November 15th, 2023

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.

His love endures forever. 

- Psalm 136:1-

A Prayer of Thanks 

Lord almighty, creator of heaven and earth.  We thank You for Your wondrous creation, the mountains, and hills, and fields and animals that live on them.  We thank You for the oceans and rivers and creeks and the fish that swim in them.  We thank You for our bodies, our souls, and our minds.  

GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD. His Love Endures Forever.   

Holy Spirit we thank you for the faith you have instilled in our hearts and Your Word that sustains us.  We thank you for the comfort you give us in times of grief, and the joy you bestow in times of gladness.   

GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD. His Love Endures Forever.   

Jesus, we thank you for your perfect life, your sacrificial death, and your glorious resurrection.  Help us to live boldly for you, knowing we are fully forgiven, and forever loved.  Help us to share your love with others and invite them to your table of grace.  

GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD. His Love Endures Forever.   

Thanksgiving week kicks off this Sunday. See you there - I can’t wait!

Austin

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 

Nurture faith in Jesus. 

Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose

Embrace Christ!

The Calendar at a Glance 

• November 19th, Thanksgiving Worship Services, Connect Hour Groups meet, please return Operation Christmas Child boxes to church for delivery

• November 20th, Castle Peak Service @ 10 am

• November 26th, Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday (Connect Hour Groups do not meet), Children's Christmas Program practice 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

• December 3rd, Worship Services, Advent Begins, Christmas-Themed Fellowship Sundays begin during Connect Hour, Children's Christmas Program practice 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

• December 10th, Worship Services, Christmas-themed Fellowship Sunday during Connect Hour, Children's Christmas Program practice 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm, Annual Congregational Meeting @ 12:15 pm

• December 15th, Women's Gathering @ Grace Fellowship at 6:30 pm. Details below.

• December 16th, Children's Christmas Program practice 9:00 am to 10:30 am

• December 17th, Worship Service, Children's Christmas Program performance at 9 am, Christmas-Themed Fellowship Sunday during Connect Hour

• December 24th, Christmas Eve! Worship Services at 3 pm, 4:30 pm. 6:00 pm. (NO MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES)

• December 31st, Regular Worship Services at 9 am and 11 am, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

Plan to stay for

Connect Hour Bible Study Groups

on November 19th.

Fellowship - 10:00 to 10:15 am

Bible Study Groups - 10:15 to 10:45 am

Fellowship - 10:45 to 11:00 am

Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

will be November 26th from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

"Connecting to God & one another

through fellowship and God's Word."

Operation Christmas Child is underway!

Be sure to bring your boxes to church THIS SUNDAY!

Our children's Christmas program, A Caroling Kids' Christmas, will be on December 17th at the 9 am service.

Children of ALL ages are encouraged to participate -

preschool, elementary, middle and high school.

Practices will be held on the following Sundays:

-November 26th-

-December 3rd-

-December 10th-

from 12:15 to 1:00 pm

and Saturday, December 16th

from 9:00 to 10:30 am

Please put your child's/children's name on the Sign-Up sheet in the lobby THIS SUNDAY to receive further communication!

Sunday Services

November 19th, 2023

9:00 or 11:00

-or-

ONLINE

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 Gallegos family and friends, at the tragic loss of their beautiful daughter, Alyssa. Please lift them up for strength, comfort, and peace that only Jesus can give. Surround them with community during this time of grief.

• The family and friends of Morgan Rowles, who also tragically lost his life last week. Lord, we ask that you give them your mighty strength, love, and comfort as they move forward in their days ahead.

• (Correction) The family of George Kerr and his sister's family, Pat and Richard Hale, who unexpectedly lost their son Jason last week. Pray for the love, peace, and comfort of Jesus to surround and overwhelm them all.

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. Lord, we continue to pray through this exciting process of fundraising for our new church home. We trust in your plan. We pray that you touch all of our hearts to join us on this journey in order to further your Kingdom. Your will be done!



• 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; Bonnie Lamotta; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister).

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).