This Week at Grace: August 15 - 21, 2026

We make a difference by serving others through God's love and our faith. 

The Sanctuary Lamp for August is given by Brian & Lori Small in honor of granddaughter, Emilia's 19th birthday.  

The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God. 

The Bulletins & Mailings are given to the Glory of God. 

We hold in prayer especially this week….

Adam Handwerk, Alice Richards, Carolyn Houck, Beverly Earhart, The Massot Family, Jared Weber, Tom Boyer, Judi Fenicle, Tom Zimmerman, Wayne & Veronica Butler, Elizabeth Butler, Ken & Paddy Barber, Bob Hillegas, Mark Caron, Stacey LaPine, Mary Ryder, Jeff Johnson, Dr. Robert Little, Jaclyn Atkins, Robert Schweitzer, Alice M., Dean Jury, and the friends & family of Mary Ryder. 

We hold in prayer the recently departed….
Sonia and Stephen and Mary Ryder

 

Calendar

8/15/26
5:00pm
Sabbath Service of Holy Communion in Barkley Chapel  
8/16/26
9:30am
Service of Holy Communion in Sanctuary
8/17/26
6:30pm
7:00pm
Group Spiritual Direction in Small Conference Room
Troop 54 Summer Road Show at Highland Park
8/18/26
9:00am
Quilting Ministry in Quilt Room
8/19/26
3:00pm
Grace Giving Pantry
     

Calling All Confirmands!
Reminder that all children from 7th to 9th grade who have not been confirmed yet should be enrolling in confirmation classes for this year, starting on September 20th. It is a 2 year program where we learn about Lutheran Theology and major biblical stories and themes. Please reach out to Pastor Chad at pastorchad@gracecamphill.org to enroll your child in confirmation class!

Communion Cards and QR Codes
Communion Cards are in the pews in the main Sanctuary and on the table in the front and back of Barkley Chapel next to the communion cups. We ask that you complete one and drop it in the offering at least once a year. You can also complete the Communion Card on the website (www.gracecamphill.org) under the Worship tab. Over the next couple of weeks, you'll start to see QR codes in the pews—just scan them to log Communion, donate to Grace, see what's going on, and more.

God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday
God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday is upon us! Grace will be celebrating and participating in this national day of service on September 20th, 2026. We will be serving at the MidWest Food Bank again this year from Noon to 3pm. If you are interested in helping out one of the most important food banks in our area, please sign up on the Events page,  or at https://volunteer.midwestfoodbank.org/opportunities/VG0QXHxWiq. I am looking forward to serving those who serve with you! - Pastor Chad.

Upcoming Events (Check out the Events page on the website for more details) 

  • August 25:       Pub Theology Group 2
  • August 30:       Baptism
  • August 31:       Troop 54 Summer Road Show
  • August 31:       Grace's Book Club
  • September 6:  Coffee Hour
  • September 9:  Community Meal

Alive: Lutheran Community for Middle Schoolers
Alive will be at Camp Nawakwa on September 25-27 and is for 6th – 8th graders. Registration packets are now available online at https://www.gracecamphill.org/events/alive--174/2026-09-25 or in the Neal Gathering Place. Please complete the youth registration packet and submit it to Ethan Lentz by Friday, September 4 at ethan.lentz@gracecamphill.org or by placing in the Youth Director’s mailbox.

Backpack Challenge

If you ttok a backpack for the Backpack Challenge please return the backpacks to the conference room by Sunday, September 27.

Grace Merchandise Store  

Want some cool Grace gear? We offer a variety of items including hats, polo shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, a windbreaker jacket, and water bottles. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase goes back to Grace, making it a wonderful way to support our community and perhaps start a friendly conversation.Hit up our merch store at https://www.bonfire.com/store/grace-lutheran-camp-hill-merch/. 

Special Benevolence Offering

The Special Benevolence Offering for AUGUST is Lutheran Disaster Response.  To contribute, please list your dollar amount next to Special Offering Ministry on the contribution envelopes or use the online giving page on the website at https://www.gracecamphill.org/give.  

Lost & Found Items

Have you lost an item recently? If so please check with the office at 717-737-0439 or office@gracecamphill.org.  Items will be kept in the office for (1) month. After that time, they will be placed in the Community Aid bin in the second parking lot.

Welcome to Our Church Cards

If you are visiting Grace at one of our worship services, please take a moment to complete one of the “Welcome to Our Church” cards found in the pews,  both narthexes and in the library. We’d love to hear from you.

Pastoral Assistance or At Home Communion

If you need pastoral assistance or to request At Home Communion, please contact Pastor Chad at 717-737-0439x10 or pastorchad@gracecamphill.org. If you have a pastoral emergency outside of normal working hours you can contact Pastor Chad on his mobile phone at 610-297-2514. A pastoral emergency would be a death, or life-threatening circumstances.

Good News from Grace articles are due by 12noon on the 15th of the month for the next month’s newsletter.  This Week at Grace information is due by 12noon on Tuesdays. Email to ddeppen@gracecamphill.org

August 15 & 16, 2026
Matthew 15:27 – “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

These are the words of faith, for faith means receiving what God gives. And God has given us so much more than just the crumbs that fall from the table – He has given us life, salvation, body and soul, eyes and ears, possessions and income. That’s where our stewardship starts: with faith in the God who is the greatest Giver.