October 9th, 2024

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.  But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,  but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

-Luke 10:38-42 

Martha was busy as a bee.  

The phrase “busy as a bee” was first introduced way back in 1392, in Geoffrey Chaucer’s classic “The Canterbury Tales,” and the phrase is still popular today.  

In our Gospel reading Sunday we meet Martha, a woman who lovingly invited Jesus into her home.  She wanted to make Jesus comfortable so she went right to work.  She was cooking and cleaning, and baking and preparing.  Martha was buzzing around the kitchen like a bumbling bee bouncing from one pollen-filled flower to another.  Her sister, Mary, was sitting at the feet of Jesus listening.  

Martha was furious, and said “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”  She, understandably, wanted help, but Jesus wanted something different.  Jesus wanted Martha to be still, he wanted her undivided attention. 

Sometimes, we are so busy trying to make things “just perfect”, we miss Jesus’ words.  We feel like we must see the latest news, read the latest post, respond to the latest text, and prepare a wonderful meal for our family… but there is little time for God’s Word.  So family devotions can wait, Bible study is just too much, and coming to church can wait until after “the season.”  There is just too much to do.  We, like Martha, are busy as bees. Preparations are important, of course, but our Lord makes it clear that nothing is more important than The Word of God.  

Today, just sit at the feet of the Lord, and hear his words of eternal life for you - it’s what Jesus wants. 

See you Sunday, I can’t wait!

Pastor Austin 

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The Calendar at a Glance 

• October 9th - Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's - 8:15 am to 9: 15 am, Confirmation Class @ 7 pm

• October 10th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• October 11th - BSF Revelation Women's Bible Study @ 9 am

• October 13th - Worship services @ 9 am & 11 am, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages 10:15 to 10:45 am

• October 14th - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

• October 16th - Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's - 8:15 am to 9: 15 am

• October 17th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• October 18th - BSF Revelation Women's Bible Study @ 9 am

• October 20th - Worship services @ 9 am & 11 am, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages 10:15 to 10:45 am

• October 21st - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

• October 23rd - Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's - 8:15 am to 9: 15 am

• October 24th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• October 25th - BSF Revelation Women's Bible Study @ 9 am

• October 26th - Oktoberfest Celebration 1 pm to 4 pm (see details below)

• October 27th - Worship services @ 9 am & 11 am, Connect Hour Fellowship 10 am to 11 am, Pastor Appreciation Sunday

• October 28th - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

• October 30th - Shine Middle School Girls' Bible Study @ Yeti's - 8:15 am to 9: 15 am

• October 31st - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

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We Love our Pastor!

Grace Fellowship would like to honor Pastor Austin with a gift of appreciation on Sunday, October 27th. There will be cards and a collection basket in the lobby for the next several Sundays. We encourage you to write him a note and/or contribute a token of your appreciation for all he has done and continues to do for our church family. You can also contribute a gift online through our church app or Click Here. Please indicate Pastor Appreciation

with your gift.

Want to lift him in special prayer this month? Click here to access a 31-day Pastor Appreciation Month Prayer Calendar.

Thank you for your kindness!

Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages THIS Sunday, October 13th, 10:15 am to 10:45 am.

"Connecting to God's Word with One Another"

Gather 'Round the Gospel weekly Bible study

resumes TOMORROW, October 10th, from 10 to 11 am!

See you then!

Middle School Girls!

Missy wants YOU

to join her on late-start Wednesdays

at Yeti's Basement from 8:15 am – 9:15 am for

Bible study, fun, and time to connect!

Invite a friend!

Our Annual Oktoberfest Celebration is just around the corner!

Brats, hotdogs, and hamburgers will be provided.

Please bring your favorite German side dish (or any side dish)

or a fall dessert to share.

Check out the small silent auction to benefit our

Growing Grace Fellowship building campaign!

Enjoy college football on the big screens,

fun outdoor activities, &

time getting to know one another!

(Please RSVP on the app or click below by October 19th to attend)

RSVP HERE

Hey moms with young children, invite your friends!

Grace Fellowship is starting Mommy & Me for moms with newborns and children up to 5 years old. Let's gather once a month for fellowship, encouragement, fun kid-friendly activities, all centered around our loving Jesus.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

8:45 am to 10:30 am

Grace Fellowship Church

Please use the Grace Fellowship App to register!

Contact Missy Kraft for further information at Melissa@gracegypsum.com

Clear out your closet and donate any women's clothing items that are gently-used or like new.

(Sorry, we all have our own tired sweats and t-shirts -

let's leave those at home!)

Come to the Sip & Swap and choose new items for yourself

from other women of Grace Fellowship!

This is not a sale but we ask you to consider making a donation in any amount to the Growing Grace Fellowship building campaign.

Donation Drop Off:

Grace Fellowship

Beginning October 6th and no later than October 27th

(Food and beverages kindly provided by Wendy Jennings!)

Please RSVP to attend on the app or click HERE

by November 2nd.

Growing Grace Fellowship

If you would like to give to our new church building. please complete the pledge form on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box in the lobby, or Click Here to give online. Thank you to all who have given! We are well on our way to our goal! To God be the glory!

Go GRACE Go!

Sunday Services

October 13th, 2024

9:00 or 11:00 am

-or-

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!

Join us on Facebook this Sunday morning at approximately 9:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.

Click the image below to connect.

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

Please pray for. . .

• Debra Ketterling and her family as they mourn the death of her mother. Fill them with your comfort and peace as they remember and celebrate her.

• For the people and the state of Florida who are bracing for yet another tumultuous hurricane to hit their state. Protect them and provide for them as they weather the storm. Remind us all that you are a God who is bigger and mightier than any storm in our lives.

• The people and communities who were affected by the hurricane that has swept across their states. Pray for rescue and resources to help in the restoration process, for family and friends to be found and reconnected, and for basic needs to be provided.

• Hattie Martinez, who had surgery for a fractured pelvis and L5 vertebrae. Pray for healing and comfort as she recovers.

• Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. that the Lord will continue to provide in all aspects of the building campaign from funds raised to the design process.

• Everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer and other illnesses including Todd Purse; Connie Kerr; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Darlee, Amanda; Jerry Wiisanen; Rosemarie; Suzanne, Mary's sister-in-law; Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister), Elisa Marchetti, Pat (George's sister), Soffia, Kipp Hamberger.

GOD'S WILL BE DONE

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

Katie Harmon, Worship Director, 812-620-7155, katie@hawk-digital.com

Susan Flock, App and Website Coordinator, 970-361-4771, flock21@aol.com

Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam

Sunday Schedule

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

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).