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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS: June 7, 2026

 Our mission is to share God’s love with each other, our community, and the world.      

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
Wednesday
2:00 p.m. - Afternoon CIrcle
7:30 p.m. - Worship Band Practice
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - Quilters
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer

Friday
Office Closed

♦     Join us today as we celebrate P. Olga-Maria’s 1-Year Anniversary with our church family! Following worship, we invite everyone to stay for a special catered lunch and time of fellowship as we honor and appreciate our Pastor and this meaningful milestone together.

♦     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. 

♦     Claude “Mac” McPeak’s memorial service will be held here at Grace on Monday, June 15, at 10:30 am. We continue to hold his family in prayer.

♦     Summer Office Hours: In June and July, our office hours will be Monday – Thursday, 9 am – noon. The office will also be closed June 3 – 4 for Synod Assembly.

♦     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!

♦     New Member Welcome: On Sunday, June 28 in worship, we will be welcoming new members! We will celebrate with a special coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall. Anyone who is interested in joining our church should reach out to the Pastor.

♦     Social Ministry June Focus: VISTE. We collect food, hygiene & household items to Volunteers in Service to the Elderly, to help at-risk seniors stay in their homes.

♦     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, Betty Hilliard, Brian Hosty, James & Gray Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Lynda Mack, Ron & Flo Mari, Barbara 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 -- Terry Neal
       Music - Gene Hodges, Organist
       Ushers -- Debbie Hilliard & Carol Gilds
       Doorkeeper -- Richard Tenold
       Altar Guild - Cheri & Kevin Zarnstorff
       
Coffee Hour - Brenda Hornickle & Larry Lawrence
       Flowers --  To the Glory of God

♦   Birthdays: 6/11: Shawn Whidden

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

♦    Contact Information:       
          Office Hours:  Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon.
          Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church    863-686-5585
          745 S. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL  33801

          Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz, Pastor: pastor@gracelakeland.com
          Parish Administator - Kandyn Mathes –  church@gracelakeland.com