NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

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1 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWSLETTER GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH GRAND RIVER AVE REDFORD TWP, MI ( FAX (313) Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pastor Rev. Zachary W. Marklevitz, Assistant Pastor Rev. Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor Bonnie Karkheck, Children/ Youth Ian Boynton, Dir. of Choirs Steve Robinson, Organist Blanche Halboth, Secretary Erika Halboth, Office Assistant

2 This month's message will be short and right to the point! A blessed Advent and Christmas season to you all! We will gather to remember t First and foremost - many of you have been missed over the past few months. You have missed a lot in worship services and our Sunday morning Bible Studies! We hope to see you during these holy days coming up! he saints of our congregation who have gone before us this past year on Sunday, November 26. December starts the beautiful season of Advent as we prepare our hearts and our homes for the coming of the Baby Jesus Who will be born to take away our sins. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are always quiet but powerful times of worship as we reflect, rejuvenate, and give thanks to God for His many gifts. Come join us and sing with us O Come, O Come, Immanuel! In the Name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord! Pastor Tim Worship at Grace Sunday services conducted every Sunday at 9:15 am and 11:00 am

3 Youth News! There are many upcoming activities for the youth of our church. While we are so spread out and youth come from many different middle schools and high schools across the tri-county area it's great that we can get together and share fun, fellowship, and God's Word together as members of our church. Youth Bashes! Join us as we open the East End of our building for the Youth! There will be games in the gym, the Wii on a 70" screen TV, ping-pong tournaments, the Youth Room will be open for less strenuous activities, and, of course, as always, a devotion based on God's Word. Lunch and snacks will be provided. So... Here's the Schedule: Youth Bash - Sunday, Nov. 26th (Youth Bashes are from 12:30-2 pm) Youth Bash - Sunday, Jan. 28th I am looking forward to a great turnout and hope that all of our faithful youth will return and that we will also have new youth join us. The age for all youth activities will be 5th Grade - 12th Grade. We will always break up for age appropriate games and Devotions during the Youth Bashes! Hope to see you!! Pastor Zack

4 Youth Christmas Caroling, Sun, Dec. 10 (12:30 pm - 6:00 pm) Sunday School Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 17th 7:00 PM in the Sanctaury Rehearsals: Saturday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 16 Both rehearsals at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary YOUTH FUNDRAISER Last year s Annie the Owl fundraiser, is this year s RORY THE LION! All monetary donations will be go directly to the Youth Group. All the Rory s will be donated to Project Night Night. Rory is $20 and checks can be made to Sharon Beardsley. Forms can be found at the Information Center. If you have any questions please see Pastor Zack.

5 Up Coming Worship Service at Grace Please join us on - Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 10:00 am. Thanksgiving Worship Pastor Victor Halboth will preach on the theme Oh Give Thanks He Is Good based on Psalm 100:5. As has been our usual custom over the years we ask that non-perishable food items be brought to the church that morning and placed on the table provided in front of the Lectern. They will be sent to our outreach ministry Lincoln Behavioral Center in Redford for the less fortunate. Sunday, November 26 at both worship hours. Memorial Sunday. During this worship hour we will remember our communicant members who have died during this past Church Year. We will pray for their families and ask our Lord for continual comfort. Advent I December 3, 2017 Normal worship hours at 9:15am and 11:00am. Holy Communion will be celebrated. We will once again welcome the Nagy Duo Advent II December 10, 2017 Normal worship hours at 9:15am and 11:00am. The chancel choir will fill our sanctuary with music.

6 Advent III December 17, 2017 Normal worship hours at 9:15am and 11:00am. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Our Handbells will ring with joy as we worship the coming of our Savior. Advent IV Christmas Eve: Services at 9:15am and 11:00am Pastor Zachary W. Marklevitz will preach. Our chancel choir will add extra hymns of joy. Candlelight Worship service 7:00pm. Pastor Timothy P. Halboth will preach. The chancel and handbell choirs will continue to make worship truly inspiring.

7 Advent and Christmas Fun and Fellowship The Annual Women's Ministries Christmas Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 beginning at 12:00 pm. Once again it will be held at Mama Mia's Restaurant on Grand River (just across from the church). All women of the church are welcome to join in Christmas cheer and prepare for the coming Christmas season. You may begin to make your reservations and menu choices on mornings at the Information Center. One of our women will be happy to greet you, or call the church office. Please join with our choirs on Sunday, December 3 beginning at 4 pm for the annual Advent Family Sing-A-Long and covered dish dinner! This has been a great tradition for many years and a wonderful way to ring in and sing in the Christmas Season. Just bring a dish to pass and your voices for a great evening!