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Wednesday Connections, October 25, 2017
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On Sunday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. we will host The Brave Special Olympics team for a banquet at Abiding Grace. Please join in serving and celebrating with this delightful group of young adults. You can sign up at church to volunteer for this awesome event! If you have any questions please contact Kim Haggerty.
Luther and the Reformation. This Sunday, October 29, we will celebrate the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation. Pastor Nick is leading an adult class entitled "Luther and the Reformation" each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Women in Stitches room. All are welcome!
Are you in 7th through 12th grade and interested in volunteering in the nursery on Sundays? If you are willing to help out, please contact Kathy Humen or contact the Abiding Grace office.  
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.
Ladies Craft Party. On Sunday, November 12, 2:00 – 5:00, come join us to make wine-cork Christmas trees for centerpieces and door prizes for the Ladies Christmas Brunch. There will be other cork things to make like angels, snowflakes, wreaths, reindeer, and candy canes that you can use for gifts or to decorate your home. We will have some corks but we can always use more. Things you can bring if you have them are corks, ribbon (all widths), buttons, glitter, beads, paint, brush sponges, glue, glue guns, and a finger food to share. Please sign up at church. If you have any questions please contact Dee Rose. 
Grace Café is back on Saturday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m.! Enjoy a beautiful meal and great company, all the while supporting our youth program. Jesse and Laura graciously host dinners at their home on the first Saturday of the month, and you can join the fun. The suggested donation is $50/person, but you can always donate more if you wish. Sign up at church and contact Taylor for more information.
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. 
Advent Devotions. If you are interested in writing an Advent Devotion this year, please contact Pastor Nick.
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, and Claudia.
This Week and Next

Wednesday, October 25
5:45p Via de Cristo/Emmaus
6:00p Handbell choir rehearsal
6:30p Confirmation
6:45p Orchestra rehearsal
7:30p Choir rehearsal

Thursday, October 26
10:00a Women in Stitches

Sunday, October 29
Reformation Sunday
9:15a Sunday School for all ages
10:30a Worship with nursery
11:45a Reformation Family Activity with Taylor
6:00p Serenity Worship Hour, Pr. Dan Lund at New Hope, Keller  

Tuesday, October 31
7:00p "Luther and the Reformation" class with Pr. Nick

Wednesday, November 1
5:45p Via de Cristo/Emmaus
6:00p Handbell choir rehearsal
6:30p Confirmation
6:45p Orchestra rehearsal
7:30p Choir rehearsal

Saturday, November 4
8:00a Men's Group breakfast
6:00p Grace Café

Sunday, November 5
Daylight Saving Time ends
9:15a Sunday School for all ages
10:30a Worship with nursery
11:45a Worship and Music
6:00p Serenity Worship Hour, Pr. Dan Lund at New Hope, Keller  
Save the Date

Sunday, November 12
2:00p Ladies Craft Party
5:00p Brave Banquet preparation
6:30p Brave Banquet

June 27 – July 1, 2018
ELCA Youth Gathering, Houston
Last Sunday's Videos
 
Roger's organ prelude
Anthem: "Uyai Mose"
Taylor's children's sermon
Pastor Nick's sermon
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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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