Connecting People to God's Grace

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Dear Grace Titan Family,

As we prepare to gather with our loved ones and observe the Thanksgiving holiday, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for the incredible community that makes Grace Lutheran School such a unique and blessed place.

In this season of giving thanks, I want to recognize the four pillars that make up our strong Titan foundation:

Thank You, Grace Titan Family!

  • To Our Titan Parents: Thank you for your unwavering trust and partnership. You are the first and most important educators in your child’s life, and we are so grateful for your sacrifices, your engagement, and the countless ways you support our classrooms and school events. Your commitment helps us thrive.
  • To Our Titan Students: Thank you for the joy and energy you bring to our hallways every single day. It is a profound privilege to teach you, to witness your growth, and to guide you in your faith and learning. You are the heartbeat of our school, and we love getting to share this journey with you.
  • To Our Titan Faculty & Staff: Thank you for the heart and soul you pour into your calling. Day in and day out, your dedication goes far beyond the curriculum. You show up with grace, patience, and love, modeling Christ's teachings while inspiring academic excellence. We are truly blessed by your commitment.
  • To Our Extended Titan Family (Volunteers, Church Members, & Supporters): Thank you for the endless support we receive in too many ways to describe. Whether you are praying for us, volunteering in the library, serving hot lunch, or donating your time and resources, you enable our ministry to flourish. We are stronger because of your faithful backing.

A Community of Blessing

This community is not just a school; it is a family—the Grace Titan family. And in both good times and challenging times, we are stronger and more resilient because we have each other to lean on.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with peace, rest, and the beautiful realization of all the blessings in your lives.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
– Psalm 107:1

With deepest gratitude,

Blessings,

Mr. Avila

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Sunday Worship Service 8:00 and 10:30 am

Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:15 am


Monday, December 01, 2025

Hamburgers

Boys' B team 2 BB home game vs Christ Lutheran at 4:00 pm

Girls C team BB home game vs Christ Lutheran at 5:00 pm

Boys' MS BB home game vs New Buffalo at 6:00 pm


Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Mr Goody - Corn Dogs

Girls C team BB practice 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Boys' C team BB practice 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Boys' MS BB practice 5:30 - 7:00 pm


Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Chicken Nuggets

Advent Services 3:30 & 7:00 pm


Thursday, December 04, 2025

Subway

Boys' B team 1 BB home game vs OLOL at 4:00 pm

Girls B team BB home game vs St Paul, Stev. at 5:00 pm

Boys' MS All Area Tournament - 1st round game TBA


Friday, December 05, 2025

Pizza


Saturday, December 06, 2025

Men's Morning Basketball - 7:00 - 8:30 am



IN THIS NEWSLETTER YOU CAN EXPECT:


  • Grace Titan T-Shirt Order Form Link
  • Grace Lutheran Ski Club Information
  • School Illness Policy
  • Christmas Eve Worship Service
  • Children's Christmas Shoppe Information & Volunteer Sign-ups
  • Michigan Lutheran News - Get to know ML Night & LES BB night



We Need You!


Christmas Shoppe 2025 is looking for Volunteers! Here are the many ways you can help.


  • Stuffing Candy Jars
  • Setting up
  • Helping kids shop
  • Wrapping gifts
  • Clean Up


An event such as this cannot run without the help of many. Please scan the QR code or sign up in the church entryway today.


Thank you - Stephanie Crowder

989-400-7791

Crosstrain Kids Update!

So far, in Crosstrain Kids, we've have grown in the importance that we are children of God through the blood of Jesus Christ. That never changes. Now, we talk about God's amazing purpose that he's given us. We live lives on purpose for his glory.


Read more in the newsletter.

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PARENT CONVERSATIONS

Providing Support on Your Parenting Journey

Parent conversations: 
Protecting kids without scaring them.


MLHS News and Notes

GET TO KNOW ML - ADMISSIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS NIGHT


On December 9th, ML will host a Get-to-Know-ML Night for all new prospective families for the 2026-2027 school year. It will begin at 6 pm with a meal and presentation by our Admissions team. Following the meal, a tour of the school will be offered as well as free admission to a night of ML basketball.


We pray this opportunity will be a blessing to families searching for a Christ-Centered high school experience. Please pass this along to anyone you know who is could consider MLHS for their son or daughter's high school experience.


Boys' Grade School Basketball Night at ML


December 9 - 5:45 pm



All Lutheran Grade School Boys Basketball players and coaches get in free to meet and greet the Titan Varsity team, help with pre-game shootaround, inside access to pregame talk, sit behind the team for their game, and have a half-court shootout during the varsity game.  

Be at ML by 5:45 to meet the team, watch some JV action, and assist the varsity with their pre-game shooting. 


Even if you are not yet in your season, all Lutheran boy hoopers are welcome to join!  



School Contact Information:


Mr. Chris Avila / avilac@gracestjoseph.org / 608-769-1979

Mr. Justin Wiechmann / wiechmannj@gracestjoseph.org / 262-203-6053

Ms. Kennedy Doble / doblek@gracestjoseph.org / 248-309-7949

Ms. Hannah Schneekloth / schneeklothh@gracestjoseph.org / 507-475-1428

Mrs. Elissa Bishop / bishope@gracestjoseph.org / 765-431-1086

Ms. Elizabeth Reimers/reimerse@gracestjoseph.org/269-930-3822

Mr. Gregory Rush / rushg@gracestjoseph.org / 269-588-9008

Mrs. Nancy Leifer / leifern@gracestjoseph.org / 253-625-6272

Mrs. Nicki Barabas / barabasn@gracestjoseph.org / 269-635-7592

Mrs. Hannah Mueller / muellerh@gracestjoseph.org / 920-242-0407

Mrs. Anne Thorson / thorsona@gracestjoseph.org / 269-926-8503

Mrs. Lisa Avila / avilal@gracestjoseph.org / 608-769-4537

Mrs. Mary Duehlmeyer/duehlmeyerm@gracestjoseph.org/269-313-5940

Mrs. Sandy Sempert / school@gracestjoseph.org / 269-449-4102

Pastor Josh Bishop / bishopj@gracestjoseph.org / 765-431-1292

Pastor Paul Jenkins/jenkinsp@gracestjoseph.org / 309-433-5807


Middle School Athletic Director

Mr. Kevin Lemke/klemke@michiganlutheran.org/ 269-767-2848

Grace Lutheran School
St. Joseph, MI 49085