Grace Extra September 27, 2009

Elder Board:

• The Truth Project DVD’s are available for private viewing
• Home Fellowship Groups will begin on October 1st, 7:00 pm with Pastor Foss at South Pointe and Pastor Dan at various homes.

Youth: Sunday evenings meetings have begun. You would be very welcome!

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: We meet on the last Saturday morning of the month at 7:00 am at the Pancake Haus in Edmonds for fellowship, discussion, and prayer (and breakfast). Join us for a really blessed time!

The Grace Sanctuary Choir has begun rehearsals. If you may be intereste in singing along, see John Hendrix.

Women of Grace begins again on October 12, 10:00 am.  On the months following it will be on the first Monday of the month.

Sunday School Rally Day Picnic was a special occasion. Sunday School is a good habit!

• The Adult Class will be viewing and discussing the Philip Yancey DVD ‘The Bible Jesus Read’ with Gary Stueckle leading. It is a compelling look at the Old Testament.
• Harvest Party at the Kraakmo’s for Sunday School and Youth families on October 25, 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

Let’s Speak English is meeting with three eager participants (so far). This ministry has real potential. Bob Hosmer will gladly answer your questions.

People: The Hansens have moved, the Braatens and Banker Johnson soon will. An updated Church Directory with current information will soon be available.

Benevolence Committee:

• We continue to collect food for the Lynnwood Food Bank on Sundays.
• ‘Sock It to the Homeless’ begins in October, a ministry of Operation Nightwatch in Seattle. We collect new white socks for them to distribute to street people.
• We continue to encourage people in Jesus’ name in various ways.

Prayer Notes:

Pastor Bob Hosmer will be serving our Stanwood congregation part time beginning November 1st. We ask the Father to give him a fruitful ministry in the congregation he established years ago. (He will still be involved with the Grace outreach ministry during the week.)

We ask the Father for Mindy Kim’s health, safety and effective ministry on her mission to Uzbekistan.

We ask the Father for all the necessary resources required, material and spiritual, to accomplish the task He has given us. We are asking for partners in the use of our facility and wisdom in using what we have been given.

Andrew and Kris Larsen continue language and cultural study as the minister to Hakka people. Isaak and Noelle attend public school. We pary for the family’s safety and health. May God use the relief efforts of churches following the devastating August typhoon to turn many hearts to Christ.

May the Father bless the ministry of the Jesus Fellowship Church.

CLBA Regional Pastors will be assuming their ministry in January. Pray for the one who will be assigned to the congregations on the Pacific coast.

Growing old can be very difficult in body, mind and spirit. Remember those in our congregation who are suffering age related disability in your prayers and contacts.

Pray for Jim Turnbough battling brain cancer; Jo Davey’s doctors finding the right medications to restore her health; Carol being treated for lung cancer; Carolyn Bosma fighting infection; Laila’s friend with Leukemia; Julie and Yutaka recovering from surgery.

Pray for physical strength for Nadine, Joe, Gudrun, Suzzane, Emma and unborn Naomi.

We ask the Father to enable the ministries beginning (again) this fall to fulfill their mission (Sunday School, Youth, Women of Grace, Home Fellowship Groups, Let’s Speak English, Choir, Benevolence, and Men’s Prayer Breakfast, as well as our Sunday Worhsip Services).

Note: Ongoing requests, both personal and congregational, will be listed in Grace Extra after appering in the bulletin, freeing the bulletin space for ‘hot off the press’ items.

GLC Facilities Available for Rental

Our facility may be available for rental to community individuals and groups whose activities are consistent with our mission. Inquiries may be addressed to the church by the contact page or calling us at 425.741.8867.

Grace Extra June 28, 2009

Grace Extra May 31, 2009

Elder Board:

• We will be presenting ‘The Truth Project’ during the summer months.  It will be a very effective presentation of the Christian worldview.  Sign up for a time slot.
• Understanding Grace, a class for those interested in membership at Grace, or just interested, will begin soon.  See Pastor Dan.
• Gary Stueckle is our new chairman.  We welcome Bob Hosmer to the Board.
• Pastor Dan will be representing Grace at our denominational Annual Meeting in Minnesota.  The Lazicki’s are planning to be on vacation July 27-August 9.

Trustee Board:

• A Long Range Planning Committee is being formed to address the future needs of our congregation, particularly in terms of facility and finance.

Youth:

• Our next big event is Pitch-n-Putt at Greenlake on June 19.

Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 6-10. Service sign up sheets are waiting for your signature.  Monetary donations for the food being provided are welcome.  See the display in the auditorium.

Benevolence Committee:

• During this time of economic distress in our community, we are suggesting that each Grace family bring an item of non-perishable food to our worship services to be donated to the Lynnwood Food Bank. Plastic grocery and newspaper bags and small cardboard boxes are also welcome. Over 300 people are being served on a weekly basis.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast has been well attended and received.  We meet on the last Saturday morning of the month at 7:00 am at the Pancake Haus in Edmonds for fellowship, discussion and prayer (and breakfast).

Sunday School is in recess until September, giving our staff a much deserved rest.  The Everett Gospel Mission Women’s Shelter received the gift boxes we prepared with gratitude!

Several of our ministries are in recess for the summer: Sunday School, Home Fellowship Groups, Women of Grace, Youth Bible Studies.  Watch for other activities.

Church of the Lutheran Brethren: Annual Convention, June 14-17, Fegus Falls.

Constitutional Amendments Forum: READ PRAY TALK
www.clba.org/amendments You can be meaningfully involved!

Women’s Ministries Annual Convention, June 13, Fegus Falls.

Prayer Notes:

• We ask the Father for all the necessary resources required, material and spiritual, to accomplish the task He has given us.  We are facing some difficult decisions and ask for wisdom for the Boards.  Is it His will that we share our facility more equally with other ministries?
• May God renew His Church in this time of national economic distress.
• We continue to remember those in our congregation in critical medical situations: Nadine, Leo, Emma L, as well as seniors struggling with the debilitating effects of aging.
• May God bless the Jesus Fellowship Church in their ministry in our facility.
• May God bless the preparations underway for our VBS.
• We ask the Father to lead us into a new ministry that will connect with our community.
• We thank God for those He is sending into our fellowship.  We want to be a church family for them in every way.
• Pray that Andrew and Kris Larsen will find ways to be more deeply connected to people in their neighborhood and that Kris will find more opportunity for language study.
• We thank the Father for the gift of Leo Douglas and the hope that we will see him again.
• May our Father bless the traveling and vacationing members of our congregation during the summer months with safetly, recreation, good family times, and spiritual refreshment.

Gadget’s Garage VBS

Grace Lutheran Church invites children from 3 years old to 5th graders to come to a faith-filled adventure through God’s Word from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2009.

“We can’t wait for the fun, faith, and friendship to begin,” says Pastor Dan. “Kids discover new friends and build a powerful relationship with their Forever Friend, Jesus Christ! Catchy music and one-of-a-kind crafts make VBS memories that will last forever.”

This garage is the workshop of Gadget, a teen genius and home to Gizmo, the friendly and wacky robot he’s building. Gadget and Gizmo’s adventures introduce kids to five incredible Bible stories that show the wonders of God’s world, His indescribable love in Christ, and His unshakable Word in the Bible.

Gadget’s Garage begins at 9:00 AM and lasts until noon each day.  Our 4th annual pinewood derby and Family BBQ starting at 6:00 pm on Friday evening.

For more information and registration call:
425.347.5429 Judy (evenings)
425.776.3994 Judy

You can register online at the VBS Registration Desk.

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Grace Extra April 26, 2009

In the Community:

• Seattle Children’s Chorus at Benaroya Hall, Saturday, May 30th, 1:30 pm.

Elder Board:

• We will be presenting ‘The Truth Project’ during the summer months.  It will be a very effective presentation of the Christian worldview.  You will be given opportunity to sign up for a time slot later in May.

Youth:

• The May 17th Parade in Ballard, Pitch n Putt, and a Summer Retreat, are scheduled as well as our regular Sunday evening Bible studies.  Grace thanks you for serving a great Easter breakfast!

Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 6-10. Save the dates!  We ill need to recruit extra helpers as some of our regular volunteers will not be available for the whole week.

Benevolence Committee:

• During this time of economic distress in our community, we are suggesting that each Grace family bring an item of non-perishable food to our worship services to be donated to the Lynnwood Food Bank. Plastic grocery and newspaper bags and small cardboard boxes are also welcome. Over 300 people are being served on a weekly basis.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast has been well attended and received.  We meet on the last Saturday morning of the month at 7:00 am at the Pancake Haus in Edmonds for fellowship, discussion and prayer (and breakfast).

Library: We have been given a grant of $5,000 by a foundation for ministry.  The opportunities are exciting.  Watch for details.

Church of the Lutheran Brethren: Annual Convention, June 14-17, Fegus Falls.

Constitutional Amendments Forum: READ PRAY TALK
www.clba.org/amendments You can be meaningfully involved!

Women’s Ministries Annual Convention, June 13, Fegus Falls.

Prayer Notes:

• We ask the Father for all the necessary resources required, material and spiritual, to accomplish the task He has given us.  We are facing some difficult decisions and ask for wisdom for the Boards.
• May God renew His Church in this time of national economic distress.
• We thank God for giving Gary and Daniel Stueckle a blessed mission trip to Ethiopia. We will be hearing about it sometime soon.
• We continue to remember those in our congregation in critical medical situations: Nadine, Leo, Emma L, as well as seniors struggling with the debilitating effects of aging.
• We ask the Father to protect a pregnant mother, and her child that Tom and Kim are preparing to adopt and that the father will agree to free the child for adoption.
• May God bless the Jesus Fellowship Church in their ministry in our facility.
• We ask for wisdom, guidance, and the unity of the Spirit in our Annual Meeting.
• May God bless the preparations underway for our VBS.
• We ask the Father to lead us into a new ministry that will connect with our community.
• We thank God for those He is sending into our fellowship.  We want to be a church family for them in every way.
• We thank the Lord for Pastor Al Foss’ ministry on the Elder Board.  He is retiring, but retains the well deserved titile of Elder Emeritus.
• Pray that Andrew and Kris Larsen will find ways to be more deeply connected to people in their neighborhood and that Kris will find more opportunity for language study.
• We ask for guidance for our college graduates and students returning home for the summer.

Bible Camp

2009 Family Bible Camp, Warm Beach Camps & Conference Center · June 30 – July 5

http://www.vimeo.com/5103999

Whether you like to camp or stay in a lodge, Bible Camp is a great place to spend a week of your summer. It is held at Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center in Stanwood, Washington during the last week of June each year.

The whole family is encouraged to take advantage of this time away from everyday life to experience God at camp. There are fun activities for all ages, including the kids program (age 4-3rd grade), SURGE for 4th-6th grades, SONBURST for 7th-12th, and the adult program.

Mason Rutledge, Evening Speaker

Mason Rutledge is the Young Life Regional Director for the Evergreen Region. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Western Seminary in Portland, OR and ICM Seminary in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mason previously served Young Life as the National Director of Training. NavPress published his first book/study, Memorize This! TMS V3.0 and Mason has been published in numerous magazines, including Pray!, Discipleship Journal and Christian Reader. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University. Mason loves to cook, bicycle and write. He and his wife, Brenda, live in Everett, Washington; with their three children, Merrick, Madison and Murdock.

Mason will be teaching on the person of Jesus Christ, our situation and God’s redemptive plan for our lives.

Schedule

8:00am	Breakfast
9:00am	Classes for all ages
12:30pm	Lunch
1:00pm	Free Time
5:30pm	Dinner
7:00pm	Evening Worship Service
9:00pm	Various Activities
11:15pm	Lights out

To Register and find out more information, visit biblecamprocks.com.

Grace Extra March 29, 2009

In the Community:

• Seattle Children’s Chorus at Benaroya Hall, Saturday, May 30th, 1:30 pm.

Elder Board:

• We are discussing the presentation of ‘The Truth Project’ during the summer months, possibly early Sunday mornings, Sunday or Wednesday evenings, the project is a very effective presentation of the Christian worldview.

Youth:

• Broom hockey was a ’smashing’ success!  We will be serving Easter Breakfast at Grace.  The May 17th Parade in Ballard, Pitch n Putt, and a Summer Retreat, are scheduled as well as our regular Sunday evening Bible studies.

Vacation Bible School is tentatively scheduled for July 6-10. Save the dates!

Benevolence Committee:

• During this time of econimic distress in our community, we are suggesting that each Grace family bring an item of non-perishable food to our worship services to be donated to the Lynnwood Food Bank. Over 300 people are being served on a weekly basis.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast has been well attended and received.  We meet on the last Saturday morning of the month at 7:00 am at a local restaurant for fellowship, discussion and prayer (and breakfast).

Church of the Lutheran Brethren: Annual Convention, June 14-17, Fegus Falls.

Constitutional Amendments Forum: READ PRAY TALK
www.clba.org/amendments You can be meaningfully involved!

Women’s Ministries Annual Convention, June 13, Fegus Falls.

People:

• Daniel Stueckle completed his courses at SPU and will graduate in the spring.

Prayer Notes:

• That Kris Larsen will have many language learning and ministry opportunities in Taiwan while mothering three small children.  That their children will adapt well to their bilingual life. That Andrew and Kris will have wisdom in the stewardship of their time.
• We ask the Father for all the necessary resources required, material and spiritual, to accomplish the task He has given us.
• May God renew His Church in this time of national economic distress.
• Gary and Daniel Stueckle are on a mission to Ethiopia. We pray for health, safety, and a blessed ministry.
• We continue to remember those in our congregation in critical medical situations: Nadine, Leo, Emma L, as well as seniors struggling with the debilitating effects of aging.
• We ask the Father to protect a pregnant mother, and her child that Tom and Kim are preparing to adopt.

Grace Extra March 1, 2009

In the Community:

• Seattle Children’s Chorus at Benaroya Hall, Saturday, May 30th, 1:30 pm.
• Life Screening, on March 7th at Grace, screen people for a number of common medical conditions, especially among seniors.

Elder Board:

• We encourage our congregation during the season leading up to Easter to ask the Lord whom among their contacts (who have no church home) that they might invite to our Easter breakfact and service. Prayer bookmarks are provided and Easter invitations will be available soon.
• The Nominating Committee will soon be meeting recruiting ministers for the coming year. Annual Reports from the various ministries, including budget requests, ministry goals, and plans to reach them, are due by the beginning of April.
• The Men’s Prayer Breakfast has had an encouraging start. Don’t miss out!

Sunday School:

• Enjoy the children’s banner participation in the morning services during Lent.

Youth:

• Broom hockey, Easter Breakfast, May 17th Parade in Ballard, Pitch n Putt, and a Summer Retreat, are scheduled as well as our regular Sunday evening Bible studies.

Vacation Bible School is tentatively scheduled for July 6-10. Save the dates!

Benevolence Committee:

• John Pinney and Chuck & Margita Bowen have joined the committee. We look forward to the Lord’s leading in the year to come.
• During this time of econimic distress in our community, we are suggesting that each Grace family bring an item of non-perishable food to our worship services to be donated to the Lynnwood Food Bank. The response has been very encouraging.

Ladies: The District Dessert Night at Grace was a wonderful evening with many ladies from the area, an inspiring program and really god fellowship.

People:

• We joyfully welcomed Judy Kumma and Chuck & Margita Bowen into membership at Grace.

Prayer Notes:

• That Kris Larsen will have many language learning and ministry opportunities in Taiwan while mothering three small children.
• We ask the Father for all the necessary resources required, material and spiritual, to accomplish the task He has given us.
• Ask the Father to give Mike and Hannah and the doctors wisdom in treating Emma’s physical needs.
• May God renew His Church in this time of national economic distress.
• May God bless our Neighbor to Neighbor Easter inviting initiative with responsive hearts.

Grace Extra January 25, 2009

• Mission Event with the Szobody family at Maple Park, February 8, 6:00 pm.
• Seattle Children’s Chorus ‘Songs of the Heart’, Saturday, March 28, 2:00 pm at First Free Methodist Church, Seattle.
• Life Screening, on March 7th at Grace, screens people for a number of common medical conditions, especially among seniors. Details are forthcoming.
• The first Men’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 7:00 am.  We are greatly anticipating where the Lord will lead us in the endeavor.
• Watch for a special Neighbor to Neighbor outreach initiative during the season of Lent.
• GLC is being used more frequently by outside groups.  In addition to the two other congregations worshiping here, there is a Thursday evening support group in the library, some piano recitals scheduled, Seattle Children’s Chorus retreats, and the Rolling Warblers.  We are thankful that more worthwhile groups are using our facilities.

Sunday School:

• The adult class begins a video study of Jesus’ parables by Jamie Buckingham, led by Gary Stueckle.
• During Lent the kids will have a special part in each worship service.

Youth:

• The Winter Retreat in Leavenworth was a big success.
• A skiing trip, Broom Hockey, Easter Breakfast, May 17th Parade in Ballard, Pitch n Putt, and a Summer Retreat, are scheduled as well as our regular Sunday evening Bible studies.

Vacation Bible School is tentatively scheduled for July 6-10. Save the dates.

Benevolence: During this time of economic distress in our community, we are suggesting that each Grace family bring an item of non-perishable food to our worship services, beginning on Souper Bowl Sunday, to be donated to the Lynnwood Food Bank.

Ladies: You don’t want to miss the District Dessert Night at Grace, on Friday, February, 20, 7:00 pm. National Women’s Ministries director Ruth Vallevik is the speaker.

People:

• Pastor Bob Hosmer is joining the Marketplace Chaplain Corp.
• The Shorewood High School choir under John Hendrix’ direction was one of 4 choirs in the USA chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York on March 20.

Prayer Notes;

• The Larsen family has returned to Taiwan and their missionary work.
• We ask the Father for all the necessary resources required, material and spiritual, to accomplish the task He has given us.
• As a new national administration assumes responsibility, we ask our Father in His mercy to bless all that is right and wise in our government’s intentions, and frustrate all that is wrong and foolish.
• Ask the Father to bless Bob Hosmer’s ministry as a Marketplace Chaplain with hearts open to him and to the Lord through his witness.
• We ask the Father to bless our Men’s Prayer Breakfast initiative with the effective ministry to His glory.

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