A Congregational Meeting will take place immediately following the worship service on Sunday, December 16th. The only item on the agenda is to approve the Budget for the year 2019. Notice has now been given.

GIFT Worship on Sunday morning! Grow in Faith Together (GIFT) at 10 am, in the Fellowship Hall. All ages welcome!

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 319-882-3579.

Come on Wednesday night for a light meal at 5:30 and a worship service at 6:30 pm.

Church Office Hours Set. Jean will be in the church office from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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.

We will decorate the church on Dec. 5 at 7:00 pm (after Wednesday night service). Confirmation students and some members of council will assist. Everyone is welcome to come and help decorate for the Advent  Season.

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.