Monthly Archives: August 2009

September 2009 book discussion: ‘I Sold my Soul on eBay’

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Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will hold its next book club meeting Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11:00 a.m. in the church parlor. All are welcome to attend. The featured book will be “I Sold My Soul on eBay: Viewing Faith through an Atheist’s Eyes” by Hermant Mehta. Continue reading →

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This Week at Grace, August 3, 2009

Posted on August 27, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Sunday, August 30, 2009, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 am – Worship Service, Summer Sunday School
11:30 am – Party for Fred Sienkiewicz and his fiance Kristen Dirmeier
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Tuesday, September 1, 2009
7:00 pm – Worship Committee meeting to discuss the Children’s Service

Wednesday, September 2, 2009
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Thursday, September 3, 2009
6:30 pm – Council Meeting

Saturday, September 5, 2009
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, September 6, 2009, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 am – Worship Service
11:00am – Summer Bible Study
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

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Celebrate (the future) Mr. & Mrs. Fred Sienkiewicz

Posted on August 24, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Fred Sienkiewicz is getting married in October and to introduce and welcome his fiancee, Kristen, there will be a special luncheon in their honor after worship this Sunday, Aug. 30 in Jung Hall. Continue reading →

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This Week at Grace, August 23, 2009

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Sunday, August 23, 2009, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am – Worship Service, Summer Sunday School
11:00-Noon – Summer Bible Study
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Saturday, August 29, 2009
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, August 30, 2009, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 am – Worship Service, Summer Sunday School
11:30 am – Party for Fred Sienkiewicz and his fiance Kristen Dirmeier
600-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

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Visit Grace Lutheran Church this sunday for Ecumenical Worship

Posted on August 20, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Thinking about visiting Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield for the first time? Haven’t been in a long while and looking for the perfect time to come back?

There’s no better time than this Sunday, when Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will host West Springfield Ecumenical Discovery Month. Worshipers from several area congregations will gather together at Grace this Sunday at a special time of 10:00 a.m. to worship as a single, united West Springfield Christian community.

Click here to learn more about Ecumenical Worship Month at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield. We can’t wait to see you!

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Help others and get free admission to the 2009 Eastern States Exposition

Posted on August 17, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Once again this year, Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will join Mittineague United Methodist Church to help serve meals to the 4-H youth groups at the 2009 Eastern States Exposition (The Big E). Volunteers are needed to help serve three meals each day during the expo. In return, volunteers receive a meal prior to the one being served & free passes to The Big E. Free parking or shuttle is also provided. The deadline to volunteer is Sept. 6, 2009. For more information, email the church office.

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This Week at Grace, August 16, 2009

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Sunday, August 16, 2009, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 am – Worship Service, Summer Sunday School
11:00-Noon – Summer Bible Study
6:00-8:00pm – AA Meeting

Wednesday, August 19
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Saturday, August 22, 2009
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, August 23, 2009, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 am – Worship Service, Summer Sunday School
11:00-Noon – Summer Bible Study
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

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Support the Springfield Rescue Mission’s 2009 School Supply Drive

Posted on August 12, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Help the Springfield Rescue Mission reach out to needy children by collecting and donating new backpacks and school supplies. Last year, the Springfield Rescue Mission handed out 518 filled backpacks, and hopes to reach that number again this year.


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Supplies needed include: 

  • backpacks
  • glue-sticks
  • calculators
  • pencils
  • pens
  • pencil cases
  • highlighters
  • erasers
  • plastic rulers
  • markers
  • crayons
  • colored pencils
  • composition notebooks
  • binders
  • notebook paper
  • memo pads
  • pocket folders
  • small tissue packs

Donations can be dropped off at the Springfield Rescue Mission, 19 Bliss Street, by Aug. 16th.

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Pastor Harman’s sermon: Aug. 9, 2009

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In this week’s sermon, Pastor Harman discusses how we are all special and precious in God’s eyes and called to be the Body of Christ in this world, as well as the benefits of worship and the Eucharist.

Pastor Harman is always interested in your feedback. Email him at pastorharman@gracelutheranonline.com.

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Congregational Care Team subgroup meeting — with free pizza!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Interested in making a difference by helping those in your community? How about those in your own congregation?

Wednesday, Aug. 12, following the 6:00 p.m. worship (approximately 7:00 p.m.), the Congregational Care Team is holding a sub-group meeting specifically for those who are interested in learning about actively participating in visitations to those in the Grace community who are homebound and no longer able to come to worship or other church activities.

This meeting will focus on how to support Pastor Harman in maintaining connections with these individuals, their families and offering spiritual and other support to them. It’s very rewarding work with a minimal time committment (as little as an hour a month).

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