July 24th, 2024

“Where, O death, is your victory?

  Where, O death, is your sting?”

 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57

On our own we deserve death, but through our Lord Jesus Christ, we are victorious over sin, death, and the devil. Jesus gives you and me the victory we could not achieve on our own; we are winners with him! 

This changes our mindset at home, at work, with friends, with family. When we know we have victory in Christ, we can walk confidently and boldly into every situation, big or small, knowing that our lives have purpose and meaning.  

In the fifteenth chapter of the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul follows up his proclamation of victory with a call to stand firm on the foundation of the victory given by Christ. 

Therefore, (Because you have victory in Christ v.57) my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. - 1 Corinthians 15:58

Whether you are the architect of awesome financial spreadsheets, the nurse who nurtures the patient, the therapist who comforts and counsels, the landscaper who meticulously mows lawns, the plumber who proudly plumbs, the seller who excels at selling, or the teacher who teaches. Give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord in all you do, because in Him you have victory! Sunday, we will hear the story of a man who did exactly that. 

See you Sunday as we celebrate the victory we have in Christ Jesus. I can’t wait! 



Pastor Austin 

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Gypsum, CO 81637

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Growing Grace Fellowship UPDATE

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!

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The Calendar at a Glance 

• July 25th - Decorate & begin set-up for VBS @ 10:30 am

• July 28th - Worship services @ 9 & 11 am

• July 29th - Castle Peak Worship service @ 10 am

• July 30th to Aug. 1st - Vacation Bible School 9 am to noon

Summer Connect Hour will be

"Fellowship with a Purpose"

beginning in June through August.

Some upcoming plans are below:

- Rock Garden - Let's spruce up our outdoor space with a little clean-up and paint rocks to make a colorful rock garden. We will provide all the supplies, just come and enjoy our time together and a little craftiness!

In Search Of

the following items to use. Please bring them THIS Sunday, July 28th.

• canoe or other small boat for the Bible story set (something easy to move)
• snorkel gear
• scuba gear
• many 2-liter bottles for volunteer costume production

Also needed:

• help with decor and set-up on Thursday, July 25th, @ 10:30 am.
• help with clean-up and breakdown after VBS is finished on Thursday, August 1st @ 12 noon!

THANK YOU!

Sunday Services

July 28th, 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.

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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.

Please pray for. . .

• Grace Fellowship Vacation Bible School that begins next week. Pray for our volunteers and all the children from our church and community that will attend. Pray for fun, safety, protection, good memories to be made, energy & enthusiasm, and for hearts and lives to be touched by the Holy Spirit as we share God's Word and Love.

• Beau, Doris and John's grandson, who had shoulder surgery last week. Please pray for a full recovery so he can get back to sports and his active lifestyle without pain or set-backs.

• Janis, who had back surgery this week and is recovering. Please pray for a positive outcome, pain relief, and for a quick and full recovery.

• Elaina and her unborn baby, Shoka's daughter and grandbaby. The baby will be delivered in a couple of weeks due to complications with the pregnancy. Please pray that the baby continues to grow and be nourished these next couple of weeks and will be healthy when born. Pray also for God's peace and comfort for all during this stressful time.

• Harriet & Steve Racicot, who are doing mission work in Romania. Keep them in prayer for safety, for God's provision, and for the Lord's will to be done as they share the Good News with others.

• 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. thank you, Lord, for getting us to 83% funded for our building project! You do amazing things and we can't wait to see all that you do with YOUR house, our new church building!

• 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, Kipp Hamberger.

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).