“Blessed is he who submits to the will of God;
he can never be unhappy”
-Martin Luther-
In 1517, Martin Luther realized something was wrong. People were being taught that they could “purchase” salvation. Luther was shocked and disturbed because what the people were taught about God, was not what God's Word said! Eternal salvation, Luther said, could not be purchased or earned. Salvation could be found in nothing and no one but Christ alone. Luther stated,
"The cross alone is our theology."
In other words, it is not what we do but what God has done in Christ Jesus for us. There is nothing we can do to achieve our own salvation. God took care of it for us in his precious Son. If anyone ever adds to, dilutes, or diminishes God's Word, theology goes off the rails falling into a ravine of hopeless despair. The Apostle Paul said,
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Truth flows from scripture alone (Sola Scriptura). We are saved by grace alone (Sola Gratia), through faith alone (Sola Fide), in Christ alone (Solus Christus). It is beautifully simple and wonderfully true. Christ alone saves. He paid the price for us, so we didn’t have to. That is true love.
This Reformation Sunday, do not get too caught up in what Luther and the reformers did - Luther himself would be grouchy about that. Sunday will STILL be all about Jesus and what he did for YOU! We will wrap up our 12-week sermon series Expect the Unexpected: Unexpected Grace (Luke 15:11-32). Jesus tells a story to illustrate his grace, it is a story of a spoiled rotten son, a jealous brother, and a father who never stopped loving them.
See you Sunday I can't wait!
Austin
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The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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Would you like to submit your offering online? Thank you!
Simply click the link to securely give to Grace Fellowship.
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Would you like to submit your offering by mail? Thank you!
Please send offerings to
Grace Fellowship Church
PO Box 4280
Gypsum, CO 81637
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Join us THIS SUNDAY for a special service and celebration after church!
There will be one service, at 10:00 am, followed by lunch and fellowship. We can't wait!
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"Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 -
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Pastor Austin has dedicated himself to serving our Lord through Grace Fellowship. We are so blessed to have him as our leader! We would like to show our appreciation to Pastor Austin as our worship leader by presenting him with a gift during our worship service THIS SUNDAY. If you would like to contribute toward this gift, you can do so in the following ways...
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Donate HERE and specify in the notes section that it is for pastor appreciation
- Use the cards next to the Pastor Appreciation basket on Sundays to express your gratitude and encouragement for Pastor Austin in a note, seal the envelope, and place in the basket
- Place your contribution in an envelope marked, "Pastor Appreciation" and place it in the offerings basket
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TONIGHT - The Truth Project Bible Study
THIS SUNDAY - Oktoberfest Celebration 10:00 am service
November 1st/2nd - Mark Precept Bible Study
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TONIGHT! Come Join Us!
Lesson 6 - History: Whose Story?
6:30 - 8:00
Remaining Meeting dates
October 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8
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The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. Grace Fellowship is so excited to participate in Operation Christmas Child this year! You can get involved by...
- Start with a shoebox from church (Organized by Gaby)
- Pack your box
- Choose boy or girl and age
- Pick gifts: something to love, to wear, for school, for personal hygiene, to play with.
- Label your box
- Pray for the child who will receive your box.
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Drop off at church by November 21st, 2021
Come on Sundays for more info and reach out to Gaby with any additional questions
970-331-3928
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A message from Nicole Atencio...
Young Life is a youth ministry that has been in the valley for 13 years. Our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Our hope is to give EVHS students from all walks of life the chance to know Jesus through Club, Campaigners, and Camp. We meet every Wednesday night, alternating between Club and Campaigners.
YL Club
Young Life Club is the larger group with fun events every week like mud volleyball, line dancing, capture the flag, skits, and more. This is a safe, relaxed, and non-threatening environment where kids can laugh, feel valued, and hear the Gospel. I encourage our youth at Grace Fellowship to come to YL Club and invite their friends who may have never had a chance to know Jesus.
YL Campaigners
Young Life Campaigners is a smaller, focused, and more intentional group where young people come together with the leaders to learn more about what it means to love and follow Jesus. We go deep into the word, discuss life and life with Jesus.
YL Camp
Young Life Camp is an awesome opportunity for kids to see Christ in a way that they might not see Him at home. We go to a winter and a summer camp every year. I went to these camps when I was a student at EVHS 10 years ago and it had an incredible impact on my relationship with Christ.
We are so excited to be going to Crooked Creek Ranch in Fraser, Colorado this December 3rd-5th. We will be joining many other Young Life groups from around Colorado. We would love to bring as many high school students from Grace Fellowship as we can. We provide transportation. Spots are limited!
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A place to give and a place to receive
The local community market is working to improve healthy food access in our community by rescuing food from local grocery stores, local farmers and redistributing it to any and all local families. In this way, they're reducing food waste while also making good food more accessible.
This outreach opportunity gives our church the chance to actively show the love of Jesus just up the road and in our community at large!
🍎What do our wonderful Market Assistant volunteers take care of?
Stocking the market and produce shelves, unloading and sorting grocery rescue donations, repackaging bulk food items, packing dry food boxes for community distribution, sorting produce boxes, composting food and recycling containers, sweeping, and sanitizing surfaces along with many other jobs within the shifts that can be of help.
🍎To Volunteer at The Community Market:
View available shifts and sign up through the online portal HERE
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We have started a meal chain for the family of the Arguello's niece, Lori, who passed away last week. If God puts it on your heart to take her husband, Ben, and their children a meal, you can sign up below.
We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19
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Sunday Services
October 31st, 2021
10:00 AM ONLY
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ONLINE
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KIDS CHURCH at 10:00 am Service
(Ages 3 through 2nd grade)
Kids Church follows the kid's sermon. We can’t wait to see them!
NURSERY
Nursery for Newborns – 2 year olds.
Nursery is open! We are ready and excited to see your little ones!
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Join us on Facebook Sunday morning at approximately 10:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.
Click the image below to connect.
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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES AND OUR HEARTS.
Please pray for . . .
- Moises, who is recovering from stomach surgery. Pray for comfort and healing.
- The family of the Arguello's niece, Lori, who was called home to her savior after a battle with Covid. Pray for comfort and peace beyond understanding.
- Shawn and Amy Blake's business. Pray for provisions and guidance.
- Andi Blake's mother and her mother's boyfriend who are recovering from being sick. Pray for continued healing.
- Robert Blake, Missy's father, who has been diagnosed with liver failure. Pray for comfort and peace.
- Scott Hilty, who is recovering from another back surgery. Pray for comfort, healing, and peace.
- Rita, who is recovering after her surgery. Pray for continued comfort and healing.
- Bobby Bauer, who is in the hospital in serious condition battling complications from Covid.
- Debra's mom, who is struggling with health issues. Pray for comfort, peace, and answers.
- April Mabee, a friend of Gaby's who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
- strength, comfort and support for Carol Proffitt who has been sick and is homebound, and her daughter Pam who is caring for her.
- everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer, including Connie Kerr; Pastor Sid; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Amanda; Jerry; and Suzanne.
GOD'S WILL BE DONE
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Contact Information
Phone: 970-445-3101
Staff and Volunteer Staff
Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam
Sunday Schedule
Worship Services: 9:00 and 10:30 am (nursery provided).
Kids Church: During sermon-time at the 9:00 am service.
Affiliation
Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms.org).
Our Mission
Proclaim, Nurture, and Serve.
Proclaim Jesus as Savior.
Nurture faith in Jesus.
Serve in the name of Jesus.
Our Purpose
Embrace Christ!
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