June 29, 2025
WELCOME! Thank you for joining us today in worship, we look forward to having you come again.
Please sign the registration books that are in the pews, and pass them to the next person. If you are worshipping from home and watching on Facebook please leave a comment (even if it is just Hi), it would be appreciated.
BRINGING HOLY COMMUNION TO YOU We will be having Holy Communion around the altar, if you would prefer to have Holy Communion brought to you in the pew – please let the elder/ushers know prior to the service. We would not want to miss you!
FELLOWSHIP TIME Please join us in the Hillmer Center following the service today and enjoy a sweet treat and coffee or juice, Bible Study will start at 10:30 am, we are discussing Ephesians. President Saunders will be here July 13th to preach and run the Bible Class, we will have some sweet breads, and muffins for fellowship time.
ROOF REPLACEMENT We have one section of the roof that will need to be replaced this summer, this is the section that was ok 2 years ago, so we held off replacing it. This is going to be about $23,000 and work is planned for the middle of July. If you would like to contribute to this, write roof replacement on your check and it will be put in the correct spot.
THE PRAYER CHAIN The prayer chain is looking to increase the praying power in our church. If you are one that ls willing to pray for different reasons for the church let the office 319-235-6705 or Dianna Seedorff 319-290-6513 know. We will use text for those that prefer it or call if that is easier. Someone will pass the request on to you and you might have to pass it to someone down on your chain. Thank you for considering to be a part of this group of Prayer Warriors.
EGG CARTONS We are once again collecting egg cartons for a friend who needs them. Please leave them in the office and thank you for your help.
TRANSPORTATION NEEDED a former member is back in the area and would like to start coming to church here. She lives off of University by Alabar Hills area. Contact the office for more information.
POSSIBLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Have you ever wondered what the Altar Guild does or the ushers or even some of the other groups around here? The Food pantry, Care-n-Concern, the sewing circle are always looking for people to be a part of their group. The different boards will welcome those that would like to help. Either ask who is in charge of what you are interested in or leave your name in the office so we can get someone to answer your questions.
A LIFE QUOTE “Let your life be so focused on the grace of God in Christ that your eyes are open to the people He is bringing into your life even now, ‘the least of these my brothers.’ Do not worry about whether the world considers them influencers or nobodies. Be attentive to those in your sphere of influence as Christ Himself is attentive to you. Concerned citizens? Sure! It is important. But being concerned disciples of Jesus for others is what ultimately lasts.” Dr. Gregory Seltz, PhD, Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
“Hurting from abortion? Word of Hope can help. word-of-hope.org; 888.217.8679.”
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES : Someone once said you know you are Lutheran if you feel guilty about not feeling guilty enough. That’s only funny because it’s true! It’s easy for us to hold on to guilt, but the effects of doing so are detrimental to physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Studies show that unresolved guilt and negative thinking increase the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Too many stress hormones increase heart rate, blood pressure and inflammation throughout the body. Our relationships with others and God become distant when guilt separates us. Go to the source of lasting help to be cleansed from guilt (Psalm 51, 1 John 1:5-10, Hebrews 10:19-23) and talk with your pastor or an LFS counselor if you are stuck. Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org (515.573.3138 and LFSiowa.org)
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE - This week the verse Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
CATECHESIS – This week for those using the Catechism Study Guide you should be on the following page number according to what year you are doing.
Year 1 is page 36; Year 2 is page 95; Year 3 is page 154;
GRACE FOOD PANTRY
Anyone wishing to donate to the Grace Food Pantry, these are the top items needed:
Top Needs Mac n Cheese, Pancake mix, syrup, dry cereal, stick butter, spaghetti noodles, crackers, rice, canned fruit, peanut butter and 32 oz. juice, ramen noodles, hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce, Hair conditioner, body wash, deodorant (men & women). We can always use money too. The committee would like to thank all those who have given generously to the Grace Food Pantry!
Anyone needing assistance with the Grace Food Pantry please contact either the church office or one of the following people: Nancy McHone or Judy DePaepe. Anyone interested in helping with the food pantry please contact the office or the people listed.
VALLEY LUTHERAN UPDATE
Valley is seeking a new before/aftercare Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested, please stop by the office to request an application. We are seeking two people!
- If you have an interest in coming in and helping students or just ministering to them, please reach out. This could look like playing games, helping with reading, or just having a safe person they can talk with. This would be for next year. Please email Sharron at the office.
We are now collecting the Hy-Vee receipts again until the middle of April. The pails have been returned to the coat racks, just leave your receipts in them. Thanks
ONLINE GIVING We now have the option of online giving available on our website: www.gracewaterloo.org You will enter a secure site and can setup weekly or one time gifts to your regular giving or to special funds like the building repair fund. Giving can be setup with either a credit card or your bank account. You can create an account that will remember your information for future use. This is a very secure site so you can setup giving with confidence that your information will be safe. You can also setup giving using an app on a cell phone. Just search for Vanco in your App Store. Using this you will need to create an account with your information to allow the app to communicate with Vanco.
Proverbs 9:9 – “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.” We need the Lord’s instruction and wisdom. We just don’t know enough on our own. It seems foolish to the world that Christians drop their hard-earned money into the collection plate every week. The world just doesn’t see a benefit to the preaching of the Word, the administration of the Sacraments, the sending of missionaries, or the educating of children in the faith. But from the Lord’s instruction and wisdom, we know better. Giving teaches us generosity. The work of the church is the salvation of mankind, and we are blessed to be called to participate in it in this way.
The following events have been planned for this week.
TODAY:
9:00 a.m. Worship w/Holy Comm. Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Fellowship Hillmer Center
10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study Upstairs/Hillmer Center
MONDAY:
6:00 p.m. Exercise Library
WEDNESDAY:
8:30 a.m. Sewing Ladies Rm !7
THURSDAY:
9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Hillmer Center
6:00 p.m. Exercise Library
FRIDAY:
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY OFFICE CLOSED
NEXT SUNDAY:
9:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Fellowship Hillmer Center
10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study Upstairs/Hillmer Center
Check the next Grace Greetings for more activities