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July Birthdays

Richard Newbill 7/19 Charles Rink 7/19 Samuel Walker 7/20 Kevin Gorski 7/21 George Schmidt 7/22 Gracie Clement 7/25 Laurie Daoust 7/25 Roberta Richards 7/25 Nancy MacLeod 7/26 David Spearing 7/26 Nancy Glidden 7/27 Brad Schwartz 7/27 Jay Schrader 7/28 Heather Throop 7/28 Paul Vandeberghe 7/28 Linda McCoy 7/29 Dylan Galaska 7/30 Marlene Fletcher 7/31 MacAllister Garth 7/31 Amber Kendel 7/31 Jackie Rondo 7/31 Debora Summers 7/31

July Anniversaries

Ronald & Karen Current 7/19 Jeff & Heidi Schluessler 7/19 Kevin & Lisa Hendricks 7/22 James & Alissa Mehlberg 7/22 Clifton & Cheryl Boyd 7/23 Mike & Mary Silvey 7/23 Gerhard & Barbara Binzer 7/26 Wally & Erna Hermann 7/29

August Birthdays

Tammy Bishop 8/1 Lori Voss 8/1 Nichole Baier 8/2 Drew Pretzer 8/3 Robert Gesquiere 8/4 Ruth Malcolm 8/4 Derek Shuler 8/4 Janel Stier 8/4 Kenneth Boughner 8/5 Linda Pussehl 8/5 Jeffery Theut 8/5 Cole Vandeberghe 8/5 Stacey Felstow 8/8 Kyle Nelson 8/8 Allison Rauch 8/11 Cheryl Thomas 8/11 Ava Antonelli 8/12 Tallulah Bradin 8/12 Kerry Knight 8/12 Charlotte Ponke 8/12 Shirley Bellman 8/13 Oliver Lewis II 8/13 Raychel Burns 8/14 Steve Henderson 8/14 Audrey Fouts 8/15

August Anniversaries

Roger & Diane Beecher 8/1 Brian & Patricia Lightcap 8/1 Theodore & Jayne Kasper 8/2 Ron & Gwen Sacco 8/3 Pastor Eric & Renee Majeski 8/4 Jeff & Cheryl Thomas 8/4 Michael & Marisa Bruski 8/7 Marlin & Carol Scurti 8/8 Nike & Jennifer Silvey 8/13 Ron & Carol Posey 8/17

WEEKLY GRACE NOTES Sunday, July 19, 2015 Eighth Sunday of Pentecost

Prayer Before Worship

O Almighty and most merciful God, of your bountiful goodness keep us,

we pray, from all things that may hurt us that we, being ready in both

body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish whatever things you want done,

through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

Welcome to Grace If you are visiting for the first time: Please introduce yourself to Pastor Majeski, he would love to meet you. Please feel free to contact the church office for any information: 586-752-9800 or

email: office@graceromeo.com Please stop by the Welcome Center, we have a gift waiting just for you.

LARGE-PRINT

COPIES OF THE

GRACE NOTES AND

WORSHIP FOLDERS

ARE AVAILABLE.

PLEASE SEE AN USHER.

ALTAR FLOWERS

In Loving Honor of

our granddaughter,

Veronica Rose Rouland’s Baptism

- with love, Ron & Danielle Gesquiere

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Serving Today Pastor: Pastor Majeski

Vicar: Mike Phillips

Music Leader:

Gary Felts

Elders:

Tom Richards Paul Klosterman Rob Voss

Ushers:

Harry Wiedenmeyer - Captain

Linda Wiedenmeyer Roger & Diane Beecher Kevin Hendricks Wally Hermann John Riske Rob Voss

Reader: Vicar Mike Phillips

Welcome Center: Lori Voss

Greeter: Terry & Sue Monicatti

Altar Guild: Erna Hermann

PRAYERS FOR OUR

GRACE FAMILY

Heidi Nolan Reeve Garth Carly Baier Kyle Clark

Natalie Cameron

PRAYERS FOR OUR SHUT-INS

Betty Mattice Nancy Wade Mary Bielawski Lou Valleskey

Devene Drexler Howard Schluessler

Don & Geri Foley Shirley Nieman Frances Stenvig

WE PRAY FOR

Our families at Grace Our Military

and their families Our Congregational Leaders

Stephen Ministers

PRAYERS FOR THOSE CONNECTED TO GRACE

Hallie Dutcher Cindy Rogers

Bonnie Barden Jerry Silvey

Rainer Rauch Shereen Martus Katherine Davis

Julie Vogt

PRAYERS FOR GRACE PRESCHOOL

Please pray for our students, teachers

and parents.

CONFIRMATION FALL 2015

Any student entering the Seventh or Eighth grade in the fall of 2015, is welcome to be part of our Grace Confirmation, please contact the church office: 586-752-9800. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Mary Bielawski Heartland of Bloomfield

2975 North Adams Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Birthday: January 7

Devene Drexler Yale Medilodge 90 Jean Street Yale, MI 48097 Birthday: June 19

Don & Geri Foley 55299 Ester Dr. Utica, MI 48087

Don’s birthday: May 10 Geri’s birthday: April 20

Minnie Haska 28787 Thirty Mile Road

Lenox, MI 48050 Birthday: February 26

Betty Mattice Sanctuary at Bellbrook

875 West Avon, Apt. 233 Rochester, MI 48307

Birthday: March 31

Shirley Nieman

Village Rehabilitation & Care 22600 W. Main Street

Armada, MI 48005 Birthday: June 30

Howard Schluessler 7969 Hollow Corners

Almont, MI 48003 Birthday: June 27

Frances Stenvig 254 East St. Clair Romeo, MI 48065 Birthday: February 25

Lou Vallesky

Sunrise Senior Living 46471 Hayes, #102

Shelby Twp., MI 48315 Birthday: November 20

SHUT-IN OUTREACH Please help us to let our Shut-ins know they are prayed for and loved. Send them a card or if time permits, stop by and visit with them. Thank you in advance for expressing Christ’s love to them. Below are their addresses and birth dates.

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SIMPSON PARK CAR SHOW

On Saturday, July 25, 2015

from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Simpson Park will host a car show

to help celebrate their 150th anniversary.

Do you have an antique, classic, vintage

or other specialty vehicle?

We’d love to have you participate.

SPC is located at 70199 Campground Road

(corner of Gates) in Romeo MI 48065.

This event is FREE.

The Camp President will award

a custom trophy for the vehicle of his choice.

Drivers of registered vehicles

will receive a complimentary lunch.

Bring the family.

There will be bounce houses, live music,

and tractor pulled wagon tours of the camp.

Come and discover Romeo’s best-kept hidden treasure.

See flier at Info Desk or contact Diane/Roger Beecher

at 586-752-0947 to register your vehicle.

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SUMMER SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY

Lee Strobel “Case for Christ, Faith, and Creator” series

Each session will begin with a 10 to 15 minute video clip from the movie/

documentary adaptations of the original books, followed by study guide ques-

tions and discussion.

Place: Conference Room

Time: 10:45am

Facilitator: Kevin Hendricks

TUESDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

The Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study will resume in September with a

start date announced later this summer.

SERMON NOTES __________________________________________

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FAMILY & FRIENDS CHURCH PICNIC

Where:

Grace Lutheran Fellowship

When: Sunday, July 26

Immediately following the Worship Service

Hot Dogs and Games Fun for all ages!

Bring a dish to pass

If you plan to attend, please sign the sheet located in the Gathering Room

Contact information:

Gaye Vogt: 586-615-4792 Lori Voss: 586-623-1554

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PRESCHOOL SUMMER ENROLLMENT Grace Preschool is accepting

registrations for the 2015/2016 School year

To obtain registration forms please visit our website: www.graceromeo.com

Or stop by the office after Worship Service or call the church office: 586-752-9800

Check out our Facebook Page at Grace Preschool

Please register early, classes fill up quickly!

COMPASSION PREGNANCY

Compassion Pregnancy has two events coming up…

Golf Fore Life - Monday, August 31, 2015: This is our 18th year and the entire course has been reserved for our golfers.

Sign up to audition for “Pearls of Wisdom”: This is a new fundraising event celebrating parenthood. This forum will give an opportunity to tell your story, whether it be with laughter, inspiration or poignancy that comes from being a child or parent.

Please to sign up and for more information please visit: www.compassionpregnancyfriends.org/events/