October 25th, 2023

In 1517, Martin Luther realized something was wrong. People were being taught that they could purchase salvation. Luther was shocked and disturbed because what the people were taught about God, was not what God's Word said! Eternal salvation, Luther said, could not be purchased or earned. Salvation could be found in nothing and no one but Christ alone. Luther stated,

"The cross alone is our theology." 

In other words, it is not what we do but what God has done in Christ Jesus for us. There is nothing we can do to achieve our own salvation. God took care of it for us in his precious Son. If anyone ever adds, dilutes, or diminishes God's Word, theology goes off the rails falling into a ravine of hopeless despair. The Apostle Paul said, 

For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. 

Romans 1:16

It is beautifully simple and wonderfully true. Christ alone saves. He paid the price for us, so we didn’t have to. That is true love. 

This Reformation Sunday do not get too caught up in what Luther and the reformers did - Luther himself would be grumpy about that. Instead, remember what Jesus did. This Sunday, in churches throughout the world, there will be great celebrations joyfully proclaiming what Christ has done. Grace Fellowship will be no exception. See you Sunday as we praise in the morning at church and gather together in the afternoon at Oktoberfest as we celebrate the Savior!

I can't wait!

Austin

PLEASE JOIN US!

Come on out to the Lake House at Siena Valley Club

in Gypsum, (formerly Brightwater),

for our annual Oktoberfest Celebration!

When: October 29th, 3 pm to 6 pm

Where: 1000 Brightwater Club Drive, the Lake House

From church, take Cooley Mesa to Valley Road

Follow Valley Road/Gypsum Creek Road to the destination

Turn right into the second gate of Siena Valley Club and follow the signs to the Lake House.

Please bring a potluck side dish or dessert.

The Calendar at a Glance 

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

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

• November 5th, Worship Services, Connect Hour Groups meet, Kids' Church begins at the 11 am service

• November 6th, Castle Peak Service @ 10 am

• November 12th, Worship Services, Connect Hour Groups meet

• November 13th, Castle Peak Service @ 10 am

• November 19th, Thanksgiving Worship Services, Connect Hour Groups meet

• November 26th, Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday (Connect Hour Groups do not meet)

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.

We are still looking for volunteers to help at Oktoberfest

in the following areas:

Kids' Craft Area: 2 people for the time slot below

(supplies provided)

3pm to 4pm

**Grilling Helpers: 1 additional person**

(to arrive @ 2:30. Food to be served @ 4 pm)

Clean-Up Crew: 2–3 families

(Stay after the party from 6 pm to 7 pm)

Please Click Here to sign up today!

-Galatians 6:10-

Therefore, as we have opportunity,

let us do good to all people,

especially to those who belong

to the family of believers.

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

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 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 29th, 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 continue to protect and provide for Israel, but we also pray for justice. Please bring your mighty hand upon them and lift them up for we know nothing is too hard for you. The damage done to Israel and its people may endure, but you can bring them justice through this. Thank you, Lord, for always hearing the cry of your people.

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. Lord, we continue to pray through this exciting process of fundraising for our new church home. We trust in your plan. We pray that you touch all of our hearts to join us on this journey in order to further your Kingdom. Your will be done!



• 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