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Christmas Day - Go Tell it On a Mountain

Joy to you and me, the Lord has come! In Bethlehem's manger we behold the Savior of the world, our Savior from sin and death. We celebrate today and all days, for the Father sends His Son to bring us life, peace and eternal joy.

Digital Bulletin
Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

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[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.

Remembering Susan Becker
Remembering Susan Becker

Remembering our Dear Friend, Mother, and Grandmother| Susan

The First Ladies Bunco
The First Ladies Bunco

Fun times with bunco

Blessings in Haiti
Blessings in Haiti

Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.

Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study

A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.

[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True

From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.

2nd Sunday School in January
2nd Sunday School in January

Having fun time outside

Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study

This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.

[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True

The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.

Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series
Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series

We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.


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Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

UnWrap Christmas Eve

Through all history we see how God has wrapped us in his love, But at Christmas we see how Jesus unwraps God presence for us all. 

Watch the Christmas Sermon Here!

Watch the Service Here!

Since our Christmas Eve Candlelight service is so dark. You can follow along with your device, All songs and readings are in the Digital Bulletin. 

Detailed Bulletin

Christmas Day Service at 10AM 

See you in the morning!

Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.

Remembering Susan Becker
Remembering Susan Becker

Remembering our Dear Friend, Mother, and Grandmother| Susan

The First Ladies Bunco
The First Ladies Bunco

Fun times with bunco

Blessings in Haiti
Blessings in Haiti

Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.

Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study

A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.

[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True

From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.

2nd Sunday School in January
2nd Sunday School in January

Having fun time outside

Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study

This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.

[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True

The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.

Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series
Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series

We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.


Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

Wrapped in Love - Christmas Eve Morning

On Christmas Mary wraps her baby in love with swaddling cloths. Yet at the same time, we see that her baby wraps us all in His love and security.

Digital Bulletin

We Will See you tonight

Exodus Christmas Eve.jpg
Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.

Remembering Susan Becker
Remembering Susan Becker

Remembering our Dear Friend, Mother, and Grandmother| Susan

The First Ladies Bunco
The First Ladies Bunco

Fun times with bunco

Blessings in Haiti
Blessings in Haiti

Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.

Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study

A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.

[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True

From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.

2nd Sunday School in January
2nd Sunday School in January

Having fun time outside

Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study

This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.

[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True

The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.

Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series
Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series

We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.


Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

Fight or Flight - Exodus A Christmas Story

We want God to do big things. However, when we look in the manger, in Bethlehem, in a virgin birth, in the town of Nazareth, it seems that God keeps working through the small things in life. Perhaps we should look for the small things too. 

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.

Remembering Susan Becker
Remembering Susan Becker

Remembering our Dear Friend, Mother, and Grandmother| Susan

The First Ladies Bunco
The First Ladies Bunco

Fun times with bunco

Blessings in Haiti
Blessings in Haiti

Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.

Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study

A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.

[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True

From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.

2nd Sunday School in January
2nd Sunday School in January

Having fun time outside

Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study

This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.

[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True

The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.

Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series
Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series

We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.


Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

The Son's Life - Exodus A Christmas Story

Out of Egypt I have called my son. God has rescued His people, But His people seem to keep running from Him and back to the Egyption lifestyle. We need someone who comes out of Egypt that will save us all. 

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.

Remembering Susan Becker
Remembering Susan Becker

Remembering our Dear Friend, Mother, and Grandmother| Susan

The First Ladies Bunco
The First Ladies Bunco

Fun times with bunco

Blessings in Haiti
Blessings in Haiti

Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.

Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study

A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.

[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True

From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.

2nd Sunday School in January
2nd Sunday School in January

Having fun time outside

Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study

This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.

[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True

The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.

Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series
Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series

We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.


Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

You're Not the King - Exodus A Christmas Story

It seems like there are kings all around us. The Pharaohs and Herods of the World seem like they are in complete control. But Behold, A Star in the East, an Parted Sea. We see that God was King and in control the whole time.

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.

Remembering Susan Becker
Remembering Susan Becker

Remembering our Dear Friend, Mother, and Grandmother| Susan

The First Ladies Bunco
The First Ladies Bunco

Fun times with bunco

Blessings in Haiti
Blessings in Haiti

Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.

Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study

A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.

[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True

From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.

2nd Sunday School in January
2nd Sunday School in January

Having fun time outside

Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study

This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.

[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True

The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.

Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series
Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series

We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.


Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

Exodus A Christmas Story - God's Got Your Back

Moses sees a burning bush, which tells him to go and free his people. Joseph see his future wife pregnant, which will bring shame to him and her. However, God promises them the same promise to us: As we go through struggles in our lives, He will always be with us.

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] The Son, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.

Remembering Susan Becker
Remembering Susan Becker

Remembering our Dear Friend, Mother, and Grandmother| Susan

The First Ladies Bunco
The First Ladies Bunco

Fun times with bunco

Blessings in Haiti
Blessings in Haiti

Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.

Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 2:18-3 - Bible Study

A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.

[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Creation Sustained Most Certainly True

From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.

2nd Sunday School in January
2nd Sunday School in January

Having fun time outside

Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study
Joel Chapters 1-2:27 - Bible Study

This week in our study of Joel, we explored chapters 1 and 2, discussing how the prophet uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague to represent a coming judgment, call God's people to heartfelt repentance, and promise profound restoration and the outpouring of His Spirit.

[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Good Creation Most Certainly True

The Creed cuts through the noise of our own unworthiness to name us as 'good' creatures, loved by a God who honors our flesh and blood enough to redeem it, not just replace it.

Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series
Most Certainly True - Apostles Creed | Teaching Series

We are dusting off the Catechism to discover that the Creed is not just a list of principles to memorize, but a testimony of a God who created, redeemed, and sanctified you.


Read More