WELCOME TO
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH!

One word that best describes our congregation is FRIENDLY!  We welcome all visitors and hope they find their worship experience at Grace enriching as they receive the Word of God.  We are ALWAYS looking for new members to join our loving, caring congregation!
 
There are numerous ways to become involved in our blessed congregation:
from joining a ministry team;
to sharing your talents of music by singing, hand bell playing, Creative Spirit singers or musicians;
to becoming a teacher of the Word of God in various capacities;
to serving as an assistant during services;
or many other opportunities to share your talents!

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***NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING***
Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 26, at 12:30 pm.
​Please meet in the Lower Level Fellowship Hall.

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GUIDELINES FOR GRACE ACTIVITIES IN INCLEMENT WEATHER!

 1. The Congregation Council President will consult with Pastor Dan and available Executive Team to determine with them whether to hold a scheduled worship service;
2. Watch TV (channels WHO 13 & KCCI 8) and listen to local radio stations (KWMT & WOI radio) for information about cancellations.
3. Attend worship or other activity only if you can do so safely.
​4. If school is cancelled due to bad weather, Confirmation and Youth Group are also cancelled that evening.

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Grace Foundation 2020-21 College Scholarship Applications
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An application form & completion guidelines have been mailed to high school senior members of our congregation.
If you have not yet received one, please stop by the office and pick one up.
The application deadline is February 15, 2020.

Please return the completed application with the needed reference letters & required documents to the church office before February 15, 2020.

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BOWLING PARTY
Come one, Come all, and grab a bowling ball!
Get in on some fun on January 19th and "strike" out the winter blahs!
details:
Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 2 pm.
Ridgewood Lanes, 326 S 25th St.
Cost is $3.50 per game, adult or child, and shoes at no charge!
  
Sign up poster on bulletin board.—Last chance to sign up is January 15.  

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3 YR OLDS THROUGH ADULT CLASSES AVAILABLE!
3 YR OLD THROUGH 4TH GRADE meet in lower level Fellowship Hall
5TH AND 6TH GRADE meet in lower level stage ROOM
ARISE (HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH) meet in lower level ARiSE room
Adult Class meet in upper level Library at 9:45 am

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CHILDRENS' BELL CHOIR MEETS AT 9:30 DURING SUNDAY SCHOOL!! 
​COME AND ENJOY MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!

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The Worship Ministry Team is seeking individuals who are interested in helping with altar care. THE DUTIES INCLUDE changING altar linens, setTING up for and cleanING up after communion and set up for baptisms if needed. We would love to have both men and women participate in this meaningful form of service to our Lord at Grace Lutheran.
If you are interested in joining this group or just want more information, please contact Crystal Michael.

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The 2020 Coffee Hour Host/Hostess sign-up chart is posted on the counter in the Fireside Room.

Please consider being a host/hostess during Coffee time following each worship service and provide light refreshments for all to share. Ask a friend to sign up with you or maybe sign up as a family or group. It can be as easy as donut holes or cookies with coffee and water....Store bought or homemade. It is a wonderful time for fellowship and to welcome visitors, family and friends.

MANY DATES ARE AVAILABLE!!
(Please check sign-up chart for the latest changes)

***Now is the time to signup and begin filling the chart
One Sunday, One Service at a time.***

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