WELCOME TO GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Our Church Activities for This Week of July 29, 2012
Today8:00amHeritage Worship Servicein Sanctuary
9:30amBlended Worship Service in the Sanctuary
9:30amSunday School for Children and Bible Studies for Adults
11:00amContemporary Worship in Family Life Center
11:00amAdult Bible Studies
Monday
Tuesday6:30pmAdult Inquiry Class, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday 5:15pmSupper begins, Family Life Center
6:30pmBible Studyin Sanctuary
7:30pmPrayer Tree
Thursday 5:30pmSingle Momz, Fellowship Hall
Friday
Saturday
Next Sunday8:00amHeritage Worship Service in Sanctuary
9:30amBlended Worship Servicewith Holy Communion in Sanctuary
9:30amSunday School for Children and Adults
11:00amContemporary Worshipwith Holy Communion in Family Life Center
11:00amAdult Bible Studies
With glad rejoicing we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism today at the 9:30 am service for
Kieran Annabella Fanta. Kieran is the daughter of Brad Rose and Nadia Fanta and was born May 20, 2012. Kieran’s godparents are Stefan and Savita Gerville-Reache. Welcome to the family of God at Grace, Kieran!
Due to the Mens Retreat, there will be no 11 am Bible study in Room 206, Larry Holden’s class today.
WHAT:Grace Lutheran Church Family Retreat
WHEN:Friday, August 31st - Sunday, September 2nd
WHERE:Fontana Dam, Fontana, NC
HOW: Stop by the Information Desk, located in Narthex for more information
and to register
The deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 12th!!!
Youth News…2012 Jr. High Fall Gathering
Friday, September 21 - Saturday, September 22 at First Lutheran Camp, Soddy Daisy, TN
This years theme is “Exposed”, based on Hebrews 4:12-13!
Cost $45 to include lodging, food and all material needed for the weekend
Registration forms (deadline is Aug. 15) are now available outside of the youth office or at visitgrace.org
Water Angels Back to School Block Party – Saturday, August 11
We would appreciate donations of new backpacks, wide ruled paper, rulers, #2 pencils, Crayola
crayons, Elmers glue, Fiskar scissors, glue sticks, 3 prong folders, and spiral notebooks. They can
be placed in the box labeled Water Angels in the coffee area. I know that these less fortunate children will appreciate your generosity. If you have questions, you can contact Sandy Heath at 247-8866.
Donations of cash will also be accepted by Sandy Heath or Mike Murphy to buy the supplies needed.
Rally Day begins August 19th for our Sunday School Children
This year’s theme is “…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus,
the founder and perfecter of our faith…” Parents are encouraged to meet their child’s new teacher.
We also need a co-teacher for both the 3 year old class as well as the 2nd grade class.
Please contact Frieda Guthrie for more information.
Contribution statements for January-June 2012 can be found in your church mailbox. After you look them over, please contact Harvey Booher, our Financial Secretary, at if you have any discrepancies.
Beth Moore Women’s Conference in Knoxville
A group of ladies will be going to the Beth Moore Women’s Conference Aug 10-11 at Thompson-Boling Arena. If you
are interested in strengthening your own relationship with God, contact Donna Anderson at (865) 607-7288 for tickets. Cost is $65.00. We will leave Grace at 6:00 pm Friday evening. Wristbands will be mailed to each individual or group
that registers to be worn for admission to the event.
Friday Schedule:Saturday Schedule:
6:00 p.m. Doors Open to Attendees 7:30 a.m.Doors Open
7:00 p.m. Event begins 8:30 a.m.Event begins
9:30 p.m. Dismiss 10 a.m.Break
10:30 a.m.Event resumes
12:00 p.m.Event concludes
Employment Opportunities
First Lutheran School is accepting applications for the position of School Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time position (with benefits if needed), beginning immediately. The position requires someone with strong interpersonal skills, administration support experience, and excellent PC skills (MS Word, Excel, e-mail, etc.). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: communication with school faculty and parents, general office duties, data entry and filing, managing phones and messages, computer tasks, mail distribution, calendar coordination, etc. Most important will be the daily interaction that this individual will have with the school students, so they must have a love for children and for the Lord. Individuals wishing to apply for the position should contact the Principal, Ruth Blackwell, at (865)524-0308, ext. 24 or at .
Richard Sturk, a member of Grace, works for O’Reilly Auto Parts on Kingston Pike. They are currently hiring drivers to deliver auto parts several days a week. You must be 21. If you are interested, please contact O’Reilly Auto Parts directly.
Do you know of anyone selling a reliable, used vehicle that can be purchased for
a family’s transportation back and forth to school, church and the grocery?
If so, please contact the church office with the information at 691-2823 or
email at
Sunday School Classes at 9:30 am Today
Pastoral Bible Study –Study of Moses– Family Life Center Narthex
Dick Dettmering –Summer Topic of the Day-- Family Life Center Classroom 111
Guys in the Garage –“Honor Begins at Home” -- FLC Classroom 112
Joel Roettger – 1 Corinthians– Family Life Center Classroom 113
Women Seeking Wisdom –-“Power of a Praying Woman” --Classroom 114
Harvey Booher – “The Gospel as Revealed in the Old Testament” – FLC Classroom 115
Sunday School Classes at 11 am Today
Hurtubise’s Hot Topic –“Current Events” – Room #203
++++++++ Serving at Our Worship Service Today ++++++++
8:00am Traditional9:30am Blended11:00am Contemporary
Elder:Paul GuthrieLee BakerTodd Duenckel
Worship Assistant:Larry VoorheesDave Harjala
Altar:Sherry Schoolcraft…………………………………………………………
Acolyte:Lauren StricklandJackson Henningfield
Reader:Steve PetersonDee Ruediger
Greeters:Allen & Mary SchultzUrsula Hays
Information Booth:
Childrens Church:Frieda Guthrie, Daren/Becky Daenzer, Jonathan Bueckman, Kyle Larson
Nursery:………………………………………………………………Jenny Payne
Ushers:Byron Mahan,Chris Dodson
Don Mings
Church Staff Email Addresses
Senior Pastor Rich Elseroad:
Associate Pastor Justin Bell:
Associate Pastor Mark
Executive Director, Jim
Office Administrator, Joan Scraggs:
Office Secretary, Linda Jaekel:
Director of Children’s Ministries, Frieda
Director of Music, Donna Bueckman:
Organist and Choirmaster, Brian
Dir.Contemp Worship, Tech& Small Groups, Rick
Director of Lay Ministry, Mitch Fisher:
Head Elder, Troy
Properties Director, Dale
Fellowship Director, Jeff
Evangelism Director, Todd
Newsletter Editor, Debbie Booher:(DeadlineAugust 1 for September)