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A Friend Loves at all Times- Proverbs 17:17
My daughter Lily learned the bible ABCs in pre-school, and this was the verse for the letter f. F- friend- “a friend loves at all times.” Sandy Schmoll has been the Childcare Director at Seeds of Grace for 4 years now. Sandy lives out this proverb, holding it close to her heart; teaching and leading the families at Seeds of Grace how to be friends and how to love themselves, and everyone else. It is with an aching in my heart that I share the news that Sandy has submitted her resignation as the Director of Seeds of Grace. Sandy has been a member of Grace for 10 years. She and her husband Randy have led Catechism and our committed leaders to our community and especially the children at Grace. We have been blessed by the Schmoll family at large, and especially Sandy in her position at Seeds of Grace.
One of my first memories of Sandy is her coming in to my office and asking, “Is the daycare a ministry of this church or not?” It was in my first month at Grace. I didn’t really know if it was or was not. I had no past history and no clue on how the church and the daycare worked in relationship with one another. But Sandy and I have navigated this process together and have strengthened the relationship between the church and the daycare. I am so proud to say without question that Seeds of Grace is an essential ministry of Grace Lutheran Church. It is part of who we are. We have families who don’t attend church anywhere and claim us as their church family, and they know that at Grace they will be loved, cared for, nurtured in their life, and in their faith. It is because of Sandy’s commitment and faithfulness that this is true and that she has laid the groundwork for all of us to know of the essential ministry provided through Seeds of Grace.
Sandy and Randy are building a home on their land up north and plan to enjoy life at the lake in the last years of their working-life and moving into retirement. It has been a dream of theirs that they are excited to actualize. While, I am happy for them, I am deeply grieved in losing a great friend, an amazing Director and a leader at Grace. I am super grateful to Sandy for her ongoing commitment to Grace and Seeds of Grace. She will be staying on until we find a new director with a flexible schedule and has promised to train in the new director. The Seeds of Grace Board (that I am on) will be leading this search. If you know of someone who would be a good fit for our daycare, please pass on this job description and send them our way.
I hope that you will join me in praying for Sandy and Randy, Seeds of Grace during this time of transition, and for all of our families who are losing a beloved leader and teacher and who has helped us to be a friend that loves at all times.
Blessings,
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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To Everything There Is A Season
I have bittersweet news to share with all of you today. I will be leaving Seeds of Grace. My husband, Randy, and I have a wonderful opportunity to move up north. This has been a dream of ours and we had planned to do it later in life, however, God presented us with this opportunity. While it is earlier than we anticipated we need to take it.
Working here has been the most rewarding job I have ever had! The staff, students and families have brought so much joy to my life. While I am so excited for this new adventure, I do have a deep sense of loss. I have seen God work wonderful things here at Seeds of Grace. Seeds of Grace has grown and changed so much since I first started here. We have two preschool rooms instead of one, we have a large toddler room and an Infant room. We have amazing teachers and staff who are dedicated to the students at Seeds of Grace and will continue to be dedicated! We have incorporated our Christian-faith into the curriculum and have grown in partnership with Grace Lutheran Church. I know God will continue to work through Seeds of Grace and continue to bless this center with amazing things.
What does this mean? We will be advertising for this position, and I hope you will share the job description with people you think would be a good fit. I also hope that you will pray for God to bring us the right person, who holds the same passion I have for kids and families and for our staff. Our teachers know that we have built Seeds of Grace into an important ministry to our community and families, and we are committed to making sure this remains true.
I am committed to making sure there is a smooth transition for Seeds of Grace as we hire and on-board a new director. While I hope we can find someone quickly, if we do not find a new director by the end of June. I plan to work every other week at Seeds so I can be up North with my family. Once we hire the new director, I will assist in training and be available to answer questions.
I would like to thank all of you for your support and love over the years. It has truly been an amazing time in my life and I will miss all of you, our Seeds of Grace families and students!
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven”- Ecclesiastes 3:1
Sandy Schmoll
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Summer Sunday
Worship Times
8:30am-Traditional
10:00am-Contemporary
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Sunday Kids Time Volunteers Needed!
Middle school, high school, and adult volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings at 10:00am. Volunteers will supervise and do enrichment activities with the children during worship.
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Graceful Seniors Date Change!
Tuesday, June 20th at 8:30am
Due to Vacation Bible School week, Graceful Seniors June meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 8:30am.
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Family Table
Drive Up Meal at Grace
June 18th
Family Table meal happens the 3rd Sunday of each month from about 11:30am 12:30pm. Help is needed monthly to provide and/or prepare food, pack meals or deliver to waiting vehicles. If you can help with either, please sign up on Sign Up Genius by clicking the link below or contact Lynda Wilde 612.418.644 lrwilde@comcast.net This does not need to be a monthly commitment! The calendar is available through the end of the year.
Also, if you have a friend or neighbor who could use a meal, feel free to pick one up! Our June meal will be Turkey Rollup Sandwiches.
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LET’S PLAY BALL!
Join the OK @ Play group on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 for a St Paul Saints game against the Toledo Mud Hens at 7:07 pm at CHS Field. The price of the ticket is $47 which includes your ticket and a pregame picnic meal at the Cub Cabana, outside the left field wall.
This event is open to all Grace Lutheran attendees, family members and friends. We have a maximum of 100 seats, so tickets will go fast. Please purchase your ticket via REALM or drop off a check at the church office NO LATER than Friday, June 23, 2023. Please contact Vickie Meade at 763-712-0496 with any questions.
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Food Shelf Needs
The following items are needed for the food shelf. Please drop your non-expired items off at the Church Office.
Canned Vegetables, Canned Kidney Beans, Boxed Cereal,
Canned Tomato Products, Travel Sized Toiletries
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving | |
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Noisy Offerings in June will be going to the Youth trips to Christikon and ASP to cover gas and other expenses.
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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 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."
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Grace Lutheran is HIRING!!!
We are looking for a part-time Organist/Accompanist and a full-time Seeds of Grace Director. For more information go to our web site under Employment Opportunities.
Seeds of Grace and Grace Lutheran are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (religious, racial, economic, LGBTQIA+) and seek a candidates who are welcoming and affirming.
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Prayers of the Church
We pray for: Ann Lange, Cherry Rea Rueberg, Rick Breyette, Gladys Heys, Jenna Kintzler, Kenny Zupon, Rick Burnham, Jeff Burnham, Shirley Fystrom, Martin Guggisberg, Judy Herring, Kristi Riley And also those in need of long-term prayer: Leah Hadler, Rick & Linda Breyette, Kristi Riley, Marty Lukaszewski, Clint Trousil, Lois Vadner, Diane Rosky, Shannan Gautschi, Harland Johnson, Shirley Fystrom, Alison Husak, Juleen Klawiter, Stephanie and Samantha Fernandez, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Ralph & Colleen Wernimont.
We pray for those in the midst of heartache, grief, or pain, be with Low and Joe Jackson and their nephew Josh and family as they grieve the death of Josh’s wife Tammy.
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Grace Notes Summer Deadline
The next Grace Notes will be going out on August 15th. This will be the big FALL PREVIEW! Please have all articles into Marie Kolar by August 1st at 5pm. Look for a reminder here in July.
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