December 3rd, 2025

Missy, Karen, Lucy, and Ellen decorating the church for Christmas.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree,

that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

By his wounds you have been healed. 

- 1 Peter 2:24 - 

It’s that time of year. Christmas trees are being cut down, and decorations are going up.  We even sing songs about trees . . . 

🎶 O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,

How lovely are thy branches!”🎶 

That is the first line of the famous song “O Christmas Tree,” sung around the world this time of year. But most people don’t know the second verse… 

🎶 O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,

How rich God made thee grow! 🎶

It’s so true, God makes trees grow beautifully. Shapes so unique, there are no trees the same in dimension. Green pine needles so colorful they cannot be replicated on a painter's palette. “Lovely” branches hanging at the ideal angle, inviting delicate ribbons and fragile glass ornaments. Trees perfectly designed by God to grow - so are we. We are made in God’s perfect image (Gen. 1:26-27). But since the fall, we are all sinful and need help - we need to be saved.  

So God did something. He grew a tree. A tree that would one day be cut down, but not to be used as a decoration; it would be cut into pieces to be used as a cross. This is the cross on which God’s Son would die for you and for me—taking all of our sins upon himself so that we might be, well, lovely.  

As you hang your ornaments this year, remember Jesus who came to die on a tree for you. See you Sunday, as we continue our Advent series “God of the Impossible.” 

Pastor Austin

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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Gypsum, CO 81637

Proclaim Jesus as Savior. 

Nurture faith in Jesus. 

Serve in the name of Jesus.

Our Purpose

Embrace Christ!

The Calendar at a Glance 

• November 30th -

Advent Begins

Worship Services at 9 am & 11 am

Connect Hour Fellowship 10 am to 11 am

• December 2nd -

Prayers at the construction site @ 12 pm

• December 3rd -

Shine Middle School Girls Bible Study at Yeti's @ 8:15 am

• December 4th -

Cornerstone Crew project @ 10 am

• December 5th -

BSF Women's Bible Study @ 9 am

• December 7th -

Worship Services at 9 am & 11 am

Connect Hour Fellowship 10 am to 11 am

• December 9th -

Prayers at the construction site @ 12 pm

• December 10th -

Shine Middle School Girls Bible Study at Yeti's @ 8:15 am

• December 12th -

BSF Women's Bible Study @ 9 am

• December 14th -

Worship Services at 9 am & 11 am

Connect Hour Fellowship 10 am to 11 am

Congregational Meeting @ 12:15 pm

Growing Grace Fellowship

Our goal is for every family at Grace Fellowship

to take part in our Building Fund Campaign.

It’s not about equal gifts — it’s about equal sacrifice.

The donations continue to come in - we can do this!

We encourage you and your family to pray about your contribution. Please complete the pledge form in the lobby on Sunday and drop it in the pledge box, or

Click Here to give online.

Thank you to all who have given thus far!

We are well on our way to our goal!

To God be the glory!

Go GRACE Go!

We invite you to join us on our construction site -

every Tuesday @ 12 noon

to gather in a quick prayer over the construction project

and the workers.

Can't make it? No problem! Just pause wherever you are and lift up a prayer of your own at that time. God hears it all!

If you're interested in serving with the Construction Ministry team, please click on the button below and fill out the form.

Cornerstone Crew Ministry

Reminder -

If you are able to join us this Thursday,

December 4th,

meet at church at 10 am

for appreciation card making!

Bible Study for ALL AGES

will resume after the New Year.

Let's enjoy

Connect Hour Fellowship

through the holidays!

Let's be intentional about our time of fellowship

between services,

sharing conversation over a cup of coffee.

We have many new people

to meet and greet!

Introducing Men of Grace monthly Bible study!

Join Us for Fellowship and Community

When: 2nd Saturday of every month

Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Where: Barn Room at Grace Fellowship

Starting: December 13th

Who: All men are welcome — bring a friend!

Coffee and light breakfast provided 

Please mark your calendar for our Annual Congregational Meeting

on December 14th.



We encourage you to attend to hear all about the business

of the church, what we've accomplished this past year,

and goals for the upcoming year.

Christmas is Coming!

We've updated our service schedule!

Now 3 service times to share the

Good News of Great Joy!



Invite your friends and neighbors!

Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 10th

Gather 'Round the Gospel Bible Study,

will resume meeting after the New Year!

We pray you enjoy the holiday season

with your friends and family!

Who - Join Steve Manning, Tex Bluhm, and the residents and staff of Castle Peak Senior Living

What - A time of fellowship and friendship that is flexible, casual, and open to everyone who would like to attend. The purpose is to provide a space and occasion where faith and prayer come together through different experiences and activities where God's love can be shared.

When - December 16th, and every other Tuesday after

Time - 10:30 am for approximately 30–60 minutes

Where - Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation in Eagle

Please reach out to Steve Manning for further information and to attend.

210-842-6640

thuddreamer@yahoo.com

Sunday Services

December 7th, 2025

9:00 & 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, during Connect Hour from 10:15-10:45, and during 11:00am service!

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...



• Health -

Wendy Jennings - who will have hip surgery this week to repair the labrum and bone. Please pray for a successful surgery, pain relief, and comfort while she recovers during a busy time of year.

Jerry Zidow - who had back surgery last week. Please pray for healing and comfort from pain and a complete recovery.

Walt Valdez, Diana's husband - who is home recovering from some medical challenges. Pray for complete recovery.

Pastor Gregg - who had surgery last week and is home recovering now. Pray for pain relief and complete recovery.

Derek, Missy's brother - who had hip replacement surgery last week. Prayers for complete healing.

We pray for complete healing and recovery for those struggling

with different health and medical challenges. We have a God who

works miracles!

• Continued prayer -

Rosemarie and Andi, Jackie's mom and sister who Jackie helps care for. We pray for strength and comfort for Jackie as one of their caretakers.

Jerry Wiisanen, Jodie's dad - continued healing for cancer treatment and nerve damage he has experienced.

Emily Barela - as she continues to also recover from back surgery.

Ken Marchetti - as he continues to heal from hip replacement surgery.

Nancy Kraft - Prayers for continued strength in recovery.

Andy Haffele - Prayers that his recovery continues to move forward in a positive way, that he continues to gain his strength, and for relief of pain.

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

Lauren Glenn, Worship Team Coordinator, 970-445-3101, lauren@gracegypsum.com

Pastor Dan Rohlwing, Pastor Emeritus in Memoriam

Church Office Hours

Monday through Thursday 9 am to 3 pm

Sunday Schedule

Worship Services: 9:00 and 11:00 am (nursery provided at both services).

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).