August 28th, 2024

 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.

-John 10:9-

“There is only one way in.” 

Those words are rarely heard today. Fire codes, safety codes, and accessibility laws all require multiple gates or doors to protect people and include all people; as it should be. 

Jesus included all people in his invitation, but he also said there is only one single way to be saved. Perhaps the world’s problem with Jesus’ statement is exclusivity. We live in a fuzzy slipper world that just wants to be comfortable, it is not soothing to most ears to hear there is only one way, because we want to make our own decisions on what is right and what is wrong- according to what we think. But, the turth is there is only way way, and that is exactly what our Lord Jesus said. He said HE is the threshold for who gets in and who he leads out. He protects, he guides, and he provides a safe, quiet place to rest.   

“Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

-John 10:7-10 

Jesus came to save the world, which is incredibly inclusive. But following Jesus EXCLUSIVELY is the only way, anything else is universalism and ignores Jesus' words. Our Lord makes it abundantly clear on the tail end of his wonderful John 3:16 statement that “whoever believes in him has eternal life.” Jesus said,

“Whoever believes in him (Jesus), is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only son.” 

-John 3:18 

Jesus protects us -He is the single door of protection from Satan’s schemes. Jesus provides the way to eternal safety - He is the gateway to eternal life, and guess what? We believe! Rest in his promised eternal protection today.   

See you Sunday- I can’t wait! 

Pastor Austin  

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Gypsum, CO 81637

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The Calendar at a Glance 



• September 1st - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am.

• September 2nd - Labor Day, No Castle Peak service

• September 5th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• September 7th - Power of the Purse @ 10:30 am

• September 8th - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages resumes @ 10:15–10:45 am, Movin' Up Sunday for children (see details to register below)

• September 9th - Castle Peak worship service @ 10 am

• September 12th - Gather' Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• September 13th - BSF Revelation Women's Bible Study begins @ 9 am. (See details to register below.)

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

• September 16th - Castle Peak worship service @ 10 am

• September 19th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• September 20th - BSF Revelation Women's Bible Study @ 9 am

• September 22nd - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages @10:15–10:45 am

• September 23rd - Castle Peak worship service @ 10 am

• September 26th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• September 27th - BSF Revelation Women's Bible Study @ 9 am

• September 29th - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am, Connect Hour Fellowship (No Bible Study- stay and fellowship with others)

• September 30th - Castle Peak worship service @ 10 am

Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages

will resume September 8th.

Connect Hour Kids - Preschool to 5th Grade

Connect Hour Youth - 6th to 8th Grade

Connect Hour Teens - 9th to 12th Grade

Connect Hour Adults

(Nursery care is available during Connect Hour)

"Connecting to God's Word with One Another"

Gather 'Round the Gospel weekly Bible study

resumes TOMORROW, August 29th, from 10 to 11 am!

See you then!

Register to Participate!

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) is a global, in-depth, interdenominational Bible class focused on growing our knowledge of and commitment to Christ and His church.

BSF started more than 65 years ago in California and is now offered in countries throughout the world in multiple languages. BSF has classes for women, men, pre-school and school age children. We study using four methods of learning: individual study, group discussion, lecture, and commentary.

We are excited to offer another opportunity for Bible Study this Fall!

WHAT: Women’s study of the book of Revelation: The Hope, we will discover that Jesus Christ is central to every prophecy, promise and passage. Revelation gives us hope of the world made new by the redemption and restoration that Jesus offers today and for eternity.

WHERE: Meets at Grace Fellowship

525 McGregor Dr

Gypsum Co 81637

WHEN: Weekly on Fridays, 9:00 am-11 am, starting September 13th

OR weekly on Thursday evenings at Brush Creek Elementary

WHO: Women of all ages, whether you are new to the Bible or are a more advanced Bible student. All are welcome!

HOW: For more information and to register, go to bsfinternational.org or click the button below.

Local Contact: Bonnie Marlette 970-331-2919 btmarlette@gmail.com

Register to Participate in Nursery, Kids' Church, and Connect Hour!

Summer is almost over, that means it's time to get back into our routines this fall! The Back to School season is Back to Church, too!

Our kids and youth ministry who qualify by age will be "movin'up" to different levels in both Kids' Church and Connect Hour Bible Study for all ages!

As we continue to grow, ALL children participating in our kids/youth ministry need to be registered this year. Please register all children, youth, and teens for Nursery, Kids' Church, and/or Connect Hour on our Grace Fellowship app!

Don't have the app?! No problem!

Find Grace Groups, then click on Kids'/Youth Ministry

to get to the registration page.

Get to know your Kids/Youth Ministry Team!

We love to serve the children and teens in our church family. Contact Missy Kraft if you'd like to

join this amazing ministry team!

Middle School Youth Hike

Rain didn't stop this crew from heading out to Brown's Loop for a Sunday hike with Pastor Austin. They were reminded of God's amazing majesty and love while being surrounded by His creation. Praise God for who He is! Thank you, Danny Martinez for providing transportation!

Here are three ways you can be a part

of Corazon de Esperanza's fundraising event

Power of the Purse.

• Bring your new or gentle used purses, bags and wallets to Grace Fellowship and place in the donation box to be resold or auctioned off at the event until Sunday, August 25th.

• Clean and sort through donated items collected by CdE and brought to Grace Fellowship on Tuesday, August 27th starting at 5:30 pm until the task is completed.

• Attend the Power of the Purse on Saturday, September 7^th from 10:30-1:00 at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel Community Center to purchase a new bag, enter your name for one of the many raffle prizes, bid on top items in the live auction, and eat brunch.

For more details and to purchase tickets for the event please visit 

Sunday Services

September 1st, 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. . .

• All those who are in transition periods in life. Pray for comfort and confidence in the waiting, knowing that the Lord is with them and will provide for them.

• For new opportunities to minister to others. Pray for the Lord's guidance and wisdom, for lives to be changed, and for His will to be done.

• Janice, who is back in the hospital after having back surgery. Pray for healing and comfort.

• For all those who have lost friends and loved ones to suicide. Comfort them with Your peace and love.

• Dallas Walters, friend of Pastor Austin and Grace Fellowship who is awaiting test results for a herniated disk and complications with his spinal cord. Please pray for guidance and wisdom for doctors and family.

• 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 83% 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

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

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).