February 19th, 2025

This is what the Lord says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord. 6 That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they will not see prosperity when it comes. They will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. 7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. 8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” 

- Jeremiah 17:5-8 -

Did you know there is a World Happiness Report? Seriously, there is. According to the most recent report shared by Focus on the Family, The United States of America ranks as the 10th happiest nation- not great, but ok. The terrifying news is that American youth ranked 62nd in overall happiness, with larger declines than youth in Palestine, Ukraine, and even Iraq.   

We live in a nation where our youth are sad. When I read our Lord’s words in Jeremiah, I can’t help but wonder if it is because so many people put their trust and confidence in other people and themselves in place of God. Church attendance is drastically declining and so is happiness. Let us pray that our Lord Jesus calls people especially our youth, to Himself so that they may know Him, hear His wonderful promises of forgiveness and eternal life, and put their confidence in Him.

Our Lord makes it clear when we put our confidence in mankind, we are miserable. We are rooted in Christ Jesus who sustains us in hard times, nourishes us in His Word and sacrament, and never ever fails us. The result? Happiness. 

Sunday we continue our series - Jesus is MORE. Let us rejoice!

Pastor Austin

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, be with our youth, call them to You, and give them happiness. AMEN

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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Gypsum, CO 81637

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Our Purpose

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The Calendar at a Glance 

• February 17th - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

• February 20th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• February 21st - BSF Relevation Bible Study @ 9 am

• February 22nd - Men's Ministry Event at Siena Valley 11 am - 2 pm

• February 23rd - Worship services at 9 am & 11 am, Connect Hour Fellowship

• February 24th - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

• February 27th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• February 28th - BSF Relevation Bible Study @ 9 am

THIS Sunday, February 23rd.

See you then!

Let us help you "Get Connected" Sunday, March 2nd between our two services. Tables will be set up in the lobby

and volunteers will be ready to help you

do any of the following:

• Get and use the Grace Fellowship App

• Sign up for secure Online Giving

• Download the You Version Bible App recommended by Pastor Austin

• Set up City Market Community Rewards to be designated to Grace Fellowship

• Learn more about our new church directory

• Say Yes to serving with our many volunteer opportunities

Don't miss this chance to Get Connected!

I am excited to announce our membership classes titled “Connected in Christ.”  This will be an opportunity for THE ENTIRE congregation to unite together in classes as we learn and grow.  In four 30-minute sessions, we will cover topics such as God’s overall redemption story, tools for study, our desperate need for salvation, and God’s answer.  We will discuss law and Gospel,  the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and our profession of faith, the Apostle's Creed.  We will reflect on the gifts God has given us including his sacraments of Baptism and Communion, and His church.  We will also discuss our church Grace Fellowship, and our mission to Proclaim, Nurture, and Serve in the name of Jesus.  

This is a joyous time to be at Grace Fellowship, as we establish our formal membership list for voting on church matters at our congregational meetings, and prepare to move into the construction phase of our future building.

I am asking that ALL of us attend all four classes as we formally establish our membership list preparing to move into our new building.  Class dates and times are listed above.  If you are out of town, please contact me at Austin@GraceGypsum.com and we can set up a private 30-minute class for your family.  Membership is not exclusive, it is inclusive and all are invited to attend, learn, grow, and share in the confession of faith together.   Exciting! 

In Christ,

Pastor Austin

Gather 'Round the Gospel Bible Study resumes TOMORROW,

Thursday, February 19th at 10 am. All are welcome to attend!

Middle School Girls!

Missy would love to see you on Wednesdays

for Bible Study and fellowship!

We will NOT meet on February 26th due to

Mid-Winter Break!

Men's Ministry is Gearing Up with Some Great Events!

Rob Johnson and other faithful Grace Fellowship

men invite you to join them for these upcoming

Men's Ministry events!

An afternoon outdoors at Siena Valley Club

Saturday, February 22

11 am to 2 pm

Food, Winter Fun, Fellowship

Sign up for the 22nd HERE

Strong & Courageous Men's Conference 2025

at Victory Life Church in Fruita

Friday, March 7th @ 6 pm to Saturday, March 8th

Please sign up for the conference by

Saturday, February 15th

View more details HERE

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

February 23rd, 2025

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...

• Safe travels to those who will be traveling for the mid-winter school break.

• Those in need of healing-

1. Jerry Wiisanen, Jodie's dad - as he continues to endure treatment for cancer
2. John Kirchner, as he continues to battle cancer with chemotherapy
3. Kipp Hamberger, as he continues to recover from multiple surgeries

• Continued prayer-

1. Rosemarie, Jackie's mom

• Praise-

1. Todd Purse, who just passed his 2nd anniversary for his transplant. His cancer scans have been extended to be given less frequently and have shown no signs of the cancer
2. Morgan, friend of Ethan, who was baptized this past Sunday - praise God!
3. Connie Kerr, who is doing well and has been healed from Stage 4 breast cancer
4. Tatum & Wylder Sharpe, Pastor Austin's & Missy's granddaughters, who will be baptized this weekend - praise God!

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

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).