Grace Extra January 2012

Parish Education Board:

• Winter Rally Day on January 15th celebrates the first day of Sunday School in 2012. Lance & Caroline Erickson, aviation missionaries to Bolivia, will be our guests.
• ‘Snow on the Mountain’. The congregation gave $869.50 toward our youth ministry and winter retreat. Thank You!
• Watch for an announcement in the spring for a Pinewood Derby Dessert Night.

Elders & Trustees:

• Average Sunday morning attendance in 2011 has been 61 (60 in Edmonds). 87 attended our Christmas Program, 120 Candlelight Service. We have enjoyed numerous visitors.
• The Tuesday afternoon Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at Judy Kumma’s will reconvene on January 10th with a new topic of study.
• A new congregational directory will soon be available.
• Our facility Dedication Service on January 29th will be a special celebration to which your family and friends will be very welcome.
• Faith & Fellowship, our denominational magazine, is provided free of charge to all who attend Grace. We are in the process of updating our subscription list.

Girl Scouts: A troop under Jesica Abella’s direction is starting up at Grace on January 11th. It will meet twice monthly on Wednesdays during the second and fourth weeks from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. We are delighted that our facility can be used for this excellent program.

Pacific Region North Women’s Ministries Event with Carrie Abbott of the Legacy Institute. Saturday, January 28th, 11:00 am at Word of Life, Marysville.

Grace Extra December 2011

Parish Education Board:

• Watch for an announcement in the spring for a Pinewood Derby Dessert Night.
• Winter Rally Day on January 15th celebrates the first day of Sunday School in 2012.

Elders & Trustees:

• Our Christmas Program/Choir Concert and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service are particularly appropriate opportunities to introduce others to Grace.
• Thanksgiving Offerings: At our Thanksgiving HymnSing we received an offering of $165 for the Africa Hunger Relief and Economic Development project administered by the CLB Churches of Chad and Cameroun, and a food offering for the Edmonds Food Bank.
• The kitchen project is nearing completion. We now have wheeled trash, recycle, and garden waste containers. Our overhead video system is in place.
• We continue to enjoy guest speakers (Stan Olsen, Jack Storry, Dave Christenson recently). If you have someone to suggest, talk to Gary Stueckle.
• The Tuesday afternoon Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at Judy Kumma’s is going well. Watch for an announcement on a new installment in January.
• A new congregational directory will soon be available.

Girl Scouts: A troop under Jesica Abella’s direction is starting up at Grace. It will meet twice monthly on Wednesday during the second and fourth weeks from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. We are delighted that our facility can be used for this excellent program.

People:

• Janice Edmons, a Grace member at large, passed into her Savior’s presence in November.
• Barbara Braaten and Dorothy Steinberg are now residing in memory care centers.

Grace Extra November 2011

Parish Education Board

• Trunk or Treat: We had a great time, although we overestimated the number of kids who would show up. The left over candy was donated to the food bank. Thank you for your generous donations.
• Sunday school Christmas Program filming is in progress. December 18 is the premier.

Fall Ministries:

• Women of Grace begins meeting November 7,10:00 am
• Adult Bible Study: ‘Our Loving Father: Feeling God’s Embrace’ meets for six Thursdays at 130 pm beginning November 110 Pastor Dan has details.

Adult Sunday School Class: Christian Essentials is a study in the Biblical foundations of the Christian faith from a Lutheran Brethren perspective. It is designed as a refresher for some, discovery for others, and informative for those interested in membership at Grace. You are invited!

Elders & Trustees:

• Thanksgiving Offerings: At our Thanksgiving Hymn Sing we receive a monetary offering for the Africa Hunger Relief and Economic Development project administered by the CLB Churches of Chad and Cameroon, and a food offering for the Edmonds Food Bank.
• Chuck Bowen is making available a beautiful wallet size ‘business card’ invitation to Grace for the congregation’s use. They will be available on the information table.
• We will be publishing a ‘Wish List’ consisting of items that would be useful in our ministry but are not in the budget at this time. For example, a baptismal fount.

Library: It is set up and ready for business in various locations. We have donated a lot of books that weren’t being used to a thrift store, but have kept the best. Check out is really easy; just grab the book, take it home and read it or lend it to a friend. No records are being kept, so if it is lost nobody will mind. We just want them to be read!

In the Community:

• We delivered 112 pairs of socks to Operation Nightwatch to distribute to Seattle’s street people.
• Seattle Children’s Chorus Christmas Concert, December 4th, 5:00 pm Everett; 10th 1:00 pm at First Presbyterian in Seattle.

THANK YOU to everyone who has made our transition possible with your prayers, donations of goods and money, time, talents, wisdom, energy, and encouragement! Our Open House for the community is November 20th. Watch for details on how you can be involved in the final effort to prepare our building and grounds for the big day.

Grace Extra October 2011

Pastor Dan’s messages in October and November will be on ‘The Joy of the Giving Life’ taken from II Corinthians 8 & 9 and elsewhere.

Parish Education Board

• Trunk or Treat: We will be collecting candy for this Halloween outreach event.
• Sunday School Christmas Program will feature a movie starring our own kids.

Fall Ministries:

• Women of Grace begins meeting November 7, 10:00 am ‘Confirmation, and a weekday Adult Bible Study, are TBA soon.
• Kids Club is on hold for the time being.

Adult Sunday School Class: ‘Understanding Grace’, is a study in the Biblical foundations of the Christian faith from a Lutheran Brethren perspective. It is designed as a refresher for some, discovery for others, and informative for those interested in membership at Grace. You are invited!

Elders & Trustees:

• Postponed the facility dedication to allow for more time to complete necessary projects.
• The kitchen project is in progress. Check it out.
• We are looking for someone who enjoys working on Craigslist or eBay to market some items from our former location we can no longer use.
• The congregation discussed the possibility of using the pews from our former location at this facility. We postponed the decision. However, our landlord has informed us that we cannot dispose of the pews we are now using even if we replaced them.

In the Community: Details are posted.

• Operation Nightwatch ‘Sock It to Homelessness’ sock collection is in progress.
• Edmonds Food Bank collection is ongoing.
• Regional Men’s Retreat at Black Lake, November 4-5.
• Identity Theft Workshop, sponsored by Thrivent, to inform participants how it can occur, learn prevention steps, and what to do if it does happen. Saturday, October 15th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, at Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek. Free of charge, lunch provided, with a Shredit truck available to shred any amount of personal papers. Register online at www.thrivent.com and go to Find Events and Workshops, or call 425-530-0658 by October 10.

Grace Extra September 2011

Fred Van Gorkam is a former missionary veterinarian to Ethiopia with an important message from God’s word spiced with wonderful true life stories. We are blessed to enjoy his ministry at Grace. The evening of the 25th will feature an Ethiopian Coffee Fellowship and pictures.

Pastor Dan’s messages in October and November will be on ‘The Joy of the Giving Life’ taken from II Corinthians 8&9 and elsewhere.

Fall Ministries: Kids Club, Sunday School, Choir are scheduled. Youth, Confirmation, Adult Bible Study, and Women of Grace are not yet scheduled but
watch for announcements.

Adult Sunday School Class, ‘People Who Made a Difference’ is a discussion style study of Old Testament models of faith. Class meets in the sanctuary.

Thank you to all of you who have worked so hard and long to make our transition possible. Think about a dedication service and open house for celebration.

People: Jamie Eisinger is studying and playing ball at Wayland Baptist U. in Texas. Abigail Mariah Lazicki is doing very well in Woodland Park, CO in the first weeks since birth. We congratulate Anthony and Victoria Fish on their August wedding.

Security System: It is now in operation and works much like what we had before. Keyed entry should only be done at the front door or double glass door next to the bathrooms, as these are where the code pads are located. The last one out should check all the doors to make sure they are locked.

In the Community:

• Fall Regional Women’s Retreat is September 30-October 2 at Embassy Suites and Maple Park.
• Operation Nightwatch ‘Sock It to Homelessness’ sock collection is coming in October.
• Edmonds Food Bank collection basket is downstairs.

Grace Extra July/August 2011

People:

• Tisha and Seveah Lazicki have moved back to Springfield, Oregon.
• Jeff and Peggy Buckley are planning to move to the ‘beach house’ in August.
• Mike and Hannah Lazicki arrived (finally) in Colorado and may settle in Colorado Springs. The tale of their move is harrowing indeed, but the story of the Lord’s provision is remarkable as well.

Elder/Trustee Board:

• We plan to move to the Edmonds facility for Rally Day. Watch for ‘fixing the place up’ opportunities this summer.
• Our ministries schedule in September is not finalized. Watch for announcements.
• We hope to have a Pinewood Derby and BBQ at the new property in August.
• The lineup of Sundays guest speakers includes Richard Erickson, Stan Olsen, Curt Atneosen, Richard Bridston, and Fred VanGorkom.

Prayer Notes:

• CLBA International Mission is seeking to place a new missionary family among the Bagirmi people of Chad, Africa. To do so will require a significant financial commitment beyond what is already being done.
• Many families in our CLB congregation in Minot ND lost their homes in the recent flood.
• As we transition to our new location we seek a renewed vision of our God given calling as His congregation in the community.
• God will continue to bless Kris Kraakmo’s ministry in Japan with fruitfulness, and give him great joy in the process.

Grace Extra June 4, 2011

People:

• Vi Trowbridge has moved to Shoreline. She loves visitors and is fun to visit!
• Anthony Fish and Victoria Bristol are engaged and planning an August 20 wedding.
• Al & Goldie Foss move to Colfax, WA; Mike & Hannah Lazicki and family to Pueblo, CO this week.
• Alicia was born to Hoon & Hyun Chung on May 18

Elder Board: During the summer our Bible Study and Prayer Meetings will be
on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. We are scheduling monthly congregational potlucks
after the morning service throughout the summer. Pastor Dan’s summertime
messages will be on the theme ‘The Church – Imagine That!’ featuring seven
images the NT creates to describe what the Church is, and ought to be on earth.
We will be enjoying a number of guest speakers as well. The Elder & Trustee
Boards are busy working on congregational transition issues. We will report on
progress.

Summer Schedule: Sunday School, Kid’s Club, Women of Grace, and Choir are
in recess Memorial Day to Labor Day. Youth have special activities. Worship
Services are at 10:30 am (not at 10:00 as was previously announced). Watch for
special events.

In the Community:

• Bible Camp: Grace joins Maple Park providing after evening service cookies on Tuesday night, and presenting the Children’s Theatre on Thursday evening.
• July 2 is the PNW Region Convention.
• CLBA National Women’s Ministries Convention is at Tuscarora Inn in PA. June 24-26.
• Thrivent is sponsoring a night at the Aquasox July 15, 5:30 pm. $10 reserved seats ticket includes BBQ dinner, game, and fireworks. Sign up in May. Payment is due by June 25th.

Grace Extra May 1, 2011

People:

• Kris Kraakmo is returning to Japan May 12th to continue his ministry.
• Al & Goldie Foss sold their house and will be moving to Colfax in June.
• Mike and Hannah Lazicki are relocating to Pueblo, CO at the end of May.
• Vi Trowbridge is transferring to Seattle when the right apartment opens.
• Anthony Fish and Victoria Bristol are engaged and planning an August, 20 wedding.

Parish Board: We determined that due to circumstances it would be unwise to
attempt hosting a VBS this summer. We would like to enjoy an Alderwood Derby
and BBQ, possibly in August.

Women of Grace will conclude a wonderful year of ministry on June 6th with lunch at the Claim Jumper. All women are invited whether or not you have been part of the group during the year.

Elder Board: During the summer our Bible Study and Prayer Meetings will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. We are scheduling monthly congregational potlucks after the morning service throughout the summer.

Summer Schedule: Sunday School, Kid’s Club, Women of Grace, and Choir are in recess Memorial Day to Labor Day. Youth have special activities. Worship Services are at 10:00 am. Watch for special events.

In the Community:

• Grace joins Maple Park providing after evening service cookies on
  Tuesday night, and presenting the Children’s Theatre on Thursday
  evening.
• CLBA National Women’s Ministries Convention is at Tuscarora Inn in
  PA. June 24-26.
• Thrivent is sponsoring a night at the Aquasox July 15, 5:30 pm. $10
  reserved seats ticket includes BBQ dinner, game, and fireworks. Sign
  up in May. Payment is due by June 25th.

Grace Extra March 6, 2010

People

• John Pinney graduates from his Job Corp program on March 18. Congratulations!
• Clayton Pinney has moved to Everett.
• We gratefully welcomed Helga Boge into membership at Grace.
• The Holmers and Buckleys are on extended sun breaks but promise to return when all that nice weather gets boring.
• Lindy Kraakmo leaves on March 18 for a two week visit with Kris in Japan.

Benevolence Committee: The Everett Gospel Mission Women’s and Children’s Shelter send a big thank you to Grace for our Valentine toiletries gift.

Elder Board: ‘Hallelujah. What a Savior!’ is our theme for Lent. On Wednesday evenings we will be focusing on the Biblical dynamics of a local Church congregation centered in Jesus Christ, and join in a season of spontaneous prayer. On Sundays we will meditate on how Jesus revealed His salvation to several diverse characters from the Gospel of John.

In the Community

• ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Seattle Children’s Chorus in concert, March 19, 4:00 pm at 1st Presbyterian Church, Seattle.
• SCC Camerata Benefit Concert on March 27, 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran in Lynnwood.

Hillcrest Choir: We are hosting them on Palm Sunday evening, and in homes overnight. betails will be forthcoming, but we will need a widespread hospitality response.

College & Young Adults: A Bible Study group has begun meeting with fellowship, spiritual growth, and outreach in mind. The schedule is flexible accommodating participant’s availability. If interested, not so young Gary is the man to see.

Kids Club: Wednesday nights at 5:30 the place is hopping with excited kids. Jesica who leads the ministry must take a two month break for personal reasons. Watch for an announcement on the immediate future of the group.

New Congregational Directories will be available soon. If you have not checked for accuracy your entry in the draft copy, do so soon.

Grace Extra February 6, 2011

Valentine Treat for the Women’s and Children’s Shelter at the Everett Gospel Mission. We are collecting toiletries to be presented on Valentine’s Day. Details are posted in the Sanctuary.

Sunday School: Watch for special participation in our Lenten services. The youth will sponsor the Easter Breakfast.

Special Events
• Vern Baardsen is the guest speaker (and singer) at the District Retreat in Cannon Beach, March 11-13. Registration forms are on the Information Table.
• Emmanuel Sitaki will be speaking at Grace on March 13.
• Hillcrest Academy Choir will be in concert at Grace on the evening of April 17.

In the Community
‘All Creatures Great and Small’, Seattle Children’s Chorus in concert, March 19, 4:00 pm 1st Presbyterian in Seattle.
SCC Cammerata Benefit Concert on March 27, 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church.

People
• David Hendrix and Sarah Johnson are engaged to be married.
• Hyun Chung and Hannah Lazicki are expecting additions to their families.
• Ana Naska passed her citizenship test and will take the oath in March.
• Al and Goldie Foss will be moving to Colfax, and Vi Trowbridge to Seattle. (Neither received permission.)
• Lindy Kraakmo is going to visit Kris in Japan on March 18 for two weeks and help out with special outreach projects.
• Malvin Muller joined Alice in Jesus’ presence. Praise the Lord!
• Pastor Jay Price has accepted the call to pastor Word of Life LB Church in Marysville.

Thank you
• QFC for donating the market basket for our food bank ministry and Chuck Bowen for making the request.
• Pastor Dale Carlson for officiating at Mal’s service in Pastor Dan’s absence.
• Regional Pastor Stan Olsen for standing with us in our discussion on the future direction of our ministry.

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