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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.
Christian Formation
Upcoming Adult Sunday School
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.
Cards will not be available during Thanksgiving week or Sunday, December 1. If you have special orders for cards to be used as gifts for the holiday season, please order them no later than Sunday, December 8.
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.
Girl Scout Shoe Collection Ends This Sunday
Shoes may be dropped off in the collection box in the Nolt Auditorium. Thank you for supporting our local Girl Scouts!
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