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November 27, 2024



For those who cannot worship with us in person access our live stream and recorded worship in its entirety here


Recorded sermons each Sunday can be accessed online here


Worship

Worship this week

Sunday 8:00 am service: Contemporary

Sunday 10:30 am service: Contemporary

4:00 or 6:00 pm Service 

Ministries

It’s time to order Poinsettias. Help us to decorate the sanctuary during the Christmas season with the beautiful poinsettia plants. Each plant is $12.00. Orders are due by December 1st.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ORDER!

Evangelism, we hear about it, we sometimes shirk away from it, but it is one of the things God expects from His followers. You might think that is not your gift, but it is all of our calling as followers of Christ. 

 

But have no fear! There are many ways we can all do low-risk evangelism! Here are a few coming up in the next month:

 

Walk with us at the Grafton Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30. Hand out candy, share a smile, greet friends and neighbors. Our youth made a float, now we need everyone to share the love of God.

 

Join us Friday, December 20th, at 7pm for Cedarburg's Festive Friday Eve. Grace will be doing a live nativity at the intersection of Washington and the Interurban trail (next to Advent Lutheran Church). We need people to play the parts of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, angels, animals, a narrator, as well as people to sing carols. Costumes are provided and we will have some light refreshments before and after the performance.

SIGN UP FOR THE PARADE!
SIGN UP FOR LIVE NATIVITY!

If you are already busy those days, don't worry, there are still plenty of ways you can still do low risk evangelism. You can mention events at work or school, you can post about it on social media (or share a Grace Facebook or Instagram post), invite your friends to meet you and enjoy the festivities.

 

Let the Holy Spirit work in you and share your church with others!

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Sign up to help here!

Thank you to everyone who helped donate 50 Christmas meals to our friends at All Peoples! Monetary donations and red/green grocery donations are due back to church by Sunday, Dec 1. Cookie donations are needed by Dec 8. Thank you for your support!

Snow Removal Ministry

 

Are you looking for a way to serve at Grace? We are looking for more people to help remove the snow from the sidewalks during the winter. Some of the people who have served in the past are unable to this year. We need additional members to continue this service and reduce the workload for everyone.

We hire a service to plow the parking lot, but volunteers save the congregation money by clearing the sidewalks. We have snow blowers, shovels and salt to provide a safe entry to Grace and the community.

 

People are assigned to teams of two people. You would be matched with a veteran who has helped in the past. Your team would be assigned five to six weeks from November through early May. The more teams we have the less weeks you are responsible for clearing snow.

 

If you are interested in removing snow, please contact Mark Koehler at (262) 957-7594 or markkoehler4@gmail.com ASAP as the snow will be coming soon. If you have any questions, you may contact Mark.

Sign up here!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY AT GRACE

 

The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at Grace. We will meet once more for November on the 20th, and then December 4 and 18 to finish 2024.

 

All are welcome – if you crochet or knit, or even want to learn – please join us. If you have questions, you can contact either Sherie Duwe at 262-377-6740, or Lori Mathias at 262-825-6632. If you know of a Grace member that could benefit from a Prayer Shawl, please contact Jean Fugate, Director of Ministries.


Volunteers

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Worship Volunteer Assignments

The week of 12/01/2024

Worship Volunteer Assignments

Worship Volunteer Assignments

The week of 12/08/2024

Worship Volunteer Assignments

Events

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DECEMBER RNT EVENT


RNT (Retired Not Tired) group will gather at church for brunch on Wednesday, December 4 at 9 AM followed by decorating our church home for Christmas. Please bring something to pass if you are able. Sign up sheet and information are posted in the gathering area. 


If you can't make it to brunch, come and help us decorate around 10 AM.  


RSVP to Barb Wrolstad at 414-412-8330 (text or call) or brwrolstad@gmail.com by Monday, December 2.

Prayers of sympathy:

Sandy and Mike Luettgen with the death of Sandy’s father, Bob Sager

 

Pray for our members:

Bill and Kathy Bahrke – Health & Healing

Ralph Becker – Health & Healing

Judy Drefahl- Health & Healing

Jan Harris – Health & Healing

Jane Johnson – Comfort & Peace

Jerry Kiesow – Health & Healing

Sue Korinek – Strength & Comfort

Steve Peltonen – Encouragement

Mark Peterman- Comfort & Healing

Candy Polka- Health & Healing

Dale, Tori and Gunnar Saunders – Comfort & Healing

 

Pray for our family and friends:

Sharon Bowen (sister of John & Cindy Payne) – Health & Healing

Sharon Caulfield (friend of Vickie Sperber) – Strength & Support

Tate Durlam (brother of Zack Durlam) - Health & Healing

Gloria Cmeyla (friend of Janet Sladky) - Health & Healing

Donnie Hamm (friend of Jean & Tom Fugate) – Health & Healing

Zack Higgins (friend of John & Cindy Payne) – Health & Healing

Lee Holle (father of Jeff Holle) – Health & Healing

Hurricane & Storm Victims in Southeastern United States – Strength & Support

Alice Kuschel (grandmother of Christy Loeffler and great grandmother of Lance and Adrian) - Comfort & Peace

Alex Koenitzer – Health & Healing

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

Joan Maya (sister of Kathy Kehoe) – Comfort & Peace

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

Bill Paape (friend of Linda Lueck) – Health & Healing

Shirley Paape (friend of Linda Lueck) – Comfort & Peace

Tim Payne (brother of John Payne) - Health & Healing

Connie Roselius (sister of Mary Jozwiak) – Health & Healing

Sarah Sladky (daughter-in-law of Janet & Ray Sladky and sister-in-law of Emily & AJ Cassel) – Health & Healing

Alison Thompson (relative of Tracy West and Leah Thompson) Health & Healing

Doug Umbreight (uncle of Mark Peterman) – Comfort & Peace

Mike Winter (brother of Cheryl Herboek & Sue Carlson) - Comfort & Healing

George Zajicek (brother of Kathy Braun) – Health, Comfort & Strength

 

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:

Sgt. Matthew Wilkerson (son-in-law of Cindy Silverbrandt)

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:
  1. Income & Expense Results from the Most Recent Month
  2. Income & Expense Results on a Year-To-Date basis
  3. A Summary of Cash Balances
  4. A Summary of Debt Balances
  5. 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.


Thank you Thrivent Members!



Below are links to February & March 2024 financial documents that will tell you how you have impacted Grace Lutheran Church!

Click here to view October 2024 Financials
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