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 Laila Fraher (Chris and Katie Cleveland’s granddaughter) Angie Kutz, Judy Ketcham, Valerie Harmon, Jerry Cleveland (Chris’s father)
++ For students, teachers, and families as another school year begins
++ 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. Tim and Lisa Beckendorf/LBT
++ For those celebrating birthdays this week at Grace:
Brenda Koeppe, Bill Eimers, Jenna Sandgren
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – August 30th – September 6th, 2026
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Bible Class
TUESDAY – 6:30 PM, 75th Anniversary Planning Meeting
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, Bible Class
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – September is Meals-On-Wheels Month at Grace! Drivers are needed to deliver meals for the 4 weeks in September. To volunteer call Karen at 712-229-0696 or Jan Hallergren at 732-5158. Thank you for helping with this necessary service for the home-bound in the Storm Lake community.
75TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING – Tuesday, September 1st, at 6:30 PM Grace 75th Anniversary Meeting is planned. Please come with ideas to share with all.
ALL ARE INVITED – All are invited Sunday, September 13th at 11 AM to the Spanish Language Outdoor Service at Graham Park, Carroll, IA with Pastor Lopez.
CIRCLES GENERAL MEETING – The Circles General Meeting will be September 14th at 5:30 PM at Grace.
LWML FALL RETREAT – The LWML Fall Retreat will be Saturday, September 19 at the Perry Lutheran Home in Perry, IA. From 10 AM – 2 PM. Cost is $15. Speaker is Max Phillips. Registration forms are available in the office.
RALLY SUNDAY – This year Rally Sunday will be on September 20th.
FALL FESTIVAL – The Fall Festival at Grace will be Sunday, October 25th. Now is the time to start thinking about Silent Auction items you may want to contribute. More information to come.
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!
ZONE FALL GATHERING – The Zone Fall Gathering will be held on Sunday, October 4th beginning at 2 PM. at Grace.
October 9-10: CAMP OKOBOJI FALL VOLUNTEER WEEKEND
Fall Volunteer Weekend is a great way to share your time and talents while you enjoy God’s Creation at Camp Okoboji. Help prepare Camp Okoboji for the upcoming winter. Room and board will be provided for volunteers. Please save the date and make plans to come and help! For room and board accommodations, please call the office at (712) 337-3325!