Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Glen Avon

Please take a few moments each day to lift up to God one or two of these folks and their situations. We trust God as we approach Papa in prayer and include in our Prayers on May 9, 2021 - Glori Reece (Tracy’s daughter) who was killed in a traffic accident; - Linda Buckley (Pastor’s cousin) who will be having a procedure on her heart and may have to have a pace maker installed;... - Eve, with cystic fibrosis; - Donald Myhra who is recovering from COVID and whose diabetes is improving; - For our nation, as we cope with the impact of the pandemic, giving thanks for the improving infection rate numbers and the increase of people being vaccinated - For all those whose businesses have been greatly affected by the pandemic; - For all those who are out there, still performing essential jobs to benefit us; - For members of the medical profession who face demand for their services; - For Law Enforcement officers, fire fighters, ambulance drivers, and for all first responders who place their lives at risk for us; - Doreen Clarke, still having fluid on her lungs; - Ora, Katherine Garcia’s aunt, diagnosed with COPD and dementia; - Cynthia Ruiz, dealing with lupus; - Diane or others who are dealing with addiction; Eve, and others with mental health issues; for Michael, and other veterans, as well as Elise Flores (Delia Lara’s granddaughter), and Adam, coping with PTSD. - Cancer Warriors: Dave Hoover and his wife, Dickie; Ann Graham Lotz; Jerry Johnson, Steve, Sandy Wall, Patty (Kristee’s best friend), Marion, Jessy Ford, and Judy Dominguez; - Cowboy Bob Boersma, Reid Wicker, Carolyn Wicker, Kathy Newlen, Patty Sue Bauer, Mary Reece, Katherine Garcia, Donna Grigg’s son-in-law, Tom, Lori Cassen-Snyder and Kim Carpenter, with ongoing health issues; - For all the men and women in our Armed Forces; for Specialist Brian Wu; those here at home, elsewhere overseas, and for the families and friends who wait for their return; - For Organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, their subsidiaries, Society of Military Widows, and U.S. Vets; - Social workers and those who serve people in need, such as Lutheran Social Services and Central City Lutheran Mission; - For our own congregation, as our future becomes our present; - The ministry of Brad & Joyce Trottman, in Budapest, Hungary; - For Andy & Elizabeth, our bishops, and for all our church leadership; - For the leaders of our governments, Joe, our President, Gavin, our Governor, all those who hold elected office, that they may govern wisely. See more

We Include in our Prayers on May 2, 2021 While we are no longer worshipping, we are still God's family and we can still show our Christian love for one another by praying for one another. Please take a few moments each day to lift up to God one or two of these folks and their situations. - Melina Ortega, who had emergency gall bladder surgery;... - Katherine Garcia, recovering from rotor cuff surgery; - Eve, with cystic fibrosis; - Donald Myhra who is recovering from COVID and whose diabetes is improving; - For our nation, as we cope with the impact of the pandemic, giving thanks for the improving infection rate numbers and the increase of people being vaccinated - For all those whose businesses have been greatly affected by the pandemic; - For all those who are out there, still performing essential jobs to benefit us; - For members of the medical profession who face demand for their services, that they themselves will not become victims; - For Law Enforcement officers, fire fighters, ambulance drivers, and for all first responders who place their lives at risk for us; - Doreen Clarke, still having fluid on her lungs; - Ora, Katherine Garcia’s aunt, diagnosed with COPD and dementia; - Cynthia Ruiz, dealing with lupus; - Diane or others who are dealing with addiction; Eve, and others with mental health issues; for Michael, and other veterans, as well as Elise Flores (Delia Lara’s granddaughter), and Adam, coping with PTSD. - Cancer Warriors: Dave Hoover and his wife, Dickie; Ann Graham Lotz; Jerry Johnson, Steve, Sandy Wall, Patty (Kristee’s best friend), Marion, Jessy Ford, and Judy Dominguez; - Cowboy Bob Boersma, Reid Wicker, Carolyn Wicker, Kathy Newlen, Patty Sue Bauer, Mary Reece, Katherine Garcia, Donna Grigg’s son-in-law, Tom, Lori Cassen-Snyder and Kim Carpenter, with ongoing health issues; - For all the men and women in our Armed Forces; for Specialist Brian Wu; those here at home, elsewhere overseas, and for the families and friends who wait for their return; - For Organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, their subsidiaries, Society of Military Widows, and U.S. Vets; - Social workers and those who serve people in need, such as Lutheran Social Services and Central City Lutheran Mission; - For our own congregation, as our future becomes our present; - The ministry of Brad & Joyce Trottman, in Budapest, Hungary; - For Andy & Elizabeth, our bishops, and for all our church leadership; - For the leaders of our governments, Joe, our President, Gavin, our Governor, all those who hold elected office, that they may govern wisely. See more

Our 2021 Pacifica Synod Assembly will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021. This one-day assembly will be held completely online. The Assembly will begin at 11:00 a.m. PDT and end by 4:30 p.m. PDT. The Assembly will be livestreamed for non-voting guests and all interested in viewing the Assembly. You will find the livestream on our Synod YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XIq7-ZeQWn4lJzgc4ZaFw.... Don’t forget to subscribe so you can set your preferences to be notified when we go live!

Mouse Evangelism (because we all need to smile from time to time)

While we may no longer be worshiping together in real time, we can still support one another in prayer. We will continue to post our Prayer List each week. Please make us aware of any changes in your circumstances or of anything you would like to add to our prayer list. Your privacy will always be respected - can pray for "Adam" or "Eve." - Chris Garcia and Marcus Bellamy who were married yesterday by Pastor Ken;... - Katherine Garcia, who will be having rotor cuff surgery tomorrow; - Eve, with cystic fibrosis; - Donald Myhra who is recovering from COVID and whose diabetes is improving; - For our nation, as we cope with the impact of the pandemic, giving thanks for the improving infection rate numbers and the increase of people being vaccinated - For all those whose businesses have been greatly affected by the pandemic; - For all those who are out there, still performing essential jobs to benefit us; - For members of the medical profession who face demand for their services, that they themselves will not become victims; - For Law Enforcement officers, fire fighters, ambulance drivers, and for all first responders who place their lives at risk for us; - Doreen Clarke, still having fluid on her lungs; - Ora, Katherine Garcia’s aunt, diagnosed with COPD and dementia; - Cynthia Ruiz, dealing with lupus; - Diane or others who are dealing with addiction; Eve, and others with mental health issues; for Michael, and other veterans, as well as Elise Flores (Delia Lara’s granddaughter), and Adam, coping with PTSD. - Cancer Warriors: Dave Hoover and his wife, Dickie; Ann Graham Lotz; Jerry Johnson, Steve, Sandy Wall, Patty (Kristee’s best friend), Marion, Jessy Ford, and Judy Dominguez; - Cowboy Bob Boersma, Reid Wicker, Carolyn Wicker, Kathy Newlen, Patty Sue Bauer, Mary Reece, Katherine Garcia, Donna Grigg’s son-in-law, Tom, Lori Cassen-Snyder and Kim Carpenter, with ongoing health issues; - For all the men and women in our Armed Forces; for Specialist Brian Wu; those here at home, elsewhere overseas, and for the families and friends who wait for their return; - For Organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, their subsidiaries, Society of Military Widows, and U.S. Vets; - Social workers and those who serve people in need, such as Lutheran Social Services and Central City Lutheran Mission; - For our own congregation, as our future becomes our present; - The ministry of Brad & Joyce Trottman, in Budapest, Hungary; - For Andy & Elizabeth, our bishops, and for all our church leadership; - For the leaders of our governments, Joe, our President, Gavin, our Governor, all those who hold elected office, that they may govern wisely. See more

Looking for a worship opportunity now that Grace is not broadcasting a live service? There are three other ELCA Lutheran churches in the Riverside area. Eden Lutheran Church - Rev. Linda Brown 4725 Brockton Avenue Riverside, CA 92506-0132... 951/684.3336 Email: [email protected] https://edenlutheran.org/ Worship on Zoom at 9:00 A.M. Hope Lutheran Church - Deason Margy Schmitt-Ajer 2882 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92506-4552 951/684.2205 https://hoperiverside.org/ Worship outdoors and Live streamed at 9:00 A.M. Trinity Lutheran Church - Rev. Kent Tuohino 5969 Brockton Avenue Riverside, CA 92506-1866 951/682.1350 Email: [email protected] http://trinityriverside.org Worship online at 9:30 A.M. https://m.facebook.com/groups/355549243530/?tsid=0.12443917040604846&source=result