News for Grace
Here’s what’s happening at Grace April 6, 2025
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The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Luke 20:17 |
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Pray with us…
We believe prayer changes things! God hears us and answers.
We take to the Lord in prayer…
…those who call upon the Lord for Healing: Kathy Buesch Charlie Burnson (Cousin of Kathy Buesch) Marcia Dunn Liz Cusack Andrew Fox Cameron Grant (Son-In-Law of the Romans) George Grothpietz (Brother-In-Law of the Chalbergs) Jeff Hansen (Family Friend of Priscilla Stebbings) Shirley Heath (Friend of Shirley Morgenthaler) Audrey Kelly (Freind of Astrida and Gerry Roman) Andrea & Craig King (Cousins of Ms. Alanna) The Kontos Family (Friends of Paige and Andrew Brudniak) Garry Lawson (Friend of Barb & Chris Quinn) Ann Lindstrom Sheila Maher - Aunt of Miss Mimi Shirley Morgenthaler Rick Morrissey (Brother-in-law of Priscilla Stebbings) Nigel Morrissey (Nephew of Priscilla Stebbings) Gary Netzer Tim Olk (Friend of Jeanie Schmidt) George Ramirez Marilyn Ramirez Jeanie Schmidt Beth Shelstad (Sister of Priscilla Stebbings) Bea Soefker Sandy Stachula Keith Stebbings (Son of Priscilla Stebbings) Dieter Tantius and those we name and hold in our hearts.
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Portals of PrayerThe April-June copies of Portals of Prayer are available on the table in the Narthex/Hallway. |
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Join us this Wednesday, April 9th, for a meal and/or worship.
Please note that this will be our last meal for the year.
Meals will be served from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the Gotsch Activity Center. (Stop in any time). You need not bring anything, just join us for a meal and time of conversation.
Following the meal, at 6:30 pm, join us for a brief evening prayer service and Hymn Sing.
We will learn of Christ’s Passion - the time before His death on the cross. |
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On Easter Sunday, April 20th, we will share the Fellowship Coffee with Higher Ground Church between each of our services. Bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice will be served. If you care to donate some cookies, coffee cake, or other treat, please feel free to do so! (They need not be homemade!) |
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES Palm Sunday, April 13th:
Maundy Thursday, April 17th:
Good Friday, April 18th: Noon: Reading of The Passion with Preschool 5. 5:30-6:15 pm: Higher Ground Church. 7:00 pm: Tenebrae-The Service of Darkness.
Holy Saturday, April 19th:
Easter Sunday, April 20th: 9:30 am: The Resurrection of our Lord! Service of Holy Communion. Fellowship with Higher Ground following the service. 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church.
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| Bible ClassA six-week Sunday Bible Class will resume in the church office April 27th through June 1st. We will read and discuss Luther’s Small Catechism. The class offers the opportunity to see how Lutheranism confesses and teaches essential elements of the biblical message and translates them also into our living out of this message. No need to bake a cake to come, but the investment of heart and mind will fill you wonderfully well. Please join us. |
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Please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex/Hallway, so we can order the correct number of books. Thank you. |
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HELP US COLLECT 75 BOXES OF CEREAL!! As part of the Northern Illinois District’s Shine Event, starting tomorrow Monday, April 7th, Seeds of Grace will be collecting new unopened boxes of cereal to help support our local food pantry. We hope to collect 75 boxes in celebration of Grace’s Diamond Anniversary! Then on Friday, April 11th, we will line up the boxes like a row of dominoes and watch the boxes fall together to celebrate our 75th years of outreach to the Northbrook Community. |
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THANKFUL THURSDAY Beginning this Thursday, April 10th, we will be collecting baby items for Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries of East Dundee. They are a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Items they specifically need are NEW or GENYLY USED: Women’s Athletic (or non-skid) Running Shoes: Size 6-10 Compression Knee Socks Baby Clothes: Spring/Fall Jackets sizes 1-12 Months Maternity Clothes (tops, shorts and pants) Small and Medium Sizes Nursing Tank Tops - All Sizes
You can also donate to their Amazon Wishlist by clicking here: |
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We pray for the MaschoffandMeijafamilies of Seeds of Grace as they learn and grow in their faith journey. |
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We give continued thanks for our teachers and staff serving the Kingdom of God through Seeds of Grace!
You are valued, you are loved, you are not alone!
Please hold them in your daily prayers for guidance, patience, and wisdom. |
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Our next Family Worship will be held next Saturday, April 12 at 4:30 pm in the Fellowship Room. |
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Happening this week at Grace:
Today, April 6th: The Fifth Sunday in Lent Northern Illinois District SHINE WEEK!! 9:30 am: Holy Communion with Coffee and Fellowship to follow. 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church.
Monday, April 7th:
Wednesday, April 9th: 9:30 am: Seeds’ Chapel with Pastor Tim. 10:45 am: Shine Parade! (Weather Permitting). 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Lenten Fellowship Meal. 6:30 pm: Evening Lenten Prayer Service.
Thursday, April 10th:
Friday, April 11th:
Sunday, April 13th: Palm Sunday. 9:30 am: Procession with Palms, Service of Holy Communion, and Fellowship Coffee to follow. 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church.
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Ministry Partner of the Month: St. Matthew’s Soup Kitchen-El Comedor San Mateo via Lutheran Church Charities.
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Serving This Lord’s Day:Preaching and presiding over the supper: Rev. Paul KlopkeLeading the people’s song: Jonathan Kohrs & Parish ChoirServing as Deacon & Reading the Scriptures: Ron NeumannLast Week’s Attendance: Wednesday, 6:30 - 5 Sunday, 9:30 am - 28 |
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