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December Birthdays Debi Dutcher 12/30 Kelly Logan 12/30 Nino Nuculovic 12/31

December Anniversaries David & Tracy Kriss 12/30

January Birthdays Karen Dutcher 1/01 Luke Mehlberg 1/01 Sarah Zwiez 1/01 Jason Antonelli 1/03 Jeanne Cherry 1/03 Ellis Dimitrie 1/03 Carlynn Maas 1/03 Elizabeth Coffman 1/04 Melissa Harp 1/05 Caisen Hilliker 1/05 Connie Russell 1/05 Zakery Throop 1/05 Sherry Clark 1/06 Joan Ferguson 1/06 Aaron Gesquiere 1/06 Michele Raska 1/06 Mary Bielawski 1/07 Cheryl Boyd 1/10 Jacob Heikkiila 1/10 Isabella Malcolm 1/10 Jennifer Murakami 1/10 Mark Raska 1/11 Scott Hendricks 1/13 Pamela Raska 1/13 Faith Majeski 1/14 Douglas Malcolm 1/14 Pat Ruhlig 1/14 Julien Silvey 1/14 Shirley Wizikowski 1/14 Charissa Antonelli 1/15 Bruce Fritsch 1/16 Joy Manthey 1/16 Lori Rusk 1/17 Cooper Burns 1/18 Zoe Ann Hogan 1/18 Ryan Sawitzky 1/18

Joshua Eckhout 1/19 Marisa Bruski 1/20 Collen Maris 1/20 Gaye Vogt 1/20 Stacy Roberts 1/22 Emily Rusk 1/22 Paige Ryterski 1/23 Kim Aguinaga 1/25 Richard Dutcher 1/25 Richard Hall 1/25 Joanne Nedwick 1/25 Bryan Ponke 1/25 Jayne Kasper 1/26 Diane Beecher 1/27 Jared Christensen 1/27 Noah Clement 1/27 Avery Gaj 1/27 Katherine Mill 1/28 Matthew Pussehl 1/28 Tanya Knight 1/29 RoseAnn Lewis 1/29 Wally Hermann 1/30 Sandra Kriewall 1/30 Marcene Santacrose 1/30 Brandon Falker 1/31 MaryBeth Sorensen 1/31

January Anniversaries

Floyd & Laurie Daoust 1/02 Mark & Deborah Nuttall 1/07 Dale & Carol Hankey 1/14

WEEKLY GRACE NOTES Sunday, December 30, 2018 First Sunday after Christmas

PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP

Direct us, O Lord, in all our actions by your gracious favor, and further us with your continual

help that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in your name, we may glorify

your holy name and finally by your mercy receive eternal life; through Jesus Christ,

your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now,

Welcome to Grace We are glad to have you Worship with us today. At the heart of Grace, in all that we say and do, is to bring God’s Grace to life. We are here to help! If you are visiting for the first time and have a need:

Please introduce yourself to Pastor Majeski or Pastor Mike, they would love to meet you.

Please feel free to contact the church office for any information: 586-752-9800 or email: office@graceromeo.com

PRAYER PARTNERS

Prayer Partners are available for anyone who would like prayers after the Worship service. They are available to pray with you or for you, whatever the need. You can meet them at the Baptismal Font located at the front of the church.

NURSERY AVAILABLE

Every Sunday during the 11:00am Worship Service for infants to 4 year old,

Located in the Preschool Classroom.

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Pastor and Pastoral Assist Pastor: Eric Majeski Pastor: Mike Phillips Deacon: Robin Spaulding Director of Student Ministry: Gus Aguinaga

Week of Dec. 30 Elders: Tom Richards Paul Klosterman Bill Murakami Rob Voss

Week of Jan. 6 Elders: Mike Ponke Dan Sproat Robin Spaulding Acolyte: 8:30am Mac Garth 11am Zackary Antonelli Mon. Gator Means

Music Leader: Gary Felts Sound Board: Jeff Martin

Month of December Ushers: Cliff Vogt - Captain Gay Vogt Robert Baril Jim Glidden Bonnie Klosterman Paul Klosterman Don Powell

Altar Guild December: Chris Phillips/Erna Hermann

Month of January Ushers: Bruce Fritsch - Captain Richard Dutcher Chad Graber Cliff Graber Joanne Nedwick Nicole Sawitzky Taylor Sawitzky Tyler Sawitzky

Altar Guild January: Paula Fouts/Lori Voss

Week of Dec. 30: Greeters: 8:30am - Jim & Nancy Glidden 11am - Cliff & Gaye Vogt Readers: 8:30am - Nancy Verscheure 11am - Gary Felts Week of Jan. 6 Greeters: 8:30 am - Jason & Kathryn Steinbrink, Kaden, Karis 11 am - Shirley Bellman & Beckie Bergen

Readers: 8:30am - Kathryn Steinbrink 11am - Rob Voss

PRAYERS FOR OUR GRACE FAMILY

Nancy MacLeod Mike Silvey

Gwen Cameron Natalie Cameron

Joe Winget

PRAYERS FOR OUR SHUT-INS

Nancy Wade Mary Bielawski Lou Valleskey

Don & Geri Foley Frances Stenvig

Ralph deBeauclair Sarah Mirkhani

WE PRAY FOR OUR GRACE FAMILIES

Our Military and their families Our Congregational Leaders

& Stephen Ministers

PRAYERS FOR THOSE CONNECTED TO GRACE

Terry Verscheure Maggie Martin

PRAYERS FOR GRACE PRESCHOOL

Please pray for our students and our

teachers

Grace Mortgage as of: November 15, 2018

$298, 598.87 7

Mary Bielawski

Heartland of Bloomfield 2975 North Adams

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Birthday: January 7

Ralph deBeauclair

Patti Lewis Care Home 205 Francis Road Howell, MI 48843

586-255-4770 Birthday: March 15

Don & Geri Foley 55299 Ester Dr. Utica, MI 48087

Don’s birthday: May 10 Geri’s birthday: April 20

Sarah Mirkhani

Legacy at Orchard Grove 71150 Orchard Crossing Lane

Romeo, MI 48065 Birthday: October 8

Frances Stenvig

254 East St. Clair Romeo, MI 48065

Birthday: February 25

Nancy Szydlo 70334 Hillside Ct.

Bruce Twp., MI 48065 Birthday: March 12

Shirley Trott

Vista Springs Washington Place 11900 Shire Boulevard

Washington, 48095 586-331-9400

Birthday: October 2

Lou Valleskey Legacy at Orchard Grove

71150 Orchard Crossing Lane Romeo, MI 48065

Birthday: November 20

Nancy Wade Wellbridge of Romeo

375 South Main Room 709-B

Romeo, MI 48065

SHUT-IN OUTREACH Please help us to let our Shut-ins know they are prayed for and loved. Send a card or, if time permits, stop by and visit. Thank you in advance for expressing Christ’s love. Below are their addresses and birth dates.

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COME LET US RETURN TO THE LORD DAY RETREATS

"Come Unto Me and Find Rest for your Souls"

Come away from the busyness and distractions of life as we seek to draw closer to the Father's Heart.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 & and Wednesday, February 13, 2019

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Capuchin Retreat Center Washington Twp., MI

Cost: $40.00 per retreat (includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch) Private rooms are available for an additional $15.00.

Retreats are led by Cheryl Spaulding.

For more information call Cheryl at 586-784-5632 or send an email to cheryl@morningstarministries.net To register, please visit morningstarministries.net

"BREATHE"

RETREAT AFTERGLOW BREAKFAST Grace Lutheran Fellowship in the Family Life Center (gym)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 9:00-11:30 AM

Ladies, if you attended the "Come Away My Beloved" Women's Retreat,

please join us for a time of fellowship as we gather together. Guests are welcome!

Please RSVP by January 14, 2019 at morningstarministries.net.

Call or email Cheryl Spaulding for more information 596-784-5632 cheryl@morningstarministries.net

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GLUTEN FREE WAFERS Please notify an Elder, Pastor Majeski or Pastor Mike before service, if you are in need of Gluten Free wafers Thank you!

THE LORD’S SUPPER

Here our Lord gives to us His own Body and Blood

for the forgiveness of all our sins

Our Grace Family celebrates The Lord’s Supper on the 1st and 3rd Sundays

of the month, confessing that our Lord feeds us with His very body and

blood for our forgiveness.

Please read carefully:

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at Grace in the confession and glad confidence

that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but

His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to

strengthen our union with Him and one another.

Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and

set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that

they may show forth His death until He comes.

Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do

so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the

faith which is confessed at the Altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt

or who hold a confession differing from that of Grace and The Lutheran

Church - Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are

asked first to speak with the Pastor or an Elder.

NEW YEAR’S EVE WORSHIP

Monday, December 31 4:00pm with Communion

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CONFERENCE ROOM BIBLE STUDY

Ever wondered if there was just a bit more to some of those lessons you learned in Sunday School? Well, we thought so too. Join Bruce Wurdeman as he takes you behind the scenes and uncovers: “Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me In Sunday School” Where: Conference Room Time: 9:45am Facilitator: Kevin Hendricks

GRACELAND

Come and join in the fun and learn about Jesus in this inter-generational study where kids are with kids in their own age group along with Table Teachers. It’s a great time for all! Parents do not have to be in attendance for your children to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there.

Compassion Pregnancy Center Urgent Year-End Needs

Size 4, 5 & 6 diapers and PJ's for boys or girls in sizes newborn to 4T. You can leave donations near the mailboxes (underneath the tables), clearly labeled for Jan Schwartz to take to CPC. If you would like a receipt, leave a note in my mailbox. Also, if anyone is interested in learning about volunteering, the next orientations are on January 8th at 10 am or 5:30 pm. For more info, contact our Client Services Manager, Lori Tokarz, at: 586-783-2229.

SANCTUARY BIBLE STUDY

Please note: The Sanctuary Bible Study will resume on: Sunday, January 6

Place: Sanctuary Time: Sundays at 9:45am Facilitator: Pastor Mike Phillips

BIBLE STUDIES

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SECOND ANNUAL GSM CHILI COOK OFF

When: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Where: Grace Lutheran

Time: 6:00pm (entries need to be at Grace) 6:30pm (Eating & Judging begins)

Calling all Chili Master Chefs & competitive brothers & sisters! Join us for a night of fellowship & fun to raise funds for the Student Ministries summer mission trip to San Francisco. If you would like to enter the cook-off, there will be a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center & for those who will be attending only. Free will offering only. See you there!

GRACE PRESCHOOL NEWS & SPECIAL THANKS Grace Preschool is off to a great start! A successful school year is made possible by many people. We would like to thank everyone for their support for the preschool. There are many things that are done behind the scenes and we would like to extend a big thank you to: Pastor Majeski, Pastor Mike, Michelle, Bonnie, Debi, Sue, Mike Silvey, Ron Posey, Jim Glidden, Gary Felts & Martha Phillips, for all the time and effort you give for our preschool. Also, the Board of Christian Ed and Church Council. We appreciate your hard work and are blessed to work with you. Thank you for your continued love and support! God Bless! Grace Preschool Registration for school year 2019-2020 is open for congregation members and current preschool families beginning January 1, 2019. Family Fun Night will be held January 18, from 6-8 pm, this will be Open House for the public. You may pick up a Preschool Registration Packet located at the Preschool bulletin board. Any questions please call: Jessica Scally 752-9800