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Announcements for May 11, 2025

Sunday
   10:00 a.m. Worship

Monday
    12:00 noon  Saints Alive

Wednesday
     9:30 a.m.  Food Packing
     2:00 p.m.  Afternoon Circle
     6:30 p.m.  Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
    6:15 p.m.   Centering Prayer

♦      Today we bless all those who are mothers and mother-like, those who nurture, lead and guide our lives. Thank you, Mom!

♦     May 17 at 3 PM: Olga-Maria Cruz will be ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament at Grace Lutheran Church in Rock Hill, SC. Bishop Virginia Aebischer of the South Carolina Synod will preside. Olga-Maria has been called to serve as Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Lakeland. The service will be livestreamed at gracerockhill.com.  A watch party will be held in the fellowship hall. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.  Bring a snack to share.

♦      Saints Alive will be held on Monday, May 12th at 12 p.m. with special guests Gwen Stanislowski and officers from the Lakeland Police Department.  The topic will be police involvement in the community, plus an open discussion involving questions from the attendees. Any questions, call June Clark. 863-646-1131.

♦      Rez House: Margarita Romo will be in attendance on Sunday, May 18, 2025, for worship and a question-and-answer session following service. She will share an update on Rez House and Farmworkers Self-Help, Inc.

♦      The Lake Conference of the Florida Bahamas Synod will be having their general meeting on May 31, 2025, at Reformation Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to noon. All voting members to Synod Assembly are requested to be there, and any church council members or congregation members who are interested are also invited.  The church’s address is 460 Old Polk County Rd., Lakeland, 33809.

♦      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. Also, to avoid double booking, please notify the office if you schedule a meeting at the church. 

♦      Graceful Giving: The May ingathering of supplies is for Rez House in Dade City. This migrant ministry is supported by the ELCA and other churches in the west-central Florida area. ELCA Pastor Bruce Edwards and Director Pr. Margarita Romo lead this ministry. It is a center for community, information, and activities in support of those in need. There is always a need for food supplies, with rice, beans and flour a high priority. Monetary donations are needed as well, and items that are in good repair are accepted for the Rez House Thrift Shop. Checks may be made payable to Grace with “Rez House” in the memo line.

♦      Oscar J Pope: We need 16/18 oz creamy peanut butter, Ramen Noodles and 50-100 savory and sweet snack items to use as incentives in their reading program for the remainder of the academic year.

♦      Needed: Recording Secretary for Council. If you're willing to lend a hand, please call the church office. Your contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated!

♦      The Rose Tea at Talbot House was a pleasant event. It was well attended, with good food and a great program. The next big event for the Talbot House will be the annual fundraising dinner in October.  More information will be provided when available.

♦     Prayer list: Mary Buschbacher, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Barbara Cox, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Brooklyn Farmer, 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, Tim Simpson, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Jeff Tanner, Henry Tomlinson, Gary Venable, Greg Wasserman, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham.  

♦     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. 

♦      Hearing Loop for Sanctuary: Grace recently installed a Hearing Loop in our sanctuary, a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. Set your hearing aids to the "T" setting (for Telecoil) and sound from our audio system will be transmitted directly to your hearing aids, free from background noise.  This should greatly improve clarity and understanding and let you adjust your own volume. You may need to activate the telecoil on your devices, either through your phone app or by your audiologist.  If your hearing aids don't have a Telecoil (or you don't have hearing aids but still need sound enhancement), we have portable wireless units with headphones that will pick up sound from the Hearing Loop.  If you have any questions or want more details, see one of our sound techs.  And if you would like to use a portable loop receiver with headphones, see one of our ushers.

♦     Parish News

  • Presiding Minister: The Rev. Jeannine Sweet
  • Music: Worship Band
  • Assisting Minister:  Pat Blanchette; Ushers-- Debbie Hilliard & Carol Gilds
  • Altar Guild: Mary Buschbacher & Phyllis Whidden
  • Flowers:  To the Glory of God.
  • Check out our web site at: www.gracelakeland.com. New announcements posted regularly.  Livestreams posted after worship services.  

 ♦   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                        
                      Parish Administrator - Kandyn Mathes -- churchgracelakeland@gmail.com

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