November 21, Christ the King
Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11am
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Ministry Fair
Sunday, 9:45–10:45am
In the atrium
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Come and celebrate all that Grace members are doing to love, grow and serve together, working in God’s kingdom.
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Discover new ways you can participate in the work of the church.
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Join Grace members of all ages for a service project in the gym. We'll be tying blankets and decorating lunch bags for The Night Ministry.
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Sign up here to donate food for lunches for The Night Ministry.
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Bach Cantata Vespers
Sunday, November 21
3:45pm
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61
(Now come, Savior of the nations)
In person and live-streamed on the Bach Cantata Vespers channel on YouTube.
Chad Fothergill, guest organist
Esther Menn, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, homilist
Cantata Preview Lecture at 3 p.m. with Mark Peters in the Seminar Room
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Thursday, November 25 10am
Service of Holy Communion
Festival Liturgy composed by Richard Hillert, with organ, brass, and choir
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Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays
Saturday, November 20, 9-11am at Grace
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Practical strategies for making it through the holiday season after the loss of a loved one. Participants will receive a Holiday Survival Guide with encouraging words, helpful exercises, and journaling ideas for daily survival through the holiday season.
To register call the Grace reception desk at 708-366-6900. If you have questions about the program contact Linda Bernard (773-259-4720; lm_bernard_@hotmail.com).
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COVID shot clinic at Grace on Saturday
Osco pharmacists will be giving COVID shots at Grace on Saturday, November 20. Anyone may register — you don't have to be a member of Grace to get a shot at Grace.
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Pfizer vaccine for children age 5-11. A parent must accompany the child. The second dose of this vaccine will be available at Grace on Saturday, December 11.
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Moderna and Pfizer booster shots for eligible adults. This includes anyone, regardless of age, who received the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. If you received a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine 6+ months ago, you may be eligible if you are 65+, live in a long term care facility, are 18-64 with underlying medical conditions, or are 18+ in an occupational or institutional setting where the burden of COVID-19 infection and risk of transmission are high.
When you come to Grace on Saturday, please enter at the Division Street door. Vaccinations will be given in Fellowship Hall. If you are coming for a booster, please bring your vaccine card. Click on the links below to register.
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Devotions for Advent
Sunday, November 28, marks the first Sunday in Advent. Just as in Lent of 2021, Grace members have written devotions for the season, under the leadership of Julie Hinz.
The theme is "Advent Surprise!" The devotions explore a variety of surprises throughout scripture, seeing how our generous and loving God has and continues to show up in surprising and unexpected ways.
Printed copies are available at the reception desk. Or read the devotions online at www.HabitsofGrace.blog. Scroll down to the bottom of the blog page and enter your email to receive a notification each day as the devotions are published.
Links to the daily devotions will also be published on the Grace Lutheran Church and School Facebook page from November 28 through December 25.
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St. Olaf Christmas Festival Watch Party at Grace
Join alumni and friends of St. Olaf College at a watch party for the 2021 Christmas Festival Concert, "Love Divine." It will be live-streamed here at Grace in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 5, 2:30–5pm.
All are welcome. Greeters will check proof of vaccination and ID at the door. Masks are required. Click on the link to register.
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Caring for neighbors in need
Turkeys and pies for Fraternité community dinner. The sisters at Fraternité Notre Dame serve Thanksgiving dinner to hundreds of our neighbors in the Austin area. They are in need of at least 100 turkeys and 50 pies. Please contact Sue Foran (708-267-1620; susanforan4@gmail.com) to make arrangements for dropping off food donations. Checks, made out to Sue (so she can purchase turkeys), may be left at the Grace reception desk through November 21.
Stockings for The Night Ministry. Social Ministry Committee is again filling stockings with necessities for clients of The Night Ministry. They’re asking congregation members to “adopt a stocking” with a donation of $20 and committee members will do the shopping. Look for more information in the atrium.
The Giving Tree. The Giving Tree in the Grace atrium during November holds tags with wish-list items for clients of New Moms, Oak-Leyden and Lutheran Child and Family Services. Take a tag from the tree, purchase the gift, and return it to Grace by December 5.
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Fellowship groups
GriefShare
A GriefShare group meets at Grace on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the church library. The current group runs through January 11. GriefShare support groups are open to all. For more information contact Linda Bernard (773-259-4720; lm_bernard_@hotmail.com).
Cornerstones
Wednesday morning Bible study for Grace seniors meets in person on Wednesday mornings in the church library starting at 9:30am. Cornerstones will not meet on November 24. Bible study is followed by Morning Prayer at 11am on Wednesdays in Advent, December 1, 8 and 15, with lunch served on December 1 and 15.
Retired Leaders
This group of retired Christian men and women in former leadership positions in church or community meets December 14 at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall and on Zoom for an Advent-Christmas hymn sing led by Pastor Costello.
Religion in Literature
The group will meet again via Zoom on November 19, 7pm, to discuss Etty Hillesum’s compelling Holocaust diary, “An Interrupted Life,” led by Pam Todd. Some editions also include her “Letters from Westerbork,” which provides a continuation of her story before she is transported to Auschwitz. Email Jill Baumgaertner to be added to the group's email list. Book list for 2021-22.
Theology on Tap
Come for community and monthly conversations about faith and life. Monthly gatherings will resume on January 27, 2022. Email Pastor Troy (tmedlin@graceriverforest.org) for more information.
Moms of Littles
This gathering of mothers with children of any and all ages, infants through teens, meets twice a month, once in person and once virtually. The next gathering is online, Thursday, November 18, 6:30pm. If you have a "little" or are expecting one, please join us for community and support. Contact Ali Carris at beauvais.carris@gmail.com or (312)720-9473 to be added to the email list or learn more about the group.
Dads of Grace
Join Pastor Lyle and other dads on Monday, November 22, at 7:30pm for an evening of fellowship. Email Pastor Lyle for the particulars (dlyle@graceriverforest.org).
Men of Grace
The Men of Grace group meets monthly on Saturday mornings. Meetings resume after the holidays at 9am on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Grace. Email Pastor Troy for more information (tmedlin@graceriverforest.org).
Finding Hope
This support group for people with chronic illness meets on the 2nd Friday of the month. The next meeting is tomorrow, November 12, 10am, at Grace. Contact Judie McDonnell (judie.mcdonnell@att.net) if you have questions or need to arrange a ride.
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General information
- Building hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5pm. Open many evenings for scheduled meetings.
- The building will be open 8:30am-2pm on Wednesday, November 24. Closed Friday, November 26.
- Masks are required for all at Sunday worship services and for all visitors to the building during the week.
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It's always a good idea to call first if you need to see a specific staff person. Contact information for Grace staff is here. Or call 708-366-6900.
Emergencies. The pastors' emergency number is 708-689-3032. Email Pastor Lyle at dlyle@graceriverforest.org. Email Pastor Medlin at tmedlin@graceriverforest.org.
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Grace Lutheran Church and School
708-366-6900 | gracechurch@graceriverforest.org
www.graceriverforest.org
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