Monthly Archives: October 2009

This Week at Grace, November 1, 2009

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Sunday, November 1, 2009, All Saints Day
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
11:00 am – Mission of Hope Sponsorship Meeting
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Monday, November 2, 2009
4:00 pm – First Communion Class

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
9:00-10:00 am – Bible Study
10:00am-Noon – Needler’s

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Saturday, November 7, 2009
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, November 8, 2009, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

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Mission of Hope 2009 meeting this Sunday

Posted on October 28, 2009 by | Leave a comment

There will be a meeting for all Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield Mission of Hope sponsors Sunday morning after worship (approximately 10:45 a.m.). Please let the Mission of Hope team know if you plan to attend. 

Separately, sponsors of our children in Tanzania are kindly reminded that their Mission of Hope sponsorship checks are due by Oct. 31. The amount due for each child will pay for their school fees, uniforms, books and activities, plus each child will receive a Christmas present.

For more information about the Mission of Hope 2009 campaign at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield and how you can get involved, contact Carol at 562-3738.

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Halloween Rummage Sale at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield

Posted on October 27, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will hold a rummage sale this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donations can be brought in this week Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, or Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

For a pickup or to volunteer, call Martha at 568-8033.

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Pastor Harman’s sermon: Oct. 25, 2009

Posted on October 27, 2009 by | Leave a comment

This week, Pastor Harman celebrates the Protestant Reformation discussing the 
joy and relief of true freedom in Christ. (Full text of the Gospel reading after the cut.)

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

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This Week at Grace, October 25, 2009

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Sunday, October 25, 2009, Reformation Sunday
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
11:00 am - Reformation Fest
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Monday, October 26, 2009 
6:00 pm – Confirmation Class

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
9:00-10:00 am – Bible Study
10:00am-Noon – Needler’s

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Saturday, October 31, 2009
10:00am-2:00pm – Rummage Sale
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, November 1, 2009, All Saints Day
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

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Reformation Sunday 2009 worship and festival

Posted on October 21, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Whether you’re a long-time member or thinking about making your first visit, be sure to come to Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield for Reformation Sunday 2009.

Following a special Reformation Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m., celebrate and learn about the Reformation and the Lutheran heritage with a Reformation Festival featuring bratwurst, beer and other German delights.

Everyone is German on Reformation Sunday — just like everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Email Pastor Harman with any questions. See you there!

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This Week at Grace, October 18, 2009

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Sunday, October 18, 2009, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
11:00 am – Local Author , Chet Galaska will lead the October book discussion on his book, “Finding Faith in a Skeptical World”
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
9:00-10:00 am – Bible Study
1000-Noon – Needler’s

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Saturday, October 24, 2009
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, October 25, 2009, Reformation Sunday
8:45 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
11:00 am – Reformation Fest in Jung Hall
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

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This Sunday: Bread for the World — Offering of Letters

Posted on October 14, 2009 by | Leave a comment

On Oct. 18, Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will sponsor a letter-writing campaign to U.S. senators and representatives requesting co-sponsorship of the Foreign Assistance Revitalization & Accountability Act, H.R. 2139. The bill, conceived to make foreign assistance programs more effective, is intended to direct the President to develop and implement:

  • A national strategy for global development to further the U.S. foreign policy objective of reducing poverty and contributing to economic growth in developing countries, including responding to humanitarian crises
  • A system to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance.
  • A way that American taxpayers and foreign assistance recipients should have, to the maximum extent practicable, full access to U.S. foreign assistance information.

Form letters, envelopes and a listing of senators and representatives will be provided in Jung Hall after Sunday morning worship at about 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to come and sign a letter. Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.

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Pastor Harman’s sermon: October 11, 2009

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This week, Pastor Harman discusses how God is in control and is the ultimate creator and redeemer, despite our desire to maintain our control in human stubbornness.

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

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Help with ‘Undie Sunday’ collection at Grace Lutheran Church

Posted on October 12, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Beginning this Sunday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 8, Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will conduct its annual collection of new t-shirts, underwear and socks for mon, women and children on behalf of the Springfield Rescue Mission. All sizes are needed, especially men’s medium, large and up to 3XL.

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