This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace
in worship and in ways to connect and serve.
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Not Again?!
Dear Grace Friends,
I have been in denial about the seriousness of the new strand of the Coronavirus. As reports of the Delta Variant continue to make their way into the news media, I feel a little bit like a kid who has put her fingers in her ears and is shouting: “I’m not listening! I’m not listening!” But just like a child eventually must dislodge her own fingers from her ears and face reality, I am finding that I need to do the same. There are people I know who have loved ones who are sick and hospitalized and I can no longer ignore what is happening around all of us. I am praying for healing once again.
The Coronavirus is once again spreading and causing hospitalizations and changes in policies for many companies that are now requiring vaccinations and masks are coming back. I want you to know that we are listening to the news and reports and trying to make decisions that will allow us to care for the health of our people. The whole health which includes the physical, mental, and spiritual health of our congregations and its members. Because of this, we have decided as a staff that beginning on Sunday, our staff will be wearing masks in public spaces of our building. We are not requiring anyone else to wear masks at this time. We recognize that most of us (the staff) are exposed to more people than the rest of you and out of caution and care for all of you, we have decided to make this move. Hopefully this will free you to make the best choice for you and your family providing for your holistic health and care.
With that being said, I also want you to know that we are planning for a full fall with tons of activities. Hopefully by now you have received our GraceNotes newsletter in your mailbox. I am really excited about the various options for adult faith formation and also the activities being offered for our children and youth. Please take a look at the website (www.graceandover.org) or feel free to call the church and ask for more details. Some of our registrations are already open, and other registration forms will be out soon.
Please know that we continue to pray for all of you and are here to provide care, answer questions and to do whatever we can to listen to you.
Blessings,
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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Food Truck and Friendship Event
August 11, 2021
6pm-8pm
Join us for food and friendship and fun! Activities for the evening will include yard games (bring some from home to share), bounce house, 9 square in the air, and more! The Food Trucks for the event will be Mansetti's and Rustic Chef!
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Summer Worship Hours
5:00 pm on Saturdays*
8:30 am on Sundays
10:00 am on Sundays
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*Outdoor Worship Our Saturday night worship will be outside in the courtyard at 5pm. Please bring your own lawn chair. All are welcome to attend. We will have chalk for kids. In case of rain or high heat indices, worship will move inside.
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Fellowship is Back!!!
We are starting Fellowship after worship on Sundays. Goodies and coffee will be available in the Narthex after worship. We ask that you gather outside to gather, socialize and get to know each other. If you or your group would like to host a fellowship on Sunday, please contact Kris Miller at the church office.
We do not require reservations or masks for vaccinated people at in-person worship. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please feel free to do so. We do ask if you are not feeling well or ill please stay home. We will continue to live stream worship services for those who do not feel comfortable coming to worship or those who are out of the area.
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2021-2022 SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT SAND CREEK ELEMENTARY!
We hope and pray that this school year can be back to normal for the students at our Faith & Community Partnership school, Sand Creek Elementary. No matter what the future holds for the school year, school supplies are in need!
If you would like to help, please consider purchasing any of the items in the list below and return them to church in the tote labeled “Sand Creek School Supplies” that will be located in the narthex. The items indicated with the asterisks ** are MOST in need, however all items are in need! The donations will be accepted throughout August and the deadline is September 5th.
You can also give a monetary donation of cash or check. If writing a check, please make it payable to Grace Lutheran Church and write “Sand Creek” in the memo line. The monetary donations will be used by the Sand Creek Grace Team toward the food expenses for the Sharing Grace Backpack Food Bags prepared and given each Friday to children who would otherwise go hungry over the weekend.
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** 8 count Crayola Markers
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** 12 count Crayola Colored Pencils
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** Safety/Kids Scissors
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** 1 inch binders
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** Hardcover Pencil Boxes
- Pocket Folders – Red or Green color
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** Spiral Notebooks – Wide ruled
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** Highlighters
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**#2 Pencils (Ticonderoga)
- Ziplock bags – gallon size
- Multi-pack pocket tissues (Kleenex)
- $25 gift cards to Walmart or Target or Gas cards
- Snacks – Individual packaged – Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Gold Fish Crackers, Fruit Snacks, Skinny Pop.
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Graceful Seniors
Tuesday, August 10th
8:30am-10:00am
Come and join in the fun! From 8:30am-9:00am Treats and conversation (free will offering). Pastor Maria will be on vacation. David Phelps will be stepping in and having a hymn sing along with everyone! So bring your requests for David to play and sing along from 9:00am-10:00am.
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Tuesday, August 10th
for OK@Play
at Headflyer Brewing
from 6:00-8:30pm
Join us for some fun fellowship, food and good beer (or soda if you prefer). Cost is $12/person which includes a beer of your choice (or soda) sloppy joes, chips, beans, pickles and yummy homemade sweets.
Please review the available slots below and click on the link below to sign up. Thank you! A reminder and more details will be communicated closer to the event, but put this on your calendar!
Address: 861 E. Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
We can also consider carpooling from Grace if people are interested in this, let me know.
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Family Dinner & A Movie
August 13, 2021
6:00pm
Enjoy a fun family night with us! We will be having dinner, followed by a movie in the sanctuary! Families are invited to attend together. Come in your PJs and bring blankets and pillows.
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Kindergarten-4th Grade
Splash Day
Tuesday, August 17th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Rescheduled from 7/28/21
Ready to make a splash? If you’re an incoming Kindergartener through 4th grade you are invited to a fun afternoon of splish splashaderie at Grace’s water slide fun day! Cost is $10. Please register by clicking on the button below or if you need help registering email krism@graceandover.org
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Middle School
Water Fun Day
Tuesday, August 17th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Rescheduled from 7/28/21
Calling all incoming 5th through 8th graders! Take a break from the heat and join us for an evening of water fun with a giant waterslide at Grace! Bring a friend (or two or three) and have a splashtastic time! Cost is $10. Please register by clicking on the button below if you need help registering please email krism@graceandover.org
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Rally Sunday
September 12, 2021
We will be having Food Trucks, bounce house, and ministry fair! After Worships on Sunday! If you would like to help out to make this event a great kick off to Fall, please click the link below! Mark your calendars!!
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Flu Shot Clinic
Sunday, October 10th
9:30am-12:30pm
HyVee Pharmacy will holding a Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday, Oct. 10th at 9:30am-12:30pm, so you can get your flu shot after worship! The flu shot is free with insurance card.
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving |
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Noisy Offerings
For the month of August, Noisy Offerings will be going to our Faith and Community Partnership with Sand Creek Elementary. The offering will go towards helping those families in need at Sand Creek.
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Give
Electronically through GraceRealm
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Consider electronic giving on GraceRealm. It’s a convenient way to give consistently throughout the year. If you have any questions, contact Frances or Marie in the Church Office or Click on the GraceRealm link below.
If you are wondering where your giving is for the year, please log in to GraceRealm. Find Giving on the tool bar. Then select My Giving History.
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Prayers of the Church
For all who call upon your healing name: Tim Anderson, Levi, Daniel Davidson, Dan Doss, Avery, Kris Miller, Samantha Fernandez, Lennon Grae Budreau, Great Grandchild of Dean & Barb Keller, born prematurely; Kelly Jo Daugherty, Dennis, Kenny Zupon, Margret Olson Mary North, John Malecha, Ron Clarstrom, Stephanie Fernandez, Carroll Potter, Christopher Sluis, Julie Swedberg, LaDonna Lilyquist, Charlotte Montei, Lynn Zirkle, Elsie Weisenberger, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Colleen Wernimont
We also pray for those who have experienced a recent death: Darlene Jorgenson & family upon the death of her husband, Don Jorgenson; Jim and Maydelle Fennick and family upon the death of Jim’s nephew Connor; Kevin & Deb Corey as they mourn the death of Kevin’s Uncle, Dean.
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September Grace Notes Deadline
August 20th at 5pm
If you would like to place an article into the September Grace Notes, please have your articles in Word format in by 5pm on August 20th to Marie Kolar at mariek@graceandover.org.
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