Worship Schedule - 2008
Be sure to mark your calendars! Make plans to attend each service to enjoy the variety of times, messages and music offered at the four unique worship services.
Saturday
5:30 pm Service
This new interactive service will meet in the Activity Center. Set to the stirring vocals of singer/songwriter Vickie Wagner, this worship hour features circular seating and a healing service every month. Communion and a time for children accompany a message focusing on scripture each week. Come and worship with your family in casual attire. To hear a sampling of Vickie Wagner's original music, visit http://www.vickiesong.com/
Sunday
8:15 am Service
New Life Singers and The Grace Bell Ensemble, featuring classic hymns, accompany a thematic message in a traditional setting. Communion is served on the first Sunday of every month.
Sunday
9:30 am Service
The Chancel Choir fills the sanctuary with classical choral music. This service follows a formal worship pattern based on United Methodist tradition. Communion is served on the first Sunday of every month. The 9:30am Sunday worship service is also broadcast at 11:00am on WONC Radio, 89.1 FM.
Sunday
11:00 am Service
The Grace Praise Team features the best of contemporary Christian music in this energized service. Worship reflects on purposeful living through scripture exploration. Communion is served on the first Sunday of every month.
Radio Broadcast
The 9:30am Sunday worship service is broadcast at 11:00am on WONC Radio, 89.1 FM.
The dynamic preaching ministry at Grace Church brings Biblical, relevant, and provocative messages. Services are signed for the hearing impaired upon request. Call the church office three days in advance and specify the service you wish to be signed. Messages and worship services are taped for congregational use.
Holy Communion is served every Saturday at the 5:30pm service. On the first Sunday of every month, Holy Communion is served at all three Sunday morning services. The sacrament of Baptism can be celebrated at any of the three Sunday worship services. Please make arrangements with the Office Manager (630-355-1748).
Toddler and Infant Care is provided for all Sunday morning services.
Celebrate the Christian year
Throughout the year, special worship programs mark changes in the seasons.
- Advent Worship/Wreath-making (1st Sunday of Advent) and the Festival of Carols prepare families for Christmas. On Christmas Eve, services celebrate the birth of the Savior.
- Lent begins with the Ash Wednesday service and concludes with Holy Week observances on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
