Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Victims of Natural Disasters: On January 17th, from 4pm to 7pm, we will have a Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the victims of natural disasters. The event will be a free-will offering, and 100% of the proceeds will go to those in need.

Congregational Meeting and Budget Forum: On January 25th, following the 9:30am service, we will have a congregational meeting for all active members. The primary purpose of this meeting will be to adopt a 2026 church budget. On Sunday (1/18) following both services, Chad Mihevc, our church treasurer, will lead a forum to go over the budget and answer any questions in greater detail.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed: Grace is a partner church with the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Spring Grove. In addition to paying a portion of their rent, we are responsible for providing volunteers every six months. We need volunteers for February every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Sign up in our church narthex (lobby) or contact our church office

Bible Study Sunday Night at 7pm: Justin and Heather Evenson are leading Bible study called “A Jesus Shaped Life.” The study explores 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.

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)