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August 2021GraceNo esTHE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF GRACEFrom the PastorBy Paul H. PingelPastor’s PageGrace’s StrategicPlanning Committeehas met a couple oftimes now, with ournext meeting inearly August.When one hearsthe words “strategic planning,” it’seasy to imagine the work is aboutassessing where are, and toenvision where God is leading us.And that’s true, the Committee’sgoal is starting to do that, with allof us together at Grace.However, what the StrategicPlanning Committee also realizedis that we have had a 400 day(pandemic) period where ourinteraction with one another hasbeen “virtual,” and “remote.”Yes, we have heard great storiesof Grace members checking inwith one another, stopping by,getting groceries, sending cards,phone calling, etc. But comingback together in-person is stilla relatively new thing. Havingthe time to be with one anotherin ways that allow for conversationand discussion are still in the “we’reseeing each other for the first timein awhile” – stage.The Committee recognized we needsome time to re-familiarize ourselveswith old friends and be introduced tonew friends. So throughout the restof this year (keeping in mind and insight the Covid virus) and into thenext, we’re going to offer some easyways for us to fellowship together, tosay hello again, to shake hands, tolaugh and to enjoy one another.Then, as we begin to have a few ofthese events under our belt, we’llbegin to ask some basic questions ofour life together as God’s people hereat Grace. Where are we now? Whathave you appreciated over the lastpandemic year? What are some ofyour hopes as we begin to come backtogether? Where have you seen Godat work and God’s Spirit guiding us?Sunday, August 29th, we areworshiping with our friends at St.James Lutheran at Barren RidgeWinery. It also gives us time to
enjoy the beautiful outdoors at BarrenRidge and have some good fellowshipover food and perhaps a glass of “wineto gladden the human heart.” (Psalm104:15).There’s an Ice Cream Social comingup in September sponsored by ourChildren and Youth team, gatheringunder the shade tree next to theplayground at Grace.Pandemic Memorial Service- During the Covid-19 Pandemicfrom March 2020 throughMarch 2021, eight (8) saints ofGrace entered into the eternalpromises of God. During thistime, we had only gravesideservices, many with familyonly. To give an opportunity forus at Grace to give thanks forthese saints and to giveopportunity for family andfriends to gather at Grace,we have scheduled theMemorial Service forSaturday, August 14th, at 1:00p.m. There will be a reception inthe Fellowship Hall followingthe service.Gathering for a hike, meeting insmall groups over dinner at a Gracemember’s home, maybe celebrateMartin Luther’s birthday These area few ideas over the next few monthsto remind, recover, renew the tiesthat bind our hearts in Christian love,and “grow and faith toward our Godand in fervent love for one another,”as one of the post-communionprayers of our Worship hymnal soeloquently says it. Then we’ll be ableto listen, speak and see more clearlywhat God has in mind for us,together.2
Highlights of Congregation CouncilMeetings July 20, 2021 Masks will continue to be optional for vaccinated persons. Communionwill continue to be provided in individual chalices.A new Council Secretary, Vivian Proctor, was approved by Council andwill start in August.Grace Financial Planning for 2022 will begin October 5th at the OctoberRound Table meetingA Strategic Plan is in development. To help us reemerge from thepandemic stronger than ever, a variety of monthly community-basedactivities are being planned to reestablish and build new relationshipsthrough Grace.A joint worship service with St. James Lutheran church will be heldon August 29th at Barren Ridge Vineyards in Fishersville.Respectfully submitted,Andrew Sell, Acting Secretary3
Church NewsSunday, September 12 at 3:00 will be a back-to-churchIce Cream Social for children of all ages, from 2 to 102!It will also be a time to share what's going on withChristian Education for everyone, and Youth activities.We will meet on the side playground and provide icecream, bowls, spoons, and waters. A sign-up sheet forattendance and to bring toppings will be emailed outand posted in the back of the nave in August. Be onthe look out! We look forward to welcoming back ourfamilies with children and youth and give thanks tothose who serve this valuable ministry. Please bringyour own lawn chair for seating. See you soon!Covid Vaccine will be available at WestminsterPresbyterian Church, supported by Augusta Health,Saturday August 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. forJohnson & Johnson or Pfizer 1st dose. Saturday,August 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the secondPfizer 2nd dose will be available. If you would likemore information, please call Westminster at540-942-1145.As we move back to In-Person worship, please considerassisting with worship. Altar Guild volunteers areneeded. If you are interested in serving the church inthis capacity, please contact Jean Morgan, 540-943-1929,or the Church Office, 540-949-6171.Also, Offering Stewards are needed. If you are interestedin serving the church in this capacity, please contact PatBrady, 540-932-3677, or the Church Office, 540-949-6171.Grace Christian Education Survey for Familieswith Children and Youth - Ou r Childr en andYouth Team is hard at work preparing for Fallactivities! We will be sending out a survey to allfamilies about our Fall Christian Education and YouthActivities. PLEASE fill out the survey when it comesyour way, so we can get ready for a great Fall together.4
Food Pantries - Thanks, and Continuing Need—Many thanks to those who have donated Peanut Butter,Mac ‘n Cheese, Personal Hygiene items, and Dried Riceand Beans to our local food banks. We have madeseventeen deliveries thu s fa r , eig ht to M a inStreet United Methodist, and nine to Calvary UnitedMethodist, Stuarts Draft, with the donations gratefullyreceived in the midst of great need. July 15, 130 poundsof food w ent to Calvar y United Methodistbreaking our previous records! Overall, we have givenwell over 1,300 pounds! If you can help, pleasedonate to our box.The Salvation Army has contacted Grace Lutheran with arequest for school supplies for Kindergarten students inWaynesboro and East Augusta Co. The request is for: pencil boxes/pouches, colored pencils, scissors, glue sticks,erasers, pencil sharpeners, pencils, markers and crayons.Any items can be brought to the hallway outside of thechurch office by July 30. They will be collected and delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution.You may also make a monetary contribution by August 10to be used to purchase needed supplies.just write"Homework Toolboxes" in the memo of your check. Theaddress is:Salvation ArmyP.O. Box 1065Waynesboro, VA 22980Thank you for the concern, prayers, cards, visits andphone calls during my recent surgery and illness. Itmeant so much and I feel sure that it played a part inmy recovery.Thank you!Brad KeeferThe flower chart is located in the back of the sanctuary.Please consider signing up for altar flowers as there area lot of open Sundays. Any questions, please call theChurch Office, 540-949-6171.5
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Sunday110th SundayAfterPentecostMondayTuesday Wednesday2310:00 a.m.Service of theWordIn-Personand viaYouTubeHolyCommunion811th SundayAfterPentecost10:00 a.m.Service of theWordIn-Personand viaYouTubeHolyCommunion10:50 a.m.CoffeeFellowshipvia Zoom4Thursday58:30 a.m.GraceWalkersFriday6Saturday79:00 a.m.VMAMusikgarten1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.BridgeClub(FellowshipHall)6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. DiscussionMutualwith ChristMinistry Tabernacle(Conference(SeminarRoom)Room)91011128:30 a.m.GraceWalkers7:00 p.m.GraceAntiRacismBookStudy(FellowshipHall)1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.BridgeClub(FellowshipHall)813149:00 a.m.VMAMusikgarten1:00 p.m.PandemicMemorialService &Reception
Sunday1512th SundayAfterPentecost10:00 a.m.Service ofthe WordIn-Personand 98:30 a.m.GraceWalkers202324252627219:00 a.m.VMAMusikgarten289:00 a.m.VMAMusikgarten8:30 a.m.GraceWalkers1:00—3:00p.m.Bridge Club(FellowshipHall)7:00 p.m.RoundTablesIn-Personand Zoom30Saturday3:00 p.m.PrayerVigilfor RacialReconcil.(ConstitutionPark)6:30 p.m.Discussionwith ChristTabernacle(SeminarRoom)7:00 p.m.CouncilIn-Personand Zoom10:50 a.m.CoffeeFellowshipvia Zoom2914th SundayAfterPentecost10:00 a.m.Shared Worshipw/St. JamesLutheran atBarren RidgeVineyardsWednesday1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.Bridge Club(FellowshipHall)10:50 a.m.CoffeeFellowshipvia Zoom2213th SundayAfterPentecost10:00 a.m.Service ofthe WordIn-Personand viaYouTubeHolyCommunionTuesday3118:30 a.m.GraceWalkers21:00—3:00p.m.Bridge Club6:30 p.m.Discussionwith ChristTabernacle(SeminarRoom)10:50 a.m.CoffeeFellowshipvia Zoom9349:00 a.m.VMAMusikgarten
SundayAugust 1SundayAugust 8SundayAugust 15SundayAugust 22SundayAugust 29Preaching &Preaching &Preaching &Preaching &Preaching or Paul Pingel Pastor Paul Pingel Pastor Paul Pingel Pastor Paul Pingel Pastor Paul PingelAltar FlowersOpenAltar FlowersOpenAltar FlowersRachel Fauber andJeff ShookAltar FlowersIngrid SevignyAltar FlowersOpenAltar GuildJean MorganAltar GuildJean MorganAltar GuildJean MorganAltar GuildJean MorganAltar GuildJean MorganAssistingMinisterTripp FranklinAssistingMinisterQuinn FranklinAssistingMinisterRon AlmarodeAssistingMinisterDonna GumAssistingMinisterSusan MyersCouncil Personof the WeekAmy WarrenCouncil Personof the WeekBob BarretteCouncil Personof the WeekFred BiggersCouncil Personof the WeekKathy BumpOfferingStewardPat BradyOfferingStewardPat BradyOfferingStewardPat BradyOfferingStewardPat BradyUshersFred BiggersDavid ProctorUshersJack EckstromLinda MeyerUshersGail JohnsonCarrie JonesUshersRick BumpLinda MeyerCouncil Personof the WeekAndrew SellOfferingStewardPat BradyUshersLee LynchBill Meicke
Budget BarometerJune 2021For the year, actual receipts are below budget andactual disbursements are below budget resulting in a surplus of 5,054Comparison to Prior Year:Financial BarometerActual2020Actual2021Total Budget Receipts YTD 144,300 147,165 2,865Total Budget Disbursed YTD 138,997 142,111 3,113 5,303 5,054( 249)DifferenceNursing Home, Assisted Livingand Homebound MembersGenevieve Arneson220 Adventure TrailWaynesboro, VA 22980LizAnn BinnsThe Legacy1410a North Augusta StreetApartment 3027Staunton, VA 24401Maribeth FaivreSummit Square501 Oak Avenue, Apt. 130Waynesboro, VA 22980Sandra HoyAccordiusRoom 1111221 Rosser AvenueWaynesboro, VA 22980Phyllis KiteSummit Square501 Oak Avenue, Apt. 217Waynesboro, VA 22980Bob KnemollerSummit Square501 Oak Avenue, Apt. AL-13Waynesboro, VA 22980Glen & Flossie MyersThe Legacy1410a North Augusta StreetStaunton, VA 24401Pete RufeSummit Square Healthcare501 Oak Avenue, Room 7Waynesboro, VA 2298011
GraceNo esSTAMPTHE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHGrace Evangelical Lutheran Church500 South Wayne AvenueWaynesboro, VA 22980LABELChurch StaffThe Rev. Paul PingelPastorfacebook.com/gelc.elcaNancy DowdyAdministrative Secretarytwitter.com/gelc hWaynesboroMike MyersDirector of Music & OrganistChurch Office Hourswww.gracewaynesboro.orgE: gr acelc@lu m os.netT: 540.949.6171Mon–Thu: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.(Lunch 11:30– 12:30 p.m.)Friday: 8:00 a.m.—Noon12
(Seminar Room) 6 7 9:00 a.m. VMA Musikgarten 8 11th Sunday After Pentecost 10:00 a.m. Service of the Word In-Person and via YouTube Holy Communion 10:50 a.m. Coffee Fellowship via Zoom 9 7:00 p.m. Grace Anti-Racism Book Study (Fellowship Hall) 10 11 12 8:30 a.m. Grace Walkers 1:00 p.m.— 3:00 p.m. Bridge Club (Fellowship Hall) 13 14
