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SUNDAY NEWS September 30, 2018
To know Christ and to make Christ Known - “Connecting people to people, people to Christ, people to their role in the world”
Welcome to Grace Lutheran Church! .
Thank you to all the group leaders and their members who participated in the Ministry Fair last Sunday. It wouldn't have been a success without all your help. You did a great job of telling the story of what is happening at Grace. Special thank you goes to Liz Hooper who kept in contact with all the groups and was a great help setting up and cleaning up after the fair. Fred Borchers and Kip Van Pay set-up and took down all the tables, Barb Ewanowski, Adriane Erickson and Alex Loiselle who put up signs and covered all the tables with cloths, Ruthie Sawyers who used her artistic talents to make all the signs, Jerry Fardella and Adriane who kept the popcorn popper going, Richard Beeman and Jeffrey Anderson who did the fantastic digital display, and Kerri Shaw, Maggie Gould and Nadine Anderson who are always there to help. Thank you all!!!!
13 Constitutional Amendments:
Confusing but Important!
Sunday - October 7th at 9:45AM
In Grace Chapel League of Women Voters
Non-Partisan Power Point Presentation
Facilitated by Mickey Castor
STEPHEN MINISTRY Feeling lost and abandoned? Wondering where God is in all of
this? Confusion setting in? Not
sure where to turn next? Feeling
as though nothing really makes
sense?
Ever have feelings like this? These
are all normal feelings, but when
they persist and you feel yourself
really struggling, it may be a sign
that you could use someone by
your side to help you. It may be a sign that you could use the
help of a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers are members of
our congregation who have received special training, they are
here to help you, listen to you and pray with you. All completely
confidential. Don’t try to take these rough roads alone. Seek out
and explore Stephen Ministry. Questions? Contact the church
office or one of our Stephen Leaders (Pastor John, Mickey Castor,
Ruth Anderson and Karen Jankowski).
Wednesday Morning
Bible Study
(Thru Oct. 31) 10AM – Noon
In Grace Memorial Chapel,
facilitated by Nadine Anderson. Contact Nadine to register
and to order class book, [email protected] or
813-961-8747.
Sunday, October 7th
at 2:00 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
3714 West Linebaugh Avenue
All creatures, great and small, are welcome Saint Francis of Assisi medals (free, while supplies last) Accepting “love offerings” of pet food,
clean towels, other items ( donations to local pet shelters)
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, September 30th – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Youth Sunday – 1 Service
9:00 AM Spirits on Fire warm-up
10:00 AM Youth Sunday - One Service
Homeless Group Publix Food drive
3:00 PM Iglesia Evangelica Worship
4:00 PM Afternoon with the Classics
Monday 10:00 AM Mah Jongg
10:00 AM Homeless (Holmer Hall)
5:00 PM Sons of Norway Board Mtg
7:30 PM Nurses Intervention Program
Tuesday 9:00 AM Hand & Foot
10:00 AM Staff Meeting
5:30 PM AA - On the Way Home
7:00 PM Stephen Ministries
Wednesday 10:00 AM Bible Study of John
5:00 PM Nurses Intervention Program
7:00 PM Worship & Music Meeting
7:00 PM Iglesia Evangelica Bible Study
7:30 PM Joyringers
Thursday 7:00 PM AA – Alanon/Alateen
7:00 PM Westpark Preserve Meeting
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Friday 12:00 PM AA Ladies Friendship
Saturday 9:30 AM Ancestor Hunters
9:30 AM Spirits on Fire Rehearsal
Sunday, October 7th – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Traditional Service
9:45 AM New Member Class
9:45 AM Sunday School & Adult Forum
3:00 PM Iglesia Evangelica Worship
Altar Flowers – Maggie Scott celebrating Music at Grace
Lutheran Church
McCulloch – Grace Girlfriends
Metropolitan Ministries – Anonymous
Eternal Flame –
Attendance
Sunday, September 23, 2018
8:30 am – 148 11:00 am – 65 TOTAL - 213
Treasurer's Report August 2018
Category YTD
Actual YTD
Budget
Over/Under YTD+(-) to
Budget Annual Budget
Income 252,165 241,580 10,585 459,340
Expenses 260,477 271,791 (11,314) 459,340
Profit/(Loss) (8,312) (30,211) 21,899
FYTD Compared to PY: $15K unfavorable due to slightly lower
giving and expenses Higher than prior year.
TOTAL EXPENSE: staff costs higher year over year due to the
open position prior year. Program costs higher year over year due
to timing of programs, including cost of NYG.
TOTAL FYTD compared to Budget: $22k favorable
Giving to operations to date is favorable to budget by $10k
Staff costs are below budget due to lower nursery Attendant &
Youth Worker payroll. Program costs are lower than budget due
to timing of programs and some cancelations. Admin. Costs are
below budget due to unused budgeted repairs and maintenance to
date.
BALANCE SHEET: General operating account (excluding
Endowment & Restricted) continues to be positive at $4.8K.
Mark your calendars for… October 13th, 9 AM October 20-21
See our website for more details, www.gracetampa.org
*Please remember to communicate with the office regarding
updates of your loved ones on our prayer chain and/or prayer
list.
Condolences: To Judy & Tom Jackman and their family on the
death of Judy’s Aunt Lilian.
To Betty Fisher and her family on the loss of her brother,
Ed Watkins.
To all the family and friends of Daryl Bull on her passing.
Members: Scott Gunderson, Laurie Holmes, Melody Veoltz,
Dee Kaiser, Alice Deal, Keith Wilson, Eva Pizarro, Betty Freshcorn,
Ron Lofgren, Betsy Owers, Kathleen Jenkins, Barbara & Lee
Pilcher, Don Stoddard, Daryl Bull, McCulloch Group Home
(especially Karl & Mary), and for our loved ones…
Lillian Henry aunt of Judy Jackman
Ryan Gould son of Doug & Maggie Gould
Gavin grandson of Mary Strous
Brian Missbach brother of Mike Missbauch
Bob Deans sister’s husband of Don Anderson
Carl Frey father of Carolyn Treadway
Linda Kraus wife of Pastor Gerhard Kraus
Jim Marriott father of Lindsey Marriott French
Gunnel Alissar cousin of Marcia Pihl
Tim Donegan husband of Shannon Donegan
Ruth Heckman sister-in-law of June Smedley
Jean Graham sister of Mary Threm
David Trent son of Doug & Hilda Trent
Barbara Lafleur mother-in-law of Julie Lafleur
Khuntala sister-in-law of Ruth Rahman
Taylor Rinel granddaughter of Sandy Taylor
Elaine Julison aunt of Jan Abraham
Francine Hernandez mother of Jane Hernandez
Shall Adams daughter-in-law of Mickey Castor
Anna & Steven mother & son of Walt Marsicano
Nesam Judima Abraham relative of Jayden Sigamani
Gordon Lamoree father of Maggie Gould
Mack Russell/ Anna cousin/ 2nd cousin of Mickey Castor
Gerald VanPay father of Kipp VanPay
Carrie Jahn niece of Susan McCulloch
Sandi Barcarolo daughter-in-law of Diane Lofgren
Roberta Larson mother of Sally Rojas
Carolyn Davis cousin of Sherrill O’Brien
Cheryl Walker niece of Mary Threm
Leah Sylvan sister-in-law of Ruth Anderson
Cindy Wyar sister of Carol Zwick
Helen Lofton mother of Valerie Morgan
LONG TERM
Members: Grace Ward, Doreen Dahl, Richard Jesse,
Kathy Gjertson, Sharon Olenski, Jo Ann Sipes, Anita Hans, Ruth Rahman, Residents of Arden Courts, Brighton Gardens and Brookdale.
Diana Dunaway daughter-in-law of Jerralynne Duncan
Robin Valder daughter of Fred & Betty Freshcorn
Jeannine Jacobson mother of Jan Abraham
Anna Witte mother of Diana Otterness
Keith Hess cousin of Sandy Laettner
Roxie Thomas mother of David Thomas
“Let there be Peace on Earth”
Pray for peace and for all military troops – at home and abroad
and for their families, loved ones and friends…….
Charlee Seto, granddaughter of Mike & Jacci Milo, has been
deployed to Afghanistan. This is her 2nd tour.
2nd Lt Timothy Donegan - Fort Rucker, Alabama
2nd Lt. Yadira Salas - Donegan – Fort Lewis in Washington
Chaplain Major Scott Hagen - Fort Belvoir, Springfield, VA
Collin Welch E4 - Alice Deal’s grandson- Now home.
Juliana Harrison - Astoria, Jean Harrison’s daughter, Oregon
as an Avionics Electrical Technician for helicopters in the CG.
Staff Sgt. Mark Messina – deployed to Afghanistan,
Patti Joannes’ grandson and Shannon Donegan’s nephew.
Captain Kelsey Abert - Seoul, South Korea
Captain Devlin Ann Abert – Fort Bliss, El Paso
Sergeant Christopher J. Cone - Hawaii
Christopher Shephard – Jordan, United States Aid to
International Development. (USAID)
Captain David Webb, grandson of Barbara Ewanowski – Army
– deployed at Ft. Carson, CO.