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Good Friday:  The Way of the Cross

We followed the Stations of the Cross in a spiritual pilgrimage through the last moments of Jesus Christ’s earthly life.   Artwork for each station emphasized each significant event that Jesus experienced on His way to crucifixion, inviting us to reflect on His suffering, love, and sacrifice.

The worship liturgy focused on each of nine stations, each separated with the message conveyed, a prayer, followed by the Trisagion “Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, have mercy upon us.”  Trisagion was used because it unites us with the millions of believers who preceded us in faith by vocalizing it the same way they did.  An organ interlude was followed by singing a verse from a related hymn before continuing to the next station.

 

Grace Joins Local Congregations To Make the Academy Happen

 

Hi LifeWise West Carrollton,

Congratulations on moving to Step 7!  Your community is moving toward providing Bible education to public school students during school hours in your school district.  This isa huge answer to prayer, and we can’t wait to get started—
but we need your help!

We are accepting applications for the role of program director. If you or someone you know may be interested in applying, learn more by going to lifewise.org/westcarrolltonoh.  Simply click “Join the Team” and apply for the position today!  Your community is also eligible for the LifeWise Foundation $1,500 matching grant. New donations must be received by April 21, 2025. These funds will help with necessary staff training and other startup expenses. To donate simply CLICK HERE.

We’re looking forward to seeing students in your live program very soon!
 

Sincerely,

Liz Hultz

Program Coach Manager
lifewise.org

Personality in Every Note

All in attendance and those online expressed that they were delighted with  the concert held at Grace Lutheran Church in West Carrollton last Saturday, March 29.  The concert included a wide range of musical expressions from opera to the sacred, to show tunes and more.

All local talent was led by vocalist Kylene Griffith Terhune with arrangements from Aaron and Samee Griffith Mood of Star City Music Studios.

Also featured were Kylene’s talented friends Stephanie Liacuna (harp), Evvy Mood (violin), and vocalists Caitlin Coulson Pfeiffer, Christin Coffee Rondeau, and Kylene’s husband  Patrick Terhune, baritone.     Concert Link

 
Weekly Prayer Time
The prayer room (old library) will be available for prayer needs immediately after the Sunday service. Don Stamm will be there to pray with anyone who needs prayer for family, healing, direction or any personal needs. Please be encouraged to take advantage of this important ministry.
 
The Under Somethings met on Friday, March 21st, for a presentation and discussion about the different religious denominations in America.  The group shared their insights into the background of these religious organizations. They gathered for fellowship at 6:30 pm at the Kopietz family home and began sharing insights around
7:00 pm. Everyone from Grace was welcomed to join in.
 
 
 
 
 

Fellowship is essential part of who we are at Grace! 

As a “family size” church, our weekly fellowship lunch is a strength of our congregation. During this time, we not only break bread together, but we also get to know one another on a deeper level as we listen to one another’s stories, joys, needs, concerns, and even share a few jokes. In doing so, we, “bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2)

In case you were wondering, the average number of attendees at one of our fellowship lunches is about 60 people. If you would like to get involved in this ministry either through your financial support, by providing a meal, by volunteering for set up or clean up, or even by suggesting a creative way to keep this ministry going, contact Linda Hooghe at connections@gracelutheranwc.org.

Sign-up sheet is posted at the south entrance to Grace for volunteer cooks and servers.
150th Anniversary Celebration
Grace Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026, serving West Carrollton and the surrounding communities. We are looking for volunteers to help plan a variety of activities to recognize this special event. After the second planning meeting we now continue as teams for brainstorming sessions to identify ideas for worship, fellowship, learning, and remembering events. Watch for further announcements on how you can be a part of this momentous celebration.  Contact Deb Ross or Pastor Phil for more details.