December 1st, 2021
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).…

-Matthew 1:22-23-

Perhaps it happened this way . . . 

“I’m pregnant.”

There she stood, at the door of his house. Tears were streaming down her young face. Mary was smiling with a strange confidence soaked in fear. 

“What?” 

Joseph replied in disbelief. He wondered who she had been with, how could he have misjudged her! He wanted to be mad, but he loved her. Suddenly, the horrifying reality of what was happening struck him. He realized Mary’s situation would also be her death sentence. Joseph knew the law, and he knew Mary would be stoned. He could not let that happen, and so he would sleep on it. 

Then something, well someone, appeared. The angel’s appearance was wonderfully terrifying, so Joseph was shaking with uncontrolled fear.  

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:20-21)

Joseph listened and took Mary as his wife. Mary and Joseph’s lives were dramatically interrupted in a completely unexpected and inconvenient way. Then, in God’s perfect timing, something remarkable happened that changed EVERYTHING... On a chilly night, in a dirty stable, in the tiny hamlet of Bethlehem, a Ruler was born as promised. Joseph named him Jesus. 

God’s timing is not always convenient. The doctor’s prescription is chemo every week. The boss says, “we are down-sizing.” Why would God allow such things to happen? We don’t always know, but what we do know is that often what seems inconvenient opens new doors to glorify God and to ponder His promises that are always fulfilled.  

This Sunday, we continue our Advent sermon series titled God's Perfect Timing. God's timing is not always our timing, but His timing is always perfect.  

See you Sunday! I can’t wait! 
AMEN
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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Gypsum, CO 81637
Annual congregational meeting
THIS SUNDAY, 11:45 am after the second service. We hope to see you there!
TONIGHT - Truth Project Bible Study

THIS SUNDAY - Congregational Meeting

December 24th - Christmas Eve Services 5:00 &
7:00 pm
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30!

Lesson 10
The American Experiment | Stepping Stones

Remaining Meeting dates
December 1, 8, 15
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Operation Christmas Child this year. Grace Fellowship was able to send 86 gift boxes to children globally! What a great opportunity for us to show the love of Christ to those in need!
A message from Nicole Atencio...

Young Life is a youth ministry that has been in the valley for 13 years. Our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Our hope is to give EVHS students from all walks of life the chance to know Jesus through Club, Campaigners, and Camp. We meet every Wednesday night, alternating between Club and Campaigners. 

YL Club

Young Life Club is the larger group with fun events every week like mud volleyball, line dancing, capture the flag, skits, and more. This is a safe, relaxed, and non-threatening environment where kids can laugh, feel valued, and hear the Gospel. I encourage our youth at Grace Fellowship to come to YL Club and invite their friends who may have never had a chance to know Jesus.

YL Campaigners

Young Life Campaigners is a smaller, focused, and more intentional group where young people come together with the leaders to learn more about what it means to love and follow Jesus. We go deep into the word, discuss life and life with Jesus. 

Please reach out to me with any questions. nicole.mh.atencio@gmail.com
A place to give and a place to receive

The local community market is working to improve healthy food access in our community by rescuing food from local grocery stores, local farmers and redistributing it to any and all local families. In this way, they're reducing food waste while also making good food more accessible.

This outreach opportunity gives our church the chance to actively show the love of Jesus just up the road and in our community at large!

🍎What do our wonderful Market Assistant volunteers take care of?  
Stocking the market and produce shelves, unloading and sorting grocery rescue donations, repackaging bulk food items, packing dry food boxes for community distribution, sorting produce boxes, composting food and recycling containers, sweeping, and sanitizing surfaces along with many other jobs within the shifts that can be of help. 

🍎To Volunteer at The Community Market:  
View available shifts and sign up through the online portal HERE 


Sunday Services
December 5th, 2021

9:00 or 10:30
-or-
ONLINE
KIDS CHURCH at 9:00 am service
(Ages 3 through 2nd grade)
Kids Church follows the kid's sermon. We can’t wait to see them!

NURSERY
Nursery for Newborns – 2 year olds.
Nursery is open! We are ready and excited to see your little ones!
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Prayers
LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES AND OUR HEARTS.

Please pray for . . .

  • Jackie's sister-in-law, Gwen, who is dealing with serious heart and kidney complications. Pray for healing and comfort.

  • Jackie, who recently had surgery on her hand. Pray for continued healing.

  • Tony Davis, who is in the hospital in Denver in serious condition from covid. Pray for continued progress and healing.

  • Nicole's friend's father, who has suffered from seizures for a long time that have severely impacted his mental and physical health. Pray for healing and peace for him and his family.

  • Pearl Taylor, who is suffering from cancer. Pray for comfort and healing.

  • Robert Blake, Missy's father, who is recovering from an accident and dealing with liver disease. Pray for comfort, healing, and provision.

  • Shawn and Amy Blake's business. Pray for provisions and guidance.

  • Scott Hilty, who is recovering from another back surgery. Pray for comfort, healing, and peace.

  • Rita, who is recovering after her surgery. Pray for continued comfort and healing.

  • Bobby Bauer, who is in the hospital in serious condition battling complications from Covid.

  • Debra's mom, who is struggling with health issues. Pray for comfort, peace, and answers.

  • April Mabee, a friend of Gaby's who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

  • strength, comfort and support for Carol Proffitt who has been sick and is homebound, and her daughter Pam who is caring for her.

  • everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer, including Connie Kerr; Pastor Sid; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Amanda; Jerry; and Suzanne.
GOD'S WILL BE DONE
See you Sunday!
Contact Information
Phone: 970-445-3101
Email: Austin@GraceGypsum.com 

Staff and Volunteer Staff
Pastor Austin Kraft, 970-688-1100, austin@gracegypsum.com 
Brookelyn Sharpe, Administrative Assistant, 970-445-3101, brookelyn@gracegypsum.com
Nancy Kraft, Service Coordinator, 303-870-3433, njokraft@yahoo.com
Susan Flock, App and Website Coordinator, 970-361-4771, flock21@aol.com
Israel Hernandez, Worship Team Leader, 970-331-6177, Israelh08@hotmail.com
Jesse Meryhew, High School Youth Leader, 970-390-3617 jesseleemeryhew@gmail.com
Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam

Sunday Schedule
Worship Services: 9:00 and 10:30 am (nursery provided).
Kids Church: During sermon-time at the 9:00 am service.

Affiliation
Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms.org).

Our Mission
Proclaim, Nurture, and Serve. 

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 
Nurture faith in Jesus. 
Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose
Embrace Christ!