High School Graduate Recognition

During Sunday worship at 9 am June 6.

This Week at Grace - May 23

Today, May 23
Worship with communion 9 am
Sunday School (last day) 10:30 am
Congregational Meeting 10:30 am
Teacher Luncheon 11:30 am

Monday, May 24
Lamp articles due today
Weight Watchers 10 am
Bible Study 11 am
AA Meeting 7 pm

Thursday, May 27
Pr. Chris at East Conference Meeting

Friday, May 28
Friday Crew 9 am

Saturday, May 29
Weight Watchers 9:30 am

Sunday, May 30
Worship 9 am


Upcoming Events. . .
Tuesday, June 1
Summer Preschool 9-11:30 am
begins Tues., Wed, Thurs.
through June 17th

Sunday, June 6
Recognition of H.S. Graduates
Outdoor Worship

Monday, June 14
Vacation Bible School at the
First Methodist Church thru
Friday, June 18th

The Kuzma Care items for May:

Jell-O, pudding, cake mixes

Outdoor Worship on June 6th

Come join us for worship on Sunday, June 6th as we worship in our beautiful courtyard. This will be the first of three outdoor worship services this summer. Chairs will be set up for the service, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair and to dress casual for the morning. In case of inclement weather that day, we will worship in our sanctuary.

Community VBS needs your help!

VBS is Monday, June 14- 18th.

Plans for holding Community Vacation Bible School have begun. There is a sign up sheet in the fellowship hall if you would like to help out or you may contact Lynn Stehlik at 815/476-5302 or lynn.stehlik@gmail.com for more information or to say, “Yes! I’ll help!”

Congratulations to our High School Graduates

Grace will be recognizing our high school graduates on Sunday, June 6th during worship.

It’s graduation time at our Preschool!

Our preschool year came to an end this week with a graduation night. We thank God for our preschool ministry, the staff, and most importantly the children we have been blessed with this past year!

Grace Lutheran Summer Preschool

We will be holding a three week fun filled curriculum for preschoolers again this summer. The session begins on June 1st and runs through June 17th. It is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 – 11:30 am. Children must be at least 3 years old, but any child that has not started kindergarten yet is welcome. Space is limited and is filling up fast. Registration sheets can be found on the Welcome Table.

Sunday School ends another year

Today is our last day of Sunday School for the school year. It has been a great year and we thank God for the children and youth in our midst and for all the teachers and leaders who serve to make this ministry possible. Job well done!

Semi-annual congregational meeting - Sunday, May 23

Our meeting will be held today, following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to elect members of our Council and to review our financial situation.

Pentecost Sunday - May 23

We celebrate the Spirit of God that claims us, gathers us, and welcomes us into Christ’s body the Church.

This Week at Grace - May 16

Today, May 16 – New Member Sunday
LSSI Sunday with Pr. Dan Schwick
Worship 9 am
Sunday School 10:30 am
Sunday School ice cream party
(immediately following Sunday School)
Church Council Meeting 10:30 am

Monday, May 17
Weight Watchers 10 am
Preschool Chapel 10:30 am
Bible Study 11 am
AA Meeting 7 pm

Tuesday, May 18
Preschool Chapel 10:30 am

Wednesday, May 19
Preschool Year End Picnic 8:45 am
Preschool Graduation 7 pm

Thursday, May 20
Pr. Chris at Campfirmation
Planning Meeting in Sycamore
Choir Practice 7 pm

Friday, May 21
Friday Crew 9 am

Saturday, May 22
Weight Watchers 9:30 am

Sunday, May 23 – Pentecost Sunday
Worship 9 am
Congregational Meeting 10:30 am
Sunday School (last day) 10:30 am
Sunday School
Teacher luncheon 11:30 am
Piano Recital 2:00 pm

The Kuzma Care items for May:

Jell-O, pudding, cake mixes

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Want to share our prayer shawl ministry with someone or learn how to be a part of it yourself?
Please let Marie Christian or Cindy Filas know today or mark the Ministry Opportunity Sheet and we will have one of our leaders contact you.

VBS is Monday, June 14- 18th.

Community VBS needs your help!
Plans for holding Community Vacation Bible School have begun. Please contact Lynn Stehlik at 815/476-5302 or lynn.stehlik@gmail.com for more information or to say, “Yes! I’ll help!”

Congratulations to our High School Graduates!

Grace will be recognizing our high school graduates on Sunday, June 6th during worship.

It’s graduation time at our Preschool!

Our preschool year comes to an end this week with an end of the year picnic on Wednesday and a graduation service that night. We thank God for our preschool ministry, the staff, and most importantly the children we have been blessed with this past year!

Women of the ELCA – Salad Luncheon/Book Exchange - May 19

Do you enjoy reading and have books at home you've read? Come to the meeting May 19th, at 11:30 a.m., at the home of Joyce James in Coal City. Bring the books you've read and exchange books with someone else. Please bring a salad to share, enough for five people. Coffee and lemonade will be provided. A short business meeting will follow the luncheon.

Semi-annual congregational meeting Sunday, May 23

Our meeting will be held Sunday May 23 following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to elect members of our Council and to review our budget for the year.

Welcome New Members

We officially welcome new members today. Let’s all celebrate the gift of these people and families as we welcome them to Grace.

Grace Lutheran Summer Preschool

We will be holding a three week fun filled curriculum for preschoolers again this summer. The special summer session begins on June 1st and runs through June 17th. It is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 – 11:30 am. Children must be at least 3 years old, but any child that has not started kindergarten yet is welcome. Space is limited and is filling up fast. Registration sheets can be found on the Welcome Table.

Welcome Dan Schwick from LSSI

Did you know that we make some of the valuable work done by Lutheran Social Services in Illinois possible? We do! And that means we are making the difference in the lives of seniors, children, youth, and families throughout our state. Welcome Pr. Schwick and thanks for sharing with us today.