This Week at Grace |
2020-2021 Membership Directory
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This Week at Grace: September 20th – September 27th
Sunday, September 20th 9:00am KLQP 92.1FM Radio Broadcast Worship 9:00am Worship at Grace 10:00am Grace Congregational meeting 10:45am Providence Valley Worship Wednesday, September 23rd 2:00pm Ch. 8 TV Broadcast 3:30pm 7th & 8th grade confirmation class 6:00pm 10th grade confirmation in Grace Hall Friday, September 25th 6:00pm Layton Listul Baptism Saturday, September 26th 2:00pm Max Wollschlager Baptism 5:00pm Elizabeth Hillstrom & Erik Borgos Wedding in Spicer, MN Sunday, September 26th 8:45am Sunday School 8:45am YAP meeting - only 7th grade 9:30am Grace Worship Service
10:45am Waylon Reel Baptism - Grace Hall Reserved Face masks are required at all indoor events. Please practice social distancing guidelines Online services are available to view on Grace's Youtube channel, pvlchurch.org, gracedawson.org, and our Facebook pages. |
Directory Photo Reservations:
We are working with Lifetouch to print our new photo directory. If you would like to make a reservation, please use the link above and follow the instructions provided. If you need assistance, please contact Emily at the church office. Note: Lifetouch photos scheduled for April 29th have been postponed to Winter 2021. Directory Membership & Information: We’re updating our member directory for 2021! It is important to have your current address, phone number, and email address. Please fill out the member information form (found at the church or in your Grace Notes) or fill out our online survey to update our files. If you or your child have joined a new congregation and have not contacted us, please complete the online membership transfer portion of the online survey. |
Announcements
Please check all scheduled events weekly at Grace Lutheran and Providence Valley Churches as we are making decisions about meetings and gatherings each week. Please stay safe and healthy!
Fall Worship Schedule and Sunday School at Grace Lutheran
The Lay Ministry Board and the Parish Planning Council at Grace Lutheran Church both met on Wednesday, September 2nd and approved the schedule and guidelines for Fall/Winter worship. As the school district makes decisions based on case numbers in our communities, it was decided the best guidelines would be to follow their models.
Providence Valley leadership will be meeting at a later date.
Our Current Schedule -
Sunday, September 13th: Service Sunday
Both congregations will meet at 9:00am at their church building to participate in God’s Work ~ Our Hands Sunday. The projects will all take place outdoors. The radio worship will be a replay of a previous Sunday.
Sunday, September 20th:
9:00am Worship at Grace Lutheran
9:00am 92.1FM Radio Broadcast
10:00am Grace Lutheran Congregational Meeting in Grace Hall
10:45am Worship at Providence Valley
Beginning on Sunday September 27th: Fall/Winter Schedule
8:30am 92.1FM Radio Broadcast
8:45am-9:20am: Sunday School at Grace Lutheran: Students can be dropped off at the courtyard (parking lot area) and will go with their teachers to their classrooms. We will not be gathering for snack/music time but will have pre-packaged snacks in their classroom. Pre-K will not be required to wear masks ; K-6 please wear your masks in the building.
8:45am-9:20am: Coffee Fellowship Time in Grace Hall The LYO will provide coffee and individually wrapped snacks during fellowship time.
9:30am: Worship at Grace Lutheran Church
10:45am: Worship at Providence Valley Lutheran Church
Other Worship Opportunities
Midweek Communion: September 8th 2:00pm in Grace Hall.
Riverside Communion: Sept. 10th at 9:30am.
Anyone in need of a pastoral or communion visit can contact the church office at 320-769-4394 or 320-841-2206. The pastors or staff would be happy to make a home visit with you utilizing safe gathering practices.
Circle groups, bible studies, and board meetings can resume as desired by the group while staying within the recommended guidelines. For a copy of the guidelines please contact the church office. Please notify staff of any gatherings within the church building so we can prepare adequately. Thank you all for your input with these decisions and your understanding as our leadership begins to move forward during this time.
Monday Women’s Bible Study: Please contact Emily in the office if you are interested in resuming Women’s Bible Study this fall. The group would typically meet Mondays at 2:00pm.
Quilting: Quilting will resume on Monday, September 21st at 9:00am. Masks will be required. There will be no lunch or coffee served.
Fore! Mission Golf Tournament
Thank you to our sponsors: Breberg Agency, Curt & Sharon Johnsrud, Erickson Chevrolet, Tim & Ann Borstad, Stratmoen Farms, Nathan Martinson Golden Harvest Seeds, Lee Motor Co., Woody & Diane Peet, Ryan & Danielle Stotesbery, Dean Martinson Pioneer Seeds and Denny & Gen Hullstrom. Thanks also to all the teams that registered to golf Wednesday Night. This year’s Champions will be crowned at a hallmark event at a later date!!
Confirmation
Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th grade will begin on September 16th. They will meet Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in Grace Hall. Masks will be required.
The 10th grade confirmation students will meet Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 and drive to P.K. Egan’s. Confirmation for our 10th grade students will be held Sunday, October 25th at 2:30pm.
First Communion
First Communion classes for last year’s 4th graders has been scheduled for Sunday, November 8th at 2:30pm. Parents will be receiving information on classes.
Kits for Service Sunday
We’re collecting Donations for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits and School Kits
Items Needed for School Kit: 70 Sheet Notebooks (Wide and College Ruled), 30 Centimeter Rulers, Personal Pencil Sharpeners, Child Safety Scissors, Unsharpened Pencils, Black or Blue Ballpoint Pens, Box of 16 or 24 Crayons, 2 ½” Erasers
Items Needed for Personal Care Kits: Light-weight bath-size towel (Between 20”x40” and 52”x27” – Dark Colors Recommended), 8-9 oz. Bar Soaps, Adult Size Tooth Brushes (one in original packaging preferred), Sturdy Combs, Metal Nail Clippers
Roofing Fund
Grace Lutheran Church approved the replacement of repair of the narthex, office and educational wing roof at their January meeting. This past week, contractors completed the roofing project and soon a bill will more than likely be sent in the mail. If you would like to make a special contribution to this fund, the Grace Lutheran Trust Fund will be matching dollar for dollar your gift (up to $10,000). So, your gift special gift of $20 becomes $40; your $50 gift becomes $100; your $150 gift becomes $300!! With only one fundraiser completed, we are in need of your special financial support so don’t miss out on this opportunity to double your impact! Gifts can be made online on the capital improvement tab or by mail. Simply mark your gift 2020 Roof Fund!
Tithes & Offerings
Grace and Providence Valley Lutheran Churches have options to give online! On our websites, gracedawson.org or pvlchruch.org, simply click on the “Give Online” tab at the top of the homepage. Or even easier, download our offering app on your phone! Simply search for “Give +” in your App Store and set up your account! And Grace Lutheran now has TEXT OFFERING! Simply text your offering amount to 800-675-7430!
Your offerings can also be mailed to:
Grace Lutheran Church – PO Box 549 - Dawson, Mn 56232 or
Providence Valley Lutheran Church - C/O 2722 100th Street - Dawson, MN 56232
Thank you for your continued support over the past several months, both financially and spiritually.
Providence Valley Online Donations
Grace Lutheran Online Donations
The Lay Ministry Board and the Parish Planning Council at Grace Lutheran Church both met on Wednesday, September 2nd and approved the schedule and guidelines for Fall/Winter worship. As the school district makes decisions based on case numbers in our communities, it was decided the best guidelines would be to follow their models.
- Sunday School and In-person worship will continue as long as Dawson-Boyd Schools are “In-person”.
- If the school changes to a “Hybrid” model, we will still have in-person worship but no Sunday School.
- If the school moves to distance learning, there will be no Sunday School or in-person worship.
Providence Valley leadership will be meeting at a later date.
Our Current Schedule -
Sunday, September 13th: Service Sunday
Both congregations will meet at 9:00am at their church building to participate in God’s Work ~ Our Hands Sunday. The projects will all take place outdoors. The radio worship will be a replay of a previous Sunday.
Sunday, September 20th:
9:00am Worship at Grace Lutheran
9:00am 92.1FM Radio Broadcast
10:00am Grace Lutheran Congregational Meeting in Grace Hall
10:45am Worship at Providence Valley
Beginning on Sunday September 27th: Fall/Winter Schedule
8:30am 92.1FM Radio Broadcast
8:45am-9:20am: Sunday School at Grace Lutheran: Students can be dropped off at the courtyard (parking lot area) and will go with their teachers to their classrooms. We will not be gathering for snack/music time but will have pre-packaged snacks in their classroom. Pre-K will not be required to wear masks ; K-6 please wear your masks in the building.
8:45am-9:20am: Coffee Fellowship Time in Grace Hall The LYO will provide coffee and individually wrapped snacks during fellowship time.
9:30am: Worship at Grace Lutheran Church
10:45am: Worship at Providence Valley Lutheran Church
Other Worship Opportunities
Midweek Communion: September 8th 2:00pm in Grace Hall.
Riverside Communion: Sept. 10th at 9:30am.
Anyone in need of a pastoral or communion visit can contact the church office at 320-769-4394 or 320-841-2206. The pastors or staff would be happy to make a home visit with you utilizing safe gathering practices.
Circle groups, bible studies, and board meetings can resume as desired by the group while staying within the recommended guidelines. For a copy of the guidelines please contact the church office. Please notify staff of any gatherings within the church building so we can prepare adequately. Thank you all for your input with these decisions and your understanding as our leadership begins to move forward during this time.
Monday Women’s Bible Study: Please contact Emily in the office if you are interested in resuming Women’s Bible Study this fall. The group would typically meet Mondays at 2:00pm.
Quilting: Quilting will resume on Monday, September 21st at 9:00am. Masks will be required. There will be no lunch or coffee served.
Fore! Mission Golf Tournament
Thank you to our sponsors: Breberg Agency, Curt & Sharon Johnsrud, Erickson Chevrolet, Tim & Ann Borstad, Stratmoen Farms, Nathan Martinson Golden Harvest Seeds, Lee Motor Co., Woody & Diane Peet, Ryan & Danielle Stotesbery, Dean Martinson Pioneer Seeds and Denny & Gen Hullstrom. Thanks also to all the teams that registered to golf Wednesday Night. This year’s Champions will be crowned at a hallmark event at a later date!!
Confirmation
Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th grade will begin on September 16th. They will meet Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in Grace Hall. Masks will be required.
The 10th grade confirmation students will meet Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 and drive to P.K. Egan’s. Confirmation for our 10th grade students will be held Sunday, October 25th at 2:30pm.
First Communion
First Communion classes for last year’s 4th graders has been scheduled for Sunday, November 8th at 2:30pm. Parents will be receiving information on classes.
Kits for Service Sunday
We’re collecting Donations for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits and School Kits
Items Needed for School Kit: 70 Sheet Notebooks (Wide and College Ruled), 30 Centimeter Rulers, Personal Pencil Sharpeners, Child Safety Scissors, Unsharpened Pencils, Black or Blue Ballpoint Pens, Box of 16 or 24 Crayons, 2 ½” Erasers
Items Needed for Personal Care Kits: Light-weight bath-size towel (Between 20”x40” and 52”x27” – Dark Colors Recommended), 8-9 oz. Bar Soaps, Adult Size Tooth Brushes (one in original packaging preferred), Sturdy Combs, Metal Nail Clippers
Roofing Fund
Grace Lutheran Church approved the replacement of repair of the narthex, office and educational wing roof at their January meeting. This past week, contractors completed the roofing project and soon a bill will more than likely be sent in the mail. If you would like to make a special contribution to this fund, the Grace Lutheran Trust Fund will be matching dollar for dollar your gift (up to $10,000). So, your gift special gift of $20 becomes $40; your $50 gift becomes $100; your $150 gift becomes $300!! With only one fundraiser completed, we are in need of your special financial support so don’t miss out on this opportunity to double your impact! Gifts can be made online on the capital improvement tab or by mail. Simply mark your gift 2020 Roof Fund!
Tithes & Offerings
Grace and Providence Valley Lutheran Churches have options to give online! On our websites, gracedawson.org or pvlchruch.org, simply click on the “Give Online” tab at the top of the homepage. Or even easier, download our offering app on your phone! Simply search for “Give +” in your App Store and set up your account! And Grace Lutheran now has TEXT OFFERING! Simply text your offering amount to 800-675-7430!
Your offerings can also be mailed to:
Grace Lutheran Church – PO Box 549 - Dawson, Mn 56232 or
Providence Valley Lutheran Church - C/O 2722 100th Street - Dawson, MN 56232
Thank you for your continued support over the past several months, both financially and spiritually.
Providence Valley Online Donations
Grace Lutheran Online Donations
Grace Lutheran's Mission Focus
Growing in Faith
Reaching out in Love
Awakened to God's Presence
Centered in Christ
Everyone is Welcome!
Growing in Faith
Reaching out in Love
Awakened to God's Presence
Centered in Christ
Everyone is Welcome!