ANNOUNCEMENTS

This week at Grace
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Worship
11:15 a.m.  Bell Choir Practice
Tuesday - 7:00 p.m.  Council Meeting
Wednesday -  9:30 a.m.  Backpack Ministry
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice
7:30 p.m.  Worship Band Practice
Thursday - 6:15 p.m. Centering Prayer

♦     Today is Commitment Sunday! We will gratefully and joyfully bring our commitments forward as we gather at the Lord’s table.

♦     Wear red next week in honor of Reformation Sunday!

♦     The October focus for Social Ministry is our local SPCA. The organization relies on charitable donations-monetary, needed goods, and volunteer time towards extensive services for our community. Needed items include food, treats, toys, carabiners, harnesses, pails, and donations for vaccinations, medicine, and surgeries (Checks can be made payable to “Grace Lutheran”—note “for SPCA.”) Detailed list of needs available in the narthex. 

PS: If you’re looking for a furry companion, consider adopting. The rewards are many and the love unconditional!

♦    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.

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Carol Grzegorczyk, Anne Guilford, Judy Haer, Tom Haydock, Lydia Hodge, Brian Hosty, James & Grace Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Ron & Flo Mari, Mac McPeak, Monica Mencia, Tom & Leona Miller, Avery Monroe, Doris Muszynski, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Tim Simpson, Arleen Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Jeff Tanner, Henry Tomlinson, Gary Venable, Greg Wasserman, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham & Michelle Chattin.

♦    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.

♦    Please let the office know if you or anyone else of our family is in the hospital or desires a home visit from the pastor.

♦   Parish News:
       Presiding Minister –– The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Music: Rita Fandrich, pianist; Art Pranno, Choir Director
       Assisting Minister:  Barbara Carpanini
       Ushers – Debbie Hilliard & Carol Gilds
       Doorkeeper: Richard Tenold
       Altar Guild: Brenda Hornickle & Larry Lawrence
       Flowers: To the Glory of God
       Birthdays: 10/1: Larry Becker
                          10/20: Emily King
                          10/20: Riley King
                          10/21: Mary Flekke
                           10/22: Jack Mattson
                           10/25: Vera Hall

♦   Worship Opportunities: