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 Joan Johnson, Angie Kutz, Judy Ketcham, Valerie Harmon
++ 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:
Fern Bjorklund, Mick Koeppe, Spencer Forbes, Jace Munger, Kolbie Mattson,
Michele Gustafson, Joan Radke
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – October 4th – 11th, 2026
SUNDAY – LWML Sunday
9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School/Bible Class
2 PM, LWML Zone Gathering @ Grace
WEDNESDAY – 9 AM, Ladies Bible Study
5:30 PM, Midweek
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
SATURDAY – 5 PM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School/Bible Class
11:15 AM, Council Meeting
LWML SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Saturday, October 3rd, cookies will be served after service and on Sunday, October 4th, cinnamon rolls will be served.
ZONE FALL GATHERING – The Zone Fall Gathering will be held on Sunday, October 4th Registration at 2 PM. Meeting begins at 2:30 PM at Grace. Cost $10 includes registration fee and Zone treasury. Theme: Let Your Light Shine. Speakers will be Kendra Willhoite and Veronica Demski, young women representatives at District Convention in Okoboji. Ingathering: diapers sizes 1-7, pull-ups sizes 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, and wipes for Swaddling Clothes. Offering will be divided between Newell and Alta Food Pantries.
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FORMS – ACH forms are available on the table in the Narthex if you are interested in having your offering automatically withdrawn from your account weekly or on the 1st Monday of the month.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!
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!
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.