Who’s My Elder?
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Who’s My Elder? ~
All members are part of a Shepherd Group, led by an Elder. Which group do you belong to?
Contact your Elder if you have spiritual concerns or questions about Grace. Your Elder will sometimes reach out to you with important church news or just to stay connected.
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Duane Ambrose
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Dave Aune
Secretary & Board Rep.
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Tom Brazinsky
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Chris DeVries
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Dale Draper
Board Rep.
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Ryan McDonald
Chairman
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Ben Shooks
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Peter Weise
The Liturgical Year of the Lutheran Church
The Church Year, or Liturgical Year, begins in November or December and centers upon events in the life of our Lord Jesus.
ADVENT is the first season or the church year, beginning four weeks before Christmas on the Sunday closest to November 30 and ending on Christmas Eve.
Purple is the traditional color of Advent. It reminds us that Jesus was born to be our King. Some churches choose to use Blue, the color of hope and anticipation.
The Biblical lessons during Advent feature words of the Old Testament prophets telling God’s people that He would send a Savior.
Advent means “coming” or “drawing near”. This is a time of waiting and preparation for the arrival of Christ.
An Advent Wreath is used to mark the four weeks of Advent. The wreath has four candles. One candle is lit on the first week and an additional candle is lit each week. Some churches add a “Christ candle” in the middle of the wreath, which is lit on Christmas Day.
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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH BUILDING POLICY
The membership of Grace welcomes the chance to provide usage of the building to members and the surrounding community for activities that fit in conjunction with our mission. The following policies are provided not as a deterrent from use but as a guide to help everyone interested get the most out of their usage of the building.
Arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks prior to planned activity, and a signed authorization form put on file with the church secretary. This allows time to resolve any scheduling conflict or other unforeseen problems scheduled on the Activity calendar.
The building must be vacated by 11:00 p.m. and left in the same condition that you found it prior to use.
A walk through should be made with the Church Secretary or Committee member prior to use to go over any questions or potential issues that could arise. (If the secretary is not available, please see Frank VanKempen to assist with building use needs.)
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted on the premises at any time.
No smoking will be allowed in the facility to maintain our smoke free environment.
Regularly scheduled church activities will take precedence over any other event not on the church usage activity calendar.
Any and all damages will be the responsibility of the person or group using the facility.
Decorations can be used, but only with painters tape. (NO SCOTCH TAPE, TACKS, NAILS OR PINS UNLESS APPROVED BY BOARD.)
Tables used for any event need to be returned to their original location promptly after the event.
Only rooms scheduled should be used during the event.
Tables must be signed out by members only. Member is responsible for any damage to tables.
Person or Persons who signed building use form must be present during event.
Kitchen
Clean and put away any dishes used
Wipe of counters
Empty trash
Sweep floor
Spot mop if needed
Classrooms & Nursery
Empty trash if needed
Wipe tables if used
Vacuum if needed
Pick up toys if used
Gym
Empty trash
Dust mop floor
Spot mop if needed
Wipe off tables if used
Make sure tables and chairs are put back as you found them
Bathrooms
Check diaper pail and empty if needed
Make sure toilets are flushed
Wipe counters if needed
For all individuals or groups using the church – make sure that if you move any furniture that it gets put back as you found it.
Thank you!
UPDATED 2025
The Body of Christ
We believe it is important to edify, encourage, and include every member of our congregation to build unity and loving relationships.
“Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
Scripture Links:
May 21, 2023 Dedication
Packing Care Kits for Orphan Grain Train
Packing Care Kits at the Retreat
Lakeshore Zone Fall Retreat
Christmas Party 2024
All the News Plus Bible Studies
Greeters
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Greg Helmers
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Steve Engvall
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Open
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McDonald
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Hoyer
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Open
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Greg Helmers
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Steve Engvall