ANNOUNCEMENTS

This week at Grace
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Worship
11:15 a.m.  Bell Choir Practice
2:00 p.m.  Lutheran Welcome
Wednesday -  9:30 a.m.  Backpack Ministry
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice
Thursday -  Office Closed
Friday - Office Closed

♦     Lutheran Welcome: Class for new members starts today at 2 p.m. in the Chapel and will run for 4 weeks.

♦     The 3^rd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service will be held today, at 4 p.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church (460 Old Polk City Road in Lakeland.)

♦     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.

♦    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, 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 -- Rita Fandrich, Pianist; Art Pranno, Choir Director
       Assisting Minister -- George Braatz
       Ushers -- Micharl Fish & Kristen Storms
       Doorkeeper -- Richard Tenold
       Altar Guild -- Brenda Hornickle & Larry Lawrence
       Flowers -- Henry Egelkraut Jr: Christen K. Egelkraut’s Birthday on November 25^th
       Birthdays -- 11/29: June Clark                            

♦   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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