Grace Lutheran Church of El Dorado

06/04/2026

We rejoice in the partnership forged in 2018 when Christ Lutheran of Augusta and Grace Lutheran in El Dorado became a dual-parish for the continued sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Just one service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 7 at Grace, El Dorado. No Sunday School or Bible study for the day. Breakfast served starting at 8:30.

05/26/2026

Calling all history buffs! As part of the preparations to celebrate America's 250th birthday, a group of folks are putting on three events to examine how the Christian faith and worldview were part of the foundation of our country. First event is this Saturday, May 30, at 10:00 am in Gordy Park, El Dorado. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a history lesson, period music, and a sermon reenactment!

05/25/2026

Our thanks to God for those He raised up to serve our country and gave their all. Linked here is a video authored by former U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink - a man who has lost brothers in combat and knows exactly what this day costs - to help tell the story of the fallen in his own words. No frills. No Hollywood production. Just the truth, spoken plainly, from someone who has lived it. Published by PragerU.

28K likes, 3.6K comments. "The Fallen Soldier | 5 Minute Video"

05/24/2026

Come celebrate Pentecost with us at 9:00 a.m. 1124 W Central in El Dorado. You will leave filled with the Holy Spirit!

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Day of Pentecost
May 24, 2026

In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all the baptized, that the baptismal water of life may bring forth its full fruit in all we say, think and do, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For faithful pastors and church workers devoted to the service of God, who delivered His Word through Moses and the prophets and fulfilled it in Christ, who died for our sins and was raised for our justification, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all parents, that God would continue to pour out His Spirit upon them to catechize their children faithfully in His Word, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For a long memory to recall those who gave the full measure of devotion to our country’s peace and security and served faithfully until death in the protection of our freedom and in the defense of our land, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who face sickness, surgery and pain, that they may not be afraid, and that they might be healed according to the abundance of God’s steadfast love, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For those who commune at the Lord’s altar this day, that they may receive our Lord Jesus’ gifts in sincere repentance, and through firm faith be raised up from death to life through His forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

In thanksgiving for the resurrection of the dead and the eternal life in Christ Jesus; and in remembrance of those who have gone before us and are at rest, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

Almighty Father, with Your Son, Jesus Christ, send Your Holy Spirit into our hearts through Your Word to rule and govern us according to Your will. Comfort us in every temptation and misfortune and defend us against every error, that we may continue steadfast in the faith, increase in love and good works, and — trusting firmly in Your grace — obtain eternal salvation; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

05/20/2026

Dear Lord Jesus, we continually recount, through praise and thanksgiving, Your wonderful deeds. Amen.

05/19/2026

We invite you to memorize John 1:12 with us this week.

Memorizing Scripture is a valuable practice for Christians, even in a digital age. Join us each week as we hide God's Word in our hearts.

Learn more at lcms.org/memoryverse.

05/14/2026

40 days after Jesus rose from the dead, He returned to the throne. Ascension Day is remembering Jesus' return to heaven is His coronation as our eternal King! All praise and honor to Christ, our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord and Savior!

05/12/2026

Here the Word is proclaimed, Christ is present, and grace is given. ‘Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.’ — Romans 10:17

05/10/2026

A blessed Mother's Day to all moms!

✝️ Read today's devotion --> Mother's Day

In the Word
"And Mary said, 'Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.' And the angel departed from her" (Luke 1:38).

Of the Word
Certainly, Mary, the mother of Jesus, is the most famous mother of all time. We marvel at how God used this young woman to bring our Savior Jesus into this sin-filled world. She knew there would be trials and tribulations, yet she humbly accepted her circumstances.

Since the angel Gabriel brought God’s message to Mary, countless women have responded in much the same way as Mary. They have considered the vocation of motherhood as true servanthood. They have carried out the promise to raise their children according to God’s Word as stated in Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

Most of us have been blessed with mothers who “trained us up” by taking us to Sunday school and teaching us that Jesus is our Savior and our friend in time of need. However, we all know mothers who themselves need to hear of the promise of salvation through faith in Christ. Let us resolve to not only befriend these mothers but to also become “extra aunts” to their children, perhaps by offering to bring the children to Sunday school. It truly does “take a village”!

Walking with my Lord
Dear Father, thank You so much for mothers who were steadfast in their promise to serve You and to train us up to know Your Son Jesus as our best friend. Help us to follow their example and to serve not only our own children but also children in our community. We pray in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.
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05/09/2026

We invite you to memorize Romans 12:12 with us this week.

Memorizing Scripture is a valuable practice for Christians, even in a digital age. Join us each week as we hide God's Word in our hearts.

Learn more at lcms.org/memoryverse.