New Bible Study Starting December 7th: On December 7th at 7 p.m., Justin and Heather Evenson will lead a seven-week Bible study called “A Jesus Shaped Life.” The study will explore how to have more joy and peace with God and make an impact in the world. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact office@gracelutheran1.org

Clothing Drive Until November 30th: From November 16th through November 30th. We will be having a clothing drive for American Veterans (AMVETS). We will be accepting all new and gently used men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing during that time. Clothing should be in a plastic bag and placed along the back wall of the fellowship hall.

Bake Sale: Our Women’s Group will be hosting a bake sale on Sunday December 7th. You may bring baked goods on Saturday December 6th between 10 am and 11am or on 12/7 before worship.

WELCA Luncheon: Saturday December 13th at noon is the WELCA lunch at Crandalls in Hebron. Pay for lunch at the restaurant in cash, and there will be a freewill offering for people in need.  All women of Grace are invited to attend. You may also bring a guest. There is a signup sheet in the church narthex (lobby). Limited to 30 people.

WELCA Meetings: WELCA meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 10:00am in Luther Hall. All women are invited to attend. No meeting on December 8th.

Confirmation and Sunday School Continue: Confirmation and Sunday School are now meeting each week. Sunday school during our 9:30am worship service and confirmation Wednesdays at 5:30pm.

Music Ministry at Grace: We are seeking more folks to become involved with music at Grace. If you are interested in sharing your voice, instrumental ability or have no musical background but would like to learn how you might be involved, please contact Tara at jzzldy8@sbcglobal.net  There are opportunities to help lead the weekly hymns, sing with our choir, or help provide special music on holidays, as well as for Sunday services. All are welcome, ages 12 and up [younger considered], and no level of experience is required. And you need not make a long-term commitment.

If you can support Grace through your offering, we would be grateful. You can give to Grace online through this link (https://rb.gy/tnkhvf) or by mailing your offering directly to the church (P.O. Box 425 Richmond, IL 60071).

Pastor Andy's sermons are now available each week on a podcast! You can download and listen to them on either Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tz9zel

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L68G2T

Like our Facebook Page (https://bit.ly/3bwLObx) and subscribe to your YouTube page (https://rb.gy/qipr23). This will help you stay up to date with our worship services and other videos that we put up throughout the week. Grace is also now on Instagram follow us at glc_richmond

We are still praying for you!  If you would like to have someone’s name read on our prayer list for the Sunday morning services simply email office@gracelutheran1.org church their name.

If you need anything at all we are here for you. You can contact Pastor Andy at 630-615-9227 or through his email (pastor@gracelutheran1.org)