Growing in Grace

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Growing in grace is not simply about trying harder or accomplishing more. It is about trusting more deeply in God and allowing God's grace to shape how we live, serve, and give. As we begin our fall stewardship emphasis, Growing in Grace, we celebrate the ways God's grace is already at work through Atonement's ministries, relationships, and generosity. Please take a moment to watch this brief introduction by Mark Porter and Bethany Porter as we reflect on what it means to continue growing together in faith and grace.

At Atonement Lutheran Church, we trust that God's grace is at work in our lives, in our congregation, and in the world around us. Our Growing in Grace fall stewardship emphasis invites us to reflect on the many ways God's generosity shapes our lives and how we can respond with gratitude and generosity of our own.

As we look toward 2027, we are invited to consider how our financial commitments help sustain and strengthen the ministries of Atonement. Our shared generosity supports four key areas of ministry:

Explore the resources below to learn about Atonement's 2027 ministry priorities, reflect on what God's Word teaches about grace and generosity, and spend time in Scripture, prayer, and personal discernment. Together, these resources can help guide you as you prayerfully consider your financial commitment to Atonement's ministries for the coming year.

During worship, we are sharing personal stories about how Atonement's ministries have made a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and our broader community. These stories remind us of the meaningful impact of our shared ministry and how the financial commitments and generosity of our congregation help make this work possible.
If you missed a story or would like to hear it again, you can watch the videos below or visit our YouTube channel.  

As we look ahead to 2027, we invite you to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to Atonement’s ministries. You can complete a digital Faith Response Card using the link below or place a completed paper card in the offering plate during worship on November 14 and 15. Your response helps Atonement’s staff and leadership plan faithfully and responsibly for the year ahead. 

On October 24, we celebrated our 6th annual Grace & Gratitude BBQ with an evening of great food, fun activities for the kids, college football on the “Trailer-gating” TVs, and plenty of fellowship! This annual gathering is our way of saying THANK YOU to everyone who generously shares their time, talents, and financial gifts to help make Atonement's ministries possible throughout the year. Thank you to all who attended and helped make this such a wonderful evening! Check photos from the evening below.

If you have questions regarding 2025 or 2026 stewardship, don't hesitate to get in touch with Dennis Allerheiligen or Keith Mundy.