ANNOUNCEMENTS - SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003

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SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003

GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME TO WORSHIP. Grace Lutheran Church welcomes all as God's children, and with Christ's guidance offers a caring, friendly atmosphere for Worship, Spiritual Growth, Fellowship, and Education. We support the mission and programs of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and provide opportunities and challenges to serve the human and spiritual needs of our wider community.

-Worship Schedule-

8:00 AM - LBW Holy Communion Setting II

9:15 AM - Education Hour (Sunday School & Adult Forum)

10:30 AM - Holy Communion Now the Feast and Celebration

Chidcare at Grace
is available Sundays from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Peter Young is our childcare provider. Our nursery is located in the Pearson Hall Education Building.
Ask an usher for directions!

Lenten Wednesdays
for Kids!

You may be asking, what is this season called Lent that the church celebrates? Come and find out every Wednesday from March 12th through April 9th. We will be learning about Lent through crafts, games, and various activities! There will also be a soup and bread dinner provided. Join us starting at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.!

Lent Wednesday Classes for Preschool - Adult

Adult Study Time:
Recognizing the Stranger

In the gospel of Luke there is a wonderful story about the resurrected Jesus meeting two disciples on the Road to Emmaus. (Luke 24:13-35) It is one of the most vivid and intriguing stories on the New Testament. But it is also disturbing. If the risen Christ walking and talking with two of his disciples is unrecognizable, how are you and I going to ever recognize God's presence with us today? The stranger comes suddenly out of nowhere. Maybe we recognize him; maybe we don't. But it was when the disciples invited the unknown Jesus in to have dinner that the stranger became the friend. Join us for a five-part series on Wednesday evenings; Hope and Hospitality: the Stranger in our Midst. Then the Adults will go up to the Fireside room for 45 minutes of Group Time. The children will stay in Pearson. We'll all be back together at 7:30 for Vespers in the Fireside Room. Hope you can join us and invite a friend!

Preschool thru 5th grade

What is this season called LENT all about? Why does the church celebrate it? Come and find out! We will be learning about LENT through crafts, games, and various activities!

Grades 6-12th Grade

We'll be following the themes of hospitality and strangers in our midst. You have just as much impact, as anyone else does, when it comes to sharing faith and Jesus. Join us and be so bold as to bring a friend!

LENTEN

WEDNESDAYS

March 12—April 9

• 6:00 p.m. -- Soup and Bread

• 6:45 p.m. -- Education Hour (for all ages)

• 7:30 p.m. -- Vespers Worship

Russia Auction Sunday
April 6, 2003

Silent Auction 11:30-12:30 p.m. in Fireside and Library
and
Mini-live Auction and Lunch 1:00 p.m. in Pearson Hall

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

If you've been itching to get into a great, honest, challenging, and always exciting study group - do we have the opportunity for you! Every Wednesday morning we meet from 9 am to 10 am in the Library.

We've just finished the book of Job and will be beginning Ecclesiastes on the 19th. "Vanity of vanities...all is vanity" says the author. Find out why

Pick up one of many devotional booklets available from the Narthex for your Lenten Journey!

Christian Education Announcement - Please Read!

Parents please remember that Sunday School opening starts promptly at 9:15am! Please try and be punctual so the children can participate and enjoy all aspects of Sunday School. Thank you!

Congregational Council

Name	Office	Liaison to
Jeanne Bodin		Worship and Music
Ed Giaimo	Vice-president	Property Committee
Chester Haugland		Evangelism
Don Hill		Education
Wesley Howell		Pastor
Howard Johnson	Treasurer	Finance
Megan Johnson		Education
Rebecca Lee	Dir. Christian Education
Mark Luthi		Social Concerns
Mike Mattie		Inreach/Fellowship
Rod Nelson		President
Eric Pfaff		Youth and Family
Tom Pfaff	Secretary	Evangelism
Leena Prindle	Dir. Youth and Family
Chris Zimmerman		Social Concerns

Become a Youth Mission Team Sponsor!

The Grace Lutheran Youth mission team is looking for sponsors for our Yakima Reservation Mission Trip. The money generated from sponsorship will go directly to the work of the team as they paint/restore homes and work with children's day ministries on the Yakima reservation from July 6 - 11, 2003. Our group will be participating in the Youthworks! Missions program.

As a team this trip will cost approx. $2200 ($220 per team member!). For a donation of only $30 you can sponsor and participate in this awesome ministry Sponsorship includes:

•A certificate of sponsorship

•A personalized postcard from the Yakima Reservation

•A partnership with the youth of Grace restoring houses, ministries, lives, and faith… the work of Jesus in Yakima and Bellevue.

•A new look at missions through the eyes, ears, and hearts of the participants.

•A super reason to pray for an entire week (you'll receive a prayer calendar).

•An invitation to our Sponsor dessert in September

The sponsorship table will open today in the Fireside Room. You will be able to make a donation following the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services on these days or feel free to mail or bring your sponsorship donation to the church office during the week. Please bring your donations in by April 4th.

Thank You!

PASSION SUNDAY
APRIL 13. 2002
8:00 AND 10:30 A.M.

MAUNDYTHURSDAY
APRIL 17, 2002
7:30 P.M.

GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 18, 2002
7:30 P.M.

EASTER SUNDAY
APRIL 20, 2002
FESTIVALWORSHIP
AT 8:00 AND 10:30 A.M.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
9:00 TO 10:00 A.M.

EASTER EGG HUNT
AT 9:30 AM

REMEMBER TO BRING BLOSSOMS FROM YOUR YARD ON EASTER MORNING FOR THE "FLOWER CROSS" IN THE COURTYARD!

ALSO, EASTER LILY SIGN-UPS ARE LOCATED IN THE NARTHEX.

Holden Village
Grace Group Trip
This Summer
July 21-28

Plans are underway for another group trip to Holden Village. Cost per person for the week is:

Adults: $303
Age 12-17: $242
Age 4-11: $152
Age 0-3: $76

This fee pays for room, board, program, and activities. Sheets are available in the Narthex and in the office with general info about Holden and "what to bring".

This year's summer theme is: "For the Healing of the World". As Holden write in their newsletter. " We must examine the sickness and suffering of our world and of our lives-the physical ills as well as the economic, social, political, environmental, and spiritual struggles that effect people around the world. We will study how God heals, in scripture and in our lives. We will consider the roles of confession, forgiveness, reconciliation, and salvation in healing." Added to this are the always available hikes, pottery, basket making, weaving and wonderful worship. Specially programmed activities for children, ages three through High School are available in the mornings to free parents for sessions.

Space is limited so be sure to check out the sign up sheets in the narthex or office. Talk to Pastor Howell for more information.

Vacation Bible School 2003-"Spirit Life"'

This year for VBS we will be joining with St. Luke's Lutheran Church in hosting Camp Lutherwood Day Camp! Four highly-qualified college age counselors will be coming to Grace and leading your children in learning all about "Spirit Life." They will have small group, crafts, off-site field trips, singing, snack, and Bible study times. The date for this event will be August 11-15. It will start at 9am and go till 3:30pm everyday. Registration for this event is $80. Scholarships available upon request.

For further information or questions, please contact Rebecca Lee at (425)-454-4344 or e-mail her at reljambo@aol.com.

Coming soon...

Wedneday Evenings in Lent - Soup Supper, Bible Study, and Evening Vespers from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
April 6 - Russia Auction 2003 Silent Auction 11:30-12:30 p.m. in Fireside and Library; Mini-live Auction and Lunch 1:00 p.m. in Pearson Hall
April 13 - Palm Sunday Festival Worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Festival begins in Pearson Hall.
April 17 - Maundy Thursday Worship at 7:30 p.m.
April 18 - Good Friday - Evening Vespers at 7:30 p.m.
April 20 - The Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Sunday - Festival Worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt between services.

Recurring Events

Wednesday AM Bible Study - Each Wed. -9:00 AM in the Library.
Wednesday AM Circle - Second Wed. -9:30 AM in the Fireside Room.
Wednesday PM Circle - Second Wed. -12:30 PM in the Fireside Room.
Thursday AM Circle - Second Thurs. - 10:00 AM in the Fireside Room.
Book Discussion Group - meets the third Thursday at 1:30 PM in the Library.
Bell Choir - Recess rehearses Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM.
Voice Choir - Rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM.
Congregational Council meets the second Monday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Fireside Room.
Mutual Ministry meets the second Tuesday of the month at noon in the Library.
Prayer Group meets every Tuesday in the Library at 9:30 AM.
Quilters meet each Wednesday except second of the month at 10:00 AM in Pearson Hall.
Worship and Music meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Library.
Men's Group breakfast - International House of Pancakes, near Fred Meyer in Bellevue second Monday the month 9 AM.
High School Youth Group meets first and third Sunday of each month 5 to 7 PM.
Evangelism Committee meets Thursday before Council in the Library at 6 PM.

MISSION STATEMENT

Grace Lutheran Church -welcomes all as God's children and with Christ's guidance offers a caring, friendly atmosphere for worship, spiritual growth, fellowship and education. We support the mission and programs of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and provide opportunities and challenges to serve the human and spiritual needs of our wider community.