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Scrip Orders Due Sunday
Scrip
orders are due THIS SUNDAY and Roundy's reloads are back! Current bonuses include Dominos at 12%, Red Robin at 10.75%, and Fandango at 7%. Visit shopwithscrip.com to place your order. Paper order forms are available on the church website or in the gathering space. If you have questions please contact Chantal Murack at cmurack@uwalumni.com. If you haven't signed up yet you can go to the Scrip website and use the enrollment code
B7BAC4F663645 . And remember we now have Culver's Scrip available!
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Support Our Big Cast and Crew and See a Fun Show
"Joni: A Whale of a Tale" is this Sunday!
After more than two months of rehearsals, our cast and crew are ready to share, "Joni: A Whale of a Tale" with you at the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship services this Sunday. We have over forty people involved in the play this year, the biggest number in all the years we have been doing plays at Grace. We encourage you to come on Sunday, and to invite someone to attend the play with you. You will have a good time, share some laughs and hear an important biblical message from the Book of Jonah. You will also show your support for all those who have given so much time and creative energy to bring "Joni" to you.
So far, our "Joni Trailer" has been viewed 165 times. If you haven't checked it out, you can view it here on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/5L8K8mmaHCI
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Lenten Worship Tonight
"Living Our Baptism - "Hear the word of God and Share in the
Lord's Supper"
Each week during Lent our 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening worship service will focus on one of the promises made at our baptisms. Tonight, we focus on w
hen we're baptized, we promise to spend our lives learning what it means to follow Christ. One key way we do that is by coming to worship to hear and learn about God's word, and to receive Holy Communion. These are the building blocks of all the rest of our baptismal promises, and of our lives as Christians.
Our confirmation students will perform a short skit during the service to illustrate this. Join us for worship as we use the beautiful "Holden Evening Prayer".
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No Thursday Evening Worship or Bible Study Tomorrow
Because we want everyone to attend the play, "Joni: A Whale of a Tale", on Sunday, March 15, we are cancelling our Thursday evening worship and Bible study tomorrow night and are encouraging our regular Thursday worshipers to come to church on Sunday to see the play. Pastor Paul will preach a two-part sermon series on themes from the play the weeks of March 22 and 29. These sermons will make a lot more sense if you come and see the play.
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Worship and Holy Communion During Flu Season
and with the Coronavirus Threat
Our worship attendance has been down this past month, in part due to all the bugs and flu going around. We also know that people are concerned about the spreading threat of the Coronavirus. Bishop Paul Erickson, of our Greater Milwaukee Synod, issued a pastoral letter about this last week.
If you would like a copy of this letter, we have them available on the table outside of the church office.
We are going to temporarily move to serving communion with pre-filled cups at every Thursday and Sunday service starting on March 19 and 22. We will reinstitute communion by intinction once the coronavirus threat has subsided.
During the passing of the peace, please feel free to wave instead of shaking hands. The pastors will not be offended if you choose not to shake hands after worship. Keep praying for health, healing and for an end to the Coronavirus and influenza threat.
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All People's Church Lenten Meal Volunteers Needed
On Wednesday, March 18 members of All People's Church will be joining us for our Lenten meal. To make this evening a huge success the Outreach Committee will need some additional volunteers for the meal & to help in the kitchen. Volunteer opportunities for the All People's Church Lenten Meal are food & dining area prep, meal serving, and clean-up. Please use the attached Sign-Up Genus link for times and sign up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0844a4a729a6fd0-apclenten. You may sign up for one or multiple slots. Thank you in advance and we hope to see you there!
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What's Next with Our Discussions on
"Reconciling in Christ"?
At the church council meeting this month, your council members discussed the next steps we will take in our on-going conversations about the possibility of becoming a "Reconciling in Christ" congregation. We plan to have several more sessions, on topics which have been raised by members, during the spring months. The dates and specific topics will be announced soon.
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Join Us for Our Weekly Wednesday Lenten Meals
Please join us at 6pm Wednesday evenings before our lent services each week for fellowship and a meal. The meals are hosted by various ministries here at Grace.
March 11th
- hosted by Lydia Circle, all donations to American Cancer Society. Join them for a baked potato bar.
March 18th
- hosted by Outreach in support of All Peoples Church. Yummy Sloppy Joe's are on the menu.
March 25th -
hosted by Handbells. They will be serving Sub Sandwiches with salad
April 1st
- hosted by HYPE.
If interested there is a signup sheet for needed items and desserts for each week in the gathering area.
As always there will be peanut butter and jelly sandwiches available. There will be a free will offering each week in support of their ministries.
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Thank You from the ALC!!
Thanks to everyone who joined the Adult Literacy Center for the pasta bar Lenten meal. Because of your generosity, we raised nearly $600 in support of our students who are learning English, working toward their GED and improving their life skills. We also hope you had the opportunity to speak with our students and tutors who attended, to learn how much the ALC has impacted their lives. If you weren't able to meet a student or tutor, check out our ALC student video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgU66A871h0
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Grace's Dart Ball Team are Champions!
Congratulations to our Grace Dart Ball team. They are the winners of
the 19-20 dart ball tournament!
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Family Promise Host Week - March 29 - April 5
Our next week hosting Family Promise and sheltering Ozaukee County homeless families is almost upon us. We are seeking volunteers to make and serve food, host activity time and stay at church overnight. Volunteering is easy and makes a real difference in our neighbors' lives.
There are many slots to fill, but we are especially in need of volunteers during activity time and overnight hosts. As I prepare this announcement, only two of our seven nights have overnight hosts.
If you are not yet volunteering with Family Promise, I encourage you to consider volunteering. If you already volunteer with Family Promise, please bring a friend with you. We have an online signup through the church website or Aaron can email a Signup Genius link to you. Please feel free to call or text Aaron Anding at (608) 239-3423 or email me at aaroneanding@gmail.com with any questions and to volunteer. Thank you for your support of this life changing ministry.
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Learn More about Family Promise at Sunday's Adult Forum
Family Promise offers a place to stay for homeless families in Ozaukee County. Grace has been involved in the program for several years. We host our next group of families the week of March 29. It takes a lot of volunteers to make Family Promise work. If you would like to learn more about the program, Aaron Anding, who heads it up at Grace, will be talking about Family Promise at this Sunday's adult forum. The session will be held in the conference room off the gathering area following the 8:00 a.m. performance of our church play.
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Questions on Word Meanings from Grace Kid's "Worship Thoughts" February 2020
Endures:
When we endure something, we make it through a challenge or a time of suffering, often with patience. Jesus endured the pain of hanging on the cross.
Tidings:
Greetings, news or information.
Exalted:
Praised or lifted up. Jesus was exalted when God raised him from the dead, and he is exalted by us when we worship him.
Transfiguration:
This means being changed or transformed in appearance. When Jesus was transfigured, he looked different!
Risen:
This means getting up. In church we talk about Jesus being risen from the grave. He got up and lived again, and our whole world was changed!
Hatred:
When we use this word, we are talking about the feeling of hate.
Oppression:
The Bible uses this word a lot to talk about having unjust power over others, or putting a burden on them that is not fair. It's very important to God that we don't oppress others, but treat them fairly and lovingly, just as we would like to be treated.
Humbly:
To act humbly is to not be too proud or think too much of yourself, but to think of others before ourselves. Jesus acted humbly when he went to the cross for our sins, even though he hadn't done anything wrong.
Equip:
This means to give somebody what they need to do something. When we say "equip" it at church, we mean things like teaching you about the Bible so that you can know who God and Jesus are.
Thanks for the AWESOME questions, Grace kids! Please keep asking them and filling out your Worship Thoughts sheets. We are so glad you are in worship and a part of God's family at Grace.
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Nicaragua Mission Trip Presentation
The members of last month's mission trip to Nicaragua are planning to share their experiences, photos and videos with the congregation. A date has not yet been chosen, but the group is looking at an evening presentation later in March or in early April. The specific date and time will be announced soon.
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Lunch Bunch
Ladies, this month's Lunch Bunch will be held on Thursday, March 19th at Lobo's in Grafton. Looking forward to plenty of conversation and laughs. Please let me know by the 17 th of March if you will be coming. You can reach Barbara Wallace at barbarawall51@twc.com or 262-627-0650. See you there.
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March Education Newsletter
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March RNT Event-March 24th
Because we always love to eat... We will meet for Lunch at Bunkers (Edgewater Golf Club 1762 Cedar Creek Rd) at 11 AM. After lunch we will proceed to church and the Ozaukee County on Aging will do a presentation of what they offer and how we can stay independent in our homes.
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| The Good News is on the Website There is a lot going on at Grace this month. You can read all about it in this months Good News. Follow the link:
http://www.gracegrafton.com/uploads/2/6/4/1/26411638/goodnews_currentmonth.pdf |
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Grace Members That We Are Praying For
Bob Grady - Health & healing
Janell Hagerman
- Health & healing
Nora Koenig
- Health & healing
Liz Lueck
- Health & healing
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Responsibility List
Responsibilities for Wednesday, March 11
At the 7:00 p.m. service:
Kathy Brown is the Holden Evening Prayer Cantor, Pyper Flaig is the acolyte, Students are ushering, Students are the greeters & A VOLUNTEER is needed for the multimedia room.
Responsibilities for Sunday, March 15
At the 8:00 a.m. service:
Mark Koehler's team is ushering, Jane Johnson & Ed & Sandy Schlicht are the greeters,
Scott Steffen is in the multimedia room
, The Wolff Family is hosting coffee hour & Carlee Brooks is at the Welcome Desk.
At the 10:30 a.m. service:
Jason Traxel
's team are the ushers, James Newell is in the multimedia room & A VOLUNTEER is at the Welcome Desk.
Responsibilities for Wednesday, March 18
At the 7:00 p.m. service:
Kelly Olson is the Holden Evening Prayer Cantor, Students are ushering, Students are the greeters & A VOLUNTEER is needed for the multimedia room.
Responsibilities for Sunday, March 22
At the 8:00 a.m. service:
Marcia Vrankin is the assisting minister, Linda Scott is the reader, Otto Utecht is the acolyte, Dan Ernst's team is ushering, Scott Nielsen & John & Donna Pospichal are the greeters,
A VOLUNTEER is NEEDED in the multimedia room
, Mark Koehler is the communion assistant, Linda Scott has communion by Individual cup setup, Lynda Lalley is hosting coffee hour & Carlee Brooks is at the Welcome Desk.
At the 10:30 a.m. service:
Brooke Napiwocki is the reader, Sam Eckert is the acolyte,
Mel Trapp'
s team are the ushers, VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED to be the greeters, Alex Acevedo is in the multimedia room, Darlyne Holle & VOLUNTEER are the communion assistants, Ann Wolfframm has communion cleanup & Brooke Napiwocki is at the Welcome Desk.
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