Grace Lutheran was the welcome recipient of a visit from the Adult Choir from Rejoice Lutheran on Sunday, March 29. The choir’s selections focused on the Passion Story soon to be told in the Holy Week readings. The music was touching and captivating.
You are invited to check out the latest reflections from Pastor Laaker, Vicar Khabeb and updates on ministry efforts. The newsletter, calendar and ministry responsibility list follows.
April 2009 Newsletter
April-09-calendar
April-09-Ministry responsibility
There are many activities that happen during March. A new event is planned as part of our Internship project. Check out “Who is My Neighbor?”
The monthly calendar lists the many ways love and care are shared with all through Grace’s ministry.
Lots of people help out. The Responsibility page lists who, when and where.
Grace Lutheran was honored with the presentation of the 2009 Art Palmer Micah 6:8 Justice Ministry Award. The award was presented at the 2009 Lutheran Legislative Day.
Grace Lutheran Church begins celebrating its 120 year in the Columbus Park neighborhood in April of 2009. The church is featured in the January 7, 2009 edition of the Destination Midtown Newsletter. Check it out!
http://www.destinationmidtown.org/news/newsletters/index.asp
The celebration of Christmas includes two worship opportunities. One at 4:30 pm on Christmas Eve and another at 11:00 pm. The service includes Carols, Communion and Candlelighting.
Come join in celebrating Christ’s birth!
Sunday, December 14, Grace welcomed the Adult Choir from Rejoice Lutheran Church. The Choir shared their Advent Cantata during worship. The music was beautiful. The message was inspirational. Grace’s worship experience was truly enhanced by this wonderful gift.
Children of all ages joined in fun at the church for its annual Halloween Party. Thanks to Janet Hula, Greg Hula and a host of volunteers a terrific evening was had by all.
Check out our pictures on our Flickr album. Happy Halloween!
The last couple weeks have created a great deal of fear and confusion for all people. As people of faith, we are encouraged to not allow fear to have sway over us.
In these trouble times, the Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have issued a pastoral letter. You can read it here. Bishops Pastoral Letter on the Financial Crisis
In addition, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has released a document on the Background on the Mortgage-Financial Crisis. You can read it here. Background on the Mortgage-Financial Crisis
We are encouraged by an understanding of God that says, “Fear not!” Therefore, we will trust that God’s care for us as humans will prevail.
Words seem inadequate to describe the wonderful outpouring of support that was evident as people gathered for the “Jadin Kora Benefit Fundraiser.” There was an abundance of good food! There was an outpouring of good will.
People came to enjoy the fun and festivities. The pie toss was a special “treat” for some.
Titus Duli and family came to enjoy the festivities, too. Titus expressed his deepest thanks for all the support shown for his family.
We exceeded our goal of raising $2000 for Jadin’s medical needs. Thanks be to God!