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Midweek Advent Worship at Grace—Join Grace for midweek Advent services, either in-person or online! The remaining services are Wednesdays, Dec. 9 and 16, at 12:10-12:40 p.m. (perfect for anyone working in-person downtown) and 6:30 p.m. (which will also be live streamed via YouTube). Please note: there are no Advent suppers this year. Sign up for Advent worship at: https://reopen.church/r/rZhGY5g1
Divine Call Returned—Pastor Caleb Kurbis, currently serving Living Savior in Asheville, North Carolina, returned his call to Grace. Please keep Grace in your prayers, and watch your inboxes and future GraceNotes as to when the next call meeting will take place.
God Answers the Big Questions of Life: Dec. 2020 Sunday Morning Bible Class—Is the end the beginning? The Bible book of the prophet Malachi answers, “Yes!” The end of the Old Testament is the beginning of the New. What a perfect bridge from one to the other—from the end of one church year to the beginning of another, from End Times to Advent! Join Grace in-person or virtually via YouTube.
Dec. 6 Why do the wicked prosper?
Dec. 13 What does it mean to return to God?
Moms Group December Gathering Dates—Currently meeting remotely on Fridays at 9 a.m. via Zoom, this is a great opportunity to connect with other moms while also spending time in the Word and Bible readings for the upcoming Sunday. The remaining date for 2020 is Dec. 11. Questions, contact Diana Carter at Diana.Marzinske@blc.edu.
Angel Tree—Thank you to everyone you purchased gifts from this year’s Angel Tree—your generosity and Christian love has already shown brightly this season! Please keep the children, their families (both biological and foster) and their hard working social workers in your prayers this Christmas, and thank you again for showing Christ’s love in action with your outpouring of gifts!
Flower Chart for 2021—Do you have an anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion you’d like to commemorate? Consider giving altar flowers at Grace to celebrate! Sign-up on the chart in the narthex; 2021 dates are now available. Questions, call the church office at 414-271-3006 or email data@gracedowntown.org.
Offering Envelopes for 2021—Grace members’ 2021 offering envelopes are available in the Parish Center. Those enrolled in electronic giving are generally not assigned envelopes. However, if you would still like a box for 2021, please contact Carolyn in the church office at 414-271-3006, data@gracedowntown.org. Thank you!
WLHS Drama Production—Performing before limited audiences, Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s drama department presents two, one-act plays Dec. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m.: Drop Dead, Juliet! and The Seussificaton of Romeo and Juliet. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for children and can only be purchased online at wlhs.org/drama or by calling 414-453-4567. Seating is general admission with safety measures in place.
WELS Military Services—Did you know WELS civilian chaplains only know if members are serving actively if they are registered with WELS/ELS Military Services? If you or a loved one serves in the military, National Guard, and/or army reserve, and would like to ensure and maintain a spiritual and encouraging connection to the church, head to wels.net/ref to register any and all names.
