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Today is Quilt Sunday! We wish to thank all the Grace Quilters for their dedication and hard work. This year the quilters made 184 large quilts and 71 baby quilts from May 2007 to the present. Quilts were given to area families in need. They will be given to theGrace Lutheran Church high school graduates on Sr. Recognition Sunday. The rest of the quilts will be sent to Lutheran World Relief.
QUILT SUNDAY
Today for Quilt Sunday, Thrivent Financial will serve the coffee hour in honor of our Quilting Ladies. Thrivent will provide supplemental funds up to $400.00, which will go towards the Quilters for quilting expenses.
Family prayer list for the week of May 4: Amy Ambuehl, Bruce & Barbara Brainard, Jim Everson, John & Marilyn Gunderson, Peter Holmvik, Ione Lawrence, Dan & Kim Ness, Kristen Poehler, Haley & Hannah, PJ & Darlene Rund, Perry & LeeAnn Sorenson, Mildred Stene
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This sunday, May 4
8:30 am |
This sunday, May 4, 10:45 |
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Greeters: Clayton & Lila Anderson |
Greeters: Oliver & Carol Sorenson |
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Reader: Lorna Rockstad |
Reader: Gordon Ramstad |
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Acolytes: Bryce Johnson & Mitchell Ruebke |
Acolytes: Chris Marcussen, Acie Ambuehl |
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Ushers: Tom Opheim, Lowell Gunderson, Cal Bredman, Ronald Hanson |
Ushers: Aaron Olson, Matt Marcussen, Tim Lutz, Jordan Lutz |
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Comm. Dist: Dawn Ganje, Jay & Ann Merkens |
Comm. Dist. Tim, Barb & Kirk Spilde |
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Next sunday, May 11, 8:30 |
Next sunday, May 11, 10:45 |
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Greeters: Clarence & IvaJean Weippert |
Greeters: David & Genise Solseng & family |
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Reader: Sharon Knutson |
Reader: Barb Larson |
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Acolytes: Tanner & Miles Skansgaard |
Acolytes: |
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Ushers: Tom Opheim, Lowell Gunderson, Cal Bredman, Ronald Hanson |
Ushers: Aaron Olson, Matt Marcussen, Tim Lutz, Jordan Lutz |
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Comm. Dist: no communion |
Comm. Dist. no communion |
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STEWARDSHIP NEEDS YOU??
The Stewardship Board is in need of members to serve on their board. If you have an interest in this area of ministry PLEASE contact the church office. We currently have only 2 people serving on this board and need help to carry out this ministry.
PLEASE CALL
If you or a loved one are experiencing some health issues or would just like to have a pastoral visit please call the church office at 784-4010.
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR LIFETOUCH PHOTOS in the church office: Loren Lee, Peter Fetting, Dan Ruebke, Lois Duchene, Dennis Hoven, Randy Hanson, Bette Gysland, Charles Gunnerson, Richard Gill, Mike Duchene.
PRESCHOOL VBS
We are in need of helpers, teachers, lunch servers, and help setting up/taking down for Preschool VBS which will be held May 19-23 from 9:30 - 11:00 am. The little ones are a lot of fun and so eager to hear the Bible stories. Come join the fun!!
Today - Ada VFW & Auxiliary Community Dinner from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Ada VFW. Pork loin dinner. Free will donation. Charity of the month is the Norman County DAC.
SJW (St. Joseph & St. Williams) Ministries Mother's Day Brunch Buffet - Sunday, May 11th from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Menu includes: egg bake, pancakes, French toast, ham, sausage, muffins, sweet rolls, hashbrowns and more. Adults: $8.00, ages 6-12 $4.00, preschool $2.00 Family value $35.00. All mothers will receive a flower with their meal that day. All proceeds going toward expenses for those partaking in the mission trip to Jamaica in June. Brady Balzum & Lindsey Lindell from Grace Lutheran are partaking in this mission trip.
THIS WEEK
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Sunday, May 4 Quilt Sunday
8:30 am Worship with communion
9:30 am Education Hour
9:30 am Coffee and Conversation
10:45 am Worship with communion
7-9 pm Kris Wilkens, "Student Piano Recital" in Sanctuary
Monday May 5
6:00 pm Bell Choir
7:00 pm Memorial Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 6
7:00 pm Mens' Breakfast at Wild Rice
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Food Shelf Hours
Wednesday, May 7
1:30 pm Staff Meeting
3:20 pm Grade Choir- last practice |
Thursday, May 8
10:00 am Conference 5 Pastor's meeting in YR
Friday, May 9
9:00 - 11:00 pm Jr. High event at Dekko Center
Sunday, May 11 Pentecost
Mother's Day
8:30 am Worship Service
9:30 am Education Hour
9:30 am Coffee and Conversation
10:45 am Worship Service |
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SIMPLY GIVING
What is Simply Giving? It's an easier, simpler way to make your regular contributions to our congregation through automated giving.
An Easy, Generous Choice
The Simply Giving program is designed to help you conveniently, consistently and joyfully give financial gifts to our congregation's ministry. By participating in the program, you can use electronic funds transfer to give your weekly, semi-monthly or monthly offering.
To learn how you can participate, visit the Thrivent Financial website at www.thrivent.com. Click on Fraternal Programs, Church & Community Programs, Simply Giving. Or contact the church office at 784-4010. Registration forms are also available through the church office.
You Can Make a Difference
Let the Simply Giving program help you build better stewardship by turning a simply choice into a generous response.
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