This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace

in worship and in ways to connect and serve.

Dear Grace Friends,

We have received initial construction cost estimates for our building project. Unfortunately, they are much higher than anticipated. This Sunday in worship, we will be giving a small update on the project and share some of the discernment of our group. We also would like to invite you to a Q&A after each service in the Fellowship Hall. 

We apologize for the short notice and recognize that some people might be out of town for Spring Break. We will recap what is shared in next week's Grace at a Glance. 

Blessings,

Pastor Joanna Mitchell

Don't forget to turn your clocks head Saturday night!

Wednesday Programming

Schedule of Events

1pm-Lent Wednesday Worship/Fellowship

5:15-6:15pm-Lenten Supper

6-7pm Kids Night Out

6-7pm-Catechism

7pm-Lent Wednesday Worship

*During Lent on Wednesdays the Sermons are different than Sunday Sermons.

Stepping Stone Is Moving!

Help is needed on March 11th for the Stepping Stone Move. The newly renovated residence facility on the 2nd floor at Stepping Stone is almost ready for occupancy! On March 11th at 1:00pm, help will be needed to move beds, furniture, and supplies from the temporary living spaces on the 1st floor to the 2nd floor. If you are available to assist, please contact Ann Lange at 763.438.5623.

Family Table

March 19, 2023

12:30-1:30pm

Family Table is a free meal program that occurs every 3rd Sunday of the month. For March, the meal will be pulled pork sandwiches. If you would like to donate food to help feed our neighbors in need, please click the button below.

The Wait is Over!

The Chosen Season 3 begins on March 19th at 6-7:30pm at Grace!

Long awaited, The Chosen (season 3) will be returning to our faith formation line up. If you have not joined us yet, feel free to catch up on seasons 1 and 2.

Join us in the fellowship hall to watch, learn and grow during these next 8 exciting episodes!

OK@Play Next Event – ALL (young or old) are welcome to join us, come join the fun and social time together!

Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023

 Place: Feed My Starving Children

packing food from 4:30–6:15pm

401 93^rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids

Second Stop: Following FMSC Packing we will go over to

Olive Garden 150 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids to eat as a group.

We have temporarily reserved 35 spots for FMSC. Please register at fmsc.org. The join code is 299YP8, otherwise it’s under Grace Lutheran Church Kris Miller or reply to this Realm email or call Vickie Meade at 763-712-0496 and we will get you registered.

If you are unable or do not want to join us at Olive Garden to eat, please let us know that because our number count for eating reservations will be taken from who has registered to work at FMSC.

Any questions, please let us know.

Ann Lange 763-438-5623 and Vickie Meade 763-712-0496 

First Communion Class

Who: 3rd grade or parental decision, if you feel your child is ready.

When: Wednesday March 22 and March 29 6:00-7:00pm. Thursday April 6th 6:30-8:00pm Worship Celebration at Maundy Thursday Worship.

Children of all ages are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Historically at Grace, children in third grade have been invited to receive First Communion instruction. However, if you believe your child is ready, we welcome them to participate in First Communion instruction. In the same way if your child is older than third grade, but they haven’t yet received First Communion instruction, they are invited to attend as well. Parents and children are required to attend this class together. Following our First Communion Class, children will receive their First Communion in Worship on April 6th (Maundy Thursday Worship) at 7:00pm. Please register before March 8th so we can make sure we have enough supplies for you! 

Announcing The Return Of

"Girls Night Out"

Tuesday, March 28th at 6pm

Girls Night Out is a once-a-month informal gathering for women of Grace to share a meal and get to know each other a little better. 

We hope you will join us at 6pm on Tuesday, March 28 at Acapulco Restaurant in Andover for some good food and lively conversation.

Note: Since the month of April begins with Holy Week, we will have our first gathering at the end of March, then switch to the first Tuesday of each month, beginning in May. 

Noisy Offerings gathered in March donations will be going to Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund.

Consider electronic giving on GraceRealm. It’s a convenient way to give consistently throughout the year. If you have any questions, contact Tracie 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.  

Prayers of the Church 

We pray for: Darlene Malecha, Sean & Kelly Daugherty, Kelly & Jacob Oberg, Roger Anderson, Mark Kempenich, Patricia Nelson, Quinn Thompson, Carly Hawkinson,  Luke Bastian; Janiece Jaskierney, Bev Scott. And also those in need of long-term prayer Leah Hadler, Kristi Riley, Marty Lukaszewski, Clint Trousil, Lois Vadner, Diane Rosky, Shannan Gautschi, Harland Johnson, Shirley Fystrom, Alison Husak, Juleen Klawiter, Carroll Potter, Stephanie and Samantha Fernandez, Julie Swedberg, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Ralph & Colleen Wernimont.  

April Grace Notes Articles

Due March 15th

Grace Notes articles are due at 5pm on March 15th. Please note this is a change due to more time needed for editing. April Grace Notes will be sent out to homes around April 1st. Please have your articles in Word format into Marie Kolar at mariek@graceandover.org.