October 11th, 2023

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.  

-Matthew 6:21-

Yesterday, I visited the final stop for our Eagle County’s finest treasures.  I didn’t have to sail through tumultuous seas and dive into the depths of the Pacific.  I didn’t need to traverse an alpine peak and fight cobwebs in a dirty cave.  I didn’t even need a rolled-up map with an “x” that marked the spot. I simply drove to the county landfill, we used to call it “the dump.” 

Remarkably, this “stuff” was once a treasure in someone’s home.  To acquire these shiny objects they shopped online, strolled the aisles, saved up money, and then dumped it.  Cash, check, charge, Venmo, Apply Pay, it didn’t matter. Someone, somewhere paid big bucks for these now-discarded treasures that are carelessly dumped where it is crushed, shredded, and buried. We do the same.  

Jesus offers an everlasting treasure that will never be dumped.  People tried, oh we know they tried.  Those who opposed Jesus whipped him, forced a thorny crown on his skull, and nailed him to the cross. Jesus did that for you. Jesus treasured you so much that he gave you himself. Our Lord was crushed and buried all so you wouldn’t have to be.  But this was not his final stop, No! Jesus dumped your sins, rose again, and defeated death forever so your final stop is with him.  

Jesus treasured you. Where is your treasure?  

Sunday we continue our sermon series titled  “first.”  I can’t wait! 

Pastor Austin 

The Calendar at a Glance 

• October 15th, Worship Services, Growing Grace Fellowship Informational Meeting 10:00 am to 10:45, (Connect Hour Groups will not meet, but childcare will be provided.)

• October 16th, Castle Peak Worship Service, 10 am

• October 22nd, Worship Services, Growing Grace Fellowship Informational Meeting 10:00 am to 10:45, (Connect Hour Groups will not meet, but childcare will be provided.)

• October 22nd, RoundUp River Ranch Service Opportunity 12 pm to 4:30 pm, (see details below)

• October 23rd, Castle Peak Worship Service, 10 am

• October 28th, Women's Gathering at Bonnie's house (see details below)

• October 29th, Worship Services, Pastor Appreciation, Oktoberfest (see details below)

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Grace Fellowship would like to honor Pastor Austin with a gift of appreciation on Sunday, October 29th. There will be cards and a collection basket in the lobby for the next several Sundays. We encourage you to write him a note and/or contribute a token of your appreciation for all he has done for our church family. You can also contribute an online gift- Click Here and please indicate Pastor Appreciation.

Want to lift him in special prayer this month?

Click Here to access a 31-day

Pastor Appreciation Month Prayer Calendar.

Thank you!

The News We've All Been Waiting For!

Join us this Sunday promptly at 10:00 am!

"Growing Grace Fellowship"

Informational Meeting

Learn about the exciting plans for our new church building!

Connect Hour Groups will not meet on these Sundays, but childcare will be provided so adults can attend the meeting.

See dates and times above! You don't want to miss it!

Help!! We need volunteers!

It's that time of year again when we head up to

RoundUp River Ranch to help prepare camp

for the next set of campers!

• When- Sunday, October 22, 2023
• Time- 12 pm to 4:30 pm (lunch will be served!)
• Who- Anyone (must be accompanied by a parent if under 18 years)
• Why- To share the love of Christ with our community. "We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

We can take up to 20 volunteers.

Click HERE to sign up electronically!

Text or call Jan Miller with questions: 970-309-3292

October Women's Gathering

-We Knead You!-

Why: to enjoy friendship and fellowship while making pretzels for Oktoberfest

Where: Bonnie's House- 316 Strohm Circle, Gypsum

When: Saturday, October 28th @ 3 pm

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please bring a cookie sheet to take unbaked pretzels

to bake at home and then bring to our

Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Come on out to the lake house at Siena Valley Club

in Gypsum, (formerly Brightwater),

for our annual Oktoberfest Celebration!

Brats, hotdogs, and hamburgers will be provided.

Bring your favorite German side dish (or any side dish) or

a fall dessert to share.

Craft activities and games for the kids, NFL football on the big screen, hayrides for the family...don't miss it!

Sunday Services

October 15th, 2023

9:00 or 11:00

-or-

ONLINE

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am service

(Ages 3 through 5th grade)

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.

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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.

Please pray for. . .

• peace in Israel. Lord, you have the peace that surpasses all understanding. Please bring peace and hope into their hearts during this time of fear, uneasiness, and worry.

• Sue Carver, who has been on the prayer list for some time as she was battling cancer and the outlook had been pretty grim. Praise God, she has recently been declared cancer free!! Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and answering them according to your will!

• Kipp Hamberger, who has been sick and in need of healing and good health to get him back on his feet and feeling well.



• 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