Changing of the Guard

Last Sunday, July 28th, 2019, we said goodbye to Vicar Brett Witmer, who had been with us since last November.  He'll be going to Pennsylvania for a month before returning to Concordia Theological Seminary for his fourth and final year!  Today, August 4th we welcomed Vicar Norlyn Bartens, who will serve as vicar for the next year.   Vicar Bartens, 52, is married and his wife's name is Elaine. Vicar Bartens and Elaine have two sons, Emmett and Faron.  Welcome to Grace Lutheran, Vicar Bartens!

Lenten Service and Council Meeting Canceled

Lenten Service and Council Meeting  Canceled tonight, March 13, due to flooding.

In Case You Missed It

We had great discussion at the Reclaiming the Smartphone night.  If you missed our it here are some helps.  If you made it, here are the links we spoke of.  Feel free to share this material with others.

Here are links to the videos we watched:
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3

Here is a link to the Cultural Translator weekly email for Parents to keep up on modern teen culture that Pastor recommended
Cultural Translator

Here are some links to articles Vicar found that might be helpful as well.

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?

Cyberbullying - 

More cellphone use by children could mean more bullying — online and offline

Taking a Tech Sabbath -

On the Seventh Day, We Unplug: How and Why to Take a Tech Sabbath

Sexting - 

Smartphones are driving a rise in teen sexting

And - 

Social Media, Mobile Phones and Sexting

Sneaky Apps -

10 apps teens are using that parents should know about

Momo Challenge

Momo Challenge Sheet

Proper Use of Smartphones

• Are you sick of having these pocket rectangles ruin your family dinners?
• Do you feel behind and out of control when it comes to all the changes in technology?
• Watch and feel equipped for the 4 Important Conversations you need to have around smartphones.  

7PM Wednesday, February 20

Join us for this free one night video series to "Reclaiming the Smartphone" in your life and in the life of your children and teens.  Parents considering when to give their children Smartphones will also benefit greatly. 
Feel free to invite friends as well. 

Grace Lutheran Soup Dinner and Supper, Friday January 25

Join us Friday, January 25
for Soup, Sandwich, and Dessert.
11AM - 1:30PM
and
5PM-7PM

Adults - $6
Children under 12 - $4