This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace
in worship and in ways to connect and serve.
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Dear Grace Friends,
I have just received word from our youth and leaders at camp. They are so remote, that for the most part they cannot communicate with us. Kristi called yesterday to tell me everyone was safe and sound and had arrived. Today the leaders took a trip to town and sent some photos.
I love camp! I am so glad that our kids are able to get away and spend a week without any technology and just be. My favorite time at camp was our quiet time. Every day we would take 10 minutes of quiet time out in the meadow, where we would be quiet, pray, read, reflect. These 10 minutes revived my soul and fed me with much needed solitude. Even though there were always kids giggle a few feet from me, or the sound of the Boulder River and the creek nearby, it was exactly what my soul needed.
My second favorite part of camp was folk dancing (see above), which our kids got to do as well. We learned old time folk dancing like the Virginia Reel and some other Jewish and Russian folk dances. These were high energy events that made everyone laugh and connect.
I recognize the need in my life for both of these experiences, the quiet times by the babbling brook, and the joyous times filled with people and laughter. I am so grateful that these are important elements of our own life together.
It has been so great to be meeting with people again, to have the halls of our church filled with groups again, to eat together and laugh together. It is also grace-filled to have moments of silence, soft music and prayer.
I hope that wherever you are that your spirit is filled with God: with laughter, with love, with joy, and with grace.
Blessings,
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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Christmas in July
July 24/25 at all Worships
Remember how cold, snowy and blustery it was at Christmas parking lot worship in 2020, we do! So, this weekend we will be celebrating Christmas in July, with all the trimmings! We will read the Christmas story, sing carols, have communion and be together in-person! Alleluia!
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Summer Worship Hours
5:00 pm on Saturdays*
8:30 am on Sundays
10:00 am on Sundays
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*Outdoor Worship Due to high heat indices this Saturday at 5pm will be indoors this weekend, July 17th.
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Fellowship is Back!!!
We are starting Fellowship after worship on Sundays. Goodies and coffee will be available in the Narthex after worship. We ask that you gather outside to gather, socialize and get to know each other. If you or your group would like to host a fellowship on Sunday, please contact Kris Miller at the church office.
We do not require reservations or masks for vaccinated people at in-person worship. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please feel free to do so. We do ask if you are not feeling well or ill please stay home. We will continue to live stream worship services for those who do not feel comfortable coming to worship or those who are out of the area.
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Kindergarten-4th Grade
Splash Day
Wednesday, July 28th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Ready to make a splash? If you’re an incoming Kindergartener through 4th grade you are invited to a fun afternoon of splish splashaderie at Grace’s water slide fun day! Cost is $10. Please register by clicking on the button below or if you need help registering email krism@graceandover.org
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Middle School
Water Fun Day
Wednesday, July 28th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Calling all incoming 5th through 8th graders! Take a break from the heat and join us for an evening of water fun with a giant waterslide at Grace! Bring a friend (or two or three) and have a splashtastic time! Cost is $10. Please register by clicking on the button below if you need help registering please email krism@graceandover.org
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Graceful Seniors
Tuesday, August 10th
8:30am-10:00am
Come and join in the fun! From 8:30am-9:00am Treats and conversation (free will offering). And then from 9:00am-10:00am we will be sharing our stories: Journey and Congregational project participation. If we have time, we will continue with the next Bible Study.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, August 10th
for OK@Play
at Headflyer Brewing
from 6:00-8:30pm
Join us for some fun fellowship, food and good beer (or soda if you prefer). Cost is $12/person which includes a beer of your choice (or soda) sloppy joes, chips, beans, pickles and yummy homemade sweets.
Please review the available slots below and click on the link below to sign up. Thank you! A reminder and more details will be communicated closer to the event, but put this on your calendar!
Address: 861 E. Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
We can also consider carpooling from Grace if people are interested in this, let me know.
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Food Truck and Friendship Event
August 11, 2021
6pm-8pm
Join us for food and friendship and fun! Activities for the evening will include yard games (bring some from home to share), bounce house, 9 square in the air, and more!
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Family Dinner & A Movie
August 13, 2021
6:00pm
Enjoy a fun family night with us! We will be having dinner, followed by a movie in the sanctuary! Families are invited to attend together. Come in your PJs and bring blankets and pillows.
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving |
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Noisy Offerings
The Noisy Offering for July will be on behalf of Rob, a young husband and father of 2 small children, who was critically injured by an impaired driver in downtown Minneapolis in late May. He suffered many broken bones and has a very long recovery ahead of him. Funds collected will help this young family with added expenses caused by this tragic accident.
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Give
Electronically through GraceRealm
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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
For all who call upon your healing name: Dennis, Kenny Zupon, Katie Anderson, Diana Heyer, Becky Anderson, Margret Olson, Mary North, Cheryl Veit, John Malecha, Ron Clarstrom, Linda Breyette, Ken Howard, Adam Howard, Ralph Wernimont, Stephanie Fernandez, Samantha Fernandez, Carroll Potter, Christopher Sluis, Julie Swedberg, LaDonna Lilyquist, Charlotte Montei, Lynn Zirkle, Elsie Weisenberger, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Colleen Wernimont.
We pray for those who are grieving especially for Darlene Jorgenson & family upon the death of her husband, Don Jorgenson. And Kevin & Deb Corey and family upon the death of Kevin's uncle Dean Corey.
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