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Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus,
“Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”
“I tell you,” he replied,
“if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”
-Luke 19:39-40-
What was it like when Jesus was coming towards Jerusalem on the back of a donkey? I bet it seemed as if the world, just for a moment, paused. They saw Jesus coming and they shouted “Hosanna!” (which means “Save us!”) I am sure they were honoring Jesus without fully understanding who He is, but don't be too harsh on them; Jesus' disciples didn't fully understand either. The Apostle John tells us, "His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him." (John 12:16).
Then there are the religious leaders of the day who told Jesus to shut them up, but Jesus refused and said he would be honored by the rocks if the people were silent, which only makes sense if you are indeed the Lord. The Apostle Paul stated, “For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.” (Romans 8:19).
During the procession, the disciples probably said things like, "Wow, this is incredible, just look how many people are following him." A week later, when they saw the holes in Jesus' hand, they may have said what Thomas did, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). Yes, the stones would cry out if the people couldn’t. Those people shouted greetings to Jesus and cried out for his help.
Sunday, in church we will too. We will pause, wave palm branches, and shout to our Lord Jesus “Hosanna!” (which means “Save us.”).
I can’t wait!
Pastor Austin
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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
Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am
Middle School Confirmation Movie Night at Pastor Austin & Missy's house 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am
BSF Revelation Bible Study @ 9 am
Palm Sunday Worship services @ 9 am & 11 am
Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages 10:15 am to 10:45 am
Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am
Easter-Prep Volunteer Work @ 10 am
Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am
BSF Revelation Bible Study @ 9 am
Castle Peak Good Friday service @ 3 pm
Good Friday worship service @ 6 pm
Easter Sunday services @ 9 am & 11 am
Easter Potluck Brunch @ 10 am
Easter Egg Hunt @ 10:30 (Kids, bring your Easter baskets!)
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Kids, bring your Easter baskets for our Annual Egg Hunt
@ 10:30 am!
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Come on over to church to help prepare for our
Easter Brunch Celebration and Egg Hunt.
We will stuff a few hundred plastic eggs with treats, wrap plasticware, and take care of a few other details to be ready for an "egg-stra" special Easter Sunday on April 20th.
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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!
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Church Camping Trip at Sylvan Lake!
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Gather 'Round the Gospel Bible Study, TOMORROW,
Thursday, April 10th at 10 am. All are welcome to attend
for study, prayer, and fellowship!
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Middle School Girls!
Missy would love to see you on Wednesdays
for Bible Study and fellowship!
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April 13th, 2025
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(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.
Please pray for...
Rachel and Cody, who had their second baby, Adelaide, this week. Praise for a healthy mom and baby.
Emilio - Patti and Kipp's young great grandson, who is having some medical issues that need to be figured out. Prayers for guidance and healing for this little boy.
Bunny Kehoe - Kristina's mom, who has had several health issues recently.
Harriet & Steve - while Steve has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Prayers for guidance, a strong and capable medical team. and for God, the ultimate healer, to cover them with mercy and grace. Prayer for a successful surgery this week.
Dylan - Mallie & Jeff's granddaughter, who was in a high school sporting accident and has a serious head injury. She is on the mend. Praise God!
Rosemarie, Jackie's mom
John Kirchner - continued cancer treatment, prayers that blood counts will rise
Jerry Wiisanen, Jodie's dad - continued cancer treatment
Michelle Colvis, Tex's friend - who is undergoing cancer treatment
GOD'S WILL BE DONE
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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 Team Leader, 812-620-7155, katie@hawk-digital.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).
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