Welcome!
JOIN US AS WE ARE A PEOPLE GROWING IN OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND ONE ANOTHER.
Since 1894, Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake has been a center of worship and making a difference in people’s lives. It is people growing together to make a difference with our lives, confident that Jesus is using us to be the people of God in this world. Grace has a long proud history of involvement in the community and world. We are also active and support in many community and worldwide ministries. Grace welcomes you.
Grace's 130th Anniversary
September 27th, 2024
Sunday, October 13th – We will celebrate Grace’s 130th Anniversary during worship and coffee hour. Special guest Pastor Anna-Kari Langseth-Johnson. There will also be a short Congregational meeting to approve a bylaw change – increasing annual meeting time from January “through February.”......
Oktoberfest
August 30th, 2024
Grace will be hosting an Oktoberfest on September 28th from 5p- 8p.
We’ll have an array of foods; pulled pork, Reams brats, Hot Dogs. Accompanied by sides; coleslaw, baked beans, tossed salad, Desserts galore, we guaranty there will be brownies and many other delectable sweets. We will have water, Lemon aide, Apple Cider, coffee and tea....
Parents Day Out
July 1st, 2024
2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 9:15am - 1:15pm Mondays and/or Wednesdays September 9, 2024 - May 21, 2025 PLAY BASED CURRICULUM FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS......
Holiday Bake Sale
November 1st, 2024
Candice Hopkins is coordinating the bake sale again this year on Dec. 14th. We are looking for BAKERS ! Candice has secured Thrivent Action Team funds and will be able to purchase some baking ingredients for you to use again. To help in your baking tasks, flour, sugar, brown sugar, and misc. will be available for you to pick up on Saturday, Nov. 30th morning and available through the following wee...
Fall Rummage Sale at Grace
September 27th, 2024
October 4th and 5th – Fall Rummage Sale -
Come on down. Click here for more details...
Line Dancing at Grace
September 27th, 2024
LINE DANCING every Wednesday through December 15th from 6-7 pm in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome...
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is in Back In Session✝️ 📖 🎉
👍 🥳 ALL ARE WELCOME! 😀 ✝️
Fall Sunday School for 3 year olds – 13 year olds will begin again on Sunday, September 15th and continue thereafter on every 1st and 3rd Sunday. Please see Janice Muncie, Pat Penfold, or Marty Bradley to sign up. New students welcome.
By signing up for our email mailing list, you'll be recieving weekly e-blasts with news about our services and weekly events, including news and updates about virtual services during COVID-19
Latest NewsLetters at Grace
November 2024 Newsletter
November 1st, 2024
November 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!You can now download this edition of our newsletter below! Stay up to date with news at Grace and information regarding our community.......
October 2024 Newsletter
September 27th, 2024
October 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!You can now download this edition of our newsletter below! Stay up to date with news at Grace and information regarding our community.......
September 2024 Newsletter
August 30th, 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!You can now download this edition of our newsletter below! Stay up to date with news at Grace and information regarding our community.......
August 2024 Newsletter
July 29th, 2024
AUGUST 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!You can now download this edition of our newsletter below! Stay up to date with news at Grace and information regarding our community.......
July 2024 Newsletter
July 1st, 2024
JULY 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!You can now download this edition of our newsletter below! Stay up to date with news at Grace and information regarding our community.......
PASTORS MESSAGE
From the desk of Pastor David,
What goes around comes around. “Things are Tough All Over” was the title of a 1982 Cheech and Chong movie made during the high inflationary period of those days. And here we are again. The demand for affordable housing far exceeds the supply. The world of work is changing rapidly, and no one knows which jobs will survive. Prices are up significantly for many goods and services. Let me share a personal story to that end. My 20-year-old car with 150,000 miles finally cried “no mas” and tapped the mat. I am now of the age in which many new cars for sale today are selling for more than I paid for my first house many years ago. To paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, used cars are no bargain either. Many of the better-named brands less than 5 years old, but still with 100,000 miles on them, are selling for not much less than their newer models! Through God’s providence, I found the deal of a lifetime in a 10-year-old car with 90,000 miles and a manual transmission for a very reasonable price. Value truly does lie in the eye of the beholder.
But even I as a pastor catch myself occasionally fantasizing about cruising down the street in my brand new, fully-paid-for Tesla with leather seats and all the razzle dazzle technology. It’s an easy trap to fall into, living in a land of plenty and prosperity. But don’t worry. This letter is not an appeal for you to give more money to the church. We’ve certainly done enough of that this year and your faithful support continuously inspires me. This letter is more a warning not to be enchanted by the allure of materialism, especially as we enter the frenzied period of “Holiday Sales.”. As the divide between the “haves” and the “have-nots” grows, it is easy to look at the shiny, sparkly things the world tempts us with. If we work harder to chase the glitter, then we take our eyes off the real prize.
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)
Blessings to you.
Pastor David
Pastor’s Hours at church
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm – 9 pm
Saturdays from 9 – noon
Sundays from 8:30 am for 3-4 hours
By appointment when requested
What goes around comes around. “Things are Tough All Over” was the title of a 1982 Cheech and Chong movie made during the high inflationary period of those days. And here we are again. The demand for affordable housing far exceeds the supply. The world of work is changing rapidly, and no one knows which jobs will survive. Prices are up significantly for many goods and services. Let me share a personal story to that end. My 20-year-old car with 150,000 miles finally cried “no mas” and tapped the mat. I am now of the age in which many new cars for sale today are selling for more than I paid for my first house many years ago. To paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, used cars are no bargain either. Many of the better-named brands less than 5 years old, but still with 100,000 miles on them, are selling for not much less than their newer models! Through God’s providence, I found the deal of a lifetime in a 10-year-old car with 90,000 miles and a manual transmission for a very reasonable price. Value truly does lie in the eye of the beholder.
But even I as a pastor catch myself occasionally fantasizing about cruising down the street in my brand new, fully-paid-for Tesla with leather seats and all the razzle dazzle technology. It’s an easy trap to fall into, living in a land of plenty and prosperity. But don’t worry. This letter is not an appeal for you to give more money to the church. We’ve certainly done enough of that this year and your faithful support continuously inspires me. This letter is more a warning not to be enchanted by the allure of materialism, especially as we enter the frenzied period of “Holiday Sales.”. As the divide between the “haves” and the “have-nots” grows, it is easy to look at the shiny, sparkly things the world tempts us with. If we work harder to chase the glitter, then we take our eyes off the real prize.
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)
Blessings to you.
Pastor David
Pastor’s Hours at church
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm – 9 pm
Saturdays from 9 – noon
Sundays from 8:30 am for 3-4 hours
By appointment when requested
Service Times
Sunday Mornings
9:30 AM Service