Grace Lutheran Adel

05/28/2026

After this Sunday‘s festival celebration of the Holy Trinity, it will be “ordinary” time - named because of the ordinals, not because the season is mundane. Far from it!! It’s a season of growth and discipleship! - Pastor Tania

Ordinary time is here!

"Ordinary Time" refers to two times of year in the lift of the church, in-between the great festivals of the church. The first is from Epiphany until Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. The second is from Pentecost until the season of Advent.

These seasons are variable in length, because the date of Easter is not dependent on the solar calendar. So we often count them with ... ordinals! (Which is where the name comes from). You will often see these Sundays noted in the form of "The Second Sunday after Epiphany" or "The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost."

Although called ordinary, during this season the church often tells some of the most important stories about the life of Jesus. It is a chance to reflect on how God shows up in our lives, not just on the mountaintops, but in the every day.

05/22/2026

Thank you to the Mulch Masters Crew for spreading mulch, weeding, and other landscaping items around the outside of Grace on on Saturday, May 16! Thank you to Jeff, Marty, Morgan, Braidon, Becky, Keith, Craig, Blake, and Todd! Many hands make light work! It looks wonderful!!

05/22/2026

Prepare for worship: Sunday, May 24 at 9:00 am - Day of Pentecost
(Remember to WEAR RED!)

Readings: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23
Spark Story Bible: “The Holy Spirit,” p. 502

Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on his disciples, empowering them to forgive sin. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.

05/12/2026

Grace Notes May 12, 2026 -

With a living, daring confidence in God’s abundant grace for all, our mission is to preach, teach and reach out with the love of God in Jesus Christ.

05/06/2026

Grace Notes This Week! -

With a living, daring confidence in God’s abundant grace for all, our mission is to preach, teach and reach out with the love of God in Jesus Christ.

04/28/2026

Grace Notes This Week -

With a living, daring confidence in God’s abundant grace for all, our mission is to preach, teach and reach out with the love of God in Jesus Christ.

04/21/2026

Grace Notes April 21, 2026 -

With a living, daring confidence in God’s abundant grace for all, our mission is to preach, teach and reach out with the love of God in Jesus Christ.

04/17/2026

Worship with Grace on Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 am
Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35
Spark Story Bible: “Road to Emmaus,” p. 488

On this coming Sunday, we hear about three thousand people who were baptized and about two disciples who were surprised to discover that they were eating a meal with the Risen Christ. Come to worship: celebrate your baptism, and join us at a meal with Christ.

04/15/2026

At Grace, children may receive communion as soon as their families wish. And, it is also important to teach the why and how of holy communion in age-appropriate ways, and to mark this milestone within the faith community. If your child is ready to receive – or is already receiving – holy communion, Pastor Tania will hold class on Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 pm. This time is designed for children ages 5 and older with an adult family member. To RSVP or if you have questions about whether your child is ready for communion, please reach out to Pastor Tania.