Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Grace Committees

	Congregation Council
	Education Committee
	Worship and Music Committee
	Social Ministry
	Stewardship and Finance Committee
	Evangelism Committee
	Fellowship Committee
	Property Committee
	Youth Board

Here are some ways in which you can be involved in the ministries at Grace.

Care & Concern Ministry

Care & Concern Ministry reaches out to those with special needs, sharing communion and prayers.

Faithful Seniors at Grace

Faithful Seniors at Grace meet the fourth Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at Grace. All those age 55 and over are automatically members and are encouraged to attend.

Grace Crafters Club

Night group meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Grace.

Day group meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am at Grace or someone's house.

Come learn sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, and scrapbooking, and other things. These crafting skills will be used for various ministries within and beyond the church.

Men's Breakfast Group

The Men's breakfast meets on the first Saturday of the month at the HiView Restaurant at 8:00-9:30 a.m. The breakfast will start with a short Bible study.

Worship leadership

Share your musical talents in our music ministry: choir, chime choir, instrumental accompaniments.

Choirs are an essential part of praising God in worship. Adult choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Worship Band practice is every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Chime Choir meets on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.

Ushers, greeters, lectors, assisting ministers are vital parts of our worship experience.

For all these and other opportunities to lead worship in its many ways, check the Worship and Music Committee page.

Christian education

Teach Sunday school, lead adult classes with special topics. And of course, join us in the learning; that is one way of serving, too!

Learn more about how you can help with the education ministry at Grace.

Various congregational activities

The various functions within the life of the church are sustained by several committees: worship, fellowship, stewardship, property, education. Be a part of the team!

Committees meet on the first Tuesday of each month.

Serving those beyond our walls

Grace hosts a PADS site (homeless shelter) on Friday nights from October through May. Several neighboring congregations take turns preparing meals and hosting the guests in their overnight stay. Grace takes this responsibility whenever there is a fifth Friday in a month. Click here to learn more about PADS.

Grace also participates in other special opportunities that reach out to the community: Lutheran World Relief clothing drives, Lombard/Villa Park Walk-In Ministries, a local food pantry, LOVE Christian Clearinghouse, CROP Walk, Villa Park Fourth of July parade, Villa Park Oktoberfest, among others.

We are not all equally guilty, but we are all equally responsible for building a world of justice.
- Ruby Bridges Hall

As always, non-perishable food items, plus canned foods are needed for the Food Pantry.
	In addition to food, the following items are being collected for the Villa Park/Lombard Food Pantry
	Toilet paper Toothpaste Toothbrushes Feminine Hygiene Products Shampoo Soap Shaving Cream
Check out the following ministries that were featured at the mission fair.
	Bread for the World
	Heifer International
	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
	Chicago Night Ministry