November 22, 2020
On site Worship will be OUTSIDE
9:00 AM English ~ 10:00 AM Spanish
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS

On-site services will be outside until further notice.
Please check your e-mail for updates.
E-Sermon November 22, 2020
"Vocation"
Genesis 1:24-31
e-news can be found below the sermon video
e-news from Grace
Results from Voters' Meeting November 15, 2020

54 Voters attended and there were 7 absentee ballots, totaling 61 ballots. All nominees were elected.
President: Jennifer Woodmansee, Vice President: Larry Berkel
Elders: Darryl Reitmeyer, Matt Arnold, Mark Schmidt

Action on a Governance Change: A hand vote showed a strong majority favored moving forward with the governance change.
The complete minutes from the voters' can be found HERE.
Thanksgiving Day worship will be ONLINE November 26th due to recent COVID regulations.
The Stand Youth Group Upcoming Events... Please share with your High Schooler...
  • November 25th from 7-9pm we are doing an operation Christmas Child packaging event. We are packing boxes that we will take with us when we go to the warehouse on the 28th. 
  • November 28th we will be taking the boxes to Anaheim and working a shift at the warehouse to help box up the shoeboxes and get them sent to the kids. We still have 2 open spots if anyone would like to sign up to go contact Max at mbowman@gracelcms.net
  • December 2nd we will be doing our official welcome freshmen night. Most of them are already going, but we hope to invite a few more and officially welcome the ones that are already coming.
  • December 16th will be one of our Invite Nights! (kids are encouraged to invite their friends). It will be from 6:30-9:00. We will be doing a Looping Louie Tournament! There will be prizes and a raffle for the people who bring their friends. 
All activities will be done in a socially distant friendly way. :-)
Thank you, 8th graders! Great job!
Here's the latest news from our K-8 and Preschool newsletters
Seasonal Giving
Many of you graciously give above your regular offerings at the end of each calendar year. If the Lord has provided you the opportunity to do so in this challenging year, we are humbled to suggest these options alongside the general fund:

  • You can make an impact while you shop for Black Friday deals. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/95-1957924 and AmazonSmile will donate to Grace Lutheran Church & Christian School, at no cost to you.
  • Purchase Scrip All it takes is pre-planning and you give a gift to Grace Lutheran Church & School and it does not cost you a cent! The deadline to receive your order in time for Christmas is 12/14/2020. Please stop by the school business office or send in your order form so it is ready for you. SPECIAL ORDER SCRIP FORM ~ OTHER SCRIP
  • We are still accepting canned food for the San Diego Food Bank. Bring your donations to the church or school office.
THANK YOU for continuing to support Grace via on line giving and USPS mail.
There are a few different ways to give:

Mail to Grace Lutheran Church
643 W. 13th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025

Drop of at the church office - Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM or through the mail slot in the door at the school office any time.

For your convenience Grace Lutheran Church Online Giving is available to you. It is an optional and additional method of making donations. It is not only easy, but safe and secure. The company used for this service is Vanco Services, which is endorsed by Thrivent Financial Bank.
The system has options allowing you to make a one-time contribution, designate recurring contributions or a combination of both. Encryption technology is used to ensure that your information is transmitted safely and securely. The information you provide is used solely for the purpose of processing your contribution.
You may give using your credit card or by draft from your checking or savings account.

“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also
reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
BIBLE STUDY
Grace Life Groups continue to meet online. If you'd like to join a group online or would like more information, please contact Yoke in the church office. 760-745-0831 ytanko@gracelcms.net. If you need assistance with Zoom or other online programs your small group may be using, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Remember - If you need assistance during this time of social distancing or have prayer requests, please call the church office: 760-745-0831
Keep in touch with us and help us keep in touch with you through this time of quarantine.
Grace Lutheran Church
643 W. 13th Ave. Escondido, CA - 760-745-0831