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This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace
in worship and in ways to connect and serve.
If you missed worship this weekend join us on
Wednesday Night at 7pm in the sanctuary!
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The Rainbow Dogs
Artist: Pastor Maria Markman
Medium: School Glue, Acrylic, and watercolor
"The animals of God's creation inhabit the skies, the earth and the sea. and have a part in human life. We, therefore, invoke God's blessing on these animals. over all the creatures of the earth." -St. Francis of Assisi
The collection in the education wing at Grace was created by Pastor Maria during her stroke recovery. She calls them The Rainbow Dogs. In worship, we have been studying texts in Genesis. We heard about Adam the first human called by God to name the animals and care for them, and about Noah and his family taking the animals two by two onto the ark. At the end of the flood there was a rainbow. God placed God’s bow in the sky and promised to never again point God’s bow toward God’s people by flooding the entire earth. And then the story of Abraham and how God blesses us to be a blessing to others including the animals in your life!
If you have a dog in your life that you would like to get “rainbowed” tell Pastor Maria. She has a lot to do so it might take a while for her to finish it. But she will eventually get to it. She also could teach you how to do this on your own!
If you are an artist and have a piece of artwork you would like to share here on the Grace gallery wall, contact Pastor Maria.
This installation will stay up through Sunday, October 2. October 2nd is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals from 11:30am-12:00pm bring your pet to church for a special pet blessing!!!
THE PET BLESSING
OCTOBER 2, 2022
11:30am-12:00pm
At Grace in the parking lot or in the Fellowship Hall (weather).
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Wednesday Night Schedule of Events:
5:15-5:45pm-Family Pizza- Fellowship Hall
5:45-6pm-Children's Choir Rehearsal-Nap Room
6-7pm Kids Night Out-Nap Room
6:00-6:30pm-Catechism Large Group- Fellowship Hall
6:30-7pm-Catechism Small Group
6-6:50pm-"Inspired" Adult Book Study-Room 105/107
7:00pm-Worship-Sanctuary
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Worship Times
-Sundays at 8:45am Traditional
-Sundays at 10:30am Contemporary
-Wednesdays at 7pm Contemporary
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Fellowship
Fellowship is after Worship on Sundays. Coffee, water and treats will be available in the Narthex after worship.
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Thank You, Ed Beckman!
A very special thank you to Ed Beckman for his service to Grace’s Men's Ministry. Ed facilitated the Men's Bible Study for the last time on September 10th so he can concentrate on the health of his wife, Kathy and his son Jason. Please keep the Beckman family in your prayers.
Ed has led men at Grace for 21 years on Saturday and Monday mornings with wisdom and guidance. He was presented with the pictured praying hands plaque made by Kent Swedberg and signed by the men in his group. Again, thank you Ed, for all the ways you have led, blessed and ministered to the guys at Grace for so many years!
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THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
OCTOBER 2, 2022
11:30am-12:00pm
At Grace in the parking lot or in the Fellowship Hall (weather).
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Grace4Rakai Appreciation Luncheon
Sunday Sept. 25th – 11:30 AM Fellowship Hall
The Grace 4 Rakai Ministry Team will be hosting an appreciation luncheon this coming Sunday for the Grace community. Ann Hill, President of African Children Today will be on hand to offer an update on the ministries over in Rakai and let us know how the children are doing now that they are all back in school. We are encouraging anyone at Grace that sponsors a child in Rakai to be sure and bring a recent letter and photo of their sponsored child to share. The event is open to everyone and the Grace 4 Rakai Ministry team looks forward to welcoming you! Our luncheon will begin at appx. 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall, right after the 10:30 service and we should be finished no later than 1 PM. If you can only stay for a short while that is fine too. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Grace 4 Rakai Ministry Team.
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High School Youth Group!
High School Youth (9th – 12th Grade) gather for conversation, fellowship, and discussion about how YOU want see the future of the High School program. Join us on Sunday mornings on Sept. 25th, Oct. 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th from 10:00am-10:30am and/or 11:30am-12pm. We are excited to see you! Join us!
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Flu/COVID Shot Clinic
Sunday, Oct. 2nd 9am-1pm
Flu/Covid Shot Clinic sponsored by Hy-Vee Pharmacy happening at Grace on Sunday, October 2, 9:00am-1:00pm. It’s FREE with insurance. No need to sign up, just come. Shots will be given in the Fellowship Hall. Mark your calendars now!
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New Member Class
Sunday, Oct. 9th 12:00-1:30pm
Anyone interested in becoming members of Grace or if you just want to learn more about Grace and the Ministry Areas we serve. Please sign up by clicking the button below.
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New Church Directory Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars and plan to have your family photo taken for our new Church Directory. Photography dates are October 27, 28 & 29 as well as November 17, 18 & 19. More information coming soon about how to set up your photography appointment. Thanks to Deb Stang, Deb Corey, and Debie Brink who have agreed to be our Volunteer Directory Coordinators.
To sign up for a directory photo time go to: www.ucdir.com; click on the "Photography Appointment Scheduling Log In" on the right side; enter Church Code: mn304 and Password: photos.
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Feed My Starving Children
We have reserved space at FMSC on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00am-10:45am. Please join us in this November Tradition of Grace Lutheran Church! Click on the link below or call the office at 763-421-6520.
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Calling all Youth! (And Adults!)
Did you know that our nursery is up and running? We take care of little ones during worship in our fun and colorful nursery. So, if you are interested in working with little ones on Sunday mornings this is for you! We are currently looking for fun, energetic youth to be part of our Grace Nursery Crew! Our shifts are Sundays 8:30am – 9:45am and/or 10:15am – 11:45am. This is a paid position at $12.00/hour! If interested please see / contact Molly Schroeder (mollys@graceandover.org)
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving | |
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Noisy Offerings from Sept. 16th to 30th will be going to Tapestry. Tapestry is a Bi-lingual and multi-cultural congregation sharing the love of Jesus in Richfield, MN.
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Give Electronically through GraceRealm | |
Consider electronic giving on GraceRealm. It’s a convenient way to give consistently throughout the year. If you have any questions, contact Frances or Marie in the Church Office or Click on the GraceRealm link below.
If you are wondering where your giving is for the year, please log in to GraceRealm. Find Giving on the tool bar. Then select My Giving History.
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Prayers of the Church
Please pray for: Shirley Jacobson, Bonnie Howard, Bruce Denney, Judy Leibold, Cy Solberg, Fred Montei, Mavis Roeloff, Kelsey Lewis & her baby Leena Mae born prematurely, Doug Sand, Dick & Lu Henning, Gina Trousil, Phil Knutson, Marty Lukaszewski, Lois Vadner, Diane Rosky, Shannan Gautschi, Harland Johnson, Shirley Fystrom, Kathy Beckman, Jason Beckman, Alison Husak, Juleen Klawiter, Carroll Potter, Clint Trousil, John Malecha, Stephanie and Samantha Fernandez, Julie Swedberg, Charlotte Montei, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Colleen Wernimont.
Bring comfort to Holly, Max, and Leo Groebner and Howard and Bonnie Hibbard mourning the tragic death of Eric, beloved husband, father, and son in law; Donna & John Druley mourning the death of their daughter, Elizabeth; and for Bruce & Aruna Denney upon the death of Aruna’s mother.
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