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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. Boy & Girl Scouts, Election Polling Site, and many other community groups utilize the building and property of Grace. We are also active and support in many community and worldwide ministries. Grace welcomes you.
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......
Grace Volunteer Workday
May 30th, 2024
workday (clean up, minor repairs, etc.) at church on Saturday, June 29th at 9 am....
Music and Arts Forum
April 28th, 2024
The purpose of the Grace Music Arts Forum is to foster and further the development of music and arts at Grace Lutheran Church and in the greater Lily Lake community, including Music/Art Studies, Music/Art Events or Music/Art Lessons and fundraising. A yearly amount up to $500.00, which is administered by the Rebecca Circle, is available. Applications are due by September 1, 2024. Please contact...
Summertime Kids Event
July 1st, 2024
Saturday, July 27th at Grace from 11 am to 1 pm. Children ages 4 to 13. May bring one friend. Program, games, crafts and picnic. Please RSVP to Marty Bradley or Janice Muncie.......
Grace Roadrunners Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg
May 30th, 2024
Registration for the September Roadrunner trip has begun. We will be leaving Grace on Sunday, September 15th and return Saturday, September 21st. Some places we’ll be visiting are Anakeesta: a new attraction in Gatlinburg, Dollywood, the Island in Pigeon Forge, The Biltmore in NC and Brushy Penitentiary. The estimated cost of this trip will be $1400-$1450. Registration forms will be in the Roa...
Rebecca Circle Meeting
May 30th, 2024
of the Rebecca Circle. Hostesses are Kay Kinsel and Nancy Corbige.
Opportunities to serve include……
Maintaining our “Little Library”
Supervising our “Prayer Shawl Ministry”
Changing our floral decorations through the seasons
Soup Sales
Managing our “Music and Arts” Scholarship funds
And so much more. ...
SUNDAY SCHOOL & SUMMERTIME
School is in recess until the fall! Look for possible summer events for the kids. Thank you to all the kids and teachers. 🍉🏖
👍 🥳 NO registration required. ALL ARE WELCOME! 😀 ✝️
If you wish to help plan summer events please contact Marty Bradley. Thank
you to all the kids and teachers. Likely in fall, Sunday School for 3 through 13 year olds will resume every 1ST and 3RD SUNDAY at 9:30 am in the Grace Room. Please prayerfully consider volunteering
and contact Marty Bradley for more information and to volunteer.
you to all the kids and teachers. Likely in fall, Sunday School for 3 through 13 year olds will resume every 1ST and 3RD SUNDAY at 9:30 am in the Grace Room. Please prayerfully consider volunteering
and contact Marty Bradley for more information and to volunteer.
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PASTORS MESSAGE
From the desk of Pastor David,
I recently listened to a roundtable discussion among clergy from different denominations: a Roman Catholic priest, an Episcopalian minister, a Lutheran pastor, a Baptist preacher, and a Pentecostal minister. During the discussion, the question was asked, “How long are your sermons?” The Catholic and Episcopalian both said about 5 minutes; the Lutheran said 15-20 minutes; and the Baptist and Pentecostal said 45 minutes to an hour. Then the Episcopalian said something that I guess I knew subconsciously, but never gave it much thought. She said, “Well, the Catholics and Episcopalians are more sacramental, and the Baptists and Pentecostals are more Word oriented. (A sacrament is a religious ritual that is divinely influenced and directed). She was trying to justify her short sermon time, but her statement caused me to ponder the differences among the five faith traditions.
Sacramental churches (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican (the Roman Catholic church severed from Rome by Henry VIII and nationalized), and Episcopalians (the Anglican church in America) all have a long tradition of statues, paintings, stained glass windows, candles, chanting, ancient and traditional hymns, altars adorned with white linen and silver chalices, priests in colored flowing robes administering holy water from golden buckets and incense of myrrh from a swinging censer. There is a strong mysticism in their worship. They recognize and practice many sacraments: baptism, communion, confirmation, confession and penance, anointing of the sick, marriage, and holy orders (“last rites include a combination of the preceding). Their liturgy is filled with piety and spirituality. There is a quiet nobility to their services, like the crowning of a new king.
On the other end of the spectrum, Baptists and Pentecostals don’t claim any “sacraments,” per se. They recognize Baptism and Communion but call them “ordinances” or practices that symbolize the teachings of Jesus and remind them about him. Many newly formed churches in these traditions will meet in a rented school cafeteria in which tables may be adorned with a half-eaten, discarded PB& J sandwich, but no white tablecloths or chalices. Music tends to be modern, loud, and electronic. You will probably not even find a cross in their services. However, what they lack in liturgical tradition, they more than make up in expository preaching. They want their people to know God’s word for what it says, what it means, and how it applies to them. Every member brings a Bible to service and opens it along with the preacher, diligently following along and taking notes. Regular reading of one’s Bible and memorizing verses is highly encouraged.
And what about us Lutherans? How do we compare? “In medias res,” (in the middle, all things). I believe we have taken the best of both these extremes and, over our 500+ year tradition, blended them into a worship experience that is holy, noble, and pleasing to God. That is why I am a Lutheran.
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
I recently listened to a roundtable discussion among clergy from different denominations: a Roman Catholic priest, an Episcopalian minister, a Lutheran pastor, a Baptist preacher, and a Pentecostal minister. During the discussion, the question was asked, “How long are your sermons?” The Catholic and Episcopalian both said about 5 minutes; the Lutheran said 15-20 minutes; and the Baptist and Pentecostal said 45 minutes to an hour. Then the Episcopalian said something that I guess I knew subconsciously, but never gave it much thought. She said, “Well, the Catholics and Episcopalians are more sacramental, and the Baptists and Pentecostals are more Word oriented. (A sacrament is a religious ritual that is divinely influenced and directed). She was trying to justify her short sermon time, but her statement caused me to ponder the differences among the five faith traditions.
Sacramental churches (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican (the Roman Catholic church severed from Rome by Henry VIII and nationalized), and Episcopalians (the Anglican church in America) all have a long tradition of statues, paintings, stained glass windows, candles, chanting, ancient and traditional hymns, altars adorned with white linen and silver chalices, priests in colored flowing robes administering holy water from golden buckets and incense of myrrh from a swinging censer. There is a strong mysticism in their worship. They recognize and practice many sacraments: baptism, communion, confirmation, confession and penance, anointing of the sick, marriage, and holy orders (“last rites include a combination of the preceding). Their liturgy is filled with piety and spirituality. There is a quiet nobility to their services, like the crowning of a new king.
On the other end of the spectrum, Baptists and Pentecostals don’t claim any “sacraments,” per se. They recognize Baptism and Communion but call them “ordinances” or practices that symbolize the teachings of Jesus and remind them about him. Many newly formed churches in these traditions will meet in a rented school cafeteria in which tables may be adorned with a half-eaten, discarded PB& J sandwich, but no white tablecloths or chalices. Music tends to be modern, loud, and electronic. You will probably not even find a cross in their services. However, what they lack in liturgical tradition, they more than make up in expository preaching. They want their people to know God’s word for what it says, what it means, and how it applies to them. Every member brings a Bible to service and opens it along with the preacher, diligently following along and taking notes. Regular reading of one’s Bible and memorizing verses is highly encouraged.
And what about us Lutherans? How do we compare? “In medias res,” (in the middle, all things). I believe we have taken the best of both these extremes and, over our 500+ year tradition, blended them into a worship experience that is holy, noble, and pleasing to God. That is why I am a Lutheran.
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