June 3, 2010 Grace Lutheran Church 6931 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 899-1700 contactus@GraceHB.org WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND:Worship - Sunday 8:30 am, 10:30 am; Wednesday 11 am Children's Sunday School - 8:30 am & 10:30 am Middle School [6th-8th Grade] - Sunday 10:30 am High School [9th-12th Grade] - moving to Tuesday nights in July (stay tuned) Adult Bible Study Classes - Sunday 10:15 am
 Jonah's Anger
at the LORD's Compassion
[ Jonah 4:1-11]
After a short break to observe Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, we return to the story of Jonah… When we last left the reluctant prophet, he was back on the right track, following rather than running away from God’s call. He had delivered the word of the LORD to the people of Nineveh—a word of judgment that blossomed into a word of grace. The people repented of their evil ways and turned to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The power of the Gospel in action—seemingly the perfect end to the story of Jonah. Surprisingly, there’s more to the story. Together we have one more chapter to read. God has relented. The prayers of the Ninevites have been answered but Jonah isn’t delivering the message. He isn’t falling down and praising the LORD for the redemption of Nineveh. Jonah isn’t prepared to ride off into the sunset just yet. Jonah’s angry. Furious. He is burning with rage—but not against the people of Nineveh. The target of his meltdown is the Almighty himself. Why in the world is Jonah mad at the LORD? What could possibly be his beef after tens of thousands have experienced and embraced the grace of God? And is this the end of the line for Jonah—is it okay to be angry with God? I invite you this Sunday to hear the answer to these questions. Together let us dive into one of the biggest showdowns in Scripture. Man against God. Messenger in tension with the Message. Prophet on strike. Jonah and the case against the LORD. Get ready for a honest conversation and some very revealing answers. Along the way, we might exorcise some of our own baggage with God. Eavesdropping on this argument might give us a different perspective on our perceptions of how God chooses to work in the world. And if you’re a member who normally attends the 2nd service please remember to come a little earlier—9:45am for our annual congregational meeting. Meet some new members. Vote on your Church Council. Approve the annual budget. Listen. Learn. Lend your voice as well as your vote. An all church BBQ will follow immediately after the 10:30am service. Childcare will be provided. Spend an extra hour having lunch with us and learning where we are going in the midst of our denominational concerns. Hear the vision for Grace in 2010-2011 as we look back and celebrate the past year. Your presence is vital. I hope you’ll join us! Grace to you, Pastor Chris Click here to listen, watch, or download archived sermon messages. Click here to subscribe to our sermon message podcast on iTunes.
Congregational Meeting & BBQ This Sunday!
Business & Budget Meeting
9:45am-10:30am (between services) in Sanctuary.
Copies of the budget are available in the church lobby. Vision Casting, ELCA Update & BBQ12:00pm-1:00pm in Hope Hall.Come enjoy food and hear Pastor Chris talk about our direction as a church.
Jeremey King Ordination Ceremony
 Sunday, June 13, 1pm, Grace Sanctuary
Jeremey King is a son of Grace, having grown up here and previously served as our high school director. More recently, he has been an Interim Pastor at Hope Lutheran in Westminster and was the Resident Director at Vanguard University. He has accepted the call to pastor Radiant Church, a Lutheran congregation meeting in a middle school in Garden Grove. The Grace family is invited to join him in the sanctuary for his ordination ceremony followed by a brief reception with cake on the patio.
Grace Musical Presentation: Sam's Emporium
 Sunday, June 13, 7pm, Grace Sanctuary
Come enjoy a musical adventurer featuring the Grace Choir and starring Erin Bull, Marsha Clark, Eric Johnson and Pastor Chris Tweitmann. You'll discover through music that everything you think you may want may not be all you need.Ice cream will be served afterward. This musical was written by Judith Vaccaro and Roger Berg and is directed by Tim Nelson. Be sure to invite your friends!
 Wednesday, June
16, 11am service, 12pm lunch
Come worship at our
traditional Lutheran service offered every Wednesday at 11am followed by
lunch.
On June 16, we will welcome a guest speaker from Southern California
Edison. He will address energy efficiency in our homes, tips to
conserve energy, and explain the CARE/FERA program that assists people
who may be struggling to pay their electric bill. Take advantage of
this great opportunity to learn modern conservation techniques as well
as get your own questions answered.
If you are new to the W.O.W. luncheons, please RSVP at 714-899-1692.
Next Book Discussion (new date)
Vacation Bible School is July 12-16, 2010.
 Registration happening now!
Sundays on the patio
or weekdays in the church or school office.This summer, bring your kids and their friends to SonQuest Rainforest - an experience of discovery they will never forget! Based on five key Bible verses that will change a child's life - including John 3:16 - SonQuest Rainforest transports young minds into a rainforest environment where they will explore and encounter Jesus in everyday life. FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED:Please help by dropping off some of these items to Mrs. Lisa's office at the school or in the lobby basket at church. - animal crackers - goldfish crackers - pretzels - watermelons - small bags of chips - graham crackers - popcorn - 2 liters lemon lime soda - otter pops - hand sanitizer - white napkins - lemonade Questions? Contact Beth Tweitmann [714-899-1730 or btweitmann@gracehb.org] Learn more about VBS at Grace.
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT: Grace Kitchen, part 2
 The drop in price of granite was an answer to prayer for phase II of the kitchen remodel. Rachel and Terry Zippwald landed a deal that no one would refuse. With the motivation to uphold the congregation’s wishes to remodel the kitchen, phase II of the project was under way. With the vision, plan and approval of the Council and Campus Improvement Team, Janie Andrich, staff and volunteers met with contractors, acquired bids, selected paint and tile to match the granite and the project was off and running. A team of volunteers, including Crystal Orr, Terry Zippwald and Ken Beaulieu helped unload the kitchen drawers and cupboards. The construction interrupted the regular routine of many of the ministries, but the patience and extra effort from those who were affected deserves an applause. After a long week of work, the kitchen was back in order and you could once again smell the aroma of the tasty meals that come out of it. Take a look at the beautiful upgrade this Sunday as you enjoy the BBQ in Hope Hall where you’ll hear part II of the Congregational Meeting and more about the facility improvements.
Grace Summer Rec Club
 Registration happening now.
The Grace Recreation Club invites your children to have "Fun in the Son" this summer. Planned activities will serve their emotional, social, academic and spiritual needs through sports, arts, crafts, games, weekly chapels, and off-campus field trips (supervised by caring adults trained in First Aid and CPR). Parents will love the five weeks of academic enrichment with credentialed teachers built into the program at no additional cost from June 28 - July 30. The Rec. Club Director, Mrs. Cindy Gehlar, is a CA credentialed teacher with a Masters in Education. Contact Cindy Gehlar [714-899-1645] with any questions! Click to view Jr.K - 4th grade Registration Form.Click to view 5th - 8th grade Registration Form.
Follow Mark on the New VINTAGE Blog
 In February, our own Mark Ahrens was called to GO!, to leave the comfort of the OC and embrace the adventurer God prepared for him with the inaugural ALPHA internship program called VINTAGE. This week the interns started a blog that seeks to document, marvel, ponder, and remember all that they see God doing through the internship. Click Here to read Mark's first blog update (you can leave a comment there). Click Here to learn more about the ALPHA VINTAGE Internship, which is now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 launch in September.
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