Currently, there are no COVID restrictions for attending worship or events at Grace Church.
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Worship and Bible Class
Ascension Celebration—Celebrate world missions and Ascension Day this Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Grace Center. Prof. Jon Bare, who serves on the faculty at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary as chairman of our synod’s Pastoral Studies Institute (PSI) will give a guest presentation. The PSI program trains men for leadership in various world mission fields, with the goal of ordination into pastoral ministry in their native countries. Prof. Bare has traveled to many of our world mission fields to assist in training these global evangelists. Dinner will be served as well. Come and join in a fun evening of fellowship and food! RSVP to the church office, 414-271-3006 or to Carolyn at data@gracedowntown.org.
Living by Faith Alone: Sunday Morning Bible Class—Life isn’t easy—in fact, sometimes it’s just plain hard. There are problems and challenges all around us and even in us. No matter how hard we try, we are left feeling empty and without purpose. But the good news of free and full forgiveness offers a different way of life. Join Grace Church for this Sunday morning Bible class and explore the core teaching of the Christian faith found in the book of Galatians—justification by faith—and see how you can live by faith alone. Sunday morning Bible class is offered at 9 and 10:15 a.m. in the Grace Center’s Great Hall, along with tasty treats, juice, and coffee.
GraceNotes
Babysitting Fundraiser—Craving a date night out? On Saturday, June 11, Grace Teens going to the Youth Rally are hosting a babysitting fundraiser from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at Grace! Younger children will be in the nursery and the older kids will be in the Heritage Room with a movie and other activities. A meal of chicken nuggets, applesauce, and veggies will be provided. This fundraiser will rely on freewill donations that will be split between the teens to lessen the cost of attending the Youth Rally. Please be sure that you make a donation upon dropping off your children. If you desire to make a donation towards the Youth Rally without participating in the fundraiser, reach out to Drew Carter. Sign-ups can be found in the Parish Center or online. Questions can also be directed to Drew Carter at dcarter@gracedowntown.org.
Grace Church Picnic—The Grace Church Picnic returns! Join fellow Grace members at LaFollette Park (1100 S. 92nd St., West Allis—two blocks north of Greenfield Ave.) on Sunday, June 26 from noon until 3 p.m. There will be a bounce house for the kids as well as a corn hole tournament for anyone who wishes to participate. Sign-up sheets can be found in the Parish Center and Grace Center or online under the Connect tab on the Grace website. Please sign-up prior to June 23 so that we know how much food to order. Please bring a dish to pass. If anyone would like to bring a dessert in addition, it would be greatly appreciated! Hamburgers, hot dogs, all utensils and soft drinks are provided. If you would like adult beverages, you may bring your own. If you have any questions, please contact Drew Carter at dcarter@gracedowntown.org.
Summertime Park Playdates—Songs, Stories, and Studies is taking the summer off and instead planning several park playdates throughout the Milwaukee area! The group will still meet Friday mornings, but outdoors at the park, where everyone can enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Dates are as follows—check future GraceNotes for locations: June 3, 10, 17, and 24; July 8, 15 and 29 (none July 22, due to Grace’s church campout weekend). Questions, contact Diana Carter at diana.marzinske@blc.edu.
Job Opportunity: Barista—Grace Place Coffee is looking to hire a part-time barista to help out in the coffee shop during the week, with an estimated 7-12 hours per week (with the potential of additional hours if desired). No experience necessary, training will be provided. Starting pay is $14 per hour. For more information or to apply, email Cate Jaworski, Church Administrator at admin@gracedowntown.org.
Job Opportunity: Director of Digital Ministry— Grace Lutheran Church is looking to grow its communications and technology team with a Director of Digital Ministry who will help Grace Church expand their digital reach and efforts! The Director of Digital Ministry will focus on the digital needs of the church, including but not limited to: overseeing live streaming, video work (filming, editing, and uploading), podcasts, and more. This position is part-time to start, and regular availability on Sunday mornings will be needed. To learn more about this position, email Cate Jaworski, Church Administrator at admin@gracedowntown.org, for a full job description.
Job Opportunity: Event Reps for Grace Center—Looking for part-time work or a way to earn some additional cash? The Grace Center events team is now hiring event reps for the 2022 and 2023 event season! Event reps are responsible for overseeing and supervising on-site events. Pay is $100 per Grace Center event rental ($20 per hour for a five-hour shift). Evening and weekend availability is a must. Questions, or to apply, contact Events Director Veronica Brewer at vbrewer@gracedowntown.org or call the church office at 414-271-3006.
Job Opportunity: Wedding Hosts for Grace Church—Looking for part-time work or a way to earn additional cash? The Grace Church events team is now hiring wedding hosts for the 2022 and 2023 wedding season! Wedding hosts are responsible for overseeing and supervising on-site wedding ceremonies and rehearsals. Pay is $75 for wedding ceremonies with same-day rehearsal and $125 for wedding ceremonies with day-before rehearsals. Evening and weekend availability is a must. Questions, or to apply, contact Events Director Veronica Brewer at vbrewer@gracedowntown.org or call the church office at 414-271-3006.
Grenada Trip Support—Whitney Stibb, Grace member and frequent volunteer barista at Grace Place Coffee, has the opportunity to go on a trip to Grenada through Kingdom Workers, working with physical, occupational and speech therapists and other health care providers to assess children with disabilities. Whitney is raising money to help offset the cost of the trip. If you are willing and able, visit her GoFundMe page at gofund.me/de7307d7 to learn more and donate.
WELS News
Kingdom Prep Founding Class Graduation—Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School announces the graduation of the Founding Class of 2022 next Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. The service will take place in the Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School gymnasium (2520 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa). Doors open at 9 a.m.; general seating available.
WELS Bargain Center Needs Donations—The WELS Bargain Center exists to provide low cost necessities to the Milwaukee community, with proceeds given to area WELS ministries, including Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Service, New Beginnings, The Point of Grace, Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries, and Lighthouse Youth Centers. Because of increased business at the store, they are in need of donations! Household items, clothing, shoes, craft items, linens, etc. can be donated directly at the store, 8401 W. Lisbon Ave. from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (Sorry, they cannot take furniture.) If it’s easier for you to bring items to the Grace church office, Carolyn is willing to take them to the Bargain Center on a Saturday. Thank you for your prayers and donations!
Luther Prep Summer Camps—LPS Summer Camps are in full planning mode! They offer day camps & overnight camps for a variety of sports and—for the 2nd year in a row—the new Phoenix Adventure Camp! Go to www.lps.wels.net for all the details and to sign-up.
