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
++ For Richard and Nancy Marshall as they celebrate the birth of a beautiful granddaughter on June 3rd, Parker Mae Marshall, daughter of Neil and Jade Marshall of Cedar Rapids.
++ 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 Shara Osiro/Kenya
++ For those celebrating birthdays this week at Grace:
Lois McConkey, Everett Fowler
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – June 21st – 28th, 2026
SUNDAY – Happy Father’s Day
9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
No Bible Class
TUESDAY – 9 AM, Lutheran Confessions District Pastor’s Study
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
SATURDAY – 5 PM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Bible Class
NO BIBLE CLASS – There will be no Bible Class on Sunday, June 21st. Pastor needs to leave right after Divine Service.
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.
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 Rev. 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 21, 2026 – Proper 7 (Pentecost 4)
Scripture: “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent
me.” — Matthew 10:40
Stewardship Sentence: As disciples sent by Christ, we steward our lives as His representatives,
receiving and serving others in His name.
Building Healthy Families: “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and
yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” We at Lutheran Family Service affirm this
quote from Billy Graham as we recognize the incredibly vital role fathers play in the lives of
their children and families. Fathers are needed by their children, and by their children’s
mother! On this special day when we celebrate Fathers, notice and thank the men you know who are
leading their families through these challenging days. God bless our fathers, today and always!
www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service