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Grace Lutheran Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30a to 12:30p Closed on National Holidays Phone Number: 218-365-5605 (if calling outside of office hours, please leave a voicemail) Email: gracelutheranelymn@gmail.com ALL ARE WELCOME! Service times are Sundays at 9:30a. Grace is Handicapped accessible, elevator is on the 3rd ave. entrance. We have nursery, and Sunday School. Here at Grace we believe in open communion, it's for everybody that would like to participate. Join us after service for social (coffee, donuts, juice for kids) WHAT’S HAPPENING AT GRACE….. Mon, Feb. 17th: Presidents Day – Office Closed 3pm – 4:30p Girl Scouts Meet Tues., Feb. 18th: 9:30am Faith Circle Wed., Feb. 19th: 3p – 4:30p Girl Scouts Meet 4:30pm Choir 6pm Confirmation Thurs., Feb. 20th: 3p Finance Meeting 4:30p Council Meeting Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 26th 7:00pm Wednesdays in Lent 6:00pm |
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Over the next several months, we will be having a series called “Worship Whys??” This will be a series highlighting particular aspects of the worship experience. Anywhere from music to scripture to the sermon to the origin and location of the confession and forgiveness in scripture and much more. Each month will highlight 4-5 “whys.” You will also find one in the bulletin each week. At the end, I will provide the entire list for the congregation to read and reflect upon. Currently there are 31 “Whys,” with the list likely to grow as more come to mind.
One request! If you have something about worship you have always wondered about, please let me know. I will do some digging for you and provide an answer for you. It is likely, you won’t be the only one with that same question. I hope you learn something new each time you encounter a Worship Why.
In Christ,
Pastor Eric
Worship Why #1
Most of our liturgy comes directly from scripture. Liturgy is of Greek origin meaning “work of the people. Did you know you don’t have to be a pastor or deacon in order to lead a part of the liturgy (presiding at communion and baptizing being the exceptions)? (example: The Greeting=2 Corinthians 13:13, The Kyrie=Luke 17:13, Benediction=Numbers 6:22-27, etc.).
Worship Why #2
We begin our worship with the same words which were said at our baptism: “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” This is called the invocation. We may make the sign of the cross when these words are said to remind us of what God did for us and for all people through Jesus’ death on the cross.
Worship Why #3
Music is a popular part of worship. Each week music, whether hymns or choir anthems, is selected for particular reasons. Often, it is to highlight a theme of a season of the church year or church holiday, to further a theme that comes from the scripture readings for the day to further a message from the sermon, or to highlight a particular theme for the service. Great care and attention is given to the music selection for these reasons.
Worship Why #4
Although we are members of God’s family, we do not always do what God wants us to do. We are sorry about this and tell this to God and to each other. We call this “confession.” God hears our confession and we hear God’s word of forgiveness and continues to love us. Biblical basis is from 1 John 1:8-9
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All youth, first grade and up, are invited to sign up for communion instruction. The dates for this will be determined once sign up is complete based on schedules of families involved. Deadline to sign up is March 1. These classes are for those who have taken communion already and for those who have not yet. During this time, we will be discussing what communion is, why we do it, and taking any questions regarding our current practices. This is also a great time for a refresher for any parents, youth, or adults who might wish to be part of the discussion. There is a sign up sheet by the office. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Eric.
For the month of February the Confirmation Class made communion bread. Please thank our Confirmation Youth for making the bread, and we also would thank you Candace Bischoff, and Deb Gregor for instructing them.
As the weeks come up, we will be needing 5 communion servers. Please sign up on the office window. Also, planning ahead we will need 5 Communion servers for each Easter Service on 4/12 at 8am & 10am. Sign up sheet on office window.
Grace Directories are IN!!!!! They are in on the welcome table in alphabetical order. If you had your picture taken, then your directory will be free. IF you did not have your picture taken then the directory will be $3.00. Before you grab one please see Brian in the office to purchase one.
Offering books are IN! Stop by the welcome table to grab one.
Stop by the welcome table to purchase Grace’s new logo coffee mug! The mugs are $15.00, proceeds will go to renovating the Fellowship Project.
Grace Members…. please sign up to provide a meal for the Confirmands; sign up sheet is posted on the office window. Please indicate what meal you are bringing.
Mission Action Mission/Action is preparing Fabric Kits. Thank you all who gave to the Personal Care kits. Items needed:
2 Pieces of cotton or cotton blend fabric
2-1/4 yards of 60” wide fabric
3 yards of 44” fabric or 4 yards of 36” fabric
2 spools matching thread 200-300 yards each
To learn more about Mission/Action or if you have any questions, call Marge Haugen 218-365-5605
Needed! Knitters needed to knit baby sweaters can either have a hood or not. If interested, please contact Marge Haugen
*** There is a need for Acolytes for January, if you are able to help please contact Alison Arver or sign up on the office window….Thank you*******
Grace Lutheran Church Closing Policy
Weekdays:
One request! If you have something about worship you have always wondered about, please let me know. I will do some digging for you and provide an answer for you. It is likely, you won’t be the only one with that same question. I hope you learn something new each time you encounter a Worship Why.
In Christ,
Pastor Eric
Worship Why #1
Most of our liturgy comes directly from scripture. Liturgy is of Greek origin meaning “work of the people. Did you know you don’t have to be a pastor or deacon in order to lead a part of the liturgy (presiding at communion and baptizing being the exceptions)? (example: The Greeting=2 Corinthians 13:13, The Kyrie=Luke 17:13, Benediction=Numbers 6:22-27, etc.).
Worship Why #2
We begin our worship with the same words which were said at our baptism: “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” This is called the invocation. We may make the sign of the cross when these words are said to remind us of what God did for us and for all people through Jesus’ death on the cross.
Worship Why #3
Music is a popular part of worship. Each week music, whether hymns or choir anthems, is selected for particular reasons. Often, it is to highlight a theme of a season of the church year or church holiday, to further a theme that comes from the scripture readings for the day to further a message from the sermon, or to highlight a particular theme for the service. Great care and attention is given to the music selection for these reasons.
Worship Why #4
Although we are members of God’s family, we do not always do what God wants us to do. We are sorry about this and tell this to God and to each other. We call this “confession.” God hears our confession and we hear God’s word of forgiveness and continues to love us. Biblical basis is from 1 John 1:8-9
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All youth, first grade and up, are invited to sign up for communion instruction. The dates for this will be determined once sign up is complete based on schedules of families involved. Deadline to sign up is March 1. These classes are for those who have taken communion already and for those who have not yet. During this time, we will be discussing what communion is, why we do it, and taking any questions regarding our current practices. This is also a great time for a refresher for any parents, youth, or adults who might wish to be part of the discussion. There is a sign up sheet by the office. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Eric.
For the month of February the Confirmation Class made communion bread. Please thank our Confirmation Youth for making the bread, and we also would thank you Candace Bischoff, and Deb Gregor for instructing them.
As the weeks come up, we will be needing 5 communion servers. Please sign up on the office window. Also, planning ahead we will need 5 Communion servers for each Easter Service on 4/12 at 8am & 10am. Sign up sheet on office window.
Grace Directories are IN!!!!! They are in on the welcome table in alphabetical order. If you had your picture taken, then your directory will be free. IF you did not have your picture taken then the directory will be $3.00. Before you grab one please see Brian in the office to purchase one.
Offering books are IN! Stop by the welcome table to grab one.
Stop by the welcome table to purchase Grace’s new logo coffee mug! The mugs are $15.00, proceeds will go to renovating the Fellowship Project.
Grace Members…. please sign up to provide a meal for the Confirmands; sign up sheet is posted on the office window. Please indicate what meal you are bringing.
Mission Action Mission/Action is preparing Fabric Kits. Thank you all who gave to the Personal Care kits. Items needed:
2 Pieces of cotton or cotton blend fabric
2-1/4 yards of 60” wide fabric
3 yards of 44” fabric or 4 yards of 36” fabric
2 spools matching thread 200-300 yards each
To learn more about Mission/Action or if you have any questions, call Marge Haugen 218-365-5605
Needed! Knitters needed to knit baby sweaters can either have a hood or not. If interested, please contact Marge Haugen
*** There is a need for Acolytes for January, if you are able to help please contact Alison Arver or sign up on the office window….Thank you*******
Grace Lutheran Church Closing Policy
Weekdays:
- Grace Lutheran will follow the Ely School system when deciding to close during the school year due to inclement weather
- All church related activities will be canceled when the Ely Schools are closed or let out early
- You are encouraged to use caution when traveling, use your best judgment when road and weather conditions are more severe