ANNOUNCEMENTS

This week at Grace
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Worship
11:15 a.m.  Bell Choir Practice
Wednesday -  9:30 a.m.  Backpack Ministry
6:00 p.m.  Holden Evening Prayer
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice
7:30 p.m.  Worship Band Practice
Thursday -  6.15 p.m.  Centering Prayer
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Council Retreat

♦     Game Night: Friends, faith, and fun unite! The first Tuesday of every month is Game Night at Grace, hosted in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. All are welcome, and encouraged to bring friends and family along. We will have board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

♦     Holden Evening Prayer starts Wednesday, Dec 3 and will be held each Wednesday in Advent at 6 pm in the Sanctuary. Please make plans to join us for this refreshing half hour of singing and prayer.

♦     November God’s Work Our Hands: Cops for Kids. Lakeland PD collects unwrapped gifts for children 12 and under. If you prefer to donate funds, Grace will shop for gifts.

♦     December’s God’s Work Our Hands: Pastor’s Discretionary Fund. Donations to this fund create a pool of resources for members & neighbors in need. We also collect gift cards for gas, groceries & pharmacy.

♦    The Backpack Ministry helps feed the students of Oscar J. Pope Elementary. Please continue to bring ramen noodles and 16/18 oz creamy peanut butter.

♦    Please let the office know if you or anyone else of our family is in the hospital or desires a home visit from the pastor.

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Wyatt Canto, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Carol Grzegorczyk, Anne Guilford, Judy Haer, Gloria Hanchard, Tom Haydock, Lydia Hodge, Brian Hosty, James & Grace Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Ron & Flo Mari, Mac McPeak, Monica Mencia, Avery Monroe, Doris Muszynski, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Mike Shocik, Tim Simpson, Arleen Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Jeff Tanner, Natalie Thiele, Henry Tomlinson, Gary Venable, Greg Wasserman, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham & Michelle Chattin.

♦    Friendship Pads: All who are worshipping with us today, especially those who are visiting with us, are invited to sign the Friendship Pad that is at the center aisle end of the pew. Please list your phone number if you are visiting. We would like to be in touch with you and to welcome you to our gathering. After you sign, please pass it down the pew and back.

♦   Parish News:
       Presiding Minister --The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Music -- Gene Hodges, Organist; Art Pranno, Choir Director
       Assisting Minister -- Brenda Hornickle
       Ushers -- Michael Fish & Kristen Storms
       Doorkeeper -- Debbie Hilliard
       Altar Guild -- Sue Stark & Janet Morris
       Flowers -- Phyllis Whidden: In Memory of Shirley Ottinger & to the Glory of God
       Birthdays -- 12/04: Jane Lemley
                             12/05: Phyllis Gabriel
                             12/05: Francesca Ittleman                            

♦   Worship Opportunities:
          Sunday Morning Worship in-person and livestreamed at 10:00 a.m. 
          Online:  Website -     https://www.gracelakeland.com/live
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