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GRACE Wire
November 3, 2026
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Growing in Community at Manor Lake
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On Sunday, November 1, we were delighted to gather with our neighbors at Manor Lake Assisted Living for our second monthly worship service! Thank you to the Community of Grace members and friends who helped lead worship, shared their voices in song, and offered a warm welcome to residents and staff.
With each visit, we are building relationships and discovering new ways to walk alongside our neighbors with kindness and love. Join us there every first Sunday at 3pm as this community continues to grow!
Whether you’re singing along, listening to someone’s story, or sharing a smile, your presence matters. Small gestures of kindness and gentleness can brighten the day for residents and staff alike.
| Remembering those have gone before us | | |
On Sunday, November 1, we celebrated All Saints Sunday, a special day when we remember and give thanks for the lives of those who have died, trusting in God's promise of resurrection and eternal life.
All Saints commemoration reminds us that we are connected through Christ to the faithful of every time and place. Even in our grief, we find hope in God's promise that one day every tear will be wiped away.
Who do you remember this day?
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Next Wednesday Night Gathering: November 4
6:00-6:45pm Meal - Pizza
7:00- Learning Time
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Sunday Morning Learning
at 10:00 AM
We are studying the Psalms.
Join any time. You can join for the series or jump into a single session. We welcome all.
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Events this Sunday
Sunday, November 8, 2026
10:30 AM Fellowship
Join us before worship for some fellowship and yummy treats
11:00 AM Worship
Worship with Holy Communion
Pastor Michael Jannett
| | Men's and Women's Dinner
Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM
Location: Fratelli's NY Style Pizza and Restaurant Grayson | | |
Come with your curiosity.
Come hungry.
Grab some fries.
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Faith & Fries is a relaxed gathering outside the church walls for honest conversation about life and faith.
Our Next Meeting is:
Tuesday, November 10
Topic: "For what do we give thanks?"
Location: Jim & Nick's BBQ
1190 Scenic Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, United States
Pull up a chair. Join the conversation.
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Help us share a little Christmas joy with our neighbors!
This Christmas season, Community of Grace has a big goal: Make 500 Christmas cards to share with our friends at local assisted living communities, including Manor Lake!
Thanks to funding from Thrivent, we'll have supplies ready for a few evenings of creativity, fellowship, and kindness. We're inviting everyone to join us—including the Scouts who meet in our building, our congregation, and friends and neighbors throughout the community (including those who come to our Trunk or Treat and our neighboring Cooper Manor friends!
Come make cards with us:
- Wednesday, November 11 & 18, at 7:00 PM
- (Join us for dinner, if you like at 6:00pm)
- Sunday, November 15, following worship
No artistic talent required! Just bring a willing heart and a little Christmas cheer. We'll provide the supplies, and together we'll create cards that remind our neighbors they are remembered, valued, and loved.
500 cards might sound like a lot, but many hands make light work—and a whole lot of Christmas joy!
Invite a friend, bring the family, and help us share God's love, one Christmas card at a time.
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Donations can be placed in the Narthex Coop Barrel or on the table in the Narthex
You can also make a monetary donation to the church that will be sent to the Coop for use toward utility help and/or to restock the shelves.
| News from Ministry Partners | | Spring 2027 Enrollment Open for Southeastern Synod Lay Academy | |
The ELCA Southeastern Synod Leadership Academy spring term runs January 17 through March 18, and you are invited to join us in learning!
This spring, choose between 10 synchronous and 7 asynchronous courses, or create your own mix.
Synchronous courses meet via Zoom on a specific day – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday – six times throughout the term to cover content.
Asynchronous courses let you complete the content on your own schedule throughout the week.
Both course types include weekly assignments and a mini-project.
Both lead to certification. Whether you choose synchronous or asynchronous, you are always welcome to join our remote coffees and term celebration.
Courses cost just $60, financial assistance is available, and they are open to anyone who serves, leads, or is curious.
Two of the synchronous courses – one on art and faith and one on vocation – will be offered in Spanish!
| | "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10 | | |
Hour of Prayer
Wednesday, November 4 at 10:30 AM
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Want to Join our Prayer Team?
Contact the church office for more details!
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Prayer Requests & Praises!
Community of Grace disciples pray for those in our congregation and community.
How can we pray for you or someone you know?
Click HERE to email Pastor Michael
Let us know if you'd like your request shared
with our Prayer Warrior email members.
Contact Pr. Michael (Pastor@TransformLives.org) if you'd like to receive Prayer Warrior emails.
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Visit our website for more information, updates and useful links.
Click HERE for our Calendar of Events.
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How to Give
If our congregation has in any way been a blessing to you, consider making a financial contribution. You can give in person, online (CLICK HERE), or via our secure mailbox at 1200 Athens Highway, Grayson, GA 30017.
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Community of Grace Lutheran Church
The Rev. Michael Jannett, Pastor
770-972-4304 | www.transformlives.org
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We are called, gathered and enlightened by God
to grow in GRACE and transform lives.
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