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Our Hope Is in the LORD Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 Dear Friends in Christ, May God’s peace that passes all worldly understanding be with you all. Indeed, these are difficult and trying days. Change, uncertainty and worry seem to greet us anew every morning. “When will this all end?” we wonder. Amid these greatly trying times, God remains with us as our certain hope. God never wavers in His promises of enduring mercy, steadfast love and tender care. God is still the solid, unchanging Rock of our Salvation. God’s peace from above reaches us and touches us here where we live. Please keep one another in your thoughts and prayers. A prayer, a phone call, handwritten note or email can keep us connected and help us maintain some sense of community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I miss you all immensely. Even though we have suspended all worship services and congregational activities through April 10, the church is still operating as much as possible. Our mission and ministry, though understandably restrained, continues. As such, the church still has expenses which must be met and bills that need to be paid. I encourage you to continue your faithful and faith-filled financial support by mailing your offering to the church. Thank you. As we all move cautiously and carefully through the days ahead, I am reminded of a hymn I learned in my youth and have sung in my heart, in the shower and in church ever since. “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!” The third verse has become increasingly meaningful. Perfect submission, all is at rest: I in my Savior am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above, filled with His goodness, lost in His love. Worship Schedule Sunday: 8 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday Church School for all ages: 9:15 AM Senior Pastor Donald L. Rice Jr. 2020 Planning Council Pg. 2 Since You Asked... Pg. 3 Announcements Pg. 4 WELCA Pg. 5 Outreach Pg. 6 & 7 Worship & Worship Assistance Pg. 8 & 9 Member Celebrations Pg. 10 Calendar Pg. 11 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 216 North Wooster Ave Dover Ohio 44622-2948 Phone: 330-343-6915 Fax: 330-602-0263 Church E-Mail: [email protected] Pastor’s E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.gracedover.org

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Our Hope Is in the LORD Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who

promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

Dear Friends in Christ,

May God’s peace that passes all worldly understanding be with you all. Indeed, these are difficult and trying days. Change, uncertainty and worry seem to greet us anew every morning. “When will this all end?” we wonder. Amid these greatly trying times, God remains with us as our certain hope. God never wavers in His promises of enduring mercy, steadfast love and tender care. God is still the solid, unchanging Rock of our Salvation. God’s peace from above reaches us and touches us here where we live. Please keep one another in your thoughts and prayers. A prayer, a phone call, handwritten note or email can keep us connected and help us maintain some sense of community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I miss you all immensely. Even though we have suspended all worship services and congregational activities through April 10, the church is still operating as much as possible. Our mission and ministry, though understandably restrained, continues. As such, the church still has expenses which must be met and bills that need to be paid. I encourage you to continue your faithful and faith-filled financial support by mailing your offering to the church. Thank you. As we all move cautiously and carefully through the days ahead, I am reminded of a hymn I learned in my youth and have sung in my heart, in the shower and in church ever since. “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!” The third verse has become increasingly meaningful.

Perfect submission, all is at rest: I in my Savior am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above, filled with His goodness, lost in

His love.

Worship Schedule Sunday: 8 AM and 10:30 AM

Sunday Church School for all ages: 9:15 AM

Senior Pastor Donald L. Rice Jr.

2020

Planning Council Pg. 2

Since You Asked... Pg. 3

Announcements

Pg. 4

WELCA

Pg. 5

Outreach Pg. 6 & 7

Worship & Worship Assistance

Pg. 8 & 9

Member Celebrations Pg. 10

Calendar Pg. 11

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 216 North Wooster Ave Dover Ohio 44622-2948 Phone: 330-343-6915 Fax: 330-602-0263 Church E-Mail: [email protected] Pastor’s E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.gracedover.org

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Planning Council

Facts and Figures

Attendance February 2020 Attendance February 2019 Weekly Average: 131 Weekly Average: 134 Difference: -10 (-6%) Offerings February 2020* Offerings February 2019 Total Offerings: $23,405.00 Total Offerings: $14,677.00 Difference: +$8728.00 Weekly Average: $5851.25 Weekly Average: $3669.25 Difference: +$2182.00 (+58%)

PLANNING COUNCIL

Next Meeting May 12th, 2020

@ 6:30 PM

2018-2019 BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS Jim Heller - President Ron Stahl - Vice President Christine Sergent - Secretary Beverly Frantz - Treasurer

Congregational Life

Ron Stahl - Director Susie Erickson Elaine Margo

Liz Miller Melody Rader

Hospitality

Sarah Wolfe - Director Marcie Castricone Melissa Engstrom

Cindy Jerles Traci Smith Bobbie Cox

Julie Vanfossen

Property

John Nelson- Director Jeff Hootman Audra Miceli

Nathan Vaughan Larry Wallick

Brad Wharmby

Stewardship Development

Tom Margo - Director Charles Castricone

Keith Lands Craig Rader

Nancy Wharmby

Christian Faith and Life

Faith Bambeck- Director Julie Brothers Karla Burrier Ashley Eick

Debbie Flood Tiffany Shepherd

(Cody Jerles, Coordinator YFM)

Outreach

Joe Penrod– Director Joe Erickson

Tanna Loveday Judy Martin

Paul McFadden John Wolfe

Scott Ebert (church sign) David Elliott (church website)

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Senior Pastor: Rev. Donald L. Rice Jr. Coordinator of Youth & Family Ministries: Cody Jerles Director of Music:/Organist Linda Hanna Secretary: Lisa Morris Treasurer: Beverly Frantz Custodian: Glenn Mitchell

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Since You Asked...

What are the “Seven Last Words” of Jesus? I’ve heard about them, but I’m not sure what they are other than they were said while he was on the cross. Jesus “Seven Last Words” were spoken while he died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. Many churches use these words as the framework for their Good Friday Tenebrae services. In chronological order, Jesus' “Seven Last Words” from the cross are:

Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34)

Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. (Luke 23:43)

Woman, behold thy son! Behold thy mother! (John 19:26)

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46)

I thirst. (John 19:28)

It is finished. (John 19:30)

Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. (Luke 23:46) I am currently reading a very interesting book on this same subject as part of my Lenten devotions. It is entitled The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus from the Cross by Jon Meacham. (He won the 2009 Pu-litzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography for American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House.) This book offers some excellent historical and theological insights to Jesus’ last words. I recommend it.

Since You Asked

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Since You Asked...

Please print an update of church service information. Some of us are uncertain of the latest news. Thank you. As I write this on March 24, all Grace Lutheran worship services and church activities are suspended through April 10th. This includes Palm Sunday and Holy Week services. A decision on Easter Sunday services on April 12th is pending developments and recommendations from health experts and governmental authorities. If Easter services are held, it is most unlikely they would not include Holy Communion. Grace activities canceled include the Palm Sunday Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt. The Thursday noon Bible Study is on hiatus until further notice. The Grace Mission Trip Youth are still planning to hold their Chicken BBQ on April 19th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. It is Drive-thru only in the parking lot at the back of the Grace Outreach Center. For $10.00 tickets, contact Cody Jerles at 330-418-0393 or email him at [email protected]. Grace Lutheran cancellations and updates are posted on Facebook and listed with WJER and News Channel Five. The Times-Reporter offers church news in its Saturday edition.

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Announcements

S ll Serving…S ll Learning

Grace Outreach Ministries handed out 65 bags of groceries to local families in need on Sat-urday, March 21. The Drive-thru Only event took place at the rear entrance of Luther Hall from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Board Director Joe Penrod noted our food pantry shelves were full of food just sitting there when it could be helping people in need. With the enthusiastic approval and help of his board, a plan to give out the food items was put into place and happily implemented. Members of the Outreach Ministries Board include Joe Erickson, Tanna Loveday, Judy Martin, Paul McFadden and John Wolfe. A special thank you to Jimm and Lisa Morris for packing 90 grocery bags and placing them in the “connecting room” at the end of Luther Hall for quick and easy access. Grace High School Youth continued to meet for Sunday School on Sunday, March 22. Teacher Nicole Willey arranged a conference call with the youth who listened to a sermon, “Be Not Afraid (um, yeah…ok): Pandemic Edition” by Nadia Bolz-Weber. Afterwards, Willey remarked, “We had a great discussion. We are so fortunate in so many ways in our con-gregation. They want to ‘meet’ again next Sunday!” Go for it!

Faith, Friends and the Family of God

Grace Lutheran VBS 2020 June 15-18 5:45—8:00 p.m.

This year’s Vacation Bible School program introduces a new format for learning and friendship activities. It will include opening exercises with music, a Story Station, crafts and recreation with refreshments. The youth will also decorate the “Jesus Tree” with hand-made ornaments emphasizing the theme of the day’s Bible story.

Participating children will move from one activity to another as led by their group guides. Children will be divided into three age-appropriate groups: Pre-K (age 3)-K, Grades 1-2 and Grades 3-5.

Story Station Schedule Monday: Jesus’ Family Tree: The Story of Ruth

We learn about Jesus’ family history and God’s plan of salvation.

Tuesday: Jesus’ “Two Families”: The Boy Jesus Goes to the Temple We learn how Jesus has both a family at home and a family with God.

Wednesday: Jesus’ Family of Friends: Jesus Visits Mary and Martha. We learn how families show their love by listening and serving.

Thursday: Celebrating the Family of God We share the joy of our home and church families with food, fellowship and fun.

Look for volunteer opportunities in the May Messenger. They will be posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. Thank you.

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"Gi s to the Church" Are you considering a gift to the church? Whether it be a gift today or a future gift as part of your will or estate planning, we ap-preciate your willingness to consider Grace Lutheran Church. A list of frequent-ly asked questions regarding gifts and do-nations is available at the office. If you wish to speak with someone about a gift, please contact Tom Margo.

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Announcements

To Grace Congrega on from the Eilerts: Judy and I are discovering the trials and tribula ons of what to do with a forty year col-lec on of various items (anyone need a piano??) that have made their way into our home and our life in St. Clairsville. Yes, we are moving. But moving also means not being close to old friends that we have come to know as fellow members of Grace congrega-

on. We didn’t get to worship with you all that o en, but the rela onships we have with you as friends and as sisters and brothers in Christ are special. You will be missed. We are moving to Maineville, Ohio which is about 20 minutes away from our son and his family who live in Loveland, Ohio (suburban Cincinna , Ohio). May the Holy Spirit con nue to lead and guide Pastor Rice and Grace congrega on to serve with great generosity and joy.

From Our Friends at Augsburg Fortress

Press Free daily activity during Holy Week

From Palm Sunday to Easter Sun-day you'll find a daily activity for families on our Sparkhouse Face-book and Instagram page. It might be a game or a craft with simple supplies families have or could easily modify. Please share these posts on your social media with others. Families are encour-aged to share their experiences, reflections, and photos. Look for the first post on Palm Sunday, April 5.

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Prayer Journey to the Cross Lent 2020

Wednesdays March 4-April 1 at 6:45 p.m.

Maundy Thursday (April 9) and Good Friday (April 10) at 6:45 p.m.

Did you know there are at least 650 prayers in the Bible? Of course, the most famous and most precious is our Lord’s Prayer recorded in Matthew 6:9-13.

Prayer is an important and integral part of our life with God. Jesus Christ encouraged us to pray often as a way of strengthening our relationship with God. He reminded us to keep the communication channels open and active with praise, thanksgiving, pleas and petitions; to express our joy and our sorrows; to avail ourselves to God’s love, comfort and peace.

Of course, Jesus himself prayed fervently and often. The Gospels record at least twenty-eight instances when Jesus set himself apart from the crowds and his disciples to pray. Jesus’ most ardent prayer was in the Garden of Gethsemane where his talk with God the Father concluded with the words, “Not my will, but Thy will be done.” And, most remarkably, in all the humiliation and agony of the cross, Jesus prayed—prayed for us.

During Wednesdays in Lent and continuing through Holy Week, we will hear again and learn from some of the outstanding, life-affirming prayers found in Scripture.

Our Prayer Journey Apr. 1: Jonah’s Prayer of Deliverance (Jonah 2:1-9) Apr. 9: Maundy Thursday: Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46) Service includes Holy Communion

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Announcements

Ladies of Grace

Kno ers

Special Request

Our Grace knotters are in need of flat bed sheets (any size) to make quilts. They are also in need of cotton material to cut into 12” squares to make the quilt tops.

If you have any you wish to donate, you may drop them off at the church office.

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Hammerstrom Scholarship Application

Phillip Jr. and Marceil Hammerstrom Scholarship Fund Application

This scholarship was setup by Phillip Jr. in memory of his wife, Marceil, who was in the medical field. Also, in memory of his father, Phillip Sr, who was a machinist. If your field of study is in the MEDICAL/HEALTH area, or the TRADE/INDUSTRY/ENGINEERING area, you will be considered for this scholarship. Preference is given to active, participating members of Grace Lutheran Church, Dover. Please complete this application and return to the church office no later than April 30th. If awarded a scholarship, the check will be sent directly to your school. Also, the scholarship can be applied for in subsequent years. Any age may apply.

STUDENT NAME___________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE_______________________________ E-MAIL __________________________________________________

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN DOVER_____________________________________

INTENDED COURSE OF STUDY_____________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

CAREER OR PROFESSIONAL GOALS ________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE OF SCHOOL__________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

HAVE YOU BEEN ACCEPTED_________________

EXPECTED DEGREE AND COMPLETION DATE______________________________

ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, COMPOSE A BRIEF 250-WORD ESSAY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOUR EDCATIONAL PLAN AND CAREER/ PROFESSIONAL GOALS SERVE GOD AND BENEFIT YOUR COMMUNITY.

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Announcements

CHICKEN BBQ SUNDAY, April 19th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

THERE will BE LOTS of CHICKEN BBQ for EVERYONE TO ENJOY on SUNDAY, April 19th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The High School Youth of Grace Lutheran Church will be serving ½ BBQ chicken, baked beans, roll and cookie.

TICKETS ARE $10.00. Drive-thru dinners can be picked up beginning at 11:00 a.m. All leftover chicken will be sold by 1:00 p.m.

For tickets, contact Cody Jerles at 330-418-0393 or email him at [email protected].

Palm Sunday, April 5th, at 9:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall

The Palm Sunday Breakfast will feature: scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, biscuits, sweet rolls, fresh fruit and drinks. There will be sign-up sheets for food donations and reservations in the Narthex. The free will offering will support the youth who are going on the mission trip to Benton Harbor, MI in June.

CHILDREN’S

EASTER EGG HUNT The annual Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 5th at 10:00 a.m. following the Palm Sunday Breakfast. We will gather in the connecting room of Luther Hall. Children from 2-years thru 1st grade will hunt for eggs in the fenced in playground behind the church. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders will hunt for eggs in the yard in front of the church. In case of inclement weather, we will hunt for eggs indoors. The event is sponsored by the Christian Faith and Life Committee.

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Lutheran World Relief Final Project Numbers

for 2019

Quilts: 45 Personal Care Kits: 32 Soap: 35

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Cost of stocking the food pantry for one month.

This is the amount needed to stock the food pantry for 1 month. We thank the congregation for donating food items and cash to keep the pantry stocked. Soap and toilet tissue are purchased and paid by cash donations.

Product

Price / piece Bags per month* Total

Peanut Butter $ 2.29 X 120 $ 274.80

Fruit $ 0.89 X 120 $ 106.80

Cereal $ 1.59 X 120 $ 190.80

Meat $ 1.30 X 120 $ 156.00

Chicken Soup $ 1.00 X 60 $ 60.00

Tomato Soup $ 1.00 X 60 $ 60.00

Potatoes $ 0.65 X 120 $ 78.00

Corn $ 1.00 X 30 $ 30.00

Green Beans $ 1.00 X 30 $ 30.00

Pork/Beans $ 1.00 X 30 $ 30.00

Peas $ 1.00 X 30 $ 30.00

Mac-N-Cheese $ 0.69 X 120 $ 82.80

Spaghetti $ 1.00 X 120 $ 120.00

Spaghetti Sauce $ 1.00 X 120 $ 120.00

$ 1369.20

*Average

ALDI Buehlers Wal Mart Big Lots

Peanut Butter Vegetables (1) Spaghetti Sauce Soup (1)

Mac-N-Cheese Corn Chicken

Potatoes Green Beans Dollar General Tomato

Fruit Cocktail Peas Spaghetti Cereal Pork/Beans Luncheon Meat

Tues., Apr. 14th, 2020

Women of the Southern Cluster Spring Meeting

“Rejoice in the Lord Always”

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 9 am - 1 pm

9- 9:30 : Registration, coffee and fellowship.

First Lutheran, Beach City 226 W. Main St.

Beach City, Ohio 44608

Bring your bibles for an interesting and enjoyable morning.

LUNCH: Soups, Salads and More provided by the women of First.

Cost: $5.00 per person. Payable in advance. Send reservations to Kathy Smith, PO Box 338,

Magnolia, Oh. 44643 by Apr. 9th, 2020 Checks made out to: NEOSWO

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GROCERY BAG MINISTRY

Thanks to all who have volunteered to be packers for the Grocery Bag Ministry this year.

Donations to the Food Pantry have increased in response to a greater need for our food bags. In February we distributed 101 bags, and have already distributed 136 in March. We are seeing a greater demand for this outreach program. Monetary and food donations are very much appreciated.

What goes into a bag to feed the hungry? The basic food items are: peanut butter, canned meat, vegetables, fruit, cereal, soup, macaroni & cheese, canned white potatoes, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles. We also pack a roll of toilet paper and a bar of soap when available.

We welcome all packaged/canned donations. We will pack any kind of soup, fruit, vegetable, soap or toilet paper that is donated, as well as extra items not on the list. Grocery size paper bags are also needed.

Thank you to all who bring food in for the grocery bags that are filled each month. Look in the Sunday

bulletins to see which items are most

urgently needed.

Outreach

All those serving in the armed forces, especially Christopher Smith, Seth Erickson, Gerald Case, Gary Dean Morrison.

Ella DeVore Bonnie Beem Keith Lands Fred Grosse Mildred Schauer Judy Wells Tim Clark JoAnn Hammond Glenn Siber Rachelle Sensel Dwayne Mann Donna Donahoe Mark Donahoe Jeff Wallick Jason Phillips Norma Grywalski Wayne Page Lisa Myers Shirley Johnson Edward King Sr. Ethel King Glenn Bosler Molly Bauer Gail Danford Jane Buehler Karen Page Buffy Gray Judy Arrington Carol Betche Louise Harris Holly Hillen Doris Metzger Steve Strohl Rob Strohl

IN OUR PRAYERS…

Please take a moment to review the names on our church prayer list. If you know the current recovery status, condition, or needs of any person listed, please advise Pastor Rice or the church office. We rejoice in God’s healing and grace when someone is well enough to come off the list and we promise our prayers to all who are added. Thank

You.

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Our deep and heartfelt sympathies are with the families and friends of Jerome Nelson, Janet Phillips & Bob Bertle.

May the Lord embrace these families with His

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Thank you to Paul McFadden who delivered food bags to the Homeless Shelter in March.

April’s dinner at the Homeless Shelter is on Sunday, Apr. 26th, at 6:00 pm. The sign-up sheet is posted in the Narthex. We have cut down on the expense of the items needed (less meat, more casseroles) or have divided the donations into smaller units to make it financially easier for you to donate. Please check to see how you can help.

OUTREACH NEWS… HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS

We at Grace have volunteered to provide one meal per month — the 4th Sunday of each month — and need volunteers to provide the meal and to deliver it to the Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County which is a group of concerned citizens from various churches and social service agencies in the county who have recognized the need to assist persons experiencing homelessness. The residents eat dinner at 6:00 each evening. All tableware is provided by the shelter, and they ask that if we are just dropping the food off to bring it in disposable pans.

If you are unable to deliver your portion of the meal, please contact someone else who has signed up to deliver food.

Let’s continue to work together as the body of Christ and serve our brothers and sisters in need.

New sign up sheets are posted for the April’s meal to the homeless shelter. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Outreach

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PERSONAL CARE KITS

The power of a small package Personal Care Kits especially help cleanliness and prevent disease outbreaks that can so frequently happen in foreign countries or right here in the United States after natural disasters. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF is asking congregation participation to help restock their supply of personal care kits. Consider making a kit or dropping off one or more of the items listed below to the church office. Thanks for helping!

Personal care items that go into each kit are:

Personal Care Kits 1 light weight bath towel 20” X 40” to 52” X 27” (dark color) 2 bath size bars of soap 1 wide tooth comb 1 adult size toothbrush 1 nail clipper with file

THE MESSENGER

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Worship

OPEN ALTAR FLOWERS

If you would like to provide altar flowers in memory or in honor of loved ones, please either sign up on the list in the Narthex or call the church office at 330-343-6915.

The cost for one vase is $18. You will be billed by Blossom’s Florist.

Altar Flowers are available for the following dates.

Apr. 19th - 2 vases

May 3rd - 2 vases

May 17th - 1 vase

May 24th, 1 vase

May 30th - 2 vases

Altar Guild Sat., Apr. 11th, 2020

9:00 am (decorate for Easter)

Mon., Apr. 13th, 2020 9:00 am

(undecorate Easter)

Mon., Apr. 27th, 2020 6:30 pm

Tues., Apr. 28th, 2020 9:00 am

Replenishing the Children’s Worship Bags Our worship bag continues to be a blessing to children and parents in our worship each week! Most of the 10 bags are used every Sunday. The bags serve as a way for parents to have their young children in worship with them while they get a chance to worship. We will be purchasing new books, toys and crayons for the bags soon. If you would be interested in providing money for the purchase of these items you may make a donation by placing it in a special offering envelope with worship bags written on it. If paying by check please remember to write Children’s Worship Bags in the memo line. Thank you for continuing to support this ministry.

Worship Readings

April 5th - CANCELLED

April 12th - No Children’s Church

April 19th - Ashley & Jordan Eick

April 26th - Julie Vanfossen &

Nanette McFadden

Sunday, Apr. 5th

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11

Matthew 26:47-56; 27:1-10

Sunday, Apr. 12th

Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Colossians 3:1-4

Matthew 28:1-10

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Sunday, Apr. 19th

Acts 2:14a, 22-32

Psalm 16

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31

Sunday, Apr. 26th

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

1 Peter 1:17-23

Luke 24:13-35

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Worship Assistants

Get the Messenger By Email If you’d like to receive the Messenger by email please send an email to [email protected] with the words “Email Messenger” in the subject heading.

Remember you can also view the current and archived Messengers online at www.GraceDover.org

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ALTAR GUILD

April: Donna Fox, Katherine Stahl, Ashley Eick, Shirley Grafe, Jan Ochsenbine

May: Sue Case, Holly Vesco, Susan Zimmerman, Chris Randles

SUNDAY 8:00 AM WORSHIP

ACOLYTES

4/5

4/12

4/19

4/26

LAY READERS

4/5 N/A

4/12 Gale Limron

4/19 Lynn Foust

4/26 Nancy Wilson

USHERS

Tim Keplinger

Richard Elliott

Steve Zimmerman

Jim Heller

Scott Ebert

Edward Harper

SUNDAY 10:30 AM WORSHIP

DEACON/COMM. ASST.

4/5

4/12 Deborah Horn

4/19

4/26

Apr. 5 John Lorenz, Larry Wallick, Tom Margo, Ron Stahl

Apr. 12 Jim Gibb, Mike Sergent, Jimm Morris, Karl Vitovic

Apr. 19 John Stahl, Robert McCulloch, Keith Lands, Paul McFadden

Apr. 26 Jeff Keller, Jeff Hootman, John Wolfe, Joe Vanfossen

LAY READERS

4/5 N/A

4/12 Rick Homrighausen

4/19 Jim Gibb

4/26 John Stahl

DEACON/COMM. ASST.

4/5

4/12

4/19

4/26

ACOLYTES

4/5

4/12

4/19

4/26

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[email protected]

[email protected] April 2020

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

216 North Wooster Ave

Dover OH 44622-2948

330-343-6915

Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.

1 7 pm Boy Scouts

2 12-1 pm Bible Study

6 pm Bell Choir

7 pm Gallery Choir

3

4

5 8 am Worship Communion

9:15 am Easter Breakfast

10:30 am Worship Communion

Easter Egg Hunt

6 7 pm Valley Voices

7 12 pm Senior Crafters - ORC

6:30 pm Cub Scouts

8 7 pm Boy Scouts

9 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 6:45 pm Maundy Thursday

Messenger Deadline

10 6:45 pm Good Friday Service

Church Office

11 8 am Men’s Breakfast - LH

9 am Altar Guild Decorate

12 8 am Worship Communion

10:30 am Worship Communion

13 9 am Altar Guild Undecorate

10:30 am Communion Park Village - N

7 pm Valley Voices

Church Office Closed

14 9 am Knotters

12 pm Senior Crafters - ORC

6:30 pm Cub Scouts

15 7 pm Boy Scouts

16 12-1 pm Bible Study

6 pm Bell Choir

7 pm Gallery Choir

17

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19 8 am Worship Communion

9:15 am SCS

10:30 am Worship Communion

Chicken BBQ

20 7 pm Valley Voices

21 12 pm Senior Crafters - ORC

6:30 pm Cub Scouts

22 7 pm Boy Scouts

23 12-1 pm Bible Study

6 pm Bell Choir

7 pm Gallery Choir

24

Messenger Deadline

25

26 8 am Worship 9:15 am SCS

10:30 am Worship 6 pm Meal to the Homeless Shelter

27 6:30 pm Altar Guild

7 pm Valley Voices

28 9 am Altar Guild

12 pm Senior Crafters - ORC

6:30 pm Cub Scouts

29 7 pm Boy Scouts

30 12-1 pm Bible Study

6 pm Bell Choir

7 pm Gallery Choir

Messenger

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