Check Out Grace Lutheran Royersford Worship/Events Calendar & Our Current Events Below
We are worshipping in person and we would love for you to join us, but if you if you can’t be here in person, our worship services are available online, our services & info. about worship can be found on the “Worship” tab.  Our services can also be found on our Facebook page or YouTube channel.

     

 

Congratulations and God’s blessings to all who received their First Holy Communion on April 27th. Thank you to Sarah Nye & Carly Bauer, for faithfully teaching the joy and blessing of this sacrament. Please congratulate the class, that received God’s grace through the body and blood of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:  Julianne Eynon, Noah Feist & Branson Klick.

 

CONFIRMATION 2025 – On May 18th, we will celebrate the joyous rite of  confirmation for 5 young people, with one combined worship service at 9:30am!   We give thanks to God for the parents who have raised these children in the promises made at baptism and we thank God for this year’s faithful confirmation teachers, Julie Boyer & Zach Miller.  Congratulations & God’s blessings to our 2025 Confirmands: Olivia Mae Asbert, Brady Edward Burgoon, Cylee Grace Campbell, Elliana Grace Nye & Tyler Howard Weaner.

 
Check Out These Ways to Support Your Faith Journey 
 
 

Bible Study groups finish up for the season this month. Our last meetings before the summer break will be Monday, May 19th and Thursday, May 22nd. We will begin again after Labor Day.  

If you’d like to attend the Monday evening Zoom, or want more information, contact Deacon Allison at  deaconallison12@gmail.com.

 

 
 

 

Faith First – Last Wednesday of this Month—Join us for breakfast, devotions and fellowship at Main Street Café. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am Our next gathering will be on Wednesday, May 28th. Hope to see you there!
 
 

Deacon Allison’s Daily Prayer Devotions are back!  Check them out at allisonwilcox.com, to start your day, get a boost in the middle of the day or end your day on a positive, prayer note.

 
Sunday Mornings at 9:15am Join One of these Adult Learning Groups.
 
 
Richard Harshaw’s group meets weekly, between services, in the Choir Room (L04).  They have topical discussions focusing on faith, truth & fellowship and how these have made our lives better.
 
 

 

Join Judy Stryker’s book group at 9:15am Sunday mornings, in the Parlor. With a study on “Women of the Bible”.  All are welcome to join!  This group will finish up on May 11th.

 

Youth News!!

 
Confirmation will be one service at 9:30am on     May 18th.  
 

Mark your calendars now and join us for VBS from July 13th – July 17th on an Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains. racing rivers & glistening glaciers pointing you towards Jesus, learning he is a faithful friend that can always be trusted and is your True North.

 

Summer Mission Trip 2025: We’re heading to Lutherridge in Aden, NC (near Ashville, NC) to help flood recovery from Hurricane Helene. This ELCA Lutheran Christian Camp sustained significant damages to their property & needs our help with cleanup & reconstruction. Trip dates” July 13-18, 2025. More information to come.
 
 

Calling all volunteers!!!!! We are looking for volunteers for VBS this summer and would love for your help. If you are interested and want to learn more on how you can help please email: cey.graceluthrn@gmail.com

STRUNK FUND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH 5/31.  

Letters of application are being accepted now through the end of May for scholarships for 2 or 4 year colleges, or trade schools.  You must be enrolled as a full-time student, in an undergraduate degree program.  You may only be eligible for this scholarship for a maximum of four (4) years.  Awards will be given in July/August.  The committee will announce the recipients of the scholarships in June.  All applicants must be a baptized/confirmed member of Grace Lutheran Church and new applicants are required to write a letter of application which includes specific information.  Please see our May newsletter or call or email the church office for details.

Save the Date for a Lorraine’s Hearing Fund Fundraiser–this fund provides financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with a hearing impairment.

WHEN: Thursday, May 8th        HOURS:  10 am – 9 pm

WHERE:  Giovani’s Pizza & Restaurant, 466 Main Street, Royersford, PA

Why cook when you can have lunch, a date night, or a meal out with family and friends. Have someone else cook & clean up while helping to raise money for a great cause. A portion of the day’s proceeds will be donated to LHF.

It’s time to “Play Ball”, or at least watch it?  Join other Lutherans in supporting the Phillies, while providing funds for SEPA Synod Youth Programs, by buying tickets to Lutheran Night at the Phillies.  Dates in May & August are still available.  Ordering your tickets is simple: go to www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/special/lutheran and use the password: LUTHERAN; then select from available dates & tickets.  Grab your crew & reserve your seats. Go Phils! 

 
I want to help but…
I want to serve and know that I should but…
I feel God tugging at me to do more but…
I want to be a part of ministry at church but….
 
I’m too busy,
I don’t know how,
I don’t like to talk about God,
I______ you fill in the blank.
 
 
Grace has lots of ways you can help.  Most don’t take much time or previous knowledge.  We provide any training & supplies needed.
You get to meet & serve with great people and feel good too!  Join us and help us grow, love and serve!  Call or email the church office at 610-948-3684 or gracelutrn@verizon.net, for more information on any of these opportunities.
 
Volunteers are urgently needed to fill current & upcoming vacancies within the counting teams.  Duties include: Basic math, record keeping & drive to the bank for night drop deposit. Current team rotation is every   4-6 weeks.  Time commitment is about 45 mins. after the late service. Training is provided and you’ll have the opportunity to work with current team members for as long as needed. Contact Kurt Meyers or the church office at 610-948-3684 or gracelutrn@verizon.net if interested.  Double up with a friend and just say yes!
 
 
OR
 
 
We have an open Council position for Youth Committee Chair. Do you have a heart for youth ministry? Are you feeling a nudge from the Holy Spirit to discern a call to serve on our dynamic Council? Please speak with Pastor, Deacon or Council President -Kurt Meyers for more info.
Other ways to serve on Sunday mornings…
 
Be a Trustee – They help open & close the church before & after worship, turn on lights and make sure the building is welcoming for members & guests. Trustees rotate each month.
 
Help with Altar Guild – This group sets up the altar for communion, baptisms and other special events, organize & keep track of communion supplies and other items needed for worship & make sure the church interior looks nice for worship.  They work in small teams of 2-4 and serve for a month, usually 2 or 3 times a year.
 
Children’s Sermon – During worship, this person comes up front and talks to the children about the message for the day.  They work with the Pastor & Children’s Sermon coordinator to use materials we provide to come up with a fun & simple message, that speaks to the younger generation.  They rotate to provide the message about once every 4 – 6 weeks.
 
Tech Table – If you like computers, this is for you!  These folks keep worship moving by working with the computer & cameras during all of our worship services.  They chose the service they prefer and rotate about once a month.
 
Readers – During worship, readers… well they read the lessons for the day. They chose the service they prefer and rotate about once every other month.
 
Communion Assistants – This group helps the Pastor serve communion each week. They chose the service they prefer and rotate about once every other month.
 
Ushers – If you have a warm smile, like to greet people and can count the folks in attendance, this ministry is for you.  There are usually 2 ushers at each service, you get to chose the service you prefer and rotate about once every 6 weeks or so.
 

Caring Crafters meet on Wednesdays, in the All Purpose Room, 10-11:30am    

Our group does simple crafts in service to our church community.  We make & send cards to our homebound, Grace staff or Grace family members.

Color to relax or bring any crafts you may be working on!  We finish each session with prayers for our family, country & members at Grace.

If you have some time, on a Wednesday morning,  join us for crafts, fellowship & friendship.  All ages are welcome. Come when you can. We don’t take attendance!!

Join us for continued socializing with lunch at our local diner afterwards!  Questions?? call Sue Perry or the church office.

In response to a question at the annual meeting…  If you want to make scheduled contributions to the church without using Simply Giving, that charges 2.75% on the amount of each donation, simply do online banking with your  financial institution.  You can select a frequency of weekly, monthly, or annual, along with the date of the transaction.  I’ve done this with my bank for more than 10 years without any fees.  It is quite easy & you can to make changes any time desired.  Last year Grace was charged more than $700 for donations through Simply Giving. Feel free to reach out to me at Council President, Kurt Meyers with questions or concern.