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[Sunday] Breaking Dysfunction - Faith and Family Dysfunction

There is always forgiveness. But what happens when someone does something so bad that it's impossible to forget. How do you break that hurt that distrust. Joseph’s brothers try to kill him and he was taken from his family for the rest of his life. How do they break the dysfunction?

Questions for the Week

  1. Describe something or someone you have had to forgive?

  2. Read Genesis 50:15-21.  What causes Joesph’s brothers to doubt his forgiveness?

  3. When someone has forgiven you, what causes you to doubt that forgiveness?

  4. Read Romans 8:26-30.  How can you have confidence in the forgiveness Jesus has given to you?

  5. What actions can you take to show others that you’ve truly forgiven them?

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---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today February 14. 2021

Valentine's Day All Day

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Blessing of the New Building 9:45 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week February 15 - 20, 2021

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM

Ash Wednesday- With Communion Wednesday, 11 AM and 7 PM

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK  Sebastian Sherwood & Jack Gebhardt - 2/14, 

McKenna Lynch - 2/15, Midge Watts, Susan Schill & Lon Smith - 2/18, 

Sherry Self - 2/19, Kevin Mattox - 2/20

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given by Claude & Pat Hessee in celebration of Karen & Matthew’s birthdays  and Linda & Joe Gannon in memory of Linda’s mom, Elsa Weingartner.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Thomas & Marilyn Piotrowicz - 2/17/1988 (33Years)

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

WINN DIXIE SUPPORT For the month of February Winn Dixie on Bayshore and PSL Boulevard will donate $1 for each reusable bag you purchase to Grace Lutheran for the Alzheimer's Community Care center.   Grace received $40 last year from this effort. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com

GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

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[Sunday] Self Differentiation- Faith and Family Dysfunction

If you are in Christ; your identity is not in what you’ve done, how you feel, or how others think of you. These things do not define you. Your identity is made in the image and likeness of God. Because of Jesus’ work on the cross, God sees you as His precious child, holy and dearly loved. Receive your identity, instead of trying to achieve it.

Questions for the Week

  1. When is a time you gave into peer pressure and lacked self-differentiation in a relationship in your life?  What was the result?

  2. Read Genesis 37:12-36.   How do Joseph's brothers fail to self-differentiate? What result does that have?

  3. Share a time when you know that Jesus was able to stop and self-differentiate?  What does that mean for you?

  4. There are many powerful voices that guide us from places like the TV, radio, print, and other social organizations. How can you make sure you think things through for yourself and like how Christ would have you do in those situations?

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---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today February 7. 2021

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week February 8 - 13, 2021

Adopt-A-Mile Tuesday, 8:30 AM

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM 

Individual/Family Communion Wednesday, 11 AM - Noon

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS:  

Valentine's Day - Next Sunday!

Ash Wednesday - February 17th - 11 AM and 7 PM - With Communion

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK  John Behrens - 2/7, Joyce Strickler - 2/8, Jenny Brendlinger - 2/10, Barbara Sutterfield - 2/11

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by Mary Anne Roksvold in memory of loved ones.

ADOPT-A-MILE will be THIS Tuesday, February 9th at 8:30 AM!   Our meeting place will be on the corner of Torino and Conus.  For more information contact: Judy Fredrich (561) 315-9555  retslvnlg@outlook.com

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

WINN DIXIE SUPPORT For the month of February Winn Dixie on Bayshore and PSL Boulevard will donate $1 for each reusable bag you purchase to Grace Lutheran for the Alzheimer's Community Care center.   Grace received $40 last year from this effort. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com
GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

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[Sunday] Bitterness - Faith and Family Dysfunction

Jacob was always a fighter. He fought for everything and left an angry wake behind him. But when he was left all alone, his bitterness and the thought of sure death just around the corner, he was able to get relief from the bitterness and havoc.

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[Sunday] Triangles - Faith and Family Dysfunction

Remember that time when you asked your mom for something and she denied your request? Then you went straight to your dad and asked him. Yeah, that's making a triangle. It’s bad, but we do that all the time, and yet it needs to stop.

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Questions for the Week

  1. Describe a time when you were hurt by someone triangulating or gossiping about you.

  2. Read Genesis 27.  How does Rebecca triangulate to get her way?  What effect does this have on the relationships in her family?

  3. Read Matthew 18:15-20.  What does Jesus call us to do when we have a problem with someone?  What promise does he make to us?

  4. Who do you need to go to directly this week to be reconciled? 


---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today January 24. 2021

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week January 25 - 30, 2021

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM 

Individual/Family Communion Wednesday, 11 AM - Noon

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Foster Grandparents Friday, 9 AM

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK   Gloria Solack - 1/28

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by Cheryl Nolte in memory of her husband Bill.

LWML LADIES Our next meeting will be Monday, February 1st.   Please pick up a copy of the upcoming Bible Study for the meeting. It is on the table by the exit door.  

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March of 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

WINN DIXIE SUPPORT For the month of February Winn Dixie on Bayshore and PSL Boulevard will donate $1 for each reusable bag you purchase to Grace Lutheran for the Alzheimer's Community Care Center.   Grace received $40 last year from this effort. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com

GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community.  Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community.    We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.
THANK YOU! Thank you for your card and gift last Sunday. It is a pleasure serving the Lord and you here at Grace Lutheran. Peace and Joy, Kevin

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[Sunday] Named Anxiety - Faith and Family Dysfunction

Abraham looks at God's promises to him and tries to make them happen for himself. Oh, the havoc caused by not trusting God and who you really are! But God still brings peace with his promises.

Service [above] Sermon releases at 10pm [under]

Questions for the Week

  1. What situations have brought you anxiety? How have you handled them?

  2. Read Genesis 16.  How does Abram and Sarai handle the anxiety about not being able to conceive a son that was promised to them by God?  

  3. In what ways have you tried to control things rather than trusting God?  How has that added to your anxiety?

  4. Genesis 17:1-6, 15-21.  How does God remind Abram what his identity is?  

  5. How can remembering your identity as a child of God, a Christian or “little Christ,” bring you peace?


---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today January 17. 2021

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week January 18 - 26, 2021

MLK Day Monday

Adopt-A-Mile Tuesday, 8:30 AM

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM 

Individual/Family Communion Wednesday, 11 AM - Noon

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK   Jill Wallen - 1/20

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK: William & Clara Creelman - 1/18 (Their First)

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by Grace Lutheran.

CHECK IT OUT! THE FLOWER CHART  it is in need of sponsors.  Many weeks are blank including today!  Please sign up for donating flowers in memory of, or to honor someone close to you, a special occasion or giving thanks to God.  Weekly cost for the two vases of flowers is $30.00.

2021 ENJOYMENT COUPON BOOKS: are now available in the Narthex.  The coupon books sell for $35.00 each of which $10.00 is donated to Grace Lutheran’s Youth Group needs.

ADOPT-A-MILE will be THIS Tuesday, January 19th at 8:30 AM!   Our meeting place will be on the corner of Torino and Conus.  For more information contact: Judy Fredrich (561) 315-9555  pjfred@outlook.com

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  (IT’S BACK!) Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com

GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

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[Sunday] No Excuses - Faith and Family Dysfunction

Anxiety, pitting our family and friends against each other, group think, and bitterness - these all take life away from us and can cause us to live in despair. But when we look through the main story of Scripture, we see a family that is extremely dysfunctional, and yet God never leaves them, and we know them as the patriarchs.

Service [above] Sermon releases at 10pm [under]

Questions for the Week

  1. What do you think causes dysfunction in a family?

  2. Read Romans 3:23.  What does this tell us about our role in dysfunction?

  3. Read Romans 4.  Specifically look at verses 18-22.   How does God show His promise to Abraham, despite Abraham’s weakness?

  4. How have you seen God work in the midst of people’s dysfunction? How has God been faithful to his promises to you?


---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today January 10. 2021

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week January 11 - 19, 2021

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM 

Individual/Family Communion Wednesday, 11 AM - Noon

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

Baptism of Twins Jaxon & Kinslee Saturday, 11 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK   Doris Vollmann - 01/13, Patti Williams - 01/14

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by Grace Lutheran.

CHECK IT OUT! THE FLOWER CHART  it is in need of sponsors.  Many weeks are blank, including today and next Sunday!  Please sign up for donating flowers in memory of, or to honor someone close to you, a special occasion or giving thanks to God.  Weekly cost for the two vases of flowers is $30.00.

2021 ENJOYMENT COUPON BOOKS: are now available in the Narthex.  The coupon books sell for $35.00 each of which $10.00 is donated to Grace Lutheran’s Youth Group needs.

ADOPT-A-MILE (A Week Later!) will be next Tuesday, January 19th at 8:30 AM!   Our meeting place will be on the corner of Torino and Conus.  For more information contact: Judy Fredrich (561) 315-9555  pjfred@outlook.com

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study will be “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com)

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  (IT’S BACK!) Pastor and Coli will be hosting Zoom to Coffee at NOON TODAY for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com
GIVING: - We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

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