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1 Westerville, Ohio June 2013 WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT Meet Grace s Newest Addition! Our congregation was treated to lively musical offerings by Grace s newlyformed Junior Choir of 25 singers on Mother s Day! Marissa Banks accompanied the choir on the guitar, and several high school youth enjoyed leading the choir with hand motions. The choir, which ranges from age 3 thru 5th grade, was initiated by senior choir members Larry Beckwith, Peggy Jones, Sue Mahrt, Chris & John Troutman, and Janet Walston. Their mission is to offer Grace s children the opportunity to share their faith through music. After consulting with Pastor Will and Karen Eckenroth, it was decided that the choir would rehearse each week prior to Sunday School. Junior Choir rehearsals will continue Sundays from 9:15-9:40 when Sunday School resumes in the fall. All interested young singers are welcome. Sing unto the Lord a New Song (Isaiah 42:10). 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast Grace Lutheran Church was recognized at the W.A.R.M. s Annual Prayer Breakfast on May 2 as a Presenting Partner. As such, Grace and the Church of the Messiah U.M. were subjects of the W.A.R.M. Newsletter for May/June The article described Grace and Messiah as being dedicated to living out Gospel values of helping others, exemplifying the common mission of offering a hand up, not a hand-out to those in need. During 2012 Grace was able to help W.A.R.M. by providing 3,773.2 pounds of food and hygiene supplies (not including Thanksgiving bags) and L to R - Suzanne Kile, Joanne Figge, Pastor Hartfelder, Bill and $12,442 (of which $4,707 was from first fruits). Kathy Snead, Patricia and David Patterson at the Prayer Breakfast. See pages 5 & 10 for more W.A.R.M.information

2 The Pastor s Column Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Our daughter Lauren celebrated her 24th birthday in May. Seems like only yesterday her big brothers Kurt and Eric welcomed her as their very special baby sister in our family. How time flies! Julie and I always said three bedtime prayers with our children when they were small: a modified Now I lay me down to sleep (we replaced the scary If I should die before I wake... with Watch over me throughout the night, and wake me with the morning light ); a German prayer from Julie s family ( Ich bin klein, mein Herz ist rein, soll niemand d rin wohnen als Jesus allein ); and the Lord s Prayer. One night when Lauren was four years old she insisted she say the prayers all by herself. She made it very clear I was not to prompt her nor tag along under my breath. At first I thought I hadn t heard Lauren correctly as she careened her way through the maze of syllables that are the Lord s Prayer ( Our Father, who wart in heaven, hollow wet be thy name ). But what I thought I d heard was what she d said, and forgive us our passed gasses as we forgive those who pass gas against us! Welcome New Members of Grace On May 19th, 2013, the Day of Pentacost, the following new members were formally welcomed to the congregation. Philip and Kristen Beal Carolann Pavich Mick and Karen Knisley Erica Warncke Lindsay Evrard and Keith Harrington Kathy Delozier and Keith Greer You might think my first thoughts were of concern. What would people say about a pastor s daughter reciting such sacrilege? Worse yet, what if they think Lauren s misspoken words revealed more about her family s gastroenterological habits than our theology? My immediate response, however, was one of delight and laughter. And the look of happiness on Lauren s face when she saw my delight and heard my laughter told me we were sharing a sacred moment. Yes, Lauren s theology might raise eyebrows. But to this day I know she was on to something. Our sins, those against others and ourselves (all of which are against God), are a noxious gas that separates us from one another and God. Forgiveness, on the other hand, is that sweet smell spoken of so often in the Bible that draws God and us together (see Genesis 8:21). Lauren didn t get the words quite right that night, but her prayers to our Father in heaven soared heavenward on eagles wings. And with Lauren s prayers went the joy of a Dad handing down to his daughter two treasures of the faith: prayer and laughter. My prayer is that the coming days of summer may overflow with prayer, laughter and faith for you and yours. With you in prayer, laughter and faith, Pastor Will Dr. Memory Jerry Lucas, a.k.a. Dr. Memory; named one of the 50 greatest players in National Basketball Association history was at the door of the church on April 28 greeting Grace worshipers as they entered. His forty-five minute message at both services captured the attention of all in attendance including a seven year-old boy sitting in the front row. Attendance was good at his Sunday and Monday night presentations. Jerry s commitment to memory education and his Christian witness was well-received by both congregation and community members. The love offering for his ministry totaled $1800. Jerry Lucas and Mary Bivins The VOICE of Grace June Page 2

3 Getting to Know the History of Westerville Concert Series The Westerville Habitat Partnership, of which our church is a longtime member, is sponsoring Tapestry of a Town - a walking tour of historic Uptown Westerville on Sunday, July 28 from 1-5 PM. Our town has many interesting threads - education, faith, commerce, recreation and active participation in some of the most important movements of the 18th and 19th centuries - temperance and the Underground Railroad; these have been woven together over the years to create the dynamic and welcoming place we call home. We hope many of you will join this celebration of Westerville s heritage by attending this fun event. Your ticket includes a booklet of information with a map for the selfguided tour, so you can start anywhere and go in any order that works for you. Well-informed guides will greet you at each location and there could be some entertainment, too. Please mark your calendars for Tapestry of a Town and invite your friends and family to join you. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the church or at the Westerville Convention and Visitors Bureau, 20 W. Main St. in Westerville. Many thanks to those of you who supported Habitat Partnership in April by dining at City Barbecue. Over $600 for Habitat was raised just by chowing down on ribs! For more information see Ray Bertelsen or Patti Barb. Joyful Noise Concert Series Closes Season with Blue Grass Band Sunday, June 9 ~ 7:30 pm Grassahol Bluegrass Band Grassahol is a five-piece, acoustic band from Central Ohio. The high-energy sounds of their music and their tight vocal harmonies make Grassahol fun to listen to. Their music is a mix of the old, the new and a full measure of original songs. Their songs are a reflection of the many musical influences of the band members, themselves bluegrass, Americana, folk, blues, jazz and even rock. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine called their music, original, contemporary bluegrass at its finest. Grassahol is based in Columbus, Ohio and entertains audiences across Ohio and the Midwest, from community events to county fairs to multi-band festivals general audiences young and old in the city or out of town. Supper Club Thursday, June 20 6:30 PM La Scala Italian Bistro 4199 W Dublin Granville Rd Dublin, OH Sign up sheet at Hospitality Desk Please Note: Our reservations are arranged for the number of persons who have signed up at the hospitality desk. If you find that you will be unable to attend, please call Rosemarie ( ) or Bev ( ) so the restaurant can be advised. Thank You! The VOICE of Grace June Page 3

4 Stewardship Corner Ten Principles for Graceful Giving* This is the sixth in a series on ten principles for the Christian disciple s graceful giving. Each principle is reflected in St. Paul s words (2nd Corinthians, chapters 8 and 9) to the new Christians in the prosperous, hustling and bustling first century city of Corinth. Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version. Principle Six: - Christian giving always involves preparation St. Paul writes: But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same eagerness for you that I myself have. 17For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord. 18With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his proclaiming the good news; 19and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us while we are administering this generous undertaking for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our goodwill. 20We intend that no one should Katharine Circle is having dinner together on June 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Giammarco s Restaurant. We will meet again in September. Come join us! Katharine Circle is having dinner together on June 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Giammarco s Restaruant. We will meet again in September. Come Join us! blame us about this generous gift that we are administering, 21for we intend to do what is right not only in the Lord s sight but also in the sight of others. 22And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found eager in many matters, but who is now more eager than ever because of his great confidence in you. 23As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker in your service; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. 24Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. (2 Cor 8:16-24). Contrary to what many, even many Christians, often think, Christian stewardship is unlike any other giving. It s not fund raising. It s more than giving to a good cause. It s not something we do naturally. This sort of thinking leads to the if I like it or if I get something out of it motivation for giving. Or, worse yet, it is seen in last minute giving that leads a person to throw a couple of bucks into the plate every now and then. No. As we have seen in this series, Christian giving is an intentional response to the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Many churches get into arguments over having someone help them in their giving, e.g., a financial campaign director. Others debate whether they should ask people to pledge or estimate their giving. Yet, when we look at the Bible, we see that intentional preparation is a hallmark of Christian stewardship. Thus, Paul not only writes to the new Christians in Corinth about giving, he also sends help so they may prepare and be intentional in their giving. He sends Titus and the brother who is famous among all the churches for his proclaiming the good news. Our giving is an essential part of our faithful response to the prophet s call: Prepare the way of the Lord (Isaiah 40:3). Next: Principle Seven: Christian giving is not accomplished in secret *Based on John Stott s Ten Principles of Christian Giving Copyright 2002 John Stott 2013 Church Council President...Bill Kulju Ph: (614) kuljub@att.net Vice President...Julie Abrams Ph: (614) abrams.1@napls.us Treasurer...John Hicks Ph: (614) johnmh3@gmail.com Secretary... Joanne Figge Ph. (614) jcfigge@gmail.com Senior Pastor... Will Hartfelder Ph. (614) w.hartfelder@grace43081.org Members at Large: Jeff Brenning...jbrenni@att.net Ph: (614) Angela Hughes...angelajustine@gmail.com Ph: (614) Vanessa Stewart...vsrnc@aol.com Ph. (614) Randy Stoll...rstoll3@columbus.rr.com Ph. (614) The VOICE of Grace June Page 4

5 Continue to Grow! Honor the Lord with your substance and the first fruits of all your produce. (Proverbs 3:9) Spring is in full bloom. Gardens are sprouting early homegrown vegetables and our opportunity to share our summer produce with W.A.R.M. is in full swing. Always please take all fresh produce directly to W.A.R.M. at 175A East Broadway, Westerville, Ohio. June s Grocery List Includes: q Canned items--chicken, pineapple q Condiments--ketchup, mustard, relish, ranch salad dressing q Hygiene items--tissues and DIAPERS (sizes 4, 5 and 6) and hotel/motel toiletries from your travels The church s grocery carts are only available for non-perishable food items. Be sure to always check boxed or canned items for their expiration dates. Non-perishable items may be placed in our grocery carts at any time, with our main emphasis always on the first Sunday of each month. Monetary donations may be placed in an envelope marked for W.A.R.M. and placed in the offering plate or in the wooden boxes that are present with each grocery cart or checks are to be made out to Grace Lutheran Church with a notation to W.A.R.M. Contact Jill Morrison at if you would like to help on a First Fruits Sunday at the service of your choice. God s blessings to all as we reach out with the love of Jesus to grow disciples and serve our community. Thank You! Next First Fruits is June 2 and then July7 vapril 7 totalsv Food/Hygiene = pounds Monetary = $278 Totals to date in 2013 Food/Hygiene = 935 pounds Monetary = $2,124 WESTERVILLE AREA KIDS LUNCH CLUB A special thanks to all of you who voted on Facebook during the month of April for W.A.R.M. s KIDS LUNCH CLUB in connection with Walmart s promotion of providing grants to organizations in the fight against hunger. W.A.R.M. did receive some grant money. AND to all who made special contributions totaling $940 to The Kids Lunch Club s summer free lunch program, huge kudos! Reaching out with the love of Jesus to grow disciples and serve our community The VOICE of Grace June Page 5

6 6/03 Tim Hannum Andrea McMahon Cameron Landacre 6/05 Verna Kreachbaum Meg Barkhymer Carrie O Neil Abbie Kulju 6/06 Arlene Warbritton Kathleen Petitt 6/07 Rod Rice 6/08 Jan Breen Kelly Rowe Ari Kaewkhonkaen Casey Eberly Caroline Stoll 6/09 Ian Mangino Danielle Reedy 6/10 Mae Dray Gwen Holland Bethany Hoch Peyton Funk Brice Graves 6/11 Richard May Sue Clark 6/12 Christie Sass Warren Bale 4/29/2013 Alberta Parsons 5/1/2013 BIRTHDAYS 6/13 Kevin King John Pfanz Hannah Fraser 6/14 Sydney Workman Ashley Hockstok Allyson Okonak 6/15 Garry Bright Tracy Faiella Greg Clark 6/16 Michelle Warncke Shawn Sass Lindsay Bennett Jordan Roshon 6/17 David Reedy Madison Russell Logan Brenning 6/18 Sandy Krumm Rachel Ross 6/19 Tammy Warrell Alex Parsio Jack Rockwood 6/20 Lauren Eberly Lillian Hicks 6/21 Darrell Fox Lisa Bachus BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Hannah Sabo Benjamin Martin Ashton Hager 6/22 Becky Beckwith Shannon Schroeder Matthew Vanderkamp Samuel Goodman 6/23 Tsegu Ucubagabriel Alexis Winkel Carly Campbell 6/24 Stephanie Billings Jake Bennett Mark Hensley 6/26 Daniel Breen 6/27 Karen Grant Beth Morelli Braydon Chitty 6/28 Wendell Nye Howard Dyke James Claflin Meredith Kessler Eric Evans Cameron Schroeder 6/29 Mary Lou Bright Kyle Siegrist Murphy Anderson Bela Bernhardt and Lois DeTemple 5/25/2013 ANNIVERSARIES 6/02 Scott & Sue Warbritton 6/05 Rick & Dianne Nelson 6/06 John & Christine Troutman Randy & Sara Plemel 6/07 Bob & Pam Goodfleisch 6/09 Sheldon & Alice Stauch Lenny & Michelle Warncke 6/10 Wayne & Mae Dray Darrell & Joyce Fox Michael & Katie Giumenti 6/11 Larry & Ginnie Rhodebeck Jason & Jessica Manly 6/13 Bart & Julie Hawkinberry Tom & Beth Motika Aaron & Heather Singleton 6/14 Joe & Christine Schroeder 6/15 Kyle & Cindy Campbell 6/17 George & Marilyn Braatz Mark & Joanna Bennett Jon & Andrea Sweet 6/18 Randall Saunders & KarenYingling 6/19 Richard & Peggy Jones Joe & Tori Begeny 6/21 Mike & Lon Landis 6/22 Pete & Karen Holmes Scott & Alicia Dunn Jason & Becky Hockstok 6/24 Richard & Arlene May Steve & Julie Jenkins Andy & Lynda Evans Eric & Ashley Hartfelder 6/26 Earl & Rachel Gangestad Tom & Tami Stone Dan & Kellie Winkel Dustin & Stefanie Todd 6/27 Dennis & Pam Cooper Craig & Cindy Weber 6/28 Dave & Dorotha Fuhrman Michael & Leslie Cohagen Merl & Jan Breen The VOICE of Grace June Page 6

7 Grace Sunday School News The 2nd/3rd grade Sunday School class studied the Ascension and the Great Commission during the S.S. hour on May 12. They shared the Good News by creating sidewalk chalk pictures and messages by the east side entrance. These are all original creations by the children and contain very meaningful messages. Yet another way the Grace Youth reach out with the love of Jesus! See you all on Rally Day in the Fall! YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY The Grace Lutheran Youth and Family Ministry will honor these Munchkin Ministry Graduates in church on Sunday, June 2nd: Abi DeTemple Jack Funk Sam Goodman Calista Bright When children finish Kindergarten, they also graduate from Munchkin Ministry and will be presented with a learning Bible that will carry them to confirmation. The Youth and Family Ministry and Learning Ministry want to emphasize that all children are welcome to participate at any time throughout the year. If your child is only able to participate once or sporadically through the year, we still welcome his/her involvement. G r a c e Evangelical Lutheran Church has been serving the Westerville Community for more than 100 years, supporting local ministries such as the Westerville Area Resource Ministry, Westerville Partnership Habitat for Humanity and Westerville CROP Walk. Grace also supports Lutheran Social Services programs like Faith Mission and provides weekly meeting space for Boy Scout Troop 502 and two AA groups. People in Ministry Shows Progress People in Ministry is at the ground level and slowly moving upward. The Church Office Admnistrator Kathy Snead and People and Ministry Coordinator Carolyn Martin have the surveys that were turned in and have notified Ministry Leads of the people with an interest in their area. This has taken a little longer than we anticipated because of several computer glitches, but is moving forward. As a reminder, Carolyn serves as a clearing house to direct those contacts to the ministry team leaders who then contacts that person. This is important because: a) it is a good way for the ministry team leader to have an initial, positive (invitational) contact with a member; b) the person will have contact with the team leader and be able to ask any ministry-specific questions she or he may have and ask them of the person best able to respond; c) the newest person would then not have to seek out and walk into a new group cold after having had the contact with the team leader. Also, after leaders have made contact with the person, they will contact Carolyn and she will code them in the computer program. This moves that name from INTEREST to ACTIVE. People in Ministry hopes to have all names entered in the computer by Sunday, June 2. Carolyn will then share with the congregation how many are participating in ministries and where there are holes. This will aid leaders in identifying members to help in their ministry. To add you name and/or ministry to the list, forward it to Carolyn Martin, People in Ministry Seraphina Sisters On Friday, June 14th, 7:00 pm, Seraphina will meet for the June gathering, Flip Flops and Fruity Drinks. The evening will begin with a devotion, then The sisters will kick off summer by decorating one or more pairs of flip flops. Each sister should bring a pair of shoes to donate to charity, one or more pair of basic flip flops, and materials to share for decorating (ribbon, silk flowers, beads, use your imagination!) For more information or to RSVP, contact Julie Abrams at The VOICE of Grace June Page 7

8 Join Grace Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran churches for 2013 LOMO Day Camp Faith Alive Who: All children who will complete grades K-6 this spring (entering grades 1-7 in the Fall) When: July 15-19, 2013, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church Cost: $40 per camper if registered by June 23 $50 per camper after June 23 Campers will need to bring a white t-shirt with them on Monday of camp week for use in a craft early in the week. Registration: Registration forms are available at the VBS display in the hallway or in the church office. Register online at Preschool Vacation Bible School (VBS) St. Paul Lutheran Church 4686 E. Walnut Street Westerville, Ohio Preschool VBS is for children who have turned three (3) by January 15, 2013 through those entering kindergarten in the fall. July 15-19, :00-11:45 am daily. The cost is $15.00 per child (which covers everything, including their class t- shirt, craft supplies and a daily snack). Registration is now open. Forms may be picked up at the church or online at Click on Children, then click on Vacation Bible School. HELP NEEDED!!! We cannot offer this Day Camp to our children without the help of MANY volunteers. If you are able to help for any amount of time in any capacity, please contact Tami Banks (tami.banks@gmail.com) or If you have any questions, please contact: Erin Bopp (erinbopp@gmail.com) CRAFT SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR LOMO DAY CAMP Empty Paper Towel Rolls (we need one per camper, approx. 100 total) Colored Pony Beads (plastic craft beads) Black, red, white, green and yellow HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Host families are needed to house our camp counselors during our Day Camp week. Counselors will arrive Sunday, July 14 and will return home Friday, July 19. Counselors must be housed in groups of 2 or more. Host families would need to provide a light breakfast Monday - Friday and dinner Monday - Wednesday (Thursday night is our picnic dinner and program and the counselors will be on the road back home Friday night). If you are able to help house counselors, please contact Tami Banks (tami.banks@gmail.com) or The VOICE of Grace June Page 8

9 We re so glad you asked.....a response to questions and concerns on a variety of topics. If you have a question, please put it in writing and deliver it to the Church Office or it to: office@grace43081.org. Questions must be signed. Question: Must someone who is a baptized, life-long Lutheran attend New Member/Discipleship classes to become a member at Grace? Response: This can often be a touchy question for life-long or near life-long Lutherans. The short response is: Yes. The longer response offers reasons for why the answer is yes. Our present practice at Grace is to require those who wish to be welcomed as members in the formal sense to attend two sessions. These are offered on two successive Sunday afternoons. They include a fellowship meal and nursery care when needed. The first session provides a brief introduction/review of a Lutheran expression of the Christian faith. Those new to the Lutheran church are usually eager to learn more. Those already familiar with the Lutheran Church benefit from a refresher on our Lutheran heritage. Of Stay up-to-date on the ministries of Grace. Log on to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, OH PH: (614) Web: office@grace43081.org Rev. William A. Hartfelder, Senior Pastor VM 11 w.hartfelder@grace43081.org Rev. Richard O. Walston, Visitation Pastor Cell (614) rjwalston@msn.com Dr. Karen Eckenroth, Music Ministries VM 10 KEckenroth@otterbein.edu Linda Hoch, Organist Kathy Snead, Office Administrator VM 18 k.snead@grace43081.org Marjie Penn, Receptionist/Secretary Paul Hotchkiss, Custodian Jack Pfeifer, Property Manager wrtjack@yahoo.com course, a single session cannot cover the breadth and depth of the Lutheran Reformation s riches; however, even cradle Lutherans can appreciate this renewal of their roots. The second session focuses on the mission and ministry of Grace. Representatives of Grace s ministries provide an introduction to each area so that our newest members can appreciate the many ways their new church family seeks to be faithful to our Lord s call to follow him. This session also includes: a tour of the church facility which can be a very confusing place to newcomers; a personal inventory of each person s spiritual gifts and interests to enhance their opportunities to become involved in their new church home. Another benefit of the New Member/Discipleship classes for both new and long-time Lutherans is the opportunity to get to know others who have decided to call Grace their church home. Joining a congregation, that is, living as a member of the Body of Christ, is far more than a matter of membership. It is about relationships. It is about living in community with those who in Holy Baptism have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the Cross of Christ forever. It is about supporting one another in our worship, our learning, our giving and our serving. First and foremost, it is about discipleship and our response to Jesus who calls, Follow me! Men of Grace Go Fishing for Perch in August M.O.G. is off to Lake Erie on their annual fishing expedition on Saturday, August 17. Seating is limited to 20, so clear your Calendar and Contact Dan George to get on the list. (degeorge@aep.com). Include your and phone number. Our Charter Group is Shore-Nuf Fishing Charters at 247 Lakeshore Dr. in Port Clinton. The boat is the Rio Rita. It leaves the dock at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $ including bait. Fish cleaning services are available. For more information call Dan at Updated Door Locking System now in place. We have put the problems of our outdated and inefficient doorlocking system behind us. A new and updated system has been installed. New key fobs or key cards are being issued to those who need them. If you haven t turned in your old fobs or cards, please turn them in to Kathy Snead. Jocelyn Shuman, Preschool Director; VM 14 littleblessingspreschool@grace43081.org The alarm system remains the same. The VOICE of Grace June Page 9

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11 Susie Finds Grace at Grace by Rudy Kolberg Susie Mallard and her mate, Drake, first came to the parking lot near the main entrance at Grace Lutheran Church on March 15. They selected her nesting place in some low bushes on the little island between the handicapped parking lot and the driveway past the front door. After two weeks of laying eggs, she began to incubate them on Easter Sunday, March 31. Drake would occasionally stop by to see how she was doing. When Susie left the nest for a short time, she would cover the eggs with insulating down from her breast. Even on Sundays when there were many people and cars all around her, Susie would steadfastly stay on the nest. She seemed to enjoy having the children watch her. The usual four weeks went by and all was quiet. Everything changed early on Thursday, May 2. A Little Blessings pre-school teacher saw Susie frantically pacing and quacking around the storm sewer grating on the east side of the church driveway. All 12 ducklings had fallen through the openings. Seraphina Sisters Hosts Kitchen Krew On Friday, May 17th, at 6:30 PM, Seraphina Sisters showed their appreciation to the women of the Kitchen Krew by cooking and hosting a dinner for them at Grace. It was a time to recognize the Kitchen Krew s hard work and importance to the many ministries of Grace and to give them a well-deserved break from serving our congregation! It was attended by the the women of the Kitchen Krew, their spouses, and both pastors. Thanks Kitchen Krew The women of the Kitchen Krew and their guests throughly enjoyed the dinner prepared and hosted by the Seraphina Sisters. They wish to express their gratitude for their thoughfulness. The future of Grace is so bright. Thank you dear Sisters. A grand thank you... The teacher ran into the church looking for Paul Hotchkiss, frantically crying, Help me, Help me! Paul was equal to the occasion. He removed the heavy grating and set a ladder into the holw and went down and retrieved the little fuzzballs one by one and returned them to Susie. Suzie was last seen heading east across the parking lot, likely heading for the little lake to the east. Susie had found grace for her family through her human helpers at Grace Lutheran. The VOICE of Grace...for the warm welcome home reception you had for my book signing Walk In My Shoes. It was an emotional day with all of my Rachel Gangestad, Earlene, Carolyn Gibboney sisters and brothers in Christ taking the walk with me. The Kitchen Krew did a fantastic job and everyone else that helped set up the hospitality area, it was a day I experienced Gods blessing in each of you. With love/ Blessings, Earlene and Max Whitaker June Page 11

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