06/09/2026
UPDATE- Pastor Lou has been advised that handbell rehearsals return next Tuesday evening (June 16). So, we will meet tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9, at 7 pm) as planned and an announcement will be made for future weeks by next Sunday. Thanks for your understanding as Pastor Lou continues to adjust to Grace & Glory’s established calendar and coordinates with ministry leaders.
Beloved Grace & Glory members,
Our new Lectionary Bible Study starts tomorrow night at 7 pm! It will be held on each Tuesdays (barring conflicts that come up) and use the same Zoom link each week which will be emailed you later today. (So, you might like to save it in your browser or elsewhere.)
During the approximately one hour to one hour and fifteen-minute discussion, I will share some insights on the next Sunday's assigned texts (most often focusing on the Gospel), helpful tips for better understanding and interpreting scripture on your own, and Church liturgy or history. Then, things open up for general discussion or questions. Although, no one is ever required to speak. In fact, this bible study is designed to be flexible. Come one, come as you can, or come each week! No preparation is required. And yes, your friends are welcome to join us, too. At my last congregation, participants commonly reported that they felt they got a lot more out of our services thanks to their participation. It also helps me. Your own insights, comments, questions and faith stories just might help inform my sermon the following Sunday.
Also, Helen Ida and Jean will offer a special history presentation after next Sunday's service. We will learn about Grace and Glory's first twenty-five years with the intended slide show. (Technical issues prohibited this at our anniversary luncheon.) "A picture is worth a thousand words," people say. Our history will come more alive for you next Sunday. Whether new with us or a charter member, this is our shared legacy. Let's celebrate it all year long and beyond. Please make every effort to remain in the sanctuary after worship. The presentation will begin immediately and lasts about twenty minutes.
And for the meatball on top, as posted on social media previously, we want to also sincerely thank all those who supported our family movie event, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," yesterday. Whether one or one hundred people attend, offering and publicizing such events affirm our loving commitment to the greater community as people see our posters, posts, or are directly invited. It helps people know that we are ready to always welcome them at our table. And when we seek to share God's love, life becomes full of pasta-bilities! The collection point for the Pasta with a Purpose food drive was also set up yesterday. Please bring your donations at any time through September. Place general donations of food under the table as designated. Pasta dinner related items (any kind of dried pasta, cans of pasta sauce without meat, boxes of macaroni and cheese, canned pasta meals such as ravioli or spaghetti, or gluten free pasta) go on top of the table or to the side as there is room. This will help with weighing donations for the contest.
And last but not least, once again, please make every effort to attend my installation service on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 3:00 pm. I hope for lots of guests, and it would be good for us to make a good showing to help make them feel welcome. More news will come about the reception soon.
* UPDATE- Pastor Lou has been advised that handbell rehearsals return next Tuesday evening (June 16). So, we will meet tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9, at 7 pm) as planned and an announcement will be made for future weeks by next Sunday. Thanks for your understanding as Pastor Lou continues to adjust to Grace & Glory’s established calendar and coordinates with ministry leaders.
Peace+
Pastor Lou —-
