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

in worship and in ways to connect and serve.

Sunday Worship

8:45am (Traditional) and 10:30am (Contemporary)

Wednesday Night Programing

begins at 5:30pm with Worship at 7pm

Moving

Things are moving at Grace Lutheran Church. Construction is underway, our programming is up and running once again after winter break, and every day I walk into the building and I am informed of a next step in construction. This next step usually means that we need to move things- clear out the mechnanical room, get ready for our toddler room and nursery to be no longer accessible. As much as it's a bit of a pain, I will confess that I kind of like it. It's a little bit like solving a daily puzzle. Where can we put this stuff, what can be thrown away. It has definitely forced us to clean house and prioritize.

In many ways, I think opportunities like this are good for the soul and also for someone's environment. Just yesterday we found multiple "bad remotes" from 2012. They haven't been touched or used in over 10 years, it's time to throw them out. I wonder, how often we take the time to look into the dark places of our life, be it our real closets or basements, or the forgotten places in our soul. what might we clean out in order to start fresh and new. Are there things that you have been holding onto too long that are bad for you? Could you let them go, lighten your load a little bit, and give space for something new?

I do ask for your patience and flexibility as we move forward. We are losing some of our large group spaces in the near future as the daycare spaces are taken away. Remember this is all temporary and the end result is that we will have better space in the future. In the meantime, I give thanks for all who have helped move and discard old items, as well as everyone who has had to find new ways to share and use the space here at Grace. Thanks for moving into the future with us!

Blessings,

Pastor Joanna Mitchell

P.S. we are so excited about the construction happening. Click the link below.

Family Promise Q & A Meeting

Have you heard the rumor that Family Promise has a new campus in Coon Rapids? Well it’s true. David Frei the executive director of Family Promise in Anoka County will be presenting during our Generosity Moment during both the 8:45 and 10:30 services this Sunday, Jan 14^th. If you have more questions you don’t want to miss the open forum between services on the 14th in room 104. If you need directions, just ask.

Come support our youth by dining out at Cafe Zupas next Tuesday. Please mention Grace Lutheran Church in your online or in-person order. Thanks so much!

Droolin' Moose Fundraiser

The next Fundraiser for our Youth is coming up this month! I am sure there are many who would call this one the best fundraiser of the year. Droolin’ Moose Chocolate will be sold between January 17th - 31st. There will be a station to order in the Narthex after worship on 1/21 and 1/28. Chocolate will be available for pickup and distribution on Sunday, February 11th (just in time for Valentine’s Day). Youth, please consider using this opportunity to jump in on the fundraisers, and congregation, I hope you will consider enjoying some chocolate to support our youth! 

Mark your calendar and join us for this event. It will be held in the sanctuary and narthex at Grace! All are welcome!

FAMILY PROMISE MEAL TRAIN

Grace's Host Week is Jan 21 thru Jan 27. During that week we are seeking volunteers who will prepare and deliver a meal to one of our guest families. For information on how you can help, please contact Gayle Pacholl at pacholls@comcast.net, or call 763-754-6049. You can also sign up directly on the Family Promise website at 

http://www.familypromiseanoka.org/volunteeropportunities.

Women's 2024 Retreat

The Women's Retreat will be doing a service project and are in need of the following donations:

• Dove Brand, Full size or 3-4oz size of Neutral fragrance (vanilla or coco butter) of Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash and Body Lotion
• Shower Puffs
• Band-Aids
• mechanical and regular pencils;
• colored ink pens;
• thin dry erase markers;
• small note pads;
• Hot chocolate and apple cider packets;
• individually wrapper bite size chocolate
• cozy socks

For more information on the Women's 2024 Retreat click here.

Did you lose and item at church?

We probably found it!

There will be a table with lost & found items in the Narthex on January 14th. Please take a look to see if we found your lost item! The lost & found items will be in the hallway by the office on January 21st and then left over items will be donated.

Prayers of the Church 

Please pray especially for: Curtis Breyette, Rick & Linda Breyette, John Malecha, Dan Doss, Jodi Montavon, Jerry Slater, Wayne Welle, Lana Howell, Heidi Meyer, Jan Summers, Kari Paidin, Jerry Engquist, Bev Scott, Lois Vadner, Tara Swedberg, Dan Husak, Teri Beckers, Judy Herring, Ann Lange And all those in need of long term prayers: Leah Hadler, Rick & Linda Breyette, Clint Trousil, Diane Rosky, Shannan Gautschi, Juleen Klawiter, Stephanie and Samantha Fernandez, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Ralph & Colleen Wernimont.

Pray for those who are grieving: Tom & Cathy Hoernemann & family grieving the death of Tom’s father; Lola Money & family as they grieve the death of Lola’s sister, Marlys Richardson; Colleen & Ralph Wernimont mourning the death of Colleen's sister, Karen.

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