WEEKLY GRACE NOTES Sunday, April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter

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1 April Birthdays Carol Hankey 4/09 Paula Fouts 4/10 Daniel Spaulding 4/11 Ronald Current 4/12 Catherine Lietz 4/12 Terry Monicatti 4/12 Connor Noch 4/12 Pat Mattice 4/13 Tom Coffman 4/15 Bill Murakami 4/16 Dennis Peters 4/16 Kelli Wolfe 4/16 Martin Heldt 4/18 Rick Johnson 4/18 Katie Ventimiglia 4/18 Carden Hilliker 4/19 Kenneth Bush 4/20 Mikayla Coffman 4/20 Anthony Ellis 4/20 Gracie Ellis 4/20 Kimberly Ellis 4/20 Geri Foley 4/20 Suzanne Uicker 4/20 Carrie Chojnacki 4/21 Christina Johnson 4/21 Tony Rink 4/22 Christian Rumohr 4/22 Jack Gorski 4/23 Luke Martin 4/23 Carol Vandeberghe 4/23 Danielle Gesquiere 4/24 Dale Hankey 4/24 Suzanne Cagle 4/25 Frances Cameron 4/25 Arlene McNamara 4/25 Natalie Cameron 4/26 Kevin Mill 4/27 Lauren Weber 4/27 Travis Corey 4/28 David Keown 4/28 12 Austin Falker 4/29 Ron Gesquiere 4/29 Abigail Ann Jacobson 4/29 Seth Majeski 4/29 Jenna DeBlauwe 4/30 Cortney Dimitrie 4/30 April Anniversaries Paul & Bonnie Klosterman 4/09 Steve & Laura Henderson 4/15 Darin & Stephanie Clement 4/21 Bill & Alicia Garth 4/26 Mike & Marilyn Bohm 4/27 Troy & Tammie Bishop 4/30 WEEKLY GRACE NOTES Sunday, April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter Welcome to Grace We are glad to have you Worship with us today. At the heart of Grace, in all that we say and do, is to bring God s Grace to life. We are here to help! If you are visiting for the first time and have a need: Please introduce yourself to Pastor Majeski or Pastor Mike, they would love to meet you. Please feel free to contact the church office for any information: or office@graceromeo.com PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP Grant, almighty God, that we who have celebrated the mystery of the Lord s resurrection may by the help of your grace bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conduct; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen! PRAYER PARTNERS Prayer Partners are available for anyone who would like prayers after the Worship service. They are available to pray with you or for you, whatever the need. You can meet them at the Baptismal Font located at the front of the church. We welcome with joy Bennie Kilbourn Snow into the Lord s family through Holy Baptism.

2 Pastor and Pastoral Assist Pastor: Eric Majeski Pastor: Mike Phillips Deacon: Robin Spaulding Director of Student Ministry: Gus Aguinaga Week of April 8 Elders: Mike Ponke Dan Sproat Week of April 15 Elders: Ron Gesquiere Terry Monicatti Tom Coffman Music Leader: Gary Felts Sound Board: Jeff Martin Video Recording: Kevin Dutcher Month of April Ushers: Cliff Vogt - Captain Gaye Vogt Bob Baril Jim Glidden Bonnie Klosterman Paul Klosterman Don Powell Shirley Trott Altar Guild: Sue Fritsch Month of May Ushers: Bruce Fritsch-Captain Richard Dutcher Chad Graber Cliff Graber Joanne Nedwick Nicole Sawitzky Taylor Sawitzky Tyler Sawitzky Altar Guild: Lori Voss Paula Fouts Week of Apr. 8: Greeters: 8:30am - Mark & Debbie Nuttall Connor & Quinton 11:00am - Shirley Bellman & Zoe Ann Hogan Readers: 8:30am - Carol Vandenberghe 11 am - Gary Felts Acolyte: 8:30am - Wyatt Mento 11am - Kenzi Nieman Mon. - Merrick Maris Week of Apr. 15 Greeters: 8:30 am - Jack & Marge Bernard 11:00 am - Beckie Bergen & Glenda Wuennecke Readers: 8:30am - Renee Majeski 11:00am - George Roggatz Acolyte: 8:30am - Sarah Zwiez 11:00am - Ian Antonelli Mon. - Lucy Freeman SHUT-IN OUTREACH Please help us to let our Shut-ins know they are prayed for and loved. Send a card or, if time permits, stop by and visit. Thank you in advance for expressing Christ s love. Below are their addresses and birth dates. Mary Bielawski Heartland of Bloomfield 2975 North Adams Bloomfield Hills, MI Birthday: January 7 Ralph debeauclair Patti Lewis Care Home 205 Francis Road Howell, MI Birthday: March 15 Don & Geri Foley Ester Dr. Utica, MI Don s birthday: May 10 Geri s birthday: April 20 Betty Mattice Legacy at Orchard Grove Orchard Crossing Birthday: March 31 Sarah Mirkhani Legacy at Orchard Grove Orchard Crossing Lane Birthday: October 8 Frances Stenvig 254 East St. Clair Birthday: February 25 Lou Valleskey Legacy at Orchard Grove Orchard Crossing Lane Birthday: November 20 Nancy Wade 676 Maple Vista Imlay City, MI Birthday: March

3 WOMEN S CONFERENCE Saturday, April 21 from: 9:00am 3:30pm Wyndham Garden Hotel Van Dyke Avenue Sterling Heights, MI This event is hosted by L.I.F.T. - Ladies in Faith Together Host group includes the following churches: Shepherd s Gate, Our Redeemer, Trinity-Utica, Trinity-Clinton Twp., Faith-Troy, & Grace-Romeo Registration Form (please fill out form completely and print legibly) Name: Address: Phone: (need to confirm reservation): Church name/ city: Amount enclosed: Check #: $40 through April 8 NO REFUNDS Check payable to: Shepherd s Gate Send to: Shepherd s Gate Att: Susan Meyer Mile Road Shelby Township, MI Brochures are in your church mailbox and at the Welcome Center. CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE VIDEO AT THE LINK: - Sponsored by LIFT PRAYERS FOR OUR GRACE FAMILY Joe Winget Dianne Hagelstein Gwen Cameron Natalie Cameron PRAYERS FOR OUR SHUT-INS Betty Mattice Nancy Wade Mary Bielawski Lou Valleskey Don & Geri Foley Frances Stenvig Ralph debeauclair Sarah Mirkhani WE PRAY FOR Our families at Grace Our Military and their families Our Congregational Leaders & Stephen Ministers PRAYERS FOR THOSE CONNECTED TO GRACE Jim Leavell Terry Verscheure Maggie Martin Kim Cameron Katherine Davis PRAYERS FOR GRACE PRESCHOOL Please pray for our students and our teachers: Jessica Scally, - Preschool Director Lisa Bundshuh - Teacher Ruth Gehring - Teacher Aide SUNDAY MORNING Bible Study The Book of Revelation - Revelation, the last book of the Bible, is completion of God s revelation. Nothing further would be by God until the second coming of Jesus Christ. Revelation is the culmination of the entire story of salvation contained in the Bible. It draws all of revelation to its final goal: the exalted reign of Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords and the fulfillment of the promise of the new heaven and earth. You are invited to join us on Sunday morning, as we explore the who, what, where, when and why of God s Word to us in the book of Revelation. Sanctuary Sundays at 9:45am Pastor Mike Phillips 3

4 SUNDAY MORNING Bible Study cont. Graceland Please join us for the opportunity to study God s Word in a generational setting. This includes, children, parents, grandparents, etc. We dig deep into God s Word and how it relates to our lives as individuals and as a family. Family Life Center Sundays at 9:45am Pastor Eric Majeski Prayer. Does it Make Any Difference? In theory, prayer is contact between us and God. In practice, it s often frustrating, confusing, and mysterious. In this 6-session video study, award-winning author Philip Yancey explores the intersection where God and humans meet, asking-and answering - key questions: Is God listening? What s the point? Can prayer be more satisfying? Sundays at 9:45am Kevin Hendricks LWML MI DISTRICT CONVENTION Women needed to serve as hostesses and ushers for the MI District LWML Convention: Shout for joy to God Blue Water Convention Center 800 Harker Street Port Huron, July 20-22, 2018 The Blue Water, Crossroads & Evergreen Zones are hosting this convention and we would like women from all three zones to help with host at the convention hotels, & usher at the Worship Services. Please contact: Linda Weston: musicvibes52@aol.com or before April 25, to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your help. 4 9

5 ALTAR GUILD MEETING Wednesday, April 11 at 10:00am here at Grace All women are welcome LADIES 60 + Ladies 60 + Devotional & Luncheon will meet on: Friday, April 27 at Noon Washington Grill Van Dyke Washington, Please call Joanne Nedwick with any questions: TUESDAY MORNING Men s Bible Study In the Early Christian Church, God s people confessed their faith and witnessed to the world in brief creeds such as Jesus is LORD 1 Corinthians 12:3. Passages from Scripture gave believers short concise statements of faith in Jesus as Savior and LORD. Over time, the Church wrote and adopted new creeds to explain more fully the basics of the Christian faith. The Apostles Creed is one of those creeds, expressing in words what God does for us and gives to us. Come and join us as we discover the unchangeable truths that we confess in the beautiful words of the Apostles Creed. I look forward to seeing you there. Tuesdays at 6:30am Pastor Mike SPRING RALLY Evergreen Zone Lutheran Women s Missionary League will hold their Spring Rally on: Saturday, April 21 St. Peter, Macomb Mile Rd, at Romeo Plank (enter door number 1) Registration & Breakfast 8:30-9:00am Closing at 11:30am Guest speaker: Jill Deladurantaye. Jill is the Director of Community Outreach & Evangelism at St. Peter, Macomb and the activity coordinator for the elderly. In addition, Wellness Kits will be made for Lutheran World Relief. Please see flyer located at the Welcome Center for more details. TUESDAY MORNING LIFELIGHT The LifeLight Bible Study is in the books of I and 2 Peter. This study is based on the writings of the Apostle Peter who's figure is so prominent throughout Jesus ministry. These letters are written near the end of Peter s life to Christians living in a culture similar to ours today, and facing many of the same challenges. Please come join us for this study that is sure to be a blessing. We meet at the church each Tuesday morning at 9:30am. Sanctuary Tuesdays at 9:30am Alicia Winget 8 5 Bible studies continued on next pg.

6 WOMEN S THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY Integrity: Living the Truth Is truth an outdated concept? Today it is often considered rude to speak of right and wrong. In such a culture of relativism, we desperately need to be reminded of the biblical value of integrity. These Bible studies invite us to find contentment in who we are and how we follow God as we grow to be people of real integrity. Women s Tuesday Night Bible Study In this small group Bible study, Twelve Women of the Bible, Lysa TerKuerst, Elisa Morgan, Jeanne Stevens and others look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve biblical women and their implications in life today. This is a deeper study of the Bible's most empowered and iconic women. We look forward to seeing you there. Tuesdays at 7:00pm Cathy Goetgeluck Thursdays at 2:30pm Nancy MacLeod CORE BELIEFS Core Beliefs What does it mean to be a Christian? This class is designed as an entry point for new members and a refresher course for those who are long in the faith and want to gain a better understanding of their Christian faith. Classes will be offered beginning on Wednesday April 11, 2108 from 7-8:30 pm. and will run for nine weeks with the same class offered on Saturdays beginning April 14, 2018 from 8-9:30 am for those who cannot attend on Wednesday. Child care will be provided as needed as well as all course material and refreshments. If you are interested, please contact the church office at: to reserve your spot. We look forward to hearing from you. "COME LET US RETURN TO THE LORD" SAVE THE DATE! "Come Away My Beloved" Annual Women's Weekend Retreat Sponsored by Morning Star Ministries November 9-11, 2018 Lake Huron Retreat Center More Information to come! COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER Compassion Pregnancy Center is looking for volunteers for a fun job! If you love kids, we need people for 2 hours only once a month (the last Thursday) to watch kids while our Moms are in their MOPS group. For details and contact info, see the flyers located at the Welcome Center. 6 7