Speaking of Grace

This Week at Grace

Sent February 2, 2012, The Presentation of Our Lord (aka: Groundhog’s Day, the Fortieth day of Christmas)

When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, [Mary and Joseph] brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. (Luke 2. 22)

Sunday, February 5

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

8:30 a.m. – Worship

9:45 a.m. – Education Hour for all ages

11:00 a.m. – Worship

Pizza Potluck moved to next Sunday due to Super Bowl!

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday February 12

Valentines for Grace Center Due

Pizza Potluck after 2^nd Service

Saturday, February 18, 6-9 p.m.

Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction Fundraiser

-Help send our youth to New Orleans for the ELCA Youth Gathering!

-Tickets now available at the church office $25.00

-Auction items being sought

February 19-25

Women’s Cold Weather Shelter Staffing

-It’s our week to staff the shelter

-Sign-up (Yellow paper) on the outreach bulletin board in the Fireside Room to either volunteer for a shift or provide snacks

-We especially need staff for the overnight shift (You don’t have to stay up all night, just bring your sleeping bag.)

February 22

Ash Wednesday Services

12:30 & 7:00 pm

Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist

This Week at Grace

Sent January 26, 2012

Chinese New Year Celebration & Lantern Festival

Friday, January 27, 6 pm at Grace in Ronnenkamp Hall

-Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy the festivities

Participation in multi-location Schwartz Family 24 Hour Prayer Vigil

Friday, January 27, 6 am through Saturday, January 28, 6 am

-http://findjimschwartz.blogspot.com/2012/01/prayer-service-and-vigil-for-jim.html

-Follow the above link to find out more about how you can participate or go to the Find Jim Schwartz Facebook page to sign up

-Or just pick an hour within the hours stated above to join others in praying for the Schwartz Family in their journey to find Jim who has now been missing for three months.

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday, January 29

8:00 a.m. – Worship

9:45 a.m. – Education Hour for all ages

11:00 a.m. – Worship

12:00-12:45 p.m. – Light Lunch in Ronnenkamp Hall

Annual Congregational Meeting follows at 1 p.m.

-Child care will be provided during the meeting

-Celebrate the past; look to the future; be the future!

LOOKING AHEAD

CPR/AED Training

Saturday, February 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

-in Ronnenkamp Hall

-Cost is $25

-to sign up, reply to this email

Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction Fundraiser

Saturday, February 18, 6-9 p.m.

-Help send our youth to New Orleans for the ELCA Youth Gathering!

-Tickets now available; auction items being sought

Women’s Cold Weather Shelter Staffing

February 19-25

-It’s our week to staff the shelter

-Sign-up on the outreach bulletin board in the Fireside Room to either volunteer for a shift or provide snacks

This Week at Grace: Sent January 19, 2012

“Jesus Calls”

January 21, Eleventh Anniversary of Grace Lutheran Church as a Reconciling in Christ Congregation that welcomes gay and lesbian Christians

January 22, both services: Bibles presented to third graders (and others who did not receive them as third graders)

9:45 am, Thrivent Choice Forum: Ronnenkamp Hall, Instructions on how to allocate Thrivent Choice dollars.

12:30 pm, Chili Cook-Off, bring a crock pot of chili to compete, bring a chili complimentary side dish to enjoy.

6:00 pm Sunday Evening Confirmation

Grace Staffs the Men’s Shelter Jan 22-29

Thanks to all who signed up for the Men’s shelter. Every spot has been filled!

LOOKING AHEAD

Fri, Jan 27, 6 pm Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Chinese School! Bring a potluck dish to share. Celebrate with foods, games, dances, songs and more.     新年快樂! Happy New Year!

January 29, 1:00 pm Annual Congregational Meeting

We hope you will make plans to attend!

A light lunch will be served between the second service and the meeting

Child care will be provided during the meeting

Staff the Women’s Shelter Feb 19-25

The sign-up is on the outreach bulletin board in the Fireside Room.

This Week at Grace: Sent January 12, 2012
“Jesus Calls US”

Friday, January 13, noon, Early Deadline for Grace Gatherings

5:30 pm, Partners in Faith Potluck, Fireside Room, bring table service, a dish to share & and a present to re-gift. (White elephants welcomed)

Sunday January 15, Jesus Call the First Disciples

Worship services with Holy Communion, 8:30 and 11:00 am

Christian Education for all ages 9:45

LOOKING AHEAD

Sign Up to Staff the Men’s Shelter Jan 22-29

There is only one spot to sign up in the fireside room on the bulletin board. Don’t be left off.

January 22, both services: Bibles presented to third graders (and others who did not receive them as third graders)

9:45 am, Thrivent Choice Forum: Ronnenkamp Hall, Instructions on how to allocate Thrivent Choice dollars.

12:30 pm, Chili Cook-Off, bring a crock pot of chili to compete, bring a chili complimentary side dish to enjoy.

Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Chinese School! Bring a potluck dish to share. Celebrate with foods, games, dances, songs and more. 6:00, Fri, Jan 27    新年快樂! Happy New Year!

January 29, 1:00 pm Annual Congregational Meeting

We hope you will make plans to attend!

A light lunch will be served between the second service and the meeting

Child care will be provided during the meeting

Staff the Women’s Shelter Feb 19-25

The sign-up is on the outreach bulletin board in the Fireside Room.