Notices for September 10, 2023

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of the following food items:
Cans of Spaghettios and Beefaroni. Canned fruit: applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, etc. 64 oz. Bottles of juice:  Apple, Grape, Fruit Punch are preferred.  Thank you for your help providing food for our brothers and sisters in need.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is TODAY!!  First day of Sunday school is next Sunday, September 17^th. 

 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!   The Board of Christian Education is looking for multiple congregation members to volunteer to sign up for teaching Children’s Sunday school. Volunteers will be on a rotating sign-up schedule with the first available slot being Sunday, September 17th. All curriculum and materials will be provided. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex if you are willing to help fill this need. Please contact Erin Shimkus with any additional questions. 

LADIES AID MEETING is Sunday, September 24^th, after service.  All women of the church are welcome to attend. 

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH HAVE CHANGED!!   Daughters of Faith started five years ago as a mentoring and support group for our teenage girls. All our girls have graduated high school, and now we have a new venue that is welcoming women ages 18 – 100+. We meet on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. Our meetings offer Bible study, prayer, and fellowship in a space where we can share our experiences, grow in faith and develop lasting friendships.  INTERESTED??? Please contact Judy.

>>>>>WOMEN OF THE WORD will resume studying the book, TWELVE UNLIKELY HEROES, on Tuesday, September 12^th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Women of the Word meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the church. Family and friends are invited to join us. Please contact Judy Byrne if you’d like to join our study and need a book. 

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet September 21^st, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church are welcomed.  Hope to see you, Pastor Mongeau

HANDS OF GRACE is celebrating 12 years of doing the Lord’s work.  Come join us for an Open House on Sunday September 24th from 2-4:00 PM.  Have some finger foods and fellowship and join the celebration!  Come and see what the Lord has done.  Feel free to bring family and friends.  Pastor Kevin