This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace

in worship and in ways to connect and serve.

Psalm 121

¹ I lift up my eyes to the hills—

   from where will my help come?

² My help comes from the Lord,

   who made heaven and earth.

Grace friends-



If you missed worshiping with us last weekend, here are the pictures I shared with the congregation! These are pictures from the High School Trip to Christikon Camp in Montana. It was a wonderful week. Our youth are really exceptional. Throughout our week backpacking we experienced many ups and downs. Our hikes were challenging especially when you add a pack that is 1/4 of your body weight. We tested the limits of being together for so long. We also studied the Bible each day, we looked at different parables and wondered just what does God's story have to do with our own. We peaked two different mountains Baboon and Independence.

Baboon was 10,600+ feet above sea level. Independence was much smaller but the chance to hike at sunset and worship God together with those amazing views will be a memory that lasts a long time. I am also grateful to Will Weikle our new CYF Director. It was so fun to have him along on this trip and begin to build relationships with the High School youth at Grace! I can tell you he is eager to continue this work! I am also grateful to Michele Behnke-Nead who came as an adult chaperone. We cannot do these trips with out supportive adults like Michele.

Pastor Joanna is on another trip with our high school youth this week. If you are on Facebook, you can follow Grace Lutheran Church and see some of the images and stories of their trip! There are 7 adult leaders traveling with those youth as well! We cannot offering life changing experiences to our youth without your congregational support! Thank you for investing in our kids through your support of Grace ministry operations.

It's funny to think summer is almost over and fall is on the horizon. But it's true! This week the office has been busy preparing our Fall Preview GraceNotes and many of our Fall Programming registrations are now LIVE on Realm. There is something for every age to get involved in here at Grace! Thanks be to God for our life together!

Blessings,

Pastor Maria Markman

Summer Sunday

Worship Times

8:30am-Traditional

10:00am-Contemporary

**We are working on providing a Zoom option for the meeting after 10:00am Worship.

Family Movie Night

"Clifford The Big Red Dog"

August 4th At 5:30pm

All are welcome to join us for a fun night of pizza, popcorn, and a movie. Come in your jammies, bring your pillow and blanket and enjoy the movie, "Clifford The Big Red Dog". The cost is $10 per family. Sign Up on Realm.



Emily Elizabeth meets a magical animal rescuer who gifts her a little, red puppy. She never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. Clifford will teach you and the world how to love big! 

The Minnesota Fringe Festival 

is happening August 4-13! 

Come see tales of faith, comedy, drama, dance, improv and more! How about making a local church outing or a more distant field trip for various events for all ages?

Jonah & Joanna and The Great Big Fish is a modern adaptation of the biblical tale as set in Minnesota with two young and reluctant prophets and lots of local comedy and drama. Experience this unique tale by storyteller Marie Cooney at Mixed Blood Theatre during Aug 4-13! For information and to Purchase tickets click here.

Join us Wednesday, August 9th, 5:00-8:00pm for another night of fun, food, fellowship and music. A great way to connect with others from Grace, and from our community. AND you won’t have to cook. Pastor Joanna would love help with this event. If you are willing to help, sign up to help by clicking on the button below.

2023-2024 SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT

SAND CREEK ELEMENTARY!

We are so thankful for your donations in past years, but last year we heard school supplies were becoming out of stock by the time we got our list published. So we are beginning our drive this year in July! School supplies are always in need each year and so appreciated by the students and teachers! If you would like to help, please consider purchasing any of the items in the list below and return them to church in the tote labeled “Sand Creek School Supplies” that will be located in the narthex. The donations will be accepted through September 4.

You can also give a monetary donation of cash or check. If writing a check, please make it payable to Grace Lutheran Church and write “Sand Creek” in the memo line. The monetary donations will be used by the Sand Creek Grace Team toward the food expenses for the Sharing Grace Backpack Food Bags prepared and given each Friday to children who would otherwise go hungry over the weekend.

SUPPLIES MOST IN NEED

·       POLY POCKET FOLDERS 

·       DRY ERASE BOARD ERASER

·       BOTTLES ELMER'S GLUE

·       24 CT MINI TWISTABLE CRAYOLA CRAYONS

·       PRE-SHARPENED PENCILS (TICONDEROGA)

·       MEAD WIDE RULED SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS 

·       1 INCH WHITE 3 RING BINDER

·       PERMANENT MARKERS (BLACK SHARPIE)

·       PENCIL BOX – 8 3/4” X 5 5/8” X 2 1/8”

·       BOX KLEENEX

·       HIGHLIGHTERS

·       CRAYOLA OR PRANG WATERCOLOR SET (8 BASIC COLORS)

·       CRAYOLA CRAYONS (24 COUNT)

·       8-PK CRAYOLA MARKERS PRIMARY COLORS, LOW ODOR

·       ​​LYSOL WIPES

ONGOING NEEDS

·       SNACKS FOR STUDENTS

·       GIFT CARDS TO WALMART OR TARGET

·       GAS GIFT CARDS

Minneapolis Area Synod

Fall Women's Gathering

Saturday, November 4, 2023

9:00am-5:00pm

First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, MN

Inspire Bible Study~Worship~Connection~Music~Friendship

Ignite Explore Mental Health & Loneliness, Social Justice & Women's Imprisonment

Refresh Coffee & Lunch~Childcare~Chair Massage~Yoga

Serve On-site Impact Projects~Global Market

Gather your gals and come to this incredible opportunity to connect, inspire and create a better world~one act of love at a time.

Visit MplsWomenOfELCA.org to learn more and secure your spot for this transformative day!

Noisy Offerings in August will be going to Tapestry Ministry and Sand Creek Partnership.

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."  

Prayers of the Church 

We pray for: Sonja Hawn, Anna Nelson, Mary Ritt, Katie Anderson, Lydia Becker, Scott Plourde, Vicki Anderson, Ann Lange, Lois Hawkins. 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 Tom Reishus mourning the death of his Dad, Frederick.

Pastors' Blog

Devotionals

Listen to the Sermon from Last Weekend

Grace Notes



Grace Calendar of Events