GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS August 4, 2013

THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Dearest Lord Jesus, You are my priceless treasure, my source of purest pleasure, dearest Friend to me. I rejoice in the gifts that You shower upon me for this body and life and especially those gifts freely given to me that lead to eternal life. Grant that, by Your Holy Spirits power, I continue to remain steadfast in my faith which receives those blessings of forgiveness, life and salvation. Further grant that I recognize that the multitude of material blessings that I have for this body and life are also gifts from Your hand and are to be used for my well being and to Your glory. In Your holy name I pray. Amen

WELCOME
We welcome you this morning to Grace! It is indeed good for you to be here today. May the Lord bless your time as you hear His Word and respond with hymns, praise and thanksgiving as your faiths response to the Good News of forgiveness and life. If you are not a member of Grace and desire to learn more about our teachings as drawn from Gods Word, please speak with our Pastor. Once again we are glad you are here and we invite you to come and worship with us again. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Restrooms are located on the lower level of this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need. If you have any questions please speak with an Usher or Greeter.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10:45 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER
Vanity and a striving after wind. That is what the Preacher (the author of Ecclesiastes) calls everything done by people on earth. One day, death will come to us all. Then what will we have to show for our livesour earthly wealth and possessions? These will pass into the care of others. St. Paul reminds us that, we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world (1 Timothy 6:7). The rich fool in the Gospel set his heart on the bountiful harvest of his crops, but failed to recognize the richer harvest of eternal life in Gods kingdom. Rather than following this foolish example, St. Paul urges us to, Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth (Colossians 3:2). For the things that are above are the forgiveness, salvation, and life eternal that are freely given to all who trust in the Lord Jesus.

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Pastor and Paula Walter on the occasion of their 34th wedding anniversary. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Guest Preacher: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (Wed. evening) Rev. James C. Walter Rev. Paul H. Jilg David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Ethan Andrews Randy Middaugh Roy Andrews, Roy Bullard John Ketcher, Gary Proud Ralph and Joan Ann Olsen Dorris Deislinger, Mildred Wilkins Maxwell Baker Jeff Ralston Tim Sweeney Paul Krueger, Gervais LeBlanc Jacob Ralston, Jeff Ralston Ron, Russlynn, Paul and Zachary Krueger Ginny Ralston Board of Parish Fellowship Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE APPOINTED READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, August 11th, The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, are: The Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1-6, The Epistle Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16, and The Holy Gospel: Luke 12:22-34.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell

All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Lee Hastings Bristol

All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Benjamin Culli

Opening Hymn: All People That on Earth Do Dwell

LSB 791

Confession and Absolution

Stand The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their baptism.

Invocation

Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Exhortation
P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth.

Psalm 124:8; Psalm 130:34; Luke 18:13

P If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? C But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. P Since we are gathered to hear Gods Word, [and] call upon Him in prayer and praise, [and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar,] let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

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Confession of Sins
C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen

Absolution

John 20:1923

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Service of the Word

Introit
P Hear this, all peoples! C Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, P both low and high, C rich and poor together! P Truly no man can ransom another, C or give to God the price of his life, P for the ransom of their life is costly C and can never suffice, P This is the path of those who have foolish confidence; C yet after them people approve of their boasts. P Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; C Death shall be their shepherd, P But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, C for he will receive me. C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen P Hear this, all peoples! C Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, P both low and high, C rich and poor together!
Ps. 49:7 8, 1314a, 15; antiphon: Ps. 49:12

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Kyrie

Mark 10:47

A For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.

A For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.

A For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.

A Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord.

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Gloria in Excelsis

Luke 2:14; John 1:29

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Let us pray. O Lord, grant us wisdom to recognize the treasures You have stored up for us in heaven, that we may never despair but always rejoice and be thankful for the riches of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen
Sit

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Old Testament Reading

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Ecclesiastes 1:2, 1214; 2:1826

Gradual

Rom. 10:15b, 18b; Is. 52:7b, alt.

How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the | good news,* who publish peace and bring good news of sal- | vation. Their voice has gone out to | all the earth,* and their words to the ends | of the world.

Epistle
P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Stand

Colossians 3:111

Alleluia and Verse

Col. 3:2324a

A Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and | not for men,* knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as | your reward.

Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twelfth chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord.

Luke 12:1321

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The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ.

Apostles' Creed (8:15)

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen

Nicene Creed (10:45)

C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made;

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who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen
Sit

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: All Depends on Our Possessing Sermon A Life of Value!
Stand

LSB 732 Luke 12:13-21

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following: P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer.

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The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen
Sit

Offering
Stand

All Depends on Our Possessing - Kevin Hildebrand

Offertory: We Give Thee But Thine Own

LSB 781

And we believe Thy Word, Though dim our faith may be: Whateer for Thine we do, O Lord, We do it unto Thee.

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10:45 Service continues on page 12

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Service Concludes (8:15)

Lord's Prayer
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Matthew 6:913

Collect
P Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christs holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen

Closing Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing Postlude T T

LSB 924

Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing - C. S. Lang

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Service of the Sacrament (10:45)

Preface
P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give Him thanks and praise. P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all, we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:
2 Timothy 4:22; Colossians 3:1; Psalm 136

Sanctus

Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

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Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, who ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their children from the tree of life. Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salvation by a second Adam, Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His cross a life-giving tree for all who trust in Him. We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood. Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:

Lord's Prayer
C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen

Matthew 6:913

The Words of Our Lord

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. P In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.

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Pax Domini
P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C Amen

John 20:19

Agnus Dei

John 1:29

Sit

Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord Hymn: What Is the World to Me Hymn: Lamb of God LSB 637 LSB 730 LSB 550

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Stand

Nunc Dimittis

Luke 2:2932

Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen

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Benedicamus
P Let us bless the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Psalm 103:1

Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen

Closing Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing Postlude

LSB 924

Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing - C. S. Lang

Acknowledgments
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Divine Service Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 12:00 noon Sit and Sew 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class at St. Vincents 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service 12:00 noon Noon Devotions with Pastor

MON - FRI: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY:

TODAYS SUNDAY SCHOOL - This summer our students delve into I Spy Salvations Story. Each week students use clues from the Bible account to investigate and solve a mystery. The investigation for Sunday School today is The Case of the Dried Palms: Triumphal Entry. Jesus is the one true King of heaven and earth, worthy of praise and worship. Parents could ask, How did the people celebrate the arrival of Jesus? How can you celebrate Jesus your Savior today? OUR THANKS to the Rev. Paul H. Jilg for leading Divine Service and Bible Class this morning during Pastor Walters absence. Pastor Jilg was our previous Pastor here at Grace. PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. This morning Pastor Jilg will lead the class as he discusses Thoughts for Consideration based on Psalm 71:17-18 and Hebrews 13:20-21. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in their classrooms downstairs in the church. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Judy Borchert is recovering following surgery at St. Vincents Medical Center. Warren Rivers continues his recovery at home. Gisela Spieker continues her recovery at home. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. - 17 -

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Aug. 4 Paula and Pastor Walter Aug. 5 Jennifer and Chris Harrod Aug. 7 Sandy and Jon Lindemann, Linda and Frank Royster Aug. 8 Tammy and Terry Hill Aug. 9 Stephanie and David Cannon Aug. 10 Pat and Jack Funk HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Aug. 8 Ginger Litwa, Greg Warren Aug. 9 Erika Clark LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 7/28: 168 (8:15 90 and 10:45 78). Mid-Week 7/31: 8. Offerings: Sunday 7/28: $5,835.00. Mid-Week 7/24: $255.00. Memorials: $565.00. Building Fund: $50.00. Fan into Flame: $155.00. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Mrs. Cheryl Wolbrecht who went home to be with the Lord this past week. Cheryl is the wife of the Rev. Dr. Tom Wolbrecht, former executive director of Lutheran High School, Little Rock. A memorial service will be held for Cheryl at Trinity Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington, on Saturday, August 10th, at 11:00 a.m. Another memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, August 17th, at 11:00 a.m. The address to send cards or notes to Dr. Tom and his family is: Rev. Dr. Thomas Wolbrecht, 118 202nd Place SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Please keep Dr. Tom and his family in your prayers. A MEMORIAL SERVICE for Mrs. Lois Berner will be held here at Grace on Sunday, August 11th, at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Walter officiating. Lois died on Thursday, July 25th, in Russellville. Please continue to keep Lois family in your prayers. NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is Thursday, August 8th, at 12:00 noon in Parker Hall. Bring a sandwich and join us for Bible study and fellowship. Drinks, chips and dessert are provided. We eat first and then Pastor Walter leads a devotional Bible study. This is a wonderful opportunity to study Gods Word and enjoy fellowship. SIT AND SEW will meet on Tuesday, August 6th, at 12:00 noon. Bring your project and join the group in the downstairs classroom in the church. For details call Carole Nichols or Sammye Sue Harrill. - 18 -

WEDDING SHOWER You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Ashley Hicks on Saturday, August 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Parker Hall. Ashleys fianc is Mark Weinhold. Ashley and Mark are registered at Dillards, Target, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. The shower is hosted by Bette Bogart, Mona DeMilt, Paulette Goldsby, Elaine Hoggatt, Deena Reynolds and Mildred Wilkins. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS has decided to take a break this summer and will resume their Bible study on the Tuesday after Labor Day. If you would like more information about their class, contact Joan Ann Olsen. MID-WEEK SERVICES - We have a Worship Service each Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. with Holy Communion on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each weeks theme follows the theme of the previous Sunday. This is a great opportunity for worship if you are not able to worship with us on Sunday. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Grace continues to support the foster care program in the East Office of DCFS. The last several weeks have been a busy time for the DCFS East Office so they are in need of items to support these children until they are placed in a foster home. Some of the items needed include: Individually packaged snacks and juice, diapers and wipes. Please bring your donations to the church and place them in the box for DCFS on the bridge to Parker Hall.

GRACE FOOD PANTRY

Our thanks again to everyone who has contributed food items to the Grace Food Pantry for our Summer Food Drive. We have had great response. Please check your pantry or add a couple of items to your grocery list and consider donating items to the Food Pantry. These items can be placed on the display table in the breezeway. We will collect food items until the middle of August. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call Pat Funk or Dave Graf at 370-1540. Thanks again for your help!!

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MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. LOIS BERNER TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof TO THE LOIS BERNER MEMORIAL FUND By Toni Bachman Art Bratcher Skip and Billie Rutherford TO THE GRACE ECDC By Warren and Judy Rivers TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger Lucia Jones Randy and Riley Middaugh Betty Schonert IN MEMORY OF MR. CHESTER BERNER - Brother of Elsie Westerfield TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger

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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF School Kits

Our LWML Evening Guild Lutheran World Relief Project this year is School Kits. These kits provide the only supplies for children returning to school after the disruption of war or they help parents continue their childrens education while living in a refugee camp. Now is a great time to take advantage of the school supply sales. Our goal is to make 50+ school kits. We are in need of the following items: Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper; no loose-leaf paper One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other One pencil sharpener One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well) Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a rubber band One box of 16 or 24 crayons One 2 eraser

We are also in need of volunteers to make school bags for these supplies. Easy patterns for the bags and some fabric are available in the breezeway. Thank you for supporting our Lutheran World Relief Projects. Contact Ginny Ralston at 425-1487 if you have questions.

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