July 3rd, 2024

 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! 

(Psalm 8:1)  


One of the joys of worshiping our Lord together is professing our faith in the words of the Apostle’s Creed.  Together, we proclaim our faith in God and that He is the creator of everything.  We start by stating . . . 


“I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.”


Martin Luther doubles down on what this one sentence means, elaborating on how God is the creator and provider of all things. . .  


I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them. He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life. He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this, it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him.  This is most certainly true.


I love professing our faith together with you knowing that our God is a Masterful Creator. His most prized creation?  You. 


See you Sunday as we celebrate together. I can’t wait! 


Pastor Austin

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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Gypsum, CO 81637

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Growing Grace Fellowship UPDATE

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The Calendar at a Glance 


  • July 4th - Happy 4th of July! God Bless America!


  • July 7th - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am, church camping trip at Sylvan Lake begins


  • July 14th - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am, worship team meeting 10:05 am


  • July 21st - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am, Rock Garden Fellowship activity @ 10 am


  • July 22nd - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am


  • July 25th - Decorate & begin set-up for VBS


  • July 28th - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am


  • July 29th - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am


  • July 30th to Aug. 1st - Vacation Bible School 9 am to noon

Summer Connect Hour will be

"Fellowship with a Purpose"

beginning in June through August.


Some upcoming plans are below:


July 7- Sylvan Lake - Camping and outdoor fun. Come camp with us or take a day trip up to Sylvan.


July 21 - Rock Garden - Let's spruce up our outdoor space with a little clean-up and paint rocks to make a colorful rock garden. (Moved from Sunday, July 14)



(Bible study for ALL Ages will resume in the fall.)

Here's What You Need to Know

about Church Camping:


  • Official check-in/out time is 1 pm Sunday, July 7th to Saturday, July 13th at 12 pm
  • Camping is covered by the church, but each vehicle needs to pay the $10/day fee or have an annual pass that gets you into the park
  • Please bring all of your own camp gear, recreation gear, meals, etc that you need to enjoy your stay
  • Potable water and vault bathrooms are located on our group campsite
  • Firewood will be provided for the group campfire by Wade Vecchio. Thanks, Wade!



Hope to see you there!

In Search Of

the following items to use:


  • canoe or other small boat for the Bible story set (something easy to move)
  • snorkel gear
  • scuba gear
  • many 2-liter bottles for volunteer costume production


Also needed:

  • help with decor and set-up on Thursday, July 25th, time TBD
  • help with clean-up and breakdown after VBS is finished on Thursday, August 1st


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Sunday Services

July 7th, 2024


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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Prayers

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


Please pray for. . .


  • Jackie Marchetti's family, who is mourning her brother, David, who passed away this week. Pray for comfort and peace.


  • Steve Mairose, who had surgery after suffering a broken ankle and subsequent infection due to an accident this week. Please pray for relief from pain, and quick healing and recovery.


  • For our great nation, as we celebrate Independence Day. Praise God for the freedom we have to worship, the freedom we have to pray, the freedom we have to read and share your Truth through your Word. We are grateful that we have true eternal freedom through Jesus Christ. We pray that you continue to protect our nation and preserve the freedom we have.


  • Brian Atencio, who is recovering from a bicycle accident and is suffering from a broken clavicle. Please pray for guidance through doctors and a quick recovery.


  • Harriet & Steve Racicot, who are doing mission work in Romania. Keep them in prayer for safety, for God's provision, and for the Lord's will to be done as they share the Good News with others.


  • Those who struggle with mental illness. Lord, fill their hearts and minds with your truth, your love, your comfort and peace. Remind them who they are in you and give them your everlasting healing.


  • Growing Grace Fellowship New Building Campaign. thank you, Lord, for getting us to 74% funded for our building project! You do amazing things and we can't wait to see all that you do with YOUR house, our new church building!


  • 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

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

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

Israel Hernandez, Worship Team Leader, 970-331-6177, Israelh08@hotmail.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).