October book discussion: ‘Olive Kitteridge’ by Elizabeth Strout

The October book discussion at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will be held in the church parlor at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. The featured book will be “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. Continue reading

‘Faithful Living, Joyful Giving’ Bible study series

Join with Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield as we study God’s word together in order to become more faithful in our living.

Experience community, food, fun and faith while discussing scripture. Our special Bible study series, “Faithful Living, Joyful Giving,” is in progress now and is running for six weeks through Oct. 31. These special 75-minute sessions are hosted in the homes of Grace’s members. For more information, check out the sign-up sheets in Jung Hall or contact the church office.

This Week at Grace, September 19, 2010

Sunday, September 19, 2010, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings for Sunday, September 19, 2010
1st Lesson:  Amos 8:4-7                Psalm:  113
2nd Lesson:  1 Timothy 2:1-7     Gospel:  Luke 16:1-13
8:15-9:15 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service; Sunday School begins, Installation of New Officers, Church Picnic
3:00-4:15 pm – “Faithful Living – Joyful Giving” Bible Study Series hosted by Connie & Dot Coward
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Monday, September 20, 2010
6:30-7:45 pm -”Faithful Living – Joyful Giving” Bible Study Series, hosted by Dorothy Bodendorf

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
9:00-10:00 am – Bible Study
10:00am-Noon - Needler’s
6:00-7:30 pm – Women’s Bible Study “Gomer”

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
7:00-8:15 pm – “Faithful Living – Joyful Giving” Bible Study Series, hosted by the O’Neil’s
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Friday, September 24, 2010
6:30-7:45 pm – “Faithful Living – Joyful Giving” Bible Study Series, hosted by Cindy Flagg & Ruth Norman

Saturday, September 25, 2010
10:00am-2:00 pm – Operation Sonshine
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, September 26, 2010, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings for Sunday, September 26, 2010
1st Lesson:  Amos 6:1a,4-7                  Psalm:  146
2nd Lesson:  1 Timothy 6:6-19        Gospel:  Luke 16:19-31
8:15-9:15 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service, Sunday School
Noon-1:15 pm – “Faithful Living – Joyful Giving” Bible Study Series, hosted and led by Kirby Gearing at Grace
3:00-4:15 pm – “Faithful Living – Joyful Giving” Bible Study Series hosted by Connie & Dot Coward
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

This Week at Grace, September 12, 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings for Sunday, September 12,  2010
 1st Lesson: Exodus 32:7-14        Psalm: 51:1-10       
2nd Lesson:  1 Timothy 1:12-17        Gospel:  Luke 15:1-10

8:15-9:15 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service
11:00 am – Book Discussion – “The Saffron Kitchen” by Yasmin Crowther
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
9:00-10:00 am – Bible Study
10:00am-Noon - Needler’s
6:00-7:30 pm – Women’s Bible Study “The Shulammite Women”

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Saturday, September 18, 2010
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, September 19, 2010, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings for Sunday, September 19, 2010
 1st Lesson: Amos 8:4-7        Psalm: Psalm 113      
2nd Lesson:  1 Timothy 2:1-7        Gospel:  Luke 16:1-13

8:15-9:15 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service:  Sunday School begins, Installation of New Officers, Church Picnic
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

This Week at Grace, September 5, 2010

Sunday, September 5, 2010, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings for Sunday, September 5, 2010
   1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20     Psalm: Psalm 1
 2nd Lesson:  Philemon 1-21      Gospel:  Luke 14:25-33
9:30 am – Worship Service
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
10:00 am-Noon – Needler’s
6:00-7:30 pm – Women’s Bible Study “The Women of Proverbs 31″

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
6:00 pm – Service with Holy Communion

Saturday, September 11, 2010
8:00-9:00 pm – Al-Anon

Sunday, September 12, 2010, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings for Sunday, September 12,  2010
 1st Lesson: Exodus 32:7-14        Psalm: 51:1-10      
 2nd Lesson:  1 Timothy 1:12-17        Gospel:  Luke 15:1-10
8:15-9:15 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30 am – Worship Service
11:00 am – Book Discussion – “The Saffron Kitchen” by Yasmin Crowther
6:00-8:00 pm – AA Meeting