The altar flowers are given by David & Donna Enrico in honor of the birthdays of their son, William, and gradson, Roman.
The Bulletins & Mailings are given to the Glory of God.
We hold in prayer especially this week….
Zach & Pat, Tricia Butz, Eileen Moore Hartzell, Barry Fenicle, Weston, Megan & Donny Weiblel, Carson Osswald, Karen Osswald, Dr. Robert Little, Ed Klemmer, Jaclyn Atkins, Robert Schweitzer, Cheryl A., Howard Lauver, Amy Vogel, Alice M., and Dean Jury.
Scouting America Bike Rodeo - May 3
Join the Troop and the Pack for their Bike Rodeo on Sunday, May 3 from 2-4pm in the parking lot of Grace. It's a great opportunity to learn about Troop 54/Cub Scout Pack 54. Bring your friends for an amazing time.
Grace Book Club - May 4
Join the Grace Book Club on Monday, May 4 at 7pm via Zoom to discuss "Python's Kiss" by Louise Erdrich. Please contact Melinda Bechetl at mcbbechtel@gmail.com if you have any questions or for login information.
Calling All Graduates
Do you have someone in your family graduating this year? Or maybe it’s you? If so, we’d like to
highlight all our graduates in the June newsletter. We are asking for the names of those
graduating, where they are graduating from and what they plan to do after graduation as well as a photograph if you wish to provide one. Please send this information to Diane at
ddeppen@gracecamphill.org by Friday, May 15. Also, on Sunday, May 24 during Outdoor Worship in the parking lot we plan to send off our seniors and then enjoy a meal after worship. (Please sign up on the Events page on the website or on the Fellowship Board in the parking lot hallway to bring a side dish or dessert to share).
Altar Flower Sponsorhip Cost Increase
Due to recent increases in the costs of flowers and shipping, Grace’s florist has had to adjust our expenses for the Altar flowers. As a result, the sponsorship fee for Altar Flowers will be updated to $50 per week beginning May 1, 2026. If you have already sponsored flowers for 2026, there is no need to make any additional payments. Please note that this change applies only to new sponsorships moving forward.
Monthly Summer Board Game Night
Do you like free food? Do you like board and card games? Do you like having fun? Come to our monthly Summer Board game nights after the Wednesday Community Meal! We invite everyone to join us for a meal at 5:30pm with fun and games starting around 6:30pm. The Summer Board Game dates are June 10, July 8, and August 12. I hope to see you there! Please bring a board or card game to play, I kindly ask that they be PG-13 or younger rated.
Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central PA
You are invited to the 2026 Summer Camp Kick-Off Worship and Picnic on Sunday, May 17-3:30pm at Camp Kirchenwald. Celebrate the opening of the camping season with worship, fellowship, and a great free meal! Additionally, this event will serve as a celebration for the ministry of Michael Youse. Mike has been a part of the Lutheran Camping Corporation for decades, most recently as the Executive Director. We hope you can join us to honor his legacy. The afternoon will include a dedication in the Youse name and an opportunity to write Mike a personal note for a keepsake. Please RSVP at lutherancamping.org so we know to expect you(and how much BBQ to make!). If you are unable to attend but would still like to send Mike a note or provide a picture for the display, email those items to zweiss@lutherancamping.org by May 14.
Group & Individual Spiritual Direction
We are going to offer our first Group Spiritual Direction meeting on Monday, May 18 at 6:30pm at Grace Lutheran Church. If you haven’t signed up, please let Pastor Eckert know if you are interested by signing by using the QR code to the left, on the website at https://www.gracecamphill.org/faith-formation/spiritual-formation, on the Faith Formation Board in the parking lot hallway, by calling the church office or by letting Pastor Eckert know after church on Sunday, May 10 or 17th. If you are interested in signing up for Monthly Individual Spiritual Direction (Space is limited) provided by Pastor Eckert please go to our website at https://www.gracecamphill.org/faith-formation/spiritual-formation, sign up on the Faith Formation bulletin board in the parking lot hallway or call the church office. Pastor Eckert will then contact you. If you may be interested in Spiritual Retreats and Grief Group, please sign up as well so we can determine the level of interest for these ministries. For more information regarding Spiritual Direction, you can email Pastor Eckert at pastoreckert@gracecamphill.org.
Journeys of Paul in Greece - October 17-24
Join Pastor Chad Butz and Evan Houck Oct. 17-24, 2026 as we explore the journey of Paul in Greece. Paul is one of, if not the most, influential theologian for the Christian church as we know it. Come and see first hand the places that he walked and ministered through. We will be departing October 17th and returning on the 24th. There is an optional cruise to extend your journey. Looking forward to entering into this pilgrimage with you all! You can find out more information regarding the trip and how to sign up on the website at https://www.gracecamphill.org/faith-formation/journeys-of-paul-in-greece. Please note that any registrations received after June 24, 2026 will incur late fees depending on when the registration was received. The exact amounts can be found on the pamphlet.
Blessing of the Prayer Shawls
There will be a blessing of the prayer shawls during worship the weekend of May 9/10. If you have prayer shawls at home ready to be blessed please bring them to worship that weekend or drop them off in the office during office hours prior to that weekend.
Grace Merchandise Store
Want some cool Grace gear? Hit up our merch store at https://www.bonfire.com/store/grace-lutheran-camp-hill-merch/. 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.
Special Benevolence Offering
The Special Benevolence Offering for May is Lutheran Camping Corporation. 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
If you are missing a coat, a water bottle or other items please check with the office at 717-737-0439 or office@gracecamphill.org to see if your missing item(s) may have been turned in. 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 need 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
May 2 & 3, 2026
1 Peter 2:9 - "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light."
God has called us to be His own. He has chosen us out of love, out of mercy, out of sheer, divine joy. The apostle Peter says that God chose us so that we might share in His glory and "proclaim the excellencies of Him" who has made us His own. And truly, this is our delight! His joy brings joy to our hearts as well.