GRACE...9:30 Jack & Patti Batchie Bethlehem made from trimmings of Holy Land Olive Trees. The olive...
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Join us for Worship Join us for Worship Regular worship scheduleRegular worship schedule
SaturdaySaturday——6:00pm, Family Worship and Children’s Church6:00pm, Family Worship and Children’s Church SundaySunday——8:00am Traditional Worship, 9:30am Contemporary Worship and Children’s Church8:00am Traditional Worship, 9:30am Contemporary Worship and Children’s Church
10:45 am House Church, and Latino Worship10:45 am House Church, and Latino Worship
G R A C E
Building Relationships for Eternity… One Person at a Time Matthew 28:18-20
Get involved in a small group Contact us at pastor.jimy@verizon or [email protected]
and we will help you find the group best suited to your situation.
November Events at Grace Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day-Offices closed
Nov. 16-Dec. 7 Christmas Tree Raffle tickets sold between worship
services and in the Grace offices
Nov. 17 Congregational meeting 10:30 in the gym
Nov. 17-22 Grace Book Fair in the Lighthouse Preschool room
Nov. 23 The Stand High School Youth Lock-In
Nov. 25-29 Grace School Thanksgiving break
Nov. 27 6:00pm Thanksgiving Eve worship
Nov. 28 THANKSGIVING DAY 9:00am worship
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CALLING ALL TALENT! Tell the story of the birth of our Savior! We welcome you to be a part of this exciting and memora-ble event! LIVING NATIVITY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Performances held at
Grace Lutheran on: Friday, December 20
th at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 21st at 6:00pm
ALSO… Our Hispanic Ministry will have “La Posada” on Saturday, December 21st at 7:00pm with live Latino Christmas music and pan dulce! YUM! Visit our website to sign-up: http://graceescondido.ivolunteer.com/
livingnativity2013 or for more information. email Angie & John Vegas at: [email protected]
CALLING OUR SCHOOL-AGE
CHILDREN…
CHRISTMAS EVE IS COMING!!..... and along with all the music and singing at the 5:00 Christmas Eve service, we will need to have some kids (kindergarten age and up) who would be willing to help Pastor Jim tell the Christmas story by being the characters (like Mary, Jo-seph, angels, shepherds, wisemen). You don’t have to memorize anything, just be willing to go up front when it is time. We also could use a few of you that would be scripture readers. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Wolfe. This, again, is an awesome way to be part of this special Christmas celebration. Looking forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. Home phone #: 760-745-4615 E-mail: [email protected]
The Living Nativity
Chrismons! LAST CHANCE TO SIGN-UP It’s almost time to make chrismons! You’ve seen these beautiful ornaments on the Grace Christmas tree on the altar, now you can learn how to make them and adorn your own tree!
THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND TO SIGN-UP. Classes are scheduled for January 25th, February 1st, and February 8th. Chrismon kits are $6.00 each and the fellowship is priceless! See you there! Congregational Meeting There will be an informational congregational meeting on November 17th at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall/Gym. We hope to see you there.
Grace Lutheran’s Second Annual
Christmas Tree Fundraiser to benefit
the Appleseed Fund is just around
the corner. As you may remember
from last year, four beautifully decorated Christmas trees were displayed in the narthex for several weeks while raffle tickets were sold.
All four trees will be displayed, fully decorated in the narthex beginning November 16th. Ticket sales start November 16
th and will run
through Dec. 7th. Tickets can be purchased
at church services (before and/or after) and also in the church and school office. Remember to mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7
th. The raffle will take
place right after the 6:00pm service. Also, please join us in the gym after the service for our annual Gingerbread House making event.
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First Communion Classes for non-Grace students are scheduled for Sundays, December 8 and 15, 2013 at 9:30am in the Multipurpose Room. These classes are created for students in 6th grade and 9th grade on up and are in preparation for the Sacrament of First Communion which will be celebrated at the 6:30pm worship service on Saturday, January 25, 2014. For more information and/or to register for class, call the church office at 760-745-0831, x113.
Join us for an evening of celebration as we wrap up
our Operation Christmas Child and "What on Earth Am I Here For?" campaigns on November 16th after the Saturday night church service. This will be a casual time for fellowship and celebration. We will also be praying over the Operation Christmas Child boxes before they are sent out and enjoying some desert treats. We hope you can make plans to join us!
Thanksgiving Food Drive Grace is once again partnering with Community Lutheran Church for our annual Thanksgiving food Drive. All foods collected will benefit Hispanic and local communities. Please bring only food from the list below: Canned—cranberry sauce, corn, peas, yams, green beans. Boxed stuffing, 12 pack of bread/rolls. The following refrigerated items can be taken directly to Community Lutheran Church on or after Nov.24th.: Frozen turkey, whipped cream, stick margarine, gallon of 2% milk, pre-baked pie. Monetary donations are also welcomed. Please make checks out to Grace Lutheran with “Food Drive’ in the memo section. Please drop off your donations in the narthex or church office.
Grace Greeters Saturday Gene & Doris Stephens Sunday 8:00 Sharon Grell 9:30 Jack & Patti Batchie
Bethlehem Handcrafts November 19 and 20 Bethlehem Handcrafts will be available for sale on the patio. These works of art contain religious figurines from the city of Bethlehem made from trimmings of Holy Land Olive Trees. The olive wood carving is a tradition that was introduced by the monks and priests and later perfected by local carvers, handed down from father to son for the last 700 years. Sales go to support Christian families in Bethlehem.
Women’s Ministry Book Club During the month of November, we will be reading "The Daughters of Mars", a story of two sisters whose lives are transformed by the cataclysm of World War I. The two spirited Australian girls join the war effort as nurses, and nothing could have prepared them for what they confront. The book is written by Thomas Keneally, (the author of "Schindler's List"). We will meet for the book discussion and a light Christmas dinner at the home of Judi Anderson on Thursday, December 5. Please sign up on the clipboard at the Women's Ministry cart. Need more details? Call Judi at (760) 443-2278. Hope you can join us! Can You Help? A single professional woman is looking for full or part-time employment. She is a member of Grace, has been a teacher, and is open to all job opportunities. Please contact the church office if you know of any job openings. Tutoring: A synodically trained teacher is available for tutoring grades K through 5. If interested, contact Kara Warner (760-745-0831, x108) or Sharon Stanley (760-807-4294). SCRIP for Christmas!
Christmas will be here in just over 6 weeks! It’s not too early to think about Christmas gifts! Stop by the SCRIP table in the narthex and take a look at the long list of stores you can buy SCRIP from via Grace:
Amazon.com, Best Buy, Grocery stores, Gas cards, Restaurants, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and SO SO MUCH MORE. You may even choose to purchase a gift certificate for SCRIP of their choice. Scrip is also available in our finance office during the week between 8:00am and 3:00pm. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Celebrating November Baptisms
Celebrating November Birthdays
SUNDAY – November 10
8:00 a.m.— Traditional worship 9:30 a.m.— Contemporary worship Children’s Church 9:30 a.m.— Bible Study in English and Spanish 10:45 a.m.— House Church in the multipurpose room 10:45 a.m.— Hispanic worship in the sanctuary
MONDAY— November 11 Veteran’s Day - Entire Campus Closed TUESDAY— November 12
8:30 a.m.—Preschool Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Elders Meeting at
134 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Esc.
WEDNESDAY – November 13
9:45 a.m.— Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m.— The Stand (High School Youth)
THURSDAY– November 14 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study with Pastor Jim
FRIDAY— November 15
8:10 a.m.—Church Council meeting in conference room
SATURDAY – November 16
7:00 a.m.— Men’s Group 6:00 p.m.— Worship Christmas Tree Raffle Tickets sold
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