Pocketful of Grace

Join Pastor Hetrick for the first of three weeks exploring the gift of creation and our place in it, though Scripture, Song and reflection. A key resource comes from www.lutheransrestoringcreation.org. permission to podcast/stream the music in this episode obtained from One License License #A-700989. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul and Dr. Gil Waldkoenig discuss the lessons for the 20th Sunday After Pentecost: Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96:1-9 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick discusses Philippians 4:1-9 and how to handle conflict and find peace with one another.  Join us next week for the first week of three on "All Creation Sings" in which we celebrate God's creation, in Scripture and song and reflect upon our place in creation. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick joins Cindy Fritz and Peter Horn, Grace's Faith Formation team to talk about God's peace with us when we are angry or hurting or scared. We talk about Philippians 4 and Psalm 23. Musical accompaniment by Ireland McDyre and Laurel Sanders.  Pastor Schul returns next week! To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

In our 3rd week of studying Philippians, Paul is encouraging people to focus on who and what really matters, and the promise of relationship in and with Christ even when everything seems unclear.  Philippians 3:4b-14 A print study guide is available on our website at www.glcpa.org under Sermons To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 18th Sunday After Pentecost, October 4, 2020: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick leads Week 2 of our Bible study, "Joyful in All Circumstances" focusing this week upon Philippians 2:1-13. A PDF study guide is available at www.glcpa.org under Sermons To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost : Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

The first week of our Wednesday series on Paul's letter to the Philippians. Pastor Hetrick shares background on this church Paul cared for deeply as he guides them to see rejoicing even in struggles. This week focuses upon Chapter 1, verses 18-30. A print study guide is available at www.glcpa.org  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost: Jonah 3:10-4:11 Psalm 145:1. 3-6, 8 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-6 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost: Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm 103:8-13 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 This week's podcast was recorded remotely so there was a learning curve with new tech.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, September 6th, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-11 Psalm 119:33-40 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching Sunday) and Pastor Schul (preaching Wednesday) discuss the lessons for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2020 Jeremiah 15:15-21 Psalm 26:1-8 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching Sunday) and Pastor Hetrick (preaching Wednesday) discuss this week's lessons for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, August 23, 2020: Isaiah 51:1-6 Psalm 138:1-3, 6-8 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20 Closing music features Grace musicians Laurel Sanders and Susan Buda To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the upcoming Sunday, August 16, 2020, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 Closing music by Grace musicians to the glory of God To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the upcoming lessons for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost- August 9th, 2020: 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Join us for worship this Sunday via Zoom, posted at 7 am on our website www.glcpa.org or on our Facebook page, or listen live at 10:30 on WRSC 1390 AM, 93.3 FM or via www.foreverstatecollege.com. To learn more...

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, August 2, 2020: Isaiah 55: 1-5 Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-19, 21 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14: 13-21 Closing hymn: "Jesus Still Lead On"  Laurel Sanders, flute; Susan Buda, cello Vocals" Laura Pauley, Laurel Sanders, Susan Buda, Sarah Rogers, Linda Bowman and Chris Wilhelm To learn more about our...

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 8th Sunday After Pentecost: 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Closing music performed by Laurel Sanders and Susan Buda To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick talk about the upcoming lessons for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2020 Readings and Psalm Isaiah 44:6-8 Psalm 86:11-17 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Closing music is "Blessed Assurance" from the Open Hymnal Project To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Our all ages Virtual VBS "Christmas in July" is focusing on the shepherds in the Gospel of Luke who are out with their flocks when the angels come bearing amazing news that changed how they see the world. Our walk/hike invites you to take a moment to notice what God shows you in creation and to give thanks! Pastor Hetrick's backyard birds, Silent Night and Go Tell It On the Mountain...

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 55:10-13 Psalm 65:5, 9-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Closing music is "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" performed by Chris Wilhelm, Linda Bowman, Sarah Rodgers, Susan Buda, Laurel Sanders and Laura Pauley to the glory of God.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace L...

Pastor Hetrick and Pastor Schul (preaching) discuss the readings for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost: Zechariah 9:9-12; Palsm 145:8-14; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Closing music is Campioni Op. 7, No. 5 Minuet  Performed by Susan Buda, cello and Laurel Sanders, flute.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick and Pastor Schul discuss the readings for June 28, 2020, the 4th Sunday after Pentecost: Jeremiah 28:5-9 Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 Romans 6:12-23 (Pastor Hetrick will preach on this passage) Matthew 10:40-42 Closing music: "Hymns of Joy" by Laurel Sanders. Performed by William Newcomb. Adam Hallacher, Ireland McDyre and Spencer Hardyk. Produced by Graham Sanders.  To learn more...

A discussion of this week's lessons (Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 69:7-10, 16-19; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39)- Pastor Schul preaching. June 17th, is set aside for the Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine in the ELCA, those nine members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC who were killed during a Bible study because of their race. We remember and commemorate: Reverend Sharonda Coleman...

Pastor Schul and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost: Exodus 19:2-8a Psalm 100 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8  Closing music - "There is a Balm in Gilead," African American Spiritual played by Scott Schul To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.