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

in worship and in ways to connect and serve.

Sunday Worship

8:45am (Traditional) and 10:30am (Contemporary)

Wednesday Night Programing

begins at 5:30pm with Worship at 7pm

It Takes A Village

It has been a busy week at Grace Lutheran Church. Not only have we just finished the Christmas Season and are in the process of putting everything away, but we are hosting the funeral for Major Jeffrey Hoernemann today. It is such a tragic loss and a privilege to be able to provide care and hospitality to his family and friends. It is also a big undertaking especially now that our building project is underway.

And yet, I am so moved by the people who keep showing up. The hard work of our volunteers and our staff is remarkable. People of all ages have helped from rolling silverware, to taking down trees, to setting up tables, to providing bars and being willing to usher or help in the parking lot. I am so grateful for all of the people who have given time; sharing both their problem solving skills along with muscle power to get ready for today.

When I think about what the church looks like in it's best moments- it is this: working alongside one another in faith and love; holding each other in comfort and compassion, all the while reminding one another of God's promises and God's presence.

Thank you for being church together. It truly takes a village for this community to do the work God has called and invited us to do!

Blessings,

Pastor Joanna Mitchell

P.S. we are so excited about the construction happening. Here is a link to read about the construction updates.

Girls Night Out

"Girls Night Out" for January will be Monday, January 8th at 6:00pm. We'll meet at Acapulco on Bunker Lake Rd Blvd. We hope you can join us!

Empty Nester Event

Empty Nesters will be gathering on 6 pm on Monday, January 8th at Esmeralda’s in Riverdale. Their address is 12759 Riverdale Boulevard in Coon Rapids. Esmeralda’s is in the former location of the CR Acapulco’s. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please reach out to Julie Erickson or Nancy Jenkins.

Droolin' Moose Fundraiser

The Droolin' Moose Chocolate Fundraiser begins on January 18th during Worships. The youth will be selling Droolin' Moose through Feb. 1st. The chocolate will be here in time for Valentines Day. A great way to treat your loved ones! If you have any questions contact Will Weikle.

Women's 2024 Retreat

The Women's Retreat will be doing a service project and are in need of the following donations:

• Dove Brand, Full size or 3-4oz size of Neutral fragrance (vanilla or coco butter) of Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash and Body Lotion
• Shower Puffs
• Band-Aids
• mechanical and regular pencils;
• colored ink pens;
• thin dry erase markers;
• small note pads;
• Hot chocolate and apple cider packets;
• pocket size hand sanitizer;
• individually wrapper bite size chocolate
• cozy socks

For more information on the Women's 2024 Retreat click here.

Prayers of the Church 

Please pray especially for: Jerry Slater, Wayne Welle, Lana Howell, Heidi Meyer, Jan Summers, Kari Paidin, Jerry Engquist, Bev Scott, Lois Vadner, Tara Swedberg, Dan Husak, Teri Beckers, Judy Herring, Ann Lange. And all those in need of long term prayers: Leah Hadler, Rick & Linda Breyette, Clint Trousil, Diane Rosky, Shannan Gautschi, Juleen Klawiter, Stephanie and Samantha Fernandez, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Ralph & Colleen Wernimont.

Pray for those who are grieving: for Lola Money & family as they grieve the death of Lola’s sister, Marlys Richardson; Colleen & Ralph Wernimont mourning the death of Colleen's sister, Karen.

Pastors' Blog

Construction Updates

Listen to the Sermon from Last Weekend

Grace Notes



Grace Calendar of Events