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Here’s what’s happening at Grace

October 4, 2026

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,

and one who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:25

When: Saturday, October 17 at 11 am - 1 pm

Where: Feed My Starving Children

742 E Park Ave

Libertyville, IL 60048

At Grace Lutheran Church/Seeds of Grace and Higher Ground Church, we joyfully witness as fellow servants in Christ, distinct in our ministries yet united in faith and service. We believe that true community grows through serving others and that humble compassion builds the strongest foundations. We are excited to invite you and your family to join us for a volunteer event at Feed My Starving Children, where we will help pack nutritious meals for children and families facing hunger around the world.

This is a hands-on, family-friendly opportunity to make a real difference while getting to know the other folks who occupy the Grace Lutheran building. Children ages 5+ are welcome to participate alongside a parent or guardian. All levels of participation are welcome, as it is more than just packing and lifting boxes. 

• Please respond to Julie Chung, Fellowship Coordinator, by clicking the button below or at: julie@highergroundchurch.net

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:

• Thomas Brubaker (father of Pastor Tim Brubaker)

• Kathy Buesch

• Charlie Burnson (Cousin of Kathy Buesch)

• Dee Calkins

• Patrice Conoway (friend of Ron Neumann)

• Liz Cusack

• Andrew Fox

• Bob Glassner (husband of Shirley Morgenthaler)

• Cameron Grant (Son-In-Law of the Romans)

• Jeff Hansen (Family Friend of Priscilla Stebbings)

• Shirley Heath (Friend of Shirley Morgenthaler)

• Audrey Kelly (Friend of Astrida and Gerry Roman)

• Craig King (Cousin of Ms. Alanna)

• 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

• Tim Olk (Friend of Jeanie Schmidt)

• Jim Porter

• Caroline Reitenbach (Friend of Astrida and Gerry Roman)

• Jeanie Schmidt

• Bobbi Schroeder (Friend of Barb Quinn)

• Beth Shelstad (Sister of Priscilla Stebbings)

• Bea Soefker

• Fr. Tom Spahn

• Keith Stebbings (Son of Priscilla Stebbings)

• Priscilla Stebbings

• Dieter Tantius

• Kevin Wojtan

• Gene Wong (Friend of Astrida and Gerry Roman)

• those we name and hold in our hearts

Grief Support Group

Higher Ground offers a monthly Virtual Grief Support Group for anyone seeking a safe, compassionate place to share, listen, and find support.

For dates and the online meeting link, contact Leigh Brubaker at leigh@highergroundchurch.net.

Happening this week at Grace:

Today, Sunday, October 4th: The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost.

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

• 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church, with Fellowship to follow.

Monday, October 5th:

• 8:30 am - Noon: Northern Illinois District of the LCMS Leadership Conference at Concordia River Forest.

Tuesday, October 6th:

• 9:30 am: Tippy Toes Dance School.

• 10 am: Seeds’ Chapel with Lois Stewart from the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.

  
  

Wednesday, October 7th:

• 11:30 am: Fun-Drive Rummage Sale Drop Off to Savers, Hoffman estates.

Thursday, October 8th:

• 9:30 - 10:15 am: Amazing Athletes.

Sunday, October 11th: The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost.  

Pastor Appreciation Sunday

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

• 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church. Fellowship to follow.