Fall Fest is Around the Corner!
Fall Fest at Grace is Sunday from 4-7. Hope many if not most of you can make it. You can view a Facebook publicity page HERE that you can also share if you have a FB account!
Stewardship Campaign Update
Our 2022 Stewardship Campaign officially launches this weekend under the theme "Live Simply," along with the key bible passage from Paul's First Letter to Timothy:
As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
1 Timothy 6:17-20
This theme will be presented with four bulletin inserts, one each weekend, beginning October 22-23:
- Follow Jesus
Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:25-33 - Face the Truth
Scripture Focus: Psalm 51:10-12; Mark 4:37-41 - Act Together
Scripture Focus: John 13:34-35 - Share Enough
Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:11b-13
On Tuesday of this week, the Stewardship Team met toprocess and send the initial campaign letter, which included a giving statement for the first nine months of 2022.
Then, on Sunday, November 13, we will gather as a congregation at 9:15 am in the Dining Room for a time of simple morning refreshments, and a time to talk with one another about what Grace means to us. We will distribute a Live Simply packet which will include information about ministry at Grace, and will challenge us to live out our weekly themes: follow Jesus, face the truth, act together and share enough. Those unable to attend the November 13 event will receive their packets via US Mail.
This packet will also include an “Intent Card” which will let us as congregation leaders know members' financial commitment to the ministry at Grace for 2023. We are asking members to bring this card with them to worship on November 19-20, or a following Sunday, or to use the enclosed envelope to mail it to the church office.
I can’t emphasize enough the importance of your response to this campaign. Members of Council and Call Committee will receive their cards earlier, and we are hoping for 100% participation which we can use to motivate the congregation on November 13.
As most of you are aware, this year, without the significant boost in income from federal pandemic relief programs that we received in 2020 and 2021, our expenses continue to exceed offerings.
I plan to increase my giving to Grace in 2023, and I encourage you to join me, and “take hold of the life that really is life.” (1 Timothy 6:19) We have a God of abundance, not scarcity. God will continue to work through us at Grace using our hands, our feet, and yes, our giving.
Picture Directory Update
Our Picture Directory program got off to a good start last weekend, with photography sittings on Saturday and Sunday, and more on Thursday evening. There are two more sessions this Saturday and Sunday, with only a few more open slots available. If you haven't signed up yet and would like to, click or tap HERE and scroll down to find the few remaining slots. We have had well over 100 individuals, couples, and families scheduled for photography. Many thanks and kudos to Grace member Dave Casperson, who is donating his professional photography skills to help us complete this project!
ELCA Worship News
You can read the October, 2022 issue of ELCA Worship News [HERE](https://community.elca.org/emailviewonwebpage.aspx?erid=532806c6-e3a6-43e6-9288-ef77b3600f38&trid=532806c6-e3a6-43e6-9288-ef77b3600f38
LIFT Notes
You can read the latest issue HERE.
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