October 18th, 2023

There is a powerful plague sweeping across the hearts of Jesus’ followers.  Symptoms include headaches, body aches, stomach aches, and high blood pressure, perhaps the worst symptom is serious sadness.  This plague was present 2000 years ago, and it still rears its ugly head today.  It’s called worry. What should we do?  

Jesus offers an antidote to counteract the sickening symptoms of worry.  Seek the reign and rule of God who protects you, provides for you, and cares for all your needs.  Jesus knows what we need, he knows our hearts and desires and he knows our worries. Continuing his teaching on delighting in the Lord, and serving Him and not money, Jesus explains how he provides everything we need. 

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.



-Matthew 6:31-34-

Worried? Seek Jesus first and he will give you everything you need. 

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

Pastor Austin 

The Calendar at a Glance 

• 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 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)

Exciting News!!

We will be adding Kids' Church to our 11 am service

beginning November 5th!

KidMin Programming:

Current 9 am Service -

-Grace Nursery for newborns up to 3 yr. olds

- Two Kids' Church Classes:

Preschool to 1st Grade & 2nd Grade to 5th Grade

11 am Service (beginning November 5th) -

-One Kids' Church Class:

Preschool to 2nd Grade

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 for our final informational meeting!

"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!

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!

Our mission at Grace Fellowship is to

PROCLAIM Jesus as Savior,

NURTURE faith in Jesus,

and to SERVE others in the name of Jesus.

If you would like the opportunity to serve in the community,

RoundUp River Ranch is looking for volunteers to help with small, easy projects

on the following dates:

October 19, October 26, October 31

from 10am to 2pm (times are somewhat flexible)

Reach out to Kara to sign up and for further information

[email protected]

Watch and Learn more about RoundUp River Ranch HERE

Sunday Services

October 22nd, 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.

Click the image below to connect.

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

Please pray for. . .

• Israel. Lord, we ask that you provide courage to the people of Israel. As their land continues to be attacked and destroyed, we know that you can provide them the courage to protect their people and their land. Thank you for being with them always. Deliver them from evil.

• Cora Grace Sheffler, daughter of Cody and Rachel, who is being baptized this Sunday. Praise Jesus for his amazing grace and the gift of baptism.



• 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