April 13, 2021
Dear Grace Family: In our Gospel message this Sunday, Jesus sends his disciples into the world on a mission to preach the news of love and forgiveness. As we navigate our day-to-day living, may the Good News remind us to love and forgive others (and ourselves!), just as God loves and forgives us. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia!
 COVID Vaccine Assistance - Are you in need of a COVID vaccine shot, but frustrated by the difficulty of finding an appointment and the accompanying maze of waiting lists and confusing computer sites? Help is on the way! Grace’s own Becky Krantweiss is offering to help anyone who needs assistance finding a vaccine appointment. If you would like Becky’s assistance, please leave your name with Sheri at Grace’s office (238-2478) and she will promptly get you on Becky’s list. There is no charge. Becky has graciously donated her time to offer this service.
 Sunday worship – Indoor worship remains suspended at Grace in response to safety concerns. We are taking a break from drive-in Sunday worship until May, but we continue to offer prerecorded video worship and a 10:30 am live radio broadcast on WRSC AM 1390 and FM 93.3 each Sunday. Our weekly Bible podcast, “Pocketful of Grace,” and www.glcfaithformation.org are resources for your ongoing faith journey. Access “Pocketful of Grace” at http://www.buzzsprout.com/1110440, on our website, or via your favorite platform. To access worship bulletins, go to our website (www.glcpa.org), click on “Sermons,” click on “bulletin” for the service you are seeking, and you will be prompted for a password. (Password-only access has been added to comply with U.S. copyright law.) The password is 66JoyfulELCA (case sensitive; no spaces) and may only be used or shared for purposes of participating in our worship services. Contact Laurel Sanders at lsanders@glcpa.org with questions.
 May 2021 Sunday Worship Schedule at Grace Lutheran – Exciting plans are being discussed for additional worship opportunities starting in May. Look for details in next week’s E-Notes!
 Grace seeks volunteer for weekly mowing and others for mulching - Grace Lutheran Church needs a volunteer or two to mow our grass weekly during the growing season. After many years of quiet, faithful service, Ken and Judy Schmell, who have served as our volunteer mowing team at Grace, are ready to retire. Mowing takes approximately two hours per week; mowers and gas are provided. In addition, we need several volunteers to help with mulching on April 24 and May 1 (Saturdays). Please consider serving. If you have questions or can help, contact Sheri in our church office at srider@glcpa.org or call Roy Evert, Head Sexton, at 814-238-2478 ext. 104.
 Special Easter Offering – Recipient: Camp Sequanota - Camp Sequanota is OUR Lutheran Conference Center and Camp in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of PA. Many of us have enjoyed it by attending one of our women’s retreats, as a camper, or helping maintain the camp with our Social Ministry & Outreach group, Helping Hands (next work trip – 5/2 – 5/6). Grace is supporting the camp via the Special Easter Offering. To donate, send a check to Grace Lutheran with Camp Sequanota on the memo line OR give by credit card via Tithe.ly (on the GIVE page of our website, www.glcpa.org). This collection runs through April 30.
 Happy Valley Hikers resumes - Happy Valley Hikers is ready for a new season of celebrating God’s creation! Our first hike will be Saturday, May 1, to Greenwood Furnace State Park loop (a 4.6-mile loop). Just show up t 9 am at the parking area located at Broad Mountain Road, just off of Greenwood Road. Bring a mask. “Monday Meanders” – aka local walks - begin Monday, May 10 at 5 pm at the Military Museum in Boalsburg. On May 24 we will meet at Circleville Park off of Circleville Road. Bring a mask. These are kid- and dog-friendly walks. If you have any questions, feel free to email, text, or call Pastor Hetrick at (814) 251-2540.
 Adult Forum meets virtually on Sundays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Any adult is welcome to join us anytime—no preparation needed. Through mid-April, Anne Whitney will lead us through exercises from her forthcoming book, Inkwell: Writing to Restore Your Soul. No book purchase needed. Contact Dotty Delafield (readoooodles@me.com) for a zoom link to the class. Visiting time on Zoom starts at 8:45 AM. All are welcome!
 Garden of Readin’ April 20 - The April meeting of Garden of Readin' (women's book club) will be Tuesday, April 20 at 10:30 am remotely via Zoom. The next book is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. The discussion will be facilitated by Lois Lynn. Contact Laura Pauley ( llp1@psu.edu ) or Lois Lynn (loissteve@comcast.net ) for more info.
 Wanted: Handbell Choir Director - Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner Street in State College, is looking to hire a part-time handbell choir director for traditional liturgical worship, following years of faithful service by the late Anna Carol Buffington. Weekly Sunday rehearsals (Noon to 1:15) from mid-September through Mid-May. Preferred applicants will be skilled at reading music and have experience conducting and playing handbells. Please send applications with a cover letter and resume to Laurel Sanders at lsanders@glcpa.org by June 15 or call 814-238-2478. Anticipated start is September 2021, contingent on the status of the continuing pandemic.
 Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Registration Process for 2021-2022 - Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten is now accepting registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. For more information about our school and programs, please contact us at 238-8110 or glpk@glcpa.org.
 GLPK’s New Fundraising Opportunity - Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten has partnered with RXfundraising and Rite Aid for our school to earn funds every time a registered participant fills a prescription or shops at their local Rite Aid using their wellness+ rewards number. This free program requires only three easy steps: 1) Register at support.rxfundraising.com/GLCPA; 2) Register for a Rite Aid wellness+ rewards number; 3) Transfer your existing prescriptions to Rite Aid to accrue funds for us quarterly on prescriptions and qualifying purchases. Contact Dawn (dvandenheuvel@glcpa.org; 238-8110) with questions.
 Food Bank - Join us in donating to the State College Food Bank via Grace. Contributions may be made electronically (via Tithe.ly on the GIVE page of our website, www.glcpa.org) or via postal mail to our church office (with SC Food Bank on the memo line of your check).
 Support Grace’s ministry – Thank you for supporting Grace, especially as the pandemic continues and in-person worship is suspended. We rejoice that our building campaign has successfully concluded. Please prayerfully consider redirecting your regular building contributions to support Grace’s operating budget. Offerings can be mailed to Grace, or with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, or Diners Club card credit card using Tithe.ly. Visit www.glcpa.org and click on the GIVE button at the top of the page. (Fees are 2.6 cents (rounded) on every dollar (roughly $2.60 for a $100 gift; you can choose whether to cover them.) A Direct Debit giving form (via your bank) is also on our website at https://tinyurl.com/yx8andkj; mail it to Grace Lutheran Church at 205 South Garner Street, State College, 16801. Thank you!
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