September 28th, 2022

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,

but to save the world through him. 

John 3:17

A couple weeks ago,I saw something I had never seen before. A giant crane lifting toilets from a building. The building was under construction, with two massive cranes lifting steel beams, wooden planks, and toilets! Three port-a-potties were being hauled from the rooftop filled with …. ahem ….. human waste.

A crane was needed. 

We have seen throughout The Story, that God’s people continue to sin and it seemed as if there was no hope, no end to their filthy sin. They would need help.

A cross was needed. 

Though God's people sinned, H promised His endless love and everlasting faithfulness to His covenant promises. Christ Jesus came in a manger, died on a cross, and hauled away our pride-filled sin...waste.  

Sunday we continue in chapter 23 of The Story, where Jesus is tempted in the desert, calls his disciples, and shares the Good News. In this chapter, we meet two people, a man named Nicodemus and an unnamed Samaritan woman, and they cannot be further apart. In the darkness of night, the religious leader, Nicodemus, seeks nothing but answers. In the heat of the day, the Samaritan woman seeks nothing but water. They both meet The Messiah. 

See you Sunday. I can’t wait. 

Pastor Austin 

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"Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work."

- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 -

Pastor Austin has dedicated himself to serving our Lord through Grace Fellowship. We are so blessed to have him as our leader and shepherd! We would like to show our appreciation to Pastor Austin as our worship leader by presenting him with a gift during our worship service on October 30th. If you would like to contribute toward this gift, you can do so in the following ways...

• Donate HERE and specify in the notes section that it is for Pastor Appreciation

• Use the cards next to the Pastor Appreciation basket on Sundays to express your gratitude and encouragement for Pastor Austin in a note, seal the envelope, and place it in the basket



• Place your contribution in an envelope marked, "Pastor Appreciation" in the offerings basket the next few Sundays

Please make any contributions by October 23rd so we can present him with his gift on October 30th. Thank you!

The Calendar at a Glance 

• October 17th, Middle School Confirmation Begins

• October 23rd, Round-Up River Ranch Service Day (details below)

• October 23rd, Pastor Appreciation Gift Contributions deadline

• October 30th, Reformation Sunday &

        Pastor Appreciation (more info to come).

Service Opportunity!

We are looking for volunteers who would like to help clean and prepare Round-Up River Ranch

for their next set of campers. Join us!

• Sunday, October 23rd
• 1 pm-4 pm
• Round-Up River Ranch
• 12 Volunteers Needed (youth volunteers should be at least 12 years old)
• Sign Up at Church or contact Missy for questions

Women of Grace

What an amazing evening of fellowship, games, and devotion we had at the Women of Grace Gathering!  Thank you, Kathy, for hosting us in your beautiful home, and thank you to everyone who was able to come. We look forward to more gatherings in the future!

Praise God for Power of the Purse! 

This event raised over $15,000 to provide education and empowerment programs for girls in Peru!! Thank you to everyone who supported Corazon de Esperanza!

- THIS Sunday -

October 2nd, 10:15-10:45

NO Bible Study-Join us for Fellowship!

Continue to read Chapter 23 of The Story

Is it a challenge to sit and read The Story each week?

Give yourself some grace.

Find The Story on the Audible App and listen to it instead! Don't miss out on this incredible story... in this week's chapter,

Jesus is born! Rejoice!

Sunday Services

October 2nd, 2022

9:00 or 11:00

-or-

ONLINE

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

Please pray for. . .

• Maddie, that the Lord will guide her, lead her, and show her His plans for her. May He also comfort her and give her peace of mind through His incredible love and grace.

• Yvonne Babbitt, whose mother recently passed away and who is also caring for her husband, Art, who is recovering from surgery. Pray for God's provision of strength and comfort and assistance when needed. 

• Curtis Amburn, who recently had surgery. Pray for God's hand of healing, comfort, and peace to come over him and his wife, Kary, during this difficult time. 

• Kaden, who is still recovering from a concussion. 

• Nancy, who continues to recover from back surgery.

• 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 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, and Bonnie Lamotta; and Aaron.

GOD'S WILL BE DONE