Memorial for Donald Raasch

The family of Donald Raasch invites our Grace family to attend a memorial for Don on Sunday, March 29 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Forest Glen Clubhouse (2150 Montego Drive, Springfield).

Don passed forward on January 27, 2015.

Spiritual Life Survey

Your spiritual growth is of vital importance to our church. Whether you’re just starting to explore the Christian faith, or you’re a long-time Christ-follower, we want to do everything we can to help you on your spiritual journey.

That’s why we need your help.

We’re asking you to click on the link below to take the REVEAL Spiritual Life Survey, which asks questions about your spiritual life and the role Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church plays in it.

Since the survey touches on a wide range of thought-provoking issues, you should anticipate needing 35 - 40 minutes to complete it. The survey is now open, so you can take it today.  Here is the link you will need:

http://www.revealnow.com/slsurvey?uid=7097

 

You can also access the survey through the home page of the Grace website (www.grace-nalc.org).  

Be assured you:

• This survey is completely anonymous. An expert third-party research organization will aggregate your input with responses from thousands of other people, so your survey will not be viewed individually.
• You will not be solicited for any products or services as a result of taking this survey.
• Your email address will not be distributed to another party.

We’ll close the survey on March 21, but please don't wait that long to take it. 

Thanks in advance for your time and contribution to this very important work.

Pat Barth

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Pat Barth.  Pat passed forward on Monday, March 2.  Although her health had been failing, the timing of her passing was surprising to her sons Scott and Jeff.

A memorial service for Pat will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m.  A gathering of family and friends will follow the service in the Grace Fellowship Hall.

Shrove Tuesday

Don't forget to get your tickets for the Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage dinner! Tickets will be available at the door, of course, but you will pay a bit more for them.  Join more than 100 of your Grace family and friends at this fun event.

Two Grace Families Facing Grief

Our congregation is lifting up two Grace families in prayer as they deal with grief this week.

Curtis Allen, the 43 year old son of Debbie Lange, died unexpectedly on Tuesday.

Don Raasch, a long-time member of our congregation passed forward on Wednesday.

  

Funeral Arrangements for Ralph Grimes

Our prayers and deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Ralph Grimes who passed away on Monday, January 5. 

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 11 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Monday, January 12 at 11 a.m. 

Hanging of the Greens

No, you're right.  It isn't even Thanksgiving yet!

But because we want you to have plenty of time to clear your calendars, we do want to announce the annual "Hanging of the Greens" will happen on Tuesday, December 2, starting at 8:30 a.m.

No special talents are required (although if you are tall, that comes in very handy!).  No advance registration is required, but it would help the church out if we knew you were coming.  An email to tom.stelzer@grace-nalc.org would be greatly appreciated.