September 29, 2017
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SCREENAGERS Film at Grace October 8, 4:30 Dinner followed by Film
ABOUT THE FILM ~ Screenagers is about the impact of the digital age on children and how to help them minimize harmful effects and find balance. After seeing the film, people tell us that they feel more confident and better equipped to establish balance around screen time. This film and the material provided is geared for parents and students in grades 4-8. Grace will have free childcare available for children in lower grades.
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HOT LUNCH - Orders now open for November
Operation Christmas Child is Coming to Grace!
For the 6th year in a row Grace will be participating in the Operation Christmas Child ministry. We have the opportunity to serve Jesus by packing shoeboxes to be distributed worldwide to children in need. Each box will contain special Christmas gifts and most importantly the gift of hearing the gospel message of Jesus! Our campaign will begin October 7th and all boxes will be due back no later than Thursday, November 16th.
In addition, we will need volunteers to be at our table in the welcome center before and after weekend worship services during the campaign.
New this year! Grace will be a public OCC shoebox collection center for the week of November 13th-17th. We need to form a volunteer team for that week!
For more information and to volunteer contact Pastor Scott at sgary59@sbcglobal.net or call Yoke in the church office at 760-745-0831.
SAVE THE DATE for The LIVING NATIVITY!
We are excited to present the Living Nativity for 2017! Performances are scheduled for Friday, December 15th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 pm. This ministry is a lot of fun! Sharing the story of Jesus during the Christmas season is a sure way to make amazing memories and fill the hearts of others. We hope you can join us in making this year a success! Sign ups are available at the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4dada62fa4fa7-living
Attention 1st-4th graders...
JOB OPENINGS AT GRACE
Part-time Preschool Teacher (7:00 AM-12:00 PM)
- Applicant must have qualifying units to teach Preschool. Contact Ronae Cherkin: rcherkin@gracelcms.net
Preschool Assistant Director
- Applicant must have qualifying director units. Contact Ben Elliott: belliott@gracelcms.net
Part-time Bus Driver (1-5 trips per month)
- Applicant must be properly licensed to drive 72 passenger bus. Contact Ben Elliott: belliott@gracelcms.net
Ladies.... Join us and bring a friend to the Women's Retreat!
Sign-Ups are in full swing NOW for our Fall Grace Women’s Retreat. We have less than 20 spaces remaining…
- What: Women’s Retreat, $175 for 2 night stay with 5 delicious meals
- Where: Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Conference Center
- When: October 13-15 (Friday afternoon through Sunday around noon)
- Why: “Put off the old; Put on the new YOU” - Comprehend the transforming Truth of your identity in Christ
- Who: ALL women of Grace and our relationship communities: Invite someone to share this get-away!
- WORD: Ephesians 4:22-24 (are you looking it up?) emphasis on: “Put off the old; Put on the new YOU”
Please contact: womensministry@gracelcms.net with questions. If you need financial assistance please contact Jeanette Gilliand for confidential arrangements at 760.715.5545. Sign ups are closing October 9th - visit the Women’s Ministry cart at church services or the Church Office to reserve your spaces. Registration form is also available on our website homepage: www.gracelutheranescondido.org Click on the butterfly.
SAVE THE DATE! Pastor Jim’s “Celebrate Grace” Farewell
Plans are underway for a celebration and BBQ on January 21st, 2018. There will also be some occasions the week before for anyone to say farewell to Pastor Jim.
If you would like to contribute to Pastor’s gift, please send to the church or school office or place in the offering plate clearly marked PASTOR FAREWELL GIFT.
Watch for more news here and on Facebook as the date gets closer.