Grace News September 24, 2024

Announcements

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Download the October worship assistant schedule/birthday & anniversary list here

October 2024 Download

In-person worship this Saturday at 6 pm in the St. Peter Chapel

Property Updates

Scaffolding was put up over the past few days by a great family crew from Brand Safway. This will
enable repairs and restoration of the large art-glass window above the altar, beginning early this coming week!

Fellowship Hall Is Getting A New Floor

The Fellowship Hall (lower level of the education building) is getting a new floor soon. The floor contractor will begin work on Thursday. The floor should be usable by next week. Please check the space before entering—there are signs on the doors. Thanks to our Sexton, Denny and the Property Committee chair Dale Dombach and all the crew who have worked to paint and prepare the room for this long-overdue freshen-up!

We will have two tables set up for this event! If you wish to help please leave
candy/treats and little trinkets (bubbles, pencils etc) in the church office or in the collection area in the Nolt Auditorium. If you have any questions please contact Kathryn Verkouw. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-4.

We Are Updating the Church Directory!

A hard copy of the photo directory will be available on Sunday mornings during Sunday School in the Nolt Auditorium. If you have moved, changed your phone number, etc please either write the new
information in the directory or let Angie know—call the church office or send her an email
gracechurch517@gmail.com

You can also update your photo— Please email a JPG to Angie. Photos should clearly show the faces of your household.

We will be offering hard copies of the directory sometime in late October for you to pick up at church.

If you need access to the online directory please let Angie know. In order to access the online directory we must have a household email address for your household. If you need to update your household email address please let Angie know or write it in the directory in the Nolt Auditorium.

If we don’t have your birthday or marriage anniversary please let Angie know or write the information in the directory in the Nolt Auditorium.

If you have any questions about the directory please contact Angie. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9-4 and she is reachable by email throughout the week.

Christian Formation

Join us for Fall Foliage Day at Camp Kirchenwald Sunday October 27 1pm-6pm

Return to camp for the afternoon to enjoy fall activities, worship, and a picnic supper. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with old friends or introduce new folks to camp. An evening meal is included. Enjoy Pumpkin Painting, Canoeing / Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Hayrides, Hiking, and More!

Registration fee is $15. Please register on the Kirchenwald Website

From the Fishbowl

“Whoever wants to be first must be the last of all and servant of all.” Mark 9:35

We celebrated this idea by making Last Place Trophies

Coming Soon To An Adult Sunday School Class Near You…

We will explore different art forms and how they can be a beautiful expression of the Holy Spirit.

· The Spirituality of Poetry
Led by Barbara Strasco 9/29

Spirituality and Music
Led by the Davids 10/6

· The Spirituality of Dance
Led by Marian West 10/13

Outreach

Grocery Cards

Grocery cards are available at both services on Sunday mornings. You may order cards by calling Duane and Kitty Weiss. Remember all purchases of cards realizes 5% in cash back to Grace. These funds are used to support our many ministries.

Lutheran World Relief In-gathering Is This Weekend

Please bring any final donations for school kits and health kits. There will be envelopes available if you wish to help offset the shipping cost. Please contact Barbara Slotter or Brenda Hayasaka if you have any questions.