September 14, 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 If you would prefer to have Holy Communion brought to you in the pew on the weeks it is served – 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 for fellowship time. Following the fellowship time will be time to ask questions of Mike and Cade.
ROOF RELACEMENT This was about $23,000. The roof has been replaced, the bill has been paid. We did get most of the money from members, but we are needing $8,000 to pay back the Endowment Board. If you would like to contribute to this, write roof replacement on your check and it will be put in the correct spot.
GUEST SPEAKER Everyone is invited to hear Dr. Zach Wilson speak on Health and Human Potential from a Christian Perspective this Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He will be unpacking how remarkably God has created the human body, it’s organization, and how it is designed to be a self-healing organism. His goal is for all who attend to walk away with a greater appreciation for the body God has given you and where to look first for healing.
GRACE GREETINGS DEADLINE It’s time to get articles ready for the October edition of the Grace Greetings! For anyone wanting to submit an article or an announcement to be included in the next Grace Greetings, please make sure to have it in the office by September 15 (tomorrow). You can submit your articles by email to officeadmin@gracewaterloo.org or leave a hard copy in the office.
GUIDING STAR CEDAR VALLEY is hosting 7th Annual Celebration Of Life Event, NO MATTER HOW SMALL Wednesday, October 15, 202510:00 am, believing that all life is sacred, Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup funeral service and Guiding Star Cedar Valley invite you to come commemorate the lives lost due to miscarriage and infant loss by hosting a burial service. We invite anyone who has been touched by miscarriage or infant loss to join us at this event in memorial of your child. Mt. Olivet Cemetery 3912 W. 4th St Waterloo, IA
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP TIME The youth are going to give up the donut duty to other boards and organizations that would like to raise money for different things. Denise will be around to help when and if you need it. You make the decision on what you would like to serve. Let the office know if there is something you would like to do. Hannah Society has agreed to do donuts the second and fourth Sundays of every month.
INVITATION FROM HOMESCHOOL GROUP The Cedar Valley Lutheran Homeschool Fellowship will be meeting at Faith Lutheran starting this fall. Meeting dates are September 19, October 3 & 17, and November 7 & 21. We will begin each meeting with Matins at 9am; those interested in joining us for worship are welcome to attend.
A LIFE QUOTE “If we expect to be the one to change hearts by sowing seeds of judgment rather than love, we are changing the mission we have been sent to fulfill. Please use your Gospel-motivated voice For Life in love and may God bless your efforts!” Virginia Flo, Lutherans For Life – 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 So often we slip into the habit of living for the approval of others, which leads to frustration, disillusionment, and disappointment in life and relationships. Jesus was aware of this risk and reminds us In Matthew 6 not to do things for the approval of men. He assures us that our Father who sees and knows us inside out is the One who can and will meet all our needs, including our need to be seen, recognized, valued and loved. Whew! What a relief! Life begins to look different (and oh so much better) when we look through eyes of faith to our loving, gracious, living and forgiving God. Fix your eyes on Jesus - not your boss, co-worker, spouse, child or neighbor - and live in the light of His great love this week! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org (515.573.3138 and LFSiowa.org)
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE - This week the verse
1 Corinthians 1:18
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
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 46; Year 2 is page 105; Year 3 is page 164;
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.
AED DEFIBRILLATOR Just a reminder in case you are wondering what the white box on the wall in the office corridor, it is our AED Defibrillator. This is located right outside the sanctuary by the bookcase.
GRACE FOOD PANTRY
Anyone wishing to donate to the Grace Food Pantry, these are the top items needed:
Top Needs are in bold—canned fruit, peanut butter, hamburger helper, canned soups, Mac n Cheese, Pancake mix, syrup, dry cereal, stick butter, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, crackers, rice, 32 oz. juice, ramen noodles, body lotion, body wash,
all purpose cleaner (no bleach).
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
Crusader Care is looking for snack donations for our students. Snacks such as animal crackers, fruit snacks, chips, granola bars, crackers, or pretzels are welcome! Snacks can be dropped off at the office at Valley.
The robotics team, Crossfire, is hosting a Can Drive on September 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We’re collecting cans and bottles for this robotics season! Drop by and donate—every can counts!
J.O.Y. is a ministry opportunity for our “just older youth”. We meet once a month here at Valley from 1-3 pm.
We play games, have fellowship and pray and have a devotion with Rev. Pahlkotter. Come join us on September 9th, October 14th, November 18th and December 16th.
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.
Luke 10:25 – “And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’” Talk about the wrong question! You can’t do anything to inherit something. It’s either yours by birth, or you are not in the family and there’s nothing you can do to inherit it. We are part of the family through Baptism. We don’t have to buy our way into the kingdom. We are brought in by the precious Blood of Christ. Our good works are not the purchase price of the kingdom. They are simply what the children of the Father want to do in thanksgiving to Him.
The Schedule this Week:
The following events have been planned for this week.
TODAY:
9:00 a.m. Worship
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Fellowship
Hillmer Center
10:30 a.m. Bible Study/Sunday School
Hillmer Center/Upstairs
MONDAY:
6:00 p.m. Exercise
Library
WEDNESDAY:
8:30 a.m. Sewing Ladies
Rm !7
5:15 p.m. Choir Practice
Music Rm
THURSDAY:
9:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study
Hillmer Center
6:00 p.m. Exercise
Library
SATURDAY:
8:00 p.m. Youth Galaxy Bowling
@ Cadillac Lanes
NEXT SUNDAY:
9:00 a.m. Worship
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Fellowship
Hillmer Center
10:30 a.m. Congregation Meet/
Sunday School
Hillmer Center/Upstairs
Youth News
Galaxy Bowling September 19th at 8 pm. Check the Grace Greeting for more information.
FLOWER CHART is now posted in the Narthex if you are wanting to bring fresh flowers to the sanctuary. Please let me know if this is to celebrate a special occasion, remember someone, or if you just want it to God’s Glory. The cost is $37.