We welcome Pastor Trachte to our worship service this morning.
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Gloria Bruns. Visitation will be at Grace Lutheran Church on Tuesday, December 3rd from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am at Grace Lutheran with burial in the Grace Lutheran Cemetery.
Congregational Meeting Notice is being given of a congregational meeting for December 8. This will follow immediately following worship. All voting member of Grace Lutheran Church are asked to attend this voting assembly. The purpose of this special congregational meeting is for the approval of the 2020 budget. Notice has now been given.
Volunteers needed to help rebuild homes in US Virgin Islands-St. Croix & St. Thomas. Lutheran Men in Mission is partnering with Lutheran Disaster Response to help 2017 hurricane victims recover. On the bulletin board is information and work schedules. I am going to volunteer January 11-25, 2020 in St. Croix. Jim Rathe
Make plans now to attend Grace Sunday School’s Christmas program on Sunday morning, Dec. 22. Parents are asked to make sure their children attend Sunday School as often as possible each week so that the kids can prepare for their roles and can learn their songs for the program. Thank you!
Christmas Sacks for Children Grace will be distributing Christmas sacks of treats/goodies to all children after the Sunday School Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 22. If you would like to donate fruit or candy/snacks, please let Jean know and get your donation to the church by Dec. 15 if possible. Also, if you know of any children who will be visiting Grace on the 22nd, please let Jean know so that we make enough sacks for visitors too! Thank you to all who are able to donate.
Grace Lutheran will be ordering Poinsettias from Petersen & Tietz. This year’s special poinsettia price is $11.99 each. This price includes: A beautiful 6.5” potted poinsettia with minimum of 5 blooms. Choose from: red, red with white spots, pink, maroon, and white. A decorative water-tight pot cover. Choose from: green, gold silver, and white. A bow in the color of your choice. Please place your order by December 12th to the church office 882-3579.
What are your plans for Christmas Day? Sometimes is happens that some will be spending Christmas Day alone. Would you like to share in a potluck and fellowship here at Grace on Christmas Day with other person/persons? If you would be interested, please contact the church office 882-3579 or Mary Jo Rathe 882-3660.