As part of the process in preparing to call a new pastor, the Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield Ministry Site Committee asks for your help. Please complete the following survey, which will be used to identify important trends, characteristics and needs of the congregation. All responses are anonymous.
Completed surveys are due by Sunday, May 28, 2012.
Begin the survey here: http://kwiksurveys.com?u=glc2012
Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield invites the local community to participate in an important tornado recovery event.
Raising Hope Together, the greater West Springfield long-term recovery group, is sponsoring Stronger Than A Tornado II, a cleanup and rebuilding event, taking place Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The help of as many skilled and non-skilled participants is needed for debris removal and cleanup, as well as to repair, rebuild and stabilize homes and neighborhoods in West Springfield. Even though it’s been nearly a year since the tornado, much work is left to be done.
To learn more, call 413-734-HOPE (4673).
Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield is looking for individuals who are looking to have fun in the sun this summer with Grace’s many new gardening projects.
All ages and skill/mobility levels are needed. Whether you are a farmer, a hobbyist, or even a scourge to all things green, we need you! Please come to our first planning meeting, April 29, 2012, after worship to plan and coordinate our efforts.
For more information, please contact Ryan at missions@gracelutheranonline.com.
Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield has cancelled its 2012 Vendor Showcase event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope to hold this event again in the future. Vendors who had reserved space for the event have been notified and application fees were returned.
Please contact event organizers Sue Bennett and Joyce Jutkus via the church office with any additional questions.
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Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield is pleased to announced this week begins a new Bible study series examining the life of Jesus from the perspectives of the four Gospels.
Beginning this Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., this 90-minute study will meet for the next 16 weeks and not only study the “big picture” of the four Gospels, but will also explore the journey of the story of Jesus, from His birth through His ministry, along the dark path of trials and crucifixion and into the bright light of Easter morning.
As we walk this journey we will also participate in Jesus’ life, not just in our heads but in our whole lives. Through story telling, visual sand art presentations, worship songs and creative events that reach imagination and spirit. Along with the life-based questions in each session guide, these activities will help take the conversation off the page and into our lives.
The participant guide is $15.00; a limited supply are on hand; those wishing to attend the series or those who have any questions may contact Carol at 733-7645 or via email at carolalmb@comcast.net.
Spring is a time for change and renewal, and in celebration of the arrival of spring, we have introduced several exciting changes here at GraceLutheranOnline.com:
We hope you enjoy these changes, and look for more in the near future. As always feedback can be directed to webmaster@gracelutheranonline.com. God bless!
Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield and the West Springfield Clergy Association invites everyone to participate in a Good Friday walk, to take place April 6, 2012, starting at 12:00 noon.
The walk will begin at St Francis Cabrini Church at 475 Main Street West Springfield. A slow-paced trek through the Merrick section of West Springfield, the walk will stop at various house of worship, the Parish Cupboard, the cemetery on Union Street, the gazebo on the town common, the West Springfield Senior Center, and conclude at 1st Congregational Church on Park Street. At each station there will be reading of scripture, prayer and a hymn as we follow the cross leading to the Crucifixion. You are able to either walk or drive from station to station.
For more information contact Carol at 733-7645 or carolalmb@comcast.net.
Due to the weather and some scheduling conflicts, tonight’s 6:00 p.m. worship service has been canceled. Thursday’s Church Council meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield invites all area vendors to contact us now to reserve your spot for the 2012 Spring Vendor Showcase event, taking place at the church Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Jung Hall.
The event will feature top-quality products from vendors representing companies such as Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Fair Trade and many more. The highlights of the day will include a vendor auction as well as a bake sale.
A light lunch of hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. If you’re a specialty products vendor and would like to reserve your spot (or a volunteer interested in supporting the event), please call the church office at 413-734-9268.
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Celebrate the beginning of Lent at Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield!
Join us for Ash Wednesday, February 22. There will be two opportunities for worship: a 12:00 noon service followed by a luncheon for those who are able to attend during the day, and then a 6 p.m. service for those who are able to come in the evening.
On the other Wednesdays in Lent: February 29, March 7, March14, March 21 and March 28, Grace will hold Lenten evening supper starting at 6 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by a study group focusing on “Water Blessings in the Bible”, an examination of water and our journey of faith. A 30-minute Holden Evening Prayer service will follow at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to attend the supper and the service. For more information, call the church at 734-9268.
