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
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
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 C/O 2722 100th Street Dawson, MN 56232 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:
Announcements
Things are changing daily as we learn more we will continue to post updates on Facebook & our website.
Worship Opportunities
Worship will continue to be broadcast over the radio but our broadcast will change to our summer worship time at 9:00am beginning next Sunday, June 7th. Video of each worship will be available on both the Grace and Providence websites, Grace’s YouTube Channel and Wednesday afternoons on Channel 8. Bulletins will be available for download on the websites and for pick up in the main entry of the church.
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!
Congregational Survey
As we begin to make decisions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking for input from our members. A survey will be sent out in our June newsletter as well as posted to our website and social media accounts. We ask that you please take a moment to fill this out and return so we can make the best decisions for our congregation.
In our prayers
Butch Anderson, Jim Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Olivia Baldwin, Tom Beals, Todd & Arlys Buer, Ken Club, Jack Flayton, Wilton & Madeline Gustafson, MaryAnn Heinrich, Blanche Jordahl, Monica Kennedy, Sharla Kruger, Stan Krugerud, John Lund, Evelyn Lundgren, Brad Madsen, Julie Miron, Pastor Joni Riggles, Kristi Peterson-Tomas, Mike Stangeland, Lauren Thoen, Joanne Trader, Donna Weidenback, Bonnie Westfield,
and the family of Marcella Nielsen.
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!
Things are changing daily as we learn more we will continue to post updates on Facebook & our website.
Worship Opportunities
Worship will continue to be broadcast over the radio but our broadcast will change to our summer worship time at 9:00am beginning next Sunday, June 7th. Video of each worship will be available on both the Grace and Providence websites, Grace’s YouTube Channel and Wednesday afternoons on Channel 8. Bulletins will be available for download on the websites and for pick up in the main entry of the church.
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!
Congregational Survey
As we begin to make decisions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking for input from our members. A survey will be sent out in our June newsletter as well as posted to our website and social media accounts. We ask that you please take a moment to fill this out and return so we can make the best decisions for our congregation.
In our prayers
Butch Anderson, Jim Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Olivia Baldwin, Tom Beals, Todd & Arlys Buer, Ken Club, Jack Flayton, Wilton & Madeline Gustafson, MaryAnn Heinrich, Blanche Jordahl, Monica Kennedy, Sharla Kruger, Stan Krugerud, John Lund, Evelyn Lundgren, Brad Madsen, Julie Miron, Pastor Joni Riggles, Kristi Peterson-Tomas, Mike Stangeland, Lauren Thoen, Joanne Trader, Donna Weidenback, Bonnie Westfield,
and the family of Marcella Nielsen.
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!
