E-Sermon February 28, 2021
Seeing is Not Believing, "The Cup"
Mark 14:32-42
e-news can be found below the sermon video
e-news from Grace
JOIN US FOR INDOOR WORSHIP!
We are happy the Supreme Court of the United States lifted California's ban on indoor worship. While the 25% capacity limitation and singing ban remains in place, congregations can once again gather for worship in person.
Join us Sunday
9:00 AM for English,
10:00 AM for Spanish.
We look forward to SEEING you!
PLEASE WEAR A MASK
There will also be online worship
Please continue to check your e-mail for updates.
Lent
Check your email or our Facebook page on Wednesdays for a special video link done in
collaboration with our local sister congregations.
We hope you will join us!
The Grace Church Directory Spring 2021 is HERE!
The directory link has been updated since last week. Please follow the link in #1 below.
There are two different ways to view the updated church directory:
  1. Click HERE to view the directory online (Only those with this link can view the directory) You may also print to your home printer from this link.
  2. Contact the church office and ask for a printed copy. 760-745-0831 or ytanko@gracelcms.net (Please give Yoke a few days notice and consider a donation of $5.00 to cover color printing costs)
Grace Christian School Enrollment
If you have school-age children or know someone who can benefit from a quality, Christian education, please share information about enrollment for our school. The message below is from our Associate Principals, Kara Warner, and Michelle Quezada, and Superintendent Ben Elliott:
Dear Grace Christian Families:
This school year, Grace has partnered together with our families to keep this great community of faith and learning healthy and safe. Despite current constraints, we hope you have noticed that Grace has continued to offer you and your student a high-quality educational program. It is our desire that you continue this journey with us!

The San Diego County Office of Public Health is advising schools to plan for the beginning of next year using the same health and safety protocols as we have in place this year. Therefore, we are planning on keeping our current class structure (with small student cohorts and aids) and learning formats (both on-campus and distance) for the 2021-22 school year.

There is much more to know about our Preschool - 8th grade. We invite you to visit our school website and schedule a tour to see all we have to offer at Grace. Please feel free to contact us at 760-747-3029.

Our current families may begin re-enrollment Monday, March 1st. Open enrollment begins March 8th. We encourage everyone to register early as space is limited.
Ladies Bible Study
Pastor Aaron will be leading a ladies' Bible Study every other Thursday beginning March 4, at 9:00 AM in the sanctuary. Please bring a mask and a friend! Any questions can be directed to Shaila Schmidt: shailashome@cox.net. We hope to see you there!
Hello, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students!
Message from Youth Leader - Max Bowman:

I just wanted to let you guys know about some upcoming Face 2 Face events!!

Next week we will be doing Bubble Soccer!! For those of you who are unfamiliar with this event, it is where your children wear giant bubbles, play soccer and smash into each other. It is extremely fun. We will meet at Grace at 11 am out by the field. We will do a lesson (available on Zoom) around 11:15 and then we will play Bubble Soccer after! The cost for this event is $25. We will provide pizza and water for those of you who are comfortable allowing your children to eat with us. The link to the flyer and permission slip is below. Please sign the permission slip and send it with your child if they are allowed to eat the food.

Our Second upcoming event is Funk Night!!! For this event we turn the gym into an old school roller rink, play funk music and your kids can skate and go wild. As of now, this event is scheduled for March 27th, but that date may have to change if we take our high schoolers on our annual mission trip to New Mexico. If we are gone on the 27th we will do the event on the following Saturday: April 3rd. Please let me know if you have any questions about either of these events! We are excited to finally be able to start rolling out events and meet indoors!! Thanks, guys! Have a great rest of your week.

Max
ONLY 5 DAYS until Project Godway begins! Ladies, have you signed up yet?
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 7TH GRADE WASHINGTON DC FUNDRAISER
HAMILTON RANCH MEATS

Would you like to help our 7th graders earn some $$ for their trip to DC next year? It's easy and DELICIOUS!

THE HAMILTON RANCH DIFFERENCE IS QUALITY!
Our marinated beef items are harvested from cattle that never receive growth hormones. Our naturally and humanely raised chicken breasts are certified antibiotic-free. And our pork is all-natural, US-raised. You’ll taste the quality in every bite.

To order go to HamiltonRanchDirect.com and enter GRACE10 when you checkout. You will receive 10% off your purchase and an additional 10% will go to the participating Grace 7th graders for their trip next year. You can use this code again and again for all of your orders through this school year!
Please note:
Church office hours are now Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
As always, feel free to call anytime: 760-745-0831 or email Yoke at ytanko@gracelcms.net
Pick up your copy of Portals of Prayer for January-March 2021 at Sunday worship or in the church office Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
BIBLE STUDY
Grace Life Groups continue to meet online. If you'd like to join a group online or would like more information, please contact Yoke in the church office. 760-745-0831 ytanko@gracelcms.net. If you need assistance with Zoom or other online programs your small group may be using, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
THANK YOU for continuing to support Grace via on line giving and USPS mail.
There are a few different ways to give:

Mail to Grace Lutheran Church
643 W. 13th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025

Drop off at the church office - Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM or through the mail slot in the door at the school office any time.

For your convenience, Grace Lutheran Church Online Giving is available to you. It is an optional and additional method of making donations. It is not only easy but safe and secure. The company used for this service is Vanco Services, which is endorsed by Thrivent Financial Bank.
The system has options allowing you to make a one-time contribution, designate recurring contributions, or a combination of both. Encryption technology is used to ensure that your information is transmitted safely and securely. The information you provide is used solely for the purpose of processing your contribution.
You may give using your credit card or by a draft from your checking or savings account.

“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also
reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Here's the latest news from our K-8 and Preschool newsletters
Remember - If you need assistance during this time of social distancing or have prayer requests, please call the church office: 760-745-0831
Keep in touch with us and help us keep in touch with you through this time of quarantine.
Grace Lutheran Church
643 W. 13th Ave. Escondido, CA - 760-745-0831