Inviting Community in Christ
Weekly Announcements for March 15-21
Worship
Prepare for Worship on Sunday
In today’s gospel the Samaritan woman asks Jesus for water, an image of our thirst for God. Jesus offers living water, a sign of God’s grace flowing from the waters of baptism. The early church used this gospel and those of the next two Sundays to deepen baptismal reflection during the final days of preparation before baptism at Easter. As we journey to the resurrection feast, Christ comes among us in word, bath, and meal—offering us the life-giving water of God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Readings: Exodus 17:1-7 | Romans 5:1-8 | John 4;5-26
Season of Lent Worship Services
We live our lives beneath the cross of Jesus, beneath God’s manifold love and grace that reach to us even from Calvary. Based on the hymn “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus” (LBW 107), this mid-week Lent series explores what it means for us to abide at the foot of the cross, to cling to the rock of our salvation, to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to confess our sins and receive God’s forgiveness.
Lenten Midweek Services will be Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm (family service) and at 7:00pm (Lenten Vespers) with a meal in-between these services in the Fellowship Hall.
Easter Lilies
Easter lilies can be ordered at the table in the narthex on Sunday March 8 & 15th. Lilies are $8.00 each. Checks can be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Orders and money are due by Sunday, March 15.
- Contact / Questions: Kristin Ply in the church office - (765) 474-1887 | kply@gracelaf.org
Town Hall Meeting
The members of Grace will have a town hall meeting after worship in the sanctuary on Sunday, March 15. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the proposal to install two video screens in the Sanctuary for worship.
Watch Sunday Morning Worship
Feeling sick? Travelling? Stuck at work? No worries! Grace now provides live video online each week. You can find us on YouTube or streaming live on Facebook.
Scripture & Study
Sunday Morning Classes:
- The nursery (Noah's Ark classroom) is available for families with children ages 0-2
- Preschool will meet in the Little Blessings Room with Eric & Carole Hahm
- Grades K-2 will meet in the Helping Hands Room with Dalene Royer & Linda Bowlin
- Grades 3-5 will meet in the Upper Room with Ashley Immke & Stephanie Berryman
- Jr High will meet with Brian Pike
- Sr High will meet in the Youth Room with Cindy Gilles
- Adult Class will meet in the Fellowship Hall with Pastor Eggold
Weekly Studies:
- Tuesday Morning Men's Study - 6:30-7:30am in Pastor's Office
- Wednesday Morning Women's Study - 10:00-11:00am in the Upper Room
- Thursday Night Study - 6:30-7:30pm in the Upper Room
Confession and Absolution: the Lutheran Difference
Altar calls. Absolution. Penance. Forgiveness. So many opinions. What do you believe? For Lutherans, Christian confession is not simply a historic practice of the church or a pious ritual; it is a profound summary of the whole Christian faith. Join us as we explore God's Word and discover why Confession and Absolution stands at the heart of Christian faith and life. Class will be in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings at 11:00am.
Service
 Kairos Cookie Time
Would you like to help bake cookies for the Kairos Prison Ministry? Cookies are needed by April 16th. See Rob Morgan and the Kairos display in the Fellowship Hall for more information on all the ways you can be involved in Kairos.
Kids Kloset Collection
Is it time for spring cleaning? Would you like to help families in need? During the month of March, we are gathering gently used clothing for children and teens for the Kids Kloset ministry at Christ United Methodist Church. There will be a cart in the narthex during the month of March for your donations.
- Contact / Questions: Nancy Clark - (219) 776-5350 | nmc925@gmail.com
Spring Clean-Up
If you enjoy being outdoors, we would love your help in sprucing up the grounds of Grace! We’re holding our spring clean-up on April 4 from 9:00am-noon. If you’d like to help, let Nathan Carlson know or sign-up on the bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall.
- Contact / Questions: Nathan Carlson - (765) 418-1956 | white82camaro@comcast.net
Sharing
Seder Meal
You are invited to join us as Grace Lutheran Church hosts a Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 8 at 6pm! The evening is family-friendly and all ages are welcome. In addition to the ceremony of the Seder, the evening will include a pot-luck dinner. All guests will be asked to bring a dish to share. Space is limited. To sign up directly, click here.
Softball Team Starting Up
The Grace Recreation Club is looking for some players to join a softball team this summer! If you'd be interested in playing some ball, email James Krotz (jamesjkrotz@gmail.com) for more details. We look forward to playing with you even if this is your first time playing!
Thrivent Movie Outing
Thrivent is hosting a movie event at the Eastside 10 on Sunday, March 22, at 12:00pm. They will have a private screening of "I Still Believe" a movie about the life of Jeremy Camp (a Christian musician from Lafayette) and losing his wife to cancer. Seating is limited and reservations are first-come, first-serve.
- RSVP/Questions: Mary Prill - (765) 449-8888 | mary.prill@thrivent.com
Youth Roller Skating
Attention Youth of Grace! On Sunday, March 15 we are planning to get together for roller skating at Great United Skates after Sunday School from 12:30-2:30. Bring $9 for entry and skates as well as some other money for lunch. Hope to see you there!.
- RSVP/Questions: Brian Pike - (402) 641-3256 | bpike@gracelaf.org
50 and Over Group
We will meet on Monday, March 30 at 5:00pm at El Meson. Space is limited so please RSVP no later than Wednesday, March 25. Mark your calendars now and come join us for food, fun and fellowship.
- RSVP/Questions: Ron Logan - (765) 412-9932
Prayers
Prayers for Health and Healing
Theresa Landis - recovering from surgery; Myrna Steiner - recovering; Sharon Merkel - recovering from fall and hip surgery; Carl Wollenburg - recovering; Peter Cook - recovering from stroke; Larry Royer - recovering; Matthew von Werder - recovering; Tom Schmidt - health issues; Sandy Freed; Rhonda Spangler
Prayers for those Battling Cancer
Ken McMindes; Norm Miller
Prayers for Comfort & Strength
Emily DeYoung - pregnancy
Prayers for Thanksgiving (Birthdays)
Oscar Eggold (3/15); Christine Love (3/15); Sydney King (3/16); Katie McMorris (3/16); Sadie Nydegger (3/16); Roger Dieckmeyer (3/19); Sarah Ritzline (3/19)
Prayers for Thanksgiving (Anniversaries)
None this week
Prayers for Thanksgiving
Eliana Navarro - daughter born to Tony & Cassie Navarro
Prayers for Health and Healing - Family and Friends
Miles Logan (great-grandson of Ronald & Sue Logan) health issues; Ellen Duff (grandmother of Jenna Farrington) - recovery; Jillian Scott (friend of Emily DeYoung) - tumor testing; Virginia Wisler (mother of Lisa Wright) - recovering; Norman Hillman (son-in-law of Kathy Sutton) - rare eye condition; Jami Hines (mother of Cole Williams) - recovering from surgery; Carl Holtman (father of Alan Holtman) - recovering from surgery; Rev. David French (St. James Pastor) - recovering from stroke; Alex Holtman - recovering from surgery; Jack King (cousin of Ronnie Lee) - recovering; Eleanor Pershing (friend of Linda Bowlin) - health issues; Linda Cleveland (friend of Linda Bowlin) - health issues; Frank Dobyns (brother of Dawn Gross) - stroke; Jim Moyer & Connie Garrett (friends of Linda Bowlin) - health; Dustin Mayfield (brother of Rhonda Spangler) - health issues; Mitchell Yoder (friend of Theresa Ledbetter)
Prayers for those Battling Cancer - Family and Friends
Mary Lawler (mother of Dalene Royer); Max Rodibaugh (friend of Phil Keck); Ray (friend of Steve Ulrich); John Widau (son-in-law of Jack and Sharon Merkel); Donna Rades (daughter-in-law of Bob & Barb Rades); Rev. Joel Brandt (friend of Marc Cohen); Josh Khonke (uncle of Shawn Farrington); Amon Hogue (father of Jerry Hogue); Stephen Shook (friend of Aimee Ness); Cheryl Cornell (sister of Rex Cornell); Dianne Wallace (mother-in-law of Duncan Smith); Linda (sister of Joyce Richter and Glen Luedtke); Rick Law (family friend of Jack & Sharon Merkel); Beth (friend of Debbie Luedtke); Bob (brother of Kare Winters); Austin Hewitt (a senior at Eastern High School and friend of Linda Bowlin); Kurt Lahrman (friend of Aimee Ness); Rich Whited (friend of Steve Tucker); Jay Rice (friend of Mellady family); Nita Taylor (friend of Janet Reynolds)
Prayers for Comfort & Strength for Family and Friends
Tim Sullivan (brother-in-law of Breann Knapp) - deployment; Amy Abraham (former member) - pregnancy; Mark Brinson (son-in-law of Maughmers) - deployment; Wanda Krohe (mother of Michele Ulrich); Wes Knapp (grandfather of Breann Knapp); Logan Hathaway (son-in-law of Todd & Trudy Guthrie) - deploying to the Middle East
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