“When I act, who can reverse it?”
Isaiah 43:13
My uncle and I have both had the pleasure of riding shotgun in a McLaren in Arizona. When the driver pushed the accelerator, the needles flew off the desert cactus and my head flung into the fancy headrest. It was fast-really fast, and every year car designers strive to make them even faster.
The new McLaren Artura has no reverse gear. In order to save weight and allow for eight forward gears, McLaren taps into the supplemental electric motor to drive backward. The sport’s car has no reverse gear, but you can still go in reverse.
What God has done cannot be reversed. “It’s too late now!” “What’s done is done!” “No going back!”
This week in chapter 16 of The Story, we meet the prophet Isaiah. The book of Isaiah has been nicknamed “The Fifth Gospel.” Over 250 passages in the New Testament refer to Isaiah! Isaiah overflows with God’s promise that God will make a way for his people and lead them out of captivity. An ancient church father, Saint Jerome, introduced Isaiah by saying,
“He should be called an evangelist rather than a prophet, because he describes all the mysteries of Christ and the church so clearly that you would think he is composing a history of what has already happened, rather than prophesying about what is to come.”
Isaiah 43 is one of the most powerful proclamations of God’s redemptive plan in all of scripture. God says, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” It’s too late now! What’s done is done! No going back! No reverse.
God has done exactly as He promised in Jesus. He has redeemed YOU, called YOU by name, and made YOU the object of His love. Who can reverse it?
See you Sunday, I can’t wait!
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The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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Please send offerings to
Grace Fellowship Church
PO Box 4280
Gypsum, CO 81637
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Watch our amazing
VBS 2022 Highlights video!
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Grace Fellowship LWML
(Lutheran Women Missionary League)
will be the host church for the
September 10th Western Zone LWML Rally.
Please join me this Sunday, August 14th, after the 11 o’clock service for a light lunch. Together we will plan a simple Fall Tea Luncheon for our guests that will join us in September.
How exciting to share the Word and Fellowship at our church! I hope you will be a part of serving Him with Gladness!
-Nancy
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Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 28th, for a special celebration!
Join us from 10:15 – 10:45 am at our recently purchased lot, just up the street from our current location, to see where the future home of Grace Fellowship Church will be! Our regular service times of 9 am and 11 am are still scheduled but there will be no Bible Study that day as we gather to bless our new lot! Hope to see you there!
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How can I help Corazon de Esperanza?
- Donate new and gently used purses at Grace Fellowship by September, 11th.
- Join us at Grace Fellowship on Tuesday, September 13th from 6–8 pm to help clean and prepare purses for the event.
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- THIS Sunday -
August 14th, 10:15-10:45
Bible Study
*Read Chapter 16 of The Story
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Sunday Services
August 14th, 2022
9:00 or 11:00
-or-
ONLINE
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KIDS CHURCH at 9:00 am service
(Ages 3 through 2nd grade)
Kids Church follows the kid's sermon. We can’t wait to see them!
NURSERY
Nursery for Newborns – 2 year olds.
Nursery is open during our 9:00 am service and during bible study from 10:15-10:45!
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Join us on Facebook Sunday morning at approximately 9:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.
Click the image below to connect.
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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.
Please pray for . . .
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For Kipp, who has had some health issues. Lift him up for healing, comfort, and strength.
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For all those suffering from depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. Pray that the Holy Spirit and the love of God will touch their hearts, that they will be surrounded by love and comfort from those around them, and that there may be healing.
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For students, teachers, and administrators beginning a new school year. Pray for protection and safety over our schools, for teachers to be filled with love and enthusiasm for their new students, for students to feel excited and loved, and for administrators to lead with hope. Sustain them all throughout the year.
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Rita, who is recovering at Castle Peak after another hip surgery. Pray for healing.
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For all the families in Gypsum, who are recovering from the sewage backup damage that occurred a few weeks ago and for the ongoing issues that they are working through. Pray for protection and provision and for restoration to their homes and property.
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For Mary Ross' son, who is dealing with painful dental and health issues. Praise God for a few good days in a row...HE is good! Please pray for continued healing through this time.
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For Mary Ross' sister-in-law, who has begin chemotherapy after her cancer diagnosis. Prayers for strength, healing, peace, and comfort is appreciated.
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Rosemarie, Dora's niece, who is experiencing serious trials with her health and is waiting for a kidney transplant. Pray for continued healing, provision, and perseverance.
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Todd Purse, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Continue to pray for healing and comfort.
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Debra's mom, who is struggling with health issues. Pray for answers to her medical situation as she has been undergoing many tests over the past couple of days, and for peace and comfort through it all.
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Carol Proffitt who has been sick and is homebound, and her daughter Pam who is caring for her. Grant them peace and comfort.
- Everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer, including Todd Purse; Connie Kerr; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Amanda; Jerry Wiisanen; April; and Suzanne.
GOD'S WILL BE DONE
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Contact Information
Phone: 970-445-3101
Email: Austin@GraceGypsum.com
Staff and Volunteer Staff
Missy Kraft, Administrative Assistant/Youth Director, 970-445-3101, melissa@gracegypsum.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 am service.
Affiliation
Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (lcms.org).
Our Mission
Proclaim, Nurture, and Serve.
Proclaim Jesus as Savior.
Nurture faith in Jesus.
Serve in the name of Jesus.
Our Purpose
Embrace Christ!
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