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This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace
in worship and in ways to connect and serve.
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Shine Jesus' Light
It's VBS week and it feels different at Grace Lutheran. Largely because VBS is happening over at Lord of Life in Ramsey. We had planned this months ago when we thought our building would be under-construction at this time. Pastor Maria reached out to their Children's Ministry Director, Elaine, who welcomed us with open arms. It's been so fun to be sharing this experience together and recognizing the unity we have as Churches and Christians. We do not have to do our own thing, or be in competition, but instead be partners in sharing the Gospel.
The theme for the week is "Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light". All of our lessons remind us that when life is hard- perhaps because of literal darkness, or because we have broken relationships, or when we are grieving loss- that God is with us and God enters the darkness, the pain, the sorrow, in order to shine a light and allow us to know we are not alone.
Last year, Lord of Life reached out to us during the summer saying, we are praying for your church this week, what can we pray for? I shared about Pastor Maria being on medical leave, and other difficulties we had last summer, and they not only prayed for us, but Pastor David came and preached on a Wednesday evening when I was away. This year, when we reached out because we didn't know what was ahead, Lord of Life invited us to join their VBS. I am thankful for this partnership and the ways I have experienced God's light through the hospitality and care of Lord of Life. Indeed they are shining Jesus' light for me.
Blessings,
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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Summer Sunday
Worship Times
8:30am-Traditional
10:00am-Contemporary
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Graceful Seniors Date Change!
Tuesday, June 20th at 8:30am
Due to Vacation Bible School week, Graceful Seniors June meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 8:30am.
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Family Table
Drive Up Meal at Grace
June 18th
Family Table meal happens the 3rd Sunday of each month from about 11:30am 12:30pm. Help is needed monthly to provide and/or prepare food, pack meals or deliver to waiting vehicles. If you can help with either, please sign up on Sign Up Genius by clicking the link below or contact Lynda Wilde 612.418.644 lrwilde@comcast.net This does not need to be a monthly commitment! The calendar is available through the end of the year.
Also, if you have a friend or neighbor who could use a meal, feel free to pick one up! Our June meal will be Turkey Rollup Sandwiches.
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LET’S PLAY BALL!
Join the OK @ Play group on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 for a St Paul Saints game against the Toledo Mud Hens at 7:07 pm at CHS Field. The price of the ticket is $47 which includes your ticket and a pregame picnic meal at the Cub Cabana, outside the left field wall.
This event is open to all Grace Lutheran attendees, family members and friends. We have a maximum of 100 seats, so tickets will go fast. Please purchase your ticket via REALM or drop off a check at the church office NO LATER than Friday, June 23, 2023. Please contact Vickie Meade at 763-712-0496 with any questions.
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Food Trucks and Fellowship!
June 28th 5pm-8pm
Grace will be hosting a Food Truck and Fellowship event! Come for some wonderful food, fellowship, games and music!
Grace will need all sorts of volunteers to help with this event! If you would like to volunteer please click on the button below.
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It's not too late! Register for Summer Stretch!
Fun Begins June 22nd!
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Habitat For Humanity Build
September 14th
We are excited to announce that once again we have the opportunity to volunteer at Habitat for Humanities as a group! Join us on September 14th for a Grace volunteer event. No construction experience required. Come with a willingness to learn, help others, and have fun doing it. They take volunteers as young as 16, if accompanied by a parent or guardian. We can have up to 12 volunteers. The build site will be in Golden Valley and our build shift if from 8:30am-3:30pm.
It’s a great way to give back to our community. Habitat partners with the families and volunteers to build new affordable homes that help put families on a pathway to new opportunities. Since 1988, Twin Cities Habitat has helped more than 1,500 families buy an affordable home. Contact Angie Hanson at 612-508-6540) or aj_peacock@yahoo.com, if you have questions or are interested in volunteering.
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving | |
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Noisy Offerings in June will be going to the Youth trips to Christikon and ASP to cover gas and other expenses.
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Give Electronically through GraceRealm | |
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Consider electronic giving on GraceRealm. It’s a convenient way to give consistently throughout the year. If you have any questions, contact Tracie or Marie in the Church Office or Click on the GraceRealm link below.
If you are wondering where your giving is for the year, please log in to GraceRealm. Find "Giving" on the tool bar. Then select "My Giving History."
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Grace Lutheran is HIRING!!!
We are looking for a part-time Organist/Accompanist and a full-time Seeds of Grace Director. For more information go to our web site under Employment Opportunities.
Seeds of Grace and Grace Lutheran are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (religious, racial, economic, LGBTQIA+) and seek a candidates who are welcoming and affirming.
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Prayers of the Church
We pray for: Ann Lange, Cherry Rea Rueberg, Rick Breyette, Gladys Heys, Jenna Kintzler, Kenny Zupon, Rick Burnham, Jeff Burnham, Shirley Fystrom, Martin Guggisberg, Judy Herring, Kristi Riley And also those in need of long-term prayer: Leah Hadler, Rick & Linda Breyette, Kristi Riley, Marty Lukaszewski, Clint Trousil, Lois Vadner, Diane Rosky, Shannan Gautschi, Harland Johnson, Shirley Fystrom, Alison Husak, Juleen Klawiter, Stephanie and Samantha Fernandez, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Ralph & Colleen Wernimont.
We pray for those in the midst of heartache, grief, or pain, be with Low and Joe Jackson and their nephew Josh and family as they grieve the death of Josh’s wife Tammy.
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