ANNOUNCEMENTS

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
Office Closed
Thursday
Office Closed
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer

Friday
Office Closed
7:30 p.m. - Game Night

♦     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. 

♦     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.

♦     Game Night: Friends, faith, and fun unite! The first Friday of every month is Game Night at Grace, hosted in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m. We will have board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. Light refreshments are provided. Bring a friend or neighbor—we look forward to seeing you there!

♦     Join us on Sunday, June 7, as we celebrate P. Olga-Maria’s 1-Year Anniversary with our church family! Following the morning worship service, we invite everyone to stay for a special catered lunch and time of fellowship as we honor and appreciate our Pastor and this meaningful milestone together.

♦     Claude “Mac” McPeak’s memorial service will be held here at Grace on Monday, June 15, at 10:30 am. We continue to hold his family in prayer.

♦     Synod Assembly Service Project: Hope Partnership is requesting the following items: washcloths; plastic cups; travel-size deodorant, conditioner, lotion, shaving cream; hygiene items (period products, razors, Q-tips); and clothing items in various sizes (sports bras, men’s boxer briefs, men’s and women’s dark-colored T-shirts, and athletic drawstring gym shorts).

♦     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.

♦     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.

♦     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, Barbara 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 -- Barbara Carpanini
       Music - Gene Hodges, Organist
       Ushers -- Glenn Van Benschoten & Terry Neal
       Doorkeeper -- Lynn Powers
       Altar Guild - Stephanie Iverson & Janet Morris
       Coffee Hour - James Irish
       Flowers --  To the Glory of God

Worship Opportunities
       Sunday Morning Worship in-person and livestreamed at 10:00 a.m. 
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