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Grace Lutheran
Church's Mission is to:
Welcome all people, proclaim
God's saving grace and equip
believers to be servants of
Jesus Christ
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Dear Grace Family,
Stay warm on this blustery cold day!
Ed Borkenhagen & Lisa Bernd
Thursday Evening Bible Study
"An Important Faith Question"
January 7, 2015
This Week's
Message
"The Voice,
Water and the
Spirit"
This Sunday is the
church festival
As we continue our interesting series of sessions about Bible
celebrating the baptism
verses that are on people's minds this week we look at the
story of Nathanael's less than enthusiastic impression of Jesus of Jesus. Mark's gospel
tells us Jesus was
in John 1. Nathanael was not willing to believe Jesus was
baptized in the Jordan
anything special because he came from the small town of
River by John the
Nazareth. "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" he
Baptist. At his baptism
sarcastically asked. Our session will look at this story as we
discuss how people come to faith in Jesus Christ. We meet in God poured out his Holy
Spirit upon Jesus. His
the library at 7:30 p.m.
baptism marks the
beginning of Jesus'
public ministry. This
Introducing Grace's Fiftieth
week my message
Anniversary Hymn
focuses on Jesus'
At our worship services this weekend we will be introduced to baptism, God's power of
the special hymn that will highlight many of our worship
creation and how our
services during our fiftieth anniversary celebration in 2015.
own baptisms shape our
"For the Glory of Your Name" will be sung throughout the year.
lives and lead us as
Eryn Durlam has written a special verse for Grace's fiftieth
servants of Jesus
anniversary.
Christ. We all had our
faith journey begin at
the baptismal font. It's
Annual Reports Available on Thursday
Copies of the annual report will be available for you
thisThursday, January 8. Please pick up a copy and look it
over in preparation for the January 25th annual meeting. There
will be an informal discussion of the annual report during the
education hour on Sunday, January 18th in Pastor Paul's
office.
Chili Lunch--January 25
After second service and prior to the Annual Meeting
onSunday, January 25, join the high school youth for a chili
lunch. The donations raised from the lunch will help support
their Boundary Waters trip this summer. You don't need to
RSVP for the lunch, just come hungry! If you'd like to help
supply any food items, please sign up on the donation sheet in
the gathering area. High school families, please sign up on
the High School Youth bulletin board to bring a batch of chili.
Annual Meeting
Grace's annual meeting will be held at12:30
p.m. on Sunday, January 25th. At the
meeting we will hear reports from our church
leaders, elect council members, members of
the 2015 Nominating Committee and voting members for the
2015 Greater Milwaukee Synod. We will also discuss and vote on
the 2015 church budget. Please plan to attend this important
meeting.
New Women's Book Groups
Beginning Next Week!
It's not too late to join! There will be two
groups reading "Carry On Warrior" by
Glennon Doyle Melton, and you can be a part
of whatever one works for you. Pastor Heidi
will be leading one on Tuesday nights
at 7pm in the library, and Lisa Bernd will be
leading one on Wednesday nights at 7pm in the library (which is
important to return there
from time to time to
remember what baptism
means for us.
Pastor Paul
Quick Links
Church Calendar
ELCA Website
Greater Milw. Synod Website
Adult Literacy Website
very convenient for moms of confirmation kids!).
Our first meetings will be Tuesday, January 13 or Wednesday,
January 14. You won't have to read the book by then- we'll take
some time to get to know one another, and probably have some
treats. We will divide the book up into manageable sections, so
don't panic at the thought of having to read a book every month.
Email Pastor Heidi at [email protected] or Lisa at
[email protected] Come, bring a friend, make a new friend,
and grow as a Christian!
Have you Been Looking for a Way
to Strengthen your
Faith at Home?
We have just the thing to help! Imagine a home
where every person feels loved, valued and
heard. Imagine a family that seeks God's
wisdom, will and Word together. Imagine an
intimate, affectionate community where every
night is an experience of caring, sharing, comfort
and peace.
You can make this beautiful picture a reality in
your home. But it won't happen by accident, you
need a plan! Holding Your Family Together is a workable,
powerful plan based on a simple nightly routine: Share, Read,
Talk, Pray, Bless. This is the FAITH5, and it has transformed
families around the world. No matter your child's age or your
family's unique situation, the FAITH5 can work for you. Inside
you'll find everything you need to get your family into a nightly
habit that will open your hearts to each other and to God.
Does this sound like an impossible dream? It's not, and you can
start . . . tonight.
The Faith 5
1. Sharing highs and lows of the day
2. Reading a key verse of scripture from Sunday's
preaching/teaching
3. Talking about how the highs and lows relate to the Scripture
and asking -- What is God saying to my situation?
4. Praying for one another's highs and lows
5. Blessing one another before turning out the lights on the day
Beginning January 18, Grace will be offering a class that will
teach this simple but powerful way to grow in faith, prayer, and
strengthen ties to God and your family (family can be any kind,
too- doesn't need to include kids!).
The class is called "Holding Your Family Together." It will be held
during the Adult Education time in Library, beginning January
18 and going for 6 weeks. You will want to purchase the "Holding
Your Family Together" book for $12. If this is problem, we can
get you a free copy. It's a VERY easy-to-read, entertaining book!
Email Pastor Heidi if you can attend, or sign up on the bulletin
board. We really hope you will make time to be there. You won't
regret it!
Poinsettia Plant Pick Up
Thanks to all who provided Poinsettia Plants for
the Christmas Services! They were a wonderful
addition to our Christmas cheer! Now, those
who donated a plant may take them home. They
may be taken from the worship center at any time, and if they are
no longer there when you come, they will be held in the church
kitchen through this Sunday, January 11th. There are plastic
bags and ribbons to tie them in the kitchen for your use - so you
can protect them during their ride home.
Junior Youth Group Lock In on January 16
The next event for our seventh and eighth grade JYG is an
overnight lock in at church on Friday, January 16th. We start
the fun at 7:30 p.m. The evening will be filled with all sorts of
group games, food and a time to talk about the importance of
friends. The cost is $6.00. Friends are welcome to come. We'll
wrap things up at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
High School Youth Group is Now HY☧E
(HYPE= Heightening Your
Positive/Christ Energy)
Welcome to the new and improved High School Youth GroupHY☧E! The "☧" is "Chi Rho"- or two Greek letters that are
the first two letters of Jesus' name in Greek. HY☧E will
continue to meet during the 9:15 Education Hour in youth room
(now the HY☧E Room), but we'll also be holding a variety of
fun events the first Sunday of each month. Mark your
calendars now for these exciting dates! All event sign-up
sheets and necessary permission slips will be posted on the
HY☧E bulletin board (to the right of the church office). We
invite all high school students to come to class, join us at an
event and invite a friend to come along...this is your group,
let's HY☧E it up!
Here's what's coming up for HY☧E!
·
January 25 - Serving Annual Meeting Chili Lunch
·
Feb 1 from 11:30-2 - HY☧E kick-off featuring pizza,
Nerf games and more!
·
March 1 - Sky Zone
·
March 29 - Serving Palm Sunday Brunch
·
April 12 - Rock Climbing
·
May 3 - Activity TBD by YOU!
Sign Up for Serving at St. Ben's
We will have the opportunity to help serve the meal at St.
Ben's in Milwaukee on Tuesday, January 13th. The sign-up
sheet is posted on the Outreach Bulletin Board in the
Gathering Space. Please indicate if you would like to car pool
and please add your phone number. Any questions please call
Trudi at 262-375-0958.
Sign Up for Serving at St. Ben's
We will have the opportunity to help serve the meal at St.
Ben's in Milwaukee on Tuesday, January 13th. The sign-up
sheet is posted on the Outreach Bulletin Board in the
Gathering Space. Please indicate if you would like to car pool
and please add your phone number. Any questions please call
Trudi at 262-375-0958.
Lunch Bunch
Please join us for lunch January 15th, 11:30 a.m. at Water
Street Brewery Restaurant.
RNT Outing
On Thursday, January 22nd at 11:30 we will
meet at Riverside Brewery Restaurant in West
Bend for lunch. Please let Jan Harpt know if you
will be attending [email protected].
Schlichts and Wrolstads are hosting.
A Special Adult Education Opportunity!
What's the story behind
those Great Spirituals?
As part of my requirements for seminary, I am focusing this
year on Christian Education, at all levels. As part of this
expectation and my pastoral formation, I will be holding a two
session adult education opportunity in February. In honor of
Black History Month, I will be leading a study of African
American Spirituals. These two very interactive sessions will
give us the chance to learn a bit about some of our favorite
songs, their history, and sing a bit together too. You may even
learn about some not so well known spirituals and a tidbit or
two about who wrote them and why. We will gather
after Thursday evening worship on February 19th and 26th.
On these two Thursday evenings in February we will be
gathering in the worship center, listen to some great songs and
even sing a bit together. Please join me!
Beth Walch
Volunteers Urgently Needed
Due to an increase in the number of individuals who are in
need of home delivered meals, volunteers are needed to
deliver noontime meals to homebound elderly in the Mequon &
Thiensville areas. You may deliver alone, as a couple, with a
friend or with your children. If you are able to share an hour a
month of your time, please contact Mary at the Ozaukee
County Aging Services Department at 238-8120 or 284-8120.
One Can Plan
Our ongoing mission is collecting nonperishable goods for
Ozaukee Family Sharing and All People's Church in
Milwaukee. Since summer we have delivered a very large
supply of food to APC and to Family Sharing. The yellow
barrel is located in the corner of the Gathering Area under the
Outreach Opportunity Bulletin Board.
Responsibility List
Responsibilities for Sunday, January 11
At the 8:00 a.m. service: Joan Tuttle is the assisting minister,
Terri Dimmer is the reader, Jerry Plyer's team is ushering,
Morgan Becker & Jane Johnson are the greeters, Lynda Lalley
is in the nursery, John Bernd is in the multimedia room, Anita
Bednarczyk has Coffee hour & Julie Bednarczyk is at the
Welcome Desk.
At the 10:30 a.m. service: Jack Walch is the reader, Jake
Garncarz is the acolyte, Jason Traxel's team is ushering,
Wendy Freeland & Sandy Luettgen are the greeters, Brooke &
Jeremy Napiwocki are in the nursery, DeeAnn Fugate is in the
multimedia room & Nicki Donahue is at the Welcome Desk.
Responsibility for Thursday, January 8
At the 6:30 p.m. service: Jim & Sherrie Duwe are the
greeters.
Responsibilities for Sunday, January 18
At the 8:00 a.m. service: Judy Hahn is the assisting minister,
Jessica VanSluys is the reader, Maddie Graefe & Jake
Salzman are the acolytes, Mark Koehler's team is ushering,
Jim & Sherrie Duwe & Diane Kiesow are the greeters, Sarah
Newell is in the nursery, Joe Fugate is in the multimedia room,
Joan Tuttle is the communion assistant, Linda Scott has
communion set up, Linda Borkenhagen has coffee hour &
Steve & Karen Janssen are at the Welcome Desk.
At the 10:30 a.m. service: Nicki Donahue is the reader, Blake
West & Keagan McCarthy are the acolytes, Wendy Freeland's
team is ushering, Pam & Mike Mueller are the greeters,
Amanda Sachse is in the nursery, Greg Schwartz is in the
multimedia room, Lisa LaMaster & Ken Steinhoff are the
communion assistants, Lori Mathias has communion clean-up
& A Volunteer is needed at the Welcome Desk.
Responsibility for Thursday, January 15
At the 6:30 p.m. service: Terry Mullens is the greeter.