Grace News, "More Than I Could Fathom," February 26th, 2025

February 26th, 2025

Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

- Matthew 28:18-20-

Last Sunday, I was in awe of what our Lord did, it was more than I could fathom.

Some time ago, my daughter Brookelyn and son-in-law Caleb, asked me to be a part of the baptism of their new precious twin girls, Tatum and Wylder. I cried tears of thankfulness and tremendous joy knowing they were bringing my granddaughters to the Lord. Sunday, I was so honored to be a part of the church service and welcomed by Pastor John at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, Arizona.

My other daughter, Kaylie, and her fiance Micah, attend another church in Phoenix and I could not be more proud - two families of faith! As I flew home I caught myself smiling remembering two families the Apostle Luke describes in Acts chapter 16. The first was a wonderful woman of faith named Lydia. She heard the Gospel and she and her family were baptized. The second was a jailer, shocked and stunned by the faith he saw from prisoners, and the mighty deeds of the Lord. He listened to the disciples and believed. He took them into his home and immediately he and all his family were baptized.

I shared Sunday that those precious, beautiful little girls do nothing to contribute to their lives. They poop, they pee, they burp, and they eat - mom and dad do it all because they love them! So it is with our salvation. God does the work of saving because he loves us. What a gift salvation is!

Thank you, Pastor John, for faithfully shepherding our family and being their spiritual leader and teacher. Brookelyn and Caleb, well done bringing your children to the Lord! Sunday was a very special day.

It is so great to be home! This Sunday, we conclude our series on the mountain where Jesus is transfigured before His disciples! Just when you think you know who Jesus is, he is more, MORE than you can fathom.

See you Sunday - I can’t wait!!

Pastor Austin

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, thank you for your wondrous gift of baptism where your grace-filled waters wash us clean, and mark us as your very own. We are so very blessed.

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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The Calendar at a Glance

February 24th -

Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

February 27th -

Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

February 28th -

BSF Relevation Bible Study @ 9 am

March 2nd -

Worship services @ 9 am & 11 am

Get Connected Sunday @ 10:00 to 10:45 am

Fellowship 10:00 to 11:00 am

March 3rd -

Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

March 5th -

Shine Middle School Girls @ 8:15 am - Yeti's Basement

Ash Wednesday service @ 6 pm

March 6th -

Gather 'Round the Gospel @ 10 am

Middle School Confirmation @ 7 pm

March 7th -

BSF Revelation Bible Study @ 9 am

March 9th -

Worship services @ 9 am & 11 am

Connect Hour Bible Study for elementary & middle school AND

Connected in Christ classes begin for adults & high schoolers from 10:15 am to 10:45 am

THIS Sunday, March 2nd.

Bible Study for middle & elementary school

resumes on March 9th.

Connected in Christ classes for

adults and high schoolers begins March 9th.

Let us help you "Get Connected" THIS 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

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!

Lent Begins March 5th

Ash Wednesday Service

6 pm

Let's prepare our hearts together!

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!

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!