November 22nd, 2023

Though the fig tree should not blossom,

    nor fruit be on the vines,

the produce of the olive fail

    and the fields yield no food,

the flock be cut off from the fold

    and there be no herd in the stalls,

yet I will rejoice in the Lord;

    I will take joy in the God of my salvation.

-Habakkuk 3:17-18-

Tomorrow, our nation will pause to celebrate Thanksgiving.  The turkey will become the symbolic martyr of another year of blessings.  Families will gather in their homes, football players will run onto their fields, and if we are honest, God's Word once again gets closed and placed on the dusty shelf. The Bible app is left dormant; there is too much to do and prepare to make Thanksgiving “perfect.”.  We praise him for our earthly blessings, but so often, we forget about the eternal blessings bestowed upon us by the Creator. 

The wondrous truth is that Thanksgiving is always perfect because of Christ, regardless of what is on the dinner table tomorrow.  We don’t need to wait until the last Thursday in November to thank our God for all he has done for us.  So together we praise Him, not just in times of plenty but also in times of need.  May I suggest a different appetizer for the meal tomorrow? Read the words of Habakkuk above and take joy in the God of your salvation!  Pumpkin pie is just a bonus.  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

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!

The Calendar at a Glance 

• November 26th, Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday (Connect Hour Groups do not meet), Children's Christmas Program practice 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

• December 3rd, Worship Services, Advent Begins, Christmas-Themed Fellowship Sundays begin during Connect Hour, Children's Christmas Program practice 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

• December 10th, Worship Services, Christmas-themed Fellowship Sunday during Connect Hour, Children's Christmas Program practice 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm, Annual Congregational Meeting @ 12:15 pm

• December 15th, Women's Gathering @ Grace Fellowship at 6:30 pm. Details below.

• December 16th, Children's Christmas Program practice 9:00 am to 10:30 am

• December 17th, Worship Service, Children's Christmas Program performance at 9 am, Christmas-Themed Fellowship Sunday during Connect Hour

• December 24th, Christmas Eve! Worship Services at 3 pm, 4:30 pm. 6:00 pm. (NO MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES), see below

• December 31st, Regular Worship Services at 9 am and 11 am, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th @ 12:15 pm. We welcome everyone to join us at our

Annual Congregational Meeting.

Plan to stay for

Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

on November 26th.

Fellowship - 10:00 to 11:00 am

"Connecting to God & one another

through fellowship and God's Word."

Our children's Christmas program, A Caroling Kids' Christmas, will be on December 17th at the 9 am service.

Children of ALL ages are encouraged to participate -

preschool, elementary, middle and high school.

Practices will be held on the following Sundays:

-November 26th-

-December 3rd-

-December 10th-

from 12:15 to 1:00 pm

and Saturday, December 16th

from 9:00 to 10:30 am

Plan for your child to stay and practice from 12:15 to 1 pm. Parents do not need to stay unless your child is younger

and needs your assistance.

Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Services

Sunday, December 24th @

3 pm, 4:30 pm, or 6 pm

(There will be NO MORNING SERVICES that day)

Enjoy Christmas Goodies between services.

Invite your friends to hear the Good News of Great Joy!

Sunday Services

November 26th, 2023

9:00 or 11:00

-or-

ONLINE

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 Gallegos family and friends, at the tragic loss of their beautiful daughter, Alyssa. Please lift them up for strength, comfort, and peace that only Jesus can give. Surround them with community during this time of grief.

• The family and friends of Morgan Rowles, who also tragically lost his life in an accident. Lord, we ask that you give them your mighty strength, love, and comfort as they move forward in their days ahead.

• (Correction) The family of George Kerr and his sister's family, Pat and Richard Hale, who unexpectedly lost their son Jason. Pray for the love, peace, and comfort of Jesus to surround and overwhelm them all.

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. Lord, we continue to pray through this exciting process of fundraising for our new church home. We trust in your plan. We pray that you touch all of our hearts to join us on this journey in order to further your Kingdom. Your will be done!



• 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).