Monthly Archives: November 2009

Reserve space at Grace Lutheran Church’s holiday fair

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Calling all Western Massachusetts craftmakers! Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield has space available for crafters interested in participating in its 31st Annual Holiday Fair, to be held Saturday, December 5th, 2009, at the church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The fair will feature local craftpersons and traditional church goods. The event will be mentioned in local papers, radio, local community TV stations and posters placed in area stores.  Proceeds from this event will go to Grace’s Women in Christ group to help fund their missions. 

For more information or an application, please call Sue at 562-7784.

This Week at Grace, November 8, 2009

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

Monday, November 9, 2009
4:00 pm – First Communion Class
5:00-6:00 pm – Confirmation Class

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

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Thursday, November 12, 2009
6:30 pm – Council Meeting in Jung Hall

Saturday, November 14, 2009
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, November 15, 2009, 24th 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

Nov. 15: Special ELCA Churchwide Assembly discussion

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All are invited to join Pastor Harman for an informal discussion concerning the decisions made at the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, including the social statement on human sexuality and related ministry policy resolutions. The discussion will take place at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield Nov. 15 at 11:00 a.m. (following worship).

Additional information is available at the church and can also be found on the ELCA.org Churchwide Assembly 2009 home page.

Pastor Harman’s sermon: Nov. 1, 2009

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This week, Pastor Harman points to Resurrection as a daily occurrence through the 
waters of Baptism that points us towards hope even in the deepest moments of overwhelming darkness.

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

Phone issues

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Please note that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the telephone system at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield. Until phone service is restored, please contact the church office via email at contact@gracelutheranonline.com. Pastor Harman may be contacted directly via pastorharman@gracelutheranonline.com.

Thank you for your understanding.