Christmas Variety Photos
See the photos of the variety show.
Played games, Sang Songs, heard some sweet stories, and ran around with some ribbons.
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[Wednesday] Christmas Variety - Mid-week Advent
Our Christmas Variety Show.
- Join us for some Fun and Game at our Christmas Variety Show
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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Kids Christmas Party! [Photos]
Kids had a great time exchanging gifts and learning about Christmas.
Our Kids exchanged gifts and learned about the Christmas Story.
Also big thanks to the Crafters Group for giving the kids some presents.
See also Kyler as santa in his School’s Christmas Play.
Grace LWML Decorates for Christmas!
LWML Decked the Halls for Christmas!
Big Thanks to our LWML for making Grace look so festive for Christmas!
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[Sunday] Guiding Light - Kingdom Way
The Magi following the light of a star mirrors how God has always worked, giving a light to follow through the wilderness, away from the darkness that holds us down.
- The Magi following the light of a star mirrors how God has always worked, giving a light to follow through the wilderness, away from the darkness that holds us down.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way: Guiding Light
What do you have on top of your Christmas tree? A star? An angel? Something else? Why is that important to your household?
What do you think the star represented for the Magi in the story? How does it compare to the angels' role in other parts of the Christmas story?
Read Matthew 2:1-13. People often get too focused on the power of earthly rulers like Herod. What are some examples of times when we might be tempted to focus more on worldly power than on God's true power?
The sermon talks about how the Magi were “unlikely” people to be part of the story. How does this remind us of God’s ability to use anyone, no matter their background, for His purposes? Can you think of examples from your own life where God brought an unexpected person into His family?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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[Wednesday] Century of Gifts - Mid-week Advent
Christmas expectations are often Joshed. Yet the name Emmanuel breaks all expectations as Jesus comes to be with us.
- Singing some classic Christmas Carols and talking about gifts over the last 100 Years
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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[Sunday] Named Expectation - Kingdom Way
Christmas expectations are often Joshed. Yet the name Emmanuel breaks all expectations as Jesus comes to be with us.
- Christmas expectations are often Joshed. Yet the name Emmanuel breaks all expectations as Jesus comes to be with us.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way: Named Expectation
Can you think of a time when you had high expectations for something, only to be disappointed? How did you feel? How did you cope with the disappointment?
Read Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph faced a situation that completely shattered his expectations. Can you think of a time when your expectations were not met, but looking back, you saw how God worked through that situation?
Jesus was an ordinary name in the days Matthew wrote his Gospel. Emmanuel was not an ordinary name. How does the idea of the ordinary connected to the extraordinary of God coming to be with us (Jesus & Emmanuel), change our understanding of how God works?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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[Sunday] Royal Introduction - Kingdom Way
Introducing Him who completes all of creation with everything humanity has to offer.
- Introducing Him who completes all of creation with everything humanity has to offer.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way - Royal Introduction
Share the greatest ancestor that you have in your family. What is so significant about them?
Read Matthew 1:1-17. Discuss the inclusion of Rahab, Tamar, and Ruth. How does their presence challenge our understanding of holiness and God's plan?
The sermon emphasized the significance of the number seven in the Bible. How does this biblical symbolism deepen our understanding of Jesus' role as the culmination of God's plan?
The sermon emphasized that God's kingdom is not limited to the perfect. How does this understanding challenge our own expectations of ourselves and others?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Update From Habitat for Children in Haiti
Some Haiti Updates.
Amazing to see the Girls from their First day of School
Haiti has had a few more setbacks which you have heard in the news lately.
Here is Meschac giving a few video updates about the good things happening in Haiti
Kingdom Way (Teaching Series)
The Kingdom of God is right here: The lowly manger being lauded by well traveled kings; wisdom from on high unearthing the way of love; the blind seeing the light radiating from a cold tomb. It's backwards. It's beautiful. It's the Kingdom way.
Kingdom Way
The Kingdom of God is right here: The lowly manger being lauded by well traveled kings; wisdom from on high unearthing the way of love; the blind seeing the light radiating from a cold tomb. It's backwards. It's beautiful. It's the Kingdom way.
Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday
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11/24/24
Geneology of Matthew
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Revelation 1:4b-8
Matthew 1:1-17
12/1/24
Birth of Jesus
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
12/8/24
Magi
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
12/15/24
Flight to Egypt
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Matthew 2:13-23
12/22/24
John the Baptist prepares the way
Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
12/25/24
Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10
Hebrews 1:1-6
John 1:1-18
12/29/24
Baptism of Jesus
Isaiah 42:1-9
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
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1/5/25 Temptation of Jesus Matt 4
Genesis 3:1-7
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-12
1/12/25 Sermon on mount
Micah 6:1-8
Matthew 5:1-12
Matthew 7:11-14, 24-27
1/19/25 Matthew 8-9 The Kingdom and the Wrong People
Hosea 5:15-6:6
Romans 4:13-25
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
1/26/25 Matthew 10 Disciples sent out
Jeremiah 28:5-9
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:32-42
2/2/25 Matthew 11 John The Baptist questions who Jesus is.
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-15
2/9/25 Matthew 12 Religious leaders question who Jesus is
Jonah 3:1-10
James 3:2-12
Matthew 12:33-42
2/16/25 Matthew 13 parables explain who Jesus is
Isaiah 44:6-8
Romans 8:18-25
Matthew 13:24-32
2/23/25 Matthew 14-16: 12 The Crumbs are enough.
Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:21-28
3/2/25 Matthew 16:13-17 Jesus is the Christ, what does this mean
Exodus 3:1-15
Romans 12:9-20
Matthew 16:23-25
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3/5/25 Matthew 18-20 Who is the greatest
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Matthew 18:1-6
Matthew 20:20-28
3/9/25 Matthew 21-22 entry, clearing temple What does kingdom look like
Zecheriah 9:9-17
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew 21:1-17
3/16/25 Matthew 23 Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees
Micah 3:5-12
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:1-12
3/23/25 Matthew 24-25 Signs of the end of the age. Sheep and goats and such
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
3/30/25 Matthew 26a anointing Passover and last supper
Exodus 12:21-24
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Matthew 26:7-29
4/6/25 Matthew 26b garden of Peters denial
Daneil 7:11-14
Matthew 26:47-68
4/13/25 Matthew 27 Jesus is king, we choose Barabbas
Isaiah 29:13-19
Philippians 2:12-18
Matthew 27:15-31
4/20/25 Matthew 28:1-10 Easter
Jeremiah 31:1-6
Colossians 3:1-4
Matthew 28:1-10
4/27/25 matthew Guards and commission
Exodus 40:34-38
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 28:11-20
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Wednesdays December 4th & 11th
Potluck Dinner 5:30PM
Carols & Fun 6:30PM
Wednesdays December 18th
Christmas Dinner Out 5:30PM - TBD
Christmas / Advent Schedule
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Service 4PM & 7PM
TDD Service with the Korean Church
Christmas Day
Communion Service 10:15am
Sunday December 29th
Communion Service 10:15am (just one service)
January 5th
Normal Sunday Schedule
Directory Photos (Last Week)
Last Week! We have shot 54 Different photos! (great stuff!)
We are shooting Directory Photos Oct 27 - Nov24
The 24th is the last week we are shooting Photos.
We have shot 54 different photos. Very Good!
Get Ready.
We are shooting photos for the Directory.
Be Ready Reformation Sunday through Thanksgiving.
We will be doing basic shots before and after service.
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[Sunday] All Things - Keep It Simple
It's right there, all around us is the party of God's abundance. The question for us all is: Will we enjoy ourselves in God’s generosity, or will we rely on our own strength?
- It's right there, all around us is the party of God's abundance. The question for us all is: Will we enjoy ourselves in God’s generosity, or will we rely on our own strength?
Questions for the Week: KEEP IT SIMPLE: - All Things
In what specific areas of your life are you currently relying on your own strength instead of trusting in God's? How can you shift your perspective to embrace God's sufficiency?
Read Philippians 4:10-20. How can we practically apply Paul's example of contentment in all circumstances to our daily lives, especially when facing challenges or hardships?
How can we share the message of God's abundance with others, particularly those who may be struggling or feeling overwhelmed? What specific actions can we take to encourage and support them?
The sermon challenges us to "keep it simple." How can you simplify your life to focus more on God's abundance and less on your own worries and anxieties?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Photos 2nd Sunday School November 24'
With it getting cooler we had fun outside!
With it getting a little cooler, we had fun outside after we considered all the things we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Photos of Christmas Boxes packing.
153 Christmas Boxes to Haiti
Big Thanks to everyone who worked hard and donated to our christmas boxes to Haiti.
Baptism of Hudson
We Baptized Hudson on November 10th 2024
We Baptized Hudson on November 10th 2024
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[Sunday] One Another- Keep It Simple
This is the Kingdom plan: Love one another. This is how they will know you are Christians, that you love one another.
- This is the Kingdom plan: Love one another. This is how they will know you are Christians, that you love one another.
Questions for the Week: KEEP IT SIMPLE: - One Another
Describe a time you’ve seen the body of Christ love one another in a beneficial way.
Read John 13:31-38. What is Jesus’ commandment? In context around this, how do the disciples fail to love another?
In what ways might selfishness hinder our ability to love others fully? How can we recognize and address this tendency in ourselves?
How can we actively demonstrate love for one another, especially during challenging times or when we disagree with each other?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Christmas Boxes Packing For Haiti
Christmas Boxes for the Children In Haiti
Christmas boxes for the children of Haiti
We will send our Christmas boxes to the children of Haiti. Our goal is to send 100 boxes of joy that Meschac will share at a special program.
***** Please bring items by November 3rd. *****
We will focus the box gifts for boys and girls , ages 5 -7 , 8- 10 , 11 - 13 yrs old . Please mark your box with "boy" or "girl " and ag e group . Thank you .
Suggested items THAT WILL FIT IN A SHOEBOX are :
*NO SCHOOL SUPPLIES , PLEASE*
• A "wow" toy: children's baseball caps , mus ical instrument
• Small toys: cars , games, jump ropes , puzzles (be sure to include of finished puzzle)
• Small hard candies, lollipops
• Marbles, playing cards, fidget toys
• Dolls, dominoes, sunglasses
• Jump-ropes, balls
• Flashlights (with batteries or hand crank)
• Underwear (small & medium), socks, flip flops
• Hygiene items: hair brushes, comb, small barrettes, washcloths,
toothbrush/toothpaste, bar soap, alcohol wipes, bandaids, deodorant, lip balm
• Please, NO school supplies!
"PACKING" DAY
November 9, 2024 9:30 am
New Hymn (O God Beyond All Praising)
On November 10th we will be Singing.
“O God Beyond All Praising” (With One Voice 797)
(We Praise you and Acknowledge You) (LSB 941)
On November 10th we will be Singing.
“O God Beyond All Praising” (With One Voice 797)
(We Praise you and Acknowledge You) (LSB 941)
The tune is from Holst’s Jupiter
aka Thaxted
Here is the Same Tune but Different Lyrics
Here is the Grace Piano Version
1. O God beyond all praising,
we worship you today
and sing the love amazing
that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder
at every gift you send,
at blessings without number
and mercies without end:
we lift our hearts before you
and wait upon your word,
we honor and adore you,
our great and mighty Lord.
2. You, Christ, are King of glory,
the everlasting Son,
Yet You, with boundless love,
sought to rescue ev’ryone:
You laid aside Your glory,
were born of virgin’s womb,
Were cru-ci-fied for us
and were placed in a tomb;
Then by Your resurrection
You won for us reprieve
You opened heaven’s kingdom
to all who would believe.
3. Then hear, O gracious Savior,
accept the love we bring,
that we who know your favor
may serve you as our king;
and whether our tomorrows
be filled with good or ill,
we'II triumph through our sorrows
and rise to bless you still:
May we with the saints be numbered
where praises never end,
In glory everlasting.
Amen, O Lord, amen
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[Sunday] Stewardship - Keep It Simple
Stewardship can be something that we overcomplicate. Keep it Simple; Jesus has saved you.
Stewardship can be something that we overcomplicate. Keep it Simple; Jesus has saved you.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Jesus does not become unclean by touching the afflicted; instead, HE imparts healing and life. It shows the kingdom is for everyone. Matthew Chapters 8-9