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.

Upcoming Events

March 5:            Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

March 6:            Ash Wednesday Service at 6:45 p.m.

March 13-April 10:  Wednesday Evening Lenten Services at 6:45 p.m.

April 14:            Palm Sunday with Palm Sunday Breakfast at 9:15 and Easter Egg Hunt

April 18:            Maundy Thursday Service at 6:45 p.m.

April 19:            Good Friday Service at 6:45 p.m.

April 21:            Easter Sunday

April 28:            Youth Mission Trip Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

May 19:             Confirmation Sunday, Confirmation & Graduation Breakfast at 9:15 a.m.

June 16-21       Grace Youth Mission Trip to Savannah, GA

June 24-28 Vacation Bible School: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”