In peace, I will lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me rest secure. ~Psalm 4:8     As I write this, it is the eve of the total solar eclipse. The last time there was an eclipse of this magnitude I was in elementary school. I remember...

  How good and how pleasant it is, when kindred live together in unity! ~Psalm 133:1   Pastor’s Thoughts: In seminary, I learned that Martin Luther was not a fan of the Letter of James in the New Testament. Luther believed James placed too much emphasis on...

  This is the day that the Lord has made;                                                 let us rejoice and be glad in it.                                                                                      ~Psalm 118:24  The church office is closed Monday...

  and every tongue should confess                                           that Jesus Christ is Lord,                                                 to the glory of God the Father.                                                                             ...

  Restore to me the joy of your salvation                                                       and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.                                                                                                           ~Psalm 5:12...

  Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good,                                           for God’s mercy endures forever. ~Psalm 107:1  Pastor’s Thoughts: Walk into a coffee shop, and you are likely to hear people asking for such things as a “Double shot,...

  The heavens declare the glory of God,                                            and the sky proclaims its maker’s handiwork.                                                                                     ~Psalm 19:1  Pastor’s Thoughts:        There...

For dominion belongs to the Lord,                               who rules over the nations.                                                 ~Psalm 22:28      Pastor’s Thoughts:       I have a yearly Lenten tradition. I choose one of the 66 books of the...

  To you, O Lord,                                                       I lift up my soul.                                                                                     ~Psalm 25:1  Pastor’s thoughts: For God so loved the world that he gave his only...

  For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God  in the face of Jesus Christ. ~2 Corinthians 4:6  Pastor’s Thoughts: Yesterday in worship at 9:30 a.m. Janet...

  Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God!             How pleasant it is to honor God with praise!                                                                                            ~Psalm 147:1    At Grace, we will begin a 6-week...

  Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart ~Psalm 111:1a   Sunday, January 28, one service only at 10:30 followed by a Congregational meeting which will then be followed by a potluck in Brenner Hall.  Pastor’s Thoughts: This...

  God alone is my rock and my salvation,                         my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken                                                                                            ~Psalm 62:6  Next Sunday, January 28, one service only...

  Lord, you have searched me out;                                           O Lord, you have known me.                                                                                            ~Psalm 139:1    Bless the World: be God's Grace!Pastor’s...

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth…….. ~Genesis 1:1 Pastor’s Thoughts As I write this, it is the fourth day of Christmas. Except for mammoth sales and some people still off work, everything seems pretty much back to normal. But Christ has been...

  Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens;  praise God in the heights.                      ~Psalm 148:1  The office will be closed Monday January 1, 2024 No Wednesday evening service December 27 Sunday, December 31, one service only at 9:30 a.m....

  My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,  my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…                      ~Luke 1.46b-47               Sunday, December 24,  Advent Service 9:30 a.m. (one service only) Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve services 3:00 p.m. and...

  Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Pastor’s Thoughts Christmas came just two months after my mother died. That year, I went to set up our...

  Righteousness shall go before the Lord                                     and shall prepare for God a pathway.                                                                Psalm 85:13                  Pastor’s Thoughts: As I write this, Americans seem...

  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ~1 Corinthians 1:3   Pastor’s Thoughts: Advent begins this Sunday, 3 December. I love this season of the Church year. I enjoy the scripture readings, the blue paraments on the altar,...

  Come, let us sing to the Lord;                                         let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation.                                                                                            ~Psalm 95:1    Have a Blessed...

  Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to another.                                          ~Psalm 90:1  Pastor’s Thoughts:       It was a delight to me to hear Jeannine Grimm preach yesterday for Stewardship Sunday. Using the story of the ten...

  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God ~Matthew 5:8  One service only Sunday November 12, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.Pastor’s Thoughts: This past week we remembered all those who have lived and died in the faith on All Saints Day (1 November) and All Saints...

  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. ~Matthew 5:9   Don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday November 4th before going to bed or you will be early to church Sunday November 5!!   Pastor’s Thoughts: This past...

  God is our refuge and strength,  a very present help in trouble. ~Psalm 46:1  Pastor’s Thoughts: I have often heard Lutherans referred to as the “frozen chosen.” The thinking behind this seems to be that while we love the Lord and are grateful for all he...

  Sing to the Lord a new song;  sing to the Lord, all the earth. ~Psalm 96:1  Pastor’s Thoughts: My heart is heavy. World events have left me feeling confused, fearful, anxious, and angry as I see the reports of so many innocent people suffering in Israel...

  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. ~Psalm 23:6   Pastor’s Thoughts: It has been so exciting to see so many children come forward for the Children’s Moment in worship lately!...

  Restore us, O God of hosts;  let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved.  ~Psalm 80:7          The Readings for Sunday October 8, 2023  Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 Pastor’s Thoughts: As I sit in my office writing...

    Amazing Grace How Sweet the Sound    Amazing Grace Sunday October 1, 2023 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.  The Readings for Sunday October 1, 2023   Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32  The Grace...

  The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,                         slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.  ~Psalm 145:8               Bless the World: Be God's Grace!Behind the scenes at Grace …..by Gretchen The acorns are falling – our family of...

  Bless the Lord, O my soul,  and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name. ~Psalm 103:1                      The Readings for Sunday September 17, 2023 Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35  We are reopening the...

  For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. ~Matthew 18:20       Bless the World: be God's Grace!    Rally Day! September 10, 2023 Back to two services this Sunday. 9:30 a.m. Traditional - 11:30 a.m. Contemporary...

  Lord, I love the house in which you dwell                 and the place where your glory abides. ~Psalm 26:8    Bless the World; Be God's Grace!The church office will be closed Monday September 4 for Labor Day  Pastor’s Thoughts: Jesus said to them,...

  They will sing of the ways of the Lord,                                           that great is the glory of the Lord.                                                                          ~Psalm 138:5    Bless the World: be God's Grace!Even as I...

  May God give us blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe.  ~Psalm 67:7    Bless the World: Be God's Grace!Pastor’s Thoughts:       There was excitement back in June knowing that a student named Jana Marek from Serbia would be with us...

  I will listen to what the Lord God is saying;  for you speak peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to you.                                                                                                                           ...

                                       The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,                                            slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.                                                                              ~Psalm...

  The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed                          that someone took and sowed in his field ~Matthew 13:31b    Bless the world: Be God's Grace!    This Sunday, July 30, Ragtime Rick will be providing the music for our...

  I will thank you, O Lord my God, with all my heart,  and glorify your name forevermore.  ~Psalm 86:12    Next week’s service Ragtime Rick 10:30 a.m. Followed by potluck breakfast in Brenner Hall  Pastor’s Thoughts:       Today, 17 July, is the...

  May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, and the hills be clothed with joy. ~Psalm 65:12   Bless the World: be God's Grace!     Ragtime Rick!! Ragtime Rick will be at Grace on Sunday, July 30, providing music for our 10:30 a.m....

  The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. ~Psalm 145:1  Pastor’s Thoughts: For freedom Christ has set us free. –Galatians 5:1 As some of you may know, my father was a full Miami Indian. It can be difficult...

  Those who find their life will lose it,        and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.                 ~Matthew 10:39    Bless the World! Be God's Grace!  Contemporary Service SundayJune 25 at 10:30 a.m.in the SanctuaryPotluck to...

  Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands!                   Serve the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence with a song.                                                                        ~Psalm 100:1-2  Prayer Breakfast: Another...

  Call upon me in the day of trouble;                               I will deliver you, and you shall honor me.                                                                    ~Psalm 50:15    Summer at Grace Worship continues at Grace in the summer...

  O Lord our Lord,  how majestic is your name in all the earth!  ~Psalm 8:9    Pastor’s Thoughts: What does the word “community” mean to you? Does it mean people gathered or living in a certain place? Does it mean people gathered with shared ideas,...

Bless the world! Be God's Grace! Bless the Lord, O my soul.  Hallelujah!  ~Psalm 104:35b    The church office will be closed Monday May 29 for Memorial Day.Pastor’s Thoughts When is the last time you were greeted by a brother or sister in Christ with the...

  Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;  sing praises to the Lord. ~Psalm 68:32  One service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday May 21 Potluck and Congregational Meeting following  Pastor’s thoughts: As many of you know, I recently spent ten days in Tanzania with a...

  If you love me, you will keep my commandments. ~John 14:15     Behind the scenes at Grace….by Gretchen The flower box by the office door is bright with beautiful geraniums!! Thank you, Connie Thomas! The Youth Rummage Sale was a wild success! Thanks to all who...

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. ~John 14:1Pastor’s Thoughts: As you read this, Ron Hiatt, myself, and the other eleven people in our group are about midway through our trip to Tanzania. After arriving on Tuesday, 2 May and...

  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. ~Psalm 23:1  Pastor’s Thoughts: As I write this, we are approaching Glass City Marathon weekend here in Toledo. It   is always quite an undertaking, and it is amazing to see the efforts of the runners, the...