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Grace Lutheran Church         2919 Miccosukee Road        Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 877-5423    Email: graceluthch@earthlink.net     Web: www.gracelutheran.faith

Facebook: @mygracelutherantally         Twitter: @mygracelutheran

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(Click here to download a copy of the Sunday bulletin announcements.)

 

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE will be held on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES will be held at Noon and at 7:00 p.m. on April 18. These services will not be live-streamed.

 

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20. OUR SUNRISE SERVICE is at 7:00 a.m. OUR CONTEMPORARY EASTER SERVICE is at 9:00 a.m., followed by our TRADITIONAL EASTER SERVICE at 11:00 a.m. Our annual EASTER BREAKFAST will be held between the services at 10:00 a.m.

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THE CHANCEL FLOWERS for Easter Sunday are given by P.E.O. Chapter GR in thanks for the use of the Fellowship Hall.

 

JOIN US IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL between the services on Easter Sunday for our annual Easter Breakfast from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 

 

GIVING/TITHING UPDATE. Our current giving/tithing is insufficient to maintain our spending plan. Your church council asks that you prayerfully consider making a special donation and/or increasing your regular giving/tithing so that we will be able to sustain the wonderful works of our church. Detailed information is on the bulletin board near the water fountain in lobby. If questions, contact Peggy Stevens at peggysFL64@gmail.com.

 

SIGN UP TO HOST FELLOWSHIP HOUR in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Mary Grant if questions, 609-602-0155 or grantmlcic@hotmail.com. Note: If you leave a food or drink donation, please leave your name so we know who provided it.

 

CHANCEL FLOWERS. The flower signup chart is on the bulletin board in the narthex. Cost is $40 per arrangement. After the second service ends you may take them home to enjoy.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE. Announcements are due in the Church Office by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday.  Please email announcements to Lisa at graceluthch@earthlink.net.

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TEXTALK is not meeting this week. We will resume meeting on April 29. 

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MANNA ON MERIDIAN. Volunteers welcome! Next Distribution Days are April 19 and May 17. Thank you for your generous donations of tuna. Manna also currently needs canned corn, green beans and black beans; 11oz – 15oz boxes of cereal; and new or used brown paper grocery bags. Place these in the bin next to the tuna bucket in the Fellowship Hall. If questions, contact Penny Rusinko, 507-213-7246 or gprusinko@gmail.com.

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RELAY FOR LIFE. GLC continues decades of annual support for the American Cancer Society by participating in the Relay for Life of the Big Bend on Friday, April 25, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Lincoln High School. Please join us at the event, walk a few laps, or make a donation to our team. Our goal is to raise $2000 and any amount you can donate is appreciated! To donate go to www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/relay-for-life.html then click on “Donate to Relay for Life” then enter “Grace Lutheran Church”. Thank you for helping GLC support the American Cancer Society!  

 

MEN’S GROUP MEETS every third Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Next meeting is April 21.

 

THE WOMEN’S GROUP GATHERING will be on Tuesday, April 22, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This is the final gathering until fall. We’d love for you to join us!

 

QUILTERS meet on third Thursdays. The next meeting is April 24, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

 

APRIL CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING is Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (note the date change, due to Holy Week). All are welcome to attend these meetings. Normally, we meet on third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Meeting minutes are available on our website for review.

 

FIRST FRIDAY CLEANUP is May 2. We meet on the first Friday each month from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. to tackle small projects to spruce up the church grounds. Bug spray, long pants and work gloves recommended. Everyone is invited to participate in this fun time of fellowship! If suggestions or concerns about spaces you’d like to see cleaned up, contact Randi Buehner at randibuehner59@gmail.com.

 

SPRING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, after second service. Please put this on your calendar, as we will be discussing a change to the Constitution.

 

MUSIC FOR FOOD CONCERT will be held on Sunday, May 18 at Grace Lutheran Church. The program is entitled, “Water, Water Everywhere.” Come hear Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet and other watery surprises. The concert is free. Non-perishable food will be collected. Donations may be made by cash, check payable to the FSU Foundation, or online at https://dsst.fsu.edu/foodpantry. Suggested donation is $20/adult, $5/Student. Funds raised will benefit the FSU Food for Thought Pantry.

 

ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE:

Apr. 20      (Easter) Judy and Don Blancett

Apr. 27      Melinda Young

 

LAY READER SCHEDULE:

Apr. 17:     (Maundy Thursday, 7pm) Elisa Casey

Apr. 18:     (Good Friday, Noon) 1 TBA

                  (Good Friday, 7pm) Mary Grant

Apr. 20:     9:00 Mary Grant               11:00 Karen Bradley

Apr. 27:     9:00 Kevin Lundgren         11:00 Elisa Casey

May 4:       9:00 Janet McPherson     11:00 Mary Eichin

May 11:     9:00 Bill Pomidor              11:00 Tina Frese

May 18:     9:00 Gary Rusinko            11:00 Abi Hudson      

May 25:     9:00 Kathy Gatzlaff           11:00 Brent Kallestad

 

COMMUNION ASSISTANT SCHEDULE:

April 17:     (Maundy Thursday, 7pm) Mary Grant, Gary Rusinko

Apr. 20:     9:00 Mary Grant            11:00 Don & Judy Blancett

Apr. 27:     9:00 Kevin Lundgren      11:00 Marilyn Harper, Abi Hudson

May 4:       9:00 Janet McPherson  11:00 Mary Eichin, Debra Hudson

May 11:     9:00 Deborah Kojis        11:00 Tina Frese, Paul Schneider

May 18:     9:00 Gary Rusinko         11:00 Randi Buehner, Kathy Van Loo

May 25:     9:00 Dean Gatzlaff        11:00 Don & Judy Blancett

 

OFFERING COUNTERS SCHEDULE:

Apr. 27:     Debra & Jim Nelsen, George Ohlin

May 11:     Randi Buehner, Dave & Mary Grant

May 25:     Mark & Priscilla Heidorn, Janet McPherson

 

GREETERS:

9am: Mary Grant, Dean & Kathy Gatzlaff

11am: Marilyn Harper, Maria Heidorn, Priscilla Heidorn.

 

USHERS:

9am: Dean Gatzlaff

11am: Brent Kallestad, Kathy Van Loo, George Ohlin

 

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS:

President: Randi Buehner

Vice President: Teresa Wooten

Secretary: Janet McPherson

Treasurer: Peggy Stevens

Financial Secretary: Dave Grant

Pastor Jenn Kopacz

 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Community Ministry & Outreach: Nick Gandy / Lori Ann Firehammer

Fellowship: Mary Grant

Property: Elisa Casey

Stewardship: Debra Nelsen (to be affirmed at May Congregational Meeting)

Worship & Music: Karen Bradley

 

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