Bulletin Board
July 6, 2025
WELCOME! Thank you for joining us today in worship, we look forward to having you come again. Please sign the registration books that are in the pews, and pass them to the next person. If you are worshipping from home and watching on Facebook please leave a comment (even if it is just Hi), it would be appreciated.
FELLOWSHIP TIME Please join us in the Hillmer Center following the service today and enjoy a sweet treat and coffee or juice, Bible Study will start at 10:30 am, we are discussing Ephesians. President Saunders will be here July 13th to preach and run the Bible Class, we will have some sweet breads, and muffins for fellowship time.
ROOF REPLACEMENT We have one section of the roof that will need to be replaced this summer, this is the section that was ok 2 years ago, so we held off replacing it. This is going to be about $23,000. The work is tentatively set up for the week of July 14th. Members have contributed $11,000 towards the project so far. If you would like to contribute to this, write roof replacement on your check and it will be put in the correct spot.
THE PRAYER CHAIN The prayer chain is looking to increase the praying power in our church. If you are one that ls willing to pray for different reasons for the church let the office 319-235-6705 or Dianna Seedorff 319-290-6513 know. We will use text for those that prefer it or call if that is easier. Someone will pass the request on to you and you might have to pass it to someone down on your chain. Thank you for considering to be a part of this group of Prayer Warriors.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cedar Falls and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Reinbeck are sending a group 16 people to Kenya to do mission work August 4-18. The Kenya Mission Team is doing a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on July 9th from 3-8 pm. The group will receive 10% of the total purchases of those who go out to eat or order to go during that time. You must show them the flyer when you are ordering either a physical copy of the form or an electronic version. All proceeds will go to help the people of Kenya. We also ask that you pray for the group as they travel, do their work, and return home. We ask that you pray for the people of Kenya and that the work that is being done will be beneficial and an impact for many. If you have any questions please call Immanuel 319-260-2000.
EGG CARTONS We are once again collecting egg cartons for a friend who needs them. Please leave them in the office and thank you for your help.
TRANSPORTATION NEEDED a former member is back in the area and would like to start coming to church here. She lives off of University by Alabar Hills area. Contact the office for more information.
POSSIBLE VOLUNTEER OPERTUNITIES Have you ever wondered what the Altar Guild does or the ushers or even some of the other groups around here? The Food pantry, Care-n-Concern, the sewing circle are always looking for people to be a part of their group. The different boards will welcome those that would like to help. Either ask who is in charge of what you are interested in or leave your name in the office so we can get someone to answer your questions.
A LIFE QUOTE “As you walk the path of life with your neighbor, learn and celebrate the depth and breadth of the infinite worth of their life—whether they are preborn, homeless, destitute, dying, friend, or foe. Learn, through the trials set before you and the sacrifices you make to improve the life of your neighbor, the awesome worth of life. Life is sacred. Every life matters.” Rev. Robert Mohns, Lutheran Church–Canada – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
“Hurting from abortion? Word of Hope can help. word-of-hope.org; 888.217.8679.”
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES : Parents, grandparents and pew buddies! Martin Luther reportedly once said something to the effect of “When you wash your face, remember your baptism!” With warmer temperatures and (sometimes) more relaxed schedules, this time of year brings with it an increase in swimming, running through sprinklers and otherwise splashing about in various water sources. As you and your family are refreshed by such water play, take the opportunity to remind one another that you’re baptized and beloved children of God, washed in the waters of Holy Baptism, and “heirs having the hope of eternal life” (Titus 3:5-7). Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org (515.573.3138 and LFSiowa.org)
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE - This week the verse John 15:5
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
CATECHESIS – This week for those using the Catechism Study Guide you should be on the following page number according to what year you are doing.
Year 1 is page 37; Year 2 is page 96; Year 3 is page 155;
GRACE FOOD PANTRY
Anyone wishing to donate to the Grace Food Pantry, these are the top items needed:
Top Needs--------Mac n Cheese, Pancake mix, syrup, dry cereal, stick butter, spaghetti noodles, crackers, rice, canned fruit, peanut butter and 32 oz. juice, ramen noodles, hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce, Hair conditioner, body wash, deodorant (men & women).
We can always use money too. The committee would like to thank all those who have given generously to the Grace Food Pantry!
Anyone needing assistance with the Grace Food Pantry please contact either the church office or one of the following people: Nancy McHone or Judy DePaepe. Anyone interested in helping with the food pantry please contact the office or the people listed.
VALLEY LUTHERAN UPDATE
Valley is seeking a new before/aftercare Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested, please stop by the office to request an application. We are seeking two people!
- If you have an interest in coming in and helping students or just ministering to them, please reach out. This could look like playing games, helping with reading, or just having a safe person they can talk with. This would be for next year. Please email Sharron at the office.
- We are now collecting the Hy-Vee receipts again until the middle of April. The pails have been returned to the coat racks, just leave your receipts in them. Thanks
ONLINE GIVING We now have the option of online giving available on our website: www.gracewaterloo.org You will enter a secure site and can setup weekly or one time gifts to your regular giving or to special funds like the building repair fund. Giving can be setup with either a credit card or your bank account. You can create an account that will remember your information for future use. This is a very site so you can setup giving with confidence that your information will be safe. You can also setup giving using an app on a cell phone. Just search for Vanco in your App Store. Using this you will need to create an account with your information to allow the app to communicate with Vanco.
Proverbs 9:9 – “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.” We need the Lord’s instruction and wisdom. We just don’t know enough on our own. It seems foolish to the world that Christians drop their hard-earned money into the collection plate every week. The world just doesn’t see a benefit to the preaching of the Word, the administration of the Sacraments, the sending of missionaries, or the educating of children in the faith. But from the Lord’s instruction and wisdom, we know better. Giving teaches us generosity. The work of the church is the salvation of mankind, and we are blessed to be called to participate in it in this way.
The Schedule this Week:
The following events have been planned for this week.
TODAY:
9:00 a.m. Worship
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Fellowship
Hillmer Center
10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study
Upstairs/Hillmer Center
MONDAY:
6:00 p.m. Exercise
Library
7:00 p.m. Board Meetings
Hillmer Center +
WEDNESDAY:
8:30 a.m. Sewing Ladies
Rm !7
THURSDAY:
6:00 p.m. Exercise
Library
SATURDAY:
8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study
Kitchen
NEXT SUNDAY:
9:00 a.m. Worship w/Holy Comm.
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Fellowship
Hillmer Center
10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study
Upstairs/Hillmer Center
Youth News
Let’s go to the Falls this month on Saturday July 26th at 1 pm. We will see what the weather is like that day. The Grace Greetings will have more information.