January 24th, 2024

Truly my soul finds rest in God;

    my salvation comes from him.

Truly he is my rock and my salvation;

    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

-Psalm 62:1-2-

“Help Wanted” signs are seen throughout America.  Restaurants, grocery stores, specialty stores, and movie theaters, it doesn’t matter the business, employers are longing for workers to serve customers at their establishments throughout the country.  People are applying, then not showing up for the interviews.  Worse yet, people are getting hired, then not showing up for work in order to cash in on programs designed to help those really in need.  (That is a topic for another discussion). The bottom line is business owners just want help, so they place ads online, in the newspapers, and even in their windows.  The sign says it all, “HELP WANTED.”  

Do you want help? Think about it for a moment. 

When we recite the Apostle’s Creed together we declare in unison, 

“I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord  . . . 

This week, in the first chapter of Mark, we witness Jesus teaching, casting out demons, and healing many.  Why?  Because he wants to!  Jesus reigns and rules not only this world but the spiritual world as well.  Our Lord is the only One who can and does truly help.  

I have a question for you this Wednesday …. Do you want help from the Lord Almighty?  Do you think He can help you?  Do you want to find rest in Him?  The Psalmist did and when he sought help, he found rest for his soul in God.  So can you. 

See you Sunday, we continue our series,  UNSHAKABLE  and I can’t wait!  

Pastor Austin   

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:2  

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 

Nurture faith in Jesus. 

Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose

Embrace Christ!

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 22nd - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

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

• January 26th - Kids' Night Out (see details below)

• January 28th - Worship Services, First Communion Sunday, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday 10:00-11:00 am, Volunteer Training Meeting 10:15 to 10:45 am

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

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

Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday,

January 28th.



Join us as we celebrate First Communion

for Jace, Sophia, Eli, Nolan, and Turner.

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

Let's pour out our love for our community this February by providing cereal for the local food bank!

LWML is sponsoring Breakfast of Believers.

Shop the sales at the grocery store and bring your boxes of cereal to church for the collection beginning February 4th to February 25th.

Our goal is 175 boxes! Go GRACE Go!

A Volunteer Meeting for CURRENT Sunday Volunteers

will be held this Sunday, January 28th

from 10:15 to 10:45 am. See you then!

Sunday Services

January 28th, 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.

Click the image below to connect.

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

Please pray for. . .

• Elisa Marchetti, daughter of Kathy Rohlwing and daughter-in-law of Ken and Jackie, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgery is scheduled for Friday, January 26th. Please pray for a successful surgery and treatment and for complete healing. Lift Lisa, Alex, and Sal up to the Lord as they face yet another medical challenge. He has given them the victory before; He can do it again!

• 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!

• 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).