ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
Monday
Office Closed
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - Backpack Ministry
2:00 p.m. -  Afternoon Circle
6:30 p.m. -  Choir Practice
7:30 p.m.- Worship Band Practice
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - Quilters
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer 

♦     Game Night: Friends, faith, and fun unite! The first Tuesday this month is Game Night at Grace, hosted in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. We will have board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. Light refreshments are provided. We look forward to seeing you there! (Starting May 1, Game Night moves to 1^st Fri @7:30pm!)

♦     Saints Alive: Monday, April 13^th join Saints Alive for a potluck at noon followed by games. Please bring a white elephant gift for prizes. Just an afternoon for fun and fellowship. Call June Clark @ 863-646-1131 with any questions. All are welcome!

♦     Tai Chi: Find balance, strength, and calm in our Tai Chi class, beginning Monday, April 13 @ 6 pm. Through slow, flowing movements and mindful breathing, you’ll improve flexibility, reduce stress, and build inner focus. Perfect for all skill levels, this 6-week class helps you reconnect with your body while cultivating a sense of peace and well-being. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed, centered, and energized.

♦    On April 13 at 7pm, at Temple Emanuel, P. Olga-Maria will be speaking as part of a panel discussion on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Lead speaker Dr. Craig Collins will display museum-quality photos and offer a PowerPoint presentation.

♦    Renewing the Church: The church & the world are changing rapidly, but the good news of Jesus is timeless! Join P. Olga-Maria & Tom Hager in the Fellowship Hall April 19 at 11:20 for the next in our series of discussions on Renewing the Church.

♦    Lutheran Refresher Class: Starting Sunday Apr 26, at 2-3pm, Pastor will be leading a six-week class on Luther’s Small Catechism. Books will be provided & Zoom participation will be available for those who can’t join in person.

♦     Renewing the Church: The church and the world are changing rapidly, but the good news of Jesus is timeless! Join P. Olga-Maria and Tom Hager in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hour March 29 videos and discussions on Renewing the Church.

♦     We will host an Earth Day Singalong on Thursday, 4/23 @ 4:23 in the afternoon. Bring a friend or neighbor for this family-friendly, multigenerational event!

♦     Social Ministry April Focus: God’s Global Barnyard. This ELCA program provides farm animals, supplies, and training to help create sustainable, healthy and secure communities around the world.

♦     Please let the office know if you or any of our church family is in hospital or needs home communion.

♦    The Backpack Ministry helps feed the students of Oscar J. Pope Elementary. Please continue to bring ramen noodles and 16/18 oz creamy peanut butter.

♦    Friendship Pads: All who are worshipping with us today, especially those who are visiting with us, are invited to sign the Friendship Pad that is at the center aisle end of the pew. Please list your phone number if you are visiting. We would like to be in touch with you and to welcome you to our gathering. After you sign, please pass it down the pew and back.

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Willah Cockrell, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Christen Egelkraut, Carol Grzegorczyk, Anne Guilford, Judy Haer, Jeff Hale, Gloria Hanchard, Brian Hosty, James & Grace Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Lynda Mack, Ron & Flo Mari, Mac McPeak, Monica Mencia, Avery Monroe, Dean Powers, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Tim Simpson, Arleen & Richard Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Henry Tomlinson, Glenn Van Benschoten, Gary Venable, Connie Wasserman, Greg Wasserman, Beverly & Ray Watson, Helen & Ron Wettleson, Phyllis Whidden, and Max Wickham.

♦   Serving Today:
       Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Assisting Minister -- Terry Neal
       Music -- Gene Hodges, Organist; Art Pranno, Choir Director
                    Rita Fandrich, Pianist
                    Blake Rhoden, Craig Sotolongo, & Jerry Yake - Brass Players
       Ushers --  Debbie Hilliard & Carol Gilds
       Doorkeeper -- Richard Tenold
       Altar Guild - Kevin & Cheri Zarnstorff
       Coffee Hour - Terry & Ian Millican
       Flowers --  Sue Stark: In Memory of Ann & Glenn Wennig
       Birthdays - 4/01: Pearl Dong
                        4/03: Kaitlyn King;
                        4/04: Jean Egelkraut,
                        4/04: Jon Thiele;
                        4/06: Phyllis Whidden;
                        4/07: Larry Lawrence

Worship Opportunities:
       Sunday Morning Worship in-person and livestreamed at 10:00 a.m. 
       Online:  Website -     https://www.gracelakeland.com/live
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                       YouTube -   https://www.youtube.com/@gracelakeland/streams