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Grace ... by the Mall There's a Place for Christ in Your Life! |
Grace News & Events
THIS WEEK
| Sun 5/19 |
Worship |
9:30am |
| Sun 5/19 | Fellowship | 10:30am |
| Sun 5/19 | Sunday School | 10:45am |
| Sun 5/19 | The Gate Church | 4:40pm |
| Tue 5/21 | Prayer Gathering | 9:00am |
| Tue 5/21 | Grace Softball VV11 | 6:15pm |
| Thu 5/23 | Card Ministry | 10:00am |
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| Sun 5/26 | Worship | 9:30am |
| Sun 5/26 |
Fellowship |
10:30am |
| Sun 5/26 | The Gate Church | 4:30pm |
| Mon 5/27 | Memorial Day-Office Closed | |
| Tue 5/28 | Prayer Gathering | 9:00pm |
| Tue 5/28 | Grace Softball VV10 | 6:15pm |
| Wed 5/29 | Worship Team | 6:30pm |
| Wed 5/29 | Grace Chorale | 7:15pm |
| Fri 5/31 | OPALS Breakfast Meeting | 9:30am |
| Fri 5/31-6/1 | Mpls. Synod Assembly | |
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April 12, 2013 Youth Lock-in....Coffee Time! |
| UPCOMING AND ONGOING |
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MAY "TIDINGS" NEWSLETTER ... Click here
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| GRACE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING to take place on Sunday, June 2nd, for the purpose of discussion and voting for a pastor for Grace Lutheran Church. The name of the selected and council approved candidate will be presented at this meeting. All voting members are encouraged to attend. |
| THE SUMMER IS LINING UP at Grace with great music! We have a hymn sing on May 26, both Worship Team and Grace Chorale to sing on June 9, Travis Westgor will grace us with his wonderful voice on June 16, and the Minnetonka Clippers - a Barbershop Chorus - will be on hand June 23. There are still spots available so if you would like to sing, play an instrument or know of traveling musical talent, let Tim Huttner know. |
| VBS STAFF has been set for this summer. Pastor Becky will teach an adult version of what the kids will be studying, Britt will teach the kids, Ben has games, Tara has music and Carol with her wonderful talent has crafts again this year. Audrey is in charge in the kitchen. We decided on bright t-shirts this year with the Investigation Destination logo for staff. Since there will be other adults in the building with the adult classes we needed to make sure the kids recognized their leaders. All leading up to Grace being the "Destination" for a great VBS this summer! |
| GRACE SOFTBALL begins again! These games are awesome to attend. Great fellowship, great fun! Click on the link above ("Tidings" Newsletter) to get all the details! Questions? Talk to Ben Humlie. |
| SCOOPS FOR YOUTH is back! Every second Sunday of June, July and August, we will have ICE CREAM after the service. |
| GRACE-FULL YOUTH OUTREACH to began this summer. Adopting a road, bagging groceries, visiting shut ins are just a few ideas. Want to know more? Talk to Britt or contact the church office. |
| NEW GRACE T-SHIRTS FOR SALE NOW! Two designs. Take a look at them in the narthex. Order forms are available in the office. Proceeds to go to the Parking Lot fund. There are two more sundays to order. The hard deadline is June second. |
| AUGUST 12th IS LUTHER NIGHT AT THE TWINS and once again, Grace is going! Cost is $13.00 for upper level tickets (distribution will be much better this time). For more information see the sign up sheet in the narthex or contact Ben Humlie. |
| GRACE IS GOING CAMPING AGAIN! Where? Lake Byllesby! When? June 28-30! This is a great time for ALL AGES!! Come for the Awesome Ben Humlie Fish Fry on Saturday night, sing camp songs and just have some wonderful outdoor FUN!! There will be fishing, swimming, lots to eat and great company! Talk with Ben or Tara Humlie for more information or call the office. Tenting only, first 18 to sign up. (Don't forget the S'mores!) |
| VBS "INVESTIGATION DESTINATION" IS COMING THIS SUMMER! Watch for further details about how you can help our kids become international spys who will "investigate" the life of Jesus Christ. |
| MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! Tim Huttner will be working with any youth who are interested in singing. You may contact him at 952-200-4553 or timh479901@yahoo.com. If you are interested in being a part of the strings group, please contact Kris Martin. |
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MEMBERSHIP Grace welcomes new members! If you are interested in becoming a member of Grace Lutheran Church and working to build God's Kingdom in this community, please speak with Pr. Becky.
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AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM will be held on April 7, 2013. Our confirmands this year are Tiller and Jennifer Miller, Emily Grant, Sarah Kottwitz and Joey Rossen. Congratulations to them and keep them all, including our awesome Pastor Becky, in your prayers. |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is still going well! The two classes have been beneficial in providing great faith leadership for the youth of Grace. Oftentimes the two classes have joined as well to cover specific topics and to have an overall question time. (Not to mention even the younger kids get a kick out of the cool lighting in "The Cave") But the year is nearly over now. The last Sunday School class for the year will be May 19th. Please continue your prayers for these young people and thier guides now and throughout the summer. |
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WORSHIP TEAM Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 6:30PM (September - May). For anyone who has an interest in being on the Worship Team, either with your voice and/or a musical instrument. Please contact Kris Martin or the office. Everyone is welcome!
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GRACE CHORALE Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 7:15PM (September - May). For anyone who has an interest in being on this choir please contact Tim Huttner or the main office. Everyone is welcome!
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PRAYER GATHERING Continuing Tuesday mornings! Gather here at Grace to be lead in prayer by Pastor Becky.
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GOD'S CAMERA Join the fun as we take pictures of those places you see God creating hope, God at work, and God infiltrating the world around us. Take pictures on your camera, cell phone (if you know how) or grab one of our cameras at church. We'll be using them in worship. If you need help getting them printed and/ or sent via email, we will team you up with tech savy support!
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VEAP Grace can help by placing non-perishable items in the "Feed My Sheep" box in the narthex. Veap also takes cash donations. Through VEAP's buying network, each dollar donated has the purchasing power of seven.
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ACOLYTE TRAINING Acolyte training is open to older students who are interested in helping with specific tasks during the worship service. Any interested students should speak with their parents and then with Pr. Becky.
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SERMONS ON YOUTUBE Click here or on the link at the bottom of the Home page to view previous Grace sermons on YouTube.
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HOSPITAL POLICY
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PAST EVENTS |
| YOUTH LOCK IN WAS AWESOME! We had more kids than ever playing games, watching movies, eating "junk food" and staying up all night! The next UP ALL NIGHT" event will be this fall! Don't miss it! |
| POTLUCK ON MAY 3 with a presentation by Rev. K.K. Alavi, a Muslim who became Christian, went very well. Many came to hear the amazing story K.K. had to tell. But if you missed it, you can still "hear the story" by getting his book "In Seach of Assurance". For more information talk to Joel Otten. |
| WELCH VILLAGE YOUTH SKI TRIP WAS AWESOME! The weather was perfect and the company was wonderful. We had an absolutely great time! Get ready to do it again next year! |
| THE ANNUAL CONGRAGATIONAL MEETING OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH was held on Sunday, January 27, 2013, following the worship service. After a few minor changes, the 2013 Budget was passed. |
| SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM was held on Sunday, December 16th, during service. Called "Broadcasting Christmas" we revisited 1940's radio drama! The story, as told on WJOY Radio. All the kids and even the adults participated. Miss Placed was looking for the real reason behind Christmas. From visiting a department store, a deli and a holiday party, the "gumshum" and Miss Placed finally find Christmas at a church. I was a great time! |
| THE YOUTH LOCK-IN which was held on October 12th and 13th was a great success with many thanks to the Youth Team of Britt, Ben and Tara, and our amazing Pastor Becky! We all had an awesome time playing games, watching movies and eating fun food! Stay tuned for the next date! If you have any ideas of what you would like to see next time let your Youth Team experts know! |
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SCOOPS FOR YOUTH Grace young people served ice cream sundaes and ice cream floats after the service throughout the summer on the second Sunday of the month. It truly was a great success, thanks to the wonderful people of Grace. Free will offerings are used to support youth activities.
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The Awesome Grace team ended the season 5/5! Thank you for a great season! |
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Huge Thanks to all who helped and participated in this years "COOL COOL SUMMER" at "SONRISE NATIONAL PARK"!
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GRACE CAMPING!! Grace went camping the weekend of June 22-24 at Lake Byllesby. It was a great time! So great, we will be doing it again next year! For more information talk to Ben or Tara Humlie, Britt Halaas. |
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GRACE GARAGE SALE! OPALS held a large "garage sale" in Luther Hall on May 17 & 18 with proceeds going to Grace transportation. Special thanks to Irene, Dorothy and all who volunteered and/or donated their items for the sale.
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AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM (CONFIRMATION) SUNDAY Grace members, many friends and family of Lennon, Aaron, Mikaela and Annika, witnessed and celebrated their affirmation of baptism on Sunday, April 29, 2012.
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LOCK IN Friday night April 13-14th Grace Youth hosted a lock in. It was a cool night with games, movies, food and fun! Those wanting quiet and rest could find it anytime in the sanctuary. Many thanks to Ben & Tara Humlie, Pr. Becky, Mary & Brittany Halaas and Mike Kottwitz for organizing / managing the event and sacrificing their sleep to give the kids a fun-tastic night! Thanks also to the kids for being adventurous but not too wild!
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OPALS ANNUAL WALLEYE DINNER - MARCH 19TH The annual dinner at the Hennepin Technical College was Monday, March 19.
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SKIING AT WELCH VILLAGE - MARCH 10TH - 4:00 PM TO CLOSE ... Click for a link Many thanks to Ben & Tara Humlie for organizing this awesome trip!! Also special thanks to Ben for the free ski lessons! The weather was beautiful and there was still enough snow to ski even though the temperature was near 60 degrees! |
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ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 22 Grace's annual congregational meeting was held on Sunday, January 22, after the service at 10:30 AM. It was moderated by Council President, Stan Pehling. The Annual report was discussed. New and returning church council members were elected.
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ANNUAL REPORTS Grace annual reports were available in the narthex after the service on Sunday, January 15th.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - "MYSTERY OF SIMON SHEPHERD"
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CHRISTMAS STRINGS
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OPALS Special thanks to Eldon and Rita Flatten for hosting the Annual Christmas get together at their home on Saturday, December 17th.
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OPALS EVENT AT THE OLD LOG THEATER The OPALS enjoyed seeing "Everybody Loves Opal" and having dinner at the Old Log on Friday, Nov. 4th.
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