Oct 2nd 19 Email Blast
Email Blast
Alzheimer's Building News
We had a very good meeting with the HOA on Monday.
We have not signed anything yet but here is the agreement we left with on Monday
We are free from the wall. Lake Forest HOA as rescinded its request for a wall around our property
They have asked for 2 things in return.
If in the future we have problems with the patients leaving our facility and going into their neighborhood, we agree to put up a split rail fence near the swell behind the new building. We doubt this will ever be an issue, but if it is then a split rail fence is economical and decent looking.
Also they asked we cover any sight lines from the back to the new building with landscaping. This one was also in the talks already, and we are happy to put landscaping back there.
So good news!
Newsletter Attached.
Adopt a Street. (2nd Tuesday of Month)
Tuesday at 8:30am
Join us as we clean up Grace’s Street so we can keep PSL Beautiful.
Corner of Cashmere and Torino.
Watch Last Week’s Sermon
Goats and Rams
Daniel has another terrible dream. This one has rams and goats running all over the world destroying it in their wake. Nothing can be done; they are just too big and powerful. Who can stop the charging goats and rams?
Christian Men’s Event
Saturday Oct 5 2019
Breakfast 8AM
Program 9PM - “Servanthood”
Sunlight Community Church, 477 SW Cashmere BLVD.
Needed: Sunday Photographer
We would like someone to shoot pictures of families on Sunday mornings.
In on our ongoing efforts to keep directory updated we want to shoot pictures of families at church.
Let Pastor Cris know if you are interested.
Thursday Bible Reading
11AM on Thursdays, we get together to read the Bible and talk about what we have heard. We are in Mark.
This is Pastor’s favorite Bible study. Join us as we listen to scripture for 45 minutes then talk about what we have heard.
We have been doing this Bible study for almost 2 years, and in that time we have read. Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1+2 Samuel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Job, Isaiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Philippians, Hebrews, and Revelation.
All of this in just an hour and 15 minutes a week. Come join us as we continue to read the Bible together.
Betty Barner
I have been in communication with her children. As of today they are not going to have a memorial service in Florida.
Prayer List!
We have made changes to the prayer list.
We will keep a prayer request on the list for 3 weeks.
Please let us know every 3 weeks if you would like to keep someone on the list.
This change was made to ensure an accurate list of prayers.
Here is how to give us a prayer request.
Website - www.GraceLutheranPSL.com/pray
Fill our a prayer form at Grace
Call the Church - 772-871-6599
See you Sunday!
Bahamas Hurricane Relief
We really need money right now.
Any donation sent to grace for Bahamas relief will be sent to one of our churches commuted to helping in the Bahamas. Any donation will be sent along with no fees.
OLD INFO
Grace is Collecting Items to be Sent to the Bahamas
We are collecting
Water
No Perishable Food Items.
Gift of Money
The FLGA District of the LCMS is committed to helping the effort and will send 100% of your Disaster Relief gift to help.
Give online by going to https://flgadistrict.org then clicking online giving. Then designate how much to Disaster Response.
Or you can give money designated to FLGA Disaster Responses to grace and we will send it to the FLGA District.
Here is a Letter from our Distinct President Greg Walton
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our gracious Savior Jesus!
You have no doubt heard the news of the devastation in the Bahamas. Many of you are also aware that we have one congregation there, Nassau Lutheran Church, located on the Island of Nassau. It sustained no damage, but the big Island, Grand Bahama, is utterly destroyed. These folks need our help. Your help is urgently needed. We are working with Pastor Sam Boodle of Nassau to help assess needs and respond. We invite all congregations to designate a special offering to the Florida-Georgia District for Disaster Assistance for the Bahamas over the next few weeks or donate directly to our disaster fund through the FLGA District website (flgadistrict.org). Jay Wendland (jwendland@flgadistrict.org), our District Disaster Coordinator, will be working with local agencies and contacts in the Bahamas to ensure that donated funds are correctly directed to help those in need get emergency food, clothing, shelter and other basic necessities.
We do understand that there are many local initiatives and agencies also reaching out to help the nation of Bahamas. We do not want to compete, and encourage you to support those ministries and agencies locally as they collect supplies to be shipped to Freeport and Abaco. However, there is plenty to be done, and the Florida-Georgia District will continue to work with the Synod to receive financial contributions to support the long-term work that will be happening in the Bahamas in the coming months and years. We invite you to partner with us in this endeavor as we lift these people in prayer. Thank you!
In His peace,
Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Walton, President
The Florida-Georgia District, LCMS
7-17-19 Email Backpacks
School Supplies for Haiti
Last Pickup August 4th
BIG NEED: Backpacks
See pictures of possible (simple/basic) bags ideas.
Normal school supplies are needed.
I have been told Dollar General has a great selection.
This Week’s Reflection Questions
Tell about a time when you looked for power. Where did you try and find it?
Read Acts 19:1-7. What does God’s Spirit do when Paul lays his hands to the disciples in Ephesus?
Read Acts 19:11-20. What powerful things does the Spirit do? How do the Jewish exorcists misuse that power and the name of Jesus?
What are some ways that we might misuse the name of Jesus and the Spirit’s power today?
Read Acts 19:21-41. What concern does Demetrius have concerning the message of Paul about Jesus? Why do you think he has those concerns?
In what ways has Jesus confronted and challenged you? How has that caused you to be changed?
Watch the Week’s Sermon
True Power
Paul walks into Ephesus, and he sees multiple displays of power. First he sees the Spirit of God when some are baptized and they begin speaking in tongues. Then he sees the Spirit when some begin to use the power for their own gain and are quickly humbled. Finally, there’s power of the crowd when they feel Paul’s message of Jesus threatens their city and their God.
The Spirit Experience - Sermon Series
The Book of Acts
It’s about those who are enlivened by the Lord’s Spirit and are going out and acting as witnesses.
Sunday 10AM
Needed: Sunday Photographer
We would like someone to shoot pictures of families on Sunday Mornings.
In on our ongoing efforts to keep directory updated we want to shoot pictures of families at church.
Let Pastor Cris know if you are interested.
Thursday Bible Reading
11AM on Thursdays, we get together to read the Bible and talk about what we have heard. We are currently reading 2 Kings.
This is Pastor’s favorite Bible study. Join us as we listen to scripture for 45 minutes then talk about what we have heard.
We have been doing this Bible study for almost 2 years, and in that time we have read. Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1+2 Samuel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Job, Isaiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Philippians, Hebrews, and Revelation.
All of this in just an hour and 15 minutes a week. Come join us as we continue to read the Bible together.
Prayer List!
We have made changes to the prayer list.
We will keep a prayer request on the list for 3 weeks.
Please let us know every 3 weeks if you would like to keep someone on the list.
This change was made to ensure an accurate list of prayers.
Here is how to give us a prayer request.
Website - www.GraceLutheranPSL.com/pray
Fill our a prayer form at Grace
Call the Church - 772-871-6599
See you Sunday!
Grace Email 4/24/19
Joan Lemke Memorial
Saturday the 27th
11:00 AM Visitation
12:00 PM Memorial Service.
Aycock Funeral Home
505 SW Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
This Weeks Reflection Questions
What is your favorite Easter memory?
Read Luke 24:1-12. What were the women expecting to find at the tomb? Why do you think they were expecting this?
When are the times in your life when you doubted that Jesus was actually alive, reigning as king?
Take a look at verses 5-8, what does the angel says that gives them hope? How do they respond?
How does the Easter resurrection give you hope today?
Watch the Easter Sermon
The Art of Life
You were created, but you were not just as a sack of unfeeling chemicals. You were created as a great work of art. But what if the world does not seem like a great work of art? What if I think my life is just a dark mess? I imagine that's what the women carrying embalming spices to Jesus’ grave thought. However, what they saw that morning changed how they saw the world and changed how they saw themselves. Christ is risen, they saw the Art of Life.
Watch it at….
Thursday Bible Reading
11AM On Thursdays, we get together to read the bible and talk about what we have heard.
This is Pastor’s favorite bible study. Join us as we listen to scripture for 45 minutes then talk about what we have heard.
We have been doing this bible study for almost 2 years and in that time we have read. Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Ruth 1+2 Samuel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Job, Isiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Phillippians, Hebrews, Revelation.
All of this in just an hour and 15 mins a week. Come join us as we continue to read the bible together.
MOPS Helpers
Our Mothers of Preschoolers need more volunteers to help watch the little ones.
They meet at Grace on Wednesday mornings twice a month.
Get in touch with Pastor, Midge, or Judy if you are interested.
Adopt a Street. (2nd Tuesday of Month)
Tuesday at 8:30am
Join us as we clean up Grace’s Street so we can keep PSL Beautiful.
Corner of Cashmere and Torino.
Prayer List!
We have made changes to the prayer list.
We will keep a prayer request on the list for 3 weeks.
Please let us know every 3 weeks if you would like to keep someone on the list.
This change was made to ensure an accurate list of prayers.
Here is how to give us a prayer request.
Website - www.GraceLutheranPSL.com/pray
Fill our a prayer form at Grace
Call the Church - 772-871-6599
See you Sunday!
Email 5/4/18
Email this week.
Treasure Coast Mission Coalition. This Sunday!
I have invited Gayle Whitlach to come and talk to us this Sunday about Guatemala and how you can celebrate and get involved with the Treasure Coast Mission Coalition. Over the years many folks have supported and taken trips with Gayle down to Guatemala.
Come hear Gayle talk about Guatemala during Sunday School at 8:45AM
Also talk to her after service on Sunday.
Game Night Friday
6PM The 11th
Games, snacks and fun
See you there!
MOPS Helpers
Our Mothers of Preschoolers need more volunteers to help watch the little ones.
They meet at Grace on Wednesday mornings twice a month.
Get in touch with Pastor, Midge, or Judy if you are interested.
I Am Sermon Series
Jesus in His own words
This Sunday Jesus says he is the way, the truth, and the life.
This amazing phrase tells us to stop living for tomorrow but see the life God is giving us today.
Sunday 10AM
Sermon from Sunday
I Am The Good Shepherd.
Good is not just the absence of evil, but it's the beginning of beautiful. Jesus says that he is the Good Shepherd, the Beautiful Shepherd.
Watch it today!
Interesting Article
Why Do We Go to Church?
I believe that Jesus would say to us what he said to Peter, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.
Read it at https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/why-do-we-go-to-church
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get started, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
See you Sunday!
Email 3-17-18
See the latest of what is going on.
Family Meals Donations.
This is the last sunday to donate to Family Meals.
Please bring Non perishable food items.
Grace Hello
New Member Class
April 14 and 28th from 10am to 1ish.
New Member sunday will be April 29th.
Wednesdays In Lent!
7 pm Service and PotLuck dinner at 6pm
Holy Week at Grace
Maundy Thursday
6pm Service, Dinner out afterworlds.
Good Friday
Noon Service
7pm Service
Easter Sunday!
Sunrise 7AM
Breakfast 8:30 (after the Sunrise service)
Easter Sunday Service 10AM
Easter Clean Up!
8:30AM Saturday the 31st.
We will be cleaning outdoor chapel and the general grounds.
Listen to the Scriptures
Thursdays 11 am
We are working through the Gospel of Mark. Join us, I have a feeling you will like it.
Article to Workout Your Faith
How Christians Us Fear to Fire God:
When you get down to the nitty-gritty of it, all fear boils down to one thing: future telling.
https://relevantmagazine.com/god/how-christians-use-fear-fire-god
Sermon From Sunday
The Day
Chasing After Egyptian Horses
Chasing after Egyptian Horses - It is a well known fact to the people of God that they ought not to go back to Egypt. Do not chase after the things of Egypt. Do not do the things of Egypt. However, we see the king of Israel marrying an Egyptian wife and chasing after Egyptian horses and having slave labor build the temple. God’s people are looking at the Day of the Lord square in the eye.
Watch it today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/the-day4
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get started, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
See you Sunday!
Grace Email Feb 8th
Email for Feb 8th
Ash Wednesday
7 pm February 14th
I’m so excited for Valentine’s Day this year! Every year, I always struggle with this holiday. I always want to do something meaningful and special for my wife, Coli. As I attempt for the perfect Valentine’s Day, the restaurants always seem full, and cooking at home was never my strong suit! But this year it’s different, and I want to invite you to be in on the joy!
This February 14th , Grace Lutheran PSL has you covered! After much thought, we would like to cordially invite you to the Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 pm. We promise it will be one of the most memorable Valentine’s Days of recent history.
Join us for dinner beforehand at 6 pm.
Game Night Friday!
Come join us Friday at 6pm for games and treats.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast to benefit Real Life Children’s Ranch on February 10th from 7:00 am till noon (at Grace). Come join us. Contact Judy Fredrich or Vivian Barto for more information.
Listen to the Scriptures
Thursdays 11 am
Exodus 18-23
Join us as we listen to the story of God’s people in the wilderness.
Article to Workout Your Faith
When Doctrine Becomes Idolatry
Christian doctrine in the hands of the old sinner becomes a megaphone that he uses to proclaim, “Listen to me, I’ve got all the answers.
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/when-doctrine-becomes-idolatry
Sermon From Sunday
MisQuoted
Matthew 19:26
Matthew 19:25-26 - When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved? But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
Watch it today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/misquoted5
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get started, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
See you Sunday!
Email 1/31/18
Ash Wednesday
7pm February 14th
I’m so excited at Valentine’s Day this year! Every year, I always struggle with this holiday. I always want to do something meaningful and special for my wife, Coli. As I attempt for the perfect Valentines Day, the restaurants always seem full and cooking at home was never my strong suit! But, this year it’s different, and I want to invite you to be in on the joy!
This February 14th , Grace Lutheran PSL got you covered! After much thought, we would like to cordially invite you to the Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 pm. We promise it will be one of the most memorable Valentine’s Day of recent history.
Dinner Beforehand 6PM
Pancake Breakfast.
Feb 10th Morning at Grace
Buy you tickets early for this Fundraiser benefiting Real Life Children’s Ranch.
Talk to Judy or Vivian.
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get started, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
Listen to the Scriptures:
Thursdays 11AM
Exodus 13-18
Join us as we listen to the story of the crossing of the Red Sea.
SARAH’S KITCHEN Eighth Annual Carrabba’s Luncheon
It will be held on Wednesday, February 7th from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm at 1900 SW Fountainview Blvd. PSL. Tickets are $20.00 per person. For ticket information call Julie at 772-834-2818.
Article to Workout Your Faith
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE A CHRISTIAN?
Faith is not a feeling, even though it is often accompanied by profound experience. But is created in us by the external announcement of the gospel..
https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/articles/what-should-you-do-when-you-dont-feel-like-a-christian
Sermon From Sunday
MisQuoted
Isaiah 55:8
Isaiah 55:8 - For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
Watch it today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/misquoted4
See you Sunday!
Email January 18 2018
Click for the January News Letter
Pancake Breakfast.
Feb 10th Morning at Grace
Buy you tickets early for this Fundraiser benefiting Real Life Children’s Ranch.
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get started, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
Listen to the Scriptures:
Thursdays 11AM
Exodus 1-6
Join us as we Listen to the Story of Moses and how God saves his people.
Article to Workout Your Faith
JUST BECAUSE YOU FORGIVE, IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO TRUST AGAIN
As you discuss the future, you clearly delineate what your expectations are, what limits you will set, what the conditions will be, or what the consequences (good or bad) of various actions will be.
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/just-because-you-forgive-it-doesnt-mean-you-have-to-trust-again
Sermon From Sunday
MisQuoted Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Watch it today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/misquoted2
See you Sunday!
Email 1/10/18
Black Tie Bingo
This Sunday Pastor Ron will be at Grace selling tickets to Black Tie Bingo.
It's a benefit to support Family Meals.
January 27th evening
More information can be found at ….
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/black-tie-bingo
Game Night Friday!
Come join us Friday at 6pm for games and treats.
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get started, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
Listen to the Scriptures:
Thursdays 11AM
Genesis 56-52
Join us as we listen to the story of Joseph and his rise in Egypt.
Pancake Breakfast.
Feb 10th Morning at Grace
Buy you tickets early for this Fundraiser benefiting Real Life Children’s Ranch.
Article to Workout Your Faith
I am Done Trying to Follow Jesus
Salvation is a work Jesus does alone. Our sin goes with Him but we must stay behind.
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/im-done-trying-to-follow-jesus
Sermon From Sunday
MisQuoted
Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Watch it today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/misquoted1
See you Sunday!
Email Blast 12-20-17
Email about what is happening at Christmas at Grace
Advent Service Tonight - Joy!
6pm Dinner
7pm Service
Christmas Services
24th 10am
6PM Candlelight
25th 10AM
No Sunday School on the 24th or 31st
Join us beginning the 7th to Study Luther's Large Catechism.
8:45am
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include Videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get a head start. go to
www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
Listen to the Scriptures:
Thursdays 11AM
Genesis 41-46
Join us as we listen to the Joseph and his Family as they look for food.
Article to Workout Your Faith
THE SCANDAL OF THE INCARNATION
If you were the Son of God, how would you choose to enter the world? With wealth power and prestige? Yeah me too.
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/the-scandal-of-the-incarnation
Sermon From Sunday
Exodus A Christmas Story
Fight or Flight
We want God to do big things. However, when we look in the manger, in Bethlehem, in a virgin birth, in the town of Nazareth, it seems that God keeps working through the small things in life. Perhaps we should look for the small things too.
Watch it Today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/exodus-christmas-4
See you Sunday!
Email At Grace 11/29
Latest News at Grace
Listen to the Scriptures:
Thursdays 11AM
Genesis 23-28
Join us as we listen to the Jacob story.
Quarterly Meeting
The next Quarterly Grace Voters Meeting is December 10th, immediately following the service. Election of board of directors for 2018 will be held.
Real Life Children's Ranch
In Okeechobee is a place where children can go which provides a Christian residential group home that cares for boys and girls who are sexually or physically or emotionally abused; homeless, neglected, or mildly disturbed. There are 6 homes with a father and mother which may have children of their own, plus house and nurture up to 6 of these children. Tours and further information is available by calling (863)763-4242. Want to give a child that “WOW” gift for Christmas? Vivian and Bob Barto are heading up this project and need your help. Here are their contact numbers (810-423-7877, vivian-barto@yahoo.com). Saturday, December 14th at 10:00 am is designated to wrap gifts
MOPS Sitters
Did you know that Grace hosts a mothers of preschoolers group?
This is a time where moms can come together to talk and support one another.
We need people who can watch their little ones at Grace while they meet.
It's just two Wednesdays a month, and your hours can go to the Luther 500 Challenge.
Talk to Pastor Cris
Angel Tree
There are still some angels on our tree in the narthex. Please let Susan Becker know which angel you have chosen. Please keep the amount you spend on the gift at $20. All of the gifts should be returned to the church no later than December 17. If you’re willing to deliver the gifts to the families, we will do so on the 17th.
New Sermon Series
Sermon From Sunday
Exodus A Christmas Story
God's Got Your Back
Moses sees a burning bush, which tells him to go and free his people. Joseph see his future wife pregnant, which will bring shame to him and her. However, God promises them the same promise to us: As we go through struggles in our lives, He will always be with us.
Watch it Today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/exodus-christmas-1
See you Sunday!
Email 11-9-17
The latest from Grace
Praying for Peace in the midst of Crime Scenes
We continue to pray for the people of Texas in the aftermath of the shooting. It is natural to sense fear in the midst of things so tragic. Remember we believe in a God who handles the fears and is with us in the midst of them. In John 16:33, Jesus talks about the tribulation we will have. But then he says "Take heart! I have overcome the world!" As we trust in Him, He gives us His peace that passes understanding, especially in the midst of tribulation and suffering. Jesus has been leading His church through very similar things for about 2000 years. He will continue to guide us as we work through what is best at Grace Lutheran PSL. Here is an article pastor found quite good and helpful. http://www.chadbird.com/blog/2017/11/6/out-of-the-depths-when-churches-become-crime-scenes
Game Night
See you Friday at 6pm
Listen to the Scriptures:
Thursdays 11AM
Genesis 12-22
Join us as we listen to the Abraham Story.
Revelation Study
Tuesdays 11AM
MOPS Helpers
Did you know that Grace hosts a mothers of preschoolers group?
This is a time where moms can come together to talk and support one another.
We need people who can watch their little ones at Grace while they meet.
It's just two Wednesdays a month, and your hours can go to the Luther 500 Challenge.
Talk to Pastor Cris
See you Sunday!
Grace Email 9-21-17
What's Happening at Grace
Listen to the Scriptures: Gospel of John
Meet up (Thursday) 11am to listen to the scriptures.
This week is pretty special. Rather than just listening, Pastor Cris has a Gospel of John movie which reads through the actual Bible text. It is pretty incredible. Come join us at 11. The link below is the trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K5E5jUMpuM
- Reading Schedule
- Chapters 1-5 (38 mins) Jesus Early Ministry (This Week)
- Chapters 6-10 (44 Mins) Rising Opposition
- Chapters 11-16 (40 mins) Persistent Unbelief and the Passover
- Chapters 17-21 (36 Mins) The Passion
Voters Meeting
Sunday OCT 1st
We encourage all to attend as we are beginning to listen and talk about the road ahead for Grace Lutheran PSL.
Revelation Study
Will Resume Sep 25th 11AM at Grace.
Women's BibleStudy
Will Resume Oct 1st
Luther 500 Challenge
500 years ago Luther challenged the church. He challenged them to put Jesus as the focus in there lives, to make our personal theology one about the cross rather than some empty, selfish glory.
In that same honor, we want to show our community of the Treasure Coast that we love Jesus and all He does.
Throughout the month of October, as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, let us look beyond the walls of Grace Lutheran Church and see how we can partner in what Jesus and His followers are doing to help strengthen our brother and sisters outside our walls.
I would like to challenge us as an congregation to tally up at least 500 community service hours throughout the month of October. We will coordinate and advertise a wide variety of service projects and ways to help out neighbors in the coming weeks.
If any of you have connections or leads on how to serve others in October, please let Pastor Cris know.
MOPS Helpers
Did you know that Grace hosts a mothers of preschoolers group?
This is a time where moms can come together to talk and support one another.
We need people who can watch their little ones at Grace while they meet.
It's just two Wednesdays a month, and your hours can go to the Luther 500 Challenge.
Talk to Pastor Cris
Saturday Worship Practice
This Saturday at 10am. If you are interested please get ahold of Cindy Lynch.
Watch Last Week's Sermon
Fear of the Lord
What would happen if we paused and noticed people around us? Come and find out that fearing the Lord has as lot to do with how we treat our neighbor.
WATCH SERMON HERE
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/fear-of-the-lord
Watch all past sermons at
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/sermons/
See you Sunday!
Listen to the Scriptures: Esther
Meet up (Thursday) 11am to listen to the scriptures.
We are going through Nehemiah on Sundays. Join us as we read Esther. On Thursdays at 11:00 am we will listen to the minor prophet for that week. If you are not able to join us, I encourage you to listen to it with your family.
Revelation Study
Will Resume Sep 25th
Women's BibleStudy
Will Resume Oct 1st
Voters Meeting
Sunday OCT 1st
We encourage all to attend as we are beginning to listen and talk about the road ahead for Grace Lutheran PSL.
Luther 500
500 Years ago Luther challenged the church. He challenged them to put Jesus as the focus in there lives, to make our personal theology one about the cross rather than some empty, selfish glory.
In that same honor, we want to show our community of the Treasure Coast that we love Jesus and all He does.
Throughout the month of October , as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, let us look beyond the walls of Grace Lutheran Church and see how we can partner in what Jesus and His followers are doing to help strengthen our brother and sisters outside our walls.
I would like to challenge us as an congregation to tally up at least 500 community service hours throughout the month of October. We will coordinate and advertise a wide variety of service projects and ways to help out neighbors in the coming weeks.
If any of you have connections or leads on how to serve others in October, please let Pastor Cris know.
MOPS Helpers
Did you know that Grace hosts a mothers of preschoolers group?
This is a time where moms can come together to talk and support one another.
We need people who can watch their little ones at Grace while they meet.
It's just two Wednesdays a month, and your hours can go to the Luther 500 Challenge.
Talk to Pastor Cris
Saturday worship practice
will not meet this week.
CareNet Banquet
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Revelation Bible Study
Tuesdays 11AM
Pastor Russ (who lead our confession last Sunday)
He is leading an amazing study on Revelation
Have you ever wondered about Revelation, Wondered what all that scary stuff means. Why is it even in the bible. Come to this class!
We will see you there
Tuesdays at 11 am At Grace
Family Meals Volunteer Orientation
Family Meals is hosting a volunteer (leader and assistant) orientation and providing a light supper. Please join us at Trinity Lutheran Church ( trinitychurch4u.com) Monday, August 28. We plan to begin at 5:30 - 7:30.
More details will be on Grace's web site soon.
Mops Volunteers Needed.
MOPS (mothers of Preschoolers) is a great organization which brings mothers from our community of St Lucie West and provides a strong support group.
They meet at Grace on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the morning.
They need Volunteers to watch there precious preschoolers.
Please email the Grace Office at gracelutheranspsl@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to sign up.
August Newsletter is Out!
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Holy Discontent
Nehemiah sees the city of God, Jerusalem, and is troubled. The wooden gates are burned, and the stones are cast down. What does Nehemiah do here? He confesses his sins to God the Father.
WATCH SERMON HERE
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Racism, Dealing with It
Editor’s note: in the wake of the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, a word on dealing with racism from Professor Leo Sánchez.
In a sinful world, racism will not go away. Every so often, it raises its ugly head in public. But rather than merely stating what seems so obvious—racism is a sin—here are some practical ways to confront it head on and deal with it.
Read the rest at:
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/racism-dealing-with-it
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Listen to the Scriptures: Haggai!
Meet up Tomorrow (Thursday) 11am to listen to the scriptures.
Through the summer we will be reading through many of the Minor Prophets. On Thursdays at 11:00 am we will listen to the minor prophet for that week. If you are not able to join us, I encourage you to listen to it with your family.
Links can be found at
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read/
New Bible Study.
Beginning on August 15th
Pastor Russ (who lead our confession last Sunday)
He is leading an amazing study on Revelation
Have you ever wondered about Revelation, Wondered what all that scary stuff means. Why is it even in the bible. Come to this class!
We will see you there
Tuesdays at 11 am At Grace
Family Meals Summer Thanks You
From Pastor Ron
Please convey to the members of Grace our deep appreciation for their response to the summer food drive collection for Family Meals. In addition to receiving enough food to completely fill my car, we also received an envelop of checks for approximately $230.00 for the support of the drive. Your faithfulness is a powerful witness to the greatness of God's love in Christ shared through you.
Pastor Ron
See Pictures at https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/family-meals-pickup
August Newsletter is Out!
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https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/newsletter-august-2017
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Joel is Playing the Hits
Joel keeps quoting: quoting other prophets, quoting the stories of the exodus. In other words, Joel keeps playing the hits like that great DJ on the radio. But what happens when the apostle Peter quotes Joel?
WATCH SERMON HERE
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/joel-the-minor-leagues
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I Wonder If Sunday School Is Destroying Our Kids
Several years ago I met with a woman distraught by her son’s rejection of Christianity.
She said, “I did everything I could to raise him right. I taught him to be like the ‘heroes of faith,’ with the faithfulness of Abraham, the goodness of Joseph, the pure heart of David, and the obedience of Esther.”
She wondered why he rejected Christianity.
I wondered why it took him so long.
Here is how we destroy the gospel message
Look at almost any Sunday school curriculum. You’ll find:
Abraham was faithful, and God made him the father of a nation. So be faithful like Abraham.
Joseph was a good little boy (unlike his “bad” brothers), and God made him Prime Minister of Egypt. So be good like Joseph.
David had a pure heart (unlike his brothers), and God made him King of Israel. So have a pure heart like David.
Esther was an obedient girl. God made her Queen of Persia and she saved God’s people. So be obedient like Esther.
Finally, if we fail to be good, Jesus will forgive us (a “P.S.” tacked onto the end).
What’s so bad about these Sunday school lessons?
Nothing really. Except that they lie about God, they lie about these “heroes of the faith,” they lie about the Bible, and they lie about the gospel. Apart from that, they are pretty good. Oh, they also create “younger brother” rebels and “older brother” Pharisees.
Read the rest at:
http://beliefsoftheheart.com/2013/07/23/i-wonder-if-sunday-school-is-destroying-our-kids-2/
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Listen to the Scriptures: Joel!
Meet up Tomorrow (Thursday) 11am to listen to the scriptures.
Through the summer we will be reading through many of the Minor Prophets. On Thursdays at 11:00 am we will listen to the minor prophet for that week. If you are not able to join us, I encourage you to listen to it with your family.
Links can be found at
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read/
Sarah's Kitchen at the Ballpark
If you want to join us for the baseball game on Thursday, July 27, a group from Grace will meet outside the St. Lucie Mets entrance at 5:45 so we can all go in and find seats together. If you can't be there by 5:45 and want to sit with us, call Cris at (770) 328-5078. You can buy tickets at a specific Sarah's Kitchen booth near the entrance. The game starts at 6:30.
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Nahum: Comfort in Chaos
Nahum means comfort. So take comfort that God is bringing good news.
We had camera problems this week. So enjoy a different pastor doing the same sermon.
WATCH SERMON HERE
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/nahum-the-minor-leagues
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The Fog of Fear: Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Being Overwhelmed
You can see it far off, looming on the horizon, a thick fog menacing off the coast and swirling in the distance. You know the signs. You’ve been here many times before, but you’ve learned to carry on. At first you kind of ignore it, you are aware it’s there, but you don’t want to work yourself up so you busy yourself with things in the hopes the winds will change and it is driven out to sea. But the winds rarely change.
In time it approaches, subtle and quiet, caressing its way—almost seducing—its way back into your life. Your ostrich-defense has not worked and you aren’t able to continue the charade of hiding. At first it’s manageable. “This isn’t so bad” you think, “I can handle this.” But before you know it the fog is all around you, the thick blur is everywhere and the familiar comforts are whited-out. In the fog sounds are distant echoes, faces are veiled shapes and the familiar becomes strange—but strange because this particular strange you know all too well. Feeling alienated, overwhelmed—unable to trust yourself, in the fog of anxiety you give up. You lose yourself in a kind of existential madness. You have a panic attack.
Read the rest at:
http://www.christholdfast.org/blog/the-fog-of-fear-panic-attacks-anxiety-and-being-overwhelmed
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Listen to the Scriptures: Nahum!
Meet up Tomorrow (Thursday) 11am to listen to the scriptures.
Through the summer we will be reading through many of the Minor Prophets. On Thursdays at 11:00 am we will listen to the minor prophet for that week. If you are not able to join us, I encourage you to listen to it with your family.
Links can be found at
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read/
Welcome, Baby Gunnrik!
Matthew, Annalee, and Baby Gunnrik will be honored at a small reception shower after service on Sunday, July 23.
If you're able to "shower" this sweet little one, born in May, we encourage you to write a blessing in a beloved children's book, either new or used (instead of a card). The family would also appreciate baby toiletries and boy clothes sizes 9 months and larger. Thanks for showing your support to our littlest Grace friend!
Family Meals
Grace is collecting food for Summer Family Meals.
Last Easter we were the number 1 donor church. Let's keep it up!
Just bring food to the church and put it in the bin.
This year they are asking for desserts (boxed mixes).
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/family-meals-summer-food-drive
Sarah's Kitchen at the Ballpark
- St. Lucie Mets game on Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 pm
- $7.00 general admission tickets with some proceeds going to support the Sarah's Kitchen mission
- Dollar night on various concessions
- Contact Sherry Evans (772 626 9425) for tickets.
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Obadiah and the Love of Manure
This tiny book shows how massive our love is for Manure but also how massive God's loving ways are towards us.
WATCH SERMON HERE
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GOD'S HUMILITY FOR YOU
By Martin Luther
"Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." -Philippians 2:5-11
Christ assumed the form of a servant, even while remaining God and having the form of God; he was God, and his divine words and works were spoken and wrought for our benefit. As a servant, he served us with these. He did not require us to serve him in compensation for them, as in the capacity of a Lord he had a just right to do. He sought not honor or profit thereby, but our benefit and salvation. It was a willing service and gratuitously performed, for the good of men. It was a service unspeakably great, because of the ineffable greatness of the minister and servant -- God eternal, whom all angels and creatures serve.
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Listen to the Scriptures: Micah!
Thursday 11AM
Through the summer we will be reading through many of the Minor Prophets. On Thursdays at 11:00 am we will listen to the minor prophet for that week. If you are not able to join us, I encourage you to listen to it with your family.
Links can be found at
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read/
Family Bike Ride!
Saturday, July 8 at 8:30 am
At Grace Lutheran
Join us for a fun little family bike ride. We ride at your pace.
See you then.
Family Meals
Grace is collecting food for Summer Family Meals.
Last Easter we were the number 1 donor church. Let's keep it up!
Just bring food to the church and put it in the bin.
This year they are asking for desserts (boxed mixes).
. https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/family-meals-summer-food-drive
Sarah's Kitchen at the Ballpark
- St. Lucie Mets game on Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 pm
- $7.00 general admission tickets with some proceeds going to support the Sarah's Kitchen mission
- Dollar night on various concessions
- Contact Sherry Evans (772 626 9425) for tickets.
Welcome, Baby Gunnrik!
Matthew, Annalee, and Baby Gunnrik will be honored at a small reception shower after service on Sunday, July 23.
If you're able to "shower" this sweet little one, born in May, we encourage you to write a blessing in a beloved children's book, either new or used (instead of a card). The family would also appreciate baby toiletries and boy clothes sizes 9 months and larger. Thanks for showing your support to our littlest Grace friend!
Watch Last Week's Sermon
What do Fireworks and Amos have in common?
It's 4th of July, and we get to display our hollow respect for fireworks. Amos says in the same way our respect for God and the creation is hollow. But one is coming who will turn our hollowness to hallowness.
WATCH SERMON HERE
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/amos-the-minor-leagues
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OUR TAINTED ACTS OF GRACE
People have often tended, quite wrongly, to view me as saintly. I attribute that undeserved reputation to the fact I have always had a very strong sense of the kind of person I should be. I would describe my ideal persona as one who was conscientiously obedient and loving. I strove to be a person of strong moral character whose actions were always wrapped in love.
When my church-pillar parents’ marriage blew apart during my pre-teen years, and my father came out as gay and began a life with the young man, half his age, with whom he had been having an affair, I strove to let him know that I accepted them both and my love for him had not changed.
When my mother married the abusive man with whom she had begun an affair in response to my father’s affair, I was determined to maintain a loving relationship with her, despite his abuse toward both of us, even after she left me with friends and followed him thousands of miles away........
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https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/our-tainted-acts-of-grace