There are a variety of fellowship groups at Grace. These groups are open to all members. They usually meet monthly for a business meeting, lunch and topic. .
Ladies' Aid
This group meets on the second Thursday of each
month at 2:00 p.m. This group is generally responsible for activities
such as anniversary receptions and funeral lunches held in the church basement.
They expand their helpfulness by financial support of such organizations
as the Lutheran Hour and Bethesda Home. The Grace Lutheran Ladies
aid Society organized april 14, 1920.
Lutheran Women's Missionary League
This group meets the first Thursday of each quarter,
January, April, July and October, beginning with a noon lunch. The
main emphasis of the LWML is mission work. Since the day of its organization
February 14, 1946, this group set and continues to set worthy goals.
The traditional mite box donations gathered quarterly combine with the
donations internationally to accomplish outstanding missionary goals, such
as kits for the homeless and quilts.
Mary-Martha Society
The Mary-Martha Society meets the second Monday
of each month at 7:00 p.m. This group was begun as a working women's
group, since Ladies' Aid and LMWL meet in the afternoon. This group
offers an annual salad bar near Mother's Day, and in the past assisted
with the Vacation Bible School closing program. A goal of this group
lies in the continued study of God's word.
Lutheran Laymen's League
Grace Lutheran Laymen's League (LLL) meets the fourth
Sunday evening each month at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. this
group is open to anyone in the congregation.
LLL is the sponsor for Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Koinonia
The Koinonia Club meets each month on the second
Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Koinonia appeals to couples in the congregation.
One of the later developed organizations in Grace Lutheran formed on December
15, 1974, with the goal of spiritual growth, Christian fellowship, and
to enhance Christian home-life. This group has begun a fellowship
objective and offers personal service to the elderly of the congregation
who may be physically incapacitated. Also, shut-ins will receive
visits from this group's outreach endeavor. The annual Chili Oyster
Dinner is a project supported by this group.
Lutheran Youth fellowship
Youth of the congregation are invited to join Lutheran
Youth Fellowship (LYF). This group is open to anyone in the congregation
who is in high school. Activities and meetings are as announced.
The youth group participates in National Lutheran Youth gatherings. Each summer a major outing is planned which is supported by several adult couples who supervise the trip. This excursion provides a recreational interlude while promoting the study of God's word and Christian fellowship.
For the Christmas celebration these youth provide a live nativity scene with livestock provided from area farms. Also, in connection with the christmas festivities the Youth Light group wrap presents donated for families in need and deliver them to the families' Christmas tree.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Formerly Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) meets
the second Sunday each month following the church service.

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