Posts with the category “community-message”

Holiday Bake Sale
by Marla Roach on 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...  Read More
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Fall Rummage Sale at Grace
by Marla Roach on September 27th, 2024
October 4th and 5th – Fall Rummage Sale - Come on down. Click here for more details  Read More
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Line Dancing at Grace
by Marla Roach on September 27th, 2024
LINE DANCING every Wednesday through December 15th from 6-7 pm in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome  Read More
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Summertime Kids Event
by Marla Roach on 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....  Read More
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Grace Roadrunners Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg
by Marla Roach on 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 Roadrunner mailbox in the church office or see Suzanne Girsch.  Read More
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Rebecca Circle Meeting
by Marla Roach on 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. Join us to see how you can enjoy Christian fellowship, prayer and the extending of God’s love and example to the whole world   Read More
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Lymphedema education
by Marla Roach on March 29th, 2024
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024, 11:15am, EDUCATION HOUR ON THE TOPIC OF LYMPHEDEMA At Grace Lutheran in the large Sunday School room in the basement  Read More
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Easter Breakfast
by Marla Roach on February 29th, 2024
EASTER BREAKFAST, Sunday March 31st at Grace from 8:30 – 11 am; worship at 9:30...  Read More
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Rummage Sale
by Marla Roach on December 11th, 2023
Always grateful for our past success and future rummage sales!  At the previous fall sale, we had a steady flow of visitors/shoppers, lunch was prepped for our volunteers on Friday and Saturday.   Our separate areas to shop are spread around the Grace property: under the pavilion with clothing, etc. (coordinated by Cathy Whiteside) garage/outdoor related items (coordinated by Linda Smykowski), jew...  Read More
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Grace Sunday School
by Marla Roach on July 31st, 2023
FALL SUNDAY SCHOOLSunday School for 3 through 12 year olds will start on September 10th. This is also the Sunday the time for worship will change to 9:30 am.  We are looking for more volunteers to teach and assist.  Please prayerfully consider volunteering and contact Marty Bradley for more information and to volunteer....  Read More
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Vacation Bible School
by Marla Roach on May 1st, 2023
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Churchopen to all Grace members on June 26-30 9:00 am - 11::45 am (M-TH) 9:00 am - 10:00 am (F) For ages 4 through Grade 6. And students in Grade 7 and up can register as youth crew leaders* Fee: $10/child (payable first day of VBSS. *There is no fee for student volunteers) Registration opens May 1st.43W301 Plank Road Hampshire, IL 601www.stpe...  Read More
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Kane County Voting at Grace on April 4th
by Marla Roach on March 26th, 2023
April 3rd Set up for the Kane County Consolidated Election and voting on the 4th in Fellowship Hall...  Read More
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Habitat For Humanity Fundraising Event
by Marla Roach on March 26th, 2023
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Author Arne Walker devotional books
by Marla Roach on March 6th, 2023
Pastor Arne Walker (former pastor at Grace) has written 2 new devotional books.  Several copies are available at Grace and can be had for a donation to Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic.  The Clinic is a community clinic which provides quality healthcare for the medically uninsured who live or work in Sevier County, Tennessee.  Pastor Walker has been a long-time supporter of the Mountain Hope Goo...  Read More
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Beginner/Family Friendly Line Dance Lessons!
by Marla Roach on February 27th, 2023
Line Dance Lessons! Kids and families welcome. Classes will be customized for those in attendance. 100% of donations go to Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake.   Read More
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Why we should care about Martin Luther
by Marla Roach on February 27th, 2023
A four-part virtual series on Wednesdays, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22 at 7 pm Presented by Dr. Candace Kohli, Assistant Professor of Lutheran Systematic Theology and Global LutheranismRegister at:  https://lstc.edu/event/learning-communities-individuals...  Read More
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Ashes at the Elburn Metra Station
by Marla Roach on February 21st, 2023
ASHES AT THE ELBURN METRA STATIONWe will again be providing ashes on foreheads for anyone who wishes them at the Elburn Metra Stationon Wednesday, February 22 from 6:30 am to 7:30 or 8 am.If you wish to join us in this outreach ministry, please sign up in the gathering room. “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”...  Read More
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Chili Cookoff and Bingo
by Marla Roach on January 31st, 2023
Saturday, March 4 (5 to 8 pm)Bring a pot of chili - or not! Come and enjoy.  Family friendly.  All are welcome!  CHILI COOK OFF & Bingo...  Read More
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Boy Scout Girl Scout Pancake Breakfast
by Marla Roach on January 31st, 2023
BOY SCOUT TROOP 46 & GIRL SCOUT TROOP 946 WILL HOST APANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12          8 am – 11 amFellowship HallFree with offering...  Read More
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ELCA Good Gifts Donations
by Marla Roach on December 13th, 2022
ELCA Good Gifts and Global Barnyard donations accepted through December. See info in gathering room at church FAQs What are ELCA Good Gifts?ELCA Good Gifts are a creative, meaningful way to support the ministries of the ELCA that mean the most to you and your loved ones. These gifts are real examples from projects currently supported through ELCA churchwide ministries: the ELCA Fund for Leaders, E...  Read More
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Cookie Sale And Bazaar
by Marla Roach on December 13th, 2022
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF LILY LAKECHRISTMAS COOKIES, BAKED GOODS & BAZAAR Saturday, December 17th - 9 am to 1 pm COOKIES - $6.00 PER POUND* Avon*Christmas Décor*Frontier Soups*Local Honey*Handmade Winter Scarves*Mary Kay*Scentsy*Silpada/Grace & Heart Jewelry*Stampin’ Up Cards*Young Living/Chair MassageChildren may decorate a cookie.       Take your picture with Santa. Grace Lutheran Church:  Parking at re...  Read More
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Swedish Christmas Saint Lucia Festival
by Marla Roach on November 21st, 2022
SWEDISH CHRISTMAS & SAINT LUCIA FESTIVAL at Bethany Lutheran Church inBatavia on Saturday, Dec. 3 rd at 3pm. Reservations are required, 630-414-9700. $15 foradults and $8 for children 6-12. Swedish American children’s choir will be performing....  Read More
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Boy/Girl Scout Wreath/Greenery Orders
by Marla Roach on October 21st, 2022
BOY/GIRL SCOUT WREATH/GREENERY ORDERS will be taken today, Oct. 23 and next Sunday, Oct 30 after worship service. Please seek out one of the Scouts after worship to place your order. Delivery is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 27....  Read More
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Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Event
by Marla Roach on September 29th, 2022
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK EVENT, OCT 15TH Again, we are partnering with Bethlehem Lutheran for a volunteer event at Northern Illinois Food Bank on October 15th.  Dennis Finney is heading this up and wants those who plan on volunteering to send him their names and email information.  The shift time is 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the West Suburban location 273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL.  If you have an...  Read More
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Lazarus Home Update
by Marla Roach on September 3rd, 2022
LAZARUS HOME UPDATE Lazarus House serves men, women and children connected to the schools of Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles and western rural Kane County who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  It is the only emergency shelter serving central Kane County that is open around the clock, 365 days a year. Grace currently contributes on 5th Sundays by making and delivering sandwiches to them.LAZARU...  Read More
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Volunteer Pottawatomie Habitat For Humanity
by Marla Roach on September 3rd, 2022
POTTAWATOMIE HABITAT FOR HUMANITYGrace Lutheran Representative is Nancy CorbageNews:  This is the 25th anniversary of the Pottawatomie Habitat for Humanity Partnership – building homes for families in need of affordable housing in the Northern Fox Valley area.  The latest build on Spuhler Drive in Batavia was just completed and are looking to start the next build on Stanton Drive in St. Charles.  ...  Read More
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Local Bowling League
by Marla Roach on August 11th, 2022
BOWLING LEAGUE The Lutheran Fellowship Bowling League, a joint league among area ELCA Churches, is looking for adults 18 or older to join us every other Sunday for an evening of adult Christian fellowship. Bowling skill or experience not required. Contact Nick Rex for more information at 630-742-5836 (text or voicemail) or lutheranbowling@gmail.com.  Read More
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Elburn Days Parade 2022
by Marla Roach on August 5th, 2022
2022 Elburn Days Parade: Heidi Anderson and Cathy Whiteside are organizing a float for the parade on August 19, 2022, to represent Grace Church. Volunteers are needed to help plan the theme and decorations for our float. Kelly Diehl has offered the use of his trailer. The Elburn Lions theme for the 2022 Parade is “ELBURN LIONS Soar to the Skies for Eyes!” The Lions have many charities they sponsor. Through Recycle for Sight, Elburn Lions collects new and gently used eyeglasses, sunglasses, hearing aids and cell phones and cell phone chargers. Grace has a collection box for used glasses in the Gathering Room. Those donations are then passed on to the Elburn Lions. Please contact Heidi Anderson (630/746-5073) or Cathy Whiteside (630/605-1096). Thank you in advance for any help you can give us with this project.  Read More
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