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Pastor’s Monthly Message
Volume 207
Rev. Dr. Russell C. Hildebrandt
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. David B. Joeckel
Pastor Emeritus
Dr. Serena Pace, D.C.E.
Family & Children’s Ministries
Micah Raebel
Minister of Music
SERVANTS THIS MONTH
Elders on Duty:
8:30 AM - Stan Taber
11:00 AM - Mike Curtis
Usher Captain:
8:30 AM - Paul Wolter
11:00 AM - David Swille
Lector:
8:30 AM - Jim Runzheimer
November 2014
Dear Fellow Redeemed,
A pastor friend of mine would always say this at the
end of any Bible class he led: “God is good all the
time; all the time, God is good.” How often do we
thank God when a prayer is answered? There is an
old story of a man going to heaven and he sees the
area of heaven where the prayers arrive and all the
angels busy collecting the prayers to take to God. He
notices that there is one angel who seems to have little
to do. He asks the angel who is giving him the tour
why this angel is not busy like the other angels. The
angel replied, “He is the one in charge of answered
prayer and there are not many who say thank you.”
Well I know we say thank you when we have answered prayer. As we approach
Thanksgiving, could we focus a little more on what we have versus what we don’t
have and say “thank you” to God for his gracious provision? We are so blessed
to have Jesus and have family and friends.
Perhaps this Thanksgiving we could look at inviting foreign students from Lutheran
Student Center to be our guest for Thanksgiving. What a wonderful opportunity to
Greeters:
go on a foreign mission trip and never leave the area and share the abundance of
8:30 AM - Barbara Spivy
what God has given to us. Did you know that we are hosting over 250 students
11:00 AM - Lynette Mangels
each week at LSC? Many of the students are post graduate students working on
their masters or above. These students do not go home for the holidays so why
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can’t we bring the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) to them by having them
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as our guest? Just think; a student would have a new way of seeing a citizen of
2 Welcome/Surviving the Holiday our country and have been exposed to seeing Jesus in your home! Could an
invitation make a difference for eternity? Only God knows.
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UTA/LSC/55+/Grace Workday
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Festival of Tables
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Eyeglasses/Memorials
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P.G. Smith Schl/Carter Blood
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Small Group Listing
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Small Group/TX Dist. CEF
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All Saints 2014/St. Peters LC
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Grace School (GO SAINTS!)
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Family and Children’s Ministry
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Family and Children’s Ministry
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Family and Children’s Ministry
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Church Information
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Birthdays/Anniversaries
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November Calendar
It is my prayer that you count your blessings and know that all blessings flow from
God. I have attached Psalm 67 which is special to me and I call it ‘the blessing or
benediction psalm’:
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that
your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. May the
peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. May the nations be glad
and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the
earth. May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. The land
yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. May God bless us still, so that all the
ends of the earth will fear him.“ (NIV)
In Christ,
Pastor Hildebrandt
Sunday, Nov. 2nd is Daylight Savings Time! Please turn your clocks back an hour!
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WELCOME TO THE GRACE NEWSLETTER FOR NOVEMBER!
Welcome visitors!
If you are a first time or returning guest to our church, please take a moment to stop by the
Connection Corner to fill out a Guest Card and receive your FREE gift! We hope you will come to
worship with us again soon!
Our church’s vision is one of bringing the hope of Christ to our community, and we are so glad that
you’ve chosen to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with us! We appreciate your presence
and hope you will return to celebrate the Lord’s Day with us often.
Current members: We welcome your input on this newsletter format and encourage you to
submit articles relevant to the ministries at Grace, our membership, or any news connected with
your neighborhoods and/or community outreach services. Our newsletter deadline is the 15th of
each month. This newsletter is an excellent forum to keep us connected and prayerful of each
other, our friends, family and our community. God bless each of you this month and always!
Debbie Hall , Publications editor
email: [email protected]
Surviving the Holidays
Grieving the loss of a loved one: separation or divorce.
Sunday, Nov. 16th - 3:00-5:00 PM - Fireside Room
Hosted by our Stephen Ministers both of these programs, one focusing on the loss
of a loved one and the other on separation or divorce, will be presented each date and can be very
helpful as you face the holidays with mixed emotions to sort through.
There is no "time limit" regarding who should attend in relation to WHEN you lost your loved one,
became separated or divorced. Join us for the GriefShare - Grieving the loss of a loved one OR
DivorceCare - Going through the difficult emotions of separation or divorce. You will leave with
information to help you not only survive the holidays, but to find strength, healing and tools to move
forward in your daily walk through these painful emotions!
Cost is $5 and each participant will receive a Survival Guide that has 30 daily
devotions and other resources to help you find strength and healing. Scholarships
are available if needed. The sessions are for adults - we will not have childcare. This
excellent program is being offered as an outreach tool to our community, so please
invite friends, neighbors, or co-workers who may be experiencing grief to come join
us as we share the love, blessings and hope of Christ to our community.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THIS MONTH!
Turn your clocks back before you go to bed
on Saturday evening so you’ll be on time for
Sunday church on November 2nd!
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Once you’ve seen God at work, there’s no turning
back. Prepare to be transformed. . .to see the world
through new eyes. To experience God every day!
Watch for “God Sightings” in your life this week!
Joining Jesus On His Mission
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Adult Sunday Morning Bible Studies -
“Study of Isaiah“
“The Light Has Come”
“Spiritual DIscipline“
Led by Jim Runzheimer
Led by Joel Peterson
Led by Stan Taber
- Music Room
- Library
- Fireside Room
November 3
Romans, Part 1, Session 7
November 10
Romans, Part 1, Session 8
November 17
Romans, Part 1, Session 9 Handout given for Romans, Part 2
November 24
Romans, Part 2, Session 1
NEW LifeLight Bible Studies for 2014-2015
There will be two studies this season:
ROMANS I & II - Romans Part 1 ends November 17
and Romans Part 2 begins November 24.
I and II CHRONICLES - A 9 week study will begin on March 2, 2015.
We will continue with 2 classes shown below:
Monday Morning Class (for all ladies) -- meets 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
Our lecturer is Cherry Coffman. We will have occasional luncheons throughout the year to
enjoy each other’s company and renew friendships.
Monday Evening Class (for all adults) -- meets 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in our school at Grace
West.
Pastor Emeritus Dr. David Joeckel is our lecturer. A light meal is served at each evening
class.
Child care will be available for both classes upon request. Everyone is encouraged to be in "THE WORD" and to enroll
in these exciting studies. All are welcomed, members, non-members, friends, neighbors and the community.
No previous bible study experience is needed!
Lutheran Student Center @ UTA with Sabir Bashir
• Monday Lunch & Devotion @ noon
• Tuesday Dinner @ 7:00 PM
• Friday Biryani Dinner @ 7:00 PM
Be Sure to check out Brews & Bibles on Mondays @7:00 at various homes
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UTA LUTHERAN STUDENT CENTER - MINISTRY NEWS
Grace Ministry to Serve UTA Students at the Lutheran Student Center.
The Lunches Ministry has changed from Wednesday to Monday in order
that – “praise God”- Sabir Bashir, our new LSC Director, may be
pre sent. With very short notice, 20 students enjoyed pizza, salad, IceCream Sandwiches and loving fellowship with 10 volunteers from our Grace Family. We’re now able
to divide into volunteer teams to serve for the coming weeks. The 2nd week 46 students from the
Middle East, Asia, Mexico, South America, and Africa enjoyed the pizza, salad, and dessert meal;
and again the seeds of the Gospel were planted in their hearts through devotions. Each Friday
evening Grace shares God love through Biryani Night meals, a Middle Eastern dish, that draws 130+
students. Our Savior Lutheran Church, WELS hosts dinner and Bible Study on Tuesday night,
averaging 25+ students. Each of these events is a “mission trip” waiting to happen - and guess
what - you can hear the evening news, sleep in your own bed and be blessed by sharing the love
of our Lord and Savior. Want to have a part in this “stay home mission field” by donating money or
desserts or best of all visiting with one of the students?
Call Delores Smith at (817) 469-1578 or call the church office.
All donations are accepted with the “biggest smiles” that can cover the faces of all nationalities!
55+ - NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT
“Janet Boyanton. Esq.” is an Attorney who specializes in Medicare,
Medicaid, VA Benefits, and Long Term Care Solutions. No one l ikes
to think about retirement and they usually start planning for it when
near retirement.
Janet Boyanton can advise us on the following:
• What Medicare and Medicaid will-and won’t pay for.
• How veterans and their spouses can tap into little-know benefits.
• How private pay options like long-term care insurance, annuities
and life insurance can be used.
JANET BOYANTON WILL TEACH US WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW CAN CLEAR UP ANY FALSE
ASSUMPTIONS THAT WE MAY HAVE.
Do not miss this program!!
Church Workday here at Grace Lutheran!
Saturday, November 8th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Lunch will be served at 12:00!
The day’s focus will be to organize the storage
building, pulling everything out and rebuilding
storage spaces in order to make room for items
currently stored in other areas at Grace.
Thank you!
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Come join us. . . and invite friends, co-workers and neighbors to enjoy delicious
desserts, exciting entertainment and beautiful decorations as we pause to worship
our God, the creator of everything, who gives us hope, strength, comfort and joy.
We’ll reflect on the calm silences and sounds heard on that holy night so long ago
and more recently.
Elizabeth Ott is in charge of hostesses again this year. Several hostesses have
claimed their table, but we still need more hostesses and our male servers. Please
contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or 817.875.4105 or the Church Office for
more info. Hostess are encouraged to attend the hostess meeting that is scheduled
for Nov. 16th at 9:45 AM in the GLEE Wing Room E-8.
Men - Joe Elmers is the Captain in charge of the male servers the night of the event.
Please contact Joe at 817.773.7706 to let us know we can count on you this year to
be a server - the ladies appreciate you very much!!
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE NOV. 9, 16 & 23 in the
Connection Corner for $8 each. Buy your tickets early - we
sell out quickly! Don’t miss this year’s special event and bring
a friend with you - what a great way to start your holiday!
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THE EYEGLASS MINISTRY AT GRACE
Did you know this year four million pairs of eyeglasses will be thrown away in the U.S. while 158
million people worldwide will suffer from uncorrected vision? Each year, MOST Ministries, a
recognized LCMS service organization, provides recycled eyeglasses to people living in developing
nations around the world. Generous individuals, churches, and organizations across the U.S. collect
and send used eyeglass to MOST Ministries where they are sorted and tested by volunteers, and
repackaged for distribution through short-term mission teams.
The cost of a pair of glasses in many developing nations is equivalent to a year’s salary. Without
assistance from MOST Ministries, thousands of people would go without the glasses they need to
work, read, or attend school. MOST Ministries often provides the only pair of eyeglasses a person
will ever own.
Please support MOST by putting your used eyeglasses, and those of your friends and family, in the
marked basket on the round table in the narthex. Grace has sent several hundred pairs of
eyeglasses to MOST over the last few years. The eyeglasses help in reaching those who have yet
to hear the Good News of God’s love and saving grace. Your used eyeglasses really do matter and
the used glasses and YOU can make a HUGE difference in people’s lives!
MEMORIALS and HONORARIUMS
Memorials: Monetary gift given to a Grace Ministry Fund
in memory of a loved one or friend.
Honorarium: Monetary gift given to a Grace Ministry Fund
in recognition of a loved one or friend.
The following memorials/honorariums have been received within the period of September 15 thru
October 15, 2014:
LifeLight Bible Study: In memory of Jerry Sparks (brother of Joe Sparks)
by Cherry Coffman and Jean Muelschen.
Music Ministry:
Honoring Walt and Diane Baumann on their 50th anniversary
by Larry & Joyce Milbrandt, Brad & Brenda Baumann and Paul Baumann.
The holiday sign-up
Sheet for the Poinsettias
Will be available soon!
Order yours today!
We’re looking for a few volunteers
for our nursery during the Sunday
ser vices. A love for children is all
that is required. See Mrs. Amy Laird
for more information!
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Please help support Perry Smith School in Liberia, Africa (Perry is a
member of Grace) by taking a bag and filling it with school supplies.
Perry’s school has children from grades Kindergarten to 5th and his
school has graduated 9 children from kindergarten. Perry’s village
is poor and this is a great opportunity for children in his village to
break the cycle of poverty by becoming Christians and leaders in his
country. This is a FREE Lutheran
School.
At Grace, we have the potential
to save lives. Not just spiritually,
but physically as well!
DID YOU KNOW:
Your Donation Can Save 3 Lives!
Grace Lutheran Church
Sunday, November 16
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
210 W. Park Row
Arlington, TX 76010
All aboard the
Carter BloodCare Bus
over by the youth shed.
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All are welcome to attend!
B2 Small Group
We are a group of young adults with children who meet one Friday a month.
For more information, please contact Lindsay Ali at 817.296.6416.
Blessings Group
We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM in various homes. This group welcomes couples
and singles. No child care provided. Contact Sid and Mary Jo Cook at 817-457-1198 for more information.
Brews & Bibles
We meet every Monday at 7:00 PM at various locations. Calling ALL young adults 21-30 (single, engaged or
married)! Led by Micah Raebel, Chelsey Masterson and Jen Rukavina. For information, call Micah at
219.613.6343.
Cross Training Coffee Club CALLING ALL MEN!!
What: Men’s Coffee Time @ Mochalux Coffee
Where: 1101 Bardin Rd., Arlington, TX. 76018
When: Every 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Why: Bible Study, Coffee & Bond of Brothers
Contact: Scott Pinnow 817.714.0936 email: [email protected]
Empty Nesters
We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays at 7:30 PM in the Fireside Room. This group is for mature singles or couples
who enjoy mutual support, Bible study, prayer, fellowship and mission opportunities. For more information, call
Nancy Grieser at 817.467.7212 or Susan White at 972.979.2188.
Golf Group
Led by Robert Matthys. For more information, please call Robert at 817.860.8641. This is a SUMMER ONLY
interest group.
Hankins’ Group
We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 PM in various homes. This group is for retired couples and
individuals who care for and support each other while enjoying Bible study, fellowship and outreach.
Contact Wayne Hankins at 817.375.3922.
Hertel TLC Group
We meet the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in various homes. This group meets for Bible study,
prayer, fellowship and support of each other. They also serve dinner at the Arlington Life Shelter once or twice
a year, provide Christmas for a family in need, and provide refreshments for SOULedOut Students the 4th
Wednesday of each month. This group is for couples only. Contact Donna Hertel at 817.277.6984 for more
information.
Hunting & Fishing Group
Led by Eric Rathjen. For more information, please call Eric at 817.860.2460. This interest group is still forming!
Mama’s and Papa’s Group
We meet the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 7:00 PM in the Fireside Room and Gym. This group is focused on a
relationship with the Lord and each other. They study curriculums that question our struggles and point us back
to God. For more information, contact Andrea Oliver at 469.371.8581.
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Piecemakers
This group welcomes everyone with willing hearts and hands to help make quilts and assemble kits
benefitting those less fortunate. They meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. in the church basement. Please
contact Cyndy Otto at 817.861.8208 if you can help! No experience needed!
Schmidt/Alloy Group
This group includes families of various ages and children/youth. They meet one Friday per month. Please
contact the Alloy’s at 817.446.1170 or Stephanie Schmidt at 817.561.6338.
Scrapbooking Group
Do you love to scrapbook and have great conversations? The day and time to meet will be
determined by those who sign up. For more information, call Susan Hoar at 817.299.9592. This
interest group is still forming.
Women of Wisdom (WOW)
We meet the 1st Friday at 7:00 PM at 1501 North Watson Road in Arlington. All married or single women over
50 who would like to grow in Bible study, wisdom, summer mission opportunities, faith and friendship may
contact Gwen Coy at her work number 817.640.4151.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Stop by the Texas District Church Extension Fund (TexasCEF) table in the narthex on Sunday,
November 2, to learn about an investment that benefits you and the Lutheran Church.
Invest in the Texas District Church Extension Fund and receive a return on your investment.
More information as well as investment applications can also be found on the Texas CEF website:
www.texascef.org. You can also call the CEF at 888-951-1233 for assistance. In addition,
Sandra Pecard (817-308-2061), the Grace congregation representative, can help with getting any
information you may need.
WHAT ARE THE CURRENT RATES?
Investment Type
Rate
APY
Flex Savings (deposit and withdrawal
at
any time without penalty)
Fixed-Rate Term Note - 1 year
0.5%
0.5%
0.75%
0.75%
Fixed-Rate Term Note - 3 years
1.25%
1.26%
Fixed-Rate Term Note - 5 years
1.75%
1.76%
Floating-Rate Term Note - 1 year
0.25%
0.25%
Floating-Rate Term Note - 3 years
1.00%
1.00%
Floating-Rate Term Note - 5 years
1.75%
1.76%
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Beulah Bentley ~
“I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.”
Psalm 116:1
Robert Earl Borchardt ~
“I want to know Christ - yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings,
becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not
that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of
that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”
Philippians 3:10-12
Andreas “Andy” Peter Karaganis ~
“Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come
from?” I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great
tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 7:13-14
Vera McLeod ~
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.
Psalm 116:15
Grace Lutheran Church to host St. Peter’s Lutheran College!
From Sunday, November 30th to Wednesday, December 3rd, Grace will be hosing the St. Peter’s
Lutheran College Band hailing from Brisbane, Australia! St. Peter’s LC will be taking a three-week
tour through the southern United States and we are their very first stop! They will perform a concert
of sacred and secular music for all ages at Grace on Monday, December 1st at 7 PM. We would like
to invite YOU to host these kids, ranging in ages from 15-18. This is a great opportunity to create
lasting relationships with friends overseas! And hosting is so very EASY!
Here’s a schedule for our hostsR
11/30 Sunday
4:00p Hosts pick up kids from GLC
12/1 Monday
8:00a Hosts drop kids off at GLC
6:00p Hosts may help provide food to kids before the
Concert (optional)
7:00p St. Peter’s Lutheran College performs at Grace!
9:00p Hosts take kids home from GLC
12/2 Tuesday
7:30a Hosts drop kids off at GLC
6:30p Hosts pick up kids from GLC
12/3 Wednesday
8:00a Hosts drop kids off at Grace for farewells.
If you need help dropping the kids off early because of work, let us know.
Do not let that deter you from hosting! THANK YOU!
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Grace Lutheran School News
November, 2014
The Kindergarten through 8th grade children will present the Christmas play
A Christmas Carol on Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale demonstrates the joy
and power of a life changed by grace. The children will sing many favorite
Christmas carols throughout the presentation. We invite you to join us in
preparing for the coming of the Christ child with this delightful and
beloved story!
Thursday, December 4
Preschool Christmas Program
6:30pm in the Sanctuary
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
For the seventh year, the GLS Band students, decked out in red shirts, blue
jeans, and Santa hats, will be participating in the Richardson Christmas
Parade! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 6.
The band students will also be demonstrating what they have learned so far
this year with a Christmas concert at 1:15pm on Wednesday, December 17
in the school atrium.
Tell Your Friends!
GLS is hosting an Open House on Monday, December 1
at 6:30pm. At this time of year, parents start considering
new educational options for the next school year and we
are opening our doors to interested families. If you know a
family that would benefit from the kind of one-on-one
attention in a Christian context that GLS can provide,
please encourage them to attend this fun event!
Friday, December 19 is an Early Dismissal Day, with classes ending at 11:30am.
Classes for all ages and grades resume on Wednesday, January 7.
The children, faculty, staff of Grace Lutheran School wish you
a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
Go Saints!
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FAMILY/STUDENT MINISTRY – November
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
KIDS’ POWER HOUR
At KPH, we want our children to experience the love of Jesus through high impact discipleship that
teaches kids to know and love God with their whole person: heart, soul, mind and strength! At KPH,
Kids Kount! (Partnering with Kingdom Quest Sunday School)
Toddlin’ (2 and younger) meets in Room 101 (Grace Lutheran School - GLS)
Faith growth opportunities are important and essential for our youngest members!
At this point in time, TWO TEACHERS ARE NEEDED for this age group.
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3 Year Olds - Kindergarten meet in Room 110 (GLS) with Mrs. Amy L.
Grades 1-4 meet in Room 111 (GLS) with Ms. Shelley S.
TWEENS
Grades 5-6 (Meeting Room 3) with Mrs. Lydia M. and Mrs. Sherry B. Our LIVE
curriculum is designed to help students explore key biblical truths and scriptural
moments all with the goal of helping them live Jesus-centered lives as they
dis cover what the Bible is all about.
LIFEGROUP Confirmation Ministry (Meeting Room 4)
Our goal is to build up our 7th and 8th grade students in the Christian faith while equipping parents to
serve as their child’s primary faith facilitator. Through Catechism studies, life-application, discussion,
projects, family faith interaction, speakers, field trips, service and fellowship, preteens and young
teens will eagerly explore the awesomeness of God and the mysteries of the Christian faith. They
will grow in knowledge of the unique history of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and they will
have the opportunity to take personal ownership in declaring, by the power of the Holy Spirit, their
own allegiances to Christ.
The focus for November is on the Lord’s Prayer, led by Principal Steve Stigler and accompanied by
mentors who guide students along the way (Mrs. Alease B., Ms. Diana P. and Mr. Frank V.). There
is no lesson on November 30.
HIGH SCHOOL Youth Grades 9-12 (Youth Shed)
Youth will finish Joining Jesus on His Mission and then dive in to LIVE (as in liv), where they will
tackle timely topics and biblical truths through engaging conversations. Students will discover how
Scripture directly relates to what they’re dealing with right now. They will be challenged to think critically and figure out why they believe what they believe. Join us for authentic discussion!
POST-HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
We are blessed to have many young adults at Grace and in our
community. We would love to start a Sunday morning Bible
study for 18-20somethings, but we are in need of leadership.
Please let Serena P. or Micah R. know if you are interested in
learning more about leading this ministry that would offer our
students and their friends a great opportunity to dig into Scripture
together and explore God’s relevance in their lives!
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MINISTRY, SOULedOut Students (SOS) 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Not only are we striving to make a difference in the lives of our children and youth, but we are
striving to make a difference in families, in the community and in the lives of those whom Christ
calls us to minister to! SOS is guided by Matthew 22:37-39 and includes Bible lessons, fellowship,
games, service, missions, outings, food and family fellowship.
A (free-will donation) meal will be served in the Family Life Center in the Fireside Room at 6:00p,
with programming beginning at 6:30 and ending at 7:30. (Meals will vary.)
NO SOS on Nov. 26 – Happy Thanksgiving!!!
CHILDREN up to 4th Grade meet in the gym with Mrs. Sharon V. and Mrs. Vinessa Y.
TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS (Grades 5-8) (MR4)
Nov. 5
On Campus
Nov. 12: Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center Ministry (Off Campus)
Nov. 19
On Campus
Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Eve (Remember: NO SOS)
HIGH SCHOOL (Youth Shed)
5
Braille Ministry
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Bible Study/Fellowship
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Campus Mission
SPECIAL EVENTS - November and early December!
We believe it’s important for the body of believers to enjoy one another’s company! We live such
busy lives and travel to so many different places throughout our week, it’s nice to connect with one
another every now and then and pause to celebrate what God is doing in our lives as a church family. Sometimes we meet as family units, and other times we meet in various age groups. Sometimes
we meet at church and other times out in the community. Friends are always invited!
TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS
Dec. 14
Save the date! Christmas Party!
HIGH SCHOOL
Nov. 2
Lunch Out will be rescheduled for another month.
Nov. 9
House Group: God’s Not Dead Bible Study, 4:30p, Schmidt’s
Nov. 15
Meet at church 5:45p. Whirly Ball in Hurst is $10 per person. Laser tag is an extra $5.
You may want to bring $ for snacks. Eat before you come. Invite friends! Parent/Adult
drivers needed! Return by 9p.
Nov. 23
The Driving/Choices Milestone will be moved to another night in 2015.
Dec. 5-6
Save the date! Girls vs. Guys Overnighter (& Christmas party, including a gift exchange from items around your house)! This event is in place of Pine Cove and the
progressive dinner.
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PRAYER PARTNER MINISTRY
This ministry partners adult prayer mentors with elementary
students, tweens, teens and young adults (2 years post high
school). If you are interested in having a prayer partner, please
speak with Serena.
Ways to serve this November as a family in the community:
Heritage Oaks Thanksgiving Meal:
Help is needed from 5-9p, Thursday, Nov. 20.
Contact Greydon, the Activities Director,
817-274-2584.
Church Work Day:
8a-12 noon Saturday, Nov. 8, :
Tweens & Teens will refresh (aka: paint!) the Youth Shed, MR 3 & 4.
Everyone else is invited to grab your hammers, work gloves, rakes & such and join us!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Heidi Peterson serves as the Volunteer Director for Kids’ Power Hour
on Sunday mornings and is always willing to lend a helping hand! “I
grew up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. My dad was a pastor and my mom
was a stay-at-home mom. I am the youngest of 4. I have been to
Lutheran schools my entire life, from nursery school to college (until I
went to Texas Wesleyan to get my graduate degree). I played tennis
in high school. My family loved to travel. I met Joel here at Grace; we also love to travel with our
own children and explore God's amazing world! I thank and praise God every day for the beautiful
family He has given me!”
Also On The Menu:
Don’t forget on November 15th, we will meet at church to get to WHIRLY
BALL in Hurst! Time to catch a ride will be 5:45 PM. The cost is $10 per
person with laser tag costing an extra $5. Bring some extra cash for snacks,
(but eat before you come) and invite your friends! Parent/adult drivers are still
needed and we’ll all be back home by 9 PM!
And yet another great idea!
On November 14th, at 6:30 PM, we’re having a
PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT “Grace Unplugged” at
Serena’s home! Bring a sweet and/or salty snack to
share when you come!
God’s joy and blessings to you all in Jesus!
Serena Pace, DMin, DCE
Family Life & Student Minister
[email protected]
817-274-1626, X 114
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Please note our new extensions which are available!
Phone calls received between 6 PM to 7 AM will automatically go into a general mailbox
where you will have the option to select a specific extension. Any calls in the general
mailbox will be returned as soon as possible.
Rev. Dr. Russell C. Hildebrandt, Senior Pastor
817.274.1626 X103 - office
817.475.8853 - cell
[email protected]
Rev. Dr. David B. Joeckel, Pastor Emeritus
817.265.6146 - home
817.688.0454 - cell
[email protected]
Dr. Serena Pace, DCE (Family & Student Minister)
817.274.1626 X114
[email protected]
Lou Anne Hoffman (Church Office Manager)
817.274.1626 X100
[email protected]
Darla Creel (Church Office Assistant)
817.274.1626 X101
[email protected]
Debbie Hall (Publications Editor)
817.274.1626 X102
[email protected]
Sharon Folks (Business Manager)
817.274.1626 X104
[email protected]
Steve Stigler (Dir. of School Ministries)
817.274.1654
[email protected]
Elizabeth Ott (School Business Manager)
817.275.5131 X106
[email protected]
Sherry Burgdorf (Dir. of Preschool Ministries)
817.275.5131 X107
[email protected]
Mark Oxner (Media Room)
817.274.1626 X110
[email protected]
Josh Smith (Media Room)
817.274.1626 X110
[email protected]
Scott Cunningham (Facilities Manager)
817.274.1626 X112
[email protected]
Micah Raebel (Dir. of Music & Worship Arts)
817.274.1626 X115
[email protected]
We are located at:
210 W. Park Row, Arlington, TX. 76010
Hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday 9 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone:
817.274.1626
Fax:
817.861.0193
Website:
www.glcsonline.org or www.grace.lc
Church Email:
[email protected]
Newsletter Publications:
[email protected]
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELDERS AND THEIR ASSIGNED MEMBERS
Eric Rathjen
A-B
Greg Roe
I-L
DelRay Alberts
S
Hank Jacobs
C-E
Mike Curtis M-O
Gary Folks
T-Z
Jim Schmidt
F-H
Stan Taber P-R
Head Elder
Joe Masterson
The Grace Newsletter is printed monthly. Articles are welcome to be published if submitted
by the15th of each month no later than 5:00 PM. Articles concerning our congregation may be
emailed to the publications address above or written/typed and brought to the Church Office.
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11/2
Al & Joyce Schultz
11/1
Keith Platt
11/11 John Biel
11/21
Kara Alloy
11/3
Chris & Susan Roberts
11/2
Melinda Schmidt
11/11 Tanner Harty
11/21
Peggy Alloy
11/4
A.J. & Susan Jones
11/3
Nancy Masterson
11/11 Barbara Pinnow
11/21
Nancy Mickelson
11/5
Alan & Moira Meyer
11/3
Anthony Westbrook
11/11 Kayla Thiede
11/21
Sheri Sterling
11/11
Dick & Martha Malec
11/4
James Layton
11/12 Troy Baumann
11/22
Cecilia Chavez
11/15
Brent & Aundrea Reynolds
11/4
Karissa Pratt
11/12 Jacob Hoar
11/22
Shawna Gibbs
11/17
Hosny & Huda Gad
11/4
Carol Rosse
11/12 Mackenzie Holtman
11/22
Ashley Jacobs
11/17
John & Donita Spawr
11/5
Addison Laird
11/14 Daryl Seefeldt
11/22
Kristin Runzheimer
11/19
Charles & Gerry Sparks
11/5
Simone Oliver
11/15 Paul Burgdorf
11/23
John Matthys
11/23
Deryl & Nichole Surratt
11/5
Christine Owens
11/16 Zachary Baumann
11/23
Charles Sparks
11/27
Hugh & Joann Boyle
11/6
Terry Coomes
11/16 Alexandria Baumann
11/25
Serena Pace
11/6
JoAnn Jeske
11/17 Grace Massie
11/26
Kim Bell
11/6
Luke Joeckel
11/17 Ethel Patterson
11/26
Jimmy Braziel
11/6
Matthew Joeckel
11/17 Michael Pulley
11/27
Judy Megaffin
11/6
Jessica Nieves
11/17 Lynn Smith
11/27
Christian Sessums
11/7
Deborah Hildebrandt
11/17 Alexander Stacy
11/28
Duane Satre
11/7
Norris Pratt
11/17 Mary Wolter
11/28
Donita Spawr
11/7
Imelda Rodriguez
11/18 Ellen Nielsen
11/29
Edith Goetsch
11/8
Don Walker
11/18 Arnold Petsche
11/29
Carol Hall
11/9
Charles Kunze
11/19 Ryan Baumann
11/29
Judy Horton
11/9
Esther Smith
11/19 Cameron Bodenstab
11/29
Kathy Petsche
11/9
Howard Stacy
11/19 Erica Farley
11/29
Laura Smith
11/9
Jennifer Tatrow
11/19 Linda Rawe
11/29
Paul Tatrow
11/9
Rae Ann Wagoner
11/19 Dawn Stacy
11/30
Chuck Dratwick
11/10 John Buckmaster
11/19 Dave Voss
11/30
Shannon Pinnow
11/10 Jason Voehl
11/20 Darla Creel
HONORING OUR HOMEBOUND!
Emma Colburn
1712 Glynn Oaks
Arlington, TX 76010
Terry Coomes
1115 San Juan Ct.
Arlington, TX 76012
(VISITING, PHONING OR SENDING CARDS)
817-275-3703
Sylvia Irwin
727 Brentford Place, #102
Arlington, TX. 76006
817-277-4047
Marshall & Gladys Moran
1406 Montclair
Arlington, TX. 76015
Al & Joyce Schultz
2029 Woodhaven Dr.
Arlington, TX. 76010
817-797-8083
817-275-4724
Marilyn Singer
2006 Iron Horse Ct.
Arlington 76017
817-465-3205
817-733-6713
Joshua Smith
2609 Chatham Ct.
Grand Prairie, TX. 75052
817-917-9423
817-560-3332
Nancy Turnbough
Grand Prairie Healthcare Center, 820 Small St.
Grand Prairie, TX. 75050
817-307-5904
682-478-7670
Dottie Engel
2500 Woodside Dr. Apt 1304
Arlington 76016
Shirley Palmer
810 Harmon Terrace
Arlington, TX. 76010
Billie Froehlich
419 Coker Valley
Kennedale, TX 76060
Arnold Petsche
704 Santo Cova Ct.
Ft. Worth 76126
James & Gladys Golden
Castle Rock Assisted Living, 5519 S Collins
#104, Arlington, TX 76018
817-999-6618
Linda Rawe
Horizon Bay, 2500 Woodside Dr, #1112
Arlington, TX. 76016
817-451-1127
Eileen Watkins
1413 Porto Bello Ct.
Arlington, TX. 76012
Barbara Hibbard
Waterford Apt. #209, 2650 W Park Row Dr,
Arlington Park in front circle
817-275-0311
Jo & Lew Schmidt
2915 S Fielder
Arlington, TX. 76015
Judy Wendland
Heritage Oaks, 1112 Gibbins Rd, Rm 613,
Arlington, TX. 76011
817-274-2584
817-375-0585
817-469-6507
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Sunday
11/2
8:30a & 11:00a Worship
Childcare - both services
9:45a Adult Bible Studies
9:45a KPH/Preteen S.S.
9:45a Lifegroup Conf. Study
9:45a Sr. High Bible Study
12:45p Lunch Out
1:00p Asset Mapping Seminar
5:00p Bean Supper
Daylight Savings Time!
11/9
8:30a & 11:00a Worship
Childcare - both services
9:45a Adult Bible Studies
9:45a KPH/Preteen S.S.
9:45a Lifegroup Conf. Study
9:45a Sr. High Bible Study
4:30p HS “God’s Not Dead”
(House Group)
11/16
8:30a & 11:00a Worship
Childcare - both services
9:45a Adult Bible Studies
9:45a KPH/Preteen S.S.
9:45a Lifegroup Conf. Study
9:45a Sr. High Bible Study
3:00p Surviving the Holidays
Carter Blood Drive
Near the Youth Shed
11/23
8:30a & 11:00a Worship
Childcare - both services
9:45a Adult Bible Studies
9:45a KPH/Preteen S.S.
9:45a Lifegroup Conf. Study
9:45a Sr. High Bible Study
4:30p Milestone Night:
Driving/Choices
11/30
8:30a & 11:00a Worship
Childcare - both services
9:45a Adult Bible Studies
9:45a Lifegroup Conf. Study
9:45a Sr. High Bible Study
St. Peter’s Lutheran College
kids arrive today!
First Sunday in Advent
Monday
11/3
9:30a Ladies LifeLight
Bible Study
11:00a UTA/LSC
Spaghetti Bible Study
7:00p Evening LifeLight
Bible Study
7:00p Brews & Bibles
Tuesday
11/4
6:00p Zumba!
7:00p UTA/LSC
6:30p Grace Fellowship Ministry
7:00p Blessings Group
7:30p Men’s Basketball
11/11
1:00p After Lunch Brunch
6:00p Zumba!
7:00p UTA/LSC
7:00p BOD meeting
7:30p Men’s Basketball
Wednesday
11/5
6:00p Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30p SOS Ministry
6:30p Joybells
7:00p Legacy Journey
7:30p Sanctuary Choir
11/19
6:00p Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30p SOS Ministry
7:30p Sanctuary Choir
11/12
6:00p Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30p SOS Ministry
6:30p Stephen Ministry
6:30p Joybells
7:00p Legacy Journey
7:30p Sanctuary Choir
11/18
1:00p Young Sr. Braille
6:00p Zumba!
7:00p UTA/LSC
7:00p Cross Training Coffee Club
7:00p Blessings Group
7:30p Men’s Basketball
11/26
6:00p Joybells
7:00p THANKSGIVING EVE
WORSHIP
11/10
9:30a Ladies LifeLight
Bible Study
11:00a UTA/LSC
Spaghetti Bible Study
7:00p Evening LifeLight
Bible Study
7:00p Brews & Bibles
11/17
9:30a Ladies LifeLight
Bible Study
9:30a UTA/LSC
Spaghetti Bible Study
6:30p British Club
7:00p Evening LifeLight
Bible Study
7:00p Brews & Bibles
11/25
7:00p UTA/LSC
6:00p Zumba!
7:30p Men’s Basketball
Veteran’s Day
11/24
9:30a Ladies LifeLight
Bible Study
9:30a UTA/LSC
Spaghetti Bible Study
7:00p Evening LifeLight
Bible Study
7:00p Brews & Bibles
Thursday
11/6
9:00a Braille Alpha
6:30p Praise Team
7:00p Braille Thumbprint
Friday
11/7
Church Office CLOSED
7:00p UTA/LSC BIryani Night
5:30p AAU Basketball
7:00p Mama’s and Papa’s
7:00p Women of Wisdom
Saturday
11/1
9:00a AAU Basketball
9:00a Altar Guild
9:00a FPU
9:00a Asset Mapping Seminar
9:15a Piecemakers
11/8
9:00a AAU Basketball
9:00a Altar Guild
9:15a Piecemakers
Grace Work Day!
11/15
9:00a AAU Basketball
9:00a Altar Guild
9:15a Piecemakers
5:45p H S Youth Whirlyball
11/22
9:00a AAU Basketball
9:00a Altar Guild
9:15a Piecemakers
11/14
Church Office CLOSED
7:00p UTA/LSC BIryani Night
6:30p Pizza & Movie Night at
Serena’s (Grades 5-8)
7:00p B2 (B Square) Grp
11/21
Church Office CLOSED
7:00p UTA/LSC BIryani Night
6:00p Braille WWFF
7:00p Mama’s and Papa’s
11/29
9:00a AAU Basketball
9:00a Altar Guild
9:15a Piecemakers
11/13
12:00p 55 +
6:30p Praise Team
7:00p Board of Elders
7:00p Hankins Group
11/20
6:30p Praise Team
11/28
Church Office CLOSED
5:00p UTA/LSC BIryani Night
Newsletter
Deadline Today
11/27
Church Office CLOSED
6:30p Praise Team
7:00p Hankins Group
Thanksgiving
Day
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