205 S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801

phone: 814-238-2478

email: churchoffice@glcpa.org

web address: www.glcpa.org

9:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship service

Today’s Hymns #ELW 812 #ELW 678 #ELW 695

Distribution #ELW 810 #ELW 807

SUNDAY, November 11, 2018

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Our Mission Statement: “Grace Lutheran Church is energized by the Holy

Spirit and nurtured through God’s Word and Sacrament to gather, feed,

and send people in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Welcome to

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH A congregation of the ELCA

“She out of her poverty has put in

everything she had.”

Mark 12:44

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ABOUT TODAY’S THEME…Widows are visible everywhere in today’s readings.

Jesus denounces those scribes who pray impressive prayers but devour widows’

houses. He commends the poor widow who in his view gave far more than the

major donors. Jesus doesn’t see her simply as an object of compassion or charity.

She, like the widow of Zarephath who shares her last bit of food with Elijah, does

something of great importance.

ABOUT THE LESSONS…The First Lesson: This passage depicts God’s saving

acts not only on behalf of Elijah, but also on behalf of those who are associated with

the prophet, even a foreigner, the widow of Zarephath. The Second Lesson: The

letter to the Hebrews describes Christ as a high priest who offers himself as a sacri-

fice for our sin. Christ does not die again and again each year. He died once, is alive

with God, and will reveal himself on the last day. The Gospel Lesson: After engag-

ing in a series of public arguments with religious leaders in the temple, Jesus con-

trasts the proud and oppressive ways of those leaders with the sacrificial humility

and poverty of the widow.

↑= Please stand as you are able

↓=Please be seated

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MILESTONE MINISTRY AT GRACE At Grace we celebrate mile-stones. Milestones are designed to connect significant occasions in peo-ple’s lives with their ongoing journey of faith. A Milestone Moment brings fami-ly, friends, and congregations together to mark a special time in their lives and acknowledge and affirm God’s pres-ence in their midst. It is a tool to con-nect home and church in the child and family’s faith life. In addition to naming (the occasion), blessing (the person) and gifting (the gift), we send along an “At Home” sheet to reinforce the mile-stone with caring conversation.

Forgot your checks? Not carrying cash? No worries! You can still make an offering. Go to www.glcpa.org and click the word “GIVE” on the far right to make an online credit card donation. Thank you!

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Welcome to Grace Lutheran Church - State College, Pennsylvania

PRELUDE Munich……………………………………………………………..………..Miller WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen. P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from

our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Kneel/Sit

P: Most merciful God, C: We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the pow-

er of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive

us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have

failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we

may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, your only

Son our Lord. Amen.

P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his

sake God 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.

GATHER The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

GATHERING HYMN Faith of Our Fathers…………………..……....….ELW # 812

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Ho-

ly Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

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KYRIE (ELW p. 120)

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HYMN OF PRAISE (ELW p. 122)

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray.

C:O God, you show forth your almighty power chiefly by reaching out to us in

mercy. Grant us the fullness of your grace, strengthen our trust in your prom-

ises, and bring all the world to share in the treasures that come through your

Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

FEED God speaks to us in scripture reading,

and feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

(10:30) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE………………………………….…...…Darcy Houseknecht We welcome everyone to worship and encourage children of all ages to participate fully in our service. Qualified nursery care is available as needed. The nursery is located in room 204.

FIRST LESSON………………..………………..……1 Kings 17:8-16 (pew Bible p. 282)

8The word of the Lord came to [Elijah,] saying, 9“Go now to Zarephath, which be-

longs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed

you.” 10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town,

a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, “Bring me a little water

in a vessel, so that I may drink.” 11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and

said, “Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.” 12But she said, “As the Lord your

God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar, and a little oil in a jug;

I am now gathering a couple of sticks, so that I may go home and prepare it for my-

self and my son, that we may eat it, and die.” 13Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid; go

and do as you have said; but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and

afterwards make something for yourself and your son. 14For thus says the Lord the

God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the

day that the Lord sends rain on the earth.” 15She went and did as Elijah said, so that

she as well as he and her household ate for many days. 16The jar of meal was not

emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke

by Elijah.

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PSALM 146—Please sing responsively from selected verses.

L: Happy are they who have the God of Jacob | for their help,

whose hope is in the | Lord their God;

C: who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that | is in them;

who keeps promis- | es forever;

L: The Lord cares | for the stranger;

the Lord sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way | of the wicked.

C: The Lord shall | reign forever,

your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. | Hallelujah!

SECOND LESSON……………………….…......….Hebrews 9:24-28 (pew Bible p. 975)

24Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one,

but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our be-

half. 25Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy

Place year after year with blood that is not his own; 26for then he would have had to

suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared

once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27And just as

it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment, 28so Christ, having

been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with

sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

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8You do well if you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 9But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. 14What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? 17So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

HOLY GOSPEL………………………...……….….. Mark 7:31-37(pew Bible p. 818)

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the 7th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. (spoken)

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ. (spoken)

SERMON…………...……………………………………………………....…Pastor Schul

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW p. 124)

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the 12th chapter.

C: Glory to you, O Lord. (spoken)

38As [Jesus] taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long

robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39and to have the best

seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40They devour widows’

houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater

condemnation.”

41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the

treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two

small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to

them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contrib-

uting to the treasury. 44For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she

out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ. (spoken)

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HOLY GOSPEL…………………………….……..……..…..…Mark 12:38-44(pew Bible p. 824)

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SERMON……………………………………….……………………………..Pastor Schul

HYMN OF THE DAY God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending……………..ELW # 678

APOSTLES’ CREED

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.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Response after each petition:

L: Lord, in your mercy

C: Hear our prayer.

WE SHARE THE LORD’S PEACE

P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: And also with you.

OFFERTORY (9:00) Amazing Grace...My Chains Are Gone………………………..….arr. Joel Raney

Bells of Grace, Anna Carol Buffington, director

(10:30)Give Alms of Thy Goods……..…………………………………...Christopher Tye

Adult Choir

Give Alms of thy goods and never turn thy face from any poor man. And then the

face of the Lord shall not be turned away from thee.

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OFFERTORY SONG……………………………………...………………...(ELW #184)

C: Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing,

Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with

the bread of life. Gather the hopes and dreams of all; unite them with the

prayers we offer. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a fore-

taste of the feast to come.

P: Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the earth and nourish

your whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that

all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus

Christ, your only Son our Lord.

C: Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING (ELW p. 129)

P: P: C:C;

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P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give

thanks and praise .... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

C: (ELW p. 130)

P: Everlasting God, the whole universe sings a new song of praise: the rivers clap their hands, the hills ring out for joy. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us voices ready to cry out for justice and proclaim resurrection joy wherever your Spirit leads us.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s Passover from death to life, as we

proclaim the mystery of faith. C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. P: God of salvation and resurrection, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these

gifts of bread and wine. Send us forth, burning with justice, peace, and grace. And to you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be praise and honor, now and forever.

C: Amen.

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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.

P: The gifts of God for the people of God. Come, the meal is ready. C: Thanks be to God.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION: All who are baptized are invited to join the congregation in receiving the Savior ’s Body and Blood. Children not yet receiving Communion are invited forward for a blessing. Rice wafers and grape juice are available for those who have sensitivities to wheat or alcohol. An acolyte has a special tray with these alternative communion elements.

C: (ELW p.135a) COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION MUSIC Broken for You…………..……………………………………………..Kathleen Wissinger

Bells of Grace, Anna Carol Buffington, director

COMMUNION HYMNS: ELW #810-- O Jesus, I Have Promised ELW #807 -- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his

grace.

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C: C: Amen.

P: O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and

blood of your Son. As you send us into the world, guard us from the power of evil, keep us in unity with all your people, and by your Spirit move us to testify to your grace in our words and actions; through Christ our Lord.

C: Amen. SEND

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gra-

cious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. C: Amen. HYMN Now Thank We All Our God…...…………………….…...………..……..ELW # 840 A: Go in peace; serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Postlude Prelude and Fugue in F Major………………………………………..…..J. S. Bach

The Rev. Scott E. Schul, Senior Pastor…………..………...pastorschul@glcpa.org Cindy Fritz,& Peter Horn, Faith Formation…………....…faithformation@glcpa.org Laurel Sanders, Music & Arts Ministry Coordinator……...…...lsanders@glcpa.org Jayne Glocke………………………………………….……....….Adult Choir Director Erik Clayton …………………………………………….……………..…….....Organist Pat Lloyd & June Miller……………………………….….………….……..…..Pianists Joan Kovalchik…………………………………………....………………..………Flute Anna Carol Buffington…………………….………….….The Bells of Grace Director

The Rev P. Stevens Lynn…………………………………………....Pastor Emeritus

From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 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.

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P: O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood

of your Son. As you send us into the world, guard us from the power of evil, keep us in unity with all your people, and by your Spirit move us to testify to your grace in our words and actions; through Christ our Lord.

C: Amen. SEND

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gra-

cious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. C: Amen. HYMN As Saints of Old.…….……...………………………………….……..……..ELW # 695 A: Go in peace; serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Postlude Postlude in F major op. 46 no. 2………………………….……….……….Guilmant

The Rev. Scott E. Schul, Senior Pastor……….…....……..…...pastorschul@glcpa.org Cindy Fritz,& Peter Horn, Faith Formation………………..…faithformation@glcpa.org Laurel Sanders, Music & Arts Ministry Coordinator……...…..…...lsanders@glcpa.org Jayne Glocke……………………………………...……...….…....….Adult Choir Director Erik Clayton …………………………………………….………..………..…….....Organist Pat Lloyd & June Miller……………………………….….…………..….……..…..Pianists Joan Kovalchik………….…………………………...……......………………..………Flute Anna Carol Buffington……..…………….………....…….….The Bells of Grace Director

The Rev P. Stevens Lynn…………………….…..……………………....Pastor Emeritus

From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 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. 13

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All are welcome to our weekly “coffee hour” in Harkins Hall following the 9 AM service!

A FRIENDLY GREETING TO ALL...who have joined us today to worship and praise our Lord & Savior. May this time of worship bless us to be a blessing to others. If you are a guest this morning please complete the beige contact card in the pew pocket where you are seated and place it in the offering plate. Thank you. HOLIDAY COLLECTION FOR CENTRE SAFE….From Nov. 12 through December, Grace will collect donations for adults and children who receive services through Centre Safe (formerly Centre County Women’s Resource Center). Centre Safe provides free professional counseling, advocacy, shelter and more for single adults and families who have experienced domestic violence, assault, etc. Needed items include regular size bed pillows, dish sets for 2-4 persons, sweats and tees in all sizes, cans of soup and pasta sauce, umbrellas, and $10-$25 gift cards to Weis, Giant, Wal-mart, Sheetz, or Target. Checks payable to Centre Safe are also accepted. Leave donations on the Commons area collection table. Contact Jennifer Pencek at 867-2174 or e-mail j06374@yahoo.com with questions and information about other needed items. The November Selection for Garden of Readin' (women's book club) is Little Women by Louisa May Al-cott. This is the selection of Ellen Campbell and she will be facilitating the discussions Tuesday, November 20 at 10:30 am in the Stinson Library and 6:00 pm in Fireside. ACOLYTES NEEDED...We are looking to expand our roster of acolytes for all services. The commitment is typi-cally one service per month and we work around your family schedule. It is also a great way to involve kids in the worship service. Please contact Stephanie Fozard at steph@fozards.com if interested. LECTORS...The December sign-up sheets are in the narthex. Thanks to those who have served as lectors in the past. MENS BOOK CLUB….will meet Tuesday Nov. 13th at 7pm in the library. The book that they are reading is “This is your Captain Speaking” by Gavin MacLeod and Mark Dagostino. DAUGHTERS OF EVE women’s circle is sponsoring a special event for Grace members at Ten Thousand Vil-lages, 1341 South Atherton Street, in the Talbot Plaza. This newly opened nonprofit retail store sells home dé-cor, gifts, jewelry, personal accessories and art to benefit poor artisans in developing countries. On Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00 pm, the store plans to stay open after their regular hours to serve interested Grace mem-bers. Get a jump on your Christmas shopping and join the Daughters of Eve while helping talented artists

around the world.

Announcements for the Week of Sunday, November 11, 2018

… who have joined us today to worship and praise our Lord & Savior. May

Out of the Cold

Centre County (OOTC)

Bucket Offering

Today

November 11th

Established in 2011 to provide a warm

and safe overnight accommodations for

the homeless in our community.

Thank you for your continued support.

Christmas Cards for inmates: Instructions in the Upper Commons. Please return cards today. November 11th.

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Worship Assistants for Sunday, November 11, 2018

8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

Lectors Julie Miller Barbara Vogler

Greeters Kelly Conron Mardi McDonough Leslie Elder Joe and Patrick Belanger

Acolytes Annika Bechtel Jacob Fritz

Deacons Nancy Reinert Mardi McDonough Nick Downs

Beth Shafranko Brian Bills

Worship Assistant Leonard Ellenberger Ken Shafranko Ken Shafranko

Cantor Laurel Sanders

Ushers Carl Bankert Sally Keiser-Bankert

Ken Fogleman Don Coine Greg Kewitt

Karl Hosterman Brandon Hosterman

Chris Hollobaugh Mike Schmidt

Bill Ammerman

Radio Ministry; Sound

Lester Griel, Jr.

Coffee Hour Hosts 10:00-10:30 a.m.

The Flanagan Family

Welcoming Center Hosts

Helen Brenneman

The altar flowers are sponsored by Martha Musser Dedicated in Memory of her husband Glenn Musser

This morning’s bulletin is sponsored by Martha Musser Dedicated in Memory of Glenn & Edith Musser, & Paul & Esther Miller

Today’s radio broadcast on WRSC - 1390 AM is sponsored by the Don and Brian Christian and family

Dedicated in Memory of Kathryn Christian

8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

Lectors Dennis Snider Lisa Wiedemer Ellen Campbell

Greeters Louise Tarman Joann McCormick

Leslie Wagner Joe & Patrick

Belanger

Acolytes Nicholas Kewitt Jacob Fritz

Lincoln Hockenberry Emilio Schul

Deacons Nancy Reinert Mardi McDonough Nick Downs

Beth Shafranko Brian Bills

Worship Assistant Carla Rossi Spence Garvin Spence Garvin

Cantor Sarah Rodgers Sarah Rodgers

Ushers Carl Bankert Sally Keiser-Bankert

Ken Fogleman Don Coine Greg Kewitt

Karl Hosterman Brandon Hosterman

Chris Hollobaugh Mike Schmidt

Bill Ammerman

Radio Ministry; Sound

Lester Griel Jr.

Coffee Hour Hosts 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Karen Mrsa Leslie Wagner

Welcoming Center Hosts

Mardi McDonough Sue Forster

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PRAYER CONCERNS for November 11, 2018

Weekly Prayer Letter of Encouragement

“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A person is powerful on their knees.” ~ Corrie ten Boom

We at Grace strive to be a people of prayer. Each week in our bulletin we list Grace members or people connected to our Grace family who are in need of our prayers. Each week, one person is selected to receive a special letter of encouragement. Please sign the letter in the Upper Commons or Narthex and pray for that person this week. This week the Prayer Letter will be sent to Eleanor Zindler.

All Military & Nat’l Guard and those serving in war-torn Countries Susan Antle Marion & Winnie Deppen Sherri Ebeling & family daughter of Elaine Ebeling The Ferraro family upon the death of Tony Vicki Garvin Cay Griel Alice Griffin Donna Pedersen Hershey niece of Gina Leon Sharron & Carl Hintosh Dick Houtz Ruth Kistler Betta Kriner

Larry Kuhns Phil Lucas Danielle McHenry Jo Anne Miller Maryann Newcomb Chuck Noel Jennifer Oyler and family upon the death of her father Robert Schlegel Merilee Peery Kyle Steffens college roommate of Laurel Sanders Rory Stenerson & family upon the death of Rory’s father Jack Sylves and family and

grandparents Tom and Marj Eakin

Lisa Thomas, Sally & Carl’s friend

Members in the hospital Ken Shultz Eleanor Zindler

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SUNDAY SCHOOL, FOR ALL AGES,

If you are new to Sunday School and would like more information, please contact Cindy Fritz or Peter Horn for more information

faithformation@glcpa.org). Room assignments are as follows:

Ages 3 & 4: Room #201

Kindergarten: Room #200

Grades 1 & 2: Room #103

Grades 3, 4, & 5: Room #105

Middle School: Youth Room in the Miller Center

High School: Meet in the Narthex and walk to Starbucks

We are still looking for teachers to help with Preschool, Kindergarten, and

Grades 3, 4, & 5. Please contact Cindy or Peter if you are available to help.

Adult Forum Sundays 9-10 AM in Fireside Room

Dialogues On: “The Refugee Crisis” Text, scripture, video and discussion are central to this study. Nov. 11: “A Network of Care” Resettlement agencies look to aid refugees, but the systems and process are complex. Are there short term and long term solu-tions individuals can participate in locally, nationally or globally? Psalm 72:12-14

All are welcome to our weekly “Coffee Hour” in Harkins Hall following the 9 AM Service!

ONLINE GIVING AVAILABLE NOW VIA OUR WEBSITE – In response to member requests and societal preferences, we now have online giving options on our website. This is envisioned as a place for members, guests and visitors to make donations for bucket collections (such as for Out of the Cold, which you can do now) or extra donations to our General Fund (for programs and outreach) or our Building Fund to pay off the wonderful additions to our property and facilities. Visit www.glcpa.org and look for the GIVE button on the upper right-hand side at the top. Set up an account with Tithe.ly (our provider, serving more than 6,000 churches worldwide with secure online gift processing), enter your credit card information (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, or Diners Club), and you’re ready to go!

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Super Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Thanksgiving Meal with

all the fixin’s

SUPER WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

11:00 am—Adult Bible Study, led by Pastor Schul called “Bite Size Books of the New Testament.” This week’s study is Titus and

Jude 5:00-5:30 pm— Angel Choir (ages 3-5), Room 203 5:00-5:45 pm— Sing ‘n Ring Choir (K-grade 5) Choir room next to Harkins Hall; Kindergartners can choose either choir 5:30-6:15 pm—Super Wednesday Supper, Miller Center 6:15-7:15 pm—Adult Bible Study, led by Pastor Schul called

“Bite Size Books of the New Testament.” This week’s study is Titus and Jude

6:15-7:15 pm— Kid’s Club, Harkins Hall 7:30-9:00 pm —Adult Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

The Jared Box Project It’s Dedication Sunday! Bring your boxes to the altar prior to each morning service for prayers before they are delivered to hospitals in our region! Thank you all for helping to put a smile on the face of a child in the hospital.

Forgot your box? Just bring it in anytime this week or by noon next Sunday,

Nov 18 and put it at our table in the Narthex.

Wanted: new mittens and hats for Youth Service Bureau – Grace Lutheran’s Knit Wits knitting group will be collecting new mittens and hats (both handmade and purchased) to benefit the Youth Service Bureau. Do-nations can be hung on the hat and mitten tree in the Narthex starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving through December 14.

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Toys for Tots Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten will be a collection site for the Toys

fot Tots program again this year. This impressive program provides toys for needy children in our area. If you would like to donate a toy, please place your unwrapped gift in its original packaging in one of the col-lection boxes located at the entrance to the school or in the Narthex beginning November 12 through De-cember 10. If you would like to make a cash donation or would like to volunteer, go to http://marines.centerconnect.org for details.

Sunday morning sponsorships

Thank you to all who have signed up to sponsor the altar flowers, bulletins or radio broadcast. To help you and the church office keep track of your payment for the spon-sorships, please take an envelope located in the niche at the sign up sheets to remind you of the date you selected and the amount due Grace Lutheran by your sponsorship date. A new procedure was implemented effective July 1, 2018 that if payment has not been received by the church office by the sponsorship date, a friendly reminder will be sent the following week to the person(s) who signed up to be a sponsor. If you feel you have received the friendly reminder in error, please by all means contact the church of-fice (238-2478; churchoffice@glcpa.org) so we can straighten out the matter.

Thank you

Bridge of Hope: A New Ministry for Grace Are you interested in helping a family facing homelessness by providing neighboring support? Grace has 7 adults willing to help. With two more adults we ’ll be ready to go. What does being a part of a Neighborhood of Support entail?

2 2½ hour training sessions to learn how to Give support & encouragement / build a relationship / 18 – 24 mos Offer tangible, practical support, such as help looking for housing and child-

care, help with transportation, household furnishings, meals, etc. Use personal and professional networks to help the family find housing, medi-

cal providers, employment, etc https://centre.bridgeofhopeinc.org/ More info: Contact Janet Lybarger: 703-881-8925 jlpayne19@comcast.net

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