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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. We are also active and support in many community and worldwide ministries. Grace welcomes you.
Grace Roadrunners Iowa Trip
June 27th, 2025
Spring Greetings! Plans are coming together for our 2025 Roadrunner trip –“Let’s Travel to Iowa.” The trip leaves Monday, September 22 and returns Saturday 27. We decided to concentrate on the NE corner of the state -Decorah, Dyersville, Mason City and Dubuque. ...
Preschool Registration Is Open
April 29th, 2025
Grace's preschool registration is open for 3 to 5 year-olds Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 9:15am-1:15pm running September 8, 2025 - May 13, 2026. Check out the preschool page for more information at https://graceoflilylake.org/preschool....
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - POTTAWATOMIE
April 29th, 2025
Habitat has started building a new house in St. Charles, north of Rte 64 and volunteers are needed. Times you may volunteer include, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. ...
Elburn days parade
June 27th, 2025
2025 Elburn Days Parade. 8/15/2025. Come join the float for the August 15th parade representing Grace Lutheran Church. Volunteers are needed to help decorate. ...
Picnic and Bingo at Grace
June 27th, 2025
Picnic and Bingo. ?Tuesday, July 15th at 12PM. Bring white elephant gift for bingo prizes. Everyone is welcome. ...
Childrens Event at Grace
June 27th, 2025
We will gather our Sunday School children and some friends on Saturday, July 19th from 11 am – 1 pm for crafts, games, food, and a Bible lesson, and maybe a song. Open to our Sunday School children from 4 to 12 years old. Each child may also bring a friend. Please text Marty Bradley (630-777-1074) with the number of children coming when the time comes so that we can plan for lunch and craft ite...


SUNDAY SCHOOL
sunday school is on summer break ✝️ 📖 🎉see you in fall!
👍 🥳 CALLING ALL KIDS - ALL ARE WELCOME! 😀 ✝️
Sunday School for 3 year olds – 13 year olds will run from September through May begin every 1st and 3rd Sunday. New students welcome anytime!
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PASTORS MESSAGE
From the desk of Pastor David, July 2025
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Matthew, Mark, and Luke all give us the same warning. And with two world conflicts now taking place, people are starting to wonder, “Is this the end of days?” (Jesus himself said that only the Father knows). On top of major wars, there seems to be one skirmish after another breaking out in cities across the world among citizens of the same country, a sort of localized outbreak of civil wars. What starts out as a peaceful protest soon descends into chaos and anarchy. Why is all of this happening now and how are we as believers supposed to respond?
First question first. “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” Moses wrote this thousands of years ago, and sadly, nothing has changed since. This is the effect of original sin. The evil acts of sinful humanity seem new and unexpected to us because we are living through it. But history teaches us that this type of activity has always existed. That doesn’t make it better or acceptable, but having insight into the why gives us some peace in understanding.
Now the bigger question. What can we do about the troubles around us? The short and discouraging answer is, nothing that will cause major changes to happen quickly. Our spheres of influence are too small to move world events. But that is not an excuse to do nothing. We can continue to love our neighbors and make disciples, changing the world one person at a time. We can also do what we’ve always done, pray. Pray for peace in the world and in our communities. Pray for safety, security, and calm in our country and in our neighborhoods. Pray that evil doers will repent of their evil ways and come to know Jesus. Love each other and don’t give up meeting together. While our individual actions have little effect on the world stage, our collective prayers can move God to make bold moves. And unlike us, His power and authority have no limits to make the world a better place. AMEN
Blessings to you, David
Pastor’s Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays plus Sundays and as needed and by appointment when requested.
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Matthew, Mark, and Luke all give us the same warning. And with two world conflicts now taking place, people are starting to wonder, “Is this the end of days?” (Jesus himself said that only the Father knows). On top of major wars, there seems to be one skirmish after another breaking out in cities across the world among citizens of the same country, a sort of localized outbreak of civil wars. What starts out as a peaceful protest soon descends into chaos and anarchy. Why is all of this happening now and how are we as believers supposed to respond?
First question first. “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” Moses wrote this thousands of years ago, and sadly, nothing has changed since. This is the effect of original sin. The evil acts of sinful humanity seem new and unexpected to us because we are living through it. But history teaches us that this type of activity has always existed. That doesn’t make it better or acceptable, but having insight into the why gives us some peace in understanding.
Now the bigger question. What can we do about the troubles around us? The short and discouraging answer is, nothing that will cause major changes to happen quickly. Our spheres of influence are too small to move world events. But that is not an excuse to do nothing. We can continue to love our neighbors and make disciples, changing the world one person at a time. We can also do what we’ve always done, pray. Pray for peace in the world and in our communities. Pray for safety, security, and calm in our country and in our neighborhoods. Pray that evil doers will repent of their evil ways and come to know Jesus. Love each other and don’t give up meeting together. While our individual actions have little effect on the world stage, our collective prayers can move God to make bold moves. And unlike us, His power and authority have no limits to make the world a better place. AMEN
Blessings to you, David
Pastor’s Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays plus Sundays and as needed and by appointment when requested.

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Service Times
Sunday Mornings
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