ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
Coffee Hour
Student Farewell & Film Screening
Monday
6:00 p.m. - Tai Chi Class
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - Backpack Ministry
6:30 p.m. -  Choir Practice
Thursday
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer
Friday
7:30 p.m. - Game Night

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♦     Student Farewell:  In today’s coffee hour we will celebrate our Florida Southern soon-to-be graduates, Ben, Lexi, and Sophia Grace! We will also host a screening of The Conversation—a film made by FSC students and shot in our sanctuary—& meet the filmmakers.

♦    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.

♦     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.

♦     Game Night:  Friends, faith, and fun unite! The first Friday of every month is Game Night at Grace, hosted in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m. We will have board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. Light refreshments are provided. Bring a friend or neighbor—we look forward to seeing you there!

♦     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 May 17 at 11:20 for the next in our series of discussions on Renewing the Church.

♦     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.

♦    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.

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

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Barbara Carpanini, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Willah Cockrell, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Christen Egelkraut, Carol Grzegorczyk, 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, Sue Stark, Henry Tomlinson, Glenn Van Benschoten, Gary Venable, Connie Wasserman, Greg Wasserman, Beverly & Ray Watson, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham.

♦   Serving Today:     
       Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Assisting Minister -- George Braatz
       Music -- Rita Fandrich, Pianist
       Ushers --  P.J. Blanchette & Mark Thomsen
       Doorkeeper -- Richard Tenold
       Altar Guild - Mary Buschbacher & Phyllis Whidden
       Coffee Hour - Mark & Naomi Thomsen
       Flowers --  Jim & Vera Hall: For Blessings Received
                        Art Pranno: In Memory of James Dixon
       Birthday - 4/27: Mary Gillan

Worship Opportunities
       Sunday Morning Worship in-person and livestreamed at 10:00 a.m. 
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