E-Sermon December 20, 2020
"Waiting"
Mark 1:1-8
4th Sunday of Advent
e-news can be found below the sermon video
December 20, 2020
On-site Worship will be OUTSIDE
9:00 AM English ~ 10:00 AM Spanish
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS and WEAR A MASK

On-site services will be outside until further notice.
Please check your e-mail for updates.
Christmas Services (subject to change due to COVID guidelines)
Christmas Eve - 4:30 PM outside
Christmas Day - 9:00 AM outside
Please bring your own chair and wear a mask.
There will also be online worship
e-news from Grace
Grace Christian School Invites you to see THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Our Preschool - 8th graders have re-told the Christmas Story and would love for you to see it on Monday, December 21st in the Grace back parking lot.
You must reserve your space for this drive-in style big-screen performance and the details are below:
There are two showtimes, 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Parking will be first come for your time slot.
When reserving your spot, please mark how many vehicles will be parking, not the number of people attending.
In order to follow health regulations, ALL persons must remain in their vehicles. 
All tall profile vehicles will be parked in the back row.
2021 Giving Envelopes are here!
Stop by the table near the worship area on Sunday or the church office Monday - Thursday 8:00-3:00 and pick up your giving envelopes. Contact Yoke if you have any questions 760-745-0831
Upcoming Youth Events: Please note events may change depending on COVID guidelines.
The Stand (High School Youth)
  • December 23rd we will have our classic white elephant Christmas party for the Stand. It will be from 6:30-9:30pm. Kids should bring white elephant gifts worth no more than $10. The goal is to be funny not fancy.
  • All activities will be done in a socially distant friendly way. :-) Contact Max with any questions at mbowman@gracelcms.net
"All is Bright! A Concordia Christmas"
The vocal and instrumental musical ensembles of Concordia University Irvine and friends invite you to a festive collection of music that brings light, hope, and joy to the season. Merry Christmas!
Concordia has a unique opportunity to share the good news with the Southern California communities of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura Counties by airing "All is Bright! A Concordia Christmas" on PBS SoCal on December 22, 24 and 25. Join us in celebrating the light which is the birth of our Savior.  
Follow THIS LINK for times and details.
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 when you shop on Amazon. 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 We still have some scrip available. Please stop by the school business office to see what is on hand.
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