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

in worship and in ways to connect and serve.

Beyond Grateful

Dear Grace Friends,

I wanted to share some inspirational numbers with you. The video above gives an update on our Transforming Inside and Out generosity appeal through August 30th.

Our midway point gave us the opportunity to invite new people to join us in praying, and supporting this campaign both in spirit and in finances. We are so grateful for the generous commitment of this congregation in leading us into the future.

Here are the results of our "Come and See What It's All About: Transforming Inside and Out" event:

• 14 new pledging families for a total of $21,836.00
• 14 families increased their pledges for a total of $19,980.00
• Grand total increase in pledged amount = $41,816.00

New Total Transforming Commitments = $1,571,804.00

Total gifts received as of October 18th, 2023 : $862,046.50 over 54%.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

It is such a joy to share this journey and the stories of generosity with you. Stay tuned there are more stories to share!

Pastor Joanna Mitchell

Worships with us

Sunday Mornings

8:45am-Traditional Worship

10:30am-Contemporary Worship

Wednesday evenings

7pm Intergenerational Worship

Candy Donations Needed



While you are out shopping for trick or treaters, pick up another bag for Trunk or Treat! Children's ministry is asking for donations of individually wrapped candy and trinkets. Please drop your donations off at the Children's Ministry Office.

Grief Support Group

For help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please join the bi-monthly Grief Support Group. Grief group will meet the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6-8pm. Beginning November 2, 2023 - May 2, 2024. Grief group will meet November through January at Grace Lutheran and will meet February through May at Our Savior’s in East Bethel. Cost is $20 for the Grief Share book. Please sign up by clicking the link below.

Grace Lutheran and

Lord of Life Lutheran

3^rd Annual Advent Cantata 

If you’ve been curious about joining the choir, this is your chance to try it out! A limited commitment and a chance to join in fellowship with our neighbors!  Join us again this year as we partner with Lord of Life for the advent season! This year we will be presenting “The Jesus Gift” by Tom Fettke. 

We will rehearse Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:00pm. We will present the cantata Sunday December 10th at Grace Lutheran (8:45am and 10:30am), and Sunday December 17th at Lord of Life (3:00pm). Rehearsal Schedule, recordings and practice audio tracks are available through the Grace Choir website. For more information or questions, contact David Phelps.

Children's Christmas Program

Rehearsals for Actors will be on Sunday Mornings 

9:50-10:20 Music Rehearsal

11:30-12:45 Skit and Song Rehearsal

Sunday Oct. 29 11:30-12:00 Info and script hand out

Sunday Nov. 5 11:30-12:15 All Narrators 

Sunday Nov. 12 11:30-12:15 Scenes 1, 3, 5

Sunday Nov. 19 11:30-12:15 Scenes 2, 4

(No rehearsal Sunday Nov. 26 Thanksgiving break)

Sunday Dec. 3rd 11:30-12:15 All narrators

Sunday Dec. 10 11:30-12:15 Full Rehearsal

Saturday Dec. 16 Dress Rehearsal 10:00-12:00

Sunday Dec. 17 Performance 8:45 and 10:30 (arrive at Grace 8:15)

Click on the button below to sign up.

Feed My Starving Children Event

Saturday, November 18th

9:00-10:30am

Register by going to FMSC.org

Our group has reserved 100 spots and 25 are filled. Invite family and friends and join us today. If you have trouble registering please call the church office. Here is the join code. NY1L2Y or click here.

Please Join OK@PLAY at Lyric Arts

Only eighteen tickets are available for "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley" on

Thursday, December 14th at 7:30pm. Tickets are Senior Citizens (60+) $34.00 (When Registering please enter "SENIOR" in as the discount code.) and Adults $35.70.

In order to get the group rate and to keep all 18 tickets, all money must be turned into Lyric Arts early.  Our deadline to register is OCTOBER 31st!  Please register by clicking on the button below or through the church office and pay by that date. Questions? Contact Deb Stang 763.427.3252 or DebOdellStang@gmail.com.

All Saints Pictures

If you would like to have a picture of someone who has passed away this year in the All Saints Worship on Nov. 5th. Please have the picture in .jpg or .png format to Marie Kolar at mariek@graceandover.org by 5pm on October 31st.

Fall is Coming to Seeds of Grace!

We are currently looking for nurturing teachers and staff who want to make a difference - call us to learn how you can join the Seeds of Grace staff! 763-421-1996.

Adopt A Family

Would you like to share God’s grace in a very tangible and REAL way this Christmas? Then please consider “adopting” a local family who will be truly blessed by your generosity. Through our partnership with Sand Creek Elementary, we will connect families from our church with local students and families in need.

During November, you will be assigned a specific family for which you’ll be given the age and gender of each family member, along with clothing needs and wish list for a toy or book.

Once you are finished shopping for your “adopted” family bring the gifts to Grace. The school staff will deliver gifts to the family by Christmas. If you are interested in Adopt A Family or have any questions, please contact Jan Margotto at 763-434-4617 or

margotto@msn.com. 

Clothing Needed

Sand Creek School is looking for girls’ and boys’ size 6-10 new underwear, and size small to XL leggings or athletic pants with stretchy waist. The donations are much appreciated and the donation box is in the entryway.

Thanksgiving Turkeys Needed

Thanksgiving Baskets are being given to 10 families at and Creek Elementary. Donations of 12-15 lb. turkeys are needed. Turkeys should be dropped off at Grace by Sunday, November 19th. Sign up on the blue sheets or call the Church Office at 763-421-6520 if you are able to donate a turkey!

Food Shelf Items Needed

The following food shelf items are needed. Please drop off non-expired items at the Church Office. Thank you for your support!

Meal Train

Family Promise has started Meal Train to help feed families in the program. It replaces the meals we used to provide at Grace when we hosted families within our walls. The three families listed below are in the Prevention Program. This means they still have a home but are experiencing financial difficulties. Providing meals is one way we can lessen the strain on their budget, so they can focus on other needs, like rent and utilities. Please contact Gayle Pacholl to volunteer at pacholls@comcast.net

Family Promise Wish List

(Please keep in mind our families do not have much storage space)

Our top needs are: 

Toilet Paper (Individually Wrapped 4-6 pack)

Paper Towels (Individually Wrapped) 

Cleaning Spray

Toilet Cleaner

Laundry Detergent

We are also in need of:

Body Wash

Hand Soap

Dish Soap

Dish Washer Pods

Wipes

Diapers Size 4-6 

Pull Ups Size 5 and 6

Nighttime Pull Ups Size S/M and L/XL 

Please drop your items off at the Church Office or contact Gayle Pacholl at pacholls@comcast.net

Noisy Offerings in October will be going to Hope 4 Youth and Alexandra House.

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: Pat Scheuer, Shirley Kirkendall, Gary Spielman, Lois Vadner, Dave LaFlamme, Sr., Harley Palmer, Tara Swedberg, Bev Tkachenko, Luke Pace, Dan Husak, Blair Wilson, Ken Quick, Teri Beckers, Judy Herring, and Ann Lange

And also those in need of long-term prayer: Leah Hadler, Rick & Linda Breyette, Clint Trousil, Diane Rosky, Shannan Gautschi, Juleen Klawiter, Stephanie Fernandez, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Ralph & Colleen Wernimont.

Pray especially for: Anne Marie Johnson and family as they mourn the death of Anne’s husband, Harland Johnson

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