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

in worship and in ways to connect and serve.

It's Finally Happening...Well Soon...

The last few weeks have been productive in moving our building project forward. We received the rebid dollar amount with the revised plans from Donlar (our CMAR). They came in at $3.11 million, which is approximately where we were aiming. Our building task force unanimously recommended to move ahead with the project at this amount, and sent the vote to Vision Board, who also unanimously voted in favor of moving ahead.

Tracie Russell, our rock star Church Administrator, sent out the mortgage application this week and we were approved. Everything is moving in the right direction. It's about time! We have had teams work tirelessly in order to make sure that our project meets our needs, and is within our budget. It has not been easy with rising interest rates, and the increased cost of raw materials. Nevertheless, we move forward in faith.

I want to thank you all for your faithfulness. You have prayed and joined in conversations about this project. You also have financially supported the project. As we have waited to move ahead, the money that has been given, has been in a money market account earning interest.

I want you to know that we were able to retain a good portion of our project. The sanctuary will be renovated to improve sound and lighting, the narthex will get a facelift as well. We will get updated ADA bathrooms, widened hallways, a new entrance and new main office, and a secure daycare. Our kitchen will be expanded and updated and have TWO SINKS and two work stations. While we did not keep our gender-neutral bathroom in the space we initially hoped for (the food shelf is now there), I want you to know that there are two gender neutral bathrooms in the preschool rooms and toddler rooms. These will be for anyone who needs a gender neutral or family friendly bathroom. We will be working on signage and communication so they are easy to find.

Once again, I give thanks for all of you. For your faithfulness, for your generosity and for all the ways that you are beacons of God's light and love in the world.

Blessings, 

Pastor Joanna Mitchell 

Summer Sunday Worship Times

8:30am-Traditional

10:00am-Contemporary

Extended Purchase Deadline-July 6th

LET’S PLAY BALL! Join us 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 food.

A 50-ticket minimum is required for this event. If you intend to go, please purchase your ticket via Realm or drop off a check in the office by Thursday, July 6^th.

Please contact Vickie Meade at 763-712-0496 with any questions. Coordinated by OK @ Play.

Girls Night Out

July 11th at 6:00pm

The next Girls Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11th at 6:00pm at Acapulco Restaurant in Andover. Please RSVP by clicking the REALM link.

Food Shelf Needs

The following items are needed for Grace's Food Shelf. Please drop of non-expired, non-glass containers at the Church Office.

Driver Needed!

To keep the costs low for our youth, we are in need of an adult driver to help bring the kids home from Summer Festival Camp at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter on Wednesday, July 19th at 11:30am. You will need to complete a background check and Grace will pay for the gas. Please contact Tracie Russell in the Church Office.

Noisy Offerings in June will be going to the Youth trips to Christikon and ASP to cover gas and other expenses. Noisy Offerings in July will be going to the Mattke Family House Fire and Seeds of Grace Scholarships

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."  

Matching Donations for

Wells Fargo & Medtronic Employees

If you currently have a Wells Fargo or Medtronic matching donation to Grace going through your employers payroll, please contact Tracie Russell or Marie Kolar for updated banking information.

Prayers of the Church 

We pray for: Vicki Anderson, Ann Lange, Lois Hawkins, Cherry Rae Rueberg, Kenny Zupon, Rick Burnham, Jeff Burnham, Shirley Fystrom, 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 Pete, Anne & Will Weikle as the mourn the tragic death of their son and brother, Matthew Weikle.

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