The foundation of our faith is Jesus Christ. Scripture readings are an important part of our worship services, daily devotionals, and education as we come to know Him.

If you do not have access to a Bible, please visit Blue Letter Bible which not only has a search feature, but also allows you to access the Biblical translation of your choice. Another Bible site: The Bible Gateway Online Searchable Bible, New International Version.

You may also wish to visit The Lectionary Page: A Liturgical Calendar for the upcoming Weeks with links to the lessons.

Prayer at Grace Church

Prayer is the power of our faith. Without it we are so much straw in the wind. We, of course, have formal prayers at each of our services but that can all too often be perfunctory. So in addition, we have a prayer chain for those urgent requests and we have a prayer group that meets at 1:30 pm each Wednesday in the Library. Twice a month we have healing prayers with the laying on of hands by parishioners and anointing with oil immediately following the last service. Most important of all are the prayer warriors in our midst who are on their knees each day in the privacy of their daily lives. God bless us one and all in these efforts.

Opportunities for Study and Community

Weekly Schedule

Soup, Salad, and Study
Our Wednesday night study series begins again on October 5th at 5:30 pm. We will be studying the Epistle to the Hebrews. This is the least known book in the New Testament Canon and one of three books that Martin Luther wanted expunged from the Bible. When he made his German translation he included the three books but left them out of the Table of Contents. They were James, Hebrews and Revelation.

This group enters into very lively discussions, enjoys great fellowship and wonderful food which on occasion turns into a veritable feasts!

Good health, physical and spiritual, requires that we exercise our minds. This study group is a great opportunity to do just that. Come, join the fun!

Prayer Group Continues
If two or three agree about anything they shall ask it will be done by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name there am I in the midst of them.

Each Thursday at 7:00 pm we gather in the Library to offer prayer, thoughts and share scripture readings. The conveners are Genaro and Esther Zamarripa. This is an ideal opportunity to seriously pray in depth for our community, the needs of others, and for our own special concerns. This gathering is not limited to members of Grace Church so tell your friends there is a place for serious prayer with miracles following.

Helpful Inspirational Material
Deb has started a blog that includes Daily Inspiration, Help with Topics A to Z, Information, Sayings & Stories, and a Store with links to online resources: Bibles, Bible studies, Prayer,a Grief Guidebook, and more. Check it out by clicking on the link, Helpful Inspirational Material.

Something to think About

Grace Church Virtual Radio also has a series of radio programs by Father David that dealing with basic questions of the faith, including: "Teach Us to Pray," "The Bible," "About Sin," and "Yo-Yo Chistianity."

New Testaments of Jesus Christ

Grace Church Virtual Radio features interviews with Grace Church people and others about their own walk of faith. Be inspired by the experiences of God in the lives of people you know and love. Currently available are interviews with:

Genaro Zamarippa

Marge Smith

Bree Johnson

Alderman Skip Lee

Pat Fecht, Senior Warden

Sally Schuneman

Peg Williams, Pastoral Assistant

Jeff Dunn

Tools to deepen our spiritual lives