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...

  I love the Lord, who has heard my voice, And listened to my supplication.. ~Psalm 116:1  Pastor’s Thoughts: Yesterday in worship we heard the story of Thomas, the disciple who has come to be known as “Doubting Thomas.” As you may recall, Thomas was not...

You have made known to me the ways of life; You make me full of gladness with your presence. Acts 2:28      Pastor’s Thoughts: Walk into a coffee shop, and you are likely to hear people asking for such things as a “Double shot, half caf, skinny, grande...

  Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good;                                         God’s mercy endures forever.                                                                              Psalm 118:1  Pastor’s Thoughts: If you are at all like me, you...

  and every tongue should confess                         that Jesus Christ is Lord,                                     to the glory of God the Father.                                                                ~Philippians 2:11  Attention Sunday School...

  I wait for you, O Lord; my soul waits;  in your word is my hope.                           Psalm 130:5  Bless the world: Be God’s Grace!  Friday April 7th - Easter Sunday - Prayer Vigil.  We ask you to join Pastor Brenda and the Grace Prayer Team for...

  The Lord is my shepherd;  I shall not be in want. ~Psalm 23:1  Doris has been a lifelong Toledo resident and Lutheran. Formerly, a member of St. Lucas Church where she married Glenn Stone. They moved to Sylvania and that is when they joined Grace over 60...

  Come, let us sing to the Lord;let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. ~Psalm 95:1  We are taking orders for Lily plants, Daffodils and Tulips now through April 2. The sale is sponsored by the  Christian Education Committee. Each plant costs $12....

                                       I lift up my eyes to the hills;                                                   from where is my help to come?                                                                    My help comes from the Lord,               ...

  Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart. ~Psalm 32:11    Pastor’s Thoughts: I had a lousy day recently. Perhaps you have had similar days … I had a more restless night than usual after a couple tough...

  Happy are all who take refuge in God!  ~Psalm 2:12b  Bless the world: Be God’s Grace!  Pastor’s Thoughts: “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.”—John 1:9 It has always struck me as rather ironic that in the “bleak...

  Be still, and know that I am God! ~Psalm 46:10    Bless the world: Be God’s Grace!  Pastor’s Thoughts: It is nearly 14 February—St. Valentine’s Day. Love, as they say, is in the air. Do you know how it feels to love and be loved? Have you...

  Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord And have great delight in God’s commandments! ~Psalm 112:1    Bless the world: Be God’s Grace!  Pastor’s Thoughts: This past week, we heard about mass shootings in Iowa and in California. We also heard...

  Blessed are the peacemakers, For they will be called children of God. ~Matthew 5:9    Bless the world: Be God’s Grace!   This Sunday January 29, 2023 One service only 10:30 Followed by a potluck And annual Meeting in Brenner Hall (Attention...

  My heart speaks your message - “Seek my face.” Your face, O Lord, I will seek. ~Psalm 27:8  Bless the world: Be God’s Grace!  Adult Class Sundays (starting January 15) at 8:15 a.m. or Wednesdays (starting January 18) at 6:00 p.m. We will be talking...

  Happy are they who trust in the Lord! ~Psalm 40:4a    The final total is in!  Grace members donated approximately 3153 pounds of food this year to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church food pantry through Grace's Food for Toledo program. The...

  O Lord, give strength to your people; give them, O Lord, the blessings of peace. ~Psalm 29:11  Pastor’s Thoughts: About this time every year, someone asks me what my New Year’s resolution is. The truth is, I do not make resolutions; I never have. Not that...

  Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens;  praise God in the heights.   ~Psalm 148:1        Sunday January 1 - one service only at 9:30 The church office will be closed Monday January 2, 2023  What goes up, must come down...... The beautiful...

  And the Word became flesh and lived among us,                                    and we have seen his glory,                                                  the glory as of a father’s only son,                                                               ...

  Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,                              and they shall name him Emmanuel,                                                 which means, “God is with us.”                                                                      ...

  Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord ~James 5:7  Advent Study - Monday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Come join us! On Mondays during Advent, join Grace members for an Advent study. The study covers the Psalm that is a part of each week's...

  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~Romans 15:13    Behind the scenes at Grace….. The church was hopping this last Wednesday evening with a wonderful...

  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  Operation Christmas Child Once again OCC was a success at Grace Lutheran Church. With everyone’s help, we...

  Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. ~Matthew 6:10    Pastor’s Thoughts: Deficit. No one likes to read this word or think about its implications; not in our personal lives, not with regard to our national economy, and not...

  For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life. ~John 3:16    Pastor’s Thoughts:  As I write this,  some  have already voted on the 8 November midterm elections. Some...