April 3rd, 2024

(The Road to Emmaus, an 1887 painting by Robert Mund)

(Read Luke 24:13-35)

“Pastor, is it true? Is Jesus on the loose?”  

Monday morning, we celebrated Resurrection Day at Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehab center. With faithful volunteers, we hold a church service every Monday morning at 10:00 AM. What a joy it is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus each and every week. 

This Monday, before service, I walked over to Jim Spiker, a regular attender, who is now over 90 years old.  

I said, “Mornin’ Jim, Happy Easter!”  

With a big smile on his face, he responded to my statement with a question… 

“Pastor, is it true? Is Jesus on the loose?”  

I responded, “Oh yes, Jim He most certainly is! He’s not dead, He is Risen! Jesus is on the loose!”  

We both laughed with Resurrection Joy. 

Death could not stop Jesus, and our sins could not contain his enduring and faithful love for us. Jesus died for us, rose for us, and lives in us. Jesus didn’t go hide, instead, he came to many, and he still does. Jesus still comes to us today in his Word, and in his Holy Supper.. Jesus is on the loose! 

In our Gospel reading this week, Luke 24:13-35, we travel the road to Emmaus with two of Jesus’ sad followers. Jesus rose from the dead, but the men didn’t know it yet. Heartbroken and confused they walked down the road of disappointment to Emmaus. Along the way, someone walked with them who would change their lives forever.  

When the two men returned to their friends they had something to say….

“It is true! The Lord has risen…” (v.34)

We have something to say too. “CHRIST IS RISEN!” 

See you Sunday - I can’t wait!  

Pastor Austin 

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 

Nurture faith in Jesus. 

Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose

Embrace Christ!

Growing Grace Fellowship

Our building fundraiser is well underway!

God is providing in BIG ways through all of His people!

We would like everyone to be a part of this journey

that we are on to build our new church home.

Fill out your pledge form on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box in the lobby or Click Here to give online.

The Calendar at a Glance 

• April 7th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages

• April 14th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages

• April 15th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• April 18th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• April 21st - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages

• April 22nd - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• April 25th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• April 28th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

Connect Hour

Bible Study for All Ages

THIS Sunday, April 7th

from 10:15 am to 10:45 am.

Fellowship Coffee & Donuts

10:00–10:15

& 10:45–11:00

"Connecting to God's Word with One Another"

Gather 'Round the Gospel begins Thursday, April 18th @ 10 am.

Come and get a weekly dose of God's Word

and time in fellowship with one another.

Save the Dates and Register TODAY!

Join us for Vacation Bible School at Grace Fellowship!

Get ready for an adventure packed with games, experiments, worship, Bible stories, snacks, and

small group sessions, where we'll have a blast

learning about God and making new friends!

• Where: Grace Fellowship Church

• When: Tuesday- July 30, Wednesday- July 31, & Thursday- August 1

• Time: 9 am to 12 noon 

• Who: Ages 4 years to 5th grade are invited. (4 year olds must be fully potty trained.)

Vacation Bible School is free to attend. 

Consider making a donation to our VBS program.  

Click HERE to Support our VBS Outreach Ministry

Join our VBS Volunteer Team!!

No experience necessary! Young and old are welcome!

Help is needed BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER

the VBS 3-day program!

• Help craft our SCUBA decor prior to VBS
• Set up on Sunday before the program starts in July
• Serve as a leader or helper during the 3-day program
• Help break down and clean up when VBS is over
• Support our VBS program financially

Contact Missy Kraft- [email protected]

OR

Summer is just around the corner and our calendars will be filling up quickly with all kinds of plans. We hope you can join us for our annual church camping trip. Enjoy all that Sylvan Lake State Park has to offer! It's a great time to fellowship with other church members. Bring your 5th wheel, pop-up, or tent it!

All are welcome. Mark your calendars TODAY!

Sunday Services

April 7th, 2024

9:00 or 11:00 am

-or-

ONLINE at 9:15

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 family of Carol Proffiitt, who was called home to be with our Lord this week. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. We are grateful that Carol is no longer in pain and that she experiencing paradise as promised by our Savior.

• Kipp Hamberger, who will be having spine surgery on May 14 or possibly sooner depending on availability. Please pray for a successful procedure, for protection from complications, for pain relief and healing. Keep his wife, Patti, in prayer also as she helps Kipp in the recovery process.

• The family of Mark Von Soosten, who passed away a couple of weeks ago. May the Lord comfort them with His love and peace.

• Those who struggle with mental illness. Lord, fill their hearts and minds with your truth, your love, your comfort and peace. Remind them who they are in you and give them your everlasting healing.

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. We give praise for the progress we are making toward our goal! God is providing through all of you! Please continue to pray about how your family can contribute to building our new church home to further HIS kingdom!

• 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; Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister), Elisa Marchetti, Pat (George's sister), Soffia.

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).