

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
September 2026
Currently Planned / Upcoming:
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PLEASE SIGN IN ON THE ATTENDANCE SHEET in the narthex on Sunday mornings and include the names of all family members and guests if you plan to sign in for them. This is so we know that you have joined us for worship.
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PLEASE JOIN US IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AFTER WORSHIP for refreshments and fellowship. If you would like to host a Sunday fellowship hour, the signup sheet is in the Fellowship Hall on the wall next to the coffee maker. You can choose to fully host or to only bring the refreshments. If questions, contact Mary Grant at 609-602-0155.
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THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 7) for the Labor Day holiday.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE is 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Please email announcements to Lisa at graceluthch@earthlink.net.
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TEXTALK – a weekly gathering to discuss the lessons from the previous Sunday – will resume this Tuesday, September 8, from 12 – 1:30pm. You can join us in person, or via Zoom – the link will be sent out Tuesday morning.
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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! Chancel Choir and Bell Choir rehearsals will begin starting Wednesday, September 16. Bell Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary from 6:30 - 7:20 p.m. and the Chancel Choir rehearses from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. However, the Chancel Choir's first Sunday to sing will be Sunday, September 13. All are welcome. Please contact Leslie at heffnerl@gmail.com or 419-302-5326, with any questions.
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QUILTERS WILL MEET on September 17, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, and every third Thursday each month! We welcome new members who want to assemble the quilts. Previous sewing experience is not required. Quilts are donated to Sleep in Heavenly Peace for the beds that are made for children in our area.
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MANNA ON MERIDIAN DISTRIBUTION DAY is Saturday, September 19. Volunteers are welcome! If questions, contact Penny Rusinko, 507-213-7246 or gprusinko@gmail.com. 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.
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THE MEN’S GROUP MEETS every third Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The next meeting is September 21st.
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OUR NEXT FIRST FRIDAY CLEANUP DAY is October 2. Everyone is invited to participate in this fun time of fellowship! We will meet 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. Suggestions or concerns about spaces you’d like to see cleaned up, please share with Randi Buehner at randibuehner59@gmail.com.
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PHOTOS FOR WEBSITE. Our church website is in the process of being updated. We are asking for church members to forward any personal digital photos that were taken during church events, activities or organized outings, for inclusion on the site. Please send submissions and/or questions to Kelly Wenum at navyvet@tuta.com.
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT of Grace Lutheran Church and your giving of your time and talents. Donations can be made in person on Sunday mornings in the basket near the entrance to the sanctuary or online by going to our website at www.gracelutheran.faith.
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