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News for GraceHere’s what’s happening at Grace March 29, 2026
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Pray with us…
We believe prayer changes things! God hears us and answers.
We take to the Lord in prayer…
…those who call upon the Lord for Healing: Kathy Buesch Charlie Burnson (Cousin of Kathy Buesch) Dee Calkins Carol Drengenberg Marcia Dunn Liz Cusack Andrew Fox Cameron Grant (Son-In-Law of the Romans) Jeff Hansen (Family Friend of Priscilla Stebbings) Shirley Heath (Friend of Shirley Morgenthaler) Audrey Kelly (Friend of Astrida and Gerry Roman) Andrea & Craig King (Cousins of Ms. Alanna) Sheila Maher - Aunt of Miss Mimi Rev. Paul Marschke Shirley Morgenthaler Rick Morrissey (Brother-in-law of Priscilla Stebbings) Nigel Morrissey (Nephew of Priscilla Stebbings) Gary Netzer Tim Olk (Friend of Jeanie Schmidt) Jim Porter Caroline Reitenbach (Friend of Astrida and Gerry Roman) Jeanie Schmidt Beth Shelstad (Sister of Priscilla Stebbings) Bea Soefker Keith Stebbings (Son of Priscilla Stebbings) Dieter Tantius Kevin Wojtan Gene Wong (Friend of Astrida and Gerry Roman) and those we name and hold in our hearts
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Seeds St. Patrick’s Day Celebration |
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If you would like to donate a bag of candy to help fill the eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt, they can be dropped off in the office.
We will then be packing the Easter Eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt this Wednesday, April 1st, at 7 pm. If you plan to attend, please contact Stacy Murphy of Higher Ground at: stacy.murphy8490@gmail.com |
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Higher Ground Church, together with Seeds of Grace and Grace Lutheran Church, invites you to an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 4th, from 10 am - 11 am. Children 10 and under are welcome to make a craft, have story time, enjoy an egg hunt, and meet an Easter Bunny or two. |
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We’re looking for someone to help serve our church family as a Communion Assistant/Deacon on one Sunday each month. This role includes helping prepare the elements before service, assisting with the distribution of communion during worship, reading scripture, and cleaning up. It’s a simple but meaningful way to support our congregation and be part of a sacred moment each week. If you feel called to serve in this way, we would love to have you join our serving team! Please see Ron Neumann if you’re interested in serving or have any questions. Thank you.
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The Northern Illinois District’s Shine Event will take place from April 10th through April 19th.
As our Service Project, we will be collecting donations to support:
The LCMS Northern Illinois District’s “Beach Bucket Fun Program”
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The Buddy Foundation. |
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The NID’s “Beach Bucket Fun Program” collects supplies to make “Summertime Fun Buckets” for the children of the NID Lutheran School System who are in need. Items Needed: |
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The Buddy Foundation’s mission is to provide immediate safety and care to stray, abused, and abandoned animals. Once medically cleared, they are placed in safe foster homes until they can be adopted. Items Needed: |
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Dogs: Pet Store Gift Cards Canned Dog Food Rubber “Kong Toys” Toys for Power Chewers Milk Bones (Small & Medium) Old Towels Kuranda Beds
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If you have an idea for other Shine Events, please see Lori, John, or Jen in the office, and they’ll help you get it registered and make it “SHINE”! |
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Portals of PrayerThe April -June copies of Portals of Prayer are available on the table in the Narthex/Hallway. |
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The Book Club will meet in the Fellowship Room at 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 2nd. They will discuss Never Caught The Story of Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. |
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We pray for theGarciaandGuo-Liufamilies of Seeds of Grace as they learn and grow in their faith journey. |
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You’re Invited to the Grace & Gather Women’s Group at St. Peter, Arlington Heights! The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, from | 6:30–8:00 PM in the St. Peter Life Center. Gather with women of all ages and stages of life as we build meaningful relationships with each other and grow closer to Jesus. Bring your Bible and a friend. Come join us for a night of connection, encouragement, and laughter as we launch a brand-new season of Grace & Gather.
No need to RSVP
Schedule for 2026 Year
April 28th
June 2nd - End of Year Celebration
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+HOLY WEEK SERVICES+ + Today, Palm Sunday, March 29th: +9:30 am: Worship with Holy Communion and Procession of Palms. +11:15 am: Higher Ground Church.
+ Maundy Thursday, April 2nd: +7:00 pm: Worship with Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar.
+ Good Friday, April 3rd: +Noon: Reading of the Passion with Seeds of Grace Preschool 5 Children + 5:30 pm: Higher Ground Service. +7:00 pm: Service of Tenebrae - The Service of Darkness.
+ Saturday, April 4th: +10:00 am - 11:00 am: Easter Egg Hunt with Seeds of Grace & Higher Ground.
+ Easter Sunday, April 5th: The Resurrection of Our Lord +9:30 am: Worship with Holy Communion. +11:15 am: Higher Ground Church.
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Happening this week at Grace: (Seeds of Grace Easter Celebration Week)
Today, Sunday, March 29th: Palm Sunday, The Passion of Our Lord. 9:30 am: Procession of Palms, with Service of Holy Communion. Coffee & Fellowship to follow. 9:45 - 10:15 am: Children’s Sunday School. 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church, with Waving of the Palms. Fellowship to follow.
Tuesday, March 31st:
Wednesday, April 1st:
Thursday, April 2nd: Maundy Thursday/The Last Supper:
Friday, April 3rd: Good Friday. The Crucifixion of our Lord. (Seeds of Grace Closing at 4:00 pm.) 10 am: Vision and Hearing Re-Screen Day. Noon: Reading of the Passion - Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion, with the Preschool 5 Children. 5:30 pm: Higher Ground Church Good Friday Service. 7:00 pm: Tenebrae, The Service of Darkness.
Saturday, April 4th: Easter Vigil.
Sunday, April 5th: Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of Our Lord. 9:30 am: Service of Holy Communion. Coffee & Fellowship to follow. 9:45 - 10:15 am: Children’s Sunday School. 11:15 am: Higher Ground Church. Fellowship to follow.
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| Ministry Partner of the month:
Comedor San Mateo (St. Matthew’s Soup Kitchen) via Lutheran Church Charities
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Serving This Lord’s Day:
Preaching and presiding over the supper: Rev. Randy Thompson Leading the people’s song: Jonathan Kohrs & Parish ChoirDeacon & Reading the Scriptures: Ron NeumannAttendance: Thursday, 3/19, Soup Supper: 13 Thursday, 3/19, 7 pm, 13 Sunday, 3/22, 9:30: 23 |
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