 Join Us This Summer for Hero Central Vacation Bible School.
Grace Lutheran Church August 7-11, 2017 9:00am-Noon At Hero Central VBS We’ll Discover Your Strength in God! Explore your faith through hands-on art projects, science activities, outdoor games, tasty snacks and more. Meet up with old friends and invite someone new to join you! VBS is open to students entering 3K through 6th grade in the fall. Click Here to Register Online If you have any questions, you can contact Katie by Email or at 262-377-4770. Holy Week at Grace offers you many opportunities to worship our Lord as we follow the story of the last week of Jesus' life.
Maundy Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. - Holy Communion and Pastor Paul's sermon on what Jesus said and did for us at the Last Supper will be at the heart of our Maundy Thursday worship. Good Friday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. - "Cursed Be He" is our Good Friday worship. In Galatians 3 the Apostle Paul declares that when Jesus was hung on the cross he took upon himself the curse for our sins. This powerful service is filled with a series of dramatic readings on Jesus' sacrifice for us as well as music and prayer. Easter Worship Sunday, April 16 - Come to hear and celebrate the best news the world has ever received- the tomb is empty, Jesus rose from the grave and he promises to raise us, too! Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m.- Come early to discover the empty tomb! We begin the service in quiet and candlelight. We celebrate with songs and praise, and take time to remember our baptism into Jesus' death and resurrection. Hand bells will offer special music. Traditional Worship, 8:00 a.m.- A service filled with beautiful Easter hymns, liturgy, remembrance of our baptisms, children's message and music by the Jubilation and Bell Choirs. Celebration Service, 10:30 a.m.- The Praise Team leads us in this service of joyful celebration of the empty tomb. Children's message and special music will also be a part of our Easter worship. Invite your friends and bring your family to hear the resurrection story, and be filled with new life in Christ!  Each year Grace Lutheran puts on an original play. Our plays are rather silly and light-hearted, but they deal with serious and important biblical themes and teachings.
This year’s play “Choices” is about . . . well . . . it’s about making choices. It’s about making good and godly choices in our lives. The title sort of fits. Using the stories of Adam and Eve (how to make bad choices), Jesus’ Temptation (how do choose for God in difficult times) and incidences from Jesus’ ministry our play illustrates how God and Jesus teach us how to make the right choices in our lives. It’s not a boring play. You’ll see a talking serpent (ala Genesis 2) and Jesus’ temptation as a TV game show (definitely not ala Luke 4), a show that includes a Mafia Hitman and a Roman Emperor. We even have the Good Samaritan entering on a skateboard. Our cast of thirty eager actors and actresses are ready to put on our play for you. The play will be performed at both the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sunday, March 19th. We hope you will join us for this fun and enlightening morning. 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany - the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. In honor of this anniversary our Lenten Wednesday worship services are designed around one of Luther’s most famous writings, Luther’s Small Catechism. This small booklet was designed to help parents teach their children the basic beliefs of our Christian faith with simple explanations of the Ten Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, Lord’s Prayer and of our Lutheran sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.
During Lent our 7:00 p.m. services, which will use the beautiful “Holden Evening Prayer”, will focus each week on one part of Luther’s Small Catechism and how it ties into the story of Jesus. March 8 – The Ten Commandments – God’s laws on how to relate to him and to others are the basis of our lives. Jesus’ ministry was built around how he taught the Ten Commandments, and God’s other laws, in deeper, more meaningful ways. They guided Jesus’ ministry. March 15 – The Apostles’ Creed – The Creed is nothing more than a brief summary of what we believe; an easy-to-remember Gospel in miniature. The Second Article of the Creed focuses on who Jesus is and what he has done for us which is at the heart of Lent. March 22 – The Lord’s Prayer – Jesus taught this prayer to his disciples. It is the model of a perfect prayer as it calls upon us to focus, in prayer, on our relationship with our Heavenly Father, on our own faith, and on our relationships with others. Luther called upon Christians to know this prayer, to say it daily and let it guide us on our journey of faith. March 29 – Holy Baptism – Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. John’s gospel tells us Jesus even baptized others. Baptism in Jesus’ name was the entry rite into the church for the first Christians and continues to be so today. Luther explains to us what the water and God’s holy Word mean for us as followers of Jesus Christ. April 5 – Holy Communion – On the last night of his life Jesus changed the ancient Jewish Passover meal. He declared that the bread and wine shared at that meal were his body and blood. The power of the sacrament of Holy Communion ties us intimately to our Lord Jesus. Ash Wednesday, March 1st, marks the beginning of Lent. Join together for food and Fellowship at 6PM Wednesdays before each Lenten Service.
Grace groups host by cooking and serving the meals. Menus are different each week with peanut butter and jelly also available. The groups use the meals as a fund raising opportunity to support their organizations activities and other causes. Watch for the donation cans and please give what you are able for their work.
Look for the sign-up sheets to donate beverages and desserts. Any questions or want to help? Contact Laurie Gosselin (262)365-9355 With the new staff now set in place, it's a good time to let everyone know our normal schedules. Of course things can change, so it's always a good idea to make an appointment or call ahead, but these are generally when we are in the office with the exception of visits or other outside work duties.
The office is open Monday thru Friday from 9-12 and 1-4.
A pastor is always available in emergencies. Our cell phone numbers are always on the church voicemail recording- 377-4770. Please don't hesitate to call us if you need us. That is what we're here for. The second session for those wishing to join our Grace Lutheran family will be held this Sunday, January 15th at 9:15 a.m. in the conference room off of the gathering area. Members of our staff and church council will share with those in the class some of the many ministries at Grace and how new members can get involved. If you wish to be part of this class just call the church office (377-4770).
On Sunday Dec 11th, Grace's Jubilation Choir and Handbell Choirs led us in a special service titled "And a Little Child Will Lead Them." There were readings, communion, and lots of beautiful music. This is a worship we hope you all enjoyed! To listed to the music from the service click here.  Please join us on Tuesday, December 20 for a Christmas Sing-Along! We will be meeting at the Milwaukee Ale House (1208 13th Ave., Grafton) & singing Christmas Carols from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Take a break from the madness & enjoy some great food & fun! Be sure to come early to order your food & then meet us upstairs to warm up your wonderful singing voice. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Heidi at [email protected] or visit our facebook event page.  December brings Advent and Christmas, the seasons when Christians remember and give thanks for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This year we celebrate our first Advent and Christmas in our new church home. The holiday decorations should be beautiful!
We have many special worship services this Christmas to help us honor Christ and hear the Good News of his birth. On Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 there are three services.
All of the services will include the beautiful candle lighting during the singing of “Silent Night”. Glow sticks will be available for small children to use during the candle lighting. Christmas Day worship is at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 25. This is a service full of music and celebration. We will also receive Holy Communion. There is one service on Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m. This worship will also be filled with the beautiful music of the holidays. Please note that since Christmas Eve is on Saturday we will not have a Thursday evening worship service on December 22. Come and worship our Lord Jesus this holiday season! |
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