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FAMILY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT AT GRACE November 5th after worship “How to Bless Your Child”

November 6th 10:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting in the gym

Through November 13th:

Samaritan’s Purse - “Operation Christmas Child”

GPS CLASSES and BIBLE STUDIES

November 5th after worship “How to Bless Your Child”

Wednesday Mornings - 9:45 a.m. - New Horizons Bible Study Thursday Mornings - 8:30 a.m. “The Heart of God” Thursday Evenings - 7:00 p.m. through December 1st Revelations Bible Study Friday Mornings– 8:00 a.m. Mom’s In Touch

November 9th and 16th 7:00 p.m. Challenge of Islam part 2

G R A C E

Join us for WorshipJoin us for WorshipJoin us for Worship

SaturdaySaturdaySaturday———6:00 p.m. Family Worship and Children’s Church6:00 p.m. Family Worship and Children’s Church6:00 p.m. Family Worship and Children’s Church SundaySundaySunday———8:00 Traditional Worship; 9:30 Contemporary Worship and Children’s Church; 8:00 Traditional Worship; 9:30 Contemporary Worship and Children’s Church; 8:00 Traditional Worship; 9:30 Contemporary Worship and Children’s Church;

10:45 House Church; Hispanic Worship10:45 House Church; Hispanic Worship10:45 House Church; Hispanic Worship

WEEK IN FOCUS

Building Relationships for Eternity…

One Person at a Time Matthew 28: 18-20

Bible Readings For This Week (Nov 6 – Nov 12) Sunday John 7 Monday John 8:12 Tuesday John 10-11 Wednesday John 12-13 Thursday John 14-16 Friday John 17-19 Saturday John 20-21

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Grace Greeters Saturday Gene and Doris Stephens Sunday, 8:00 Jackie Breitenfeld Sunday, 9:30 Beth Boteler

Congregational Meeting Please join us at the congregational meeting Sunday, November 6th at 10:30 a.m. in the gym.

GPS Class The Challenge of Islam, Part 2 Wednesday, November 9th and 16th 7:00 pm in the multipurpose room as we continue our study of Islam. Join us for an important, two week informative DVD Bible study by Sam Shamoun, Part 2, an Arab Christian, as we explore the impact of Islam on the Church, our culture and the world. In Part 2 of this study we will assess key texts from the Qur’an and the Bible, Islamic presuppositions concerning the priority of the Qur’an and the supposed textual corruption of the Bible are considered. In addition, he reviews and clarifies topics like the sonship of believers and the Muslim concept of the Trinity. As the idea of jihad or “holy war” has frequently been in the news the last few years, Shamoun elaborates for non-Muslims exactly what the phases of jihad are. Make plans now to join us for this important and challenging subject as we learn how to bring Jesus to the Muslim community.

Operation Christmas Child (a division of Samarian’s Purse) Continues through November 13 Grace Lutheran Church and Schools are participating in Operation Christmas Child. You and your family have the opportunity to pack a Christmas shoe box filled with the love of Christ and gifts for needy children somewhere in the world. Each shoebox is filled with the gifts you choose (i.e. toys, hygiene items, candy, clothing). Samaritan’s Purse then inserts into the shoebox a Gospel booklet sharing the love and salvation of Jesus in the language of the receiving child. Any shoebox will suffice. Special OCC shoeboxes are available in the Narthex, church office, or school office. Return your packed box to Grace by Sunday, November 13. A $7.00 donation per box is requested to cover shipping/processing costs. If you pay online through Samaritan’s Purse, you may follow your box to its destination. Please see www.samaritanspurse.org/occ for packing label and other information. Call or email Kitty Thweatt with any questions: kkthweatt@cox.net (760)741-6224

If you are visiting we are glad you are here! If you are looking for a church home, we hope Grace Lutheran can meet your needs. Please remember to fill out the yellow attendance card and place it in the offering plate when it is passed during

the service. If you have special prayer needs, please include them on the bottom of the yellow card.

If you would like to request flowers for the altar, please contact JoAnn in the church office: 760-745-0831 ext 113

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Grace Small Groups

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your

souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11: 28-30

Small Groups are important in our spiritual growth as individuals, families and a congregation. We hope and pray that you are encouraged to get involved with a Small Group ministry at Grace. If you would like more information about joining one of our new or existing groups, there are a couple of ways to do this: 1) Look for the Small Group information table in the Narthex 2) Check out the Small Group page on the Grace website: www.gracelutheranescondido.org 3) Contact Matt Arnold at 760-599- 8757 or Arnold4kmsm@cox.net. Following is some information on a few of our newly forming groups:

Food for the Soul Affinity: Open to all, but targeting 55+ year old adults (men, women, couples) Format: Sermon note study Leader: Sherry Fischer and Wayne Lowe Location: Home of Sherry Fischer in Escondido Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s at 10:30 am Contact: Sherry Fischer at 760-291-0324 or sherryfischer@sbcglobal.net The Radical Experiment (STARTING NOV. 10TH!) Affinity: Adults of all ages Format: Topical study of the book entitled "The Radical Experiment" by David Platt Leaders: Stephanie Ezrilov and Kara Warner Location: Home of Aaron and Stephanie Ezrilov Meets: Every other Thursday evening, beginning November 10th 6:00 p.m. Contact: Stephanie Ezrilov at sezrilov@gracelcms.net or Kara Warner at kwarner@gracelcms.net

BIG IMPACTBIG IMPACTBIG IMPACT

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Thanksgiving Food Drive Grace is once again partnering with Community Lutheran Church for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. All foods collected will benefit Hispanic and local communities. Please bring only food from the list below: Canned - Cranberry sauce, Corn, Peas, Yams, Green beans Boxed stuffing, Ready–to-eat-Pies, 12 pack of bread/rolls. Monetary donations are also welcomed. Please make checks out to Grace Lutheran with “food drive” in the memo section. Please drop off your donations in the narthex or church or school office. Reindeer Camp & Mulligan’s Grace has a few fun opportunities coming up in December for our families that will also help our 7th graders earn their way to Washington D.C. next year: December 9th and 18th - REINDEER CAMP Let your children have fun at “Reindeer Camp” with our 7th graders and their parents while you Christmas shop or wrap presents. (Preschoolers must be potty trained) December 9, 5:00-9:00pm December 16, 1:00-5:00 pm $15.00 per child, $10.00 for each additional child Please see the flyer on our website under events www.gracelutheranescondido.org December 16th - Mulligan’s Family Fun Center Families can meet us at Mulligan’s in Murrietta or take the Grace bus with us for a fun time of laser tag, mini golf, boats, go-carts and much more! December 16th: Grace bus leaves at 4:30 and returns at 9:30 $17.00 per person Bus space is limited so sign up now! Please contact Stacie Sanger at ssanger@gracelcms.net for more information. Time For Fish Tacos! November 16th is the next day to get your fish tacos at Rubio’s on E. Valley Parkway between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. and help our 7th graders earn their way to Washington D. C next year. Please get a flyer from your 7th grade host at Rubios so we get credit for your purchase. See you there!

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Volunteer Breakfast All of our church and school volunteers are invited to breakfast in honor of their faithful service at Grace: Friday, November 18th 8:00 a.m. In the Multipurpose room Join us for good food, fellowship and door prizes. Please let us know if you will be joining us: Church office – 745-0831 ext. 113 School office – 747-3029 ext. 114 or vlippman@gracelcms.net Bethlehem Handcrafts November 19 and 20 Bethlehem Handcrafts will be available for sale on the patio. These works of art contain religious figurines from the city of Bethlehem made from trimmings of Holy Land Olive Trees. The olive wood carving is a tradition that was introduced by the monks and priests and later perfected by local carvers, handed down from father to son for the last 700 years. Sales go to support Christian families in Bethlehem. Living Nativity The annual Living Nativity will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on December 2nd, 3rd and 4th. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Church and School families to do some outreach in our neighborhoods and community. Flyers can be found in the narthex for you to share with your friends and family. If you are interested in helping with this event at Grace please contact Lisa Osslund at gracelivingnativity@gmail.com

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Celebrating November Baptisms

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Celebrating November Birthdays

SUNDAY—November 6

8:00 a.m.— Traditional worship 9:30 a.m.— Contemporary Worship & Children’s Church 9:30 a.m.— Bible Study in English and Spanish 10:30 a.m.— Congregational meeting 10:45 a.m.— House Church in the multipurpose room 10:45 a.m.— Hispanic worship in the sanctuary 11:00 a.m.— Family Sports on the Grace Field 12:00 p.m.—Traditional Worship (Spanish)

SAMARITAN’S PURSE Operation Christmas Child Continues

MONDAY—November 7

TUESDAY—November 8

8:30 a.m. — Preschool Chapel WEDNESDAY – November 9

8:20 a.m.—K-5th Grade Chapel 9:45 a.m.— Adult Bible Study Fellowship

11:30 a.m.— Aerobics for everyone 5:45 p.m.— Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.— Grace Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.—The Stand (High School Youth)

THURSDAY– November 10 8:30 a.m.— Moms Bible Study ”The Heart of God” 6:00 p.m.—Evening Confirmation Classes 7:00 p.m.—Bible Study

FRIDAY—November 11

7:30 a.m.—Church Council 8:15 a.m.—No Moms In Touch today VETERAN’S DAY—NO SCHOOL

SATURDAY – November 12 7:00 a.m.—Men’s Bible Study Fellowship 6:00 p.m.—Worship

Rachael Asbell Ryley Asbell Beverly Baker Kelsey Bosman Mary E. Burson Barbara Cauble Gavin Collier Carson Emblem Scott Gary Aaron Glarborg Rio Gonzales Richard Grell Annaliese Hoyle Steven Johnson Jeff Kulbeck Del Livo

Alexis Madison Ross Maifeld Tracy Miani Blake Miliate Tammy Miller Cody Peetz Andrew Reitmeyer Ryan Santoro Richard Shuster Ian Stanley Amanda Stuckey Scott Stucky Sage Ukrainetz Margaret Walker Karl Zinniker

2) Nate Jackson, Kelly Jacob, Blake Miliate, Shaila Schmidt; 3) Catherine Bloom, Kevin De-Cew, Haley Exner; 4) Haylie Ramirez, Lisa Schnake, Chris Shaw; 7) Cambrie Ferrel; 9) Betty Allen, Beth Boteler, Jim Ferrel, Vera Wat-son; 10) Alison Oros, John Reynolds (Jr.); 11) Andrew Hoyle, Jordan Shaw; 12) Bob Shuster, Wm. L. Smith, Doris Tivald; 13) Roseanna Mi-ani; 14) Kitty Thweatt; 15) Christy McKinney, Haley McTigue, Courtney Robinson, Paul Rosenkrans, Diane Sourinphoumy; 16) Raegen Cherkin, David Henry (Jr.), Gavin Olson, Ron Silva, Ian Stanley; 17) Natalie Kaczur, Chris Reynolds, Stephen West; 18) Ivan Seliskar; 20) Max DelBosque, Jody Glaser, Donna Shafer; 21) Dave Davidson, Pastor Glenn Fluegge; 22) Lane Bowman; 23) Andrea Aldridge, Dan An-derson; 24) Brenda Scherer; 26) Amber Schmidt; 27) Earlene Francik, Jennifer Morales; 28) Tyler Grimsley, Todd Richard, Deb Wolfe; 29) Alan Miller, Wm. G. Smith; 30) Cassilyn Peetz, Cruz Ramirez, Makena Shaw, Matthew Stuckey, Jennifer Woodmansee.

Keep them in Your Prayers

Gifts from Heaven

Called Home to Glory

Our Missionary Families Glenn Fluegge Family – Africa

Crown of Life Lutheran Church, Arizona Pastor Phill Robbins Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Anza Pastor Doug Francik

St. Peter Lutheran Church, Nebraska Pastor Brian Francik SoulThirst Church, Texas Pastor Patrick Miller

For Immediate Prayer and Special Needs: Call the Prayer Chain 760-743-2124