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 Angie Kutz, Judy Ketcham, Carol (Connie Riessen’s sister), Cory Kollbaum
++ That in His Mercy our Lord would thwart evil
++ 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, Charles and Cheryl Ferry and family/Romania
++ For those celebrating birthdays this week at Grace:
Butch Ivers, Curt Stern, Lillie Hoffman, Ian Hoffman, Helen Holliday, Ellen Dierenfield
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – June 28th – July 5th, 2026
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Bible Class
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
1 PM, Dorcas
3 PM, Otsego Place
FRIDAY – Church Office Closed
SATURDAY – Happy 4th of July
NO 5 PM, Divine Worship Service
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
No Bible Class
SERVICE INFORMATION – Because the 4th of July falls on a Saturday this year there will be NO Service at 5 PM. There will be Divine Service/Holy Communion on Sunday, July 5th at 9 AM. No Bible Class on July 5th.
INSTALLATION AT GALVA – You are cordially invited to join the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 406 Monona Street, Galva at the installation of Pastor Matthew J. Christian on July 12 at 4 PM. After the service concludes, enjoy a time for fellowship and a catered supper in the church basement. Kindly RSVP your name and number attending by July 5th to 712-210-0504 so we can plan.
SUPPORTING NEW MISSIONARIES – Rev. Charles and Cheryl Ferry who are missionaries in Romania will now be one of our new families that we will be supporting with our Mission donations. Rev. Ferry grew up in Milwaukee. He is an associate regional director and assists the regional director in the LCMS mission work in the Eurasia region based in Romania. His wife, Cheryl, grew up in Oskaloosa, IA and has a degree in elementary education from Concordia, Seward, Neb. They have 7 children. One grown son and 6 daughters. Please check out your mailbox for more information on the Ferry’s and the work they are doing in the missionary field.
ENGAGED IN MISSION – Engaged in Mission: Congregation and Community, September 18th -19th at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1844 Highland Dr., Carroll, IA. Speakers at Rev. Dr. Quintin Condiff and Dr. Heath Trampe. This is an opportunity for both pastors and laity to learn about, discuss, and consider how to be effectively engaged in God’s mission where they are. Mission is not far away because there are people in our communities who need to hear the Gospel and God has given us the opportunity to engage with them. Registration and Hotel information: htts://tinyurl.com/EngagedinMission Registration is required by September 1st.
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!
June 28, 2026 – Proper 8 (Pentecost 5)
Scripture: “Whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” — Matthew 10:38
Stewardship Sentence: As followers of Christ, we take up our cross and offer our lives in sacrificial
service and faithful stewardship.
Building Healthy Families: Many years ago, our Lutheran ancestors left behind the familiar
and came seeking religious freedom in a new land. We celebrate that freedom this week, even
as we recognize growing challenges to our religious liberty. Join us in praying for our leaders,
both in government and in our LCMS church. May God strengthen them to boldly speak and
act in ways that secure our freedom not just to have faith, but to live out that faith in the public square.
Your prayers for the staff and leadership of Lutheran Family Service as they proclaim, teach, and live out
God’s good plan for life, marriage and family are also appreciated. Happy 250 th birthday, America!
www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service