205 S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801

phone: 814-238-2478

email: churchoffice@glcpa.org

web address: www.glcpa.org

9:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship service

Today’s Hymns #ELW 779 #ELW 606 #ELW 611

Distribution #ELW 608 #ELW 629

SUNDAY, March 31, 2019

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Our Mission Statement: “Grace Lutheran Church is energized by the Holy

Spirit and nurtured through God’s Word and Sacrament to gather, feed, and

send people in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Welcome to

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH A congregation of the ELCA

“His father saw and was filled with

compassion.”

Luke 15:20b

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ABOUT TODAY’S THEME…The psalm sets the tone this day: “Happy are they

whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!” Happy are those

who have “become the righteousness of God” in the merits of Christ Jesus. Happy

are those for whom the forgiveness of God has “rolled away . . . the disgrace” of for-

mer times. Happy is the father at the return of his prodigal son. Happy are we that

our sins are forgiven for Jesus’ sake. Rejoice!

ABOUT THE LESSONS…The First Lesson: By celebrating the Passover and

eating the produce of the promised land instead of the miraculous manna that had

sustained them in the desert, the Israelites symbolically bring their forty years of wil-

derness wandering to an end at Gilgal.

The Second Lesson: One way to describe the gospel is the promise that in

Christ everything is transformed into newness. All mistakes, all deliberate sins, all

old history is reconciled with Christ’s resurrection. This is Paul’s strong message to

the congregation in the city of Corinth. The Gospel Lesson: Jesus tells a parable

about a son who ponders his father’s love only after he has spurned it. The grace he

receives is beyond his hopes. That same grace is a crisis for an older brother who

believed it was his obedience that earned his place in the father’s home.

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MILESTONE MINISTRY AT GRACE At Grace we celebrate mile-stones. Milestones are designed to connect significant occasions in peo-ple’s lives with their ongoing journey of faith. A Milestone Moment brings fami-ly, friends, and congregations together to mark a special time in their lives and acknowledge and affirm God’s pres-ence in their midst. It is a tool to con-nect home and church in the child and family’s faith life. In addition to naming (the occasion), blessing (the person) and gifting (the gift), we send along an “At Home” sheet to reinforce the mile-stone with caring conversation.

Forgot your checks? Not carrying cash? No worries! You can still make an offering. Go to www.glcpa.org and click the word “GIVE” on the far right to make an online credit card donation. Thank you!

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Welcome to Grace Lutheran Church - State College, Pennsylvania

PRELUDE “Herzlich tut mich erfreuen” op. 122 nr. 4…………………...………...Brahms WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen. P: In these forty days, let us be honest, confess our sin,

and receive God’s promise of mercy and forgiveness.

Kneel/Sit

P: Most merciful God,

C: We have wandered far from your home; again and again, we lose our way.

We turn inward, afraid of the world around us. We forget that you have

saved your people before and promise to do so again. Do not remember

the deeds of our past, but turn our faces toward the future, where your

forgiveness is sure, your welcome is clear, and your love overflows.

Amen.

L: Like a hen who gathers her chicks, God embraces you in tender care. Like

manna in the desert, God feeds you with surprising mercy. Like a loving

parent, God runs to meet you again this day, forgiving your sins for the sake

of + Christ, leading you from death into life

C: Amen.

GATHER The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

GATHERING HYMN Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound…………..…..ELW # 779

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy

Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

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KYRIE (ELW pgs. 156 & 157)

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PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray.

C: God of compassion, you welcome the wayward, and you embrace us all

with your mercy. By our baptism clothe us with garments of your grace,

and feed us at the table of your love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior

and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

now and forever. Amen.

FEED

God speaks to us in scripture reading,

and feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

(10:30) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE……………………….……………….…...Peter Horn We welcome everyone to worship and encourage children of all ages to participate

fully in our service. Qualified nursery care is available as needed. The nursery is lo-

cated in room 204.

FIRST LESSON………………………………..…..Joshua 5:9-12 (pew Bible p. 171) 9The Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away from you the disgrace of

Egypt.” And so that place is called Gilgal to this day.

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While the Israelites were camped in Gilgal they kept the passover in the even-

ing on the fourteenth day of the month in the plains of Jericho. 11

On the day after

the passover, on that very day, they ate the produce of the land, unleavened

cakes and parched grain. 12

The manna ceased on the day they ate the produce of

the land, and the Israelites no longer had manna; they ate the crops of the land of

Canaan that year.

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PSALM 32—Please sing responsively from selected verses.

L: Happy are they whose transgressions | are forgiven, and whose sin is | put away! C: Happy are they to whom the Lord im- | putes no guilt, and in whose spirit there | is no guile! L: While I held my tongue, my bones with- | ered away, because of my groaning | all day long. C: For your hand was heavy upon me | day and night; my moisture was dried up as in the | heat of summer. L: Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and did not con- | ceal my guilt. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” Then you forgave me the guilt | of my sin. C: You are my hiding-place; you preserve | me from trouble; you surround me with shouts | of deliverance.

SECOND LESSON………..……………..2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (pew Bible p. 939) 16

From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even

though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer

in that way. 17

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has

passed away; see, everything has become new! 18

All this is from God, who recon-

ciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconcilia-

tion; 19

that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their

trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. 20

So

we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we en-

treat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21

For our sake he made him to

be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of

God.

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HOLY GOSPEL...……………………………..Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (pew Bible p. 850)

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 15th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. ( spoken) 1Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to [Jesus.]

2And

the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

3So he told them this parable:

11b“There was a man who had two sons.

12The

younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them.

13A few days later the

younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living.

14When he had spent everything, a se-

vere famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. 15

So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs.

16He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the

pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. 17

But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger!

18I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him,

“Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19

I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.” ’

20So he set off and went to

his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with com-passion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him.

21Then the son said to

him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ↑

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best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

23And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate;

24for this

son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they be-gan to celebrate.

25“Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the

house, he heard music and dancing. 26

He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on.

27He replied, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has

killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.’ 28

Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him.

29But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years I have been work-

ing like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends.

30But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your proper-

ty with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!’ 31

Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.

32But we had to cele-

brate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’ ” P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. (spoken)

SERMON……………………………………………...…….……...……Pastor Schul

HYMN OF THE DAY Our Father, We Have Wandered........................ELW # 606

APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

Response after each petition: L: Lord, in your mercy C: Hear our prayer.

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WE SHARE THE LORD’S PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. OFFERTORY (9:00) Jerusalem……..………………………………………………………..Mendelssohn

(10:30) God So Loved the World…………………………………..………….John Stainer

Adult Choir

OFFERTORY SONG……………………………………...…………..……...(ELW #182) C: Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing, Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with

the bread of life. Gather the hopes and dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer now. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a

foretaste of the feast to come. P: Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the earth and nour-

ish your whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, your only Son our Lord.

C: Amen.

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GREAT THANKSGIVING (ELW p. 161) P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give

thanks and praise .... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

C: (ELW p. 162) P: Blessed are you, O God of the universe. Your mercy is everlasting and your

faithfulness endures from age to age. Praise to you for creating the heavens

and the earth. Praise to you for saving the earth from the waters of the flood.

Praise to you for bringing the Israelites safely through the sea. Praise to you

for leading your people through the wilderness to the land of milk and honey.

Praise to you for the words and deeds of Jesus, your anointed one. Praise

to you for the death and resurrection of Christ. Praise to you for your Spirit

poured out on all nations.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave

thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body,

given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink,

saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all

people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s Passover from death to life, as we

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proclaim the mystery of faith.

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. P: God of salvation and resurrection, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these

gifts of bread and wine. Send us forth, burning with justice, peace, and grace. And to you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be praise and honor, now and forever.

C: Amen. C: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,

thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

P: The gifts of God for the people of God. Come, the meal is ready. C: Thanks be to God.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION: All are invited to join the congregation in receiving the Savior’s Body and Blood. Children not yet receiving Communion are invited forward for a blessing. Rice wafers and grape juice are available for those who have sensitivities to wheat or alcohol. An acolyte has a special tray with these alter-native communion elements.

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COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION MUSIC

COMMUNION HYMNS:

ELW #608-- Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

ELW #629-- Abide with Me

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

C: (ELW p. 135)

P: Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of Heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice; our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts, through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.

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SEND

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gra-

cious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.

C: Amen.

HYMN I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say…………..………….………………...…..ELW # 611

A: Go in peace; serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

The Rev. Scott E. Schul, Senior Pastor……….…....……..…...pastorschul@glcpa.org The Rev. Carolyn K. Hetrick, Associate Pastor……..…..…..pastorhetrick@glcpa.org Cindy Fritz,& Peter Horn, Faith Formation………………..…faithformation@glcpa.org Laurel Sanders, Music & Arts Ministry Coordinator……...…..…...lsanders@glcpa.org Jayne Glocke……………………………………...……...….…....….Adult Choir Director Erik Clayton …………………………………………….………..………..…….....Organist Pat Lloyd & June Miller……………………………….….…………..….……..…..Pianists Joan Kovalchik………….…………………………...……......………………..………Flute Anna Carol Buffington……..…………….………....…….….The Bells of Grace Director

The Rev P. Stevens Lynn…………………….…..……………………....Pastor Emeritus

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LECTORS...The April sign-up sheets are in the narthex. Thanks to those who have served as lectors in the past. Veterans and new readers of all ages are also encourages to sign up! The April selection for the Garden of Readin’ (women’s book club) is True Colors by Kristin Hannah This is the selection of Brenda Palmgren and she will be facilitating the discussions on Tuesday, April 16th at 10:30 am in the Stinson Library and 6:00 pm in Fireside. MEN’S BOOK CLUB….will meet in the Library on April 16 at 7:00PM. The book is “Same Kind of Different as me” by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. HELP WANTED…...Meals on Wheels is looking for a Meal Coordinator. Responsible for activities that support the successful preparation, packaging, and delivery of daily meals. Work activities include: the organization and cleanliness of kitchen and other work areas, daily meal counts, cold meals preparation, meal supplies in-ventory, operation of Meal Lines, dishwashing, and assistance to the Cook. Although the position is part-time, it has the potential to become full-time. We operate Monday through Friday. Please email resume to scmealsonwheels@gmail.com. COLLECTION FOR THE OAKS….Through March 31. We are collecting needed personal care items for the Oaks (an Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministry sponsoring facility in Pleasant Gap for our senior citizens). There is a container in the Upper Commons area for your contributions. Your donations are greatly appreciated. EASTER ALTERNATIVE OFFERING IS FOR MERCY CORPS – Please support this team of humanitarians who partner with communities, corporations and governments to transform lives around the world. They alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Christy Delafield is Senior Communications Director. You can donate through Tithe.ly on our website (www.glcpa.org) or with a check. Details: https://www.mercycorps.org/ Radio sponsorship will increase Sept. 1 to cover costs...Radio broadcasts of worship at Grace on WRSC 1390 AM provides a live connection to Grace for homebound members, those unable to come to worship, and the community. Some members who moved away or spend winters elsewhere tune in via WRSC’s streaming service. The broadcast cost is $192 per service; we pay regardless of whether there is a sponsor. We previous-ly asked for $165, which does not cover the cost. Starting September 1, we will raise the sponsorship re-quest to cover WRSC’s actual $192 charge. If you signed up before April 1, we will honor the previously sug-gested $165 donation, but please consider whether you can pay the full cost. Thank you for helping us spread Christ’s love. Peace-full Pursuits: Lenten Art Workshop on Saturday, April 6 - Join Julia Nelson from 9–11 AM in Harkins Hall for a Peace-full morning of contemplative art centered on the word “peace”. Using pens, card stock, cut-outs and more, we will make pictures and cards with images of comfort and harmony, one “peace” at a time. Taize music, poetry, and fellowship will create a calming morning. Refreshments and supplies provid-ed. Sign up in the Upper Commons or contact Julia at jmn11@scasd.org or Laurel Sanders at lsanders@glcpa.org .

Announcements for the Week of Sunday, March 31, 2019

… who have joined us today to worship and praise our Lord & Savior. May

26th Nittany Valley Handbell Festival Concert Saturday, April 6 at 7 pm Please join our church handbell choir and ringers from 17 churches throughout central PA and Maryland for the closing concert of the 2019 festival, led by Dr. Payn. The con-cert is in the Bellefonte High School Gymnasium, 830 E. Bishop Street in Bellefonte; tickets are a donation of $5 at the door.

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Worship Assistants for Sunday, March 31, 2019

8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

Lectors Julie Miller Barbara Vogler

Greeters Kelly Conron Mardi McDonough Leslie Elder Joe and Patrick Belanger

Acolytes Annika Bechtel Jacob Fritz

Deacons Nancy Reinert Mardi McDonough Nick Downs

Beth Shafranko Brian Bills

Worship Assistant Leonard Ellenberger Ken Shafranko Ken Shafranko

Cantor Laurel Sanders

Ushers Carl Bankert Sally Keiser-Bankert

Ken Fogleman Don Coine Greg Kewitt

Karl Hosterman Brandon Hosterman

Chris Hollobaugh Mike Schmidt

Bill Ammerman

Radio Ministry; Sound

Lester Griel, Jr.

Coffee Hour Hosts 10:00-10:30 a.m.

The Flanagan Family

Welcoming Center Hosts

Helen Brenneman

The altar flowers are sponsored by Bill & Linda Cocolin Dedicated in memory of our son Adam John

This morning’s bulletin is sponsored by Bob & Alice Griffin Dedicated in honor of our 50th Wedding Anniversary

Today’s radio broadcast on WRSC - 1390 AM is sponsored by June Krumrine

Dedicated to the Glory of God

8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

Lectors Nancy Reinert Anne Rorhbach Cassandra Singh-Hueter

Greeters Nancy Reinert Louise Tarman Mark & Karen

Mrsa

Don & Gina Leon Paul Larson

Acolytes Sophia Bills Netta Horn

Deacons Don Widener Carl Bankert Sally Keiser Bankert

Rich & Sharon Rivell

Worship Assistant Carla Rossi

Cantor Lester Griel Sean Toso

Ushers Martha Musser Carol Findley

Gorman Findley

Brian Bills Jeya Chandra

Beth Shafranko Ken Shafranko Dave Heatwole Troy Heatwole

Radio Ministry; Sound

Karl Hosterman

Coffee Hour Hosts 10:00-10:30 a.m.

High School Youth

Welcoming Center Hosts

Greg & Sue Ferro Sharyn Everhart

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PRAYER CONCERNS for March 31, 2019

Weekly Prayer Letter of Encouragement

“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A person is powerful on their knees.” ~ Corrie ten Boom

We at Grace strive to be a people of prayer. Each week in our bulletin we list Grace members or people con-nected to our Grace family who are in need of our prayers. Each week, one person is selected to receive a spe-cial letter of encouragement. Please sign the letter in the Upper Commons or Narthex and pray for that person this week. This week the Prayer Letter will be sent to the Sandra Larson.

Pray to God this week in confidence that God loves you and wants to be reconciled with you. Pray as well for God to make you an ambassador of grace and a force of reconciliation in this broken world.

All Military & Nat’l Guard and all

serving in war-torn countries

Susan Antle

Scott Cocolin

Marion & Winnie Deppen

Jean Donavan

Patrick Dugan, grandson of

Paul & Kathryn Mackes

Sherri Ebeling & family,

daughter of Elaine Ebeling

Vicki Garvin

Lenore Horner

Dick Houtz

Bill Kraftchak, friend of

Weigands

Larry Kuhns

Phil Lucas

Danielle McHenry

Bob Miller, father of

Julie Miller

Jo Anne Miller

The family of Mary Ann Miller

upon her death

Maryann Newcomb

Chuck Noel

Dottie Roberts

Robert Schlegel

Margie Prothro, sister of

Ed Jenkins

Nancy Schuchert, mother of

Joe Schuchert

Ken Shultz

Kyle Steffens, college roommate

of Laurel Sanders

William D. Snape Sr., brother of

Phyllis Favorite

Margaret Schrock, mother of

Kathy Weimer

Jack Sylves and family and

grandparents Tom and Marj Eakin

Marcile Tressler

Lisa Thomas, friend of

Sally & Carl

Tom & Claudette, friends of Helen

and Dick Brenneman

Karen Tupman, cousin of

Phyllis Favorite

Brenda Walsh

Sue Washburn, in–law of

Tom & Marcha Drake

Members in the hospital Mary Bucher Al Musgrave

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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES,

If you are new to Sunday School and would like more information, please contact Cindy Fritz or Peter Horn for more information (faithformation@glcpa.org).

Room assignments are as follows:

Ages 3 & 4: Room #201

Kindergarten: Room #200

Grades 1 & 2: Room #103

Grades 3, 4, & 5: Room #105

Middle School: Youth Room in the Miller Center

High School: Meet in the Narthex and walk to Starbucks

Please contact Cindy or Peter if you are available to help.

Adult Forum Sundays 9-10 AM in Fireside Room

Lenten Theme: The hear t of the cross is an element of mystery that can’t be resolved either easily or entirely. Come and explore such questions as these: So

What’s with the cross? What does the cross say about God? What’s the big deal? Did Jesus have to die? Come to all sessions, or just drop in when you can.

April 7: Making Sense of the Cross Session 5: Example and Encouragement

This is envisioned as a place for members,

now) or extra donations to our General Fund (for programs and outreach) or our Building Fund to pay off the

(Visa, MasterCard,

Super Wednesday Meal on April 3,2019

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Supreme Sauce,

Rice Pilaf, Fancy Green Beans, Heavenly Fruit Cocktail Salad, Roll & Dessert

SUPER WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

11:00 am—Adult Bible Study on the Lectionary (led by Pastor Hetrick) 12:15 pm—Midday Lenten Worship 5:00-6:00 pm— Community fellowship meal, Harkins Hall 6:15 –6:45 pm— Pre-concert talk by Pastor Hetrick, Miller Center 6:50—7:00 pm —Prelude: Bells of Grace, Sanctuary 7:00 —8:00 pm —Concert, Sanctuary

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All are welcome to our weekly “coffee hour” in Harkins Hall following the 9 AM service!

Lenten Concert: Last(ing) Words of Faith

featuring Michael John Trotta’s masterwork Seven Last Words with choir and orchestra

A Lenten concert featuring a Centre Region Ecumenical Choir supported by chamber orchestra, harp and organ; additional selections played by The Bells of Grace

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:00 Community fellowship meal, Harkins Hall 6:15 Pre-concert talk: Pastor Hetrick, Miller Center 6:50 Prelude: The Bells of Grace 7:00 Concert (approximately one hour)

Program: Seven Last Words (Michael John Trotta)

Abide with Me (Monk/arr. Moklebust); Psalm 23 (Howard Goodall)

OUT OF THE COLD We begin hosting the Out of the Cold guests on Monday evening March 25th. We still need several volunteers to fill the overnight slots. If you have already signed up thank you, if you think you can sign up or add another night it would be greatly appreciated. We still need to fill the following open slots:

March 31 2 people April 1 2 people April 2 1 person April 3 2 people April 4 1 person To make this easier you can now signup using Signup Genius. Just follow this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A9AD2BA5FA7-ootc3 There you will see which evenings are still open and you will be able to add you name by clicking on the sign up button. If you have questions or would like help signing up please contact me at 260-367-1323 or send an email to pjsoule610@gmail.com

Book Drive for Mid-State Literacy Council

This year’s book drive to benefit children, teens, and adults through Mid-State Literacy Council will run NOW through

Sunday, April 14th. New and ‘gently used’ fiction and nonfiction books for all ages

may be placed in the collection container in the narthex. Thank you!

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GLPK 9th Annual Silent Auction Our preschool and kindergarten will be holding its 9th annual silent auction to provide tuition as-sistance for school families with a demonstrated need and also to fund items and opportunities that were not in our school budget. The auction will be held April 30th – May 13th in the Upper Commons next to the Sanctuary. School classes will be donating themed baskets; and businesses and individuals will be donating gift cards, handmade items, services, etc. If you have something you would like to donate to our silent auction, stop in the school office; email us (glpk@glcpa.org); or call Dawn or Cathy (814-238-8110) to get more information.

WANTED: BOARD MEMBERS FOR 55+ERS... The 55+ers are looking for volunteers to serve on their steering committee, which plans group events. Board meetings are the second Monday of each month at 9:15 in the Stinson Library at Grace. Board members do not need to be members of Grace Lutheran Church. Interested? Contact Paul or Kathryn Mackes at 238-0440 or call George or Kay Weigand at 237-0099.

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