Announcements
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Download the November worship assistant schedule/birthday & anniversary list here
Monthly Board Feature: Board of Worship–Chair, Keith Miller
Requiem Choir
When a Grace member dies we offer our voices to help lead the musical responses of the
funeral. This is a meaningful ministry which is very appreciated by the grieving families. By signing up you are only committing to be contacted when a need arises. The Requiem choir rehearses a half-hour before the funeral and then participates in the funeral from the balcony. Contact Dr. McConnell if you have any questions or would like to join.
Fishbowl Time Helper
During the 10:30 worship, we offer “Fishbowl Time”, a time apart for children of all ages which lasts from the sermon through to the prayers of the church (about 25 minutes). During this time we go to a Sunday School classroom and have our own lesson, craft and discussion time.
Here are the ways you could help.
· Sign up to occasionally lead a craft and lesson.
· Sign up to be an occasional adult helper.
· Sign up to help once a month! Twice a month! Every week?
Contact Kathryn Verkouw if you have any questions or to sign up.
Communion Assistants
We need communion assistants for both Sunday services. Communion assistants set the table for communion, help with the distribution of communion, and . We need one assistant for each 8 am service and two assistants for each 10:30 am service. If you have questions about being an assistant contact Keith Miller. If you would like to sign up please contact Angie Rabbe.
Holiday Decorating
· Help make the Advent Wreath–contact Murray Foreman
· Help prep the flowers for Christmas and/or Easter–contact Mindi Graver
· Help set up the Christmas Tree–contact Dale Dombach
· Help decorate the Christmas Tree/for Christmas–contact Mindi Graver
Join With Others To Make the Advent Wreath
Think you’re not a wreath-maker? You may be surprised to see how this breaks down into just a few easy tasks. We will meet Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9:00 am at front of the nave. Bring pruning shears, gloves if you like. We usually finish in a few hours, creating the gorgeous wreath that hangs over the lectern for Advent. If you’d like to participate, let Murray Foreman know. About a dozen folks have done this previously, but just 6 – 8 is a good size crew.
murrayforeman@gracelutheranchurch.com or 717-203-9061.
Needlework & Fiber Crafting
If you know how to embroider we could use some more help making the bibs we give to infants when they are baptized. Contact Angie Rabbe if you would like to help.
If you know how to knit or crochet we could use some help with the following:
· Baby blankets for infants we baptize
· Prayer shawls for our homebound members and those who need extra comfort
Contact Angie Rabbe if you would like to help
Christian Formation
Upcoming Adult Sunday School
11/10: Youth speak about their experiences at the National Youth Gathering
11/17: Unafraid—led by Pastor Verkouw
Lesson 3: Failure, Disappointing Others, Insignificance, and Loneliness
11/24: Advent Family Fun Fair!
12/1: Unafraid—led by Pastor Verkouw Lesson 4: Apocalypse, Change, Missing Out, and Finances
12/8: Congregational Meeting
12/15: Discernment – led by Tom Santosusso 12/22: Discernment – led by Tom Santosusso 12/29: Christian Education Break
1/5: Unafraid—led by Pastor Verkouw Lesson 5: Aging, Illness, Dying, and Fear of the Lord
Save the Date For Advent Family Fun
All are invited to join in some fun and fellowship at the Advent Family Fun time, being held November 24th, from 9:00-10:15 in the Nolt Auditorium. There will be light pastries available, and craft stations featuring an Advent paper chain, pinecone angels, washi tape Christmas trees, finger painting, paper straw wreath ornaments, felt Christmas trees, cinnamon stick mangers, a card station for shut-in and refugee recipients, and coloring sheets. Sign-up sheets are located in the Narthex, Solarium, and Nolt Auditorium.You can also call the church office to sign-up. Questions can be directed to Lisa Bisignani. If you would like to volunteer please contact Lisa Bisignani—even if you can’t make it on the 24th, there’s prep work that we would love to have volunteers help with.
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.
Hope For the Holidays
Please join us in sending holiday greetings to families at the US/Mexico Border. Cards and English/Spanish translations are available in the Nolt Auditorium. You can also make your own cards/use Christmas cards that you have—do not place cards in an envelope. If you have any questions please contact Angie Rabbe.Please have cards returned by 11/24.
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