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
++ 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:
Leah Schimmer, Kolten Iehl, Sandy Ivers
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – September 13th – 20th, 2026
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship
No Bible Class
11 AM, Spanish Outdoor Service @ Carroll
MONDAY – 5:30 PM, Circles General Meeting
TUESDAY – 5:30 PM, Deborah Circle
WEDNESDAY – 9 AM, Ladies Bible Study
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
5:30 PM, Elder’s Meeting
SATURDAY – 10 AM, LWML Fall Retreat @ Perry, IA
5 PM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship
No Bible Class
Schedule for September
Saturday evenings
5 PM Divine Service with Communion September 12, 19, 26 Rev. Alan Miller
Sunday morning
9 AM Worship Service NO Communion September 13 lead by Elders
Sunday morning
9 AM Divine Service WITH Communion September 20 and 27 Rev. Peter Maisenbach
There will be NO Bible Class during September
Sunday School Rally Sunday will be September 20
Midweek confirmation classes will begin in October
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 Monday, September 14th at 5:30 PM at Grace. A Baked potato bar and light dessert will be served at 5:30 PM with meeting to follow. All ladies are welcome.
LWML FALL RETREAT – The LWML Fall Retreat will be Saturday, September 19th 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.
OFFICE NEWS – It is time for the annual fishing trip into the wilds of northern Minnesota. Annette will be out of the office September 18 – 25. If there is any information for Grace Notes please have it to the office by September 15th.
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!