The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 28, 2016

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The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at the banquet table of the Lord. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still. PRELUDE “Be Thou My Vision” - arr. Chuck Marohnic Dave McMahon - piano “Higher Ground” - arr. Brent Olstad Dave McMahon, flute, Linda Hoch-piano

Please stand to face the Baptismal Font.

Confession and Forgiveness

P In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

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P Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen.

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P Merciful Father, C we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. P Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins,

in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

The Gathering

PEACE

P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you.

You may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace, and may say, “Peace be with you,” or similar words.

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GATHERING HYMN “Gather Us In”

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GREETING

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. GLORY TO GOD

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P Let us pray. O God, C you resist those who are proud and give grace to those who are humble. Give us the humility of your Son, that we may embody the generosity of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated. PARISH CONCERNS

The Word

FIRST READING: Proverbs 25: 6-7

The book of Proverbs is part of a collection of writings known as wisdom literature. Wis-dom literature gave directions to Israel’s leaders and people for the conduct of daily life. Today’s reading is about humility. 6Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great; 7for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.

L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 112 Refrain

Psalm Tone

L 1Hallelujah! Happy are they who | fear the LORD and have great delight in | God’s commandments! C 2Their descendants will be mighty | in the land; the generation of the upright | will be blessed. Refrain L 3Wealth and riches will be | in their house, and their righteousness will | last forever. C 4Light shines in the darkness | for the upright; the righteous are merciful and full | of compassion. L 5It is good for them to be gener- | ous in lending and to manage their af- | fairs with justice. C 6For they will nev- | er be shaken; the righteous will be kept in everlast- | ing remembrance. Refrain L 7They will not be afraid of any | evil rumors; their heart is steadfast, trusting | in the LORD. C 8Their heart is established and | will not shrink, until they see their desire up- | on their enemies. L 9They have given freely to the poor, and their righteousness stands | fast forever; they will hold up their | head with honor. C 10The wicked will see it and be angry; they will gnash their teeth and | pine away; the desires of the wick- | ed will perish. Refrain

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SECOND READING: Hebrews 13: 1 - 8, 15-16

The conclusion of the letter to the Hebrews contains suggestions for the conduct of a holy life, all of which are shaped by God’s love toward us in Jesus Christ. 1Let mutual love continue. 2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. 3Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. 4Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulter-ers. 5Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” 6So we can say with confi-dence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” 7Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 15Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Please stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Sung by Song Leader:

“Your word is light for our footsteps and a lamp to guide our feet

on the pathway to our God.”

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HOLY GOSPEL Luke 14: 1, 7-14

P The Holy gospel according to Luke C Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus observes guests jockeying for position at the table. He uses the opportunity to teach his hearers to choose humility rather than self-exaltation. Jesus also makes an appeal for hosts to mimic God’s gracious hospitality to the poor and the broken. 1On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely.

7When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8“When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; 9and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, ‘Give this person your place,’ and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. 10But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. 11For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” 12He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. 13But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. 14And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the right-eous.”

P The gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. MESSAGE “Unsolicited Advice” Pastor Richard Walston

Please stand.

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HYMN OF THE DAY “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”

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APOSTLES’ CREED

A We confess our Christian faith in the words of the Apostles’ Creed.

C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

A Rooted in Christ and rising to serve, let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need.

A brief silence.

After each petition:

A Hear us, O God. C Your mercy is great.

The prayers conclude:

A We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting your promise to hear us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen.

Please be seated.

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We Worship God Through our Giving

MUSIC OFFERING “Take My Life and Let It Be” - arr. Fletch Wiley and David Winkler Dave McMahon - soprano saxophone, Linda Hoch - piano

Please stand. OFFERING PRAYER

A Let us pray. God of mercy and grace,

C the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen.

The Meal GREAT THANKSGIVING

P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give him thanks and praise.

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PREFACE

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy . . .

The Presider continues with the preface, concluding:

...we praise your name and join their unending hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy”

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

P Holy God, our Maker, Redeemer and, Healer, in the harmonious world of your creation, the plants and animals, the seas and stars were whole and well in your praise.

When sin had scarred the world, you sent your Son to heal our ills and to form us again in to one. C Amen.

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WE PROCLAIM YOUR DEATH

P In the night in which he was betrayed,

The prayer continues…. Do this for the remembrance of me. WHEN WE EAT THIS BREAD

The prayer continues….

Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen.

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THE LORD'S PRAYER

P Lord remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray.

C Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P Christ invites you to a place of honor at this banquet. Welcome to the feast. C Thanks be to God. Please be seated.

“Lamb of God”

Sung by Song Leader:

1. Lamb of God, offered for us …

2. Bread of life, broken for us …

3. Cup of hope, emptied for us …

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Believing in the real presence of Christ’s body and blood in the bread and wine of Holy Communion for the

forgiveness of sin, we practice Eucharistic hospitality.

All baptized persons are welcomed to the Lord’s Table. Children who do not commune are invited forward to receive a blessing.

You may receive the Communion Wine

from the Red Chalice (Common Cup) as it is offered to you or by taking a communion glass from the tray.

Grape juice is available in the center of the communion tray.

After you have received, please place the empty communion glass in the basket provided.

When giving the host and wine, the ministers say:

The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. And each person may respond: Amen.

(Gluten-free hosts are available by telling the person giving the host)

COMMUNION MUSIC Andrew Potsko “WASH MY FEET” Lord I’ve walked, in the mire of my sin Time and time again, when will I learn That your path leads me, to righteousness And Jesus, it’s so hard to ask you now

Wash my feet, wash my feet, Jesus, wash my feet and make me clean. Lord, we’ve walked, in the mire of our sin Time and time again, when will we learn That your path leads us, to righteousness And Jesus, it’s so hard to ask you now

Wash my feet, wash my feet, Jesus, wash our feet and make us clean.

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COMMUNION MUSIC “WHOLLY TO YOU” - by Jeremy Deibler Andrew Potsko

All I have and all I am And all I ever hope to be I give it all, all to you; Watch and see I will be true

Chorus: Lord Jesus you are holy Lord Jesus you are mighty And I give myself wholly to you All I’ve said and all I’ve done Has ben erased by your blood; And I am amazed by your grace I raise my hands and praise your name. Now I stand alone before You and your kingdom Lord; And I want to see your blessing through Less of me and more of you. After all have communed, please stand. COMMUNION BLESSING

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

A Let us pray. O God, C as a mother comforts her child, so you comfort your people, carrying us in your arms and satisfying us with this food and drink, the body and blood of Christ. Send us now as your disciples, announcing peace and proclaiming that the reign of God has come near; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

The Sending

BLESSING

P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy.

The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace.

C Amen.

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SENDING HYMN “Lead On, O King Eternal”

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DISMISSAL

Children Go in peace. Proclaim the good news! C Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE “Lead On, O King Eternal!“ - arr, Michael Helman Linda Hoch Remember in our prayers… Terry Ingram, Rudy Kolberg, Bonnie Dyke, Rod Smith, Elmer Stauch, Jimmy Madewell, Wendy Madewell, Tami Stone, Mary Beth Betulius Stone, Dawn Dachen-Haus.

Today’s flowers are given by…

Carolyn Martin, in honor of the birthday of her father, Fenton Long; and by Audrey Clark, in honor of her mother’s 85th birthday.

Notes & News

WELCOME, GUESTS! We welcome you as our guest in our church home and invite you to continue to worship with us. Please accept a “guest bag” at the Welcome Center, containing information about Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Please see an usher for assistance.

ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY “The Early Church– Becoming a Light in the Dark-ness.” The archaeological discoveries revealed in this 12 volume series provide even more reason to believe the Bible. More importantly, these videos, filmed in Israel and the Middle East where Bible events actually took place, weaves together historical, cultural, and geographical contexts to reveal keen insights into how people in biblical times under-stood God and Jesus’ teaching. Teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan shares his knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures significant for believers today. This class meets in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning.

THE STARTING DATE for the Wednesday Women's Bible Study is September 7, 2016. The season will kick off with a study on the Book of Ruth. Books are available this morning at the Welcome

Center Desk in the Gathering Space, or during the week in the church office. Cost $10

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FIRST FRUITS SUNDAYS “Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce.” (Proverbs 3:9)

AUGUST Grocery List: Mandarin oranges, canned, diced or crushed tomatoes, canned peaches (in natural juice), canned spinach diaper wipes; diapers size 6 or larger; personal hygiene items, small toiletries always welcomed. Fresh produce is welcome, especially early in the week; take directly to WARM. REMEMBER to place only non-perishable items into our grocery carts. Checks should be made out to Grace Lutheran Church with a notation on the memo line for W.A.R.M.

FIRST FRUITS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. It would involve one first Sunday of the month at the service of your choice. Information and a sign up sheet can be found at the Welcome Center desk. If you have questions, please call Karen Bale at 614-506-3331. Blessings to all who are making this a part of your regular tithes and offerings.

TODAY Dave McMahon, flute and piano

September 4 Linda Hoch, organ and Dennis Crill, piano

GRACE SUPPER CLUB On September 15th the Supper Club will return to Matt the Miller’s Tavern located a 1436 Gemini Place; reservations are for 6:30 pm. Sign up at the Welcome Center desk. If you need to cancel a reservation or need information, please contact Bev Grubb at 614-547-7335 or Rosemarie Litzinger at 614-895-3568.

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YOUTH NIGHT:

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 4:30-6:30 PM

Andrew Potsko, our Director of Youth & Family Ministries, is leaving to continue his studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary. His last day will be Sunday, September 4th. Come and enjoy one more Youth Night with Andrew to show your appreciation for his ministry and wish him well!

Join Us for street hockey (we’ve got the gear!), pizza and some time in God’s Word!!

LOVE TO SING?

WE NEED YOU!

The members of Voices of Grace are looking for enthusiastic singers to join our friendly,

welcoming and fun adult choir beginning in September.

Requirements?

- A commitment to a Wednesday evening rehearsal & Sunday morning service.

- Ability to sing on pitch.

- An ability to read music is desired but not essential.

- A desire to lead worship through song.

- An ability to have fun while working hard to prepare music!

Interested? Join us - Voice of Grace – at our open house rehearsal on

Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 7 at 7:30 pm in the Choir Room.

For more information contact Lora Moore, Director of Music.

l.moore@grace43081.org

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Sunday School Classes and Choir Resume !

Watch upcoming bulletins and The VOICE newsletter for additional details!

RESOLUTION INFORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

In response to congregation members’ requests for more information and dialog on the resolution to move Grace’s synod affiliation from the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) the following have been scheduled:

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 11, 9:30-10:30 in the Fellowship Hall: Discussion of the docu-ment, “A Comparative Discernment of the Direction of the ELCA” and conversation about the resolution (No regular adult Sunday School)

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 25, 9:30-10:30 in the Fellowship Hall: Council available for informal discussion on the resolution (No regular adult Sunday School)

Sunday, OCTOBER 9, 9:30-10:30 in the Fellowship Hall: Continued discussion of the document, “A Comparative Discernment of the Direction of the ELCA” and conversation about the resolution (No regular adult Sunday School)

Tuesday, OCTOBER 11, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary: ELCA Southern Ohio Synod Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt will consult with our congregation about the resolution

Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the worship space: NALC Bishop John Bradosky will provide information and answer questions about the NALC

Sunday, NOVEMBER 6, following the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the worship space: A special meeting of the congregation of Grace to hold the second vote on the resolution

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JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND OF THE BIBLE: ISRAEL AND JORDAN (Petra)

May 30 thru June 11

This is your opportunity to join Pr. Hartfelder on the pilgrimage-vacation

to remember for a lifetime! Make the Bible come alive as you explore

the meeting place of “the three great monotheisms,”

Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Walk in the footsteps of the prophets, the kings of Israel, Jesus and the apostles.

There will be a trip information opportunity between worship services (9:45-10:45 am)

on Sunday, October 2. Location: Fellowship Hall.

Space is limited! Your $300.00 deposit will reserve your place. An information flyer

and trip registration form are available at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Space.

Israel only portion of the trip is May 30 thru June 8;

Jordan extension option returns June 11.

For more information, please contact Pr. Will

(w.hartfelder@grace43081.org; 614-882-3026).

FORGOT YOUR ENVELOPE? DONATE FROM YOUR SMART PHONE!

Grace now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone.

Simply scan the image you see here using your phone’s QR code reader or go to: www.grace43081.org and locate the online giving page.

mailto:w.hartfelder@grace43081.org

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Acknowledgements

Artwork and portions of the liturgy from SundaysandSeasons.com. Copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #27032. Scripture texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Hymns: “Gather Us In” Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Music: Marty Haugen Text and music © 1982 GIA Publications, Inc. Used with permission under OneLicense #A-713298 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love” Text: Tom Colvin, 1925-2000, alt. Music: Ghanaian folk tune; adapt. Tom Colvin Text and music © 1969 Hope Publishing Company Used with permission under OneLicense #A-713298 “Lead On, O King Eternal!” Text: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862-1917

Music: Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879 Public Domain

“Wash My Feet” 2001 Copper Coin Records; Used with Permission “Wholly to You” By Jeromy Deibler 1997 New Spring Publishing, Inc., Used with permission.

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Serving Today

PREACHER/PRESIDER Pastor Richard Walston

ASSISTING MINISTER Claire Saunders 8:15 Scott Warbritton 11:00

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Lora Moore

ORGANIST/PIANIST Linda Hoch

CANTOR Chris Troutman

SONG LEADER Andrew Potsko

SACRISTAN Fred Pfanz

ACOLYTES 8:15 Bernard/DeTemple 11:00 Carissa Schroeder ALTAR GUILD Team 1 Patti Barb, Cheryl Bush, JoAnne Figge, Marilyn Hagan, Sharry Hoch, Linda Seamon, Linda Sima, Lou Swanson ART & ENVIRONMENT TEAM Flowers by Reno COMMUNION 8:15 Patti Barb, Caroline Stoll, Lisa Stoll ASSISTANTS 11:00 LouAnn Crill, Laurie Thuman, Rachel Gangestad, Tom Seamon GREETERS 8:15 Dave Fritzche 11: 00 Billie & Bob Bower, Chris & John Troutman LECTORS 8:15 Madison Banks 11:00 Amy Quinn

NURSERY MINISTER Linda Fichtelman (11:00 am service only)

SOUND TECHNICIANS Chris Banks, Dan George, Paul Grant, Eric Bush USHERS 8:15 Steve Miller, Matt Schumacher, Joanna Bennett, Sue Miller 11:00 Joe Moleno, Merl Breen, Dick Jones, Rodney Smith

Bus Drivers TODAY: Paul Hotchkiss Sept. 4 Mike Shuman Sept. 11 Joe Moleno

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This Week at Grace: August 28 – Sept. 4, 2016

AUG. 28 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:15 am Holy Communion 9:45 am Adult Learning “That the World May Know” series (Fellowship Hall) 11:00 am Holy Communion MON Little Blessings Classes Begin

TUES 8:00 pm AA Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

WED

SEPT. 1 7:00 pm Personnel Committee Meeting (Pr. Will’s office) 7:00 pm Art & Environment Committee Meeting (Café ) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Youth Room)

FRI 8:00 pm AA Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

SAT 8:00 pm AA Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

SEPT. 4 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:15 am Holy Communion 9:45 am Adult Learning “That the World May Know” series (Fellowship Hall)

11:00 am Holy Communion

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than 107 years, supporting local ministries such as the

Westerville Area Resource Ministry, Westerville Partner-ship Habitat for Humanity, and Westerville CROP Walk.

Grace also supports Lutheran Social Services programs like Faith Mission and provides weekly meeting space

for Boy Scout Troop 007 and three AA groups.

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