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GRACE Wire
November 10, 2026
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500 Christmas Cards. Countless Smiles!
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
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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!
We have invited our neighbors to this event! So if you see some new faces, welcome them in!
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!
Let Pr. Michael know if you would like to help deliver cards or bring cookies to share!!!
| | Prayer for Veterans Day, November 11, 2026 | |
Almighty and ever-living God, we give you thanks for the men and women who have served and defended our country and the values of freedom and justice we hold so dear. Help us be mindful of the sacrifices they made and the hardship endured by their families and friends, so that we never take for granted the privileges they have secured for us. Hear us, we pray, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
From Evangelical Lutheran Worship Prayer Book for the Armed Services (Augsburg Fortress, 2013), p. 66.
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Christmas Tree Setup
Join us after worship on Sunday, November 22
to help set up the Christmas Tree, Advent Wreath, and more!
Remember: many hands make for light work!!!
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Special Note for Wednesday Night Gatherings
Nov. 11 & 18 - card-making event
Nov. 25 - NO GATHERING
Dec. 2, 9, 16 - Advent Mid-Week Worship
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Sunday Morning Learning
at 10:00 AM
We are studying the Lutheranism 101.
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 15, 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
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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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White Elephant Gift Exchange: Let the Fun Begin!
Get ready for some laughter, surprises, and a little good-natured gift stealing at our White Elephant Gift Exchange!
Bring a funny, inexpensive, silly, or downright obnoxious gift, wrap it up, and place it on the gift table. Everyone will draw a number, and the fun begins!
When it's your turn, you can choose a wrapped gift from the table OR steal a gift someone else has already opened! If your gift gets stolen, you get to choose another. But beware—once a gift has been stolen three times, it's officially frozen and belongs to its lucky (or unlucky!) owner.
And just when you think the fun is over, the person who drew number one gets one final chance to steal any gift that hasn't been frozen!
Come with some food to share and come ready to laugh, have fun, and enjoy a little friendly holiday mischief. The sillier the gift, the better the memories!
| | Join us for Monthly Worship at Manor Lake | | Join us on Saturday, December 5, at 3:00 p.m. as we gather with our neighbors at Manor Lake Assisted Living for worship and fellowship! Come help us share God's love and grace through music, prayer, and the simple gift of being present with our neighbors. | | |
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!
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Hour of Prayer
Wednesday, November 18
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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Men's Ministry in 2027: Let's Dream Together!
Sunday, December 6 | Following Worship | Fellowship Hall
What could Men's Ministry look like at Community of Grace in 2027? We'd love your ideas!
All men are invited to join us after worship on Sunday, December 6, for a time of fellowship, conversation, and planning as we explore opportunities for the coming year.
Whether you're interested in sharing a meal, attending sporting events, participating in retreats, serving our neighbors, growing in faith, or simply getting to know one another better, we want to hear from you!
What activities would you enjoy? What have you experienced elsewhere that we might try? What would make it easier for you to participate? You don't need to have all the answers—or even a specific idea. Just bring yourself and your perspective!
We'll share some ideas already being discussed and invite everyone to help shape what comes next.
A light lunch will be provided, and we'll keep the gathering to one hour or less.
Please RSVP so we can plan for lunch. You can:
Whether you've participated in Men's Ministry before or this would be your first time, there's a place for you at the table!
| | Christmas Eve Worship – December 24 at 5:00 p.m. | | |
Join us on Thursday, December 24, at 5:00 p.m. as we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! Together, we'll hear the Christmas story, sing beloved carols, and rejoice in the good news of Emmanuel—God with us.
Would you like to help lead worship on Christmas Eve? We are still looking for a teller and a Nursery Attendant for our Christmas Eve service. Please sign up in the narthex!
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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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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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