July 5th, 2023

Lord, our Lord,

  how majestic is your name in all the earth!

You have set your glory

  in the heavens.

Through the praise of children and infants

  you have established a stronghold against your enemies,

  to silence the foe and the avenger.

When I consider your heavens,

  the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

  which you have set in place,

what is mankind that you are mindful of them,

  human beings that you care for them?

-Psalm 8-

God is so wonderfully creative. As I drove home Monday night, the orange moon rose above the mountains like a glowing basketball. It was one of the ‘largest’ moons I have seen. I said “Thank you, LORD,” and was immediately reminded of Psalm 8. In this wonderful chapter the Psalmist is overwhelmed by the majesty and might of his Creator. I imagined him, long ago, jaw-dropped in awe looking at the moon surrounded by glittering stars as I did Monday night. Like a can of soda shaken before opening, his wonder and awe explode in words of joy…”Lord, our Lord how majestic is your name in the earth!” He wonders how such a creative and powerful God could love humans and care for humans as much as He does. 

Remarkably, you (yes you) are more important to our God than that moon, and more loved than those stars. You are the crown of his creation and the object of His love. A thousand galaxies are not more valuable to HIm than you. 

I am here to tell you that Satan doesn’t want you to believe that. He wants you to think God doesn’t care for you. Satan wants you to believe God is too busy for you and your health problems. Satan wants you to think you are damaged goods, beyond repair. Satan wants you to believe you are a dud, no good for anything. But Satan is the author of lies, and our God cannot lie! God loves you, created you, and calls you his very own. The one who placed the stars in the sky, placed himself on the cross to be raised in the sky so that all who look upon him will be saved. Yes, you are known and loved by our God who gave everything for you!  

Next week, around the campfire, as we sit under that same bright moon and those same glittering stars, let us ponder the out-of-this-world love God has for each and everyone one of us and declare together. 

“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

See you Sunday! I can’t wait!

Pastor Austin 

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Connect Hour Groups will meet this Sunday.

10:00–10:15 Fellowship

10:15–10:45 Bible Study 

10:45-11:00 Fellowship

See you then!

Summer Fun, Anyone?

Head on over to Bobbijo and Will's house for some summer fun, food, and fellowship! Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks will be provided. We will do sides and dessert potluck style so make your favorite recipe and bring it to share!

That's right!! This BBQ is the night before our church camping trip at Sylvan Lake and will be in lieu of the cookout at camp on Sunday night. Join in on the fun and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ! See you then!

Grace Fellowship's Annual Church Camping Trip!

We hope you can join us!

• Join us at the Group Campsite (see the map above)
• Tents, pop-ups, and campers welcome
• Check-in is anytime after 12 pm on Sunday, July 9th
• Check-out is Friday, the 14th at 11 am
• Bring your camping gear, recreational gear, food, drinks, etc
• Stay as many nights as you can or come up for the day

The Calendar at a Glance 

• July 8th, Church Summer BBQ at the Barela's house @ 4pm (details above)

• July 9th, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet, Annual Church Camping at Sylvan Lake begins (details above)

• July 16th, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet

• July 23rd, Sunday Services, Fellowship Sunday

• July 30th, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet

Sunday Services

July 9th, 2023

9:00 or 11:00

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ONLINE

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am service

(Ages 3 through 5th grade)

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 – 2 year olds.

Nursery is open during our 9:00 am service and during Connect Hour from 10:15-10:45!

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Kindra and Dave Skluzacek and their family can use some extra prayers. Their 2-year-old great-nephew, Barrett, died suddenly over the weekend. As you can imagine, their family is hurting and heartbroken. Please lift them all up for healing, strength, and comfort, especially his parents, Chandler and Tyler. Pray for safe travels as the family goes to join them in Alaska for funeral services.

LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.

Please pray for. . .

• Nicole Atencio's grandpa, Denis, who was in a serious accident with a truck and tailer. He has multiple injuries and is in serious condition. Please keep their entire family in prayer and pray for God's amazing healing over his body.

• Barrett Keith Skluzacek, the 2-year-old great nephew to Kindra and Dave, who died suddenly over the weekend. (See above)

• Our nation and the freedom we have as citizens of the United States of America.

• Our annual camping trip, that we enjoy the splendor of our creative God. We pray for safety for all and for relationships to grow as we get to know one another.

• Sue Carver, who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and will be undergoing chemo and radiation treatments. Pray for healing, comfort, and peace during this time.

• Hope in Jesus to rise within our valley and our world for the many hurting people out there. Help us to continue to shine the Light in the darkness, share the Good News with others, and minister to those around us.

• John Kirchner who began chemo treatments. Prayers for protection and complete healing.



• Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is homebound, and her daughter Pam who is caring for her. Grant them peace and comfort.

• 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; Bonnie Lamotta; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner and Oliver.

GOD'S WILL BE DONE