May 7th, 2025

“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep

and my sheep know me.” - Jesus 


Sheep need to eat grass to survive, so the loving shepherd leads the flock to lush grassy fields. But when the grass is all eaten in one field, any good shepherd would lead the sheep to another.   


In Judea, there is a massive plateau, loaded with tasty green grass, over 500 square miles that rises above the surrounding areas. This plateau not only has rolling hills of grass, but is also littered with large, sharp rocks and dangerously swift streams. If the fluffy sheep stay close to the shepherd, they are safe. The problem is that sheep are baaaaaaad. They wander, always looking for something beyond what their shepherd can give them.  So they wander into treacherous canyons and fall into swift streams. 

 

We aren't much different, are we? Our Good Shepherd Jesus has given us everything, yes, we do not think it is enough. The prophet, Isaiah, declares…. 


“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid upon him the iniquity of us all.”  -Isaiah 53:6 


We begin to think we can handle our own problems, and we wander astray, and in no time we are stumbling into pride-filled canyons, and tripping into swift rivers of self-induced heartache.  We need help; we need a Shepherd. 

 

Thanks be to God, we don't just have a Shepherd, we have THE Shepherd.  Our Shepherd leads us through the darkest valley of despair.  Our Shepherd gives us His Word to sustain us.  Our Shepherd leads us to quiet and peaceful waters where our soul is restored in his loving arms. Our Shepherd, Jesus, became the lamb that was slain, taking our sins upon himself, so that we might have eternal pasture with him.  


Join us Sunday as we celebrate mothers, but most of all, we celebrate being sheep under the one and only Good Shepherd.  I can’t wait! 

Pastor Austin will be holding Connected in Christ membership classes for anyone who was not able to previously attend. Please see the schedule above and plan to attend

any of the classes you missed.

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


Matthew 6:19–21

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The Calendar at a Glance 




  • May 4th -

Worship Service @ 9 am & 11 am

Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages - 10:15 to 10:45 am


  • May 7th -

Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's 8:15 am

Middle School Confirmation @ 7 pm


  • May 8th -

Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am


  • May 11th -

Worship Service @ 9 am & 11 am

Muffins for Mom - Mother's Day Fellowship 10 am to 11 am (No Bible Study)


  • May 12th -

Connected in Christ makeup membership classes (see details below)


  • May 13th -

Connected in Christ makeup membership classes (see details below)


  • May 14th -

Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's 8:15 am

Middle School Confirmation @ 7 pm


  • May 15th -

Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am


  • May 18th -

Worship Service @ 9 am & 11 am

Senior Sunday Fellowship 10 am to 11 am (No Bible Study)


  • May 21st -

Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's 8:15 am


  • May 22nd -

Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am


  • May 25th -

Worship Service @ 9 am & 11 am

Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages - 10:15 to 10:45 am


  • May 28th -

Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's 8:15 am (last meeting for the school year)


  • May 29th -

Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am (last meeting before a break)


  • May 30th -

Kids' Night Out - 6 pm to 9 pm


We love our moms! Enjoy time in fellowship with one another this Sunday, May 11th, Mother's Day!

(There will be no Bible Study this week.)

Join us in celebrating our many high school and college graduates!

May 18th @ 9 am

Enjoy cake and fellowship between services

(No Bible Study)

The annual Llama Run 5k event was a success, raising over $9,000

to help vulnerable youth in Peru find safety within the walls of

Corazon de Esperanza. Thanks to your support, you provided over six months of safe housing to four youths who have aged out of orphan care!

Mark those calendars!!

Vacation Bible School is an amazing adventure

you won't want to miss!


Kids will...


Explore the wonder of God's Word with Sticky Scripture!

Stretch their brain and their faith at the Imagination Station!

Get silly playing Glacier Games!

Sing and dance to uplifting songs and more!


Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

9 am to noon

July 29th, 30th, 31st


Registration coming SOON!


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Save the Date for our Annual

Church Camping Trip at Sylvan Lake!

Gather 'Round the Gospel Bible Study, TOMORROW,

Thursday, May 8th at 10 am. All are welcome to attend

for study, prayer, and fellowship!

Middle School Girls!

Missy would love to see you on Wednesdays

for Bible Study and fellowship!

Growing Grace Fellowship

Ground Breaking This Summer 2025!



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Sunday Services

May 11th, 2025


9:00 or 11:00 am

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ONLINE at 9:15


KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am & 11:00 am services

(Ages 3 through 5th grade) @ 9:00 am & (Ages 3 through 2nd grade) @ 11:00 am

Kids' Church follows the kid's sermon. They will further explore the day's sermon theme with their group. We can’t wait to see them!


NURSERY

Nursery for Newborns – up to 3 year olds.

Nursery is open during our 9:00 am service and during Connect Hour from 10:15-10:45!

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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.



PRAYER:


Lord we thank you for moms. As they parent in this world Lord, calm their doubts, give them confidence and strength, and comfort them in your enduring and endless love. Teach them that she cannot meet every eternal need of her child’s life, but that You can. Give moms wisdom and guidance to train those precious children in Your path, and then to leave the results to You, Lord. Help our mothers to live boldly in faith, leading our children to you in both word and deed. Encourage our precious mothers to rest in your everlasting arms as they change diapers, complete spreadsheets at work, and lead our families with honesty and integrity. Let their joy and passion come from you in all they do each and every day and lavish them with peace beyond all understanding.

In Jesus’ Name


Please pray for...


  • Continued prayer -

Rosemarie, Jackie's mom

John Kirchner - continued cancer treatment, prayers for radiation treatment to the brain to be successful without side effects

Jerry Wiisanen, Jodie's dad - continued cancer treatment

Michelle Colvis, Tex's friend - who is undergoing cancer treatment

Bunny Kehoe, Kristina's mom - who is still having health struggles



GOD'S WILL BE DONE

See you Sunday!

Contact Information

www.GraceFellowshipGypsum.com 

Phone: 970-445-3101

Email: Austin@GraceGypsum.com 


Staff and Volunteer Staff

Pastor Austin Kraft, 970-688-1100, austin@gracegypsum.com 

Missy Kraft, Administrative Assistant/Youth Director, 970-445-3101, melissa@gracegypsum.com

Lauren Emerson, Worship Team Coordinator, 970-390-0172, lauren@gracegypsum.com

Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam


Church Office Hours

Monday through Thursday 8 am to 5 pm


Sunday Schedule

Worship Services: 9:00 and 11:00 am (nursery provided at both services).

Sunday School: 10:15-10:45 for all ages (Nursery provided)

Kids Church: During sermon-time at the 9:00 and 11 am services.


Affiliation

Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms.org).