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WELCOME TO GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, DAWSON |
WELCOME!!Please check out more information at www.gracedawson.org for updates and a current calendar of our church activities. The people of Grace Lutheran Church of Dawson welcome you to our community and congregation. We are a people who share a common faith in God. Some of us are young, some old, some in-between. We come together because we are a people called to life through God’s promise in baptism. We invite you to participate with us in celebrating the greatness of God and His gifts to us. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to our pastor or staff persons by calling the church office (320-769-4394). | |
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT |
Opportunities for involvementGrace Lutheran encourages members to worship and become involved in as many areas of learning and service as possible. If you have any ideas of projects or classes you would be interested in, please speak to one of the staff members. The following are some current activities available for your participation: o Youth activities for all ages
o Grace Lutheran Church Women
o Sunday School for all ages
o Church Choir
o Release Time
o Contemporary Worship
o Worship Assistants
o Special Music
o Sunday Coffee Fellowship
o Men’s Bible Study
o Altar Guild
o Ushering
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION |
Christian educationOpportunities for Christian Education are available for all ages. Our Sunday School hour begins at 9:40 AM each Sunday. There are also other opportunities available during the week for Bible studies and classes for youth and adults. Sunday School Classes
9:40 AM on Sunday
3 Yrs. Old – 9th Grade
Sr. High forum (10-12th Grade) Release Time Classes
1:55 PM on Wednesday
Grades 1-4 Confirmation Classes
3:30 PM on Wednesday
Grades 8 & 9 Adult Education Classes
9:40 AM on Sunday
Presentations/discussions on a variety of topics Bible Study
7:00 AM on Thursday
Men’s Bible Study Breakfast | |
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YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY |
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Youth and family activities come in many shapes and forms. Educational, social, and recreational programs are offered to form and strengthen our common faith. Numerous retreats, synod, and national functions provide unique opportunities. Each summer, many youth attend Bible Camp. Seventh grade youth are involved in the acolyte program and other youth assist with ushering and reading lessons. All encourage a strong emphasis in youth participation in the worship life of Grace Lutheran.
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MUSIC MINISTRY |
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Several church choirs add to the life and worship of our congregation. The Senior Choir is open to Sr. High youth and adults. The Alleluia Choir is for Grades 1-4 using the release time hours. Sunday school choirs perform periodically at our worship time as well. The Agape Singers are a community youth singing group open to Grades 9-12, which meets at Grace on Wednesdays from 6 pm – 8:15 pm. Other small groups, vocalists, and instrumentalists help add to our worship life at Grace Lutheran. | |
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CARING MINISTRY |
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Counseling and other support is offered by our pastoral staff in all areas of personal concern. Our pastor and staff work closely with church and social agencies to help make the right connections for those with special needs. Members of our congregation are also involved with a variety of other caring ministries including the BEFRIENDERS MINISTRY and Lay Communion to our homebound members. Contact the church office for additional information to participate in or to be a recipient of these caring ministries. | |
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Family Fun!At our church, we believe in having fun together, and we regularly participate in activities for the young and the young-at-heart.
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| Site maintained by: Kendall Stelter gracelut@frontiernet.net PO Box 549 716 8th Street Dawson MN 56232-2207 United States of America Phone: 320-769-4394 |
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