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Weekly

X - P r e s s

G R A C E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

1107 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1B8

905-527-0877 glc.ca

Pastor: Rev. Loretta Jaunzarins

[email protected]

Home of: Grace Healing/Meditation Garden Grace Good Food Box Program Grace Permaculture Teaching Garden Cooking With Grace Community Kitchen Grace Outdoor Cooking East-West Community Outreach Grace Urban Orchard

November 1, 2016

INDEX

Grace News ................. Pgs 1 - 3

Community News ........ Pgs 3 - 4

Grace Schedules ................. Pg 5

The Grace Good Food Box

Program is generously sup-

ported by the Eastern Synod

of the ELCIC.

Sunday November 6

Worship at 10:30

Eastern Standard Time!

All Saints Sunday

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Immediately following worship

As promised at the last AGM, the Grace Lutheran Church Board will be presenting a proposal regard-

ing our recommended path to financial sustainability going forward. This meeting will take place dur-

ing coffee hour following the service. Please attend and cast your vote to let us know if you want us to

move forward with our proposal or not.

As always, your attendance and opinion are valued and essential. Please mark your calendars now

and be sure to attend.

Note that all are welcome to attend this meeting; however, only members are allowed voice and vote.

Grace Lutheran Church Board

All Saints Sunday - November 6

We will be remembering those who have gone before us. We will specifically remember those of our con-

gregation who died in the past year; we will also have the opportunity to remember loved ones who are no

longer with us. You are welcome to bring pictures of deceased loved ones for display on the window sills in

the sanctuary.

The Week In Review

As it was an intergenerational service, Pastor Loretta’s three mini-messages were aimed at the Sunday

School children. The first message told the familiar story of Martin Luther and how the Reformation began.

The second segment was about how God is always widening the circle. To illustrate, Pr. Loretta started by

creating a circle on the floor with rope; that circle was soon filled by the Sunday School children and teach-

ers. Then she enlarged the circle again and again, inviting every-

one who loves God and loves people to join. See Carter’s photo at

right for the results! The last segment was on the word “reform”:

when we spell the word “re-form” we can see how it can mean

changing something, or turning it into something else. This is

what God is continually doing to us and to the church.

Our worship was enhanced with stirring music, including our

Reformation favorite, “A Mighty Fortress”; our singing had extra

zest, powered by the organ accompaniment of Bill Renwick.

~ reprinted from The Eastern Synod Lutheran, Volume 55, September 23,

Canada Lutheran

Keep informed about

decisions being made

at the ELCIC office and

at the National Con-

vention. Read interest-

ing and inspirational

messages written by

each of the Synod

bishops. Find out about

what other congrega-

tions across the coun-

try are saying and do-

ing.

To get your own sub-

scription of the Canada

Lutheran, send an e-

mail with your address

to: [email protected] .

You may also subscribe

by phoning 1-888-786-

8787 ext 177.

2016 subscription rates

(taxes not included)

were:

1 yr: $29:00

2 yr: $50:00

3 yr: $71.50

Not familiar with the

Canada Lutheran?

There are always cop-

ies of old issues on the

bookshelf at the back

of the worship space.

Feel free to borrow a

copy at any time!

Advanced Registration for Dec. 6th Workshop – Alzheimer’s Caregiving

Dementia Caregiving: I'm Trying to Help, Why Won't it Work? Experience renowned dementia care expert Teepa Snow! Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. West, Burlington Time: 9:00am-4:30pm, Registration and breakfast begins at 8:00am Cost: $99 per person A dynamic speaker with over 33 years of personal and clinical experience in dementia

care, her warm and friendly presentations will give you the opportunity to learn how to thrive as a dementia caregiver.

This full day conference is an opportunity to: • Learn caregiving strategies you can use • Deepen your understanding of dementia • meet other caregivers and professionals • Take some time to recharge!

This is a rare opportunity to hear from Teepa Snow in our community, so please register early to

avoid disappointment! Acclaim Health | 905-827-8800 | www.acclaimhealth.ca

EcoWHam (Eco Churches of West Hamilton)

EcoWHam has invited Chris McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Bay Area Restoration Council to give a

presentation (December 2nd, Dundas) on Hamilton Harbour, with particular attention to Randle Reef, and

the remediation project currently underway. Other event details will be forwarded when they have been

finalized.

Photos from the Grace Gardens

~ Photos by Lois H

Small Groups at Grace Scheduling

Cooking With Grace Community Kitchen

These free classes are held at 6:00 pm on the first

Tuesday of each month. The class includes in-

struction, participant preparation & cooking, and

some great tasting food before we wrap up at 8.

Next class: Nov 1; Dec 6

The Cumberland Group

This book discussion group meets in Grace Hall at

7:15 pm on Mondays. All are welcome! Currently

reading Everyday Grace by Marianne Williamson.

Next: Nov 7

Earth Body Spirit

This is a practical spirituality program

for women. It runs the last Thursday of

every month at 7:30 pm.

Next: No Earth Body Spirit in November

Spiritual Cinema Circle

The group meets in Grace Hall at 7:00 pm on the

3rd Friday of each month to watch uplifting sto-

ries from independent filmmakers. See films that

you won’t see at the movie theatre, and have a

chance to discuss them afterward.

Next: Friday Nov 18; 7:00 pm

Serving on November 6:

Assisting Minister: Schann S

Reader: Zel F

Acolyte: Matthew P

Chalice Bearer: Lynne S

Ushers: volunteers

Altar Guild: Ruth M

Sunday School: Melody vV / Cathy T

A/V: Carter vV / Ruth M

Flowers: Maria & Cosmo L

Coffee Hour: everyone

Counters: Ruth M / volunteer

Program & Committee Schedule

Nov 1 all day Good Food Box

6:00pm Cooking Class

Nov 6 10:30am Worship with Communion

All Saints Sunday

Nov 7 7:15 pm Cumberland Group

Nov 13 10:30am Worship with Communion

Nov 14 7:15pm Cumberland Group

Nov 16 7:00pm Board of Directors Mtg

Nov 20 10:30am Worship with Communion

Nov 21 7:15pm Cumberland Group

Nov 25 6:00pm Refugee Sponsorship Event

begins

Nov 27 10:30am Worship with Communion

Advent Service of Lessons & Carols

Nov 28 7:15pm Cumberland Group

Dec 4 10:30am Worship with Communion

Steps to Health Gardening

The 2016 Steps to Health Gardening season is

over.

Special Envelopes available for:

Benevolence

Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR)

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

Good Food Box

World Vision