Hear my voice when I call, LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD I will seek.
-Psalm 27:7-8-
Watch a child, a young child, hiding from her father. Sometimes she hides behind her tiny hands; the closet is too dark. Other times, she simply buries her round little head in the cushions of the couch; the basement is too scary. Still other times, the precious child will hide only half of her little body around the corner peeking out to make sure her daddy is still actively looking for her. Before the father can even say "I found you", she looks up and giggles, she has been found! Children love to hide and be found. Jesus loves to seek, and to be found.
In the most remarkable way, our Lord came to us as a human. God in the flesh, fully human yet fully God! Jesus came to seek and to save. After finding Zaccheus, Jesus said he “came to seek and save the lost.”
Our Jesus loves to not only seek, but also to be found. Justin Rossow states:
“The same Father who found you loved being found by you. The same Spirit who seeks you loves being sought by you. The same Jesus who came looking for you loves it when you keep your eyes peeled for His activity in your life.” *
Jesus loves to seek and to be found and he is never, ever hiding, but sadly we do. We think God doesn’t want to find us - we are too sinful, too dark, too scary, too hidden in our sin. We want to hide just like Adam and Eve, utterly ashamed. Not much has changed. God doesn’t want you to hide from Him, He wants you to seek him with all your heart. I have really good news, the Lord is never hard to find because He was never hiding from you, in fact, He came to save you.
Prayer: Merciful LORD, when we want to hide from you, remind us that you never ever stop seeking us. Thank you Lord for never hiding from us, our hearts say, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD we will seek. AMEN
Join us Sunday as we seek Jesus in The Story, chapter 9 where Ruth has faith, and God blesses her with a redeemer. See you Sunday, I can’t wait!
*“You follow me.”, Justin Rossow, Next Step Press 2009
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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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Would you like to submit your offering online? Thank you!
Simply click the link to securely give to Grace Fellowship.
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Would you like to submit your offering by mail? Thank you!
Please send offerings to
Grace Fellowship Church
PO Box 4280
Gypsum, CO 81637
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Registration Opens Sunday!
Please mark your calendars for July 31st! We need help to decorate and transform our church into a Monumental experience for our VBS kids. We will begin after second service and will provide food to help us get started. See Missy if you have any questions.
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LWML RMD did make the MITE GOAL for 2020-2024 that funded 17 mission goals!
Results from the 2022 LWML RMD Convention are in... as of 6/5/22.
Bylaws were approved and a 2022-2024 mission goal of $123,000 (which includes 15 mission grants, scholarships, and mites to national).
Monies were collected for mites ($2782.64 offering + $157 moving for mites).
The Lighthouse Mission $1470.50
Tender Loving Care Community $1367.57
Ingathering items
God Cares About You: 632 children’s Bible story books and 893 hygiene kits
Hartley House: 488 new underwear, 273 feminine hygiene products, as well as 26 socks and 31 bras
Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care: 133 blankets plus 86 blankets were being tied throughout the convention and 601 toys
Elected Officers
President - Shelley Stewart
Pastoral Counselor - Rev. Duane Meissner
Gospel Outreach VP - Andi Noblitt
Servant Resources VP - Christina Bean
Nominating Committee Chairman - Sue Frauenfeld
Committee Members - Sylvia Bean, Jo Ann Beegles, Karen Mann,
and Barbara Wertz
THANK YOU Grace Fellowship for donating many items and mites! YOU are ‘Serving Him with Gladness’ as you serve others.
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- THIS Sunday -
June 26th Bible Study
10:15-10:45
*Read Chapter 9 of The Story
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Sunday Services
June 26th, 2022
9:00 or 11:00
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ONLINE
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KIDS CHURCH at 9:00 am service
(Ages 3 through 2nd grade)
Kids Church follows the kid's sermon. 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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Join us on Facebook Sunday morning at approximately 9:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.
Click the image below to connect.
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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES AND OUR HEARTS.
Please pray for . . .
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Peace for our world that all might see The Light in which darkness cannot overcome.
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The family of Pastor Sid Spain and the congregation of their church, as he passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. Pray for comfort and peace.
- For all those who struggle with addiction.
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Jerry, Jodie's father, whose cancer has returned. Pray for comfort and healing.
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Rosemarie, Dora's niece, who is experiencing serious trials with her health and is waiting for a kidney transplant. Pray for continued healing, provision, and perseverance.
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Todd Purse, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Pray for healing and comfort.
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Debra's mom, who is struggling with health issues. Pray for comfort, peace, and answers.
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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, including Todd Purse; Connie Kerr; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Amanda; Jerry; April; and Suzanne.
GOD'S WILL BE DONE
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Contact Information
Phone: 970-445-3101
Staff and Volunteer Staff
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!
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