“Therefore, just as one man's trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man's act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all.” It is clear, we are all lost. If we have a belief backed up by solid evidence, it is that we are fallen. We fell together, as a species, as a family. The fall broke us apart. Men and women are not good to one another. But we are meant to be together. From the beginning, the Father created us as a family. Paul promises that we are also saved together as a family. Jesus’ cross “leads to justification and life for all.” Our God’s love, the love of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, cannot be defeated. Jesus brings life to all. Through the month of March, we will look at Paul’s letter to the Romans as Sunday’s epistle reading. Dig into those Scriptures on your own and share with me what you find. There is no Wednesday Evening Bible Study during Lent. We will gather for Soup Supper at 5:30pm and Holden Evening Prayer at 6:00pm for this holy season of meditation and repentance. We are gathering opinions on what to do with our parsonage. Let your voice be heard. We value what you have to say. You can fill out an opinion slip in the narthex and leave it in the red canister. I will then compile all the contributions and put together a report for the church. All opinions will remain anonymous. At Luther Seminary in February, I was able to take a class on the love language of Paul. The mystics write of their love for God in intimate ways. Song of Solomon is a book of the Bible we do not often read. It is full of images that make us blush. Mystics read the Song as a story about the soul’s union with God. Paul writes about the love of Jesus in a similar way: Jesus loses Himself in love for us. He is emptied by His love for us. Are we overwhelmed with passion for God? Will we lose ourselves in the love of Jesus? Welcome and thank you to Roseann Poisson. She is our newest Council member. Everyone on the Council does a great service to our community and gives us more than they know. Committee and Council work is an important part of the life of our church.

Grace Lutheran Church

is a caring community

of disciples, proclaiming

the good news of

Jesus Christ.

March, 2020

My sermons are all posted online at www.gracesouthrange.com/sermons/ and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/cavalerima. If you miss us on Sunday, you can still read or listen to the preaching of the Word. There is a bin for comments on my sermons in the library. All of your insights are appreciated. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. Your reflections are a great help to me. Do you have dreams for our church? Have you had an idea you wish you could try out on our congregation? Talk to me. Grace is your church. Let’s make it what you need it to be. As always, I am here for you and want to hear from you. Drop by my office, grab me after church or stop me at Walmart… I look forward to talking with you. With faith and hope and love, Micah

Vicar Micah Cavaleri

Office Hours

Tuesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Wednesday from 9:00am to 3:00pm Thursday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Contact Information

281-9558 vicar@gracesouthrange.com

Sermons Available Online

www.gracesouthrange.com www.youtube.com/user/cavalerima

Quilters Wednesday,

Mar. 4th and 18th

Notes from

the office

Would you like to start receiving a weekly devotion from the church

office on Mondays? Please send Katie

your name and email address.

Newsletter items

are due in the office the last week of the

month.

Please save your Econo receipts and

return them to a box in the library. Grace receives 1%

of the total receipts.

If we do not have your birthday or

anniversary, please let us know.

Anniversaries

Sam and Joleen Jenkins 20 Bruce and Sandra Maki 25

Did You Miss A Sermon?

Vicar Micah's sermons are now on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/user/cavalerima

You may also find past and current sermons on our web page.

http://www.gracesouthrange.com/

Knit, Pray,

Crochet Every Tuesday,

1:00pm All are welcome.

Birthdays

Janet Kokko 7 Dave Aro 7 Billy Griggs 12 Justin Nicholas 14 Connor Raffaelli 17 Sherri Lystila 21 Emma Juntunen 21 Sue Slinde 22 Heather Aro 23 Chris Bohjanen 25 Sam Jenkins 25

Kiitos Paljon

Thank you to Chris DeForge and Janet Kokko for all their hard work for organizing the Pasta Fest. Also, thanks to those that donated to and volunteered at the Pasta Fest.

Tai Chi Tuesdays at

10:30am.

March

Worship Text

Sunday, Mar. 1 Matthew 4:1-11

Temptation of Jesus.

Sunday, Mar. 8 John 3:1-17

The mission of Christ: saving the world.

Sunday, Mar. 15

John 4:5-42 The woman at the well.

Sunday, Mar. 22

John 9:1-41 The man born blind.

Wednesday, Mar. 29

John 11:1-45 The raising of Lazarus

February Council Highlights

1. When Alice was hospitalized and at Omega House,

Vicar Micah came often to be with the family.

2. Micah stated that he is half way through the process

before getting ordained. He has completed his entrance

and endorsement interviews.

3. Micah has also been in contact with Jared Howard from

Faith Lutheran in Calumet about organizing a Lutheran

Revival.

4. A decision will be made on the length of the parsonage

lease at our March meeting.

5. Rosanne Poisson volunteered and was accepted to

replace Chris Bohjanen on the council.

6. All committee listings were reviewed, and the

chairperson will follow up with the members and bring

updated information to the March meeting.

7. Cheryl Stimac will continue as Financial Secretary and

Laurie Aho will continue as Treasurer.

8. We are looking for volunteers who could sit at a table

at Econo Foods collecting receipts to raise money for

our church.

Would you like to help collect receipts at Econo Foods on March 4th or April 15th?

Grace Lutheran gets 1% of the grand total of all receipts collected. Please sign up in

the narthex or call Katie to volunteer.

Lutheran Dictionary by: Walter Lieder

Concordia Publishing House Saint Louis, Missouri

Anthem: A song the words of which are usually taken from the bible, to be sung especially by a choir.

Grace, means of: The channels through which God offers and bestows His saving grace, namely, the Gospel and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Omnipotent: Almighty, all powerful (Psalm 115:3; Luke 1:37).

Recessional: A hymn sung at the close of a church service while the choir leaves.

Wednesday Soup and Lenten Services

We will be using Holden Evening Prayer Service

Soup Suppers at 5:30pm Lenten Service at 6:00pm

Wednesday, March 4th Soup hosted by LCW

Wednesday, March 11th Soup hosted by Choir

Wednesday, March 18th

Soup hosted by Christian Ed & Evangelism

Wednesday, March 25th

Soup hosted by Council and LRVRT

Wednesday, April 1st

Soup hosted by MM and Hospitality

Grace

Lutheran is a

member

of the

Evangelical

Lutheran

Church

in America.

Our Hearts to Their Homes

Jean Simila at HCMC Susan Koskela at home

Vinny Kaster at HCMC Helen Sirvio at the Bluffs

Gert Somero at the Bluffs Delores Paavola at home

Gladys McCormick at HCMC Eleanor Maki at HCMC

Jan Mikkola at the Bluffs Amanda Mountjoy at home

Bill & Sandra Mannisto at the Bluffs

The Wednesday evening bible study will be

held on Sunday mornings from 10:00am to about 10:30am, throughout Lent in the fellowship hall with Vicar Micah.

Love like

Jesus.

Communion Assistants Needed

Have you been considering getting involved in the services at Grace? We’re looking for communion assistants for services.

Usually you won’t have to volunteer every month, but you can if you’d like. You’ll be given instruction on the position as well.

Please contact Katie at the church 906-482-2011, or Chris DeForge at 906-369-1974 if you’re interested.

Email: CD@KeweenawRealEstate.com.

Jesus speaks to us...I will guide you through tough times. Tell Me all your problems, remembering that I am your Protection. I'll help you handle whatever troubles you face.

Service Workers for March

Mar. 1 Mar. 8 Mar. 15 Mar. 22 Mar. 29

Counters Cheryl and Heather

Katie Katie Marianne

Reader

Pam Long

Jean Baillod

Chris DeForge

Ushers Dave and Heather

Sven and Nancy

Tom and Cheryl

Chris Davis

Acolyte & Bell Ringer

Youth Youth Youth Youth

Communion Assistant

Cara Wightman

Tammy Harju

Tom Stimac

Sue Slinde

Greeter Nancy Backman

Cheryl Stimac

Rosanne Poisson

Pam Long

Fellowship Birthday and Anniversary Fellowship

Open

Open

Open

Potluck

Sunday School

Teacher

Janet and

Katie

Janet and

Katie

Chris and

Katie

No Sunday School

No Sunday School

Grace Lutheran Congregational Contact Information

Volunteer Coordinators

Acolytes/Bell Ringers Katie Bridgers 482-2011

Altar Duty Chris Davis 482-5567

Communion Chris DeForge 482-8068

Counters Marianne Bohjanen 482-8459

Funeral Servers Chris Davis 482-5567

Readers Cheryl Stimac 281-7909

Fellowship Carolyn Rundman 482-6344

Ushers Pam Long 482-4065

Greeters Chris Davis 482-5567

Ride Coordinator Katie Bridgers 482-2011

Office Volunteers Katie Bridgers 482-2011

Gardening Janet Kokko 482-2368

Building & Grounds Maintenance

Tom Stimac 281-7910 Joe DeForge 482-8068

Tom Savola 281-5494 Katie Bridgers 482-2011

Grace Lutheran Council

Micah Cavaleri 281-9558

Cheryl Stimac 281-7909

President

Chris DeForge 482-8068

Vice President

Heather Aro 482-0341

Secretary

Sue Slinde 483-4759

Jean Baillod 482-3240

Janet Kokko 482-2368

Rosanne Poisson 281-7622

Laurie Aho 482-0817

Treasurer

PASTA FEST RECAP

The first ever Pasta Fest was held on Sunday, February 23rd, a sunny and warm day. Approximately 83 people were served and a grand total of $1,164.00 donated. This will be used to help replenish the funds used to replace the roof on the church in 2019. Currently $14,148.00 has been donated. The total cost of the new roof was $28,000.00. When you see the log cabin at fellowship, any donations put will go towards this effort.

Approximately 25 people worked various shifts at the church on Saturday & Sunday, preparing the meal and setting up, or with clean-up afterward. Most of the volunteers were from our church family, but we had a few community members, who are like an extension of our church. Countless people donated items for the Pasta Fest and/or baked desserts. Some gave money and some gave time. The committee didn’t spend any church funds on food, which was fantastic.

The Pasta Fest couldn’t have been pulled off without many pitching in, making the work light. We were certainly blessed and we could feel it. We hope that everyone in attendance enjoyed the food and fellowship!

Thank you, one and all, for your time and generosity. Especially we would to like to thank Ron, Andrew and Reese Stewart for helping us prepare and serve the meal. Ron has many years of experience working as a chef and we appreciate his service very much.

Janet Kokko & Chris DeForge Pasta Fest Committee

Sun.

Mon.

Tues.

Wed.

Thurs.

Fri.

Sat.

1

9:45 Choir 10:00 Bible Study 10:00 Sunday

School 11:00 Worship 12:00 Birthday Anniversary Fellowship

2 3 No Tai Chi

11:30

Knit, Pray, Crochet Lunch at Applebees

1:00 Knit, Pray,

Crochet

4 9:45 Prayer Service

10:00 to 4:00 Collecting Receipts

at Econo Foods 10:00 Cup of Grace 11:00 Bible Study

1:00 Quilting 5:30 Soup Supper

6:00 Lenten Service

5

12:30 Games

at Grace

6

8:00 AA

7

8

Daylight Savings Spring Ahead

9:45 Choir

10:00 Bible Study 10:00 Sunday

School 11:00 Worship

9

12:30 LCW Lunch

at Grace

1:00 LCW

10

No Tai Chi

1:00

Knit, Pray, Crochet

11

9:45 Prayer Service 10:00 Cup of Grace 11:00 Bible Study 5:30 Soup Supper

6:00 Lenten Service

12

12:30 Games

at Grace

13

8:00 AA

14

15

9:45 Choir 10:00 Bible Study 10:00 Sunday

School 11:00 Worship

16

17 10:30

TaiChi

1:00 Knit, Pray,

Crochet

6:30 Council

18

9:45 Prayer Service 10:00 Cup of Grace 11:00 Bible Study

1:00 Quilting 5:30 Soup Supper

6:00 Lenten Service

19

Spring Begins

12:30

Games at Grace

20

8:00 AA

21

22

9:45 Choir 10:00 Bible Study

11:00 Worship

*No Sunday School

23

24

10:30 TaiChi 1:00

Knit, Pray, Crochet

25

9:45 Prayer Service 10:00 Cup of Grace 11:00 Bible Study 5:30 Soup Supper

6:00 Lenten Service

26

12:30 Games

at Grace

27

8:00 AA

28

29 9:45 Choir 10:00 Bible Study

11:00 Worship 12:00 Potluck

*No Sunday School

30

31 10:30 TaiChi

1:00 Knit, Pray,

Crochet