GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS June 12, 2011

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Donna Langlais in memory of her beloved husband Gary Langlais and in thanksgiving for the Lords many blessings. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Guest Preacher: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Communion Assistant: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeters: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (Wed. evening) Rev. James C. Walter Rev. Allen P. Freudenburg Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Emily Junkans Paul Walter Gary Proud Jim Keppel, Robert Nichols Randy Middaugh, David Witte Bette Bogart Verna, Vera and Shirley Rieve Erich Cline Kevin Ray Shaun Baker, Michael Hawkins Ron Krueger, Tim Sweeney Tim and Sandy Sweeney Pat Funk Debbie Penny Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE DAY OF PENTECOST

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Come, holy Light, guide divine, now cause the Word of life to shine. Teach us to know our God aright and call Him Father with delight. From every error keep us free; let none but Christ our master be that we in living faith abide, in Him, our Lord, with all our might confide. In Jesus name I pray. Amen (Lutheran Service Book Hymn # 497, stanza 2)

WELCOME
Today we celebrate the Festival of Pentecost, the culmination of the Easter celebration. The resurrected Christ, having shown Himself to His disciples and having ascended to the right hand of the Father, sends the promised gift of the Spirit to the young expectant Church. It is the Holy Spirit who uses the Means of Grace, Word and Sacrament, to create and sustain faith and thereby enlarge the Church. The Church continues to carry out the Great Commission of baptizing in the name of the Triune God and teaching everything that the Lord has commanded us to teach so that it might be the source of living water for those who are spiritually thirsty. Welcome to everyone gathered here this day for worship. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need. We invite you to come and worship with us again.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 8:15 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER
Come Holy Spirit! Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian Church. This celebration takes place 50 days after Easter (the word Pentecost means 50th day). On this day the Holy Spirit was poured out in a powerful way on Jesus disciples to enable them to proclaim the Gospel and to bring peace in the midst of the confusion of mans sinfulness. The tongues of fire that were seen above the heads of the disciples and the sound like a mighty rushing wind were a sign of Gods presence and were used to get that attention of all those who were present for the celebration of the Harvest Festival. This Old Testament celebration has become a celebration for the New Testament people of God as we celebrate this special out-pouring of the Holy Spirit.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, June 19th, The Holy Trinity, First Sunday after Pentecost: The Old Testament Reading: Genesis 1:12:4a, The Epistle Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and The Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1620.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE FESTIVAL OF PENTECOST

sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Enter In LSB 913
Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord - Jeffrey Blersch

Absolution (8:15)

[John 20:1923]

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Declaration of Grace (10:45)

John 1:12; Philippians 1:6

Confession and Absolution

Stand The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. C Amen

Invocation

Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

Service of the Word

Introit
Ps. 104:24, 2728, 30; antiphon: Liturgical Text

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Exhortation

1 John 1:89

P Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, C and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia. P O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; C the earth is full of your creatures. P These all look to you, C to give them their food in due season. P When you give it to them, they gather it up; C when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. P When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, C and you renew the face of the ground.

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

Confession of Sins
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have

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C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen P Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, C and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

This Is the Feast

Revelation 5:1213; 19:59

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Old Testament
P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Numbers 11:2430

Gradual

Acts 2:17b; Rom. 10:10

I will pour out my Spirit | on all flesh,* and your sons and your daughters shall | prophesy. With the heart one believes and is | justified,* and with the mouth one confesses | and is saved.

Second Reading Salutation and Collect of the Day

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Stand

Acts 2:121

Verse of the Day

Liturgical Text

P Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia. P Let us pray. O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Common Alleluia and Verse

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Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the seventh chapter.

John 7:3739

The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen

Sit

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord Sermon Spiritual Thirst
Stand

LSB 497 John 7:37-39

Apostles' Creed (10:45)

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

Nicene Creed (8:15)

C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds,

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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following: P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen
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Service of the Sacrament (8:15)

Preface
2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136] Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord - Andreas Armsdorf

Offering
Stand

Offertory

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

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Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen

Proper Preface
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who ascended above the heavens and, sitting at Your right hand, poured out on this day the promised Holy Spirit on His chosen disciples. For all this the whole earth rejoices with exceeding joy. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

The Words of Our Lord

Matthew 26:2628; Mark 14:2224; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:2325

Sanctus

Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.

Proclamation of Christ

1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until He comes. C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

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Lord's Prayer
C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Matthew 6:913

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Distribution Communion instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior Hymn: Holy Spirit, Light Divine Hymn: Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
Stand

Pax Domini

John 20:19

LSB 619 LSB 496 LSB 500

Thank the Lord

Agnus Dei

John 1:29

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Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Service Concludes (10:45)

Lord's Prayer
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Matthew 6:913

Benediction

Numbers 6:2426

Closing Collect
P Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christs holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

Benediction Closing Hymn: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling Postlude LSB 650
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling - Paul Manz

P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace. C Amen

Closing Hymn: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling Postlude

LSB 650
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling - Paul Manz

Acknowledgments Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion Coffee and Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Pastor Walters Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Young Women of Grace Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Divine Service 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) 7:00 p.m. Parish Planning Council 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study (St. Vincents) 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service 1:00 p.m. Lindsay Stoker Zweifels Wedding Shower 12:15 p.m. Celebration of Pastor Walters 20th Anniversary of Ordination

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: June 13 Riley and Randy Middaugh June 16 Joan Ann and Ralph Olsen, Mildred and Bill Wilkins June 17 Leah and Derek Sheridan, Megan and David Witte HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: June 12 Kathy Dean, Jim Wade June 13 Zachary Arnold June 15 Sydney Weed Smith June 16 Mason Andrews June 18 Judy Borchert OUR THANKS to Rev. Allen Freudenburg for leading us in worship this morning. Pastor Freudenberg is a retired Pastor from Fairfield Bay where he served as Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church. Previous to serving as an ordained Pastor, he served as a Lutheran Bible Translator for 24 years and prior to that he was a Lutheran school teacher at Grace Lutheran Church and School in Escondido, California. Please welcome Pastor Freudenberg and his wife Marlene to Grace this morning. CONGRATULATIONS AND GODS BLESSINGS Suzanne Lindemann and Joshua Hardman were united in marriage on Saturday, June 11th, in Orange Beach, Alabama, with Pastor Walter officiating. Suzanne is the daughter of Jon and Sandy Lindemann. Gods blessings to Suzanne and Joshua. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Dwain Boyette of Benton, nephew of Russlynn and Ron Krueger, who died on Friday, June 3rd. His funeral service was held this past Monday. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Justin Garrison, brother of Marietta Gutierrez, who died Monday, June 6th. His funeral service was held on Wednesday at Highland Valley United Methodist Church in Little Rock. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Vivian Parr Funk, mother of Jack Funk, who died on Monday evening, June 6th. A memorial service was held at First Lutheran Church on Thursday morning with Pastor Bacic and Pastor Walter officiating. PARISH PLANNING COUNCIL will meet on Monday, June 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. VOTERS MEETING will be held on Monday, June 20th, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Joel Junkans is our executive director. - 20 -

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IN SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY - This summer, students will be looking at different journeys taken by Gods people and how God used these journeys for His purposes. Today, students will study Journey with Elisha from 2 Kings 4:837. Share how God miraculously cared for Elisha and those around him. Parents might ask, What amazing miracle did God perform through Elisha? How does God raise us for all eternity? SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS Pastor Walters Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning in Parker Hall. Pastor Freudenberg will lead the class this morning with a study on Colossians 3:1-17. THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will meet for Bible study each Sunday morning in the classroom downstairs in the church. Bible study materials are provided, and child care is available in the church nursery. Contact Gina Junkans for more information. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Larry Jones is hospitalized at St. Vincent Medical Center. Carolyn Moorman continues her recovery at home. Marietta Gutierrez is hospitalized at Baptist Health Center. Joe Gelzine continues his recovery at home. Frank Gutierrez continues his recovery at home. LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 6/5: 176 (8:15 102 and 10:45 74. Mid-Week Service 6/8: 18. Offerings: Sunday 6/5: $10,170.00. Mid-Week Service 6/1: $350.00. Building Fund: $645.00. Fan into Flame: $395.00. Memorials: $775.00. - 19 -

WEDDING SHOWER You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Lindsay Stoker Zweifel this Saturday, June 18th, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., in the Parlor. Hostesses are Nancy Finkbeiner, Sammye Harrill, Susan Mahnken, Riley Middaugh and Carole Nichols. Lindsay is registered at Bed Bath and Beyond. CONGRATULATIONS - Lydia and Bobby Bemberg were chairmen of the 2011 Riverfest which was held Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Congratulations on a great job, Lydia and Bobby!! FELLOWSHIP CLUB The Summer Indoor Cook-out for the Fellowship Club and friends is Tuesday evening, June 21st at 5:00 p.m. in Parker Hall. Call the church office, 663-3631, if you need a ride. The Cookout is hosted by Pastor and Paula. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Let's get ready for some vine-swingin' fun!! Join the Big Jungle Adventure: A Faith Journey with Jesus on June 26th-30th!! Meet Ranger Morgan & come explore Bible stories, take Bible challenges, make crafts, play fun games, and sing awesome songs, all while meeting some amazing adventure animals!! Look for the registration and volunteer area in the breezeway, as we kick off our jungle journey to VBS!! Any questions, see Ame Andrews or Heather Lamb! LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF We continue to collect items for World Relief kits. This year our projects are Layette Kits and School Kits. During June we are collecting flat fold cloth diapers for the Layettes. In July we will publish a list of items for the School Kits. Thanks for supporting Lutheran World Relief. MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MR. GEORGE RICHARD DICK JENKINS TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bill and Anita Allaben TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter Beth Paulson IN MEMORY OF MR. BRENT SPENCE Grandson of Norma Bisgood and nephew TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND of Bobby and Lydia Bemberg By Joe and Debbie Craig Gary and Angie Proud - 21 -

IN MEMORY OF MR. RICHARD WILHELM Father of Joyce Wilhelm and TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND brother-in-law of Bill Jones By Rudy and Sherry Bischof Gary and Angie Proud IN MEMORY OF MRS. EVA WORLUND Mother of Jeannie Worlund TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Kaye Gilbert Raymond and Sammye Sue Harrill Gary and Angie Proud Charles and Mary Kathryn Stein Robert and Sheila Wilimzig TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Warren and Judy Rivers IN MEMORY OF MR. KEITH BROWN Father of Crissy Beethe TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Joe and Debbie Craig Kaye Gilbert TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Bill and Anita Allaben Irvin and Sherry Clawitter Jon and Sandy Lindemann Beth Paulson Gary and Angie Proud Warren and Judy Rivers Bill and Mildred Wilkins IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARTHA LEE TOMLINSON Mother of Angie Proud TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bette Bogart Allen and Dorris Deislinger Robert and Sheila Wilimzig TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Jon and Sandy Lindemann

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20th Anniversary Celebration of Pastor Walters Ordination

Next Sunday, June 19th, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pastor Walters ordination as a Pastor in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. We are hosting a luncheon to celebrate and to recognize what a blessing Pastor Walter has been to our Grace Congregation as our Pastor and shepherd. We are planning this very special luncheon after the 10:45 worship service. The luncheon will be catered and desserts provided by Grace members. Join us

Sunday, June 19th, 2011 12:15 p.m. (Following our 10:45 worship service) in Parker Hall Grace Lutheran Church Little Rock, Arkansas
If you wish to participate in a group gift, please give your donation to Rudy Bischof or Joel Junkans. The A.C.T.S. group is blessed and proud to sponsor and underwrite the cost of this event. Make plans to attend this very special event to show our love and appreciation for Pastor and his family. Gods blessings to you all, Joel Junkans Executive Director Rudy Bischof Chairman, Board of Elders

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 26 30, 2011

5:30 8:15 p.m.

If you can help please contact Heather Lamb. items are neede

75 hot d dog buns 6 bags o bags of carrots 75 corn chicken nugget 4 loaves
BIG JUNGLE ADVENTURE: A Faith Journey with Jesus!

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It's a jungle at Grace Lutheran Church!! Get ready for some vine swingin' fun at this year's Vacation Bible School, BIG JUNGLE ADVENTURE: A Faith Journey with Jesus! June 26th - June 30th from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. for children ages 3-12! Look for volunteer and registration opportunities on the table in the breezeway!! The children will be served a kid-friendly dinner during VBS. The menu is: Sunday Pizza, Bananas Monday Hot Dogs, chips, apples Tuesday Ham and Cheese sandwiches, carrots, chips Wednesday Chicken Nuggets, carrots, bananas Thursday Corn Dogs, chips, fruit

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