This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace
in worship and in ways to connect and serve.
If you missed worship this weekend join us on
Wednesday Night at 7pm in the sanctuary!
Wednesday evening Bible study is canceled
for the rest of the summer
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Swim, Support and the Power of Cheering
These are my "Lane 2 Ladies." We swim together every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:30am in lane 2. They have become some of my closest friends over the last two years. I am so, so grateful for them.
This past weekend, these ladies participated in the Door County Half Iron Woman Triathlon and they were amazing!!!! I traveled with them as a cheerleader and support. We had joked when they had signed up that the cheerleaders would have to train just as hard as they would, which of course wasn't the case. But when it came down to race day, I felt like I was completely in on this event. The four of us who were there to cheer had a spreadsheet of estimated times, locations. I made two costume changes: puffer fish for the swim, and super hero cape for the run, all the while wearing my strong women t-shirt. I danced, I cheered, I ran alongside them through water breaks, and my bucket was filled with the strength and power of it all. My friends finished on their own time, none of them hitting their target time, but all of them accomplishing their goal of finishing. I am so proud of them!
The truth of the matter is during these last few years, when life has been hard, these incredible women have been cheering me on. Day after day, when we get to the pool, they have listened and supported me. Throughout our swims we stop and encourage each other, we share our lives and our stories, and when it is really hard we stop and go get coffee together. I don't know what I would have done throughout this last year without these wonderful women by my side.
Recently I found a song called Swim by Jack's Mannequin. This song's lyrics have become the song of my heart this week. I share them with you in thanksgiving for these women who help me to swim.
You gotta swim
Swim for your life
Swim for the music
That saves you
When you're not so sure you'll survive
You gotta swim
Swim when it hurts
The whole world is watching
You haven't come this far
To fall off the earth
The currents will pull you
Away from your love
Just keep your head above...
Swim!
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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Summer Worship
-Sundays at 8:30am Traditional
-Sundays at 10am Contemporary
-Wednesdays at 7pm Contemporary
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Fellowship
Fellowship is after Worship on Sundays. Coffee, water and treats will be available in the Narthex after worship.
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Kindergarten-5th Grade
Outdoor Adventures
July 26, 2022 from 10am-2pm
Kindergarten - 5th Grade Outdoor Adventures. Come and join us for a day of fun and outdoor adventure! All participants must bring their own bag lunch. There are only 20 spots available for this event.
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Empty Nesters
Monday, August 8th
6:30-8:30pm
Empty Nesters will be meeting at the Chanticlear Pizza in Coon Rapids at 11706 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. All are welcome!
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Water Fun Day for K-5th Grade
August 11th from 1-3pm
Water Fun Day for Kindergarten-5th Grades is back! We will have water fun on the back lawn of the church. Cost is $10 per child.
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Water Fun Day
for 6th-12th Grade
August 11th from 1-3pm
Water Fun Day for students in Middle & High School! We will be having a blast in the back yard of the church! Cost is $10 per child.
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OK@PLAY presents
SPEND SOME TIME IN STILLWATER TOGETHER!
Wednesday, August 17th
Join us as we spend a leisurely day in Stillwater on the banks of the mighty St. Croix. We have no specific agenda, except we will leave the church parking lot at 9:30am to carpool. You choose how to spend the day...trolley tour, lunch, shopping, ice cream, watching life go by on the river...you decide what YOU want to do! Trolley rides are at 11:00am, 2:00pm and 3:00pm for $13.00 senior price; the 11:00am may be the best time to go as a group if you are interested in doing so. If you should choose not to carpool, meet at the Trolley area at 10:30am, but please still RSVP.
Please RSVP to:
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We hope you are able to join us as we enjoy another beautiful Minnesota summer day!
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving |
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Food Shelf Needs
The food shelf is need of the following items as the demand for need has increased. Please drop them off at the food shelf door or the office.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Chicken Soup
Spaghetti Noodles
Rice
Cereal
Canned Frosting
Canned Corn
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Kidney Beans
Spaghetti Sauce
Jelly
Tuna Helper
Hamburger Helper
Canned Veggies
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Noisy offerings from July 16th to July 31st will be going to Grace Quilters. |
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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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Drivers Needed
There are a few of our congregation who are in need of rides to medical appointments. If you are willing to help please contact Kris Miller in the church office. Please note that we will require background checks for all volunteer drivers.
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Prayers of the Church
Please pray for: Isabel Burckhard, Deb Stang, Crystal Stang, Steven Schake, Linda Breyette, Dave Kolar, Maria Tran, Mike Finley, Lois Vadner, and those in need of long-term prayers; Pastor Maria Markman, Phil Knutson, Diane Rosky, Harland & Anne Marie Johnson, Julie Caldwell, Shirley Fystrom, Kathy Beckman, Jason Beckman, Lu Henning, Alison Husak, Juleen Klawiter, Carroll Potter, Clint Trousil, John Malecha, Stephanie and Samantha Fernandez, Christopher Sluis, Julie Swedberg, LaDonna Lilyquist, Charlotte Montei, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Colleen Wernimont.
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