Youth Coordinator

Rhonda Fisher has been hired as Grace Lutheran’s new Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministries. She began her duties on April 22, 2014. Rhonda’s hiring was approved by Grace Administrative Ministries (Executive Board) in consultation with Pastor Rice, Christian Faith and Life Director Marcie Castricone and Bob Sclater, Director of Stewardship Development.

Rhonda has been a congregation member for over three years. She lives in Strasburg with her two sons, graduating senior Josh and seventh grader Noah. Rhonda has served two terms on our Hospitality Ministries Board and has produced the Youth Mission Trip video each summer since 2010. She has assisted with several youth events including retreats, lock-ins and service projects. Please welcome and encourage Rhonda in her new, important ministry. Rhonda may be contacted by cell phone at 330-354-9144 or by e-mail at youthcoordinator@gracedover.org.

Children's Ministries

We are looking for a responsible adult or teen to take care of our nursery (children 3 and younger) during the Sunday School hour and 10:30 a.m. morning worship. This is a paid position. Nursery care begins at 9:15 and continues through approximately 11:45. It begins the first Sunday in September and ends the last Sunday in June. If you are interested in this children’s ministry, please contact Pastor Rice or the church office for an application.

We are also looking for a volunteer or two to teach our 3rd-4th grade Sunday School class. The students meet for learning activities at 9:15 a.m. If you would like to share God’s wonderful words of life with these young people, contact Faith Bambeck, Director of Christian Faith and Life, or Pastor Rice.

PLANNING AHEAD

November 4: All Saints Sunday
November 11: Harvest Home & Stewardship Sunday
November 11: Thanksgiving Dinner (Camp Scholarships)
November 18: Congregational Meeting (2019 Budget)
November 25: Undie Sunday

December 2: First Communion
December 2: Rigatoni Dinner and Advent Workshop (Mission Trip)
December 23: Children’s Christmas Pageant (One service at 9:30 a.m.)
December 24: Christmas Eve Services 7:00 and 10:00 p.m.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Sunday, November 11, 2018 after 10:30 Service

Menu: turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potato casserole, corn, green beans, noodles, rolls, dessert and drinks.

Tickets will be on sale in the church office and after early service and before and after late service on: Oct. 28 & Nov. 4

Age 13 and up $6 Age 5-12 $3
Under 5 free

Sign up sheet for food donations will be at the ticket table. Funds raised will go towards LOMO Summer Church Camp Scholarships.