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 Jon Jensen, Angie Kutz
++ For this year’s Catechism class – Ellie, Aliyah, Chase, Jaxson, Kolten
++ 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 God to provide a spirit of reconciliation and peace for this nation
++ For Rev. Tim and Lisa Beckendorf/LBT
++ For those celebrating birthdays this week at Grace:
Emmelyn Stern, Don Altena, Evan McAtee
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – January 25th – February 1st, 2026
SUNDAY – 8 AM, Bible Class
9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School
11 AM, Congregational Meeting
WEDNESDAY – 9 AM, Ladies Bible Study
5:30 PM, Midweek
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
FRIDAY – 8 AM – 5:30 PM, Life Line Screening
SATURDAY – 5 PM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
SUNDAY – 8 AM, Bible Class
9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
10:15 AM, Sunday School
NEW YEAR, NEW FAMILY DIRECTORY – Please contact the office (732-5005) if you have moved, have a different phone number, or anything else that needs to be changed in the directory.
LUTHERAN WITNESS RENEWAL – It’s time to renew Lutheran Witness. I will be contacting those who are already subscribed to this magazine. If you wish to receive Lutheran Witness in your home please contact the office before February 1st. The yearly cost is $31.10 a year for 11 issues and includes Iowa District West news. Checks should be made out to Grace Lutheran Church.
LIFE LINE SCREENING – Life Line Screening will be at Grace Lutheran Church on Friday, January 30, 2026. Life Line Screening is the nation’s leader in Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Screening. If you are interested in booking an appointment there is a sheet in the Narthex that tells you all you need to know.
FROM THE OFFICE – Annette will be out of the office February 6 – 13th. It’s time to head south to warmer temps and to see the children! If there is anything for Grace Notes please have them into the office by Tuesday, February 3rd.
THANK YOU – On behalf of the men, women, children, infants, couple, families, and church workers we serve who will receive the help they need because of your generosity, thank you! Your gift of $1,o15.44 was received in our office on January 12, 2026. Wonderful! An answer to prayer! God bless the Saints at Grace.
Rev. Max Phillips, Lutheran Family Service
CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS AND BOARD CHAIRS
President – Larry Schultz
Vice-President – Butch Ivers
Secretary – Michele Lynch
Treasurer – Loren Pearson
Financial Secretary – Sandy Martin
Elders – Marty Peck, Jason Hoffman, Stan Kraemer, Everett Fowler
Board of Missions and Stewardship –
Board of Education/Youth –
Board of Social Ministry – Taylor DeMey
Board of Trustees – Steve Musfeldt
Board of Finance – Loren Pearson, Sandy Martin
OFFERINGS
Needed to meet Budget – $4985
January 18 – $3662
ATTENDANCE
January 18 – 76