ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
Wednesday
9:30 pm -  Backpack Ministry
6:30 pm - Choir Practice
7:30 p.m. - Worship Band Practice
Thursday
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer

♦     Join us for Saints Alive on Monday, October 12, at noon! We'll enjoy our usual potluck lunch followed by a fun afternoon of fellowship.    

♦     Social Ministry focus for October 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, 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!

♦     Trick-or-Treating will take place on Saturday, October 31^st from 6 pm to 8 pm. Volunteers will gather in costume at 5:30 pm to set up. Join us as we greet our neighbors and share treats! Please bring candy donations as we prepare for the event.

♦     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, Anne Calhoun, Mabel Carreira, June Clark, Willah Cockrell, Rickey Cotton, Julie Dunston, Carol Grzegorczyk, Judy Haer, Jeff Hale, Gloria Hanchard, Brian Hosty, James & Gray Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Al Landis, Al Lebel, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Lynda Mack, Ron & Flo Mari, Barbara McPeak, Monica Mencia, Avery Monroe, Art Pranno, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Colline Simpson, Tim Simpson, Arleen & Richard Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Sue Stark, Natalie Thiele, 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 -- Kristen Storms       
       Music - Gene Hodges, Organist, Organist; Art Pranno, Choir Director
       Ushers --  Mike Shocik
       Doorkeeper -- Richard Tenold
       Altar Guild - Phyllis Whidden, Mary Buschbacher, Jean Fico
       Coffee Hour - Desiree Evered
       Flowers -- Janet Morris: For God’s Blessings

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