God's Work Our Hands Sunday" - Paper goods shower for Villa International
"God's Work, Our Hands" Sunday - Paper goods shower for Villa International
"God Work, Our Hands" Sunday - Paper goods shower for Villa International
Delivering paper goods to Villa International
Grateful students at Villa International on Emory Campus
Re-opening for in-person worship Sunday, 5 July, at 9:30 a.m.
Easter Altar/Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
Passion/Palm Sunday 2020
Drive Through - Imposition of Ashes - Ash Wednesday, 26 February
A Savior is Born
A Blessed Christmas
Celebrating Martin Luther's Birthday, Sunday, 10 November
Organ Concert on Sunday, 29 September by Steve Honeychurch, Living Grace's Director of Music/Organist
Organ Concert on Sunday, 29 September by Steve Honeychurch, Living Grace's Director of Music/Organist
Pastor Hardy accepting his plaque from Inspiritus for all his work given to him at the SE Synod Assembly
Plaque given to Pastor Hardy for his work with Inspiritus (Lutheran Services of GA)
Community Garden Work Day
Community Garden Work Day
Community Garden Work Day
Outreach Ministry - Living Grace supports Rebecca's Tent Women's Shelter by manning it two weeks while open
Outreach Ministry - Living Grace supports Rebecca's Tent Women's Shelter by manning it two weeks while they are open
Front of Living Grace
Back of Living Grace
Inside Living Grace's worship space (nave)
Living Grace young adutls offering their musical talents for the worship service
Potluck lunch after a Sunday worship
Welcome
WELCOMES YOU!!
Living Grace Sunday Services
Open for in-person Worship
at 9:30 a.m. with Holy Communion
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
18 October 2020
In today’s first reading God uses the Gentile ruler Cyrus to accomplish divine purposes. When the Pharisees try to trap Jesus, he tells them to give the emperor what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God. To gather for worship reminds us that our ultimate allegiance is to God rather than to any earthly authority. Created in the image of God, we offer our entire selves in the service of God and for the sake of the world.
First Reading: Isaiah 45:1-7
The prophet announces that Cyrus the Persian emperor is the one the Lord has anointed to end Israel’s exile. The Lord makes this choice so that the whole world will recognize this Lord as the only God. Persia had a god of light and a god of darkness; the Lord claims sovereignty over both light and darkness.
Psalm 96:1-9
Ascribe to the Lord honor and power. (Ps. 96:7)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Most likely this letter is the first written by Paul. Paul gives pastoral encouragement and reassurances to new Christians living in an antagonistic environment. Their commitment of faith, love, and hope makes them a model for other new Christian communities.
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22
After Jesus begins teaching in the temple, religious leaders try to trap him with questions. First they ask if God’s people should pay taxes to an earthly tyrant like Caesar.
(from Sundays and Seasons, 2020)
Contact Information
Regular Schedule
Office Hours
The Church Office is opened during the week:
Tuesdays through Fridays
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday
- Worship Service - Holy Communion– 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Announcements
Celebration of the Life of Margie M. Linnartz
Margie M. Linnartz, a long time member of St. Michael Lutheran Church and then a member of Living Grace before moving out to Gainesville, GA. On 1 June 2020, Margie was called to her eternal home. On Saturday, 3 October, at 2:00 p.m., her memorial service was held at the Little-Davenport Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville, GA.
A video was made of her memorial service and is now uploaded on our worship page entitled, "In Celebration of the Life of Margie M. Linnartz.
Thanksgiving Family
The Healthy Ministry of Living Grace as in previous years sponsors an Adopted Family for Thanksgiving. This year they include a mother, a son, age 16, and two daughters, ages 8 and 13.
We are asking for monetary donations so the family can buy groceries. If you wish to make a donation, please mail to the church:
Living Grace Lutheran Church
1812 Cooledge Road
Tucker, GA 30084
Please mark in the memo line of the check, "Thanksgiving Family." The last day for donations will be 22 November.
Blessings,
The Healthy MInistry of Living Grace
Martin and Katie Luther to visit Living Grace, Saturday, 24 October
Martin and Katie Luther to Visit Living Grace: On Saturday, 24 October, at 2:00 p.m., Martin and Katie Luther (aka The Rev. Charles and Linda Beckler) have been invited by the Anna Circle to come to talk with us. Safety procedures will be followed for those in attendance. We will also videotape the visit for those who are yet not comfortable in coming to the church. The visit will last approximately 2 hours which after the visit the Anna Circle will have sandwiches and drink. You can stay and visit or you can take the sandwich and drink with you. You will need to register so we know how many people are coming in-person for the visit and food. Please send your name and how many to livinggracelutheranchurch@gmail.com. Deadline will be Monday, 19 October.
Reopening In-Person Worship
For your information, we have made a small video of what to expect when you come to church for worship. It has been uploaded to our website. Go into the Worship Page and click on
In-person Worship Welcome
We hope this will help you with the expectations of the worship during this time.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. David E. Hardy, D.D.
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, 18 October
Roxann Thompson, Pastoral InternDate: October 18, 2020
