Weekend of November 20, 2016 The Last Sunday of the Church Year

Our Mission …to nurture people to love God, love others, and to make disciples.

Please Contact the Church — if you have a prayer request. — if you are entering the hospital. — when you have a new baby. — if you have a new address. Welcome to Grace Grace is more than just the name of our church and school. Grace is the love and forgiveness that God has for us, even though we do not deserve it. God sent His Son to suffer, die and rise again for us, so that we might receive the gift of salvation, and the opportunity to live with Him forever in heaven. As a response to this gift of God, we reach out to one another and to our community with the Word of God that tells us of forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ. This message lies at the heart of our mission and ministry as Grace Lutheran Church and School! For your convenience, Hearing Assistance Devices are available at the Welcome Center. The nursery is staffed during the 9:30am Sunday service.

Traditional Worship Rejoice Worship

Sunday, 8:00am Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 9:30am

Senior Pastor ............................................. Rob Goodwin Pastor of Family Ministry and Missions ....... Joel Howard Pastor of Adult Ministry and Discipleship ... Aaron Kuehn Pastor Emeritus ..................................Warren A. Granke Deaconess .......................................... Marlene Anderson Interim School Principal….………………..….David Koopman Minister of Music .............................................. Bill Cahill Business Manager ............................................ Carol Bird Facilities Manager……………………………………….Brian Arndt

Church W196 N9525 Cross View Way Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Phone: 262-251-0670 Fax: 262-250-1065 School N87 W16173 Kenwood Blvd. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Phone: 262-251-7140 Fax: 262-251-3460 grace-connect.org

Flowers on the Altar Nov 20 - Flowers on the Altar have been placed by Mike & Karen Anas in honor of their 30TH wedding anniversary, birthday of Steven Anas and ordination of Pastor Tim Anas. Best wishes to all! Nov 13 - Flowers on the Altar were placed by James & Carolyn Koebert in honor of Nana’s 101ST Birthday on Nov. 15 - Happy birthday!

General Announcements Thanksgiving Services  

Wed. Nov. 23 at 6:30pm Thurs. Nov 24 at 9:30am

Results of the Congregational Voters Meeting  Attendance 21  All 21 voted yes Absentee Ballots:  126 voted yes  5 voted no Total Votes:  147 voted yes  5 voted no Resolution to adopt the new constitution and by-laws passed by 97%. Walk with us in the Menomonee Falls Christmas parade on Sun., Nov 27. We need shepherds, wise men, & townspeople to walk, lead the animals, & hand out information on Grace activities. Meet at the Fellowship Hall at Kenwood at 3:00pm to get into costume, which we provide & we will go together to the starting point. Parade starts at 4:30pm. The route is less than a mile long. We’ll return to the Fellowship Hall for chili & hot dogs. We also need a few individuals ahead of time to attach candy canes to the cards. Contact Deaconess Marlene.

Charitable Remainder Trusts allows to you to enjoy income and tax benefits today and provide for family and your favorite ministries tomorrow. If you would like information, contact Ray Pagels, our Christian Gift Planning Counselor at 847-226-2262; email [email protected] or pick up a brochure in the Connection Corner. American Legion Auxiliary offers assistance to veterans and their families by helping with errands or yard work, visiting those who are shut-in, meeting for coffee and fellowship, transporting them to appointments, assisting in food and daily needs. Please contact the church office if you or someone you know could benefit from their help.

Our Serving Ministry at Grace JAM/Thrive Christmas Program - Sat., Dec. 17 at 5:00pm. We are looking for individuals to help organize this year's program. Please email Tammy Breckenfelder for more information at [email protected] . Ways to help those in need at Christmas:  Knit or purchase hats, mittens and scarves and place on the Christmas tree in the Narthex.  Purchase a gift, wrap it, and place under the tree in the Narthex. Label the gift for man, woman, boy or girl (specify age range for child). These go to local, less fortunate families.  Your family or group can adopt a family and purchase Christmas gifts. Please contact the church office or Arlene Dassow ASAP at 414466-8797 to match you with the family size of your choice. Visitation Team - Today we are blessed to welcome Pastor Don Weiss as Pastor of Visitation here at Grace. Pastor Weiss was ordained in 1973 and served his first 9 years at Immanuel in Waterloo, IA. He then moved to Wisconsin where he served a few years at St. Mark in Janesville and then 32 years at St. Peter Immanuel before

just recently retiring. In his retirement, Pastor Weiss will be serving us by helping to visit our shut-ins at Grace. He is married to Paulette, has two children, and four grandchildren. We welcome him to Grace and look forward to his service among us! Please contact the church office with names of anyone you know who is homebound and would benefit from home visits. We are blessed by Ken Bahr, Pastor Don Weiss & Bob Huettner who make visits to the members of Grace. Our Stephen Ministers meet with those who are going through challenges in life. If you or someone you care about could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, contact Deaconess Marlene. Our Prayer Partners are eager to pray for you or thank God with you through the Prayer Chain. Contact the church office or Cheryl Tebo at [email protected]. A Prayers & Squares quilt to comfort & reflect God’s people in prayer can also be requested. GIFTS of Grace (Grace Infant Family Team) is a support system for moms of babies born/ baptized into the Grace family. We provide a meal for the family & small gift for the baby. For more info. email Amanda at: [email protected] or Jenny at: [email protected]. Volunteers needed for lock up at the Kenwood campus. Call Jim Bauer at 262-251-6956. Our Dedicated Cleaning Crew is looking for help 1 hour per week on Thurs or Fri, to clean the Narthex & Sanctuary. Call the church office.

Connections Make Bible study a part of your schedule. Classes meet in the 1st floor Conference Room unless otherwise noted. Financial Fitness (Core Class)- Learn how to become "fit" & healthy” in your use of God's resources. Wednesdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 22, 7:008:30pm. More information to come. Contact the church office to register. Sunday—9:30-10:30am, God's Prophets to Israel & Judah , led by Sarah Kostrzewa & Dick Maas. Monday Men’s Bible Study - 7pm in the large 1st floor conf. room. Contact Paul Schulz - 414573-2865 or Paul Brozowski - 414-530-6830. 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00pm—Marianne Hornung’s Bible study. The topic is “The Call” (the life & message of the Apostle Paul). Tuesdays, 11:45am-12:45pm—Study of Timothy, Titus & Hebrews with Deaconess Marlene. Pastor Kuehn’s Brown Bag Bible Class 1st & 3rd Wed of the month - 11:00am in the Commons. Advent Bible Study - Because of Bethlehem: A four week video study by Max Lucado in the conf. room. Wednesdays, Nov. 30 - Dec. 21, 1:00-2:30pm. Max explores how the one who made everything chose to make himself nothing and come into our world. Contact Maurene Maaske at [email protected] or 262-623 -2440.

Adult Ministry

Volunteers Needed: Drummer, Keyboardist, Sound Board Mixer, Small Group Leaders. Contact: 262-251-0670 or [email protected].

To find out more about G3 monthly visitations to residents contact Dee Jobe at 262-255-5251:  The Arboretum: Mon - Dec. 12, 2:00-3:00pm.  Menomonee Place: Thurs - Dec. 22, 10:15am.

The Manna Food Pantry needs small tables & chairs. Volunteers with a truck or van call Arlene Dassow at: 414-466-8797.

G3 (Grace Golden Group) annual Christmas lunch & entertainment by The Eldenberries, Fri., Dec. 2. Catered lunch served at 12:00pm; $15/

person due in church office by Nov. 25, payable to Grace Lutheran Church/G3. Contact Marilyn Walters at [email protected] or 262-853-2985. Knitting 2nd & 4th Monday at 6:30pm in the resource room. Call Jane Fritsch at 262-628-5052 with questions. Grace Open Volleyball - Tuesdays, 7pm - 9pm at the School Gym. Mens basketball - Wednesdays, 8:00pm in the Grace school gym. Open to all men ages 18 & up. Any questions call or email: PJ Winkelmann (262)853-5147; [email protected]. The Grace Gals Getaway takes place Apr 21-22 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. Plan now to attend & invite others to join you for speaker Brad Alles, your choice of breakouts, delicious food & inspiring time with friends.

Children & Youth Ministry JAM & THRIVE JAM meets from 9:30-10:30am upstairs Through puppets, crafts, stories & snacks, we will make the Bible come alive! All children from 3K2nd grade are welcome to join at any time!! Thrive meets from 10-10:30am upstairs - Thrive concentrates on learning what it means to become a disciple by spending time with God (Up), each other (In) & by participating in mission projects (Out). All children from 3rd-5th grade are welcome any time!!

“IGNITE” For Ignite’s Nov/Dec Newsletter visit: http://www.grace-connect.org/#/ministries/ youth Sunday night Ignite (6th- 12th) meets every Sun night unless there is a special event that weekend (see "Upcoming Events" below).

Ignite H.S. Youth - Pizza Party—Nov. 20 during the 11am service there will be a pizza party in the youth room for all H.S. youth. There is no cost. See you there! Ignite Wayfarer Retreat—Ignite 5th - 12th graders will be attending in Wilmore, KY from July 17-21st. $50 non-refundable deposit is due by Dec. 11. A lifechanging event where we will worship, serve, and have fun together! Text Message System - keep updated on event cancellations for winter in WI! Text the message to 81010: 

Parents text the message @grace-prnt

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Jr Youth text the message @grace-disc

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H.S Youth text the message @grace-sr

For any youth questions or sign-ups contact Pastor Howard.

“Upcoming Events”

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Nov 19 - Noon to 3:30pm serve at Adullam "Out Event"

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Nov 27 - No Ignite (Thanksgiving)

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Dec 4 & 11 - Ignite meets

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Dec 18 - Christmas Party - details soon

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Dec 25 - No Ignite (Christmas)

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Jan 1 - No Ignite (New Years)

Lutheran High Schools Grace Church supports Lutheran secondary education & subsidizes the tuition of members attending one of the Missouri Synod Lutheran high schools. Contact Sue Jaeckel at: [email protected].

Lake Country Lutheran High School 

A Country Christmas Holiday Faire - Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Living Word Lutheran High School th  Trim the Tree - Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:00pm.

Call the school at 262-677-9353 to find out how you can help with this fundraiser. 

Christmas Concert at Grace in Menomonee Falls Sunday, Dec. 11th 6:00pm.

Martin Luther High School th  Christmas Concert - Friday & Saturday, Dec. 9 th & 10 at 7:00pm. Milwaukee Lutheran High School th  Christmas Choir Concert - Sunday, Dec. 4 4:00pm. 

Christmas Band Concert - Sat, Dec. 10th 7:00pm.

Grace Lutheran School Last Monday started the second trimester of the school year. First Trimester Report Cards were sent home. Parent Conferences continue Mon. Nov. 21. Winners of the 5th-8th Grade Spelling Bee held on Tuesday were: 3rd Place - Molly Theys(5th), 2nd Place – Kaylynn Wright(7th), and 1st Place – Natalie Cox(7th). They will compete at the District Bee in January. Thank you for “Dining for Grace” at Culver’s last week. Your support is appreciated! Many thanks to Jake Sutherland and his fellow Boy Scouts for repairing the tie-wall at the school playground as Jake’s Eagle Scout project. Thanksgiving Vacation: Wed. Nov. 23 - Fri. Nov. 25. Lunch Volunteer Needed! Due to an increased enrollment & the popularity of this year’s school lunch program, help is needed on a day-to-day basis. Time would be from 11:30am-12:45pm. Contact the School Office if interested! Would you or your business or workplace be interested in sponsoring "A Red Carpet Affair?" Event is March 10, 2017. Sponsorships are available at many levels. Please email us at [email protected], and we will contact you.

Please Pray for Our Grace Family Baptism Jace Charles Tarantino - Son of Peter & Christina For a quarterly list of birthdays & anniversaries, pick up a copy in the Connection Corner or contact [email protected] to receive a copy via email. Prayers for Health Barb Baas Ken Bahr Rollie Hilger Nancy Lehrmann

Brittney Norris Debbie Smith Lori Thiessenhusen

Shut-ins Marlene Arndt Virgil Boese Evelyn Dietz Marjorie Fick Tom Grupp Helen Koebert

Bernice Manteufel Arnie Neumueller Norma Radmann Natalie Sawitzke Phillip Sikes

Staff Aaron Hoeppner Pastor Joel Howard Sue Hustad Glory Jansen

Jill Jelinski Delores Jobe Dori Jones Raquel Jung

South Wis. District Missions Pray for God’s blessings on all of our District’s families this week as they gather together to give Him thanks for His grace and mercy. Ask God to strengthen the bonds that hold these fragile human ties to each other and to Him, the Giver of all that is good. Military Taylor Bauer Michael Blevins Michael Colvin Leesa Klatt Lance Klatt Anthony Kondziella Tom Kondziella

Alex Kubiak Tyler Metzger Nathan Morgan Andrew Wahl Tom Wendler Danielle Zandi

Grace Financials As of 11/18/16 we show a shortfall of $111,520 in our year to date giving. Reaching our annual goal of $1.6 million is essential in order to reach our total budgeted income and complete the work at Grace that God is calling us to do. We encourage everyone to continue their generous support and to look at our options for electronic giving. $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000

$15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $10/29 TO 11/4

11/5 TO 11/11

11/12 TO 11/18

11/19 TO 11/25

Electronic Giving Simply give by texting 262-222-2451.  General Fund - text the $ & amount ex: $50  Missions - text the $, amount, space, match ex: $50 missions  Endowment - text the $, amount, space, match ex: $50 endowment OR, give on-line by going to www.graceconnect.org; click on “Worship”, then “Online Giving”. This service allows your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis when circumstances prevent you from attending. Contributions can be debited automatically from checking accounts, debit or credit cards. Please remember to check the box to give an extra 3% to

NEEDED

GENERAL FUND GIVING SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2016

NEEDED RECEIVED DIFFERENCE

10/29 TO 11/4 $ 30,769 $ 24,003 $ (6,767) Wed 11/23/16 6:30pm

11/5 TO 11/11 $ 30,769 $ 29,087 $ (1,683)

Thurs 11/24/16 9:30am

11/19 TO 11/12 TO 11/18 11/25 $ 30,769 $ $ 25,888 $ $ (4,881) $ - $

Sat. 11/26/16 5:00pm

Sun. 11/27/16 8:00am

Ron Heinzelmann

Readers

16/17 Fiscal YTD 11/11/2016 TOTAL 92,308 $ 615,385 78,977 $ 503,865 (13,330) $ (111,520)

Sun. 11/27/16 9:30am

Sun. 11/27/16 11:00am

Amy Whitcomb

Charlie Hargan

Elders

Gehlan Ebent

Ron Heinzelmann

Andy Jelinski Gehlan Ebent

Paul Arndt Nathaniel Mueller

Matt Heiser Paul Arndt Ron Heinzelmann Nathaniel Mueller

Matt Heiser Paul Arndt Ron Heinzelmann Gehlan Ebent

Ushers

6

6A

8A

7

8

7A

Jill & Keith Kagerbauer

Luke Nitsche Scott Nitsche

Nathan Ahrens

Luke Nitsche

Luke Nitsche

Luke Nitsche

A/V

Krista Engebregtsen Julie Krueger Olivia Krueger Sara Guilfoyle

Nursery

Altar Circle

Sheila Beyer Connie Nemetz Julie Lessila Audrey Gresen

Greeters Prayer Coffee

Jane Fritsch Heidi Farrell

Marlene Anderson

Jeff & Bev Russ & Nancy Fahn Bansemar Marge Buchholz Cindy Ventzke Jan Brooks/Mickie Wagner

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Sunday 8:00am Pre/Service Music Greetings/Announcements Opening Hymn……….………………………………………………………….…….…..…......…Christ the Eternal Lord; LSB 829 sts.1,2,5 Invocation Confession and Absolution Introit Gloria Patri Kyrie Salutation and Collect of the Day Special Music……………..…………………………………………………………...…………………………………..”All Hail The Power” - Violin Solo New Testament Lessons………………………...……..…….…….….………..…………….…..……………Hebrews 10:19-25; James 1:27 Holy Gospel …………………...……………………………….....…………………..……………………………...…....………...……..…….……Matthew 25:31-40 Nicene Creed Hymn of the Day……………………...……………”How Shall They Hear,” Who Have Not Heard; LSB 831 sts. 1-3 Sermon…………………………………….….……………………...…….…God’s Vision For The Community - Pastor Rob Goodwin Offering……………………………………….……………….………………………………………………………………..…………..8th Grade Mission Trip Video ……………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………...………..…...…..Pastor Don

Weiss Welcome

Offertory Response…….…...….……..…….………….………………………………………………….....……..………Create In Me A Clean Heart Prayer of the Church & The Lord’s Prayer Service of the Sacrament The Words of Our Lord Pax Domini Agnus Dei Distribution Hymn………………………………………..……………….…...………………O Christ, Our True and Only Light; LSB 839 Thanksgiving Salutation and Benedicamus Benediction Closing Hymn……………………………………..……………………...……..…Spread the Reign of God the Lord; LSB 830 sts. 1-4

REJOICE SERVICE Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 9:30am & 11:00am Pre-Service Music………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………...I Am Free Greetings/Announcements Invocation Sacrament of Holy Baptism (9:30am only)……………………………………………………...……..Jace Charles Tarantino Opening Song…..………………………………………………………..…………………….…………...Until the Whole World Hears; Thrive We Confess Our Sins Apostles’ Creed (Sat & 11:00am only) Offering……………………………………….………………………………………………………………………...…………..8th Grade Mission Trip Video ………………………………………………………………………………………...…..Pastor Don

Weiss Welcome (11:00am only)

A Time of Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (Sat & 11:00am only) New Testament Reading ……………………………...………..………..…………………….…….…Hebrews 10:19-25; James 1:27 Gospel Reading……….………………………………………………………………...…………………..….…………......…………...…..Matthew 25:31-40 Message Song………….……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….…………………...God Of This City Message……………………..……….…..………………………..…God’s Vision For The Community - Pastor Rob Goodwin Closing Prayer and Blessing ………………………………………………………………………..…….………….………………………..Pastor

Don Weiss Welcome (9:30am only)

Closing Song………….….………………..………………………………………………………...……….……………..….………….….…..………………Send Me Out Post-service Concerning the Lord’s Supper In the Lord’s Supper we receive Christ’s Body and Blood in faith, trusting in His Word and promises that proclaim the forgiveness of sins and strength for our faith. As we partake of this sacrament together, we testify to our faith in Jesus and to our unity of faith and bond of Christian fellowship. If you wish to partake of the Lord’s Supper, please be guided by your response to these questions:  Do you believe that you are a sinner and in need of forgiveness from God?  Do you believe that this forgiveness is found only in Christ, and is offered by Christ in the Lord’s Supper?  Do you believe that Christ’s body and blood are truly present in, with, and under the bread and wine as Christ promised?  Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, as taught at Grace, and by your participation in the sacrament, give testimony to the faith we share?  Do you desire by the power of the Holy Spirit and the instruction of God’s Word to live a life pleasing to Him? Before communing for the first time at Grace, you are asked to please speak with one of the pastors. Children are welcomed at the Lord’s Table to receive a blessing, but should not partake of the Sacrament prior to Communion instruction. God’s richest blessings to all who come to His table!