Pastor Harman has announced that he will lead a group from Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield that will travel to the 32nd annual Kirchentag.
Taking place from May 24-29 2009 in Bremen, Germany, Kirchentag is a celebration and lay movement rejoicing in the Christian faith and featuring conferences, events and performances.
Those who are interested in joining the group traveling to Bremen this year — or simply want to learn more about the trip (no commitment required) — are invited to attend a special information session at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield taking place Sunday, Feb. 8 at 11:00 a.m. (following worship). Come and discuss, learn and inquire about the amazing possibilities involved in this adventure!
Sunday, January 25, 2009, Third Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School: Book Discussion after service, “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson
“Raise the Roof” Meeting immediately following service
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 No Bible Study This Week
10:00am - Noon – Needler’s
Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:00 am – Memorial Service for Lindsay Pendleton
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon
Sunday, February 1, 2009, Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
11:00 am – Confirmation
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
Parish Cupboard Food Distribution at Grace – Saturday, Feb. 7th and Saturday, March 7th, from 9:00 a.m. – noon; families interested in participating should contact Pastor Harman at: pastorharman@gracelutheranonline.com
Tropical Sunday – February 8th; Who cares if it’s winter? Come dressed in your favorite tropical outfit and enjoy a tropical-style celebration! Rummage Sale – Feb. 21st; Start collecting your unused clothing and other items to donate to next month’s sale in order to raise money for Habitat for Humanity and other worth causes supported by Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield.
Lenten Bible Study - March 1st, 15th and 29th, immediately after worship; These one-hour sesions will focus on the Book of Faith Initiative and cover basic topics.
(Due to weather, the discussion will now take place Jan. 25.)
The next book discussion at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will take place Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, following the 9:30 a.m. worship service (discussion starting at approximately 10:30 a.m.).
The featured book is “Gilead” by author Marilynne Robinson. Gilead is a 2004 National Book Critics Circle winner and a 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction. Discussion questions are available here. All are welcome to attend the discussion.
Sunday, January 18, 2009, Second Sunday After Epiphany
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School; Book Discussion after service, “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson
11:00 am - Confirmation Instruction
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:00-10:00 am - Bible Study
10:00 am – “Raise the Roof” Meeting
10:00-Noon – Needler’s
Saturday, January 24, 2009 6:00 pm - Service with Holy Communion
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon
Sunday, January 25, 2009, Third Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
11:00 am – Confirmation Class
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
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Sunday, January 11, 2009, Baptism of Our Lord
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
11:00 am – Confirmation Instruction
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
9:00-10:00 am – Bible Study
10:00am – Noon – Needler’s
Saturday, January 17, 2009
6:00pm – Service with Holy Communion
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon
Sunday, January 18, 2009, Second Sunday After Epiphany
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
January Book Discussion immediately following worship service
11:00 am – Confirmation Instruction
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield thanks all those who purchased our Back Row Band’s brand-new Christmas-themed album, “Christmas Grace.”
The effort raised nearly $1,200 for the West Springfield Parish Cupboard, an organization dedicated to feeding the hungry in the greater West Springfield area.
Check out an exclusive clip, “Joy to the World,” below, featuring a guitar solo by the Back Row Band’s Chip Arnold.
Remember, you can hear the Back Row Band live every other week during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield.
Sunday, January 4, 2009, Second Sunday of Christmas
8:45 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service; Christmas Pageant (children asked to arrive by 9:00 am)
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
9:00-10:00 am – Bible Study
10:00 am - Needler’s (regular time; not at 12:00 noon)
Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:30 pm – Church Council meeting
Saturday, January 10, 2009
6:00 pm – Worship service with Holy Communion
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon
Sunday, January 11, 2009, Baptism of our Lord
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting
Grace Lutheran Church of West Springfield is an ELCA-affiliated Lutheran congregation. It's an exciting time to be a part of Grace, as the community is rediscovering its role in God's mission, both here in Western Massachusetts and in the world.
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