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COMING JANUARY 17-18, 2020
CAMP COCONUTS
Friday, 6:30 pm – Saturday, 9:30 am
Overnight camping at Grace. Bring your sleeping bags and/or tents. Games, movie, s’mores, and Saturday morning pancakes! This is a family event.
Please contact Sabrina Haug at sabrina.haug@glcna.com if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
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Wednesday Morning
Ladies Bible Study
The ladies Bible study is beginning again on January 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the church Board room. We hope you will be able to join us. We are beginning with a Bible study called,
“Why the Joy of the Lord is Our Strength.” Come, and bring a friend!
If you have questions, please contact Serene Loppnow at 812-725-7774.
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Women’s Bible Study
“It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way”
by Lysa Terkeurst
The class is being led by Wendy Foster and began January 8th in Fireside Room (during Grace on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30) for six weeks. Bring your friends!
This series will help you:
o Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.
o Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.
o Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God does give us more than we can handle.
o Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us.
o Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God’s truth.
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Baby Bottle Boomerang
to be held next weekend
Pick up your baby bottle next weekend to support CHOICES, Life Resource Center. A representative from Choices will be at the table in the narthex to answer any questions you might have. Since 2004, CHOICES, Life Resource Center has been on a mission to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ by providing practical help and loving support to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. For more information on CHOICES, Life Resource Center check out their website at choiceslrc.org or call 812-941-0872. CHOICES is located at 2656 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN.
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Pastor Woods’ Sunday Class
Beginning January 19, @9:15 AM
“I have found the book, Is God anit-gay? And other questions about homosexuality, the Bible and same-sex attraction, by Sam Allberry very helpful. I hope that you will too. It is a short book that explains the issue while being faithful to the scriptures without compromising our calling as Christians to love others in grace.” — PW
Christians, the church and the Bible seems to be out of step with modern attitudes toward homosexuality. Can God really be anti-gay? Should I attend a gay wedding? What does the Bible really say about homosexuality or gay weddings?
This short, readable book offers a positive and liberating way forward. It explains clearly and simply what we can say with certainty from the Bible about marriage, sexuality and same-sex attraction.
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Grace Lutheran Preschool
OPEN HOUSE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 — 6:00-7:30 PM
PRESCHOOL AGES TWO, THREE, AND FOUR
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Pastor’s Classes
Sundays beginning January 26
1:00-3:00 p.m. — Church Board Room
Pastor’s classes serve as:
• An Instruction course to serve as an Adult Confirmation class for non-members who wish to become communicant members of the church.
• A Seekers class for those drawn to Christianity and wanting to know more about deciding on a church.
• A Refresher course for members who have been out of confirmation class for a time and want to review Christian doctrine from a Lutheran perspective.
• If you have questions, please contact either Pastor Woods (502-523-9327) or Pastor K. (502-797-7407). Class will meet for 10 Sundays. We will not have class on Super Bowl Sunday (February 2nd).
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Classes for ages 3 & up
2-year olds need to be accompanied by parent
2020 Classes resume January 8 (regular time)
Jan. 15 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Jan. 22 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Jan. 29 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Feb. 5 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Feb. 12 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Feb. 19 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Feb. 26 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Mar. 5 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Mar. 12 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Mar. 19 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
Mar. 26 Supper 5:30-6:00
Classes 6:00-7:30
A meal is served in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30, and classes are from 6:00 – 7:30.
Call Sabrina Haug, Children’s Ministry Director, at 502-386-6371.
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Golden Saints Luncheon
We invite our “seasoned citizens” to join us for a luncheon in the church Fireside Room on Thursday, February 6, about noon. Bring a dish to pass. Everything else will be provided. Come, shake off the cold with us!
Sign-up outside the church office.
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It’s that time of year and the Annual Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction is right around the corner. The Chili Cook-off will be in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 23rd.
So, dust off those recipe cards and start practicing because we can’t wait to find out who makes the best chili at Grace!
More information coming soon!
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Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Grant #5
God’s Word Changes Everything Lutheran Bible Translators — $95,000
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Mission Grant #5 — Lutheran Bible Translators — God’s Word Changes Everything for $95,000, will provide funds for one year of training as part of a four-year seminary training track. It will equip pastors and church leaders in Tanzania, Ethiopia, and elsewhere to be involved in translating God’s Word for their people. In praise to the Lord, you can be engaged in this vital ministry where over 170 million people who speak more than 1,500 languages can read the Gospel in their native language. They will know that God hears the prayers of all His people in all languages, not just English. Through your prayers and mite donations, you can be a part of sharing Jesus with the world. For more information, go to http://www.lwml.org/2019-2021-mission-grant-5.
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Sr. High Youth
Grace on Wednesdays
Sr. High Youth Room
Classes led by Brian Hooper.
Please see the Grace on Wednesdays’ schedule
for meeting dates and time.
Senior High Youth — Game Night!
Sunday, January 26 — 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
This is an Inaugural Event!
On the 4th Sunday of every month, come together with other teens to celebrate and praise our Lord. GAMES, SINGING DEVOTION, FUN
Follow glccrew on Instagram for updates!
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Thank You, Thrivent!
Thrivent Action Teams are designed to help Thrivent Financial members strengthen communities and live generously. Thrivent members are eligible to receive two $250.00 grants each year by contacting Thrivent and requesting the funds. These can be used for a service, fundraising, or educational project. In 2019 members of Grace worked on over 90 Thrivent Action Teams. Only Thrivent members may request funding, but anyone can be part of a team. There is a list next to the office of teams that were completed in 2019 or have been approved for 2020 funding that I’m aware of. Last year over $20,000.00 in funding helped us in sharing the gospel, providing Bible study materials, feeding the hungry, reaching out to
the homeless, supporting those in prison, encouraging those grieving, clothing children in underdeveloped countries, helping to rebuild after disasters, reaching out to those recovering from addiction, supporting those facing an unplanned pregnancy, providing school supplies, constructing the Stations of the Cross, and in supporting our children, youth, and seniors here at Grace. If you want to learn more about how you can help, please let me know. Thank You. – Dolly Jenkins (812-989-3093).
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GriefShare Schedule—Sundays
Session 1 Is This Normal?
Sun, February 9, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 2 The Challenges of Grief
Sun, February 16, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 3 The Journey of Grief – Part 1
Sun, February 23, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 4 The Journey of Grief – Part 2
Sun, March 1, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 5 Grief and Your Relationships
Sun, March 8, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 6 Why?
Sun, March 15, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 7 Guilt and Anger
Sun, March 22, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 8 Complicating Factors
Sun, March 29, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 9 Stuck
Sun, April 5, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 10 Lessons of Grief – Part 1
Sun, April 19, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 11 Lessons of Grief – Part 2
Sun, April 26, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 12 Heaven
Sun, May 3, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
Session 13 What Do I Live for Now?
Sun, May 10, 2020 3:00PM—5:00PM
If More Information is Needed Contact:
Grace Lutheran Church
Pastor Matthew Woods
1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana 47150
812-944-1267
Cell 502-523-9327 — matt.woods@glcna.com
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Mothers of Preschoolers
Grace MOPS meets September through May on the second Friday of the month from 9:30-11:30 am at church. Their children come to MOPS Kids, which meets in the Youth and Junior High rooms where they are cared for by dedicated childcare workers.
The Goal of our Mop Kids program is to support our MOPS moms, and to care for, protect, and provide a loving Christian environment for their children to learn and grow.
If you would like help with childcare, contact Dolly Jenkins-812-989-3093 or Brenda Alford-812-246-5262. Thank you.
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Desserts for Wednesday Night Classes
Our Grace-on-Wednesday classes started on August 21 and continue throughout the school year. If you would be willing to make desserts, we need enough for about 100 souls. They do not have to be homemade, but it is the preferred choice of the kitchen staff. Examples are: cookies, cupcakes, brownies, cakes, pies, etc. If you are kind enough to donate, please put desserts in a non-returnable item and, if possible, have desserts ready the day before. If you have any questions, please contact Ed Mayfield or Joan Longest.
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Cards for Sale
Come check out the new greeting card table in the Fireside Room. The greeting card ministry has received several donations of new cards which are great but not the kind we need for our ministry. We are going to offer these for sale for 25 to 50 cents each. Money that is collected from these sales will be used to purchase stamps for the 100+ cards that we send each month. Come and shop!
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THANK YOU!!!
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Grace Lutheran Church earned $333.51 from August 28 – November 27 in Kroger Community Rewards out of 45 households!!!
If you shop at Kroger’s and have a Kroger’s Plus Card, you can designate a portion of your shopping trip to go to Grace too.
There are two ways to sign-up:
(1) You may call the store at 1-800-576-4377, choose option 3 and someone will sign you up over the phone (this cannot be done in the store).
(2) Sign-up online by going to www.kroger.com, click the orange register box. You will need an e-mail address, choose a password, your zip, and choose your local store. Create your account, add your Kroger Plus Card, your last name, then orange save button. Then to enter Grace as your community rewards beneficiary, sign-in to your Kroger account, click Community tab and follow directions from there to choose Grace.
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Eyeglass Recycling Program
Thank You! Twenty-three pairs of eyeglasses collected at Grace were taken to Concordia Lutheran Church in Louisville. The glasses will be used for a future mission trip that members of Concordia are planning to La Paz, Honduras. The eyeglasses will be fitted and given away within the local community to those not able to afford them. Please continue to save your old glasses and put them in the box on God’s Post Office across from the mailboxes. Please continue to save your old glasses and put them in the box on God’s Post Office across from the mailboxes. Thank you from the LWML. MOST Ministries is a recognized service organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
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Stephen Ministers Are Care-Givers
Do You Know Someone Who is Hurting?
Perhaps you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker or relative who is going through a difficult time. Tell them about Stephen’s Ministry.
Our Stephen Ministers have received 50 hours of training to provide high quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to hurting people.
Stephen Ministers meet with their care receivers to encourage, listen and provide emotional and spiritual support. (males are matched with males, and females with females).
The caring relationship last for as long as the person needs care. It’s free and it’s a powerful way you can help a hurting friend or loved one.
If you know of someone who is hurting, talk with one of our Stephen Leaders.
Link to Stephen Ministry Web page with forms/schedules
Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed meets every third Monday of the month at church at 6:30 p.m.
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Dear Members of Grace,
I want to share something with you. For the past year, I have been working with a Caregiver from Stephen Ministries. After reaching out to Pastor Woods, he prayerfully considered his Caregivers and found the perfect fit for me. I was looking for a faith-based person to talk with to help me calm my thoughts, pray with me, and just listen. That is exactly what I received and so much more! My Caregiver and I meet once a week for dinner. I share my thoughts and we began to have some very real conversations. I did not look for this person to give me answers or tell me what to do. My Caregiver was there to talk WITH me, to pray WITH me, and to help me find some tools to heal. All of this is done in Christian love and confidentiality. No one but my Caregiver and Pastor Woods knows of the relationship.
My caregiver is now my friend and someone I will treasure for a lifetime. We continue to meet for dinner and share both of our lives with each other! I’m a work in progress and my Caregiver will always be there for me! Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. This program is a gift.
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GRACE ON WEDNESDAY
Come and Explore God’s Word with us on Wednesdays.
We have classes for ages 3 thru adult.
A light supper is served from 5:30-6:00, and classes run from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Grace Radio Ministry
Listen to Grace’s broadcast of the sermon, text, and other portions of our services every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. on AM 1570 & 1600 or FM 94.1 & 101.9
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THE LUTHERAN HOUR RADIO BROADCAST
The Lutheran Hour can be heard on WHAS 840, at 6:30 a.m. Louisville and WSLM (1220 AM and 97.9 FM) 10:15 a.m.
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Grace Lutheran Preschool
Call: (812) 941-1912 Email: preschool@glcna.com
www.gracelutheran.school, click here!
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CENTENARY MEALS
FOR THE HUNGRY
Feeding the Hungry in 2020 Volunteers from Grace are needed to help cook, serve and clean up at Centenary on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Talk to your friends, to your team, to your group. We need volunteers for January thru December 2020.
Let Tim Goebel know if you can help. See Pastor Kischnick or Tim Goebel with questions.
Centenary’s Christ’s Kitchen
2231 Green Valley Road, New Albany, IN