September 4th, 2024

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd.  

The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”  

-John 10:11-

A shepherd who shepherds so well he would die?  

Who can relate to this sacrificial life?

Not a king or a prince or noble or peasant,

not a queen or princess or rich royal remnant. 

Not one can relate, not one can compare, 

This shepherd’s life was completely laid bare. 

This selfless shepherd would care for his flock,

 with a warrior's fight and strong gentle talk.  

This selfless shepherd sacrificed all for his love, 

He laid down his life as he hung high above. 

How could this shepherd love someone so well? 

How could this shepherd love someone so deserving of hell?

Who is this shepherd who died high on a tree?

It must be The Shepherd who loves even me.  

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 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, Middle School Confirmation class goes bowling @ 6pm

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

• September 19th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am, Confirmation Class begins @ 7 pm

• 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, Confirmation Class @ 7 pm

• 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 THIS Sunday, 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, September 5th, from 10 to 11 am!

See you then!

Middle School Girls!

Missy wants YOU

to join her on late-start Wednesdays

at Yeti's Basement from 8:15 am – 9:15 am for

Bible study, fun, and time to connect!

Invite a friend!

See you Wednesday, September 11th!

Hey moms with young children, invite your friends!

Grace Fellowship is starting Mommy & Me for moms with newborns and children up to 5 years old. Let's gather once a month for fellowship, encouragement, fun kid-friendly activities, all centered around our loving Jesus.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

8:45 am to 10:30 am

Grace Fellowship Church

Please use the Grace Fellowship App to register!

Contact Missy Kraft for further information at Melissa@gracegypsum.com

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!

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 8th, 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.

• 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).