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Woman of Grace 2021 Retreat

LADIES: We are now taking registrations for our 8th BIENNIAL WOMEN OF GRACE RETREAT on Saturday August 14th & Sunday August 15th at Country Lake Christian Retreat Center in Underwood Indiana (https://countrylake.org)
Goals of the Retreat : to deepen relationships with our Sisters in Christ, provide a respite from the busyness of life, experience real relaxation, authentic spiritual renewal, and an opportunity to rest in our Savior’s love.
Come and be reminded that that each day brings new mercies and the opportunity to Renew* Restore* Refresh* in Jesus
On Saturday evening we will have guest speaker Karen Harper who will speak on
“Be Transformed: Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong”

The authors of our retreat are: Gail Marsh, who treasures the opportunities God has given her to teach children and to share Jesus. She has taught in early childhood settings in several states, and has published dozens of curriculum pieces for Sunday schools, VBS and mid-week programs. Also Jane Fryar, who has served God’s people as a writer, Sunday school teacher, editor, mentor, church consultant, retreat speaker, university professor, and graduate dean. She has also authored many Christian curriculum, children’s books and many devotionals.

The Cost is $60.00 per person-double occupancy with 2 queen size beds. The price is the same if more than 2 room together. This includes a picnic supper on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.

You may also register for Saturday only-includes supper ($20.00) or Sunday only-includes lunch. ($25.00)

Country Lake is about the same distance as Wooded Glen, where we’ve held past retreats. Check it out at https://countrylake.org.

There are registration forms in the Narthex or you may register at glcna.org.

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AGENDA PRINTABLE PDF: RRRAgenda

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PRINTABLE PDF: RRRINFO.PDF

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Preschool Teacher and Teacher Aides Positions Available

We are looking for a few individuals that would like to join our remarkable team of teachers and aides to teach our children to know God’s love in Jesus. We have part time openings for as little as 3 hours per week up to 30 hours per week. School starts August 16 but a required background check, additional trainings and meetings will require some hours before that date. Please leave a message at the school number (812-941-1912) or call or text Georgianne Weathers (502-295-1243) to set up an interview. You may also send a resume to geeweathers@aol.com or place it in my church mailbox. Come help us to make 2021-2022 school year to be the best one ever!

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Quilt Tacking

for Lutheran World Relief
Wednesday, June 16 — 10:30 – Noon
Church Board Room

Imagine the comfort and care you feel when you snuggle under a quilt or comforter made by a loved one. That is the feeling you share through a Lutheran World Relief Mission Quilt. Useful for shielding against the cold and rain, and for warm bedding, quilts can also be purposed as simple tents, floor coverings, or a wrap to hold a baby on a mother’s back. In a simple combination of fabric and thread, you reach out to people in their time of greatest need with a strong message of hope–you are not alone. God loves you and cares for you. Please come and help tack quilts for Lutheran World Relief on Wednesday, June 16 from 10:30 – Noon in the Board Room at church. No experience needed. If you can tie a knot, you can tack a quilt.

Please bring a pair of scissors.

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Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Convention in Lexington, Kentucky
Registration Temporarily Closed

Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, where the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Convention will be held June 24–27, 2021, can only allow a limited number of people to attend. The arena can hold many but LWML must adhere to their restricted meal seating capacity which, at this time, is at 2,000 seats. Because of these restrictions, LWML has shut down registrations at this time. The LWML Board of Directors prayerfully anticipates that the percentage allowed will increase before June. Please go to lwml.org and fill out form to be placed on a wait list.

LWML President Debbie Larson states, “We are saddened to have to limit registration and pray it is temporary. Each day brings new challenges and the LWML Board of Directors and the Host Committee continue to “Run the Race … Looking to Jesus!” I ask anyone who has not yet registered to not give up hope. Keep checking our website (lwml.org) for updates and continue to communicate with and encourage one other. I ask for your understanding and patience as we work to glorify God in all that we do. Continue to pray boldly, knowing God hears and answers our prayers. God be with you all.”

Personal Care Kits Shipped

In response to an urgent request from Lutheran World Relief, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League shipped 31 Personal Care Kits to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in Maryland. Each kit contained a bath-size towel, two bars of soap, adult toothbrush, comb, and nail clipper. The kits are in high demand because of Covid-19.
A Thrivent grant helped fund this project.

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Quilt News

In January five quilts were taken to Exit 0, and four were shipped to Lutheran World Relief.

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YOU CAN’T BE EVERYWHERE OR CAN YOU?

A woman was asked what she had been doing the past week, she answered,
“On Monday, I ministered to Mexicans in Texas.
Tuesday, I preached the gospel in Brazil.
Wednesday, I operated on a man in Africa.
Thursday, I taught in a mission school in Japan.
Friday, I helped establish a church in California.
Saturday, I taught seminary classes.
Sunday, I distributed Bibles in Korea.”

Her friend, thinking her a bit “tetched” asked her to explain. “You see, by dropping monies in my Mite Box daily, I have been able to go to all these places where God the Holy Spirit is working.”
If you need a Mite Box pick one up from on top of the large mite box in the narthex.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Women of Grace is to joyfully work together to Encourage our Sisters in Faith to become actively involved by providing opportunities in Spiritual Growth, Mission/Outreach, Fellowship and Service.

PURPOSE

*to provide opportunities for spiritual growth among the women of Grace Lutheran Church
*to develop and maintain a greater mission awareness among the women of Grace Lutheran Church and to gather funds for mission projects
*to provide opportunities for Christian fellowship among women of Grace Lutheran Church
*to assist Grace Lutheran Church in its ministry to build the Kingdom of God through projects and service.

MEMBERS

Any Women who has made the purpose of the organization her own is eligible to participate
Women’s Ministry Team
Facilitator: Dolly Jenkins
Treasurer: Carlee Hosp
Spiritual Growth Coordinators: Sara Faith/Hannah Korner
Mission/Outreach Coordinators: Karen Satori/Diana VonStrohe
Fellowship Coordinators: Vanessa Moeller/Meaghan Turner
Projects Coordinators: Colleen Garber/Cathy Hussung
Greeting Card Ministry: Linda Lockmund

SUGGESTIONS/IDEAS

Contact the Women’s Ministry Team Coordinator for the appropriate area or drop a note in the Women of Grace Suggestion Box (in hallway)

Everyone is invited to participate in any activity. There is no registration and there are no dues.

ACTIVITIES — ONGOING EVENTS

Women’s Missionary League Ministries

Mites are collected year round for missions. Mite money is used to further God’s kingdom all over the world through the mission grants selected by delegates at district and national LWML conventions. For updates on current mission grants see the LWML bulletin board. Mite boxes are used to collect money for missions. If you need a mite box please take one from the top of the large mite box. You may put your mites in the large Mite Box in the narthex at any time.

Esther Circle – meets with the LWML and tacks quilts for Lutheran World Relief and other missions. Watch the bulletin for dates. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to join us. Please call Becky Fetz at 812- 951-2408 if you have any questions.

Junior Confirmands – Each Confirmand receives a greeting card with a Biblical bookmark in honor of their Confirmation. The LWML serves a reception for the Junior Confirmation Class.

New Mothers – Each new mother receives a devotional booklet entitled, “Lord, Lead Me Through Motherhood”.

Newlyweds – Each newlywed couple receives a devotional packet entitled, “With this Ring”. Some of the topics are: Love, Date Night, Alone time, Forgiveness, etc.

High School Graduates – Each girl receives a devotional packet entitled, “Jeans Gems”. Some of the topics are: Temptation, Disappointments, Peer pressure, Dating, etc. Topics girls will face as they enter college or the work force.

New Members – Twice a year the LWML serves a reception after late church for new members of Grace. Each lady receives a welcome bag. The bag contains devotions, LWML notepad and pencil, a mite box, bookmark, Quarterly Magazine, and information about the LWML.

Prayer Shawl – Crocheting a Prayer Shawl is a special act of love, a creative method of prayer. Time is spent in prayer while crocheting the shawl. You may be surprised to find that making a Prayer Shawl blesses not only the person that receives it, but the person doing the crocheting as well! Prayer Shawls are given to members of Grace who are sick, dealing with a loss, or as an encouragement.

Crocheting – All are welcome to come and crochet with the group or learn the art of crocheting. This group usually meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Fireside Room but please watch the bulletin for dates. Contact Pat Smith for details 812-496-4988.

Encouragement Booklets – Encouragement booklets are small scrapbooks. The booklets are made by LWML members and are given to the pastors, who hand them out to our Shut-ins and long term patients during their visitations. These booklets contain familiar hymns, scriptures, and prayers along with pretty pictures of God’s glorious creations. If you like scrapbooking and would like to help in this mission project, contact Linda Lockmund at 812-923-3751.

Glasses for Nicaragua – Glasses needed are adult glasses, children’s glasses, non-prescription sunglasses, and over-the-counter reading glasses. The glasses will be distributed at an eye glass clinic in Nicaragua in June of 2016. Please place glasses in the container marked glasses on God’s post office across from the mail slots.