GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 17, 2026

 Our mission is to share God’s love with each other, our community, and the world.      

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
2:00 p.m. -  Lutheran Refresher Class

Monday
6:00 p.m. - Tai Chi Class
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - Backpack Ministry
6:30 p.m. -  Choir Practice
Thursday
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer

♦     Renewing the Church: The church & the world are changing rapidly, but the good news of Jesus is timeless! Join P. Olga-Maria & Tom Hager in the Fellowship Hall May 17 at 11:20 for the next in our series of discussions on Renewing the Church. 

♦     Tai Chi: Find balance, strength, and calm in our Tai Chi class, beginning Monday, April 13 @ 6 pm. Through slow, flowing movements and mindful breathing, you’ll improve flexibility, reduce stress, and build inner focus. Perfect for all skill levels, this 6-week class helps you reconnect with your body while cultivating a sense of peace and well-being. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed, centered, and energized.  *Class will not meet on Memorial Day.  

♦     New Member Welcome: On Sunday, June 28 in worship, we will be welcoming new members! We will celebrate with a special coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall. Anyone who is interested in joining our church should reach out to the Pastor.

♦     Summer Office Hours: In June and July, our office hours will be Monday – Thursday, 9 am – noon. The office will also be closed June 3 – 4 for Synod Assembly.

♦     Social Ministry May Focus: Resurrection House is an ELCA mission church in Dade City.  Grace assists with food, clothing, personal hygiene and household items, as well as financial support.

   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 any of our church family is in hospital or needs home communion.

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Barbara Carpanini, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Willah Cockrell, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Christen Egelkraut, Carol Grzegorczyk, Judy Haer, Jeff Hale, Gloria Hanchard, Betty Hilliard, Brian Hosty, James & Gray Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Lynda Mack, Ron & Flo Mari, Mac McPeak, Monica Mencia, Avery Monroe, Dean Powers, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Tim Simpson, Arleen & Richard Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Sue Stark, Henry Tomlinson, Glenn Van Benschoten, Gary Venable, Connie Wasserman, Greg Wasserman, Beverly & Ray Watson, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham.

♦   Serving Today:     
       Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Assisting Minister -- Brenda Hornickle
       Music -- Grace Worship Band
       Ushers -- Richard Tenold & Jon Thiele
       Doorkeeper -- James Irish
       Altar Guild - Mary Buschbacher & Phyllis Whidden
       
Coffee Hour - Brenda Hornickle & Larry Lawrence
       Flowers --  To the Glory of God

Worship Opportunities
       Sunday Morning Worship in-person and livestreamed at 10:00 a.m. 
       Online:  Website -     https://www.gracelakeland.com/live
                       Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/churchgracelakeland
                       YouTube -   https://www.youtube.com/@gracelakeland/streams

♦    Contact Information:       
          Office Hours:  Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon.
          Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church    863-686-5585
          745 S. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL  33801

          Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz, Pastor: pastor@gracelakeland.com
          Parish Administator - Kandyn Mathes –  church@gracelakeland.com