Currently, there are no COVID restrictions for attending worship or events at Grace Church.
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Worship and Bible Class
Sunday Morning Bible Class: A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Study on Hebrews 11—Throughout the Bible we find countless stories of God’s faithfulness, along with countless stories of the people who remained faithful to him. Dive into the lives of the ‘great cloud of witnesses’ found in Hebrews 11 on Sundays here at Grace. Find encouragement to imitate their faith as you run the race God has set before you! Sunday morning Bible class is offered at 9 and 10:15 a.m. in the Grace Center’s Great Hall, along with tasty treats, juice, and coffee.
GraceNotes
Save the Date: Grace Block Party—Grace Lutheran Church is throwing a neighborhood block party on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, starting at 11:30 a.m., following the 10:30 a.m. worship service—and everyone is invited to join for fun and fellowship! The block party will feature food trucks, live entertainment (including The Hergert Trio!), and games. This event is free to attend and open to the public. This is a great way to introduce family, friends, co-workers, or others to Grace Lutheran Church, so save the date and stay tuned for details!
Grace Church Picnic—The Grace Church Picnic returns! Join fellow Grace members at LaFollette Park (1100 S. 92nd St., West Allis—two blocks north of Greenfield Ave.) on Sunday, June 26 from noon until 3 p.m. There will be a bounce house for the kids as well as a corn hole tournament for anyone who wishes to participate. Sign-up sheets can be found in the Parish Center and Grace Center or online under the Connect tab on the Grace website. Please sign-up prior to June 23 so that we know how much food to order. Please bring a dish to pass. If anyone would like to bring a dessert in addition, it would be greatly appreciated! Hamburgers, hot dogs, all utensils and soft drinks are provided. If you would like adult beverages, you may bring your own. If you have any questions, please contact Drew Carter at dcarter@gracedowntown.org.
RootedMKE Summer Retreat: Registration Extended—RootedMKE is going camping—and you are invited to join in the fun! Join fellow twenty-and-thirty-somethings for a weekend of relaxation and renewal in Christ’s creation at Camp Phillip (W9944 Buttercup Ave., Wautoma, WI) July 23-24, 2022. The weekend will include a high ropes course and optional activities such as swimming, canoeing, disc golf, campfires, star gazing, prayer hikes and Bible study, a Sunday morning church service, and more. Cost is $50 per person and includes lodging in a cabin with water and electricity, and all activities and meals. If interested in attending, please contact Kevin Worm at kevin.worm@icloud.com to register. Please note: this camping event is different from the annual Grace campout at Long Lake, July 21-24, 2022.
Job Opportunity: Director of Digital Ministry—Grace Lutheran Church is looking to grow its communications and technology team with a Director of Digital Ministry who will help Grace Church expand their digital reach and efforts! The Director of Digital Ministry will focus on the digital needs of the church, including but not limited to: overseeing live streaming, video work (filming, editing, and uploading), podcasts, and more. This position is part-time to start, and regular availability on Sunday mornings will be needed. Pay starting at $18 per hour, and is based on experience. To learn more about this position, email Cate Jaworski, Church Administrator at admin@gracedowntown.org, for a full job description.
WELS News
Summer and Full-Time Childcare Workers Needed—Do you want to work for a team leader who totally values your strengths? Is being a childcare teacher a calling for you? Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church has a Christian program serving birth-school-age children in West Allis and is in need of someone who loves working with and educating children. Full time position working with infants-one year olds daily, and various other ages as needed, is available. Competitive compensation (depending on education and experience) and childcare is free for worker’s children (up to two kids). Reply to this posting with your resume for consideration at church@goodshepherds.net or call 414-774-1184 ext 203.
Canticum Novum Choral Concert—Canticum Novum, a WELS chamber choir, is presenting a free concert and you are invited to attend. This year’s program, entitled “My Soul Yearns for You,” includes music centered on the profound impact that God’s word, work, and presence has on our lives. Anchoring the program is J. Aaron McDermid’s poignant work From Light to Light, which sets a collection of poems by the late hymn writer Susan Palo Cherwin. The concerts will take place on Friday, June 24, 7:30 p.m. at St. Marcus Lutheran Church (2215 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee) and Saturday, June 25, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha); and Sunday, June 26, 9 a.m. at Crown of Life (1292 Tally Ho Trail, Hubertus). Visit canticumnovumwels.org and follow our Facebook page for more information.
