Message Regarding Worship Services & Church Activities:
To members and friends of Providence Valley and Grace Lutheran,
Upon the recommendation of the JMHS Infection Control Team, in accordance with the MN Dept of Health, we will not be gathering for worship services at Grace Lutheran Church and Providence Valley Lutheran Church through tentatively April 6th, 2020. This includes Lenten services as well as Sunday services.
During this time we will continue to broadcast on:
Q92.1FM Radio on Sundays at 8:30am & Wednesdays at 8:00pm
Channel 8 TV in Dawson on Wednesdays at 2:00pm
Our webstite & social media.
As of now, all church activities are cancelled and the church offices will remain closed until further notice. We will continue to update the community as our leadership teams work with local health officials to decide the next steps in the best interest of our congregants and friends. The health and safety of all our members and friends are a priority.
It is important to keep in mind this is not an act of panic or fear but one of care. God has given us a spirit of power, love, and of a sound mind (II Timothy 1:7). This action is for our elderly, our vulnerable, and for the common good.
Please follow any updates on local radio stations, the newspaper, and social media. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our church leadership teams, pastors, or staff.
Pastor Kendall L. Stelter and the staff and leadership at Providence Valley and Grace Lutheran Churches
Upon the recommendation of the JMHS Infection Control Team, in accordance with the MN Dept of Health, we will not be gathering for worship services at Grace Lutheran Church and Providence Valley Lutheran Church through tentatively April 6th, 2020. This includes Lenten services as well as Sunday services.
During this time we will continue to broadcast on:
Q92.1FM Radio on Sundays at 8:30am & Wednesdays at 8:00pm
Channel 8 TV in Dawson on Wednesdays at 2:00pm
Our webstite & social media.
As of now, all church activities are cancelled and the church offices will remain closed until further notice. We will continue to update the community as our leadership teams work with local health officials to decide the next steps in the best interest of our congregants and friends. The health and safety of all our members and friends are a priority.
It is important to keep in mind this is not an act of panic or fear but one of care. God has given us a spirit of power, love, and of a sound mind (II Timothy 1:7). This action is for our elderly, our vulnerable, and for the common good.
Please follow any updates on local radio stations, the newspaper, and social media. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our church leadership teams, pastors, or staff.
Pastor Kendall L. Stelter and the staff and leadership at Providence Valley and Grace Lutheran Churches
Information on Tithes & OfferingsDuring this time of uncertainty, our congregations still rely on the gracious giving of our members.
Grace Lutheran has options to give online or you can download our offering app on your phone! Simply search for “Give +” in your App Store and set up your account! * Donations for Grace or Providence can be brought to the Grace Church Office at anytime. Offerings can also be mailed to: Grace Lutheran Church PO Box 549 Dawson, MN 56232 Providence Valley Lutheran Church 2495 120th Street Dawson, MN 56232 As a reminder to Thrivent Financial members, please direct your Choice Dollars to Grace or Providence by March 31, 2020. Contact the office for help with any of these options. * *Please be mindful that we are charged an added fee for credit card transactions. If possible, please use a checking or savings account when giving online. |
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Announcements:
Things are changing daily as we learn more we will continue to post updates on Facebook & our website.
What we know as of 3-22-2020
*Student Meal pickup continues to take place at our East Entrance from 11:00-12:00 M-F. Pick up will be lunch and the next day's breakfast. (This could change in the coming days)
*Dawson Area Food Shelf will continue to be open on Tuesdays from 1-4:00pm. We have extra safety measures in place. Please read signs as you come in.
*Worship services will air on 92.1FM on Wednesdays at 8 pm (Lenten Worship) & Sundays at 8:30 am (Sunday Worship). Bulletins will be posted on our website for Sunday worship. Please contact the church office if you need a Sunday bulletin delivered to you. (Websites: gracedawson.org or pvlchurch.org)
*All church meetings/activities have been cancelled at this time.
*The WELCA Spring Gathering at Big Bend Lutheran Church on April 21st has been cancelled.
*Updated Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – Noon. Please call the office if you are not feeling well at 320-769-4394.
Youth:
*Spring Sub Sales have been postponed. We'll be in touch with the youth in the future.
*The Mission Trip Pie Auction is postponed.
*The Youth Green Meal has been cancelled.
*Sermon Notes: We ask that you keep participating in our worship services. Worship videos are posted online. Sunday worship bulletins will also be posted. The sermon notes forms are posted online but not needed. Just writing down the date, sermon recap, and any thoughts on the sermon is fine. These can be emailed to the office at anytime (gracelut@farmerstel.net) or turned in later.
*We are working on ways to reach our families and youth during this time for Sunday School & Confirmation classes. Some may have already gotten emails from Tammy. Please watch for updates on this.
*Facebook Resources: We have created 2 new private groups on Facebook.
**The first is Grace & Providence Faith Connection: With the hope of connecting across the physical distancing, we are offering this online space for members and friends of Grace and Providence Valley Lutheran Churches to virtually gather for worship and and prayer. Come here for live opportunities to pray together, guided devotions to do with your household, and other resources to help us come together during this challenging time. Whereas the Grace Lutheran and Providence Valley Facebook pages are public, this is a more private space. Things shared in this group may only be viewed by others in the group. As such, we ask that group members interact in this space with love for one another.
**The other Facebook group we have at the moment is a continuation of our Lenten Book Study on “The Walk” found on Facebook as "The Walk" Virtual Lenten Book Study. This is also a private group where we have the expectation of being able to share openly with love and respect from others in the group.
*There are volunteers available to run errands/bring meals to those who do not feel safe leaving their homes right now. Please contact the church office if you need assistance.
* We open our hearts to those who will be financially impacted during this time. There are resources available. We have volunteers ready to make meals and bring donations. Please contact the church office. We are praying for you and your families’ continued safety and well-being.
*With that being said, we, as a church, will also continue to rely on the gracious giving of our members. Your offerings for Grace can be given online: gracedawson.org or by mail to either congregation - Grace Lutheran: PO Box 549, Dawson MN. Providence Valley Lutheran: 2496 120th St N, Dawson MN. We ask that you do not bring your offering to the office if you are not feeling well or have traveled out of the area.
Again, we can't thank you all enough for your kindness and understanding through all of this. We have witnessed many of you opening your hearts and truly loving your neighbors. It is a blessing to see so many of you living the Gospel in your daily lives. We will continue to keep you updated as we know more.
Giving Made Easy!
Grace Lutheran welcomes all donations through any of the options we offer for giving. For our smartphone users, don’t forget you can contribute through GivePlus Church, our mobile giving app. It’s a convenient solution whenever you have your phone but don’t have cash or checks with you. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for “GivePlus Church” to quickly find the app and download it for free. You can easily make donations anytime you’re moved to give, or create an account to schedule recurring weekly offerings. When you create an account, you can also securely and conveniently store *debit/credit card or bank account information, manage donations and review giving history. You choose how you prefer to login in Touch ID/Fingerprint, PIN or password. Stop by the church office to learn more. We thank you and all givers for supporting our mission.
Donations can also be made through our website at gracedawson.org
*Please be mindful that we are charged an added fee for credit card transactions. If possible, please use a checking or savings account.
Offerings can also be mailed to either congregation:
Grace Lutheran Church
PO Box 549
Dawson, MN 56232
Providence Valley Lutheran Church
2495 120th Street
Dawson, MN 56232
Church Phone: 320-769-2234
Effortless Giving!
There are also options for you to give without having to open your pocketbook! When shopping online at amazon, simply go to “Amazon Smiles” and add Grace Lutheran Church-Dawson MN as your charity! Thrivent Financial members, direct your Choice Dollars to Grace by March 31 of the following year! Thrivent Choice Dollars are your share of Thrivent’s charitable funding. A portion of all your premiums and contract values grow your amount of Choice Dollars, and you can direct them to Grace Lutheran Church of Dawson, MN by logging on to your online account and choosing the “Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars” link under the “My Thrivent” tab. Also under this tab you will find the link for “Thrivent Action Teams” where you can apply for up to two (2) free $250 grants from Thrivent per calendar year for your favorite charity events! Contact the office for projects needing grants or for help with any of these options.
Grace Lutheran's Mission Focus
Growing in Faith
Reaching out in Love
Awakened to God's Presence
Centered in Christ
Everyone is Welcome!
What we know as of 3-22-2020
*Student Meal pickup continues to take place at our East Entrance from 11:00-12:00 M-F. Pick up will be lunch and the next day's breakfast. (This could change in the coming days)
*Dawson Area Food Shelf will continue to be open on Tuesdays from 1-4:00pm. We have extra safety measures in place. Please read signs as you come in.
*Worship services will air on 92.1FM on Wednesdays at 8 pm (Lenten Worship) & Sundays at 8:30 am (Sunday Worship). Bulletins will be posted on our website for Sunday worship. Please contact the church office if you need a Sunday bulletin delivered to you. (Websites: gracedawson.org or pvlchurch.org)
*All church meetings/activities have been cancelled at this time.
*The WELCA Spring Gathering at Big Bend Lutheran Church on April 21st has been cancelled.
*Updated Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – Noon. Please call the office if you are not feeling well at 320-769-4394.
Youth:
*Spring Sub Sales have been postponed. We'll be in touch with the youth in the future.
*The Mission Trip Pie Auction is postponed.
*The Youth Green Meal has been cancelled.
*Sermon Notes: We ask that you keep participating in our worship services. Worship videos are posted online. Sunday worship bulletins will also be posted. The sermon notes forms are posted online but not needed. Just writing down the date, sermon recap, and any thoughts on the sermon is fine. These can be emailed to the office at anytime (gracelut@farmerstel.net) or turned in later.
*We are working on ways to reach our families and youth during this time for Sunday School & Confirmation classes. Some may have already gotten emails from Tammy. Please watch for updates on this.
*Facebook Resources: We have created 2 new private groups on Facebook.
**The first is Grace & Providence Faith Connection: With the hope of connecting across the physical distancing, we are offering this online space for members and friends of Grace and Providence Valley Lutheran Churches to virtually gather for worship and and prayer. Come here for live opportunities to pray together, guided devotions to do with your household, and other resources to help us come together during this challenging time. Whereas the Grace Lutheran and Providence Valley Facebook pages are public, this is a more private space. Things shared in this group may only be viewed by others in the group. As such, we ask that group members interact in this space with love for one another.
**The other Facebook group we have at the moment is a continuation of our Lenten Book Study on “The Walk” found on Facebook as "The Walk" Virtual Lenten Book Study. This is also a private group where we have the expectation of being able to share openly with love and respect from others in the group.
*There are volunteers available to run errands/bring meals to those who do not feel safe leaving their homes right now. Please contact the church office if you need assistance.
* We open our hearts to those who will be financially impacted during this time. There are resources available. We have volunteers ready to make meals and bring donations. Please contact the church office. We are praying for you and your families’ continued safety and well-being.
*With that being said, we, as a church, will also continue to rely on the gracious giving of our members. Your offerings for Grace can be given online: gracedawson.org or by mail to either congregation - Grace Lutheran: PO Box 549, Dawson MN. Providence Valley Lutheran: 2496 120th St N, Dawson MN. We ask that you do not bring your offering to the office if you are not feeling well or have traveled out of the area.
Again, we can't thank you all enough for your kindness and understanding through all of this. We have witnessed many of you opening your hearts and truly loving your neighbors. It is a blessing to see so many of you living the Gospel in your daily lives. We will continue to keep you updated as we know more.
Giving Made Easy!
Grace Lutheran welcomes all donations through any of the options we offer for giving. For our smartphone users, don’t forget you can contribute through GivePlus Church, our mobile giving app. It’s a convenient solution whenever you have your phone but don’t have cash or checks with you. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for “GivePlus Church” to quickly find the app and download it for free. You can easily make donations anytime you’re moved to give, or create an account to schedule recurring weekly offerings. When you create an account, you can also securely and conveniently store *debit/credit card or bank account information, manage donations and review giving history. You choose how you prefer to login in Touch ID/Fingerprint, PIN or password. Stop by the church office to learn more. We thank you and all givers for supporting our mission.
Donations can also be made through our website at gracedawson.org
*Please be mindful that we are charged an added fee for credit card transactions. If possible, please use a checking or savings account.
Offerings can also be mailed to either congregation:
Grace Lutheran Church
PO Box 549
Dawson, MN 56232
Providence Valley Lutheran Church
2495 120th Street
Dawson, MN 56232
Church Phone: 320-769-2234
Effortless Giving!
There are also options for you to give without having to open your pocketbook! When shopping online at amazon, simply go to “Amazon Smiles” and add Grace Lutheran Church-Dawson MN as your charity! Thrivent Financial members, direct your Choice Dollars to Grace by March 31 of the following year! Thrivent Choice Dollars are your share of Thrivent’s charitable funding. A portion of all your premiums and contract values grow your amount of Choice Dollars, and you can direct them to Grace Lutheran Church of Dawson, MN by logging on to your online account and choosing the “Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars” link under the “My Thrivent” tab. Also under this tab you will find the link for “Thrivent Action Teams” where you can apply for up to two (2) free $250 grants from Thrivent per calendar year for your favorite charity events! Contact the office for projects needing grants or for help with any of these options.
Grace Lutheran's Mission Focus
Growing in Faith
Reaching out in Love
Awakened to God's Presence
Centered in Christ
Everyone is Welcome!
