Posts with the category “grace-message”

Our PDO class is growing! We now have 8 students registered for Wednesdays! Some families have expressed an interest in attending on Mondays, too. We are planning on opening up Mondays in January if we can get at least 5 registered. Please let me know if this is something you might be interested in.  Read More

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 10:30-1pm. Join us for an unforgettable Noon New Year's Eve Party for the WHOLE family as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new year. Line dancing, face painting, games, soft drinks, party favors, and more.  Read More

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.”...  Read More

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.  Read More

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...  Read More

workday (clean up, minor repairs, etc.) at church on Saturday, June 29th at 9 am.  Read More

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 Twyla Strom if you are interested.  Read More

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY SATURDAY, MAY 4TH AT 8 AM. We will meet in Fellowship Hall with the Scouts for clean-up on Empire Road.   Read More

Saturday, April 13th 4 – 7 PM in fellowship hallCome join us for a Spaghetti Supper as we will be supporting Northern Illinois Food Bank with half of the free will donation profits. All are invited.➢Pasta              ➢Red Sauce w/ & w/o meat➢Meat Balls     ➢Salad        ➢Garlic Bread  ➢DessertsCarry out available...  Read More

LENTEN BIBLE STUDIESSaturdays at 3 pm:  March 2, 9, 16Wednesdays at noon with soup lunch:  March 6, 13 and 20 Note that the Bible Study on Wednesdays will be a repeat of the study from the previous Saturday.  ...  Read More

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Grace's Christmas Cookie/Baked Goods/Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 am – 1 pm. Please sign up to provide baked goods and/or help with the Bazaar. Baked goods may be dropped off on Friday December 15 at church between 1-3 am, 5 – 7 pm or Saturday December 16 by 8 am. Flour, sugar, eggs, butter, etc. are available in the church kitchen for your use.  Read More

PASTOR MERCURIO’S CALL TO GRACE LUTHERAN was officially approved by the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA on July 11th and his first Sunday as our called Pastor was July 16th.  WELCOME PASTOR!...  Read More

May 19 & 20 (set-up May 18) – Yes, the Spring Rummage SaleThurs. - May 18 – set-up – 9am – until late afternoon/finishedFri. - May 19 – Sale: 9am – 4pm – volunteers needed by 8:30 and throughout the daySat. - May 20 – Sale: 9am – 2pm – volunteers needed throughout the day ; ** 2pm Clean-UpDonations are being accepted after church services April 30, May 7 & 14.   Larger items to be dropped off May ...  Read More

Registration has begun for the Grace Roadrunners trip to Niagara Falls, September 18-23. Some places and sights we’ll be exploring are Notre Dame, RV/MH Museum, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and many sites around Niagara Falls including Niagara on the Lake and Old Fort Niagara. As we head back home we’ll see a Jaws with Paws demonstration and Rutherford B. Hayes’ home. This trip will cost $1100-$1300...  Read More

Pastor Mercurio with guest preacher, Vicar Sharai Jacob from Geneva Lutheran Church.She will complete her training at the end of July and be open to a call then. You will have an opportunity to hear her preach once again on May 7th....  Read More

Life Line Screening will be at Grace on March 31 - 8 am - 5 pm.  For more information see Lifelinescreening.com on the internet....  Read More

Saturdays, February 25 through March 25 9:00 am coffee; 9:30 am Bible Study Wednesdays, March 1 through March 29 Noon soup luncheon; 12:30 pm Bible StudyYou are welcome to attend any or all of these.  Please sign up if you canbring coffee treats or soup on any of these days.   Read More

The pool table in our Youth Room is available to you!  Requirements include:  $50 donation and purchaser must disassemble and transport the table.  Please spread the word among your family and friends.  We will advertise to the public after February 15th....  Read More

Valentine's Line Dance Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity! 2/11/2023 5-9pm.   Read More

Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve Services - 3 pm and 7 pm at Grace
                            Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day Worship at 9 am  Read More

Shopping??   Shopping??   Please support Grace through your Amazon purchases via "AmazonSmiles" link and earmarking Grace Lutheran of Lily Lake as your charitable organization. "Grace of Lily Lake" link is: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2806605 .  Note: Please ensure it says "St Charles, IL" as the location (there are many organizations that will be closely named).   Grace receives a direct quart...  Read More

DECORATING OUR CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS. Join in the fun of decorating the church for Christmas on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH AT 9 AM. All helpers are welcome...  Read More

** FALL ** RUMMAGE SALE OCT 14TH AND 15TH BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!  Read More

Sunday School kick off was September 18th and the two classes went very well!Sunday School meets the first & third Sundays.Ages 3 - 6 will meet during the entire worship service time.Ages 7 - 11 will meet at the beginning of the worship service and will come to the sanctuary for communion at the close of the service. Please contact Marty Bradley, Kelly Diehl or Pat Penfold if you have questions.  ...  Read More

Invitation from Grace Neighbors to All MembersJamie and Trevor, who live by the church's west driveway have invited the folks of Grace Lutheran Church to come to their "Pond Party." Trevor, as part of his work, makes these ponds and now has constructed one in their backyard. In Jamie's words, they are "super excited" to have everyone see it, and they graciously invited all of us to come by on Satu...  Read More

JOIN US FOR A PET BLESSING SERVICE! Pastor will be holding a pet blessing service on Saturday, September 17th, outside at the pavilion. Time to be announced. No reptiles please.  Read More