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This Week at Grace
This Week at Grace Cookie/Bars Conations NeededWe are seeking donations of cookies and Bars for the reception after the memorial for Dorothy Miles.If you are interested in donating cookies or Bars please contact Molly Hallgrimson. This Week at...
May 28 – Pentecost – Empowered by Spirit
Christ promises us the Spirit's presence and powerPentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence...
This Week at Grace
This Week at Grace Families of graduating seniorsGraduation is almost here, and we want to celebrate those who are graduating. Please send information about your graduates to Kristin no later than May 20 so we can include it in the June issue of Grace Gatherings....
May 21 – Easter- 7th Sunday
Christ promises us the Spirit's presence and powerIn these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today’s gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for...
This Week at Grace
This Week at Grace Back to School Drive at Vina Moses Center Deadline is This Sunday, May 7, 2023 Kids need stuff, especially for the beginning of the school year. Vina Moses Center has asked us (Pr Dorthy+ said yes we would do this) to have an...
May 14 – EASTER- 6th Sunday & Mothers Day
Life with the SpiritJesus does not abandon his followers. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws near, we are reminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit of truth. We receive this Spirit...
May 7 – EASTER- 5th Sunday & Camp Lutherwood Sunday
Jesus' assurance - There's a place for allAs we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, today’s gospel includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place for his followers in his Father’s house. Our baptism commissions us to share Jesus’ mission in the...
April 30 – EASTER- 4th Sunday- Good Shepherd Sunday
Jesus leads and tends usToday is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism....
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This Week at Grace This SundayMay 23, 2023 Be sure to congratulate all our Youth for the hard work they put in. Thank you to all who assisted with this as well. Youth and Family BowlingBowling at Memorial Union at OSU Youth and families are invited to come...
April 23 – EASTER-3rd Sunday- Youth-led
Seeing Jesus among usToday’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes...