September 7th is approaching fast. This is the day when the people of Grace are getting out into our communities to serve others as part of Operation Inasmuch.

We've had a great response so far with 120 Grace members volunteering to be involved.

There are still some projects that need volunteers to make them happen. We need: 

• One more person to help paint a basement wall for a senior citizen
  
• Four people to help with yard work at another senior's home
  
• People to plant trees and bushes at the Forest Beach Migratory Preserve
  
• Three or four people to look after young children of our volunteers in the church nursery that afternoon
  
• Some more people to sing and play games with the residents of a group home in Port Washington
  
  

There are activities for all ages.  Families can work together.  The sign-up sheets for the different activities are located in the gathering area at church.  You can also call the church office (377-4770) and let us know where you want to help.

In addition we also need . . . (you can do these even if you're not here on September 7th): 

• More volunteers to bake cookies and bring them to feed our volunteers at their meal
  
• Cookies and baked goods to be brought to church and decorated to take to our local first responders
• Hoses, buckets, sponges, soap and lots and lots of towels for our free car wash at Grafton Elementary School

Sign up or call the church office (377-4770) to help with these things.

Our Schedule for Sunday, September 7th

10:00 a.m. - Sunday morning worship service for all Grace members

11:00 a.m. - Lunch for all the Operation Inasmuch volunteers

12:00 noon - The various work groups head out to do their jobs

Let's all do our part to make Operation Inasmuch a big success!

On Sunday, September 7th, the members of Grace Lutheran Church are getting out into our communities for a day of service and helping others. This is part of Operation Inasmuch, a Christian program that helps churches help others. 

We have all kinds of activities planned for that day and are looking to get over 100 members of our church involved.
 
These are great activities for our middle school students, high school students and their families.
 
Among the projects for the day that would especially be worth your while are:
 
The Milwaukee River Clean Up – We are looking for thirty volunteers to clean up three stretches of the river in Grafton.  You’ll need to want to get a bit wet as you wade through the river hauling out trash.
 
Free Car Wash at Grafton Elementary School – We’re going to be good neighbors by offering a free car wash to people driving by GES. 
 
Talent Show and Meal at the Grafton Senior Citizens Center – Do you have a talent, sing, dance or play an instrument?  We’re looking for people to help entertain area seniors.
 
You can sign up to be part of these are the other Operation Inasmuch projects for the day.  The tables with all the information are in the gathering area at church.
 
So get involved, help your community and serve the Lord by serving others.

--Pastor Paul