February 28th, 2024

Jesus said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 

-John 2:19

“PROTECT THIS HOUSE” 

There is something special about a home.   A tent or townhouse, manor or mansion, a dwelling is a special place and thus it must be protected.   The belongings in our homes are protected by roofs, walls, and windows.  Our homes are protected by alarms, cameras, and locked doors to keep intruders out.  

But Jesus doesn’t need alarms, cameras, locks, roofs, or windows to protect His house.  Jesus protects His house with actions and promises.  When Jesus sees God’s temple is disrespected he goes into action and clears it with a whip of cords.  Jesus also declares that when the temple is destroyed he will raise it up in three days.  But Jesus was not talking about the building, he was talking about himself.  Sure enough, Jesus, the temple of God, was crucified, died, and buried.  And just as promised, he rose from the dead on the third day, and sure enough, his promises were indeed fulfilled.  Through him, we have full protection. 

The season of Lent is a time of reflection and repentance.  We are sinners who come to our loving Lord and say, “I am sorry.”  But Lent cannot be viewed apart from the temple that was raised for us.  The temple was not destroyed, and in Him, neither are we. 

See you Sunday, I can’t wait! 

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 

• March 3rd - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

• March 4th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 10th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

• March 11th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 16th - Women's Gathering @ Shoka's House (details below)

• March 17th - Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

• March 18th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 24th - Palm Sunday Worship Services, Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

• March 25th - Castle Peak Worship Service @ 10 am

• March 29th - Good Friday Service @ 6 pm

• March 31st - Easter Worship Services, Fellowship Brunch, Easter Egg Hunt for Kids

Connect Hour Bible Study for all Ages

THIS Sunday, March 3rd

from 10:15 am to 10:45 am.

Fellowship 10:00 to 10:15

Bible Study 10:15 to 10:45

Fellowship 10:45 to 11:00

"Connecting to God's Word

and to One Another"

We collected 248 boxes of cereal

 for the Community Market!

Go Grace Go!

Thank you for your generosity!

Ladies, it's time to get together again for

friendship, fellowship, food, and fun.

Please bring your Bible for our devotion.

 Feel free to invite a friend!

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

March 3rd, 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 Lenten Season, that we are humbly reminded that we are sinners in need of a Savior. Help us to seek you daily and be aware of your loving presence. We ask that you transform us as we repent and return to your love daily.

• Mazy Miller, who sings with John and Doris at our weekly Castle Peak service on Mondays. She had a knee replacement this week. Please pray for a successful surgery and healing.

• Kipp Hamberger, who continues to need prayers for his health.

• Angie and Mike Stevens nephew, whose Army unit was just deployed. Pray for safety and protection.

• Soffia, a friend of Kennedy, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing testing to make a plan for her care and treatment.

• 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!

• Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is still homebound, and for those who are caring for her. Pray for continued care and provision during this difficult time.

• 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; April; Suzanne, Mary's sister-in-law; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister), Elisa Marchetti., Pat (George's sister).

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).