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I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord. 16 I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice.
- Ezekiel 34:15-16
Sunday, we begin a mini-series titled Lost & Found. We will discover Jesus’ powerful message of his relentless pursuit of sinners like you, me, and even others who are not yet in church.
At the time of Ezekiel, God’s leaders, His shepherds, were not caring for His flock. Internally focused, God’s leaders were persecuting His flock, condemning His flock, and refusing to seek out those who had wandered and strayed. God’s leaders began to think that God was only for them, not for ‘those dirty sheep”.
In our Gospel reading this week in Luke chapter 15, the shepherds were once again not caring for God’s flock. They were not encouraging; they were grumbling that Jesus was “eating with sinners,” prompting Jesus to share three stories to illustrate a powerful point. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. God, in his mercy, makes it clear HE will take care of his flock.
Our Lord Jesus makes it known that HE is the Good Shepherd and makes it abundantly clear that HE is in the Search and Rescue business, not the Search and Recover business. He brings life, not death, and REJOICES when one sinner repents.
Martin Luther shares a wonderful proclamation in his meaning of the second article of the Apostle’s Creed.
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity.
It is a great reminder to all of us that repentance is not a one-time act, but a daily return, a continual state of being found by the Shepherd. It is a life of repentance and forgiveness.
Sunday, we will come together as sinners, repent of our sins, and be reminded that apart from Christ we are lost and condemned. There we will praise and worship our Lord as we celebrate our salvation and rejoice with the angels over every sinner who repents.
See you Sunday - I can’t wait!
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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
Shine, Middle School Girls Bible Study @ Yeti's in Eagle, from 8:15 am to 9:15 am (see details below)
Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am
Women's Bible Study Fellowship, "Exile & Return" begins in Eagle @ 6 pm
Women's Bible Study Fellowship, "Exile & Return" begins @ Grace Fellowship 9 am
Sunday Worship Services @ 9 am & 11 am
Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL AGES @ 10:15 - 10:45 am
4Eagle Ranch Seniors Event - (see details below)
Shine, Middle School Girls Bible Study @ Yeti's in Eagle, from 8:15 am to 9:15 am (see details below)
Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am
Women's Bible Study Fellowship, "Exile & Return" in Eagle, @ 6 pm
Women's Bible Study Fellowship, "Exile & Return" @ Grace Fellowship 9 am
Sunday Worship Services @ 9 am & 11 am
Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL AGES @ 10:15 - 10:45 am
Shine, Middle School Girls Bible Study @ Yeti's in Eagle, from 8:15 am to 9:15 am (see details below)
Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am
Women's Bible Study Fellowship, "Exile & Return" in Eagle @ 6 pm
Women's Bible Study Fellowship, "Exile & Return" @ Grace Fellowship 9 am
Sunday Worship Services @ 9 am & 11 am
Volunteer Meeting 10 am in the barn room (see details below)
Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL AGES @ 10:15 - 10:45 am
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Building Update
Please continue to pray for our builder, Great West Construction, as they begin working on our new church building.
We encourage you and your family to pray about contributing to our new church building. Please complete the pledge form in the lobby on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box, or Click Here to give online. Thank you to all who have given thus far! We are well on our way to our goal!
To God be the glory!
Go GRACE Go!
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Cornerstone Crew Ministry SNACK Request:
One of the goals of the Cornerstone Crew Ministry is to ensure each of our Grace Fellowship construction workers feels supported and appreciated by our congregation. We want to ensure there are plenty of snacks for our workers to help keep them fueled up for this important work!
As you are shopping for your own snacks, please consider picking up an extra package for our construction workers. There will be a black and yellow tote in the lobby for your donations.
What type of snacks? Store bought, individually wrapped:
- chips
- pretzels
- popcorn
- crackers
- nuts
- snack bars
- trail mix
- cookies
- candy, and the like
- full-sized water bottles are also needed
Thank you for supporting your
Grace Fellowship Cornerstone Crew Ministry!
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Bible Study for ALL AGES continues
Sunday, September 14th.
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Attention!
Thank you, volunteers, for your continued faithful service to our Lord and Grace Fellowship!
If you would like to volunteer for the 4th quarter, please click the button below to sign up and to submit your availability.
Volunteer Coordinators will be working on the Sunday Services Schedule next week. Please complete the form by Sunday, September 14th.
Please mark your calendars for our
Volunteer Meeting, September 28th, at 10:00 am
in the barn room.
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If you would like to attend, please RSVP TODAY
at the number or email above.
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Who - Join Steve Manning, Tex Bluhm, and the residents and staff of Castle Peak Senior Living
What - A time of fellowship and friendship that is flexible, casual, and open to everyone who would like to attend. The purpose is to provide a space and occasion where faith and prayer come together through different experiences and activities where God's love can be shared.
When - Every other Tuesday, beginning August 26th
Time - 9:30 am for approximately 30–60 minutes
Where - Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation in Eagle
Please reach out to Steve Manning for further information and to attend.
210-842-6640
thuddreamer@yahoo.com
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Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 17th!
Invite your friends!
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Gather 'Round the Gospel Bible Study, will meet tomorrow, Thursday, September 11th at @ 10 am.
All are welcome to attend
for study, prayer, and fellowship!
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September 14th, 2025
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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, during Connect Hour from 10:15-10:45, and during 11:00am service!
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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.
Please pray for...
The 17 girls - who are part of the morning Bible study at Yeti's. They choose to get up early to attend! Praise God for his faithfulness and their continued growing faith as they meet together to connect with each other and draw closer to him. Pray for protection and favor over them and for others to join, as well, to hear the Good News!
Bible Study Fellowship - which begins this week. Many women (and men) throughout the valley and Grace Fellowship, will be coming together to dig into His Word. We lift up the leaders and all who attend and pray for their faith and knowledge to grow exponentially this coming year.
Families who are experiencing a multitude of different hardships. Pray for strength and guidance in the storm, for peace and rest (sleep!), and for them to be surrounded by their brothers and sisters in Christ to help lift them up during challenging times.
We pray for complete healing and recovery for those struggling
with different health and medical challenges.
Rosemarie and Andi, Jackie's mom and sister who Jackie helps care for. We pray for strength and comfort for Jackie as one of their caretakers.
Bobby, Tish's dad
John Kirchner - continued prayers for healing and comfort as he continues chemo treatment. The chemo is working!
Jerry Wiisanen, Jodie's dad - continued healing for cancer treatment and nerve damage he has experienced
Michelle Colvis, Tex's friend - whose cancer is in remission. Praise God!
Nancy Kraft - who is still recovering in a rehabilitation facility in Aurora.
Andy Haffele - who is home recovering from his spinal surgery. Please continue praying for pain relief, the recovery of his nerves, peace and comfort during the healing process.
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
Lauren Glenn, Worship Team Coordinator, 970-445-3101, 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).
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