MISSION STATEMENT: To love one another and to make Christ known.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES:
~ Cards are sent for Birthdays, Get Well, Thinking of You, Births and Congratulation Cards to the members of Grace Lutheran Church and Armed Forces members;
~ To reach out to our members who are 80 or older by sending them Valentine’s Day, Easter and Christmas cards;
~ Maintain regular, confidential contact with those on the prayer chain and in the bulletin. Offer available church services (visitor, meeting with pastor, communion). Provide caring fellowship to those who are ill, afraid or in crisis. PRAYER CHAIN: Contact person: Interim Pastors. the church office 365-5605 or Jane Ott;
~ Add, remove and update the prayer chain and bulletin. Update prayer chain and bulletin requests. Forward all information to Grace Lutheran office [to be forwarded to all prayer chain members].
PARISH VISITORS: Contact person: Interim Pastor Christina Forsythe or Interim Pastoral Associate Jonathan Rova (218) 365-5605 (church phone)
- To bring prayer [and possibly Holy Communion] to those who are unable to participate in parish life.
- Have passion and be a good listener. Be aware of important dates such as Birthday, Mother’s / Father’s Day, Easter, Christmas. Also be aware of family and friends.
- Visit your member on a schedule that works with both of you. Visits typically will include conversation and prayer. Some people are talkative, some are not. Let them know what is going on at Grace. Spiritual resources you may bring: Sunday Bulletin, printed copy of the pastor’s sermon, “Christ in Our Home” devotional book. Keep your visit to about an hour.
GRACEFUL DINING: Contact person: BJ Kobierski ~ Call church office 365-5605
This event is for members of Grace to socialize and enjoy an evening together. During the summer months the coordinator arranges to host this event at individual homes (often with a theme) or at Whiteside Park in July. In the winter months the coordinator assigns 3-4 couple groups together and they rotate homes starting in February – May. Everyone is invited to join – single or couples.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES:
~ Cards are sent for Birthdays, Get Well, Thinking of You, Births and Congratulation Cards to the members of Grace Lutheran Church and Armed Forces members;
~ To reach out to our members who are 80 or older by sending them Valentine’s Day, Easter and Christmas cards;
~ Maintain regular, confidential contact with those on the prayer chain and in the bulletin. Offer available church services (visitor, meeting with pastor, communion). Provide caring fellowship to those who are ill, afraid or in crisis. PRAYER CHAIN: Contact person: Interim Pastors. the church office 365-5605 or Jane Ott;
~ Add, remove and update the prayer chain and bulletin. Update prayer chain and bulletin requests. Forward all information to Grace Lutheran office [to be forwarded to all prayer chain members].
PARISH VISITORS: Contact person: Interim Pastor Christina Forsythe or Interim Pastoral Associate Jonathan Rova (218) 365-5605 (church phone)
- To bring prayer [and possibly Holy Communion] to those who are unable to participate in parish life.
- Have passion and be a good listener. Be aware of important dates such as Birthday, Mother’s / Father’s Day, Easter, Christmas. Also be aware of family and friends.
- Visit your member on a schedule that works with both of you. Visits typically will include conversation and prayer. Some people are talkative, some are not. Let them know what is going on at Grace. Spiritual resources you may bring: Sunday Bulletin, printed copy of the pastor’s sermon, “Christ in Our Home” devotional book. Keep your visit to about an hour.
GRACEFUL DINING: Contact person: BJ Kobierski ~ Call church office 365-5605
This event is for members of Grace to socialize and enjoy an evening together. During the summer months the coordinator arranges to host this event at individual homes (often with a theme) or at Whiteside Park in July. In the winter months the coordinator assigns 3-4 couple groups together and they rotate homes starting in February – May. Everyone is invited to join – single or couples.