May 1st, 2024

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 

John 15:12



The media loves to zoom into the relationships and romances of those hallowed in Hollywood's studios. You can’t blame the press, they know from experience all the drama sells! They sell subscriptions to magazines, clicks on Google, followers on Instagram, and likes on YouTube. One actress dates a rock star, while another marries a basketball player. One actor dates a swimsuit model, while another dumps his wife for his costar. The cycle of Hollywood drama goes round and round and people love it. The bottom line, red-carpet romantic rivalries sell. 

The hysterical irony is that those same Hollywood actors and actresses tell their viewers what love should look like. They tell you what clothes you should love, what shoes you should love, what cars you should love, and what relationship love is according to their ‘wisdom.’ The problem is, those loves don’t last. We live in a world of temporary love. 

But Jesus offers something different. Jesus described the kind of love he bestows upon the people He loves as the same love his father bestows on him in the wonderful mystery of the Divine Trinity. This love is agape love, love that flows from the One who is love, and it is much more than we can begin to imagine! God’s love isn’t measured or displayed in followers, or clicks, or even trophies. God’s love is displayed on the cross, where His love was on display for all to see. God’s love never leaves us and never fades or diminishes. God’s love is lasting.  

Remarkably, our loving Lord says that is how we are to love others too. We can’t do it on our own but Jesus’ love flows through us into a world craving love that lasts.  

It’s time to love. 

Sunday we begin a new sermon series “Loved & Sent.” We will marvel at the love our Lord bestows upon us, and how he sends us out with a purpose. I can’t wait!

In Christ’s Love,

Pastor Austin 

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 

Nurture faith in Jesus. 

Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose

Embrace Christ!

Growing Grace Fellowship

Our building fundraiser is well underway!

God is providing in BIG ways through all of His people!

We would like everyone to be a part of this journey

that we are on to build our new church home.

Fill out your pledge form on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box in the lobby or Click Here to give online.

The Calendar at a Glance 

• May 2nd - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• May 5th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages, Elder Meeting @ 12:15 pm

• May 6th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• May 9th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• May 12th - Mother's Day, Worship Services, Connect Hour Fellowship Sunday

• May 13th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• May 16th - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• May 19th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for ALL Ages, Confirmation Information Meeting @ 12:15 pm

• May 20th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• May 23rd - Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

• May 26th - Worship Services, Graduation Sunday Fellowship

10 am to 11 am

Connect Hour

Bible Study for ALL Ages

THIS Sunday, May 5th

from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Fellowship time 10:00–10:15 & 10:45–11:00

"Connecting to God's Word with One Another"

Gather 'Round the Gospel continues

TOMORROW, May 2nd

@ 10 am.

Come and get a weekly dose of God's Word

and time in fellowship with one another.

Don't worry if you can't make it each week;

stop in when you can for a potpourri of different devotionals

from week to week.

Annual Kick-Off-to-Summer Gathering!

Mark Your Calendar!

• Saturday, June 1st from 4 pm to 9 pm
• Hotdogs, hamburgers, & drinks provided
• Bring a side dish or dessert to share
• Wear your tennis shoes for our annual kickball game!

Save the Dates and Register TODAY!

Join us for Vacation Bible School at Grace Fellowship!

Get ready for an adventure packed with games, experiments, worship, Bible stories, snacks, and

small group sessions, where we'll have a blast

learning about God and making new friends!

• Where: Grace Fellowship Church

• When: Tuesday- July 30, Wednesday- July 31, & Thursday- August 1

• Time: 9 am to 12 noon 

• Who: Ages 4 years to 5th grade are invited. (4 year olds must be fully potty trained.)

Vacation Bible School is free to attend. 

Consider making a donation to our VBS program.  

Click HERE to Support our VBS Outreach Ministry

Join our VBS Volunteer Team!!

No experience necessary! Young and old are welcome!

Help is needed BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER

the VBS 3-day program!

• Help craft our SCUBA decor prior to VBS
• Set up on Sunday before the program starts in July
• Serve as a leader or helper during the 3-day program
• Help break down and clean up when VBS is over
• Support our VBS program financially

Contact Missy Kraft- Melissa@gracegypsum.com

OR

Summer is just around the corner and our calendars will be filling up quickly with all kinds of plans. We hope you can join us for our annual church camping trip. Enjoy all that Sylvan Lake State Park has to offer! It's a great time to fellowship with other church members. Bring your 5th wheel, pop-up, or tent it!

All are welcome. Mark your calendars TODAY!

Sunday Services

May 5th, 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. . .

• The family and friends of Jackson Davis, the teen in our community whose life was tragically taken last week. Lord, please comfort all who are struggling with this loss with your incredible love and peace.

• Elisa Marchetti, who had her second surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Continue praying for the road to full recovery and healing.

• Kipp Hamberger, who is home recovering from his spine surgery and doing well! Continued prayers for healing, strength, and pain relief. If you would like to take a meal to Kipp and Patti, please click HERE.

• Praise for Mary Ross, who is doing well after having hip surgery. Continued prayers for healing.

• 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. We give praise for the progress we are making toward our goal! God is providing through all of you! Please continue to pray about how your family can contribute to building our new church home to further HIS kingdom!

• 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.

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

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).