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Divine Service

The Divine Service is the most important thing that happens every week at Grace. In the Divine Service, Jesus is the One who serves us (Matthew 20:28). Through confession and absolution (John 20:22-23), through the reading and preaching of His Word (Isaiah 55:10-11), and through his true body and blood given in the Sacrament of Holy Communion (Matthew 26:26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29), Christ himself forgives our sins.

The Divine Service follows the historic liturgy of the universal Christian Church. This liturgy dates back to the earliest Christians and pulls its words directly from Scripture. Everything that happens in the Divine Service is intended to point us to Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). The hymns we sing help us to praise God as we use words from Scripture to repeat back to Him what He has done for us in Christ (Colossians 3:16). Through the Divine Service, God builds us up into the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-13). Here we enjoy the greatest fellowship with each other, and we leave to serve our neighbors at every opportunity (Colossians 3:17).

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

The mission of the LWML is to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world.

www.lwml.org

Lutheran Laymen’s League

A volunteer organization of Christian men meets on the second Monday of the month. The LLL in this congregation was formed in 1947 helps support the church and community by donating their time, labor, and finances in areas of need. Lutheran Hour Ministries, the media outreach arm of the Int’LLL, uses TV, radio programming and other outreach tools, to equip the laity in North America and around the world.

www.lhm.org

Vacation Bible School

Every summer during the last week of July, we offer a themed VBS that focuses on teaching children the good news about salvation by grace through faith because of what Jesus has done for us. VBS classes are for children preschool through 8th grade. High school students and adults help to tell the children about Jesus and lead them in activities like music, games, crafts, and snack. Each evening we begin with a light meal. During the Divine Service the Sunday after VBS, the children and teachers are invited to share with the congregation some of the songs they learned during the week.

Sunday School

Sunday school classes are available for preschool children through adults. Children's Sunday school classes focus on one of the Bible stories read in the Divine Service, following the CPH curriculum, "Growing in Christ." Our adult Bible study is currently working through the Gospel of Matthew, drawing on the rest of Scripture as well to enhance our faith and understanding.

Mid-Week Classes

On Wednesdays during the school year, we gather as a congregation for a time of Christian eductation. We begin with dinner at 6:00 PM. Classes are taught for preschool children through adults from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Together we grow in faith toward Jesus and in love to each other and the world!

Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas

Camp Lone Star is a year-round multipurpose camp. Located in La Grange, Texas offers a wide variety of resources including 260 wooded acres with hiking and jogging trails, picnic, campfire, and worship areas.

Summer camp activities include: Bible study, swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, hiking, outdoor education, cookouts, singing, and various sports.

Camp schedules are for:

Young Children (ages 5-8)

Preteens (ages 8-12)

Teens (13-18)

Adventure Programs

Sojourn Programs

Families

LOMT events are scheduled for:

RV Retreat

Women’s Renewal Retreat

Fall Singles Retreat

Men’s Retreat

Winter High School

Life Quest

Christian Youth Night

Jr. Staff Workshop

Family Camp

Work Camp

Father Son Retreat

For more information call 1-800-362-2078, or visit www.lomt.com