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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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God's Work. Our Hands.
This Sunday is God's Work. Our Hands. It's a very different day of worship together. For the past few years, we have changed our worship schedule to just one worship together and then immediately following we move out into the community to do service projects. It's one of my favorite Sundays of the year. I love worshipping all together. It's fun to see people trying to figure out where to sit when their typical pew is taken by someone who sits in the same spot at a different service. It's also such a great day of connection with each other and hopefully with our neighbor.
At the same time, I am always a little stressed on this Sunday. Largely because we will have people come to worship late, dressed up for worship and not at all ready to get their hands dirty. I hate making people feel like they have made a mistake, or that they don't belong. I hope that you will join us for this Sunday of Worship and Service. I also hope you will get out of your comfort zone, and introduce yourself to someone new, as you work together, could you dare to share the truth of yourself, and what is really happening in your life? If you see someone out of place, might you welcome them in. At the very hearts of what we are doing each Sunday is being a place of grace. A place where people can come as they are and feel welcomed and cared for. I am grateful for all of you and the ways you allow God's presence to be known through your smile, your presence and your willingness to invite others in. Also, if you know someone who never pays attention to changes in dates or times for worship, please reach out and remind them that Worship is at 9am and our service projects begin at 10am!
Can't wait to see you this Sunday!
Blessings,
Pastor Joanna
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Wednesday Worships
Wednesday Night Schedule:
5:15pm-Family Pizza Night
6pm-Adult Bible Study
6pm-Catechism
6pm-Green Ribbon Group
6pm-Kids Night Out
7pm-Worship
7:45pm-High School Youth Group
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October Grace Notes Articles Due Sept. 15th!
All articles for the October Grace Notes are due on Sept. 15th at 5pm. The October edition will be in homes in early October. Please have them in Word format and emailed to Marie Kolar at mariek@graceandover.org.
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WOW (Women on Wednesdays) Begins on Sept. 20th
All women are welcome! Please join us for kick-off Wednesday, Sept. 20th at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Please register by clicking here.
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Camp Wapo-ENCOUNTER YOUTH RETREAT
September 29th-October 1st
Camp Wapo Retreat is for students in current grades 6-9 (2023-2024). The cost is $200. We have 30 spots reserved. Sign-up while you can. We will depart after school on Friday and return Sunday evening. Financial assistance is available. We will also be looking for adult volunteers to drive (personal vehicles) and participate. Please consider if you might go to this faith-filled event. Contact our Child, Youth, and Family Director Will Weikle (willw@graceandover.org) for more information. Click the link below to register on Realm.
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Registrations Open! One Week Left!
The registrations are open for Sunday School, Trebelmakers, Catechism, Kids Night Out, and Own Your Faith!
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New Member Class
October 15th & 22nd
12:30-1:30pm
Are you interested in joining Grace Lutheran and learning more about our church and the various ways you can grow in faith and serve others? If so, please mark your calendars for Grace’s New Member Class offered this fall. We look forward to connecting with you.
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving | |
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Family Table
Sept. 17th from 12:30-1:30pm
So far this year we have served nearly 500 meals! If you are looking for a fun way to volunteer and great people to work with, please check out the Sign-up Genius link. Whether you are able to volunteer on site or contribute cash or food, we need you! You are such an important part of our outreach programs and you can make a huge difference in someone’s life! Also, if you know of someone who could benefit from our program, please let them know! If you have any questions, you can contact Lynda Wilde at lrwilde@comcast.net or call/text 612.418.6444.
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You are invited to the
Family Promise Fall Fund Raiser
"Hotdish with Heart"
- Thursday, 9/28/2023 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Lord of Life Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303
For details, go to: www.familypromiseanoka.org/events
We are reserving 12 spaces for Grace members at this event. If you would like to be included, contact Gayle Pacholl ASAP @ pacholls@comcast.net, or text 612-750-2910.
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Noisy Offerings in September will be going to Maui Fire Relief.
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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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New Church Office Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 9:00am-3:30pm
CLOSED on Fridays
In order to have better staff coverage during office hours, the Church Office will be closed on Fridays.
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Prayers of the Church
We pray for: Al Walker, Logan, Teri Beckers, Baby Soren James Kolar, Judy Herring, Darlene Jorgenson, David Hubbard, 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 especially Shirley Christensen & Family mourning the death of her brother, Willis; Cindy Miller mourning the death of her wife, Katie Anderson; Jeff & Joanna Mitchell grieving the death of Jeff’s Grandmother, Betty.
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Thank You!
Hello Wonderful Grace family! I just wanted to personally put a post in the Grace at a the glance this month to tell you how my family and I are so grateful for this church! As most of you know about 2 months ago my van caught fire in my garage, and we were able to get out safely, Praise God! However, because of the smoke damage it caused, we were told we are not allowed to live in our house until they completely clean it. We had to replace the carpet, floors and clean and repaint the walls. Which meant they had to take out everything we owned from the house and clean it or throw it away. We are currently living in a three bedroom apartment in Champlin.
We have been so blessed by this wonderful congregation. Thank you everyone who has reached out to me, brought us meals, and helped us with school supplies for our children this fall. Also we just received our noisy offering and we are so grateful for anyone who donated we were not expecting it at all!
We have been told we'll be in the apartment till Halloween but we're going to be okay and we are grateful every day for this church.
God bless all of you!
The Mattke Family
Kendra, Jeremy, Avery and AJ
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