Midweek Advent Worship

Advent Vespers Services

      Wednesday December 5^th and 12^th  - 7 pm

Longest Night Service

      Wednesday December 19^th  - 7 pm

Take a moment to “take a breath” and fill your soul this busy season. 

Come worship at our Midweek Advent Vespers services on December 5^th and 19^th at 7 pm.  These worship services will be about 30 minutes and will allow space for some quiet and peace in God’s presence. After worship, there will be time for us to enjoy some refreshments and each other’s company.

On Wednesday, December 19^th, we will hold our annual Longest Night worship service.  

The Longest Night is a special worship service, deriving its name from the approaching Winter Solstice – the longest, darkest night of the year. The Longest Night is not a reference to a length of time (or the length of the worship service!) but to our deepest need for hope, comfort, and peace in our lives and souls. There will be a time for lighting candles in memory or in hope, for prayers asking for God to take away our fears and pain, and for communion with the promise of God’s presence with us.  

Those who have attended the Longest Night have found it to be very meaningful, especially at this time of year. It is also the perfect opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor who you know to be feeling sadness or loss in this season.  

We all know that December is a month of a lot of activity and hustle and bustle.  Come to Midweek Services and be filled spiritually.  It is true preparation for the Advent of our Lord! 

Sunday, December 12th – Super Sized Sunday School Christmas Event

Jesus Gives Us the Power to Know God

Sunday, December 9th 

We’ve been having a great time with our new Sunday School ministry this year.  Come and join us for our December event as we explore how Jesus Gives Us the Power to Know God! We’ll be singing, learning, creating, playing, and eating together as we do every month, but this Sunday we’ll be focusing on what Christmas is all about!  

We will gather at 10:20 am and finishing up at 12:20 pm.  This is the perfect event to invite friends and neighbors!  All children and youth are welcome!  

Christmas Eve Barn Service 4 pm

We’re heading out to the country again this year to worship the newborn Christ Child in a powerful setting - a barn!  Yes – a barn with straw, animals, and the quiet outdoor peace of that first Christmas when the baby Jesus was laid in a manger.   You’ll want to dress warm – so boots, coats, and mittens are welcome wear for the evening.  

Directions to the Rodawold Farm at 17292 Ballou Road:  Go east on Ballou Road off of Route 102.  (You’ll be turning at the electric plant on the corner of 102 and Ballou).  Go east about 5 miles and cross Chicago Road.  Continue east for another 2.2 miles and the farm is on the north side of the road.  

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 10 pm

Our 10 o’clock service will be the traditional candlelight service many us have grown to know so well over the years.  We will hear again the story of Christmas - the birth of Jesus and the Word made flesh. We will join in the Christmas carols and hymns that mean so much to us. There will be special music and instrumentalists (including Pastor’s daughter, Anna!)  We will gather for Holy Communion - and of course ending our service by candlelight.  Come and worship during our Christmas Eve Candlelight service. 

Super Size your Sunday School Experience!

October 14, 10:30 am. Ages 3 through Jr. High are welcome to join in the festivities.

2012 Pet Blessing

...in the church yard, Sunday, October 21 after worship, about 10:30 am.  All species (and their owners) are welcome.

Welcome home, Pastor Chris!

Pastor Chris Beamsley returns Sept. 9 after wandering (not aimlessly) MN and AK wilderness areas.  Join us at 9 am to welcome him back.  Thanks to Pr. Peter Mannoja for filling in this summer, and for Pr. Marcia Urban for filling in Sept. 2.

Relay for Life, annual summer event

www.relayforlife.org/wilmingtonbraidwoodil Visit the website to support Grace Lutheran's Relay for Life team.  The event is on August 4.  Team member or not, you're welcome to join us in the celebration of cancer survivors.  Plenty of food and activities...event starts at 4 pm at the Wilmington High School.

Summer is here for sure!

Join us for worship at 9 am every Sunday.

April 22...the Easter celebration continues!

Join us at 9 am for the continued resurrection message and Holy Communion. Stay afterwards for a few minutes...cup of coffee and a little refreshment.

Just one Sunday of Celebration? NO!

Join us for week two of the Easter celebration.  Worship at 9 am includes Holy Communion.  Stay for fellowship time.

Good Friday Worship Service, 7 pm

Join us April 6 as we are reminded of Jesus' crucifixion and the promises that await us on Easter morning.

Holy Week observation continues

April 4, 7 pm, Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion.

Palm Sunday Observation 9 am

Hear the Passion story from St Mark and celebrate the Lord's Supper.  Take a palm home.  Stay after worship for fellowship time, Sunday School and Adult Forum.

Midweek Lenten Worship Services

Join us at 7 pm for worship on Wednesdays during Lent.  Stay for a few minutes afterwards for refreshments and fellowship time.

Ash Wednesday Worship 7 pm

Join us for Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion at this meaningful service that marks the beginning of Lent.