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December 13, 2020Third Sunday in Advent |
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Advent 3 Bulletin 12-13-20
Announcements 12-13-30
Video of service
This service was pre-recorded on Friday. This Sunday, we will be livestreaming the 11 a.m. service, highlighted by the baptism of Sebastian Grotheer, so that family and friends from afar may participate. Look for the livestream on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
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December 6, 2020Second Sunday in Advent |
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,
“Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way,
the voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight,’”
Mark 1:1-3
Advent 2 Bulletin 12-06-20
Announcements 12-06-20
Video of service
This service was pre-recorded on Friday.
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
- Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) – Services at 5 and 7 pm
- Christmas Day (Dec. 25) – Divine Service at 10 am
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November 29, 2020First Sunday in Advent |
The Church Year begins by taking us to the scene of our Lord’s final entry into Jerusalem that great and holy week. Yes, Christmas is at hand. Surely the preparations for the celebration of His incarnation, His earthly birth of the Virgin Mary, are already well under way. But wait a moment. We enter this new year already knowing why He became incarnate of the Holy Spirit for us and for our salvation, which is only by way of His passion, death, and resurrection. We begin by continuing to “wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ” on the Last Day (1 Corinthians 1:7), sustained by Him now in the forgiveness of our sins, guiltless and ready. In readiness, we boldly pray that our Lord comes to rescue and save us.
Advent 1 Bulletin 11-29-20
Announcements 11-29-20
Video of service
This service was pre-recorded on Friday.
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
Adult Bible Study – Advent 1
Sunday School – Advent 1
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Last Sunday of the Church YearNovember 22, 2020 |
We pause to consider our brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who have been ignored or mistreated. We are reminded today that Christ has chosen us to be His people, to be heirs with Him of salvation. Such grace gladdens our hearts and emboldens us to help our brothers and sisters in need.
As We Gather
Last Sunday of the Church Year Bulletin 11-22-20
Announcements 11-22-20
Video of the service
This service was pre-recorded on Friday.
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
Last Sunday of Church Year – Adult Bible Study
Last Sunday of Church Year – Sunday School
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24th Sunday after PentecostNovember 15, 2020 |
He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.’ But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest.’
Matthew 25: 24-27
Pentecost 24 Bulletin 11-15-20
Announcements 11-15-20
Video of service
This service was pre-recorded on Friday.
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
Pentecost 24 – Sunday School
Pentecost 24 – Adult Sunday School
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LWML SundayNovember 8, 2020 |
LWML Pledge
In fervent gratitude for the Savior’s dying love and His blood-bought gift of redemption we dedicate ourselves to Him with all that we are and have; and in obedience to His call for workers in the harvest fields, we pledge Him our willing service wherever and whenever He has need of us. We consecrate to our Savior our hands to work for Him, our feet to go on His errands, our voice to sing His praises, our lips to proclaim His redeeming love, our silver and our gold to extend His Kingdom, our will to do His will, and every power of our life to the great task of bringing the lost and the erring into eternal fellowship with Him. Amen.
©1955 LWML authored by Rev. Harry Fricke
LWML Sunday Bulletin 11-08-20
Announcements 11-08-20
Video of service
This service was pre-recorded on Friday.
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
Pentecost 23 – Sunday School
Pentecost 23 – Adult Bible Study
The Grace Lutheran Youth are raising money by selling live Christmas wreaths! The wreaths will be created and shipped from Minnesota beginning Thanksgiving week.
They are the perfect gift for anyone who loves the smell of real pine, a hard-to-buy-for person, or simply to decorate your own home.
No trees are harmed and a new tree is planted with every purchase.
In addition to wreaths, there are also sprays, small real trees, and centerpieces available. Every item is treated with Greenzit to ensure maximum life and your purchase can be mailed to the recipient of your choice with your custom greeting. The Grace Youth program will receive $8 for each purchase.
We will have an example wreath and catalogs available in the narthex after each service in November. We will also be selling beautiful 2021 wall calendars after each service for $7 each.
To make a purchase, go to giftitforward.com and type in the fundraising code GRACELSC001. (You can leave the ‘referring member’ field blank).
Please share this on your Facebook page to help to spread the word and support our youth!
Download a printable PDF of the flyer pictured above.
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November 1, 2020All Saints Day |
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5:10-12
PLEASE BE ADVISED:
Due to a technical issue, we were unable to record the Friday service.
You will find a link to the sermon audio below.
We plan to livestream the 8 a.m. Sunday service and that service will be made available online later in the day. If you are able, please watch for our livestream on our YouTube page or Facebook page.
Thank you for your understanding.
All Saints Day Bulletin 11-01-20
Announcements 11-01-20
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
All Saints Day – Sunday School Lesson
All Saints Day – Adult Bible Study
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October 25, 2020Reformation Sunday |
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
John 8:34-36
Reformation Sunday Bulletin 10-25-20
Announcements 10-25-20
Video of service
This service was pre-recorded on Friday.
In-person worship services and Sunday School classes have resumed with social distancing precautions. Services begin at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are meeting in Grace Hall at 9:30 a.m.
For those who would prefer not to attend in-person yet, we offer the following adult Bible Study and children’s Sunday School lessons to help you to continue learning.
Reformation – Sunday School Lesson
Reformation Day – Adult Bible Study