February 21st, 2024

“Lord, to whom shall we go, you have the words of eternal life." 

- John 6:68

We live in a world where lots of words are spoken from the mouths of many people. Everyone seems to have an idea. Eat this and you will lose weight. Wear that and you will suddenly fit in the ‘cool’ crowd. Say this, and you have 100,000 ‘followers.’ Jesus speaks too.

In sixth chapter of John, Jesus had been teaching about life through him saying, “The Spirit gives life, the flesh counts for nothing.” Not exactly crowd-pleasing words to self-consumed people. Jesus has not only been using words to teach but he has also been feeding everyone food. Thousands were fed with a handful of fish and bread and his followers were astonished. But when the food runs out, Jesus is no longer ‘useful.’ In perhaps the saddest verse in all of scripture, John 6:66, his followers turn their backs and walk away. Yes, thousands were fed, and now thousands walk away from the Messiah! Jesus then turns to the disciples and asks, “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Peter answers, 

 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

Words of life, eternal life, come from only one mouth - the mouth of Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns over all of eternity. Sunday, we conclude our sermon series with UNSHAKEABLE LIFE. Thanks be to God for His words. 

See you Sunday - I can’t wait! 

Pastor Austin 

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 

-Psalm 62:5

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 

Nurture faith in Jesus. 

Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose

Embrace Christ!

Growing Grace Fellowship

Our building fundraiser is well underway!

God is providing in BIG ways through all of His people!

We would like everyone to be a part of this journey

that we are on to build our new church home.

Fill out your pledge form on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box in the lobby or Click Here to give online.

The Calendar at a Glance 

• February 19th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• February 25th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

• February 26th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

THIS Sunday, February 25th

from 10 am to 11 am.

Stay for extra coffee and donuts and get to know one another!

Let's pour out our love for our community this February by providing cereal for the local food bank!

LWML is sponsoring Breakfast of Believers.

Shop the sales at the grocery store and bring your boxes of cereal to church for the collection beginning February 4th to February 25th.

This Sunday is our LAST Sunday

to collect cereal boxes.

Thank you for your generosity!



Our goal is 175 boxes! Go GRACE Go!

Summer is just around the corner and our calendars will be filling up quickly with all kinds of plans. We hope you can join us for our annual church camping trip. Enjoy all that Sylvan Lake State Park has to offer! It's a great time to fellowship with other church members. Bring your 5th wheel, pop-up, or tent it!

All are welcome. Mark your calendars TODAY!

Sunday Services

February 25th, 2024

9:00 or 11:00 am

-or-

ONLINE at 9:15

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am & 11:00 am services

(Ages 3 through 5th grade) @ 9:00 am & (Ages 3 through 2nd grade) @ 11:00 am

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. . .

• The Lenten Season, that we are humbly reminded that we are sinners in need of a Savior. Help us to seek you daily and be aware of your loving presence. We ask that you transform us as we repent and return to your love daily.

• Mazy Miller, who sings with John and Doris at our weekly Castle Peak service on Mondays. She will be undergoing a knee replacement next week. Please pray for a successful surgery and healing.

• Kipp Hamberger, who continues to need prayers for his health.

• Angie and Mike Stevens nephew, whose Army unit was just deployed. Pray for safety and protection.

• Soffia, a friend of Kennedy, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing testing to make a plan for her care and treatment.

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. We give praise for the progress we are making toward our goal! God is providing through all of you! Please continue to pray about how your family can contribute to building our new church home to further HIS kingdom!

• 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; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister), Elisa Marchetti., Pat (George's sister).

GOD'S WILL BE DONE

Contact Information

www.GraceFellowshipGypsum.com 

Phone: 970-445-3101

Email: [email protected] 

Staff and Volunteer Staff

Pastor Austin Kraft, 970-688-1100, [email protected] 

Missy Kraft, Administrative Assistant/Youth Director, 970-445-3101, [email protected]

Susan Flock, App and Website Coordinator, 970-361-4771, [email protected]

Israel Hernandez, Worship Team Leader, 970-331-6177, [email protected]

Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam

Sunday Schedule

Worship Services: 9:00 and 11:00 am (nursery provided at 9:00).

Sunday School: 10:15-10:45 for all ages (Nursery provided)

Kids Church: During sermon-time at the 9:00 and 11 am services.

Affiliation

Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms.org).