Emmanuel Ministries
As Lutherans who value the Word as the ground of our faith, study is important to us and there are many learning opportunities at both Grace and Emmanuel to join with others in study and conversations that deepen faith.
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Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism)
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM
AT Grace Church
Weekly confirmation classes with Pastor Jacob (7th-9th grade) starting September and ending in May at Grace Lutheran Church. Curriculum covers bible personalities that have led us to Jesus and beyond. Lutheran Unit, Small Catechism, Sacraments, Ten Commandments, the Creeds, Lord’s Prayer and theological discussion of where we are growing in our faith, and how we never stop learning and wrestling with our faith. Please contact our parish church office or Pastor Jacob if you are interested in participating!
Sunday School
Sundays 10:45AM
Emmanuel Church
Sunday School at Emmanuel is for children ages 3-12 (Pre-K to 6th grade). They meet every Sunday during worship beginning in September and ending in May. Curriculum is from Spark House of Augsburg Fortress and uses a variety of stories, lessons and crafts to learn about God’s Word. Please contact the church office, Pastor Jacob or Rachael Kordiak if you would like to join Sunday School. We invite you to join us and would love to see you there!
First Word Bible Study
Tuesdays 11 AM
AT Grace Church
Anyone interested is invited for an in-depth study of the Bible texts that will be read and preached upon during the coming Sunday’s worship with Pastor Jacob and others who attend the study. It is a great opportunity to engage in a rousing conversation about topics of faith with other Christians. Participant Comment: “The scriptures sit with me for the rest of the week and then when I come to church the next Sunday, I feel like I am better ready to hear and understand what Pastor says about those words.”
Out-to-Lunch Bunch
2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am
Location varies
Note: Out-to-Lunch Bunch is on hold until futher notice.
Food, fun, and fellowship pretty much sums up what the OTLB is all about. Grace’s version of “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives” meets at 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at a different eatery within an approximate 30-mile radius from Sandstone. As we taste test our way throughout the county, minds are also occasionally challenged with trivia questions of varying subjects. Everyone also has the opportunity to win the traveling trophy if you happen to be the last one served. Come and enjoy!!
Read Feed
4th Tuesday each month, 6pm
Sandstone Public Library
NOTE: Read Feed is on hold until futher notice.
Love of books and the willingness to read one a month is all that’s needed to enjoy Grace’s book club, Read Feed. Our group meets the fourth Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the lounge corner of the Sandstone Library. Discussions bring extra depth to our readings with the occasional left turn to our conversation adding to the fun! Books can be picked up at the library on the Tuesday of our meeting with the books then brought to Grace for pick up. Everyone is welcome!
A church is not just bricks and mortar; a church is a community of faith where people join together to make things happen that would not happen without willing volunteers. If you are interested in helping, if you have ideas, or want to be a leader, please contact Pastor Jacob through the Church Office at 320-245-2449. Together we are the church; together we can make things happen.
