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, Bud Mattson, Steve Hoffman
++ 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 Rev. Carl and Chenhsi Hanson/South Korea
++ For those celebrating birthdays this week at Grace:
Marian Buckendahl, Dave Bodholdt, Patrick Lynch
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – November 1st – 8th, 2026
SUNDAY – All Saints’ Day
9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School/Bible Class
WEDNESDAY – 9 AM, Ladies Bible Study
5:30 PM, Midweek
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
1 PM, Dorcas
3 PM, Otsego Place
SATURDAY – 5 PM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School/Bible Class
ALL SAINTS’ DAY REMEMBRANCE
Ron Dierenfield December 23, 2026
Lloyd Boettcher March 19, 2026
Ginny Lewis May 13, 2026
In joyful expectation of the resurrection to life eternal, we remember before the Lord, our departed family and friends who have gone before us in faith and all those who are in our hearts and minds this day.
Fall Festival – BIG THANK YOU!
The 2026 Fall Festival has ended. We had some very nice auction items, good baked goods on the bake sale, and a very tasty turkey meal with pies and lot of orders to go! We want to thank all that helped with everything to make this year’s event the success that it was…. from the people setting up tables to get ready, to the final clean-up crew…and everything in between. If you were unable to help or attend, please consider joining us next time. Even though work was involved we had fun, fellowship, and a fantastic time having members of the community and our own church members come to the event. The end result was a collection of around $6,000 to go toward spreading the gospel and working for the Lord. (A few auction item payments are still coming.)
We also want to acknowledge those businesses/people around town that donated to the meal: Curt & Annette Stern for the turkey, Fareway/ dinner rolls, Hy-Vee/ 250 butter packets, Smoking Herford’s Jose & Nancy for cooking the turkey, Nathan Jensen, and Thrivent gift card of $250.
Myrna and Connie
MISSION CENTRAL – Our adopted missionary from Kenya, Shara Osiro along with her husband, Michael, will be speaking at Mission Central, Mapleton, IA at 1 PM on Saturday, November 7th. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the Lord’s Work in Africa.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization: Every child deserves access to a faith-based education, and the Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization helps make that possible. Your gift provides tuition assistance to Iowa families who want a Lutheran education for their children, but need a little help getting there. Iowa offers a tax credit of 75% the cost of your donation, so your generosity goes even further. Give today and help a student grow in knowledge, character, and faith. Learn more at iowalutheransto.com or contact Dewey at 712-260-2991