Grace Welcomes New Members Plans are underway to have a New Member Sunday this fall to welcome new members to Grace Lutheran. If you are interested in becoming a member of Grace have questions about becoming a member, or know someone who might be interested in becoming a member, please contact the church office at tripolilutherans@gmail.com or call the church office at 319-882-359.
Grace’s Congregation’s Budget Meeting On Sunday, December 16th, immediately following worship, all voting members of Grace Lutheran Church are asked to attend this voting assembly. The purpose of this special congregational meeting is for the approval of the 2019 budget. Notice has now been given.
Grace Lutheran will be ordering Poinsettias from Petersen & Tietz. This year’s special poinsettia price is $10.99 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.
Aaron Goodenbour (chairperson), Dawn Bergmann and Scott Leistikow are seeking members to fill the council positions that will be open for 2019. Please pray and accept the opportunity to serve on the church council and call one of the committee members with your choice.
Special music today is offered by 6 women from Tripoli and Fredericksburg that have been singing together for the past 4 years. Affectionately known as “The Dames” for Tripoli Fine Arts Variety Shows, today the gals will sing the Christmas lyrics version of Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” arranged by Emerson. The Group members are Jane Bernard, Faye Elliott, Elizabeth Goudschaal, Shelley Mohling, Glenda Slack and Stacey Snyder. Members that could not be here with us today are Sara Goudschaal Blessing and Lindy Groth Mick.
Donations for the Christmas Sacks would be greatly appreciated. In the past we have had donations of apples, oranges, candy canes, etc. You may leave your donations in the kitchen by December 19th. Thank you.
Thank You to everyone who made the Thanksgiving Altar plentiful with all the food items. It is such a joy to see all the blessings and generosity of our church family. Thank you again..