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Grace Lutheran Church 05/03/20

Grace Lutheran Church 05/03/20

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

from our bishop

As Paul taught us, let us not only boast in our hope but also in our suffering, because suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
(Romans 5:1-5)

Stories from the Spark Story Bible, Augsburg Fortress, used by permission, prayer from Spark Psalm Book

Grace Lutheran Church 04/26/2020

Gulf Coast Synod, ELCA

Please consider giving to Synod Disaster Response for the Onalaska Tornado Response

A destructive tornado hit the area around Lake Livingston on Wednesday night. Our synod's Lake Livingston Lutheran Church in Onalaska was spared damage; however, several members were significantly impacted.

The synod disaster team has already responded with financial assistance for the recovery work. You can help by making a donation to the Synod Disaster Fund. Click on the image below and select Synod Disaster Fund from the drop down menu.

Virtual Food Drive Opportunities - Montgomery County Food Bank

Usually on the fourth Sunday of the month, we give to the Montgomery County Foodbank's Backpack Ministry, which sends food home in backpacks with school children. While school is not in session, we are urging you to donate to the food bank's Virtual Food Bank. Thank you!

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Story time story from the Spark Story Bible, Augsburg Fortress, used by permission, prayer from the Spark Psalm Book

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Here are some resources from Illustrated Ministry for the 2nd Sunday of Easter. I'll be using these. Will you?

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

You can help the ministries of the ELCA during this time of uncertainty by supporting your local congregation and making a gift to the ELCA’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Your donation will provide funds to the ministries of the ELCA most in need and best positioned to help. This includes our congregations as well as local and churchwide ministries capable of reaching and assisting those in need.

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During this unprecedented time of anxiety, fear, and sickness, the ELCA is providing a listening ear and a presence of prayer. Call or email us and we will pray with you and address questions that you may have.
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[04/14/20]   We're looking for signs of hope to use in our virtual worship this Easter. Please send us your pictures!

story from The Spark Story Bible, Copyright Augsburg Fortress, used by permission, and prayer from the Spark Psalm Book, Prayers and Poems for kids

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Bible Studies

the ELCA has Lectionary-Based Bible studies you can use.... look for Year A -- Easter.

elca.org Daily Discipleship and Daily Faith Practices are online downloadable Bible studies based on the lectionary used at Sunday worship. Daily Discipleship is based on the Gospel Lesson and Daily Faith Practices is based on the Second Lesson.

[04/13/20]   Dear members and friends of Grace -- I would like to start a Zoom Bible study this week, using the gospel reading for the next Sunday. Who is interested? Would an evening work best, or would Sunday at 8:30 work for some of you? I will send out a link to those who are interested.

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Grace Lutheran Church Easter Sunday Live

Beaming Books

Easter is an exciting celebration, and this year, many of us are celebrating from home. Here are our tips to help your kids focus on the spiritual meaning of Easter, especially during this strange time.

https://blog.beamingbooks.com/tips-to-celebrate-easters-spiritual-meaning

Grace Lutheran Church and School Good Friday Service 04/10/2020

Grace Lutheran Church and School Maundy Thursday Service 04/09/2020

[04/09/20]   Since we cannot worship together tonight, except virtually, find a way to mark Holy Week together. Tonight, as you wash your hands, think about how Jesus washed his disciples' feet. Pray and sing while you wash your hands.

Tomorrow, on Good Friday, spend some time finding or making a cross. Make a cross out of branches or any found material. Post your cross here as you walk through Good Friday.

And on Easter, display the signs or posters you have created.

And whenever you worship, light a candle.

Illustrated Ministry

Here’s a new coloring poster for Easter. This one is free! Download and color to display in your home or on your door. Of course, use the ones we sent as well.

Easter will feel quite different this year while we are physical distancing and trying to flatten the curve amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

While you're safe at home, download our FREE, brand new Alleluia Poster. Download, print, color, and assemble! ✂️

Let it be a reminder of the new life 🌱 and hope we desperately seek this Easter season.

And may it bring beauty and joy to your home. 🏠

You can do it, Grace!

Wednesday in Holy Week

I'lll be reading from the Spark Story Bible, published by Augsburg Fortress, and also from Spark's Psalm Book for Kids, used by permission

Hey. Everyone! This is a great idea. While we are worshipping at home, take pictures and show us your church!

Worship with us here on facebook live, tomorrow morning at 10:00am. And because the church is wherever we are, snap a picture of your church while you worship with us!

Even the Stones will Shout

Here is the last of the Wednesday meditations: Even the Stones will Shout.

Spark Story Bible used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.