January 10th, 2024

But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” 

- Joshua 24:15

Who will you choose to serve in 2024?

The question may seem obvious, but if we are honest the answer is not always evident. Think for a moment. Where do we spend our time? To whom is our energy focused? Who dominates our thoughts? Where is our unwavering loyalty? Oftentimes, the answer is not the Lord, it is ourselves. 

Satan wants to distract you, tempt you, and direct your thoughts away from God.  Satan’s M.O. doesn’t change, but neither does God’s unwavering love for you.  In the Old Testament, God’s servant, Joshua was speaking to God’s people about serving the Lord, and he didn’t beat around the bush.  

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve . . . (Joshua 24:15)

In contemporary terms, he said something like “If the Lord doesn’t do it for you, then go ahead and choose who you want to worship! But my family and I are going to serve the LORD!”  

Who will you choose to serve in 2024? 

Sunday, we continue our series, New Year, Same God in John chapter one where we see an incredible encounter with Jesus, Philip, and his friend Nathaniel who learns the unchangeable Lord Jesus knows everything about him and Nathaniel chooses to serve Him. So do we.  

See you Sunday - I can’t wait!  

Pastor Austin   

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Growing Grace Fellowship

Our building fundraiser is well underway!

God is providing in BIG ways through all of His people!

We would like everyone to be a part of this journey

that we are on to build our new church home.

Fill out your pledge form on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box in the lobby or Click Here to give online.

The Calendar at a Glance 

• January 9th & 10th - Precept Acts 2 Bible Study

• January 14th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all ages 10:15-10:45 am

• January 15th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• January 16th & 17th - Precept Acts 2 Bible Study

• January 21st - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all ages 10:15-10:45 am

• January 22nd - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• January 23rd & 24th - Precept Acts 2 Bible Study

• January 26th - Kids' Night Out

• January 28th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday 10:00-11:00 am

• January 29th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• January 30th & 31st - Precept Acts 2 Bible Study

Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages continues this Sunday, January 14th.

10:00 to 10:15 am Fellowship

10:15 to 10:45 am Bible Study for all Ages

(Nursery also provided)

10:45 to 11:00 am Fellowship

Hey Kids!!!

It's time to leave your parents at home and

come to church for some fun!

Join us for pizza, games, arts & crafts, and

a movie on the big screen. Wear your pj's!

Invite your friends!

Everyone must be pre-registered to attend!

Hurry and grab your spot before they fill up!

Click Here to Sign Up

Precept Bible Study - Acts, Part 2

Hi Students of the Word,

I am hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas! The New Year is almost upon us, so we need to get back in the Word. 

I have had a chance to slow down after the holidays and make a schedule for Acts Part 2. We will start on January 9th and 10th! I am dividing Lesson 1 and Lesson 4 into two weeks as the following schedule will show. Both of them on the first week you will do homework to the end of Day 3. The next week you will do the 4th and 5th days. So for Week 1 or Lesson 1 you will only need to do the first 3 DAYS. YAAA! So after your break I am easing you in slowly. 

I am so excited to see all of you on Zoom in January. Have a great New Year and I hope one of your resolutions is to take more Precept studies, :)

Schedule for Acts Part 2:

Lesson One- first 3 Days only, January 9 & 10

Lesson One-Days 4 & 5, January 16 & 17

Lesson Two-All of the Days, January 23 & 24

Lesson Three-All of the Days, January 30 & 31

Lesson Four-first 3 Days only, February 6 & 7

Lesson Four-Days 4 & 5, February 13 & 14, This is Ash Wednesday, so Wednesday class will be 1/2 hour later at 7:30 due to my church service

Lesson Five-All of the Days, February 20 & 21

Lesson Six-All of the Days, February 27 & 28

Lesson Seven, All of the Days, March 5 & 6

Lesson Eight, All of the Days, March 12 & 13

As usual, I will send out a Zoom invitation the week of the lesson. See all of you soon.

In Christ together,

Jackie Marchetti

Sunday Services

January 14th, 2024

9:00 or 11:00 am

-or-

ONLINE at 9:15

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am & 11:00 am services

(Ages 3 through 5th grade) @ 9:00 am & (Ages 3 through 2nd grade) @ 11:00 am

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 – up to 3 year olds.

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

Join us on Facebook this Sunday morning at approximately 9:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.

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

Please pray for. . .

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. We give praise for the progress we are making toward our goal! God is providing through all of you! Please continue to pray about how your family can contribute to building our new church home to further HIS kingdom!

• Kipp Hamberger, who will be having surgery this week. We pray for a successful, least invasive procedure and for a quick recovery. Lord, please guide the surgeons hands and help with pain management.

• For many who have been sick or dealing with medical issues. Lord, ultimate healer and physician, please restore their health and bring them back to church and work where they can continue to serve You and others.

• Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is still homebound, and for those who are caring for her. Pray for continued care and provision during this difficult time.

• 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, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister).

GOD'S WILL BE DONE

Contact Information

www.GraceFellowshipGypsum.com 

Phone: 970-445-3101

Email: [email protected] 

Staff and Volunteer Staff

Pastor Austin Kraft, 970-688-1100, [email protected] 

Missy Kraft, Administrative Assistant/Youth Director, 970-445-3101, [email protected]

Susan Flock, App and Website Coordinator, 970-361-4771, [email protected]

Israel Hernandez, Worship Team Leader, 970-331-6177, [email protected]

Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam

Sunday Schedule

Worship Services: 9:00 and 11:00 am (nursery provided at 9:00).

Sunday School: 10:15-10:45 for all ages (Nursery provided)

Kids Church: During sermon-time at the 9:00 and 11 am services.

Affiliation

Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms.org).