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JOIN US AS WE ARE A PEOPLE GROWING IN OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND ONE ANOTHER.
Since 1894, Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake has been a center of worship and making a difference in people’s lives. It is people growing together to make a difference with our lives, confident that Jesus is using us to be the people of God in this world. Grace has a long proud history of involvement in the community and world. Boy & Girl Scouts, Election Polling Site, and many other community groups utilize the building and property of Grace. We are also active and support in many community and worldwide ministries. Grace welcomes you.
Life Line Screening
March 6th, 2023
Life Line Screening will be at Grace on March 31 - 8 am - 5 pm. For more information see Lifelinescreening.com on the internet.......
Lenten Bible Study
February 21st, 2023
Saturdays, February 25 through March 25
9:00 am coffee; 9:30 am Bible Study
Wednesdays, March 1 through March 29
Noon soup luncheon; 12:30 pm Bible StudyYou are welcome to attend any or all of these. Please sign up if you canbring coffee treats or soup on any of these days. ...
Free Pool Table
January 31st, 2023
The pool table in our Youth Room is available to you! Requirements include: $50 donation and purchaser must disassemble and transport the table. Please spread the word among your family and friends. We will advertise to the public after February 15th.......
Valentines Line Dance Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity
December 30th, 2022
Valentine's Line Dance Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity! 2/11/2023 5-9pm. ...
Christmas Church Services
December 13th, 2022
Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve Services - 3 pm and 7 pm at Grace
                           
Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day Worship at 9 am...
Author Arne Walker devotional books
March 6th, 2023
Pastor Arne Walker (former pastor at Grace) has written 2 new devotional books. Several copies are available at Grace and can be had for a donation to Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic. The Clinic is a community clinic which provides quality healthcare for the medically uninsured who live or work in Sevier County, Tennessee. Pastor Walker has been a long-time supporter of the Mountain Hope Goo...
Beginner/Family Friendly Line Dance Lessons!
February 27th, 2023
Line Dance Lessons! Kids and families welcome. Classes will be customized for those in attendance. 100% of donations go to Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake. ...
Why we should care about Martin Luther
February 27th, 2023
A four-part virtual series on Wednesdays, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22 at 7 pm Presented by Dr. Candace Kohli, Assistant Professor of Lutheran Systematic Theology and Global LutheranismRegister at: https://lstc.edu/event/learning-communities-individuals......
Ashes at the Elburn Metra Station
February 21st, 2023
ASHES AT THE ELBURN METRA STATIONWe will again be providing ashes on foreheads for anyone who wishes them at the Elburn Metra Stationon Wednesday, February 22 from 6:30 am to 7:30 or 8 am.If you wish to join us in this outreach ministry, please sign up in the gathering room. “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”......
Chili Cookoff and Bingo
January 31st, 2023
Saturday, March 4 (5 to 8 pm)Bring a pot of chili - or not! Come and enjoy. Family friendly. All are welcome! CHILI COOK OFF & Bingo......
Worship every Sunday at 9 am
Sunday, March 5, Worship, Coffee Hour & Sunday School
Sunday, March 12, Worship
Sunday, March 19, Worship & Sunday School
Vicar Sharai Jacob from Geneva Lutheran will be preaching
Sunday, March 26, Worship
Sunday, March 12, Worship
Sunday, March 19, Worship & Sunday School
Vicar Sharai Jacob from Geneva Lutheran will be preaching
Sunday, March 26, Worship
(The nursery is available on Sundays for use by any parents when Sunday School is not in session)
Sunday School meets on the first and third Sundays - come and join! No registration required, stop on by!
Ages 3 - 6 will meet during the entire worship service time.
Ages 7 - 11 will meet at the beginning of the worship service and will come to the sanctuary for communion at the close of the service.
Please contact Marty Bradley, Kelly Diehl or Pat Penfold if you can assist as a teacher, substitute teacher or assistant. Thanks!
Ages 3 - 6 will meet during the entire worship service time.
Ages 7 - 11 will meet at the beginning of the worship service and will come to the sanctuary for communion at the close of the service.
Please contact Marty Bradley, Kelly Diehl or Pat Penfold if you can assist as a teacher, substitute teacher or assistant. Thanks!
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February 27th, 2023
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January 31st, 2023
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December 30th, 2022
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November 29th, 2022
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October 30th, 2022
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PASTORS MESSAGE
From the desk of Pastor David, March, 2023
All of you know the large, old honey locust tree that sits on the northwest corner of the church lot. It has provided shade and beauty to us for decades. Sadly, the tree was covered in ice from the storm on Ash Wednesday and many of its branches were torn to the ground with a few large ones hanging by just a sliver of bark. Because of its age, the tree is susceptible to weather events like ice and high winds and has become a potential safety hazard. Sadly, it may have to be cut down for our protection because it has outlived its usefulness.
I tell this story because it reminds me of us. Many people today believe the Christian church is old and has outlived its usefulness. We are people of “the book,” Scriptures that are thousands of years old. These same people ask, “How can that old text be relevant today in our period of enlightenment, in a world where we can control nature and determine our own destinies? You people are just dinosaurs who practice superstition.”
I would argue that we are just as relevant and needed today as ever in the period of human history. The “enlightenment” of our modern world has caused more suffering, more loneliness, more depression and more dysfunction the more we move away from God. I thank God for all of your hard work and commitment as you continue to show the love of Jesus to our community. Stay the course, endure suffering with patient endurance, fight the good fight. Your reward in heaven will make all our earthly troubles seem like light and momentary troubles.
Blessings to you all,
Pastor David
Pastor’s Hours at church
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm – 9 pm
Saturdays from 9 – noon Sundays from 8:30 am for 3-4 hours
All of you know the large, old honey locust tree that sits on the northwest corner of the church lot. It has provided shade and beauty to us for decades. Sadly, the tree was covered in ice from the storm on Ash Wednesday and many of its branches were torn to the ground with a few large ones hanging by just a sliver of bark. Because of its age, the tree is susceptible to weather events like ice and high winds and has become a potential safety hazard. Sadly, it may have to be cut down for our protection because it has outlived its usefulness.
I tell this story because it reminds me of us. Many people today believe the Christian church is old and has outlived its usefulness. We are people of “the book,” Scriptures that are thousands of years old. These same people ask, “How can that old text be relevant today in our period of enlightenment, in a world where we can control nature and determine our own destinies? You people are just dinosaurs who practice superstition.”
I would argue that we are just as relevant and needed today as ever in the period of human history. The “enlightenment” of our modern world has caused more suffering, more loneliness, more depression and more dysfunction the more we move away from God. I thank God for all of your hard work and commitment as you continue to show the love of Jesus to our community. Stay the course, endure suffering with patient endurance, fight the good fight. Your reward in heaven will make all our earthly troubles seem like light and momentary troubles.
Blessings to you all,
Pastor David
Pastor’s Hours at church
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm – 9 pm
Saturdays from 9 – noon Sundays from 8:30 am for 3-4 hours

Getting to know our Grace Members
Getting to know Nancy Corbige
September 29th, 2022
Greetings from Nancy Corbige,Nancy became a member of Grace in August 2021, and she has been attending for a couple of years before that. She came to live neighboring the church June 2018 (four years ago). She has been attending church regularly and has now more recently begun to assist in the new season of Sunday school. She also represents our church in the partnership of churches for Potawatomi...
Getting to know Lee and Twyla Strom
September 3rd, 2022
Greetings from Lee and Twyla Strom Lee has been a member of Grace since his baptism. His parents, Elof and Edna Strom were members, as were their parents. Elof was the Sunday School Superintendent and Edna directed the choir for many years. One of Lee’s fondness memories is going to choir practice when he was young and laying under the pews in the balcony and listening to the pipe organ and his l...
Getting to know Vicki Linden
August 2nd, 2022
Getting to know Vicki Linden...
Service Times
Sunday Mornings
9:00 AM Service