January 11th, 2023

Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 

John 16:20

 

“Why?” 

 

The constant refrain in households around the world. 

 

“Eat your vegetables,” says the caring mother.  

 

“But why?” says the toddler. 

 

“Time to go to school,” says the loving father. 

 

“Why?!” says the rebellious teen.

 

“Time to do the dishes,” says the hard-working wife.

 

“But why?” says the annoying husband. 

 

We all ask the question “why?” But on a serious note, our Lord encourages us to ask that very question in times of mourning. Jeremiah does. In distress and despair, he asks “why?”  

 

"Why are you like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who only stays at night?" - Jeremiah 14:8

 

"Why have you afflicted us so that we cannot be healed?" - Jeremiah 14:19

 

"Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed?"

- Jeremiah 15:18

 

You might be asking similar questions ... 

Why am I sick? Why did he leave me? Why can't I get rest? Why do I feel like God doesn't hear me?" Asking "why?" is okay; it is called a 'lament.' Jeremiah laments and so can we. But Jeremiah does something else, Jeremiah tells God who he is (as if God needs telling). Then Jeremiah reminds himself who God is and what he does. 

 

We acknowledge our wickedness, Lord, and the guilt of our ancestors; we have indeed sinned against you. For the sake of your name do not despise us; do not dishonor your glorious throne. Remember your covenant with us and do not break it.  Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, Lord our God. Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.

- Jeremiah 14: 19-22

 

When difficult times come our way, let us do what Jeremiah does and lament, and ask “why?” Let us also proclaim what God has done in the past, what he is doing in the present, and what he will do in the future and we will remember something priceless, God's goodness prevails over all sufferings, pain, and grief. 

 

See you Sunday I can’t wait! 

 

Pastor Austin 

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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Ladies, we look forward to seeing you for the Women's Gathering!

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Kids' Night Out at Grace Fellowship!


Pizza - worship - games - crafts - movie


Limited space is available. Only a few spots remain! Click HERE to sign your child up. Bring a friend!


Volunteers are needed - email Missy @

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Love to cook? Is hospitality your gift?

Grace Fellowship will be providing the Simple Supper on

Monday, January 23rd from 4:30 pm to 6 pm

at the Methodist Church in Eagle (333 East 2nd Street).

Here is what we need:


  • 4 to 5 people who are able to help serve
  • Prepared meal donations to feed a total of 50 to 70 people: main dish, rolls, dessert
  • Sign up at church on Sunday


Please contact Nancy Kraft 303-870-3433 for more details.

Bible Study/Sunday School will resume on January 29th, from 10:15 am to 10:45 am. We look forward to connecting to God's word with one another!

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The Calendar at a Glance 


  • January 14th, Women of Grace Gathering (details above)


  • January 20th, Kids' Night Out (details above)


  • January 22nd, Fellowship Sunday - Hot Cocoa Bar!


  • January 23rd, Simple Supper at the Methodist Church 4:30 pm to 6 pm


  • January 29th, 5th Sunday Kids' Service at 9 am


  • January 29th, (Bible Study) Connect Hour Launches for all ages


  • February 4th, Snowshoe for Peru at Sylvan Lake (details above)


  • February 5th, Author and Speaker, Lisa Marchetti , Visits


Sunday Services

January 15th, 2023


9:00 or 11:00

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ONLINE


KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am service

(Ages 3 through 5th grade)

Kids' Church follows the kid's sermon. They will further explore the day's sermon theme in their class. We can’t wait to see them!


NURSERY

Nursery for Newborns – 2 year olds.

Nursery is open during our 9:00 am service and during Bible Study from 10:15-10:45!

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Prayers

LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.


Please pray for. . .


  • Todd Purse, who by God's grace received a new liver last week. He is scheduled to return home for recovery in the next couple of days. We continue to pray for complete healing and restoration for Todd. We pray also for his wife, Diane, who is caring for him.


  • Blake Gould and his family, as they mourn the death of his grandmother, Connie. Pray for peace and comfort them knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior.


  • Yvonne Babbitt, whose husband, Art, passed away on Christmas Day. Pray for their family to be filled with comfort and peace during their time of grieving.


  • For families in conflict, that God's peace would rule in their hearts and in their lives.



  • Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is homebound, and her daughter Pam who is caring for her. Grant them peace and comfort.


  • Everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer and other illnesses including Todd Purse; Connie Kerr; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Darlee, Amanda; Jerry Wiisanen; Rosemarie; April; Suzanne, Mary's sister-in-law; Bonnie Lamotta; and Aaron.


GOD'S WILL BE DONE

See you Sunday!
Contact Information
Phone: 970-445-3101
Email: Austin@GraceGypsum.com 

Staff and Volunteer Staff
Pastor Austin Kraft, 970-688-1100, austin@gracegypsum.com 
Missy Kraft, Administrative Assistant/Youth Director, 970-445-3101, melissa@gracegypsum.com
Susan Flock, App and Website Coordinator, 970-361-4771, flock21@aol.com
Israel Hernandez, Worship Team Leader, 970-331-6177, Israelh08@hotmail.com
Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam

Sunday Schedule
Worship Services: 9:00 and 11:00 am (nursery provided at 9:00).
Sunday School: 10:15-10:45 for all ages (Nursery provided)
Kids Church: During sermon-time at the 9:00 am service.

Affiliation
Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms.org).

Our Mission
Proclaim, Nurture, and Serve. 

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 
Nurture faith in Jesus. 
Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose
Embrace Christ!