August 21st, 2024

The problem was the dark. 

Last Friday night, I was snoring the night away in a California hotel after taking my son to college. I slept well until I woke up to use the bathroom. It was still dark - REALLY dark. I sat on the edge of the bed, rose to my feet, and walked straight ahead right into a chair and then a table. I stumbled and fumbled and soon realized I was nowhere near the bathroom which was to the left, past the little table, past the sink, and through the doorway.  

I walked straight from the bed in my sleepy slumber because our bathroom at home is straight ahead. I was just heading to what I thought was my destination- I was wrong. If the lights were on, I would have never gone the wrong direction and would have never collided with a chair and table. With light, I would have seen the obstacles, and better yet, I would have seen where I was supposed to go.  

The problem is the dark.  

So it is in our lives. We live in a sometimes dark world turned upside down with sin. Darkened by greed, selfishness, lust, envy, and anger we lose sight of the direction our Lord has given us. Blinded by arrogance we go in directions we think are best, but stumble and fumble in the dark. But Jesus does not leave us alone in the dark with stubbed toes, quite the contrary! 

Jesus said “I am the light of the world.”  

Jesus comes into the darkness as the light, and gives us light, showing us the way to go. The way to go is simple- it is Jesus himself. He exposes our sins, calls us to repentance, and forgives our sins. He promises to shed light on our self-absorbed sinful lives, and shine his spotlight of unending grace and sacrificial love given freely to us through him. Knowing we are loved and forgiven, we can now shine His light for all the world to see. 

The solution is The Light.

See you Sunday- I can’t wait! 

Pastor Austin  

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The Calendar at a Glance 



• August 22nd - Grace Night Out- country dancing at 4 Eagle Ranch @ 6 pm

• August 25th - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am, Tech Team meeting @ 10:05 am, Middle School Youth lunch and outing with Pastor Austin @ 12:15 pm.

Connect Hour Bible Study will resume September 8th.

Gather 'Round the Gospel weekly Bible study

resumes TOMORROW, August 22nd, from 10 to 11 am!

See you then!

Hi Students of the Word,

Please come join me this coming fall to study Genesis 1 & 2. This will be an 11 week long study Starting September 10th and 11th and ending November 19th and 20th, 2024. Genesis 1 is 4 weeks long and Genesis 2 is 7 weeks long and will be taught consecutively with no breaks. 

I will have the usual coed night on Tuesdays starting September 10th and the Wednesday Ladies night starting on September 11th starting with Lesson One. I will also have Zero week on September the 3rd and 4th for anyone who has not taken my class before or as a refresher for those who have.



If you live in the Gypsum area and would like me to order your workbooks please let me know soon. Workbook prices are as follows:

Genesis 1 = $15.99

Genesis 2 = $21.99

As you can see Precept has had to raise their prices also. If you want me to order them for you, we get shipping a little less expensive.  Please let me know what translation (NASB or ESV) if you want me to order yours. 

For those of you who are out of town, please go to Precept.org/Shop and order the Precept Upon Precept level books from there, just remember there is a fall rush for workbooks, so order early.

Please let me know if you want to sign up for the Genesis study by emailing me back or text me at 970-401-3810. 

Thank you and I hope to see all of you this fall!

In Christ together,

Jackie Marchetti

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

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 will be "movin'up" to different levels in both Kids' Church and Connect Hour Bible Study for all ages! See you then!

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 6 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

August 25th, 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. . .

• Leslie Harkins, who is recovering from surgery for a broken wrist. Pray for relief from pain and a quick recovery! If you'd like to bring Don and Leslie a meal , please click on the red link--Take Them a Meal.

• College students who have moved away, teachers, administrators, and students. Lift them up for a wonderful school year full of new learning, adventures, challenges that help them grow, and for the light of Jesus to shine through them all to be a light to others.

• 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).