March 20th, 2024

"The life of Christianity consists of possessive pronouns. It is one thing to say, "Christ is a Saviour"; it is quite another thing to say, "He is my Saviour and my Lord." The devil can say the first;

the true Christian alone can say the second. 

- Martin Luther 

“That’s mine!”  Declares the toddler on the playground.  The toddler thinks the little shovel on the playground belongs to them.  Though there are a plethora of toys for all the children to play with she thinks it belongs only to her.  So she shouts, “That’s mine!” 

Spend a little time around little humans and you will see how possessive they can be.  With Jesus, we can be possessive, too.  Sure, Jesus came for everyone.  We know that He came to save the world, but it is always important to remember that Jesus made it very personal for each and every one of us. 

The prophet Zechariah proclaims how the savior will come,

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey,

on a colt, the foal of a donkey. - Zechariah 9:9 

The prophet makes it clear, “Your king comes to you.”   That is exactly what happened.  Under waving palm branches and jubilant shouts, Jesus came to save.  Our Lord Jesus rode into the fray and was dead by the end of the week.  Why would Jesus the Savior willingly ride into danger?  One word- YOU! 

As Holy Week approaches, remember Jesus is your personal Savior.  He was betrayed for you, tortured for you, illegally tried for you, died for you, and rose from the dead for you.  So this week, get possessive and say, “Jesus is mine!” 

See you Sunday as we rejoice greatly as Christ Jesus comes to Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. 

Pastor Austin 

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 

Nurture faith in Jesus. 

Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose

Embrace Christ!

Growing Grace Fellowship

Our building fundraiser is well underway!

God is providing in BIG ways through all of His people!

We would like everyone to be a part of this journey

that we are on to build our new church home.

Fill out your pledge form on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box in the lobby or Click Here to give online.

The Calendar at a Glance 

• March 24th - Palm Sunday Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

• March 25th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 29th - Castle Peak Good Friday Worship Service @ 3 pm, Good Friday Worship Service @ 6 pm

• March 31st - Easter Worship Services, Fellowship Brunch, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids

Want to Serve on Easter Sunday?

We are in need of a clean-up crew after the 11 am service.

Many hands make light work!

Please let Missy know if you can help.

Grace Nursery Now Open @ 11 am Service!

We are looking for additional volunteers to help care for

infants and toddlers in the Grace Nursery.

 Please Click Here to email Missy Kraft about serving in this area.

Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

THIS Sunday, March 24th

from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Stay for coffee & donuts

and get to know the people

of Grace Fellowship.

Thank you, Shoka, for a wonderful

Women's Gathering this past weekend!

We enjoyed the devotion and learning how

to make dumplings.

Summer is just around the corner and our calendars will be filling up quickly with all kinds of plans. We hope you can join us for our annual church camping trip. Enjoy all that Sylvan Lake State Park has to offer! It's a great time to fellowship with other church members. Bring your 5th wheel, pop-up, or tent it!

All are welcome. Mark your calendars TODAY!

Meet Kennedy's friend, Soffia

Kennedy is one of our middle schoolers here at Grace Fellowship. Her dear friend, Soffia, is battling childhood cancer. Kennedy has it on her heart to do something to help her friend and their family during this time.

She will be selling bracelets for $5 at church on Sunday to help cover expenses for Soffia's family. If you would like to support them, you can also visit their GoFundMe page.

Click Here for Soffia's GoFundMe page

Sunday Services

March 17th, 2024

9:00 or 11:00 am

-or-

ONLINE at 9:15

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am & 11:00 am services

(Ages 3 through 5th grade) @ 9:00 am & (Ages 3 through 2nd grade) @ 11:00 am

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

NURSERY

Nursery for Newborns – up to 3 year olds.

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

Join us on Facebook this Sunday morning at approximately 9:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.

Click the image below to connect.

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

Please pray for. . .

• The Lenten Season, that we are humbly reminded that we are sinners in need of a Savior. Help us to seek you daily and be aware of your loving presence. We ask that you transform us by your love and grace, as we repent and return to you.

• Laura, Dave's mom, who is having surgery today. Please pray for guidance for the doctors, successful surgery, pain relief, and a quick and positive recovery.

• Those who struggle with mental illness. Lord, fill their hearts and minds with your truth, your love, your comfort and peace. Remind them who they are in you and giving them your everlasting healing.

• Kennedy's friend, Soffia, who is battling childhood cancer. She has several months of chemo and radiation on the schedule. Pray for God's healing hand to cover her and for strength and comfort for her and her family.

• John Kirchner, who has started new infusion to help treat his recurring cancer. Please pray for success with the new treatment and for side effects to be minimal if any at all.

• Kipp Hamberger, who continues to need prayers for his health. He will have back surgery on March 27th. Pray for this to be successful and to alleviate his pain and discomfort.

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. We give praise for the progress we are making toward our goal! God is providing through all of you! Please continue to pray about how your family can contribute to building our new church home to further HIS kingdom!

• Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is still homebound, and for those who are caring for her. Pray for continued care and provision during this difficult time.

• 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; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister), Elisa Marchetti., Pat (George's sister), Soffia.

GOD'S WILL BE DONE

Contact Information

www.GraceFellowshipGypsum.com 

Phone: 970-445-3101

Email: [email protected] 

Staff and Volunteer Staff

Pastor Austin Kraft, 970-688-1100, [email protected] 

Missy Kraft, Administrative Assistant/Youth Director, 970-445-3101, [email protected]

Susan Flock, App and Website Coordinator, 970-361-4771, [email protected]

Israel Hernandez, Worship Team Leader, 970-331-6177, [email protected]

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 and 11 am services.

Affiliation

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