Grace Notes April 1, 2026

Grace Notes

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April 1, 2026

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Worship

Worship this Week

Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm

Good Friday 7:00 pm

Saturday Vigil 7:00 pm

Easter Sunday 8:00 am: Traditional

Easter Sunday 10:30 am: Contemperary

Friends, as we enter into this holiest of weeks of the church year, I invite you to ponder and walk them with reverence. Each of these sacred days reminds us of the great depth of God’s love. Please join us as you can as we walk them together. But even if you cannot be there for worship, take a moment each day and reflect on the story as we journey through it. You can follow the daily updates on our Facebook page to help guide you; continue through our Love Outpoured Lenten devotional; or take time in prayer and read through the passages of John 13 (Maundy Thursday), John 18-19 (Good Friday), John 20 (Saturday Vigil), and Matthew 28 (Easter Sunday).

However these days are marked for you, may they be filled with reminders of God’s unshakable love for you!

Ministries

A Message from the Crossways Board of Directors:

The Crossways Board has called a Special Meeting of Delegates to discuss and vote on the future of Waypost Camp.

Sunday, April 12th at 2:00 PM

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Neenah | Also available via Zoom

Delegates will cast a ranked-choice vote on ownership transfer options for the Waypost Camp property.

Who is invited?

• Each voting congregation may send 2 delegates

• A voting congregation is one that 1) supports Crossways financially on an annual basis and/or 2) has had member(s) participate in Crossways programs within the last two years

• Not sure of your congregation's status? Please contact info@crosswayscamps.org.

• Non-voting guests are also welcome to attend, please RSVP!

Note: Even delegates who attended the March Annual Meeting must RSVP again for April 12th.

This is a critical decision for the future of Crossways and Waypost Camp. Please RSVP your delegates at your earliest convenience. We look forward to seeing you on April 12th!

Chris and Kim Beloin serve as the voting delegates for Grace and will attend in person. if anyone from Grace would like to share their thoughts, concerns or questions with Chris and Kim, please do so in person or by emailing us at: Beloin@att.net or calling us at: 262-376-0259. Anyone is welcome to attend in person or virtually as a non-voting guest. Register at the link provided below.

Vote here!

Volunteers

Worship Volunteer Assignments

Events

Prayers

Prayers of sympathy:

The Van Ryzin Family with the death of Roger (former longtime Grace member).

Pray for our members:

Jerry Kiesow – Health & Healing

Sue Korinek – Strength & Comfort

Steve Peltonen – Encouragement

Pray for our family and friends:

Dick Abel (brother of Mary Jozwiak) - Health & Healing

Vicky Alphonso (friend of Grace) - Meaningful Employment

Cynthia Coley (friend of Jen Justman) - Health & Healing

Andy Derrwaldt (friend of Bob & Jeanne Dries) - Health & Healing

Dave Emerick (brother of Darlyne Holle) - Health & Healing

John Fahey (friend of Kathy & Jim Kehoe) - Health & Healing

Sam Hackett (friend of the Peterman Family) - Strength & Comfort

Sherri J. (friends of Mary Korrison) - Health & Healing

Ruth Janis (sister-in-law of Joan Tuttle) - Health & Healing

Judy (cousin of Mary Korrison) - Health & Healing

Jim Krause (friend of Kathy Kehoe) - Health & Healing

Laura (friend of Mary Korrison) - Health & Healing

Len Lapacz (friend of Bob & Jeanne Dries) – Cancer

Carmel Leannah (sister-in-law of Kathy Kehoe) – Health & Healing

Candace Lussier (mother of Chantal Murack) – Comfort & Peace

Our Friends in Nicaragua (Circle of Empowerment) – Safety & Strength

TJ Oyebadejo (friend of Grace) - Meaningful Employment.

Amanda Patron (friend of Shannon Holle) - Strength & Healing

Steve Peterman (father of Mark Peterman) - Health & Healing

Peg Reind – Health & Healing

Arlene Sauerland (mother of Pat) - Health & Healing

Sue Schneider (friend of Mary Korrison) - Health & Healing

Pray for our members in nursing care, homebound or in assisted living:

Phyllis Barber

Sue Geier

Janet Trapp

Pray for those serving in the U.S. Military:

Casey Christ (granddaughter of Sherie Duwe) - Serving in Kuwait

Seaman Matthew Kulczyski (grandson of Grace Smaxwill)

All of those serving our country

Grace Lutheran Church Financial Summary

We as a Church Council have decided in the spirit of continuous improvement and transparency to the congregation to begin publishing a summary of the church's financials on a monthly basis. We feel this is in everyone's best interest to be transparent and aligned upon the financial health of the church.

In these monthly reports, we will include:

Income & Expense Results from the Most Recent Month
Income & Expense Results on a Year-To-Date basis
A Summary of Cash Balances
A Summary of Debt Balances
A Summary of Year-To-Date Giving vs. Prior Periods

We welcome any feedback or suggestions as we continue to find the best ways to engage with the congregation.

Below are links to the latest month's 2025 financial documents. Thank you for your support of Grace Lutheran Church!

Click here to view January 2026 Financials

Grace Calendar

Please call prior or check Grace Calendar to make sure someone will be in office. Thank you!

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