Grace Lutheran Church  

   Mailing Address: P.O. Box 262, Walton, NE 68461

   Street Address: 11640 A Street, Walton
 

   Phone: 489-8693

   Services: September through May: 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10     a.m. Worship -- June through August: 9 a.m. Worship and 10:30 a.m. Cyclist Service

Pastor: The Rev. Edwin H. Wicks

Congregation: 175 members

At a glance: Grace Lutheran Church provides a traditional Lutheran service at their regular worship time throughout the year.  During the summer, the church offers special services for bicyclists and other users of the MoPac East Hiker-Biker Trail. These special services are informal, nondenominational services, which are open to anyone; casual dress is preferred. The biker services attract worshipers of many religious backgrounds.

 Pastor Ed described the church as "a small parish with a big heart." He said the one comment he hears from visitors is "Everyone is so friendly and the sanctuary is so warm and inviting." He said the congregation strives to be an "extended family" for members and visitors. "We feel that our time together on Sunday morning is not only a time to revitalize and renew ourselves for the week ahead, but also a time to come together as a family - sharing with each other the joys and the sorrows that life brings to each of us. It is in this sharing that we are touched by the love of God.”

Programs: Christian education is an important ministry of the church. From September through May, the church offers adult Bible study and classes for preschool through junior high age. High school students are encouraged to attend the adult Bible study class.
The church youth group meets regularly, and takes a mission trip each summer. The church has a summer vacation bible school program.
The music program features a choir that provides music for special services.
Women of the church provide food for funerals and other special events.
A mother-daughter luncheon is held each year around Mother's Day.
The church helps support the People's City Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Friendship Home and other local charities.
Wednesday evening soup suppers and worship services are held during the Advent and Lenten seasons