The Back Page - from November 3, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL COMMITTEE:  The Call Committee is making progress!  As of October 20th, five phone interviews have been made, with three (possibly four) more scheduled over the next two weeks.  There will be a Special Voters Meeting (for the congregation to vote for a Pastor to Call) on Sunday, November 24th immediately after the Single Service at 10am.  Synopses of the interviews will be available to the congregation on Sunday, November 10th.

IFM SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER:   Join us Friday, November 8th at Paulette's Country Kitchen, 5 to 8pm.  Tickets are $10/ea. and can be purchased from Mary A.  Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, and a roll.  Drinks, desserts, and prizes are available for an additional cost.

CHANGE FOR LIFE:  This is the last week of this fundraiser!  Please return your baby bottle full of change to GLC by Sunday, November 10th.  Thank you for all of your help!

FREE FIREWOOD!  First come, first serve.  Contact Diane T. to schedule a pick-up.

LWML:  MITES FOR BITES! - This is a NO BAKE - BAKE SALE.  There is a Cookie Jar in the Narthex to collect your donations.  Suggested donation--how much would you spend on cake/cookie mixes, etc. or how much would you spend to purchase a yummy goodie?  That sounds like a good amount!

NOTICES:
The spare key to the Social Hall bathrooms is missing!  Please return it to the office.

Please make sure that the coffee pots are turned off and unplugged if you are the last one out of the Narthex.  They have been found on three times last month.  This is a FIRE HAZARD!


The Back Page - from October 20, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL COMMITTEE:  Phone interviews are underway.

THANK YOU!  Because of your amazing donations coupled with the commitment of Thrivent to donate $7 per box, LWML was able to pack over 40 boxes to send to Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child.  Thank you so much!  Without you it just wouldn't be possible.

IFM FUNDRAISER:  Please join us on Friday, November 8th, 5pm to 8pm, at Paulette's Country Kitchen for a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Interfaith Food Ministry.  Tickets are $10/person.  Drinks, desserts and prizes available for an extra cost.un

CHANGE FOR LIFE:  Pick up one of the baby bottles in the Narthex and fill it with your spare change every night.  You'll be surprised how fast it adds up!  These are being provided by LivingWell for the Prevention, Intervention, Restoration and Education of our community.  These monies go toward funding for counseling, classes, and many other services for young adults and their families.

YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES:  A hike to the Sierra Buttes is being sponsored on Saturday, November 2nd.  Carpool from GLC at 8am.  No cost--bring your own water and lots of it!  Lunch will be provided.  Please see the sign up sheet in the Narthex.

CHOIR:  New choir members are always welcome!  Please see Jean P. to sign up.

The Back Page - from October 13, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL COMMITTEE:  Interviews are underway.

MINISTRY LEADERS:  Please think about your budget for 2014, as there is a Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 16th at 3pm to discuss our church budget.

NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Samaritans Purse: Operation Christmas Child - Be sure to bring in the items you have collected by Wednesday, October 16th.  There is a box in the Narthex for donations.  If you have any questions, see Mary B. or Diane G.
  • IFM Spaghetti Dinner - Join us Friday, November 8th, 5pm to 8pm, at Paulette's for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Interfaith Food Ministries.  Tickets ($10 ea.) can be purchased through Mary A.  Drinks and desserts are extra!
  • GLC Choir - New choir members are always welcome!  See Jean P. to join.
  • Thank you! - A HUGE THANK YOU to Diane T. for holding down the fort while our Admin. Assistant was on vacation!

The Back Page - from LWML Sunday, October 6, 2013

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL PROCESS:  Pre-call interview questions are posted on the bulletin board in the Library.   Interviews began September 19th.

MINISTRY LEADERS:  Please thing about and plan for your budget needs for 2014.

HELP NEEDED: 
  • Samaritan's Purse:  Operation Christmas Child - Donations will be collected until the October 16th deadline.  Items needed are:  Toiletries (toothpaste, bar soap, hair ties, combs, etc.); School supplies (pens/pencils, rulers, notebooks, crayons, etc.); Small toys (jump ropes, jacks, yoyos, cars, games, etc.).  The shoeboxes will be packed by our LWML on Wednesday, October 16th!  You can still do your own box if you would like to--we still need it in by October 16th!  Donations for shipping costs ($7/box) would also be appreciated.  If you have any questions, please see Diane G. or Mary B.
  • GLC Choir:  New choir members are always welcome!  Please see Jean P.

NOTICES:
  • Two items went missing during the Totman memorial:  1) A serving spoon with purple duct tape on it; 2) A glass salad bowl, single serving size, clear with lettuce leaf pressed pattern.  If you find either of these items, please bring them to the church office.  Thank you!

The Back Page - from September 29, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL PROCESS:  Pre-call interview questions are posted on the bulletin board in the Library.  Interviews began September 19th.

MINISTRY LEADERS please think about and plan for your budget needs for 2014.

HELP NEEDED:
Samaritan's Purse:  Operation Christmas Child - There is a box in the Narthex for donations.  Items needed:  School supplies, small toys, hygiene items, etc. (see list near box).  Shoe boxes with removable lids are needed immediately.  If you have any questions, contact Diane G. or Mary B.

Choir:  New choir members are always welcome!  Please see Jean P. to join.

NOTICES:
Missing--Serving spoon with purple duct tape on it, which was used at the Totman memorial.  Also, glass salad bowl, single serving size, clear with lettuce leaf pressed pattern.  If found, please bring to the church office.  Thank you!

The Back Page - from September 22, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL NEWS:  Phone interviews of the Call List nominees began on September 19th.

SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR OUR WORSHIP SERVICES:  There will be only ONE Worship Service on each of the next two Sundays, as follows--
  • Sunday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. with Guest Pastor Tim Schepman
  • Sunday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m. LWML Sunday.  And, at 10:20 a.m. Special Voters Meeting on the Revised Constitution and By-Laws
NEW CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!  Please see Jean P. if you are interested.

THANK YOU! To Reverend Hartman, Pastor Meyer, Korrina, and all the members of Grace Lutheran that worked so hard to make Stan Totman's memorial so special.  And thank you for the prayers for comfort, strength and a peaceful resolution for the whole family.  Diane Totman

ITEMS MISSING from the day of Stan's memorial:  A serving spoon with purple duct tape on it; and, a clear glass salad bowl (single serving size) with lettuce leaf pressed design.  If found, please bring these to the church office.  Thank you!

HELP NEEDED:
Samaritan's Purse:  Operation Christmas Child -- Donations needed include:  Toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash cloths, towels, socks, hair ties/barrettes, ball caps, watches, hard candy, small toys (ie; slinky, yoyo, kazoo, jumprope, small stuffed animals), sunglasses, coloring books, notepads, crayons, pens/pencils, stickers.  Please NO chocolate(s) or liquid(s).  Please bring these items to Grace no later than Wednesday, October 16th.  This will be the last day to pack and ship.  See Diane G. or Mary B. with any questions.  PS--We also need shoeboxes with removable lids!!!

Office Volunteer:  To answer the phones for Tuesday, October 1st through Thursday, October 3rd.

The Back Page - from September 15, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL PROCESS:  A list of candidates has been posted in the Library, along with a list of pre-call interview questions.  Interviews will begin after the Call Committee meets today.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 
There will be only ONE Worship Service on the following dates (the Basic Service/Bible Study will not be held on these dates)--

Sunday, Sept. 22:
  • 9am:  Divine Worship Service
  • 10:30am:  Question & Answer Session regarding the Revised Constitution and By-Laws.
  • 12:15pm: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans:  Economic Update Presentation 
Sunday, Sept. 29:
  • 10am:  Combined Service with Guest Pastor Tim Schenman
Sunday, Oct. 6:
  • 9am:  Divine Worship Service
  • 10:30am:   Special Voters Meeting for the Revised Constitution and By-Laws.

MEMORIAL FUNDS REPORT:  1) In honor of Claudia Walker, a cement bench with plaque was placed at St. Paul's Cemetery.  2) In honor of Gerald Tappe, 24 small print & 12 large print Bibles were purchased.  3) In honor of Larry Ross, 36 more Bibles were purchased.  Thank you to all who contributed to these memorials.
Carolyn Roth, Memorial Committee Chairman

GLC CHOIR:  New choir members are always welcome!  Please see Choir Director Jean Poff for details.

PRAYER CHAIN:  Please pick up your updated prayer chain list in your mailboxes.  We need to start using the new list on immediately. 

EVENTS:
LWML Meeting open to all congregants and guests!  On Wednesday, September 18th at 10:30am in the Social Hall, our featured speaker will be a representative from Ronald McDonald House.  All Grace members--male and female--and their guests are invited to attend!  Our hostesses are preparing yummy desserts and beverages.  We are hoping for a great turnout for this event!!!

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans:  Economic Update, Sunday, September 22 at 12:15pm in the Social Hall.  Straight talk about current markets to help you answer important questions, like:  "Should I react to economic headlines?  Could my investments be doing better?  Is it time to change my financial strategy?"  Refreshments will be served.  There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.  The deadline to sign-up is Friday, September 20th.  

HELP NEEDED:
Samaritan's Purse:  Operation Christmas Child -- There is a large box in the Narthex for donated items, such as:  Toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash cloths, towels, Kleenex, socks, ball caps, watches, barrettes, hair ties, hard candy, small slinkys, sunglasses, yoyos, kazoos, coloring books, jump ropes, stickers, crayons, rulers, tablets, pens/pencils--generally, small toys, toiletry items, and school supplies!  Please NO chocolates or liquids!  Shoeboxes with removable lids are also needed!  Please bring all items to GLC no later than Wednesday, October 16th.  Contact Diane G. or Mary B. with any questions.