Weekly Announcements of Grace Lutheran Church
A warm welcome to every one of you in Jesus’ name!
Visitors, please sign our guest book, giving your full address.
May the good news of God’s love fill your life with light and
peace and joy!
Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
1407 W. 5th Street
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
Office: 732-5005; email: [email protected]
website: www.gracestormlake.org
Pastor Bradley W. Ketcham, 515-205-3845
Pastor Pedro Lopez, Hispanic Pastor, 571-606-7600
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
++ Save, O Lord, all those who have none to pray for them, save, too, all those who will not pray
++ For Carolyn Schultz, Joan Johnson, Angie Kutz, Judy Ketcham
++ For the catechumens starting classes this week: Aliyah, Kolten, Jaxson, Ellie, Nora, Emme, Micah, and Chase
++ For the work of Christ in the Hispanic community
++ For those who faithfully serve in all branches of the military and law enforcement
++ For those who are unchurched or lost in the darkness of unbelief
++ For Shara Osiro/Kenya
++ For those celebrating birthdays this week at Grace:
Brian Hansen, Hailey Reimers, Ashton Snyder, K.M. Johannson
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – October 11th – 18th, 2026
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School/Bible Class
11:15 AM, Council Meeting
TUESDAY – 9 AM, Circuit Pastors
5:30 PM, Mary and Martha
WEDNESDAY – 9 AM, Ladies Bible Study
5:30 PM, Midweek
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
11:15 AM, 2-day Preschool Chapel
5:30 PM, Elder’s Meeting
FRIDAY – 11:15 AM, 3-day Preschool Chapel
SATURDAY – 5 PM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School/Bible Class
FALL FESTIVAL – The Fall Festival at Grace will be Sunday, October 25th from 4:30 – 7 PM. Reformation Service will be at 3 PM. Silent Auction items can be brought to church beginning Saturday, October 17th. There will be a table in the Narthex to put your items on. Bake Sale items need to be priced and brought to the church basement by 3:15 PM on Sunday, October 25th. The menu will be turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, dinner roll and pie. Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex for your opportunity to volunteer to help at this event. Please contact Connie at 712-299-3404 or Myrna at 712-291-0362 with any questions. $4500 was raised last year and used for the Parsonage roof and downstairs refrigerator.
SAVING HY-VEE RECEIPTS – Once again Storm Lake Hy-Vee receipts can be saved and given to the Preschool as a fund raiser. They must be dated between October 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026. There is a collection box in the card room and under th calendar by the Preschool room. Monies raised are used for supplies and equipment.
PANCAKE SUPPER – St. John Lutheran Church (402 Lake Ave) in Storm Lake will host its annual Pancake Supper on Sunday, November 15th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Tickets are $6.00 and can be purchased in advance at the church office or at the door that evening (Kids 5 and under are free). As always, the menu will include our delicious pancakes, sausages, applesauce, and beverages. Proceeds will be given to the Swaddling Clothes program at St. John. Thank you for supporting our Pancake Supper and the Swaddling Clothes program!
FROM SWADDLING CLOTHES AT ST. JOHN, STORM LAKE: A special THANK YOU to those who attended the LWML Zone Fall Gathering at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 4. We sincerely appreciate the donation of diapers and wipes and box of clothing from the Ingathering. 41 packages of wipes, as well as diapers for 17 children were collected! If anyone is interested in future donations or helping work at this community outreach, please call the St. John, Storm Lake church office at 712-732-2400. Our ‘store’ is open the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 am-11:00 am. The next one is Saturday, November 14th.
HOPE FOR LIFE – Hope for Life (formerly Cornerstone for Life) will be having their annual banquet on Tuesday, November 10 at 6 PM at Summit Church, 1000 Main, Alta, IA. To buy a ticket or host a table call or text 712-299-1707.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOUR – The Good Shepherd Hour has been broadcasting the Word of God throughout Northwest Iowa and beyond for over 70 years! If you wish to support this ministry there are forms on the table in the Narthex that can be filled out and sent in.
ACH FORMS – ACH forms are available on the table in the Narthex if you are interested in having your offering automatically withdrawn from your account weekly or on the 1st Monday of the month. You can put your completed form in the church mailbox of Sandy Martin or Loren Pearson and contact us for any questions. Thank you!