News & Events
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
February 4, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
Please join us for an Ash Wednesday worship service on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 pm.
There will be no soup and sandwich dinner on this evening prior to worship.
Actors Needed for Lenten Dramas
February 4, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
Those who have a gift and/or interest in drama are invited to be a part of our Lenten Midweek Drama series on the Seven Deadly Sins. Each week on Wednesday nights there will be a drama with a small cast. This year the dramas will be directed by Mandi Lee*. Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons after 11:00am worship. If you are interested, please contact Tracie in the office at office@tisgrace.org or at 770) 570-7407.
Mandi Lee is a member of Amazing Grace having grown up here. She is an actress and recent graduate of Webster University’s Conservatory of Theater Arts with a B.F.A. in Acting. She is currently located in Atlanta, GA, and is working in theater and film.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
February 4, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
Once again this year Amazing Grace will participate in a Habitat for Humanity project by working with two other churches on a Rehab of a home in Snellville. The house is located at 3877 Burnt Leaf Lane in Snellville. We will join with Christ the Lord Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8:00 am—4:00 pm and with All Saints Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 28 from 8:00 am—4:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer to help with the build, please contact David Berfield @ (678) 662-7543 or sign up on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
NEW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
February 3, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
Why not look for love in all the right spiritual places? Introducing NOOMA: A six week Adult Sunday School program by Pastor Rob Bell. This special six week program is now in its’ second week. Join us on Sunday, February 26th @ 10:00 am in the Youth Room as we continue looking at the joys, struggles, and complexities of relationships between men and women based on Old Testament scripture from the Song of Solomon and the Book of Proverbs. Suitable for all ages and audiences (but most likely the hottest Sunday School Class you will ever experience). Join us Sunday, February 26th, at 10 am in the downstairs Youth Lounge to see and discuss how and why it’s so important to be spiritually grounded in all aspects of love.
SOUP & SANDWICH DINNERS, WORSHIP & DRAMAS DURING LENT
February 3, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
We invite everyone to join together to share dinner on Wednesday evenings @ 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall prior to worship services during 
the Lenten season. Please bring your favorite soup and sandwiches to share. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. We will provide drinks.
Lenten dinners will be on the following Wednesday evenings: February 29th, March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, March 28th.
Our worship services will begin @ 7:30 pm with our Holden Evening Prayer and will feature our special Seven Deadly Sins dramas.
HUNGER WALK
February 2, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
Each year Atlanta area churches join together to participate in a Hunger Walk which raises money for local food pantries.
Amazing Grace will participate in this year’s Hunger Walk on Sunday, March 11. We will meet after the 11 am worship service on Sunday, March 11 to travel to Turner Field.
Concert Benefiting the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry
February 2, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
You are invited to a concert, benefiting the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry.
The Peachtree Symphonic Winds & the Peachtree Band of Jazz will perform on Thursday, March 29th @ 8:00 pm @ McKendree United Methodist Church, located on 1570 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Amazing Grace’s very own Bob Schwartz will be one of the concert’s musicians.
You are invited to enjoy light Hors D’oeuvres starting @ 7:00 pm, prior to the performance.
A $10 donation is suggested, along with much needed canned goods, all of which will be given directly to the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry. The Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry is a local food bank which feeds thousands of neighbors in need.
2012 WOMEN’S RETREAT
January 8, 2012 : Pastor Jason Talsness
2012 WOMEN’S RETREAT
Friday, April 13th – Sunday, April 15th
“An Attitude of Gratitude” – some time for women of the congregation to gather and reflect, have fun and serve around the concept of giving thanks in any circumstance. We have space for 20 participants, but need 10 people with a firm commitment to stay two nights to make this a go. Like last year, it will be possible for participants to join us for Saturday only as well. We’re headed back to the retreat facility at Lutheranch, west of Atlanta.
Cost: $28.00/night, plus food cost TBD. There is a sign up sheet in the entryway at church or you can email or call Jill Knueppel – 678-985-9078, jillknueppel@bellsouth.net.
Sign up Deadline : Sunday, April 1 , 2012 (no kidding!)
Multimedia Help Requested for Worship Services
December 5, 2011 : Pastor Jason Talsness
Little known fact: St. Isidore of Seville is the patron saint of the Internet, computers, computer users and computer technicians. Amazing Grace is 
putting together its own “St. Isadore’s Guild” of technologically minded folks in our congregation. They will be trained on the multimedia system and will take care of technology needs during worship services (running the PowerPoint and sound system.) Interested persons (age 11 and up) should contact David Trevino at (770) 979-9577 or ddtrevino@yahoo.com.
Last updated August 17, 2011
