March 6th, 2024

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 

-Romans 5:8

Every night, I say goodnight to my wife and two boys, and then sit on the edge of my bed. I thank the Lord for another day, put my phone on silent, and lay my head on my pillow. But my day is not quite done, I still have one final text to send. The text is always to the same two recipients - my daughters, both whom live out of state. The message? Two little images, emojis, each signaling a kiss. Since I cannot physically kiss them on the forehead, I send them a message so they know I am thinking of them and love them.   

Parents demonstrate their love in a variety of ways- sure they give hugs and kisses. Parents also make endless meals and drive long carpools. Moms and dads work hard to pay bills and change thousands of stinky diapers. Parents go to games, dances, competitions, and performances all to show their love to their most precious possessions. But when one dad’s little girls are all grown up and move away, this dad sends tiny round yellow faces with turned lips and a heart so his girls know how much they are loved.  

The Apostle Paul tells us that God displays his love most astonishingly, on the cross. Jesus suffered, oh how he suffered, taking all our sins upon himself. God’s children, sinners like us, don’t deserve and cannot earn this incredible love, no, quite the contrary. In our sins, we deserve nothing but death and eternal damnation. But while we are still sinners, Jesus Christ our Lord died for us anyway! Now that is real love! 

Are you wondering this Wednesday if you are loved? Look up to the cross, and you will see your answer.  

See you Sunday, I can’t wait! 

Pastor Austin 

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 

• March 10th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

• March 11th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 16th - Women's Gathering @ Shoka's House (details below)

• March 17th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

• March 18th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 24th - Palm Sunday Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

• March 25th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 29th - Good Friday Service @ 6 pm

• March 31st - Easter Worship Services, Fellowship Brunch, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids

Don't forget to Spring Forward

before you head to bed Saturday night!



You don't want to be late to church in the morning.

(You might not get a donut.) hehe

Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

THIS Sunday, March 10th

from 10:15 am to 10:45 am.

Fellowship 10:00 to 10:15

Bible Study 10:15 to 10:45

Fellowship 10:45 to 11:00

"Connecting to God's Word

and to One Another"

Ladies, it's time to get together again for

friendship, fellowship, food, and fun.

Please bring your Bible for our devotion.

 Feel free to invite a friend!

Summer is just around the corner and our calendars will be filling up quickly with all kinds of plans. We hope you can join us for our annual church camping trip. Enjoy all that Sylvan Lake State Park has to offer! It's a great time to fellowship with other church members. Bring your 5th wheel, pop-up, or tent it!

All are welcome. Mark your calendars TODAY!

Sunday Services

March 10th, 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. . .

• The Lenten Season, that we are humbly reminded that we are sinners in need of a Savior. Help us to seek you daily and be aware of your loving presence. We ask that you transform us by your love and grace, as we repent and return to you.

• John Kirchner, who will begin new infusions this Wednesday to help treat his recurring cancer. Please pray for success with the new treatment and for side effects to be minimal if any at all.

• Mazy Miller, who sings with John and Doris at our weekly Castle Peak service on Mondays. She had a knee replacement and has had some medical challenges afterwards. Please pray for healing.

• Praise for Nancy Kraft, who was cleared to drive on her own after a double knee replacement. Thank you, Lord, for a positive recovery.

• Kipp Hamberger, who continues to need prayers for his health.

• 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!

• 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; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister), Elisa Marchetti., Pat (George's sister), Soffia.

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).