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Monday 9am - 2pm Tuesday 9am - 2pm Wednesday 9am - 2pm Thursday 9am - 2pm Friday 9am - 2pm Sunday 10:30am - 11:30am

Grace Lutheran Church, 708 Bluff Drive, Round Rock, TX (2026)

05/29/2026

GRACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 31, 2026 - The Holy Trinity

SCRIPTURE READINGS:
First Reading Jonah 3:6-4:11
Psalm 47
Second Reading Philippians 1:12-30
Gospel Matthew 28:16-20

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, May 31
9:00a: Adult Sunday School - WGH
9:45a: Hand Chimes Rehearsal
9:45a: Fellowship & Coffee -TEC
10:30a: Worship - Welcome Pastor Jen Obermueller!
11:45a: Council Meeting – WGH

MONDAY, June 1
LADIES ONLINE BIBLE STUDY - MONDAY EVENINGS
6:45-8:00p: We are studying in our Gather Magazine (March, April, May). There are several extra copies of the Gather Magazine on the shelf in the narthex. We would love to have you join us.

TUESDAY, June 2
7:00p: LMM Men's Book Study - Every Tuesday from 7-8pm.

THURSDAY, June 4
7:00p: LMM MEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Join the meeting @ 7 - 8 pm (Central Time Zone)

UPDATES
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school will be taking a break during the months of June & July. We plan to resume in August.

STEWARDS OF GOD'S LOVE
The 2026 stewardship ministry team is being called to help us all look at stewardship with new eyes. To that endeavor, we are utilizing a tool produced by the ELCA for doing year-round stewardship ministry called Stewards of God's Love. It is organized into four major emphases: DOWN, IN, OUT and Annual Financial Response. We will highlight these thorough four worship services and intergenerational Sunday School lessons this year by reading Bible verses and engaging in creative experiments together as a faith family. We welcome your input and ideas.
To learn more, speak with any member of the stewardship team and visit
www.ELCA.org/growingstewards.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
Spiritual Gifts: We had an incredible time learning about spiritual gifts, especially through the ELCA survey that helped us identify our own. Spiritual gifts are a great way to discern how we can serve in the various ministries at Grace. We invite you to learn about your spiritual gifts by completing the following survey:https://www.womenoftheelca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Spiritual_Gifts_Assessment.pdf Once you have completed the survey, please let Amy Eskridge know of your top five spiritual gifts. We would love to keep that information in our database and on a chart for the congregation. Printed copies will be available in the narthex on the table by the bulletin board.

MINISTRY PROJECTS
GRACE LUTHERAN'S LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
The Little Free Food Pantry is being used consistently. In order to concentrate our resources, the Stewardship Team has decided to focus our food collection efforts for the Little Free Food Pantry instead of the Serving Center at this time. Grace’s neighbors are making donations to the pantry as well as members of Grace and friends of our congregation. The Stewardship Committee wants to thank everyone for their donations to the Little Free Pantry. Please keep the donations coming!
*Grace continues to give a quarterly monetary donation to the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Gently used, clean clothing items are needed.
No women’s clothing is needed at this time.

· Men’s clothing: t-shirts, shorts, pants/jeans, hats, coats, gloves and hoodies.
· Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels
· Hygiene & toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, lotion Q-tips, deodorant, Baby wipes & hand wipes
· Hand sanitizer
· Backpacks

This is a great ministry for those items you no longer need or wear.

UPCOMING EVENTS
JUNE 19
OFFICE CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

Have a GREAT weekend!

05/22/2026

GRACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 24, 2026, Day of Pentecost
INTRODUCTION:
Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on his disciples, empowering them to forgive sin. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.

SCRIPTURE READINGS:
FIRST READING Acts 2:1-21
PSALM 104:24-34, 35b
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
GOSPEL John 20:19-23

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
9:00a: Adult Sunday School - WGH
9:45a: Choir Rehearsal
9:45a: Fellowship & Coffee -TEC
10:30a: Worship - Welcome Pastor Ann Koopmann!
11:45a: Hand Chimes Rehearsal

MONDAY, May 25
Office closed Monday for Memorial Day

LADIES ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
MONDAY EVENINGS
6:45-8:00p: We are on page 37 in our Gather Magazine (March, April, May). There are several extra copies of the Gather Magazine on the shelf in the narthex. We would love to have you join us. Link is always available on our Grace Website Homepage weekly under "faith formation". Everyone is welcome.

TUESDAY, May 26
6:30p: Council meeting - sanctuary

7:00p: LMM Men's Book Study - Every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
May 19 - NEW BOOK: The Divine Dance: The Trinity And Your Transformation (2016 version) by Richard Rohr. Book Link: The Divine Dance

THURSDAY, May 28
7:00p: LMM MEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Link is always available on our Grace Website Homepage weekly under "faith formation".

UPDATES
SUMMER BREAK
May 24th will be our last choir rehearsal before we go on summer break. Handchimes rehearsal will be meeting at 9:45a beginning May 31.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school will be taking a break during the months of June & July. We plan to resume in August.

STEWARDS OF GOD'S LOVE
The 2026 stewardship ministry team is being called to help us all look at stewardship with new eyes. To that endeavor, we are utilizing a tool produced by the ELCA for doing year-round stewardship ministry called Stewards of God's Love. It is organized into four major emphases: DOWN, IN, OUT and Annual Financial Response. We will highlight these thorough four worship services and intergenerational Sunday School lessons this year by reading Bible verses and engaging in creative experiments together as a faith family. We welcome your input and ideas.
To learn more, speak with any member of the stewardship team and visit
www.ELCA.org/growingstewards.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
Spiritual Gifts: We had an incredible time learning about spiritual gifts, especially through the ELCA survey that helped us identify our own. Spiritual gifts are a great way to discern how we can serve in the various ministries at Grace. We invite you to learn about your spiritual gifts by completing the following survey:https://www.womenoftheelca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Spiritual_Gifts_Assessment.pdf Once you have completed the survey, please let Amy E know of your top five spiritual gifts. We would love to keep that information in our database and on a chart for the congregation. Printed copies will be available in the narthex on the table by the bulletin board.

MINISTRY PROJECTS
GRACE LUTHERAN'S LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
The Little Free Food Pantry is being used consistently. In order to concentrate our resources, the Stewardship Team has decided to focus our food collection efforts for the Little Free Food Pantry instead of the Serving Center at this time. Grace’s neighbors are making donations to the pantry as well as members of Grace and friends of our congregation. The Stewardship Committee wants to thank everyone for their donations to the Little Free Pantry. Please keep the donations coming!

*Grace continues to give a quarterly monetary donation to the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Gently used, clean clothing items are needed.
No women’s clothing is needed at this time.

· Men’s clothing: t-shirts, shorts, pants/jeans, hats, coats, gloves and hoodies.
· Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels
· Hygiene & toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, lotion Q-tips, deodorant, Baby wipes & hand wipes
· Hand sanitizer
· Backpacks

This is a great ministry for those items you no longer need or wear.

Have a GREAT weekend!

05/15/2026

GRACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 17, 2026, Seventh Sunday of Easter
INTRODUCTION:
In these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today’s gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for their mission in his name. Amid religious, social, and economic divisions, we seek the unity that Jesus had with his Father. Made one in baptism, we go forth to live our faith in the world, eager for the unity that God intends for the whole human family.

SCRIPTURE READINGS:
FIRST READING Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
SECOND READING 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
GOSPEL John 17:1-11

This week we welcome Pastor Bridget Thien as our guest pastor.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, May 17
9:00a: Adult Sunday School - WGH
9:45a: Choir Rehearsal
9:45a: Fellowship & Coffee -TEC
10:30a: Worship
11:45a: Hand Chimes Rehearsal
12:00p: Graduates Celebration - TEC

MONDAY, May 18
LADIES ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
MONDAY EVENINGS
6:45-8:00p: We are on page 37 in our Gather Magazine (March, April, May). There are several extra copies of the Gather Magazine on the shelf in the narthex. We would love to have you join us.
Link is always available on our Grace Website Homepage weekly under "faith formation". Everyone is welcome. Consider joining us Mondays @ 6:45p on Google Meets!

TUESDAY, May 19
 7:00p: LMM Men's Book Study - Every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
 May 19 - NEW BOOK: The Divine Dance: The Trinity And Your Transformation (2016 version) by Richard Rohr.

THURSDAY, May 21
7:00p: LMM MEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Join the meeting @ 7 - 8 pm (Central Time Zone) Link is always available on our Grace Website Homepage weekly under "faith formation". Passcode: 499275

IMPORTANT UPDATES: Business & Ministry Updates
STEWARDS OF GOD'S LOVE
The 2026 stewardship ministry team is being called to help us all look at stewardship with new eyes. To that endeavor, we are utilizing a tool produced by the ELCA for doing year-round stewardship ministry called Stewards of God's Love. It is organized into four major emphases: DOWN, IN, OUT and Annual Financial Response. We will highlight these thorough four worship services and intergenerational Sunday School lessons this year by reading Bible verses and engaging in creative experiments together as a faith family. We welcome your input and ideas.
To learn more, speak with any member of the stewardship team and visit www.ELCA.org/growingstewards.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
Spiritual Gifts: We had an incredible time learning about spiritual gifts, especially through the ELCA survey that helped us identify our own. Spiritual gifts are a great way to discern how we can serve in the various ministries at Grace. We invite you to learn about your spiritual gifts by completing the following survey:https://www.womenoftheelca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Spiritual_Gifts_Assessment.pdf Once you have completed the survey, please let Amy Eskridge know of your top five spiritual gifts. We would love to keep that information in our database and on a chart for the congregation. Printed copies will be available in the narthex on the table by the bulletin board.

MINISTRY PROJECTS
GRACE LUTHERAN'S LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
The Little Free Food Pantry is being used consistently. In order to concentrate our resources, the Stewardship Team has decided to focus our food collection efforts for the Little Free Food Pantry instead of the Serving Center at this time. Grace’s neighbors are making donations to the pantry as well as members of Grace and friends of our congregation. The Stewardship Committee wants to thank everyone for their donations to the Little Free Pantry. Please keep the donations coming!

*Grace continues to give a quarterly monetary donation to the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Gently used, clean clothing items are needed.
No women’s clothing is needed at this time.

· Men’s clothing: t-shirts, shorts, pants/jeans, hats, coats, gloves and hoodies.
· Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels
· Hygiene & toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, lotion Q-tips, deodorant, Baby wipes & hand wipes
· Hand sanitizer
· Backpacks

This is a great ministry for those items you no longer need or wear.

UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 25 -Office closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day

Have a GREAT weekend!

05/08/2026

GRACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 10, 2026, Sixth Sunday of Easter
INTRODUCTION:
Jesus does not abandon his followers. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws near, we are reminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit of truth. We receive this Spirit in baptism and pray that in our gathering around the Lord’s table the Spirit will transform us to be the body of the risen Christ in the world.

SCRIPTURE READINGS:
FIRST READING Acts 17:22-31
PSALM 66:8-20
SECOND READING 1 Peter 3:13-22
GOSPEL John 14:15-21
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, May 10 - Mother's Day: Happy Mother's Day!
Welcome Pastor Jen Obermueller!
9:00a: Adult Sunday School - WGH
9:45a: Choir Rehearsal
9:45a: Fellowship & Coffee -TEC
10:30a: Worship
11:45a: Hand Chimes Rehearsal

MONDAY, May 11
LADIES ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
SCHEDULE CHANGE!
6:45-8:00p: We are on page 27 in our Gather Magazine. There are several extra copies of the Gather Magazine on the shelf in the narthex. We would love to have you join us.

To join the study, use the "join" button below. Link is always available on our Grace Website Homepage weekly under "faith formation". Everyone is welcome. Consider joining us Mondays @ 6:45p on Google Meets!

TUESDAY, May 12
11:30a: Senior Lunch Bunch at The Toasted Yolk Café
7:00p: LMM MEN'S BOOK STUDY 7:00p: LMM Men's Book Study - Every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
May 19 - NEW BOOK: The Divine Dance: The Trinity And Your Transformation (2016 version) by Richard Rohr. Book Link: The Divine Dance

THURSDAY, May 14
7:00p: LMM MEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Join the meeting @ 7 - 8 pm (Central Time Zone)
Passcode: 499275

SATURDAY, May 16
2:00-4:00p: Trinity Place Apartments Spring Fling

IMPORTANT UPDATES: Business & Ministry Updates
STEWARDS OF GOD'S LOVE
The 2026 stewardship ministry team is being called to help us all look at stewardship with new eyes. To that endeavor, we are utilizing a tool produced by the ELCA for doing year-round stewardship ministry called Stewards of God's Love. It is organized into four major emphases: DOWN, IN, OUT and Annual Financial Response. We will highlight these thorough four worship services and intergenerational Sunday School lessons this year by reading Bible verses and engaging in creative experiments together as a faith family. We welcome your input and ideas.
To learn more, speak with any member of the stewardship team and visit
www.ELCA.org/growingstewards.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
Spiritual Gifts: We had an incredible time learning about spiritual gifts, especially through the ELCA survey that helped us identify our own. Spiritual gifts are a great way to discern how we can serve in the various ministries at Grace. We invite you to learn about your spiritual gifts by completing the following survey:https://www.womenoftheelca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Spiritual_Gifts_Assessment.pdf Once you have completed the survey, please let Amy E know of your top five spiritual gifts. We would love to keep that information in our database and on a chart for the congregation. Printed copies will be available in the narthex on the table by the bulletin board.

MINISTRY PROJECTS
GRACE LUTHERAN'S LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
The Little Free Food Pantry is being used consistently. In order to concentrate our resources, the Stewardship Team has decided to focus our food collection efforts for the Little Free Food Pantry instead of the Serving Center at this time. Grace’s neighbors are making donations to the pantry as well as members of Grace and friends of our congregation. The Stewardship Committee wants to thank everyone for their donations to the Little Free Pantry. Please keep the donations coming!

*Grace continues to give a quarterly monetary donation to the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Gently used, clean clothing items are needed.
No women’s clothing is needed at this time.

· Men’s clothing: t-shirts, shorts, pants/jeans, hats, coats, gloves and hoodies.
· Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels
· Hygiene & toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, lotion Q-tips, deodorant, Baby wipes & hand wipes
· Hand sanitizer
· Backpacks
This is a great ministry for those items you no longer need or wear.

UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 17 - 12:00p: Graduates Celebration - TEC

MAY 25 - Office closed for Memorial Day

Have a GREAT weekend!

05/01/2026

GRACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 3, 2026- Stewardship Sunday -Fifth Sunday of Easter
INTRODUCTION:
Grace Lutheran Church is utilizing the ELCA’s Stewards of God’s Love-a year-round guide to stewardship in our congregation. The Stewards of God’s Love framework encourages individuals, families and our entire congregation to live out our faithful stewardship in three interconnected movements-Down, In and Out. The fourth part is Financial Response. Today we are focusing on the second part-the In Movement. The In movement emphasizes what God has entrusted to our care. We are stewards of our spiritual gifts and talents. How is God calling us to use our unique gifts and talents to love God and our neighbors?

Welcome Pastor Bridget Thien as our guest this week!

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, May 3 - STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
9:00a: Intergenerational Sunday School - TEC
9:45a: Choir Rehearsal
9:45a: Fellowship & Coffee -TEC
10:30a: Worship
11:45a: Congregational Meeting (to discuss the transition process)
12:30p: Spaghetti Lunch & Scout Fundraiser - TEC (all are welcome)

MONDAY, May 4
LADIES ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
SCHEDULE CHANGE!
6:45-7:00p: We are on page 24 in our Gather Magazine. There are several extra copies of the Gather Magazine on the shelf in the narthex. We would love to have you join us. Link is always available on our Grace Website Homepage weekly under "faith formation". Everyone is welcome. Consider joining us Mondays @ 6:45p on Google Meets!

THURSDAY, May 7
7:00p: LMM MEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Join the meeting @ 7 - 8 pm (Central Time Zone) Link is always available on our Grace Website Homepage weekly under "faith formation".
Passcode: 499275

IMPORTANT UPDATES: Business & Ministry Updates
STEWARDS OF GOD'S LOVE
The 2026 stewardship ministry team is being called to help us all look at stewardship with new eyes. To that endeavor, we are utilizing a tool produced by the ELCA for doing year-round stewardship ministry called Stewards of God's Love. It is organized into four major emphases: DOWN, IN, OUT and Annual Financial Response. We will highlight these thorough four worship services and intergenerational Sunday School lessons this year by reading Bible verses and engaging in creative experiments together as a faith family. We welcome your input and ideas.
To learn more, speak with any member of the stewardship team and visit
www.ELCA.org/growingstewards.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
Spiritual Gifts: We had an incredible time learning about spiritual gifts, especially through the ELCA survey that helped us identify our own. Spiritual gifts are a great way to discern how we can serve in the various ministries at Grace. We invite you to learn about your spiritual gifts by completing the following survey: https://www.elca.org/our-work/congregations-and-synods/faith-practices/spiritual-renewal/spiritual-gifts-assessment-tool. Once you have completed the survey, please let Amy E know of your top five spiritual gifts. We would love to keep that information in our database and on a chart for the congregation. Printed copies will be available in the narthex on the table by the bulletin board.

MINISTRY PROJECTS
GRACE LUTHERAN'S LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
The Little Free Food Pantry is being used consistently. In order to concentrate our resources, the Stewardship Team has decided to focus our food collection efforts for the Little Free Food Pantry instead of the Serving Center at this time. Grace’s neighbors are making donations to the pantry as well as members of Grace and friends of our congregation. The Stewardship Committee wants to thank everyone for their donations to the Little Free Pantry. Please keep the donations coming!

*Grace continues to give a quarterly monetary donation to the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Gently used, clean clothing items are needed.
No women’s clothing is needed at this time.

· Men’s clothing: t-shirts, shorts, pants/jeans, hats, coats, gloves and hoodies.
· Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels
· Hygiene & toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, lotion Q-tips, deodorant, Baby wipes & hand wipes
· Hand sanitizer
· Backpacks

This is a great ministry for those items you no longer need or wear.

UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 10: Happy Mother's Day!

MAY 12: 11:30a: Senior Lunch Bunch

MAY 16: 2:00-4:00p: Trinity Place Apartments Spring Fling

MAY 25: Office closed for Memorial Day

Have a GREAT weekend!

04/24/2026

GRACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 26, 2026, Fourth Sunday of Easter
INTRODUCTION:
Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection and extend God’s tender care to all creation.

SCRIPTURE READINGS:
FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47
PSALM 23
SECOND READING: 1 Peter 2:19-25
GOSPEL READING: John 10:1-10

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, April 26
9:00a: Adult Sunday School - WGH
We will continue our study of "What It Means to be Lutheran" today. We will continue our study on the Augsburg Confession and go more in-depth with our study. Please review the following Article for our time together. "The Four C's of Doctrinal History"
9:45a: Choir Rehearsal
9:45a: Fellowship & Coffee -TEC
10:30a: Worship
11:45a: Farewell Reception for Pastor Hephzi (after worship) - TEC

TUESDAY, APRIL 28
LADIES ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
6:45p: We're continuing our lesson in our new Gather (March, April, May). The lesson is “God’s Name, God’s Promise” beginning on page 12. If you haven’t gotten your March Gather, let Shirley B. know and she'll chase it. Link to join the study is on our church website's homepage under "faith formation".

THURSDAY, APRIL 29
7:00p: LMM MEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Join the meeting @ 7 - 8 pm (Central Time Zone) Link to join the study is on our church website's homepage under "faith formation". Passcode: 499275

IMPORTANT UPDATES:
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
11:45a: May 3 we will have a special congregational meeting to discuss the transition process.

Synod Assembly Lay Members: We are looking for two lay members to attend this year's Synod Assembly at Triumphant Love in Austin on May 1st, from 1 pm- 5 pm, and May 2nd to 9 am - 4 pm. There is an option to attend either in-person or on Zoom. We would like to encourage lay members who have not had the opportunity to attend Synod Assembly before to learn about our commitment to the Southwestern Texas Synod. Please reach out to Pastor Hephzi for more details and to express interest. The church covers the registration fee for two lay participants.

STEWARDS OF GOD'S LOVE
The 2026 stewardship ministry team is being called to help us all look at stewardship with new eyes. To that endeavor, we are utilizing a tool produced by the ELCA for doing year-round stewardship ministry called Stewards of God's Love. It is organized into four major emphases: DOWN, IN, OUT and Annual Financial Response. We will highlight these thorough four worship services and intergenerational Sunday School lessons this year by reading Bible verses and engaging in creative experiments together as a faith family. We welcome your input and ideas.
To learn more, speak with any member of the stewardship team and visit
www.ELCA.org/growingstewards.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
Spiritual Gifts: We had an incredible time learning about spiritual gifts, especially through the ELCA survey that helped us identify our own. Spiritual gifts are a great way to discern how we can serve in the various ministries at Grace. We invite you to learn about your spiritual gifts by completing the following survey: https://www.elca.org/our-work/congregations-and-synods/faith-practices/spiritual-renewal/spiritual-gifts-assessment-tool. Once you have completed the survey, please let Amy Eskridge and Pastor Hephzi know of your top five spiritual gifts. We would love to keep that information in our database and on a chart for the congregation. Printed copies will be available in the narthex on the table by the bulletin board.

MINISTRY PROJECTS

GRACE LUTHERAN'S LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
The Little Free Food Pantry is being used consistently. In order to concentrate our resources, the Stewardship Team has decided to focus our food collection efforts for the Little Free Food Pantry instead of the Serving Center at this time. Grace’s neighbors are making donations to the pantry as well as members of Grace and friends of our congregation. The Stewardship Committee wants to thank everyone for their donations to the Little Free Pantry. Please keep the donations coming!
*Grace continues to give a quarterly monetary donation to the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Easter special offering for the month of April is clean, gently used pillows, towels, and blankets for Mosaic Street Ministry. Please bring donated items and place them in designated areas in the back
of the Sanctuary. No women’s clothing is needed at this time. Any questions please ask any of the Stewardship Team.

UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 3 - STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
11:45a: Congregational Meeting - Discussion on the transition process.
11:45a: Fellowship Meeting - TEC Conference room
12:30p: Spaghetti Lunch & Scout Fundraiser - TEC (ALL are welcome)

MAY 12
11:30a: Senior Lunch Bunch

Have a GREAT weekend!

04/23/2026

SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sat, April 25 from 9:00a - 11:00a
ALL are welcome!

04/17/2026

GRACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 19, 2026
Third Sunday of Easter

INTRODUCTION:
Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as the scriptures are proclaimed and Christ appears to us as bread is broken and wine is poured. The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s day.

SCRIPTURE READINGS:
FIRST READING: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
PSALM 116:1-4, 12-19
SECOND READING: 1 Peter 1:17-23
GOSPEL READING: Luke 24:13-35

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, April 19
9:00a: Adult Sunday School - WGH
We will continue our study of "What It Means to be Lutheran" today. We will continue our study on the Augsburg Confession and go more in-depth with our study. Please review the following Article for our time together. "The Four C's of Doctrinal History"
9:45a: Choir Rehearsal
9:45a: Fellowship & Coffee -TEC
10:30a: Worship
11:45a: Hand Chimes Rehearsal
12:00p: Finance Committee Meeting

TUESDAY, APRIL 21
6:30p: Council Meeting in the sanctuary
6:45p: LADIES ONLINE BIBLE STUDY: To join the study, visit www.graceline.org. The link is always available on our homepage weekly under "faith formation".

THURSDAY, APRIL 23
7:00p: LMM MEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY: To join the study, visit www.graceline.org. The link is always available on our homepage weekly under "faith formation".
Newsletter Content Due: Please send articles & accompanying photos from events to [email protected]

Business & Ministry Updates
Synod Assembly Lay Members: We are looking for two lay members to attend this year's Synod Assembly at Triumphant Love in Austin on May 1st, from 1 pm- 5 pm, and May 2nd to 9 am - 4 pm. There is an option to attend either in-person or on Zoom. We would like to encourage lay members who have not had the opportunity to attend Synod Assembly before to learn about our commitment to the Southwestern Texas Synod. Please reach out to Pastor Hephzi for more details and to express interest. The church covers the registration fee for two lay participants.

STEWARDS OF GOD'S LOVE
The 2026 stewardship ministry team is being called to help us all look at stewardship with new eyes. To that endeavor, we are utilizing a tool produced by the ELCA for doing year-round stewardship ministry called Stewards of God's Love. It is organized into four major emphases: DOWN, IN, OUT and Annual Financial Response. We will highlight these thorough four worship services and intergenerational Sunday School lessons this year by reading Bible verses and engaging in creative experiments together as a faith family. We welcome your input and ideas.
To learn more, speak with any member of the stewardship team and visit
www.ELCA.org/growingstewards.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
Spiritual Gifts: We had an incredible time learning about spiritual gifts, especially through the ELCA survey that helped us identify our own. Spiritual gifts are a great way to discern how we can serve in the various ministries at Grace. We invite you to learn about your spiritual gifts by completing the following survey: https://www.elca.org/our-work/congregations-and-synods/faith-practices/spiritual-renewal/spiritual-gifts-assessment-tool. Once you have completed the survey, please let Amy Eskridge and Pastor Hephzi know of your top five spiritual gifts. We would love to keep that information in our database and on a chart for the congregation. Printed copies will be available in the narthex on the table by the bulletin board.

GRACE LUTHERAN'S LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
The Little Free Food Pantry is being used consistently. In order to concentrate our resources, the Stewardship Team has decided to focus our food collection efforts for the Little Free Food Pantry instead of the Serving Center at this time. Grace’s neighbors are making donations to the pantry as well as members of Grace and friends of our congregation. The Stewardship Committee wants to thank everyone for their donations to the Little Free Pantry. Please keep the donations coming!

*Grace continues to give a quarterly monetary donation to the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Easter special offering for the month of April is clean, gently used pillows, towels, and blankets for Mosaic Street Ministry. Please bring donated items and place them in designated areas in the back
of the Sanctuary. No women’s clothing is needed at this time. Any questions please ask any of the Stewardship Team: Charlotte Reemts, Erica Smith, Amy Eskridge, Sue Martin, Shirley Shay or Sheila Moldenhauer.

MOSAIC STREET MINISTRY
Easter special offering for the month of April is clean, gently used pillows, towels, and blankets for Mosaic Street Ministry. Please bring donated items and place them in designated areas in the back
of the Sanctuary. No women’s clothing is needed at this time. Any questions please ask any of the Stewardship Team: Charlotte Reemts, Erica Smith, Amy Eskridge, Sue Martin, Shirley Shay or Sheila Moldenhauer.

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