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Bus Schedule
Bus leaves Saturday morning at 7:10.
Saturday afternoon shift leaves at 11:45. Same time for Sunday.
AM shift back by 2:00 pm. — PM shift back by 6:00 pm.
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Voters Assembly
Authorized a call to
Ms. Heather McCormick
On Sunday, February 16th the congregation voted unanimously to call Miss Heather McCormick, currently serving St. Paul Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS, to be our D.C.E. and Youth Director. Heather grew up in upper New York state, graduated from one of our Lutheran universities, and has served in Topeka these past 5 ½ years. We will look forward to a visit from Heather very soon. We’ll let everyone know when as soon as those arrangements have been made. Please keep Heather in your prayers.
— Pastor K
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Classes for ages 3 & up
2-year olds need to be accompanied by parent
A meal is served in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30, and classes are from 6:00 – 7:30.
Lent Began: Times Change!
Mar. 4 Supper 5:15-5:45 — Classes 5:45-6:45
Lenten Worship 7:00
Mar. 11 Supper 5:15-5:45 — Classes 5:45-6:45
Lenten Worship 7:00
Mar. 18 SPRING BREAK — NO CLASSES
Lenten Worship 7:00
Mar. 25 SPRING BREAK — NO CLASSES
Lenten Worship 7:00
Call Sabrina Haug, Children’s Ministry Director, at 502-386-6371.
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LENTEN
Our Lenten series this year: “Seeing Jesus In the Tabernacle”
The Old Testament “Tent of Meeting” held six pieces of furniture and each had a special purpose and symbolic connec¬tion to Christ. We’ll examine each one in turn and look for Jesus there.
The Lenten schedule is below.
All services are at 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 4 – Lenten Service — “The Laver or Basin”
Mar. 11 – Lenten Service — “The Golden Table”
Mar. 18 – Lenten Service — “The Lamp Stand or Candelabra”
Mar. 25 – Lenten Service — “The Altar of Incense”
Apr. 1 – Lenten Service — “The Ark of the Covenant”
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IT IS FINISHED:
Last Words of Christ
FREE Devotional Prayer Journal
On table in main entry area
Take a six-week journey through Lent using “IT IS FINISHED”.
Each week of this prayer journal is guided by one of the final statements Jesus spoke on earth. You will find daily devotions that include Scripture, reflection, and prayer, along with a suggested reading to deepen your study. The journals are FREE (cost covered by a Thrivent Action Team). God Bless Your Journey!
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Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Meeting
There will be an LWML meeting Monday, March 2 at 10:00 am in the youth room at church next to the board room. There are several items that need to be discussed:
o Spring Rally
o District Convention
o New Member reception
o Confirmation reception
o Increase in the Quarterly subscription price.
Please come and find out more about the LWML.
Call Sue Boyd if you have any questions at 812-725-5004.
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Mark Your Calendars
Southern Indiana AGO
Lenten Organ/Violin Recital
Friday, March 6 – Noon in the Sanctuary.
Dr. Janet Hamilton – Organ & Helen J. Bohannon – Violin
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Trustee Meeting
Trustees News
Trustees Work Schedule
2. Trimming
March 14 at 9:00 am tree trimming.
We would appreciate any volunteers to help. Please see Ed Mayfield if you have any questions.
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Sr. High Youth
Grace on Wednesdays
Sr. High Youth Room, 6:00-7:30 pm
Classes led by Brian Hooper.
Please see the Grace on Wednesdays’ schedule for meeting dates and time.
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Game Night!
Sunday, March 22 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
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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Blood Drive
Grace Lutheran Fireside Room
Thursday, March 12 — 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Please consider giving this precious commodity and be a Life-Saver!
To schedule an appointment, log on to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: GraceLutheranNA or call 1-800-733-2767.
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SAVE THE PLAYGROUND
Several objects on the playground were vandalized last fall. Zach Davis is a young man who is willing to work on some items that need attention on the playground as his Eagle Service Project.
We need funds to help with replacing plastic border timbers, replacing a ball throw, replacing the playground sign, replacing a storage shed and doing playground maintenance. If you can help with a donation, you can designate part of your church envelope as “playground fund” or you can use the envelope that was placed in your church mailbox and put it in the offering plate. Zach could also use some help on the workdays listed below. Please help to STP, Save the Playground!
Saturday, March 14 — 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 15 — 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 21 — 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 22 — 10:00 am -4:00 PM
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HEADS UP
A new church pictorial directory in May.
The shoot dates are May 7–9 and May 28-30.
Weekday times: 2:00 – 9:00 Saturday times: 10:00 – 5:00.
Stay tuned for registration info.
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Men’s Gathering
At Lakeview Villages, Seymour, IN — APRIL 17 – 19
Main Speaker: Rev. Jonathan Fisk
Senior Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran, Rockford IL
Retreat Topic: “LOST THINGS”
Visit www.mensgathering.us for information and registration.
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DAY TRIPS
The Caring Team has put together a trip.
Please sign up outside church office.
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INDIANAPOLIS TOUR
Tuesday, March 10
Church Bus leaves at 9:00 am.
We’ll tour the Lucas Oil Stadium (home of the Colts!), and the Indiana Statehouse.
In between, we’ll snag a lunch. Should be back to church by 5:30. The cost is $10 and your lunch $.
25 seats available. Registration closes Sunday, Feb. 23 (church must pay for Lucas Oil tickets on the 24th), so do not delay.
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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, March 26, 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 and bring a friend!
This event is sponsored by The Church Caring Team.
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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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Pastor Woods’ Sunday Class
When to Walk Away
Pastor Woods will be starting a new Sunday School Bible class on March 15 entitled, When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People, written by Gary Thomas (author of Sacred Parenting & Sacred Marriage). What does it mean when one is a “toxic person”? How does one recognize a genuine example of a toxic person? How far is far enough when dealing with such a person? How does one exercise faith in Jesus when toxic people act as stumbling blocks? Are they toxic or is it really just me?
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Pastor’s Classes
Sundays began 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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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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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 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-four pairs of eyeglasses collected at Grace were taken to Concordia Lutheran Church in Louisville. The glasses will be taken to Honduras on one of their future mission trips.
The eyeglasses will be fitted, then given away to those in the local community 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 our church mailboxes. Thank you from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML).
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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 February 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