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Ministries
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| Altar
Guild |
| Debbie
Hoffman, 476-7433 |
| A
group of dedicated communicant members who make sure the sacred
linens, communion wear and chancel area are properly cared for and
adorned for every church service and season. They have weekly
duties and
divide the work among themselves.
Light training is available and required |
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Acolytes
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| Our
6th
- 8th grade youth acolyte during Worship services.
This is training to prepare our young people to take their
rightful place in service and leadership in the congregation.
It allows them to assist the pastor and the altar guild in
the worship service and in distribution of sacraments. |
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Book
Club
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Susan
Hansen, 432-3588
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This
group meets on the 4th Monday of the month to discuss a Christian or
inspirational book that they have all read for that month. Call and
learn which book is the current topic and come join them at any
time.
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Elders |
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Lester
Poppe, 968-9492
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| Elders
are elected to three year terms and must be men
of exceptional reputation and meet the Biblical requirements. Elders
are a Biblical office of the church. They lift the Pastor=s
hands as Aaron and Hur did for Moses and serve as the primary care
group for the congregation. Elders are expected to know you on sight
and to visit you in person if desired or by phone. It helps greatly
if you’re an active member and cooperate with their ministry.
Elders are elected by the congregation and anyone may make
nominations. |
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Education
for Children
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Cradle
Roll |
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Sandy
Hartranft, 934-3894 |
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This
program is designed for newborns thru age 3 when they are encouraged
to begin Sunday School. The main purpose is to uplift and encourage
parents to make Christ a part of their child’s life from the very
beginning with mailings and prayer. |
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| Children's
Church |
| Amy
Onkka, 474-0182 |
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Each
Sunday during the second worship service, children's
church is held during
the sermon. The
children's
church leader and a helper escort children ages three thru first
grade to the church fellowship hall for a story and song time.
Training and internship available.
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| Preschool |
| Amy
Onkka, 474-0182 |
| Amazing
Grace Preschool is for ages 2 through 5.
A 2 day, 3 day and 5 day program are offered during the hours
of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Extended early morning care is also available.
We are a state licensed facility and NOT a day care. The state of
Florida has given us certification as a Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK).
We are accredited by the Association of Professional Preschool
Learning Environment (APPLE).
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| Sunday
School |
| Amy
Onkka, 474-0182 |
| Sunday
School Classes from Preschool to 12th grade are held every Sunday at
9:15 a.m. Topics are chosen and designed to meet the various grade
level's
interests so that daily applications can be made in their lives.
We always need Sunday School teachers - training available. |
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| F.A.I.T.H.
Night,
(Families
Alive in the Home) |
| 850-476-5667 |
| FAITH
Night is held Wednesday
Evenings, August
thru April.
Dinner
is at 5:00 p.m. and
then classes are from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m. we come together for a time of music and praise.
This
is a great time for kids to come together for lots of fun, games,
art and learning about Jesus. It's
like a Vacation Bible School every Wednesday evening. |
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| Vacation
Bible School |
| Amy
Onkka, 474-0182 |
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Grace's
Vacation Bible School is held
every June (on the first week after public school ends).
It takes MEGA-EFFORT
and it is MEGA-GOOD! Many
volunteers are needed to teach, help, decorate, cook, set up, clean
up, etc.
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| Confirmation |
| Pastor
Linck, 476-5667 |
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Junior
Confirmation is
for 6th
- 8th
graders. Youth are
taught an
overview of the entire Bible and Luther's
Small Catechism in a traditional setting.
Once confirmed, the youth are then communing members of the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
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| Various
Special Events |
| Amy
Onkka, 474-0182 |
| Church
Easter Festival with Easter egg hunt and butterfly release,
Christmas Program, Rally Days, Fall Festival, and Spring Picnics are
all planned throughout the year! |
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Education
for Adults
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Starting
Point
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Pastor
Linck, 476-5667 |
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Point is our Adult
Confirmation and Information class.
The classes are
held periodically throughout the year for adults who are seeking to
find answers. It's
a great class and gets better and better each and every time! This
is 10 to 14 weeks long and offers an encouraging atmosphere for
learning about Lutheran doctrine and us as God’s children! |
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Cross-Ways/Cover
to Cover Bible Study
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Pastor
Linck, 476-5667
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This
2 year Bible Study Program is for ages 16 - Adult.
The
program takes you through
an in depth
study
of all 66
books of the Bible. A lot of historical data is presented which
allows a great understanding of the events behind the text.
This is a nationally recognized program.
Crossways is taught by Pastor Linck and trained assistants.
Cover to Cover is a video presentation monitored by leaders.
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Wednesday
Morning Bible Study |
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Norma
Fijol, 478-1760
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| This
Bible Study is open to all who would like to attend.
This adult group meets every
Wednesday, 9 a.m. September - May
, for a
topical Bible Study or book Bible Study.
Often, the Bible Study is followed by a social event.
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Sunday
Adult Bible Classes
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Karin
Moore, Coordinator, 476-5667
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| Every
Sunday, at 9:15 a.m., several adult classes
with
various topics
are offered
to adults of all ages. Do you have a passion for a topic? Teach it.
We encourage all to learn and share. |
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Nursery
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Amy
Onkka 476-5667
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| We
have a nursery for all babies
to three
year olds. Our nursery is available for our Saturday and Sunday
worship services, Sunday morning Bible study, and other special
services. It is staffed by a paid professional.
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Grace
Loving Care Group |
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Karin
Moore, 476-5667
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GLC is a small group of 6 to 20 people, comfortable with each other,
that meet monthly (or more) in homes to share the WORD, share each
others joys, sorrows and crosses and to enjoy recreation, food and
fun. The purpose of the GLC is to provide to YOU a network of people
that will always be there for you.
Annually, a GLC Retreat is planned. This is an event where
all our individual groups gather for Bible study, educational
programs and fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere.
If there is a special group you would like to start based on
a hobby, interest or friendship, let us know!
We can provide materials and support and get you going. |
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LWML
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Carol Peterson,
474-1648
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| LWML
is our Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League.
LWML is a group of dedicated women who serve the Lord through
mission projects and ministry service. Meetings are held on
the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September to May. They
usually consist of an education program or Bible Study. Dinners,
bi-annual craft auction etc. are all great fellowship events. This
group usually meets in the church fellowship hall on the second
Tuesday of each month from September to May. |
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Choirs
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Brooke
Saquibal / Chris Ford 850-476-5667 |
| We
have a medium sized adult choir and a beginning youth choir. All are
welcome. No previous experience or talent is needed, just a love to
sing praises to God! Check with the church office for dates and
times. |
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Praise
Band |
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Brooke
Saquibal, 850-476-5667 |
| We
are very proud that our entire praise band consists of volunteer
members. We encourage and support all who play instruments to do so
during our worship services. We actively look for members who play
any instrument or enjoy singing for use in both worship services.
Obviously we need to schedule and rehearse so you need to contact
our Music Director. The Praise Band meets Saturdays at 8 AM. |
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Camp Dixie |
| Our
congregation supports Camp Dixie, which is a 10 acre facility
located in Lillian, Alabama, just 45 minutes away. It is the
smallest Lutheran Camp in the U.S.A. and is located right on Perdido
Bay. We
have youth and adult retreats
there as well as summer camp programs.
We often have special work days out at the camp to help keep
things in shape. On a
regular basis, there are the famous chicken dinners served on
Sundays which act as great fund raisers for the camp.
It is some of the best, if not THE best chicken in the area.
Follow the link on the home page to "What's Happening At
Grace" to learn more about Camp Dixie. |
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Christian
Yoga
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Julie
Howell, 474-6255
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| Christian Yoga! This is
a wonderful, prayerful, quiet stretching and exercise time.
Meditation is on God's
love in Christ Jesus not eastern mysticism.
The yoga group meets Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m at Grace. |
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Kingdom
Builders
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Dave
Mayes, 434-3341
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| Kingdom
Builders is our building program for a new worship center,
classrooms and administrative center.
Our program emphasizes spiritual building not just building
with bricks and mortar, but building the spiritual life of every
member of this congregation. It also helps us answer Christ's
challenge to go and make disciples of all nations.
Matthew 28:19 Offerings
for Kingdom Builders can be made at any time.
Please note this on your check and/or offering envelope. |
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OWLS
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Carol
Peterson 474-1648
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| OWLS
is the name for our Older Wiser Lutherans group.
This group of age 50 plus meets the second Wednesday of each
month at 11:30 AM. They
might share a potluck luncheon and listen to a guest speaker or
musical group of interest to older adults.
Occasionally they take a
field trip
to places around Pensacola and surrounding cities or have lunch out
at a local hot spot at various times throughout the year.
Great fellowship. |
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Outreach
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| Sharing
God's
love in our community and to our friends, neighbors, co-workers and
family members can be done in so many different ways. We're
always looking for creative ways to spread God's
love! Whether it is blitzing neighborhoods with flyers to advertise
special events that we have going on or handing out free cokes at
local stores or participating in local parades...we'll
try anything! |
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Prayer
Ministry
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Karin
Moore, 476-5667
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| Weekly
prayer request forms are left by the guest book in our Narthex at
every church service so that Pastor may be appraised of your prayer
needs. You may also e-mail your prayer requests to: graceprayers@bellsouth.net
which goes directly to Karin Moore, or you may
call the church office and let us know of your request.
If you have an e-mail address, let us know if you desire to
participate in the prayer chain and have the prayer requests
e-mailed to you weekly. |
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Property
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John
Cocking 324-1990
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| Congregational
Work Days are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 4
PM. The property
committee is charged with the managing and upkeep all of our
property and maintaining it in top condition. This
is a great place to start to get to know folks and really help out.
All kinds of services are needed from grounds care to painting and
cleaning to building (please let us know your construction skills).
Those things that are done around your home also need to be done at
church - times ten! In
addition, we have a list of jobs that can be done by volunteers at
any time. All our garden
care is
done by volunteers. This
saves the congregation money that is then used to fund other
ministries. What a joy it is to marvel at His Creation! |
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Stephen
Ministry
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Debbie
Hoffman, Jane Krauss, Karin Moore,
Phil
Peterson 476-5667
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| Stephen
Ministers are a group of lay men and women who have undergone an
intensive training program to be personal givers of spiritual and
emotional support in times of crisis.
Working under the direction of the pastor they may assist
individuals as a kind of Achaplain
extending the reach and work of the professional ministry. This is a
great ministry and requires a minimum two year commitment and
significant training. |
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Stewardship
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Ralph
Fisk, 478-0464
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Grace we emphasize ATotal
Life Stewardship. “Finance is only a part of the equation.” We
believe that spiritually active and growing individuals will support
the work of the Church. To that end, we concentrate on spiritual
growth and the funds take care of themselves. God owns all things.
He allows us to manage His resources. We emphasize percent age
giving as a method of faithful dedication. Read Romans 12:1, 2
Corinthians 5:15 and Hosea 6:6 to see what the Scriptures say about
stewardship! |
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Thrivent
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John
Cockling, 850-324-1990
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| Thrivent
is an extra congregational chapter of a benevolent Lutheran
insurance company. You
may have heard of the Aid Association for Lutherans or Lutheran
Brotherhood insurance companies...they have been combined into
Thrivent. This chapter promotes community service projects and
provides funds for many mission and service projects. |
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Ushers |
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Church
Office, 476-5667
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| Ushers
provide assistance to the Elders during the worship services.
Tasks are simple but important, including the passing out of
bulletins, collecting offerings, assisting in communion, answering
questions, and helping the disabled and elderly.
This is a very important job that requires only a two hour
commitment each month. |
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We
Care/Social Ministry
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Chris
Fisher, 981-1923
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| Chris
calls on our shut in members, arranges for the distribution of the
altar flowers to the sick and homebound.
She also coordinates with local social agencies, food banks,
thrift stores, blood mobile and other community groups.
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Worship
Service Opportunities
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Greeters,
Ushers, Altar Guild, Readers, Choir, Band-Instrumentalists,
Singers and Leaders, Sound
Board and Video Operators as well as Bulletin Folders and Sign
Changers are all wonderful worship service opportunities that
are available for your active involvement . |
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