Grace E-Notes
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A weekly publication for Grace Lutheran Church & Friends
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Please excuse any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Deadline for article submission is 3:00 p.m. on Mondays!
First Communion Class
Pastor Zimmerer will be organizing a first
communion class for those who wish to receive
the sacrament. Typically this can be done at
first grade or older. If your child is beginning
to ask questions about the sacrament and is
taking part in various parts of the service,
then he/she is probably ready. If you are
interested or have questions, please speak to
Pastor Zimmerer or e-mail him at:
[email protected]
(Pictured left to right—Rev. Jane Mar, Bishop Assistant NT/NL
Mission Area, ELCA, Miles Holder, and Pastor Scott Zimmerer)
Last Sunday we celebrated the
installation of Miles Holder as a
Synodicially Authorized
Worship Leader.
Readings & Psalm
November 23, 2014
Christ The King
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We welcomed Aaron into
the Church through The
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
this past Sunday.
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 23
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
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Weekly Calendars
Tuesday
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Friday
6:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM
Sunday
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
Monday
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
12:15 PM
2:00 PM
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
11/18/2014
Bible Study
Disciple Life
Fellowship
Pack 114
Worship/Music
11/19/2014
Choir Practice
11/20/2014
Quilting
Bible Study
Via de Cristo
11/21/0014
Pack 115 Den 5
11/22/2014
Pack 749
11/23/2014
Blood Pressure Clinic
Worship
Sunday School Programs
Worship
11/24/2014
Staff Meeting
BSA 723
11/25/2014
11/26/2014
11/27/2014 Happy Thanksgiving!
OFFICE CLOSED
11/28/2014
11/29/2014
11/30/2014
Worship
Sunday School Programs
Worship
Internship Committee
Pack 114 Committee Meeting
Calendar
2
First Communion Class
1
Metrocrest Services
5
Mrs. Claus Cookie Sale
6
Musical Notes
4
NT-NL News links
13
Operation Christmas Child
Pastor’s Advent Small Group—
Experiencing Purpose & Meaning In Your Life
5
Prayer Concerns
11
Prayer Ventures
12
Recipe
14
Tenth Annual Community Nativity Celebration
13
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Yellow Page
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Thank You
It is so hard to put into words the
gratitude and love I feel for this
wonderful congregation. You have
provided our family with food,
drinks, caring words, hugs, love and
prayers. No one could ask for more.
Dwane and I were truly blessed to be
welcomed into the family of Grace.
Thank you to everyone that attended
his memorial . Thank you to Fellowship for a lovely meal and to Scott
and Miles for the beautiful service.
Please continue to keep us in your
prayers.
Kathie Brown and Family
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Poinsettias
WELCA
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All articles for E-Notes & Bulletin
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than noon Monday—No Exceptions!
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Experiencing Purpose and Meaning In Your Life
Beginning this Advent on Sunday evenings at 5:30 Pastor Zimmerer will host a new small group
discussion. We will use a video-based series titled: Experiencing Purpose and Meaning In Life.
Through it we will look at very powerful true stories of how others have overcame adversity to make
a difference in the world. In reflecting upon their unique stories we will explore ways that God might
be leading us to new meaning and purpose in our lives.
Some of the stories that we will discuss are:
An armless man who found a career as a professional guitarist
A refugee from Rwanda who was determined to make a difference
A six-figure salary man who lost his job only to discover meaning in work he
never would have considered
Join us in the parlor for casual conversation, light refreshments, Scripture and prayer as we seek to
find deeper meaning and God-given purpose in our lives. Our first group will begin the first Sunday
of Advent, November 30th at 5:30pm. No sign up needed… just show up… and bring a friend.
The office will be closed
Thursday, November 27
In celebration of
Thanksgiving.
Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes
Remember, your shoebox(s) is due by
Nov. 23rd Please bring them to the church
by noon on the 23rd and place them in the
Sanctuary.
We will check the shoeboxes and assemble any additional boxes after the late
service on Nov. 23rd. We need a volunteer
to take our shoeboxes to our drop off
location (Prestonwood Baptist Church) by
the 24th.
If you would like to help check/assemble
shoeboxes, join me in the Fellowship Hall
after the late service, and if you’d like to
deliver our shoeboxes, please contact
Bev Wells at [email protected]
Thank You !
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Grace Lutheran Nursery Care
Do you enjoy spending time with the youngest
members of our Grace family? Please consider
volunteering in the nursery during late service.
This is a great way to get to know our young
families at Grace and give them a short break to
enjoy worship service. Thanks for your prayerful
consideration. To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/
go/20F0D4CA5A628A2FB6-nursery/11456520
Assisting With Worship
11/23/2014
8:30 AM
Abi Tjosvold
Acolyte
Musical Notes
11:00 AM
Olivia
McClenaghan
Acolyte
Easter & Renuka
Jeyasuthan
Greeters
Jim & Cheryl
Lundgren
Greeters
Joan Swenson
Lay Reader
Adela Iezzi
Lay Reader
Daniel Haas
& Vern Steinman
Ushers
David & Christa
Blank
Ushers
Greg Streder
Worship Assistant
Karen Schmid
Worship Assistant
Musicians
Gregg Schockman,
Director of Music Ministries—Piano
Tracey Flood, Judy Cheshier,
& Sarah McClenaghan—Cantors
Grace Lutheran Choir
Scattered Seeds—11:00 AM Worship
This past weekend was a busy one at Grace!
The Youth Choir joined forces with the Adults
at both services to sing the anthem "I Want
to Walk as a Child of the Light" by Benjamin
Harlan. It was great to see so many of our
youth participating in this special way.
A special thanks to Sarah McClenaghan for
helping and orchestrating this special event.
If you are not participating in the Youth Choir
and would like to join, please see me after any
service. Also this past weekend, our young
Sunday School members "Flash Mobbed" the
Congregational Meeting singing and playing
various rhythm instruments. It was fun!
Thanks to all who make the Music Ministry
at Grace so special.
Gregg Schockman,
Director of Music Ministries
Altar Guild
Linda Sha & Susan Tjosvold
Communion Set Up, Clean Up & Pour
Dorothy Goodrum—Bread
Miles Holder & Dave Tjosvold
Counting
Debra Campbell
& Blake Cavagnaro
Welcome Center
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Caroll Scott
Welcome Center
Demonstrate your
thankfulness this season
Each holiday season, Grace Lutheran
anticipates and relies on a seasonal increase
in contributions. It is through the offerings
and gifts of every individual and family in the
congregation that we are able to carry on our
ministries now and throughout the year.
If you need a convenient way to make
recurring contributions or plan to make an
additional gift before the end of the year, we
encourage you to check out our electronic
giving options. As the pace of life speeds up
around the holidays, you may find electronic
giving a most welcome way to make contributions.
Christmas Poinsettias
to adorn the Sanctuary
during the
Christmas Season
To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit
us online at www.GraceLutheranTX.org and
locate the Online Giving button. Or if it's
easier, complete a paper authorization form
available at the Welcome Center and return
it to the church office.
$9.00 each
Sign up in the
Welcome Center
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Orders taken thru
December 14, 2014
Your Stewardship Committee
Please use payment envelopes provided
and make your checks payable to
Grace Lutheran Church.
Questions—contact the office
972.492.4474
Metrocrest Services
November Donation Request
Grace Lutheran will continue to support the Metrocrest Services in their endeavor to serve the
communities in Denton county. Currently, they
have a great need for the following:
Cleaning Supplies – Laundry Detergent,
Dawn, Comet
Baked Goods – Corn Bread Mix, Muffin Mix,
Flour, Sugar
Hygiene Items – Toothpaste, Feminine
Products,
Please bring your donations, throughout the
month of Nov., and place them in the shopping
cart in the Narthex. We will deliver our donations on Sunday, Nov. 30th. to the Metrocrest.
Any questions, please contact Bev Wells at
[email protected] or Brigitte Holder
at [email protected]
Poinsettias may be taken home
after late service on Christmas Eve.
Thank you !
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Mrs. Claus Cookie Sale
Saturday, Dec 13th
9:00am – 12 noon
Need help with your Holiday baking? Help is on the way! WELCA is sponsoring an innovative
cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 13th in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00am – Noon. Upon arrival, you
will receive a bakery box (or 2) and a plastic glove. Then you will fill your box with whichever
kind of cookies, bars, fudge, brownies, candy, etc. you desire. You then go to the checkout
table, weigh your box of goodies, and pay $4 per pound. This fund raiser is to help with the
new kitchen, the soundproofing in the Fellowship Hall, WELCA expenses and other church needs.
Now, if you’d like to donate a batch of goodies for this sale that would be great, and very much
appreciated! Please sign up in the Welcome Center and start digging through your family recipes.
You will receive a copy of the Mrs. Claus Cookie Cookbook as a Thank You. This cookbook will
feature all of the items in the sale. Here’s what you need to do:
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Sign up by Nov. 30th in the Welcome Center if you want to bake something to donate
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Email your recipe to [email protected] by Dec. 5th
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Bake your cookies/goodies and put them on a festive Christmas platter. Don’t forget to
put your name on the bottom of the platter
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Bring your cookies to the church on Friday, Dec. 12th between 5:00pm-7:00pm
We will make a tent card identifying the baked item and who baked it. Any questions, please
contact Sue Tjosvold, Jeanne Witte, Bev Wells, Theresa Ward, or Cindy Nietubicz. Hope to see
you on Dec. 13th!
Thank you for your support.
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Here’s what to do:
Operation Christmas Child
Good News. Great Joy
Get a standard size shoe box (cover it with
Christmas paper if you like) or buy a plastic
shoe box with a lid.
Every shoebox gift you pack helps Samaritan’s Purse to reach children worldwide
with the good news of God’s love and the true
meaning of Christmas. The children are introduced to Jesus through the illustrated
Greatest of All booklets during the shoe box
distributions.
Please bring your shoe box to Grace by
Nov 23rd. We will check the shoeboxes and
assemble any additional boxes on Nov 23rd.
We need a volunteer to deliver our shoeboxes to our drop off location (Prestonwood
Baptist Church).
Our goal is for every shoebox to have the
hygiene items suggested, as well as some
school supplies. Then complete your box with
some toys, hard candy, or items of clothing
and include $7 to offset the cost of jet fuel
to distribute the shoeboxes around the
world. Please make your check payable to
Grace Lutheran WELCA and include it inside
your shoebox. A gift suggestion
list is featured at the end of this article as
well as in the Welcome Center. Each box can
bring joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ
to a child in need of hope. Any questions,
1. Pray for the child who will receive your
special gift.
2. Now have fun filling the box with the
hygiene items, school supplies, small toys,
hard candy, gum, socks, sunglasses,
flashlights, extra batteries, etc.
(see suggestion shopping list)
3. Fill out the Boy or Girl label and tape it to
the top of your box.
4. Include your cash or check (payable to
Grace Lutheran WELCA) for $7.00 to
cover shipping costs and place it inside
your shoebox.
5. Place a rubber band around your
shoebox when complete.
6. Return your shoebox by Nov. 23rd
We are thankful for your participation in
Operation Christmas Child.
Yours in Christ,
Bev Wells
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Operation Christmas Child
Shoe Box Gift Suggestions
Keep in mind the size of the shoebox when purchasing your items
OTHER ITEMS
Ball Cap
Brush
TOYS
Cards: Go Fish, Old
Maid
Frisbee
Comb
Harmonica
Extra Batteries
Toothbrush
Jacks
Flashlight
Toothpaste
Jump Rope
Flip Flops
Wash Cloth
Kazoo
Gloves
Light Up Toy
Gum
Marbles
Hair Barrettes
Colored Pencils
Noise Maker Toy
Hard Candy
Coloring Books
Play-doh
Lifesavers
Crayons
Puzzle Book
Lollipops
Dictionary
Slinky
Mints
Erasers
Small Ball
Scarves
Ink Pad Sets
Small Doll
Socks
Markers
Small Etch-a-Sketch
Sunglasses
Pencil Sharpener
Small Toy Tea Set
Tootsie Roll Pops
Pencils
Stuffed Animal
T-Shirt
Pens
Toy Jewelry
Watches
Picture Books
Yo-Yo
HYGIENE
Bar of Mild Soap
(place in a plastic bag)
SCHOOL ITEMS
DO NOT INCLUDE
1) Aerosol Cans
Candy Canes
2) Breakable Items - such as
(Snow Globes, Glass, Ceramic, etc)
3) Chocolate or Food Items (except Hard Candy)
4) Liquids or Lotions – such as
(Nail Polish, Body Lotion, etc)
5) Medications or Vitamins
6) Out of Date Candy
7) Used or Damaged Items
8) War-Related Items – such as
(Toy Guns, Knives, Tanks,
Ruler
or Military Figures)
Solar Calculators
Writing Pad/ Paper
Next Book Club
Wednesday, December 3rd at 9:30 AM
Church Parlor
We will begin reading . . . Still Alice By Lisa Genove
Pick up a copy at your favorite book place and then join us for a lively discussion. (Refreshments provided)
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Invite your friends!!
Annual Wine and Cheese Party
December 13 at 7 PM
Terry Vaziri’s home
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PRAYER CONCERNS
NOTE: Due to privacy concerns all persons on prayer list MUST give their permission to be listed.
GRACE MEMBERS
Blake Cavagnaro & Family
Jan Ellis
Amy Gulliksen (YAGM—Ministry)
Miles Holder (TEEM Seminary Student)
Scott McClenaghan
Louise Norris
Barbara Olson
Buster Roop
Jo An Stanley
Bryan Swenson
Rev. Nolan Sucher
Richard Tjosvold
Charlotte Weirich
Ebola & Malaria Victims
& Medical Personnel
The Unemployed & their families
FAMILY & FRIENDS
Arik
Darrel Abston
Chris Adkins
Nan Andrews
Crystal Archer
Mavis Barrow
David Baxter
Janet Brown
Sandy Devine
Brian Ellis
Lynette Forbes
Ulane Franklund
Mary Beth Girowski
Ruby Gorman
Joan Gulliksen’s mother
Rachel Jevaseely
Beulah Jones
Joseph Jones
Tony Kenworthy
Scott Nietubicz’ friend’s dad
Brian Peterson
Janet P.
Megan Raley
Joseph Reinert
Vickie Roberts
Mary Singley
Dale Swenson
Kerri Tamberelli’s parents
Irene Thorson
Adam Tjosvold
Ethel Zimmerer
GRACE MEMBERS
in ASSISTED LIVING
Joe Dzikonski
Mary Frank
Dorothy Hicks
Mary Howard
Cherrylin Langley
Inez Moilan
Kay Sembrick
Peggy Smith
MEN & WOMEN
OF THE ARMED FORCES
Richard Cox
LT Chuck Cranston, US Navy
Scott Gulliksen, US Marine Corps
Jay Lundberg, Navy
Amy Gulliksen – YAGM
Ministry in Jerusalem
Keep up with Amy's work by following her blog:
OnThisJourneyCalledLife.com
and by receiving her newsletter by emailing her at
[email protected].
Lord God, you alone are the source of all
healing and so we give you thanks for all
your gifts of strength and life, and above
all we thank you for the gift of your Son,
through whom we have faith and strength.
Grant health to the ill, strength to the weak, comfort
for the sad, patience to those with chronic infirmities,
hope to the distressed and anxious, healing to the
addicted, and peace to the dying; in your name we
pray. Amen
If you would also like to financially support the
YAGM ministries, please call 800-638-3522 for
credit card payment, or send a check to:
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
PO Box 71764
Chicago, IL 60694-1764.
Please write: "Amy Gulliksen GCS 3092" on the
memo line.
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PRAYER VENTURES
—— November 2014 ——
These petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the church.
November 24
We raise up the pastors of our church, the men and
women of the ELCA who shepherd your people, and
we give thanks for Justus Falckner, Jehu Jones, and
William Passavant, early pastors in North America,
whom we commemorate today.
November 18
Creator God, you trusted us to protect the earth, to
protect our future and the future of our children. We
give thanks for this church’s global partnerships that
work to offer a unique understanding of the impact
climate change is having on the food security and
livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities
around the world.
November 26
As we near the end of a church year and calendar
year, we give thanks for the ELCA Foundation,
whose gift planners assist this church with financial
plans that address our questions concerning yearend charitable gifts.
November 19
We give thanks for the men and women who work or
who have worked to protect our nation and world.
We especially pray for our veterans and the chaplains and volunteers of this church who bring them
comfort.
November 27
On this day of thanksgiving in the United States, we
are grateful for the abundance of the good things of
God's creation. Paul reminds us that our thanksgiving overflows into generosity. As the body of Christ
in the world, we give ourselves away as bread for the
hungry.
November 20
Gracious God, we are a church that believes you are
calling us into the world together. We give thanks for
ELCA World Hunger and its work and mission of
reaching communities in need with innovative solutions that get at the root causes of hunger.
November 28
We give thanks for ELCA Good Gifts, and its mission
to help grow the church, fight hunger and transform
lives. We are a church that is freed in Christ to serve
and love our neighbor. With our hands, we do God’s
work of restoring and reconciling communities in
Jesus Christ’s name throughout the world.
November 21
We give thanks for Lutheran Campus Ministries and
the 26 colleges and universities of the ELCA, rooted
in the liberal arts and sciences and a Lutheran expression of the Christian faith and committed to
global education.
November 22
We give thanks for Lutheran World Relief, an ELCA
partner, dedicated to ending poverty, injustice and
human suffering around the world.
November 29
We give thanks for the ELCA Mission Investment
Fund, celebrating 100 years of strength and stability
in offering investments and ministry loans to individuals and congregations.
November 23
We raise up the faithful bishops of this church, especially Clement, Bishop of Rome, whom we commemorate today. Inspire us with the memory of Miguel
Agustín Pro, martyr, whom we also commemorate
on this day, and all men and women who have given
their lives in witness to your love and truth.
November 30
We give thanks for the apostles, especially Andrew,
whom we celebrate on this day. The first of the disciples to be called by Jesus, give grace, oh God, to all
who are called by your holy word.
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NT-NL NEWS
Grace Lutheran Church
1200 E. Hebron Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75010
December 2014
Phone: (972)492-4474
Office Hours:
Mondays – Thursdays 9:00–3:00
Website: http://GraceLutheranTX.org
Select an item below to view newsletter.
Sunday Morning Schedule
Worship 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Sunday School Programs 9:45 AM
Nursery Available at 11:00 AM Service
NT-NL Briefings - December 2014
Briarwood Vine - December 2014
Pastor: Rev. Scott Zimmerer
[email protected]
Miles Holder, Vicar
MEF Seeds that Change - December 2014
Aaron Colwick
Director of Youth Ministries
[email protected]
Gregg Schockman
Director of Music Ministries
[email protected]
Paula Parker
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
[email protected]
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PEANUT BUTTER "BUCKEYE" PRETZEL BITES
(Submitted by Pastor)
Ingredients:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbs softened butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
minature pretzels
1 bag of chocolate chips or Merkins Choc. wafers
Instructions:
Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. In mixing bowl, beat peanut
butter and butter until combined. Add sugars and mix well. You should be able to
roll mixture into small balls without sticking to your hands. If needed, add more
powdered sugar until it is easy to roll. Take each ball and sandwich between two
pretzels. Place on wax paper. When done, stick in the freezer for a few minutes.
Melt the chocolate (I used Merkins Choc. wafers - easier to work with). Dip each
pretzel bite halfway into the chocolate and place on wax paper to set.
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