First Communion Classes: Grace’s next first communion class will be on November 8th following the 9:30am service. Children can receive their first communion on November 15th during the 9:30am service. Grace has no age requirement for when a child may receive their first communion. For more information or to register, please contact childministry@gracelutheran1.org

Veterans Clothing Drive: From November 8th to November 22nd. We will be having a clothing drive for American Veterans (AMVETS). We will be accepting all new and gently used men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing during that time. Please place clothing in a plastic bag along the back wall of the fellowship hall.

Commitment Cards: This past Sunday, many people expressed their commitment to Grace by completing a giving card for 2027. If you haven't, there is still time! Additional cards are available in the narthex. You may also mail your card, email your commitment to office@gracelutheran1.org, or complete it online. Thank you for your generosity!

WELCA Fundraisers: Our women’s group is hosting fundraisers this month to support projects and missions of the church:

Quilt Raffle Tickets: Starting this Sunday - $20 a ticket

Bake Sale – November 15th

Silent Gift Basket Auction – November 22nd

Bible Study: A bible study called Unshakable Courage will meet Sunday nights October 18th through November 22nd at 7pm. All are welcome! Come when you can! Any questions? Please contact us at office@gracelutheran1.org

Confirmation is our faith formation program for kids in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. All are welcome! We meet from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Questions? Contact youth@gracelutheran1.org

Sunday School is open to all kids 4 years old to those in 5th grade. Sunday school takes place during our 9:30am worship service. Questions? Please contact childministry@gracelutheran1.org

High School Youth Group Meets Sundays: Our high school youth group meets Sundays from 3:15pm to 4:45pm. For more information please contact youth@gracelutheran1.org

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)