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Here’s what’s happening at Grace

October 26, 2025

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)

• Ann Lindstrom

• Sheila Maher - Aunt of Miss Mimi

• Rev. Paul Marschke

• Shirley Morgenthaler

• Rick Morrissey (Brother-in-law of Priscilla Stebbings)

• Nigel Morrissey (Nephew of Priscilla Stebbings)

• Gary Netzer

• Andis Nikurs (Cousin of Astrida Roman)

• Tim Olk (Friend of Jeanie Schmidt)

• Caroline Reitenbach (Freind of Astrida and Gerry Roman)

• Jeanie Schmidt

• Beth Shelstad (Sister of Priscilla Stebbings)

• Bea Soefker

• Sandy Stachula

• Dave Stahl (Friend of Becky Chalberg)

• Keith Stebbings (Son of Priscilla Stebbings)

• Dieter Tantius

• Kevin Wojtan

• Gene Wong (Freind of Astrida and Gerry Roman)

• and those we name and hold in our hearts

75th Anniversary celebration!

On Sunday, December 7th, we will celebrate our 75th with the Divine Service and Holy Communion

at 11:30 am.**

A celebration lunch will follow in the

Gotsch Activity Center.

**Please note service time change for this day only.

Invites have been sent via email.

Please respond using the link below or sign up in the Narthex/Hallway.

Seeds of Grace Preschool 5

Mums near the entrance from Ron Neumann.

Thank you!

Pumpkins carved by the youth of Higher Ground Church.

Thank you for sharing!

What if one evening a month you could refresh your soul and make a meaningful connection with other women?  You’re Invited to the Grace & Gather Women’s Group at St. Peter, Arlington Heights!

The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 28th from | 6:30–8:00 PM in the St. Peter Life Center.

Gather with women from all ages and stages of life as we build meaningful relationships with each other and grow closer to Jesus. Bring your Bible and a friend. Come join us for a night of connection, encouragement, and laughter as we launch a brand-new season of Grace & Gather.

What to Expect:
• Making new friends and reconnecting with old friends.
• A short time in God’s Word.
• Conversation and laughter.

One Tuesday evening a month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
St. Peter Life Center
No need to RSVP

Schedule for 2025-2026 Year
October 28th
December 2nd - Advent Gathering
January 27th
February 24th
March 17th
April 28th
June 2nd - End of Year Celebration

A typical gathering includes:
-6:30-7:00 pm Gathering time around food and community.
-7:00-7:30 pm Devotion and Scripture led by a woman in our community.
-7:30-8:00 pm Discussion at tables to connect God’s Word to real life.

Happening this week at Grace:

Today, October 26th: Reformation Sunday (observed).

• 9:30 am: Service of Holy Communion. Fellowship Coffee to follow.

• 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church.

Tuesday, October 28th:

• 6:30 pm: Grace & Gather Women’s Group at St. Peter.

Wednesday, October 29th:

• 9:30 am: Seeds’ Chapel.

Thursday, October 30th:

• 1:00 pm: School Visit from Lois Stewart of the Northern Illinois District.

Friday, October 31st: Reformation Day.

• 10:30 am - Seeds’ Halloween Parade! (Outside, weather permitting)

Sunday, November 1st: All Saints Day

• 9:30 am: Holy Communion with Remembrance of the Departed. Coffee and Fellowship to follow.

• 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church.