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Wednesday Connections, October 4, 2017
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This Sunday! Come one, come all, to the Abiding Grace Annual Fall Festival and Picnic this Sunday, October 8. Dress comfortably for worship (Pastor Nick recommends football wear) and stick around after worship for lots of fun. We'll have grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, beverages, and an ice cream sundae bar. Please bring a side to share.

There will activities for the kids including decorating a goody bag for their treats and prizes from playing Fish Bowl, End of the Rainbow, TP Toss, Hole-in-One, Baseball Toss, Duck Pond, and Football Toss (sign up to help with the games this Sunday). The adults can get in on the games, too, especially the Cake Walk and Bingo. This will be a great time for fellowship and a perfect Sunday to invite a friend to church.
Luther and the Reformation. This October marks the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation. Beginning on Tuesday, October 10, Pastor Nick will lead an adult class entitled "Luther and the Reformation" at 7:00 p.m. in the Women in Stitches room. All are welcome!
Cooking oil push. It's time for our annual cooking oil push in preparation for the holidays. During the month of October we will be collecting 48 oz. bottles of cooking oil for the GRACE Food Pantry. Each year during Thanksgiving and Christmas GRACE provides over 500 food packages which all include cooking oil. Our goal this October is 175 bottles, and we pray that you can find it in your heart to pick up a few bottles while shopping and give a little extra.
Team Piper is again participating in PurpleStride DFW to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of member Curtis Piper. This organization is making significant strides to change the course of pancreatic cancer and patient outcomes. PurpleStride DFW is Saturday, November 11, 7:30 a.m., at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. A 3K walk and 5K run/walk are being held. You can make an impact by donating to or joining our team. 
Men's Group dinner. This Saturday the Men's Group will meet for dinner and Bible study at the Briarwood Retreat Center in Argyle. Come at 6:30 and dinner will be at 7:00. You can stay as late as you wish as our BBQ team prepares their entries for the "Cook-Off for Christ" which begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (all invited!).
First Communion Class. If you believe that your child is ready to take their first communion (no particular age requirement), join in for a brief class from 11:45-12:15 p.m. after worship on October 22. Parents and children are invited to learn more about the process and what it means to take communion in the Lutheran faith.

Advent Devotions. If you are interested in writing an Advent Devotion this year, please contact Pastor Nick.
Briarwood Invitational. A golf day benefiting the Briarwood Retreat Center will be held on Friday, October 20, at Bridlewood Golf Club in Flower Mound. Registration and breakfast are at 7:00 a.m., golf begins at 8:30, and lunch and awards follow. Individual and company sponsorship are available. Cost is $95 and you can register online. For more information please see Tim Draney.
We welcomed 28 new members to Abiding Grace last Sunday. We're glad you're here! Pictures are below (not pictured are Mark, Jackie and Samantha Medley and Jon Muckley).
Renee, Gabrielle, Elizabeth, Bella and Emma Bar
Roger Burnell
Eric, Ann, Alexander, Jonathan and Benjamin Charlton
Al and Sally Retzloff
Tom and Melanie Schwolert
Jerry Tutt
Dustin, Alison and Cyrus Viktorin
Clint, Billie Jo, Jett and Mya Waara
Keep in prayer. Please keep the following people in your prayers: Samantha, Ron, Sandy, Debbie, Alan, Jerry, LaRue, Gary, Pam, Betty Ann, Lorraine, Berniece, Buddy, Landon, Darla, Curtis, Cyndi, Esther, Brenda and Kelly, Joan, Virginia, Gabe, Sean, Gae, Peters family, Adam, Bria, Melva, Sakakeeny family, and Claudia.
This Week and Next

Wednesday, October 4
5:45p Via de Cristo/Emmaus
6:00p Handbell choir rehearsal
6:30p Confirmation
6:45p Orchestra rehearsal
7:30p Choir rehearsal

Friday, October 6
6:30p Men's Group dinner at Briarwood

Saturday, October 7
10:00a Fall Festival and Thrivent Cook-Off for Christ at Briarwood
6:00p Grace Café

Sunday, October 8
9:15a Sunday School for all ages
9:15a Finance Committee
10:30a Worship with nursery
11:45a Outreach Committee
Noon Fall Festival and PIcnic
6:00p Serenity Worship Hour, Pr. Dan Lund at New Hope, Keller  

Monday, October 9
7:00p Church Council meeting

Tuesday, October 10
7:00p Bible Study

Wednesday, October 11
5:45p Via de Cristo/Emmaus
6:00p Handbell choir rehearsal
6:30p Confirmation
6:45p Orchestra rehearsal
7:30p Choir rehearsal

Thursday, October 12
10:00a Women's in Stitches

Saturday, October 14
9:30a Women's Group breakfast at Black Walnut Café, Colleyville

Sunday, October 15
9:15a Sunday School for all ages
10:30a Worship with nursery
6:00p Serenity Worship Hour, Pr. Dan Lund at New Hope, Keller  
Save the Date

Friday, October 20
7:00a Briarwood Golf Outing

Sunday, October 22
11:45a First Communion Class

June 27 – July 1, 2018
ELCA Youth Gathering, Houston
Last Sunday's Videos
 
Anthem: "It Is Well With My Soul"
Taylor's children's sermon
Pastor Nick's sermon
Download the October calendary bulletin insert
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Sunday worship with nursery: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday school for all ages: 9:15 a.m.

Rev. Nick Billardello, Pastor
Taylor Skoglund, Director of Family Ministries
Vanessa Crixell, Director of Choral Ministries and Office Manager
James Crixell, Director of Instrumental Ministries
Roger Burnell, Organist and Accompanist
Church office (M-Th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.): 817-601-7128

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Abiding Grace Lutheran Church
1060 E Highland Street
Southlake, TX 76092

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