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 family of Sheila (Brock) Cairns who passed away recently
++ 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. Charles and Cheryl Ferry family/Romania
++ For those celebrating birthdays this week at Grace:
Audrey Friedrich, Justin McAtee, Bruce Forbes, Makayli Snyder
THIS WEEK AT GRACE – September 20th – 27th, 2026
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
No Bible Class
10:15 AM, Rally Sunday for Sunday School
WEDNESDAY – 9 AM, Ladies Bible Study
THURSDAY – 10 AM, Methodist Manor
SATURDAY – 5 PM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
SUNDAY – 9 AM, Divine Worship/Holy Communion
No Bible Class
10:15 AM, Sunday School
Schedule for September
Saturday evenings
5 PM Divine Service with Communion September 19, 26 Rev. Alan Miller
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
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.
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.
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!