Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11am


Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Scripture readings
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46:1-11 
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36

Sermon
"Always Being Set Free"
John 8:31-36
Jesus is in Jerusalem. The people are celebrating the Festival of Booths, remembering when they journeyed through the wilderness from slavery in Egypt to the freedom of the Promised Land. Speaking with the people of Jerusalem, Jesus reframes this part of their history. Yes, the people left Egypt, but they did not leave slavery behind. They are beset both by outside forces and by their own sin. But just as God tabernacled with the people, leading them to freedom, so does God in Christ make a home with the people on their journey to true freedom. This freedom does not come from a place on a map or with a set of knowledge. It is the freedom that comes from knowing and being known by Jesus Christ, crucified and raised. To know Jesus is to continue to follow him as he, in each moment of our journey, unbinds our chains and sets us free.

Hymns

In our prayers we remember the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. 

Education hour at 9:45am

Sunday School,  Pre-Confirmation, and  Confirmation students meet in their regular classrooms. Teen Talk meets in the Youth Room.
2019-20 Sunday School, Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation schedule.

Johannes Bugenhagen: “Dr. Pomeranus”
Kurt Hendel, LSTC Distinguished Ministry Professor Emeritus of Reformation History 
The Reformation was not a "one-person show." Martin Luther was surrounded by an impressive supporting cast. Bugenhagen was one of Luther's most influential colleagues who made diverse contributions to the Wittenberg reform movement. This talk details the work of a key figure, nicknamed “Dr. Pomeranus” by Luther.

Adult Ed schedule

The Sunday morning Bible study group meets in the conference room. 

The Grace Church Library is open and staffed on Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Look for books related to Adult Ed topics as well as many other subjects. The library is also open for self-service during the week.