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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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Thanksgiving and First Fruits
Dear Grace Friends,
I am so grateful for all of you! We have had a busy fall filled with so many wonderful things. From connecting on Rally Sunday, to serving together at God's Work. Our Hands, to celebrating generosity last week at our event last Tuesday night. We are living into our mission and values. I am so grateful for our amazing volunteers who give so much of themselves and their time to make Grace the place it is in which we get to live, learn, and explore our faith.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from the last month.
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We are so grateful for so many of you affirming your commitment to our Transforming Inside and Out Generosity Appeal. If you have not had a chance to do this, there is still time. It helps us be faithful to our budget and work within our means. I am also so grateful for the people who have joined our appeal by making a new promise. This Sunday is designated to be First Fruits Sunday. It is an invitation to bring your Transforming gift for the year, or to bring as much as you can. I recognize that some of you have regular online giving set-up and so this might feel a little funny. I will also admit, that I am one of these people. My own commitment is given monthly, so while I am celebrating first fruits, I will continue to give as I regularly do, as part of my spiritual practice.
We know that generosity comes in many forms: in time, in talent, and in sharing: sharing your faith, sharing your story, and sharing financially. Thank you for your generous hearts and spirits and for sharing your first fruits with God and at Grace.
Blessings,
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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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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New Member Class
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 on October 15th & 22nd from 12:30-1:30pm. We look forward to connecting with you.
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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.
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November Grace Notes Articles Due Oct. 15th!
November Grace Notes will be in homes around the 1st of November. Please email Marie Kolar at mariek@graceandover.org your articles in word format by by Sunday, October 15th at 5pm.
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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.
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Grace Lutheran and
Lord of Life Lutheran
3rd 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.
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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.
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Feed My Starving Children Event
Sunday, November 18th
9:00-10:30am
Register by going to FMSC.org
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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.
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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.
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving | |
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Noisy Offerings in October will be going to Hope 4 Youth and Alexandra House.
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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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Prayers of the Church
We pray for: Gary Spielman, Lois Vadner, Dave LaFlamme, Sr., Harley Palmer, Tara Swedberg, Bev Tkachenko, Luke Pace, Dan Husak, Blair Wilson, Ken Quick, Bretta, Curtis Breyette, Teri Beckers, Judy Herring, 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.
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Pray especially for: Yvonne Kalahar & family mourning the death of her husband, Lynn; Anne Marie Johnson and family as they mourn the death of Anne’s husband, Harland Johnson and Lisa Jones and family as she mourns the death of her father.
We celebrate with Randy & Sandy Schmoll the birth of their first grandchild, Allison Sandra.
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