[Sunday] Deliverance- God's Greater Story - Romans 7

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Questions for the Week

1.  Share a time when you tried to do the right thing, but it ended up doing the wrong thing?

2. Read Romans 7:14-25.  Does knowing the right thing to do enable Paul to actually do the right thing?  Why or why not? 

3. How is your struggle with trying to do good, similar to Paul’s struggle?  What prevents you from doing good all the time?

4. As we’re trapped in our sin, it can seem hopeless.  Where does Paul look to for deliverance and hope?

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Al Cluroe - 5/31, Barbara Bock - 6/1, Marlys Pellin - 6-3, 

Cris Escher & Melville Mills - 6/4, Barbara Ruzicka - 6/5, Phillip Griffin - 6/6 

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Terry & Hatha Brown - 6/6 (12 Years)

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE I realize I take for granted that people just come to the church on a regular basis. So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly.  Phone directories are available at the church for your convenience.  

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM! Starting at 10:30 AM, Sunday, you are welcome to join us in a virtual fellowship gathering on ZOOM.  On your computer go to our website which is: www.GracelutheranPSL.com and click on the link. 

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL Pastor Cris is conducting a “live” Bible study online for you to participate in on Thursdays at 11:00 AM.   Directions for participating can be found on the web page www.GracelutheranPSL.com.   Check it out, and if you need assistance, please call the phone number listed. 

AND…. even if you are not computer savvy or do not have computer access, you can participate over your phone.  

GIVING - Changing over to a social distance model of ministry has been quite challenging. We have had to purchase new equipment and spend lots of time getting ready. Remember, during this time, the church’s expenses will not go down even though we are not meeting in person.  During this time, we want to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time.”
Online Giving We have begun using Paypal for online donations. We have been approved as a trusted non profit organization. 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.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] - Resurrection of Van Gogh- God's Greater Story - Romans 7

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Questions for the Week

1. Do you have a favorite work of art?  Why is it your favorite?

2. Read Romans 7:1-13.  Are there rules that at one time you thought would bring life, but actually bear the fruit of death (see v. 5 specifically)?

3. Look at verse 4, what is the secret to living a life that is full of fruit for God?  Is it following rules?

4. How have you seen the resurrected life of God coming to you in these tough times of coronavirus?

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Claude Hessee - 5/24, Peggy Sawyer & Rod Kerstner - 5/25, Gertrude Behrens - 5/26, Soo Choung - 5/29

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK:  Ed & Jo Anne Furniss - 5/26 (30 Yrs), 

Cris & Coli Escher - 5/27 (14 Yrs), Pam & Ken White - 5/28 (32Yrs)

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE I realize I take for granted that people just come to the church on a regular basis. So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly.  Phone directories are available at the church for your convenience.  

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM! Starting at 10:30 AM, Sunday, you are welcome to join us in a virtual fellowship gathering on ZOOM.  On your computer go to our website which is: www.GracelutheranPSL.com and click on the link. 

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL Pastor Cris is conducting a “live” Bible study online for you to participate in on Thursdays at 11:00 AM.   Directions for participating can be found on the web page www.GracelutheranPSL.com.   Check it out, and if you need assistance, please call the phone number listed. 

AND…. even if you are not computer savvy or do not have computer access, you can participate over your phone.  

GIVING - Changing over to a social distance model of ministry has been quite challenging. We have had to purchase new equipment and spend lots of time getting ready. Remember, during this time, the church’s expenses will not go down even though we are not meeting in person.  During this time, we want to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time.”

Online Giving We have begun using Paypal for online donations. We have been approved as a trusted non profit organization. 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.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] - Reflection - God's Greater Story - Romans 6

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Questions for the Week

1.  Describe a time when you felt beat up by life.

2. Read Romans 6:1-14.  What is the relationship between grace and sin?

3. Read Romans 6:15-23.  What do you think Paul means when he says you are now a slave to righteousness, as opposed to a slave to sin?

4. How has Jesus pulled you through the sin of your past and given you new life?  What does he mean for you now?

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Joyce Matte - 5/18, Allison Schultz & Ervin Schimkat (99th)- 5/19, Danielle Hoffman - 5/21, Pat Gebhardt - 5/22

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Raquel & James Thomson - 5/17 - 44 years!

REMEMBERING TOM  Our prayers are with Mary Anne and the Roksvold family in mourning and remembering Tom Roksvold, for he passed away Wednesday afternoon. Video recording of the graveside service will be available.

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE I realize I take for granted that people just come to the church on a regular basis. So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly.  Phone directories are available at the church for your convenience.  

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM! Starting at 10:30 AM, Sunday, you are welcome to join us in a virtual fellowship gathering on ZOOM.   Follow the same directions for the “Zoom Bible Study” that are on the web page to join the group, or you can also phone in and join the conversation.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL Pastor Cris is conducting a “live” Bible study online for you to participate in on Thursdays at 10:30 AM.   Directions for participating can be found on the web page www.GracelutheranPSL.com.   Check it out, and if you need assistance, please call the phone number listed. 

AND…. even if you are not computer savvy or do not have computer access, you can participate over your phone.  

GIVING - Changing over to a social distance model of ministry has been quite challenging. We have had to purchase new equipment and spend lots of time getting ready. Remember, during this time, the church’s expenses will not go down even though we are not meeting in person.  During this time, we want to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time.”

Online Giving We have begun using Paypal for online donations. We have been approved as a trusted non profit organization. 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.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] - Say What?! Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

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Questions for the Week

1. What’s the messiest mess you’ve ever had to clean up?

2. Read Matthew 23:27-28.  Describe a time when you felt like a whitewashed tomb?

3. According to Jesus what happens when we cleanse ourselves to look clean on the outside?

4. Read Titus 3:4-8.  How are we ultimately made clean? 

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Norm Neuberger - 5/11, Greta Tuning - 5/14, Deborah Lemke - 5/15, Victoria Thomason, Diane Heinz & Glenn Swiston - 5/16

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Chuck & Joyce Strickler 5/15/1965 - 55 years!

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE I realize I take for granted that people just come to the church on a regular basis. So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly.  Phone directories are available at the church for your convenience.  

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM! Starting at 10:30 AM, Sunday, you are welcome to join us in a virtual fellowship gathering on ZOOM.   Follow the same directions for the “Zoom Bible Study” that are on the web page to join the group, or you can also phone in and join the conversation.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL Pastor Cris has started an online “live” Bible study for you to participate in.   Directions for participating can be found on the web page www.GracelutheranPSL.com.   Check it out, and if you need assistance, please call the phone number listed. 

AND…. even if you are not computer savvy or do not have computer access, you can participate over your phone.  

GIVING - Changing over to a social distance model of ministry has been quite challenging. We have had to purchase new equipment and spend lots of time getting ready. Remember, during this time, the church’s expenses will not go down even though we are not meeting in person.  During this time, we want to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time.”

Online Giving We have begun using Paypal for online donations. We have been approved as a trusted non profit organization. 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.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] - Say What?! God Gains Another Angel

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Sermon Released Monday Morning

Questions for the Week

1. What do you think your neighbor would say is the role of angels?

2. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.  What does Paul have to say in this passage about those who pass away?  What hope do we have?

3. Read Luke 24:36-43.   Why do you think he has the disciples touch him and ask them for a meal?   After Jesus rises, is he a ghost, or did he have a physical body?  

4. What words would you use to encourage someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one?

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Kent Bowen -5/3, Paxton Becker-Sauber 5/4, 

Richard Harms - 5/5, Linda Gannon -5/6, Steven Choung - 5/8, Phyllis Schimkat - 5/9 

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE I realize I take for granted that people just come to the church on a regular basis. So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly.  Phone directories are available at the church for your convenience.  

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM! Starting at 10:30 AM, Sunday, you are welcome to join us in a virtual fellowship gathering on ZOOM.   Follow the same directions for the “Zoom Bible Study” that are on the web page to join the group, or you can also phone in and join the conversation.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL Pastor Cris has started an online “live” Bible study for you to participate in.   Directions for participating can be found on the web page www.GracelutheranPSL.com.   Check it out, and if you need assistance, please call the phone number listed. 

AND…. even if you are not computer savvy or do not have computer access, you can participate over your phone.  

GIVING - Changing over to a social distance model of ministry has been quite challenging. We have had to purchase new equipment and spend lots of time getting ready. Remember, during this time, the church’s expenses will not go down even though we are not meeting in person.  During this time, we want to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time.”
Online Giving We have begun using Paypal for online donations. We have been approved as a trusted non profit organization. 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.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] - Say What?! God Help Those who Help Themselves

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Sermon Released Monday Morning

Questions for the Week

1. When have you heard the phrase “God helps those who help themselves?”  Why is it normally said?

2. Read Genesis 12:10-20.  Describe what happens when Abram takes things into his own hands and tries to help himself in a time of distress.  How do we often try to do the same thing?

3. Read Philippians 4:10-15.  What does this say about contentment?  

4. Describe a time when you have been strengthened by Jesus’ presence in your life.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] - Say What?! God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle

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Sermon Released Monday 8AM

Questions for the Week

1. Describe a time in life when you’ve felt overwhelmed.

2. Which Biblical stories can you think of where people were overwhelmed, given more than they could handle on their own?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11.  What does Paul say about suffering and being overwhelmed?  During his time in Asia, was he able to handle it himself? What was the result of that suffering?

4. Read Matthew 11:25-30.  What is Jesus’ invitation for you in times when it feels like you have more than you can handle on your plate?

5. How would you encourage someone who is going through a rough time, feeling like they had more than they could handle?

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Easter Sunday] - Life Together

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Questions for the Week

1. Describe a time when you’ve had to make the most out of a bad situation.

2. Read Mark 16:1-8.  What are the women expecting to happen?  How are they trying to make the most of a bad situation?

3. What actually happens?  What are they told to do in response to Christ’s resurrection?

4. How should we live in response to Christ’s resurrection?

Remember the Daily Grace

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Let’s Bring Grace and Peace to a Chaotic and Lonely Time.

Important Posts from the Week.

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Good Friday - Stations of Loss

Remember the Daily Grace

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[Maundy Thursday] Peter - Life Together

Remember the Daily Grace

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[Sunday Service] Palm Sunday - Life Together

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Questions for the Week

1. When you had a big accomplishment (such as a graduation or promotion), how did you celebrate it?

2. Read Mark 11:1-11.  How do the disciples and Jesus’ followers celebrate as Jesus comes into Jerusalem at the time of the Passover?  Who do they think Jesus is?

3. Read John 12:12-26.  In John 12:24, what do you think Jesus means about a grain of wheat falling, dying, and then bearing fruit?  

4. What does John 12:24 have to do with Jesus’ death and resurrection?  What does this have to do with our life as we follow Jesus?

Remember the Daily Grace

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[Wednesday Service] Pilate - Life Together

• What a Friend we have in Jesus

• Psalm 70

• Matthew 27:1-26 [NKJV]

Remember the Daily Grace

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[Sunday Service] Natural Light - Life Together

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Questions for the Week

1. What are you thirsty for?  What’s your beverage of choice?

2. Read John 19:17-29.  What causes Jesus to thirst?  What is he thirsting for?

3. Read 1 Peter 4:1-6.  In times of suffering, what are some things that you’ve thristed for that have let you down?

4. According to Peter, because of Jesus and his love for us, in times of suffering, what should you love and desire?

Remember the Daily Grace

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[Wednesday Lent Service] - Thief's Father

[Sunday Service] Invisible Love - Life Together

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Questions for the Week

1. Describe a time where you didn’t feel and see Jesus working and wondered where he was.

2. Read Mark 15:21-39.  Have recent world events caused you to read this differently?  If so, how so?

3. Read 1 Peter 1:6-9.  According to Peter, where is Jesus when you don’t see him?

4. Describe a time in the past when you faced challenges that you realized Jesus was near. How can you encourage someone with that this week?

Remember the Daily Grace

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The End is Near - Life Together

The Sermon From This Sunday

The Whole Service.

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Questions for the Week

1. In the big Hollywood disaster movies, how do people respond when they know that “the end is near?"

2. Read 1 Peter 4:7:-11.  How does Peter tell us we should live knowing that the end is near?  Do you agree with this? Why or why not?

3. What enables us to live in the way that Peter calls us to live?

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