GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS May 6, 2012

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Nancy Finkbeiner in honor of her family members with May birthdays and in thanksgiving for the Lords many blessings. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (Wed. evening) Rev. James C. Walter Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Perryn Andrews Paul Walter Bill Allaben, Bobby Bemberg Tim Loyd, Ed Mahnken Lori Dumont Pat Funk Lauren Faulkner Ron Krueger Ken Ross Rudy Bischof, Jason Camacho Rick Camacho, Richard Sanders Scott and Catherine Manchester Jack, Anna Kate and Sydney Bev Sanders Dave and Diane Roberts and Alex Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Dearest Lord Jesus, You are the Vine and in my Baptism I have been engrafted into You and given new life through the power of the Holy Spirit. I rejoice in the forgiveness of my sins and my hope is eternal life with You. As I remain in You and You in me through the Means of Grace, keep me steadfast in my faith and its confession. Grant that I might grow in my faith and use every opportunity available to show forth my love for You and my neighbor. In Your name I pray. Amen

WELCOME
Alleluia, Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! Jesus said, I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Welcome to everyone gathered here on this morning! It is our prayer that you will be strengthened in Your faith through the proclamation of the Gospel. Each Sunday throughout the year is a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. We invite you to come and worship with us again. 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 if they wish. We have a staffed nursery facility for infants and toddlers located downstairs in this building for anyone who has need. Restroom facilities are located downstairs as well as on this floor level across the bridge before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please speak with an usher or greeter.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10:45 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
Todays readings draw our attention to our Baptism and then to our Lords command to love one another, for love is from God. Whenever we are able to produce such sweet fruit for God, it is only because He has lavishly bestowed grace and forgiveness on us. He has pruned us as a faithful gardener would prune the vines of His vineyard or the trees in his orchard. When and where God intervenes with His care, we bear much fruit and give Him the glory. Today we hear the words of Scripture, Law and Gospel, in all its truth and purity. In response to His Word, we confess our sins, readied to receive His forgiveness for what is past and strengthened for future opportunities to love, to show mercy, and to forgive as the Lord has forgiven us.

NEXT WEEKS READINGS The appointed readings for next Sunday, May 13th, The Sixth Sunday of Easter, are: The First Reading: Acts 10:34-48, The Epistle Reading: 1 John 5:1-8, and The Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17.
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 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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: At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Service Note: st. 1-2 - all, st. 3 - women, st. 4 - men, st. 5-8 - all Two Settings of "At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing" - Charles W. Ore

Declaration of Grace (8:15)

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John 1:12; Philippians 1:6

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. Amen
[John 20:1923]

LSB 633

Absolution (10:45)
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Confession and Absolution

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

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. Amen

Invocation
P C

Service of the Word

Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
1 John 1:89

Introit
P A little while, and you will see me no longer; C and again a little while, and you will see me. P I will extol you, my God and King, C and bless your name forever and ever. P Every day I will bless you C and praise your name forever and ever.

Ps. 145:12, 8, 10, 21; antiphon: John 16:16

Exhortation
P C

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 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.

P The LORD is gracious and merciful, C slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. P All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, C and all your saints shall bless you! P My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, C and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.

Confession of Sins
P C Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what

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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 A little while, and you will see me no longer; C and again a little while, and you will see me.

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

This Is the Feast

Revelation 5:1213; 19:59

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

Acts 8:2640

Gradual

adapt. from Matt. 28:7; Heb. 2:7; Ps. 8:6

Christ has risen | from the dead.* [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and | honor, He has given him dominion over the works | of his hands;* he has put all things un- | der his feet.

Salutation and Collect of the Day

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

1 John 4:111

Stand

Alleluia and Verse

Rom. 6:9; John 14:23

Let us pray. O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will. Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

P Alleluia. We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. Alleluia. If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Alleluia.

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

John 15:18

and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. 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

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

Nicene Creed (10:45)

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, 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: Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen Sermon Forgiven to be Fruitful
Stand

LSB 474 John 15:18

Apostles' Creed (8:15)

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

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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 C Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude with the following: P C

Sit

Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

10:45 Service continues on the next page

Service Concludes (8:15)

Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen - Wilbur Held

Offering
Stand

Lord's Prayer
P C Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: 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

Offertory

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

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. Amen

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Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. Amen

Closing Hymn: Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing Postlude T

LSB 691 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. And most especially are we bound to praise You on this day for the glorious resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, the very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us and bore the sins of the world. By His dying He has destroyed death, and by His rising again He has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Mary Magdalene, Peter and John, and with all the witnesses of the resurrection, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing - Ralph C. Schultz

Service of the Sacrament (10:45)

Preface
2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]

Sanctus

Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

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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. Amen

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

The Words of Our Lord

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

Pax Domini

John 20:19

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.

Agnus Dei Proclamation of Christ

P C P
1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

John 1:29

As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until He comes. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 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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Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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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: I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table Hymn: Chief of Sinners Though I Be Hymn: He's Risen, He's Risen LSB 618 LSB 611 LSB 480

Benediction

Numbers 6:2426

Stand

Thank the Lord

Closing Hymn: Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing Postlude

LSB 691

Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing - Ralph C. Schultz

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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 Fellowship and Coffee in the Parlor 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 with Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) 4:30 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 6:00 p.m. Childrens Choir 6:00 p.m. Board of Christian Education 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 7:00 p.m. Board of Elders 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study (St. Vincents) 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Worship Service with Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir 12:00 noon Noon Devotions with Pastor 4:15 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation 10:00 a.m. Thrivent Builds - Roofing on the Shaw house in NLR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: May 7 Becky Ross, Spencer Taylor, Shannon Verch, Eric Westerfield May 8 May Harrell May 10 Owen McCrory, Eldon Schulz May 12 David Witte HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: May 12 Sheila and Robert Wilimzig REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Larry Jones is hospitalized at St. Vincent Medical Center. Martha Pils is hospitalized at Baptist Medical Center. Vera Rieve is hospitalized at Baptist Medical Center. Harold Wells is at Baptist Rehab for therapy. Mark Cate continues his recovery at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. Jeanette Keehn continues her recovery at home. Dave Graf continues healing from an injury to his eye. LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 4/29: 162 (8:15 99 and 10:45 63). Mid-week Service 5/2: 12. Offerings: Sunday 4/29: $5,254.00. Mid-week Service 4/25: $300.00. Building Fund: $165.00. Fan into Flame: $105.00. Thrivent Builds: $60.00. 7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Friday at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor. BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION will meet on Monday, May 7th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Bob Bryant is the director. BOARD OF ELDERS will meet on Tuesday, May 8th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
CONGRATULATIONS AND GODS BLESSINGS to Rev. Kory Janneke, his wife Heidi, and children Kiernan and Rowan. Rev. Janneke graduated this week from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and received a call to Faith Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Heidi

MON - FRI: MONDAY:

TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY:

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL - The Sunday School students study the story of Lydia today. Just as God worked His miracle beside the river, clothing Lydia with Christ in Baptism, so God works His miracles in pulpits and fonts around the world today, destroying the work of Satan, ripping believers from the jaws of death, washing away sins in water tinged with Jesus blood, and clothing believers with His righteousness. Parents could ask, How did God use water to save Lydia and us? Who does God use to reveal His Word to us today? SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS Pastor Walters Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is leading a study on the book of Exodus. 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. PLEASE WELCOME Ms. Chelsey McNiel, a student at UALR who is taking an anthropology/sociology class: Religion, Society and Culture. She is attending Grace this Sunday and next for her class and may ask some questions of some of our members. Please extend a warm welcome to Chelsey. - 19 -

Janneke is the daughter of Steve and Lisa Gertsch. HOUSING NEEDED Mr. Kurt Shrader from Savannah, Georgia, has accepted a job in Little Rock and is coming here on May 4th to start his job. His wife will not be moving here for a couple of months so Kurt needs a room or place to stay for a couple of months. Please call the church office if you know of a place that would work for Kurts immediate need. - 20 -

NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is this Thursday, May 10th, at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall. Bring your lunch and join us for Bible study and fellowship. Chips, drinks and dessert are provided. Bring a friend and join us for great fellowship!! KEEP IN TOUCH Samantha Saenger was deployed to Afghanistan on Friday. Please keep in touch with Samanthaher e-mail address is sam.saenger@gmail.com and her address will be Samantha Saenger, 772 EAS/Ops, APO AE 09355. BABY SHOWER There will be a Baby Shower for Jaycie (Mrs. Hunter) Goodwin on Saturday, May 19th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Its a boy and they are doing the nursery in Granimls (jungle theme)! Jaycie and Hunter are registered at BabiesRUs and Target. Jaycie is the granddaughter-in-law of Bette Bogart. The shower is hosted by Sherry Bischof, Paulette Goldsby, Lisa Hicks, Doris Holzhauer, Kay Jenkins, Carole Nichols, and Carol Thompson. THRIVENT BUILDS: Who: See the Ashley Shaw family picture on the bridge. This is who our volunteer efforts and donations are helping. She is a standup lady and she will make you proud! Location: 5004 Division St. NLR. Pike Ave. N. of I-40, LT at Parkway Dr. 2 blocks RT on Division. Progress: Framing/support and truss installation are complete. Next: Saturdays 5/12, 5/19 continue Roofing. Grace Construction Volunteers: Jim Marvin, Charles Stein, Jim Robinson, Gervais LeBlanc, Frank Royster, and John Ketcher. Grace Fund Raising: Our target is $2,811. So far: $715. GATHERING GRACE GARDENERS - Grace needs individuals, groups, or organizations to volunteer to assist with maintenance of the beautiful flower and garden beds on the church grounds. The church has a lawn service for the hard work, and the beds have been mulched and planted. But volunteers are needed to provide some loving care to ensure that the beds stay attractive. Groups or organizations may wish to sponsor particular beds. Please contact Charles Stein at cstein30@comcast.net or 920-3371 if you wish to volunteer or to get more information.
ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS - The Endowment Committee is currently accepting

GRACE GRADUATES Graduation time is here and we would like to recognize our Grace graduates. If you are graduating from high school or college this spring, please send the information to the church office so we can publish our graduates in the June newsletter. If you are graduating from high school, please let us know your plans for after graduation. GRACE ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP Start making your plans now for the Grace Annual Float Trip, on Saturday, June 9th. Meet at the Highway 14 Bridge at 9:45 a.m. for departure at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $45.00 per canoe plus $5 per person for lunch on the river. Lunch on the river is again being served by Marge and Crew. Contact Tim Loyd at 851-6457 or 352-4908 or email him at timpaul59@att.net if you have questions. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the Parlor. LUTHERAN CAMP ON PETIT JEAN The 2012 Summer Camp theme is S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Him in Never-Ending Eagerness) make em wonder what ya got. Campers will learn to use Gods Word to bring light to the weak in a week. Registration forms are available on the table by the ramp door or on the camp website www.lutherancamp.org. There is a full payment discount of $15 for each camper if registration in paid in full and postmarked by May 15th. Multiple child discounts are also available. Check our bulletin board by the Parlor for more information. MID-WEEK SERVICES - We have a Worship Service each Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. Each weeks theme follows the theme of the previous Sunday. Holy Communion is celebrated on the second and fourth Wednesday. Please join us for worship. BASKET OF HOPE The LWML Evening Guild is supporting this ministry and would appreciate your help. Donated items include: baby bottles, rattlers, bibs, booties, blankets, disposable cameras, small photo books, journals or small stuffed animals. Place these items on the table in the breezeway. Brochures with additional information are available in the breezeway. If you would like to deliver baskets, send your contact information to patfunk@gracelutheranlr.org or call the church office.

applications for scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year. Applicants must be attending a Lutheran University or Seminary to be eligible. Applications are available through the church office. If you are currently receiving a scholarship from Grace, we ask that you update us with your fall plans. All applications are due by May 30th. CLEANING OF THE SANCTUARY Kim Woodyard is looking for people to help with the dusting, polishing, and more in the sanctuary. If you can help, please contact her at dlwoodyard@msn.com or 425-6681, so that she can coordinate a time to meet. - 21 - 22 -

ANNUAL GRACE CHURCH PICNIC at Maumelle Park, Pavilion #8 Sunday, May 20th 1:00 p.m.
On Sunday, May 20th, at 1:00 p.m. join us for our Annual Church Picnic at Maumelle Park, Pavilion #8 (this is a different park so see the map on the bulletin board by the Parlor). Bring a bucket of chicken and/or your favorite picnic dish and join us for good food, fun and fellowship. Drinks will be provided. We will have our regular Sunday worship services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. and the picnic will start around 1:00 p.m. There will be plenty of time after the 10:45 service to change into your casual clothes and get your picnic food together. Everyone is invited to come together for great food, lots of fun, awesome prizes and fantastic fellowship! See you there, Board of Parish Fellowship

Vacation Bible School June 10th 14th Grace Lutheran Church

The Amazing Desert Journey VBS is an exciting journey! Come explore Bible stories, take Bible challenges, make crafts, play games, sing, and more! VBS will be held June 10th-14th from 5:30-8:00. Fill out the registration form in the breezeway and put it in the basket on the table! Any questions, contact Heather Lamb or Linnea Weed. See you there! We need you! Through the dedication of our members and friends who volunteer at VBS, we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children each year. We need volunteers to help out in small groups and as helpers in each of our rotation sites. If you would like to be part of this Amazing Journey, please sign up on the sheet in the breezeway! Any questions, contact Heather Lamb or Linnea Weed. We praise God for you! We appreciate your prayers for Amazing Desert Journey, our Vacation Bible School being held June 10th-14th! Ask God to bring children to our program so they can know and grow in Jesus, our Savior! And ask God to provide leaders and helpers for this important mission. Thank you for your support of this important ministry!

Fun, fellowship and great food!!!

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