[Wednesday] Mount of Olives - Places of the Passion - 2

Wednesday Lent Week 2 : 2021

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

The Useful Sinner: A Story of Grace in Practice

Read the complete article here https://mbird.com/2021/01/the-useful-sinner-a-story-of-grace-in-practice/

God’s chief agents have often been notoriously weak. Moses, a murderer, was chosen to deliver the tablets of law, which contained a prohibition against his crime. Peter, a liar and coward, became a great leader of the church. David, a murdering adulterer whose misdeeds were fully chronicled, was the greatest king of the chosen people and was frequently quoted by Jesus during his ministry. Jesus used David’s words as he was dying on a cross, and St. Paul described him as a man after God’s heart. While we cannot hope to avoid sin, we can take comfort in knowing that there is a marvelous collection of useful sinners who have gone before.

Read the complete article here https://mbird.com/2021/01/the-useful-sinner-a-story-of-grace-in-practice/

[Sunday] Crumbs and Crosses - All Nations

Questions for the Week

1. Describe a time when a stereotype might cause you to think poorly of someone.

2. Read Mark 7:24-30.   Knowing that the Syrophoenician woman is from the same place as Jezebel (an evil person from the Old Testament, 1 Kings 16), what might the disciples think about this outsider to the faith?  

3. How does she respond to Jesus?   How can you see her humility?

4. What are some opportunities for you to be the hands and feet of Jesus that involve humble service towards your neighbor?  

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---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today February 28. 2021

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week March 1 - 6, 2021

LWML Meeting Monday, 1 PM

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM

Individual - Small Group Communion Wednesday, 11AM - Noon

Fellowship Brown Bag Meal Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Lenten Service (In-person & Livestreamed) Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

Marge Neuberger Memorial Saturday, 10 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK Elizabeth Griffin - 2/28, 

Ed Bock - 2/29, Sandy Zanzig - 3/1, Melinda Linderman - 3/3, 

Gene Liagre - 3/6

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given to the Glory of God by Melville & Lucille Mills. 

LWML LADIES Will be meeting tomorrow, Monday, March 1st at 1PM.   Bring a friend and share the love, fun and fellowship!   Please pick up a copy of the  Bible Study for the meeting it is on the table by the exit door.  

FELLOWSHIP BROWN BAG MEAL: Come and join your Grace friends this Wednesday between 5:30 and 6:30 PM for some socially distanced fellowship time.   Bring a meal for yourself and join us.  You don’t need to be right on time at 5:30, however the service will start at 6:30.  This past Wednesday we had 12 for the meal and 26 attend the service.   Come and share in the Fellowship!

CALLED HOME: This past Monday, 2/22, we were informed that Tony Young had passed away and our former member, retired pastor Ron Irsch also passed away.   Please keep both their families in your thoughts and prayers.    Bettie Irsch’s current address is: 1944 Outer Circle Drive; Oviedo, FL, 32765.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MARGE NEUBERGER This next Saturday, March 6, 2021, Grace will hold a Memorial Service for our sister in the faith, Marge Neuberger, who was called home to rest on December 20, 2020.   Please come and help support her husband Norm and the family. The service starts at 10 AM. 

FAMILY MEALS! Collection is underway! For a list of needs, please check the bulletin board in the narthex.  Families helping families understand the importance of a family meal shared around the family table. Family Meals, provides the food, families provide the memories. We need your help to provide Easter meal bags to these Saint Lucie families. Family Meals set a goal of helping 2300 Treasure Coast families this Easter!

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

WINN DIXIE SUPPORT For the month of February Winn Dixie on Bayshore and PSL Boulevard will donate $1 for each reusable bag you purchase for $2.49 to Grace Lutheran for the Alzheimer's Community Care center.   Grace received $40 last year from this effort. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com

GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community.  Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community.    We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Why The Beatitudes Are Still So Revolutionary

Read the complete article here https://www.relevantmagazine.com/faith/why-the-beatitudes-are-still-so-revolutionary/

I’m sitting on a hillside overlooking Galilee, where tradition and scholars say that Jesus spoke his Sermon on the Mount.

It’s my third time here. I love it. Each time, there’s a sense of coming home.

To my right I can see the city of Tiberius, which was founded by Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great, and named after the Roman emperor Tiberius in the year AD 20. Beyond that into the distance is the land known as the West Bank, the Occupied Territories, or simply Palestine. Ahead of me is the Sea of Galilee, and on the horizon, the mouth of the Jordan River.

To my left I can see the hills of the Golan Heights, and beyond there is Syria with all its suffering and chaos.

If I walk a mile or two down the hillside, I will reach Capernaum, where Peter lived, the scene of so many stories from the Christian Scriptures.

I sit here in the Mediterranean sunshine, thinking and meditating and contemplating life with all its interweaving of people and stories and joy and pain.

Read the complete article here https://www.relevantmagazine.com/faith/why-the-beatitudes-are-still-so-revolutionary/

Texas Supplies Needed.

Supplies Needed

If you can help with plumbing supplies, please send them to the
Texas District warehouse at:

Concordia Lutheran Church
16801 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
Attention: Julie Tucker

Even small quantities will help repair homes, schools and churches.

Plumbing Material Needs

Copper pipe
◦ 1/2 inch
◦ 3/4 inch
◦ 1 inch

Copper fittings
◦ 1/2 inch 90s Tees, caps, couplings, male adapters and female adapters
◦ 3/4 inch 90s tees, caps, couplings, male adapters and female adapters
◦ 1 inch 90s tees, caps, couplings, male adapters and female adapters

PVC PIPE
◦ Schedule 40 – 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch
◦ Schedule 80- 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch

PVC fittings
◦ Schedule 40 and schedule 80
◦ 1/2 inch 90s tees, caps, plugs, couplings, male adapters, female adapters
◦ 3/4 inch 90s tees, caps, couplings, female and male adapters
◦ 1 inch 90s tees, caps, couplings, female and male adapters

PEX tubing
◦ 1 inch
◦ 3/4 inch
◦ 1/2 inch

Fittings for PEX tubing
◦ 1 inch tees, 90s male adapters and female adapters
◦ 3/4 inch tees, 90s male adapters and female adapters
◦ 1/2 inch tees, 90s male adapters and female adapters

Iron pipe ball valves
◦ 1/2 inch
◦ 3/4 inch
◦ 1 inch

[Wednesday] Bethany - Places of the Passion - 1

Wednesday Lent Week 1 : 2021

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Blessed Curse - All Nations

Questions for the Week

1. Describe a time when you saw God’s love for someone different than you.

2. Read Galatians 3:7-14.   What do you think the works of the law are today that we hold onto, looking for our own righteousness?

3. According to Galatians 3, what does Jesus do for us in those times when we seem to be self-righteous?

4. How can experiencing God’s grace in a time when you messed up, help you love others?

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---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today February 21. 2021

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week February 22 - 27, 2021

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM

Individual - Small Group Communion Wednesday, 11AM - Noon

Fellowship Brown Bag Meal Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Lenton Service (In-person & Livestreamed) Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK  Bradley Hoffman - 2/21,  

                                                                    Claren Kerstner - 2/25

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given in memory of Frances & Bill Horton by Jay Horton.

 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THIS WEEK: Robert & Marlys Pellin 2/22/2002 (19 yrs), 

FELLOWSHIP BROWN BAG MEAL: Come and join your Grace friends this Wednesday between 5:30 and 6:30 PM for some socially distanced fellowship time.   Bring a meal for yourself and join us.  You don’t need to be right on time at 5:30; however, the service will start at 6:30.

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

WINN DIXIE SUPPORT For the month of February Winn Dixie on Bayshore and PSL Boulevard will donate $1 for each reusable bag you purchase for $2.49 to Grace Lutheran for the Alzheimer's Community Care center.   Grace received $40 last year from this effort. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com
GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Bible Study] Mark Chapter10 - Zoom to Scripture

[Ash Wednesday] 2021 Live Stream

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

What Has He Done With My Church?

Missionary to America Trinidad Castaneda

It was clear to everyone. After more than a century, the church in Arvin, California, had to close.  “New” people had moved in. The majority spoke Spanish, and because of barriers of culture and language, the twenty five people left in the old church were not able to share their love with these new residents. But, instead of selling out and allowing their building to be turned into an apartment or restaurant, they searched for a larger church nearby, one that would honor the soul of the building, one that would use the building as a tool to reach the newcomers. They found that church in St. John Lutheran Church, in nearby Bakersfield.

And St. John, Bakersfield found Missionary to America Trinidad Castaneda. The church did change, and some people wondered, “What has he done with my church?”

“Trini,” as he is known to his friends, came to Chicago when he was five years old.  Born in Durango, Mexico, like many, he and his family followed his father to the US,  searching for a better life.  They settled in Chicago; the commuter train behind the house kept them awake sometimes. Trini had no idea he would grow up to be a missionary to America. However, he found meaning in working with Rev. Julio Loza, pastor of St. Matthew, on 21st street in Chicago.

As he grew into a young man, he helped out at St. Matthew, becoming a youth worker.

He began taking classes in a special program at the Hispanic Institute to prepare Spanish speaking pastors. The courses used an adult, “action-reflection” model. It was “just in time” learning. The courses made more sense to the students because what they taught was needed by the missionary at the time – they gave Trini what he needed to minister to young people. During those days he worked odd jobs; like St. Paul, he was bi vocational. Called to Oklahoma City, he stayed nineteen years, beginning a mission among immigrants from Latin America. That is when the call came to Arvin.

The first thing he did after arriving was to scope out needs of the Arvin community. There was an old service building, where food and clothing was shared with the poor, and where children could come after school for tutoring. The building was in terrible shape.  The new missionary organized a team from the old core group to paint and make repairs on the run down building. Spanish speaking people who used the facility were impressed with the changes, and were more impressed with the concern of this older Anglo church. Missionary Castaneda began worship in Spanish. That was three years ago. Today seventy people worship the Lord there, fifty of them at the Spanish service. And then the missionary did what all good missionaries do.

Trinidad Castaneda began a training course for adults. Seven graduated from that home grown training – and are being challenged to begin study through the Hispanic Institute. Some of them will become missionaries. This is what St. Paul and the other apostles did. This is what missionaries do.

“What has He done with my church?” He has brought a new spirit.  He, the Holy Spirit, has taken hold of that hundred year old church in Arvin – and given it His missionary spirit. Praise the Lord for what He’s done.

Taken From https://missionnationpublishing.com/uncategorized/what-has-he-done-with-my-church/

All Nations

New Sermon Series for Lent.

All throughout the Gospels people’s nationalities are mentioned. Why are the gospel writers spending precious ink telling us where some of these people are from? Perhaps, their nationality is part of the story and shows us another part of God’s love for all people.

All Nations - The Diversity of the Gospel

All throughout the Gospels, people’s nationalities are mentioned. Why are the gospel writers spending precious ink telling us where some of these people are from? Perhaps, their nationality is part of the story and shows us another part of God’s love for all nations.

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[Video] Grace Building Dedication Feb 14th

Join us Sunday February 14th at 9:45 For a dedication of our new building

Grace Lutheran Church Members and Friends have been contributing toward growth and outreach since its first gathering on December 6, 1990. From early on members and friends have made contributions toward the future growth of Grace Lutheran through their special gifts and contributions. Listed below are the names of many of the members of whom memorial gifts have been given in honor of to help make this new facility that we share with Alzheimer's Community Care a reality

• Earl and Jenny Butler

• Richard and Doris Young

• Walter and Deloris Donn

• Fred Richey

• Norm and Jean Kee

• Tom Coffman Bill Nolte

• Bridget Raymond

• Rose Wytiaz

• Anna Ide Joan Schulein

• Richard Tunning

• Arlene Garbers

• Richard Brendlinger

• Ron Scheer

• Barbara Young

• Tom Roksvold

• Barbara Bock

We remember the Saints listed above through their families and friends that have contributed financial memorials to help make this building possible. Thank You!

Check Back here later for more.

• A write up about the building project

• Pictures of building

• Video of Service (we will not be able to live stream) Sunday evening the video will go up.

• Pictures of the Service

[Sunday] Breaking Dysfunction - Faith and Family Dysfunction

Questions for the Week

1. Describe something or someone you have had to forgive?

2. Read Genesis 50:15-21.  What causes Joesph’s brothers to doubt his forgiveness?

3. When someone has forgiven you, what causes you to doubt that forgiveness?

4. Read Romans 8:26-30.  How can you have confidence in the forgiveness Jesus has given to you?

5. What actions can you take to show others that you’ve truly forgiven them?

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---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today February 14. 2021

Valentine's Day All Day

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Blessing of the New Building 9:45 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week February 15 - 20, 2021

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM

Ash Wednesday- With Communion Wednesday, 11 AM and 7 PM

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK  Sebastian Sherwood & Jack Gebhardt - 2/14, 

McKenna Lynch - 2/15, Midge Watts, Susan Schill & Lon Smith - 2/18, 

Sherry Self - 2/19, Kevin Mattox - 2/20

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given by Claude & Pat Hessee in celebration of Karen & Matthew’s birthdays  and Linda & Joe Gannon in memory of Linda’s mom, Elsa Weingartner.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Thomas & Marilyn Piotrowicz - 2/17/1988 (33Years)

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

WINN DIXIE SUPPORT For the month of February Winn Dixie on Bayshore and PSL Boulevard will donate $1 for each reusable bag you purchase to Grace Lutheran for the Alzheimer's Community Care center.   Grace received $40 last year from this effort. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com

GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Bible Study] Mark Chapter 9+10 - Zoom to Scripture

The Gospel is Not Self-Care: Overcoming Burnout

Read the article at https://mbird.com/2021/02/the-gospel-is-not-self-care-overcoming-burnout/

Talk of burnout usually unfolds in statistics. There are percentages and fractions. A high percentage of people in a given profession feel “emotionally unequipped” for their job. One in five members of another profession report a major health problem attributed to their work. A low but statistically significant percentage of people in the same profession reported extreme stresses on their families. A lower but terrifyingly high number report something worse. We hear these statistics in seminars we attend for our employers or central church offices. Maybe we read them in some clickbait that floated onto our social media page. But wherever they land, these stories are meant to warn us. Care for yourself or else.

Read the article at https://mbird.com/2021/02/the-gospel-is-not-self-care-overcoming-burnout/

Florida Covid Vaccine & St Lucie Co Vaccine Info

Port St Luice’s Vaccine page is particularly good. Lots of useful info.

Vaccinee Update! 2/9/21

Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program on Feb. 12.

More than 1,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in 22 states are receiving federal vaccine allocations this week, with an emphasis on locations that reach customers in underserved communities with limited access to health care.

All three Walmart locations and one Sam's Club location in Port St. Lucie will receive vaccines:

• Walmart, 10855 S. U.S. 1

• Walmart, 1850 S.W. Gatlin Blvd.

• Walmart, 902 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd.

• Sam's Club, 1750 S.W. Gatlin Blvd.

For more information, visit www.cityofpsl.com/vaccine and click "How to Get a Shot."

Here is the Florida Covid Vaccine Page

Here is the St Lucie Co Covid page.

Sign up for the St Luice co alert system for the fastest covid information.

Here is the Publix Vaccine Page

St. Lucie County COVID 19-Update, Jan. 8, 2021

[Sunday] Self Differentiation- Faith and Family Dysfunction

Questions for the Week

1. When is a time you gave into peer pressure and lacked self-differentiation in a relationship in your life?  What was the result?

2. Read Genesis 37:12-36.   How do Joseph's brothers fail to self-differentiate? What result does that have?

3. Share a time when you know that Jesus was able to stop and self-differentiate?  What does that mean for you?

4. There are many powerful voices that guide us from places like the TV, radio, print, and other social organizations. How can you make sure you think things through for yourself and like how Christ would have you do in those situations?

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---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today February 7. 2021

Worship Service 8:30 AM

Second Worship Service and

  video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM

Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 PM - Noon

Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM

AA 7:30 PM

Rest of the week February 8 - 13, 2021

Adopt-A-Mile Tuesday, 8:30 AM

Olivet School Tuesday, 8 AM - 1 PM 

Individual/Family Communion Wednesday, 11 AM - Noon

Bible Study Thursday, 11 AM

          also on  Zoom  

Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM

For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS:  

Valentine's Day - Next Sunday!

Ash Wednesday - February 17th - 11 AM and 7 PM - With Communion

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK  John Behrens - 2/7, Joyce Strickler - 2/8, Jenny Brendlinger - 2/10, Barbara Sutterfield - 2/11

THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by Mary Anne Roksvold in memory of loved ones.

ADOPT-A-MILE will be THIS Tuesday, February 9th at 8:30 AM!   Our meeting place will be on the corner of Torino and Conus.  For more information contact: Judy Fredrich (561) 315-9555  retslvnlg@outlook.com

PLEASE CALL PEOPLE:  The COVID quarantines began in March 2020 and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home for 9 months.   So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail.  Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door. 

WINN DIXIE SUPPORT For the month of February Winn Dixie on Bayshore and PSL Boulevard will donate $1 for each reusable bag you purchase to Grace Lutheran for the Alzheimer's Community Care center.   Grace received $40 last year from this effort. 

COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups.   Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.   

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL!  Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person!  Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask.   The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home.  (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.

SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM:  Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting  Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends.  All are welcome!  www.GraceLutheranPSL.com
GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Finding Quiet After the Marathon

Read the Whole Article Here https://mbird.com/2021/01/finding-quiet-after-the-marathon/

trong strides, swinging arms, tired-yet-powerful legs propelling myself forward — this is how I imagined myself finishing my first marathon. Imagining how my marathon would go was a strategy I’d used in races before, along with repeating phrases like “I am strong!” when experiencing pain. Coupled together, these strategies are meant to help runners cope with the mentally grueling aspect of racing. But as most marathoners can attest, the actual race didn’t go as I’d hoped. I hit “The Wall.” Cramps crept up at mile 18 and caused my fantastic finish to be more of a horrific hobble. My marathon ended with me crying into the arms of a finish line volunteer. She put a gold medal around my neck. I kissed it. And then I vomited. 

After my marathon, my typical reply when people aske………………………………..

Read the Whole Article Here https://mbird.com/2021/01/finding-quiet-after-the-marathon/

[Sunday] Bitterness - Faith and Family Dysfunction

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What Had happened at Grace this week.