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 Upcoming Events
Christmas in July will take place Sunday, July 25.
Vacation Bible School will be Aug 1-5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Kid's Club has started, with fun and games each third Saturday,  6:30-9:00 p.m. A once-a-month time for games and stories for children 3 years - 5th grade.

 
Who are these mad hatters?


 Other New Things

Thank you for your support and dedication that made this year's Independence Day parade a success. Three carloads of food and over $430 in cash was collected for the food pantry
The lighting throughout the church (except the sanctuary) has been retrofitted for energy efficiency. This comes with a special loan from the Synod and a grant from ComEd. 
Grace received a green evaluation. More information to follow on the findings and ways in which the church can improve on its "green-ness."
PADS weekly Friday night shelter provides meals and sleeping accommodations for the homeless in our community from October through April. While volunteers from many churches help each week, Grace is responsible for preparing and serving a meal, and handling the night crew on the fifth Fridays. 
   
 
Grace hosts a PADS shelter each Friday night.
The third Sunday of each month is designated as Hunger Sunday. A basket is placed in church for money donations, which are given to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.
Congregation Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Committees meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15 p.m.
Choir rehearsals are: 
Adult choir, Wednesdays at 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Chime Choir is Thursdays at 6:30  p.m

Worship Band is Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

 

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