God Is The Gospel
In his book, God is the Gospel, author John Piper shows us that God himself, as revealed most clearly and fully in Jesus’s death and resurrection, is to be viewed and enjoyed as the final and greatest gift. The gospel of Jesus and his many blessings are not ultimately what makes the good news good, but the means to enjoying the Savior himself.
God is the Gospel - John Piper
You can order Piper’s book online, or swing by the church bookstore and grab a copy. Find a friend or someone from church to read through the book together and share what you are learning. Or better yet, come join us at 8:30am on Saturday, September 26th at the Mill St. Cafe to discuss the book together.
5th Annual Chili Bowl
Start digging up your chili recipes for this year’s 5th Annual Chili Bowl. On Sunday, October 11th, following the church service, we will feast on chili and judge one another in the process.
Enter your chili for the competition in the form below and have the chance of a life time: to win the 2026 Chili Bowl. Be creative and come up with a name for your chili (e.g.: Afterburn, Fire In The Hole, Lake Of Fire). You’re not a chili chef? No problem. Make whatever chili-themed meal you like. If you call it chili, we will judge it!
Sunday, October 11th
This is your chance to get your name engraved on the legendary Grace Hill Chili Bowl - to be proudly displayed in the Grace Hill trophy case for all to be amazed!
Ruth
We are gearing up to start our next men’s and women’s study this Fall. This coming October we will embark on a six week study through the Book of Ruth. Though brief, this story captures a beautiful moment in redemptive history and points us to Jesus our coming Redeemer.
MEN | Thursdays @ 7PM
WOMEN | Tuesdays @ 7PM
Interns Among Us
This September we welcome two interns who have a zeal to serve the Lord and His local church. These young men are familiar faces to all of us, having served us in many ways, and already proven to be vital contributors to the ministry of Grace Hill. They will now have a tremendous opportunity over the next 12 months to engage in a structured training program. Please pray for them as they embark on this journey!
Lake County School of Theology
Our intern program is one of many ways that GHC endeavors to provide an opportunity for individuals to receive focused, structured training and evaluation. Candidates select a discipline (pastoral, administration, music, media, mercy, etc.) and upon completion receive a thorough review and recommendation from our pastoral team. We invite anyone to apply, but priority is given to members of our local congregation and denomination.
John Lindmark | Pastoral Intern
James Lindmark | Deacon Intern
If you, or someone you know, are interested in focused formal discipleship training, please explore the Lake Country School of Theology
Raised To New Life
Baptism is an outward visible sign of an internal spiritual reality. A sacrament proper only to those who believe in the death, resurrection, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
Outward Sign of an Inward Reality
Come join us this Sunday as we celebrate God’s grace and mercy through baptism. A beautiful sign displaying the reality of the work of the Spirit in our hearts. Our corporate witness and participation, while individuals are baptized, serves as a reminder that we are one body and all receive grace through observing and giving Jesus glory through obedience to this wonderful ordinance.
“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.”
Birthday Pizza Party
What better way to celebrate a 183 year old birthday than an all time classic birthday pizza party! Come celebrate 183 years of Grace Hill Church and enjoy pizza and dessert after the service!
Pizza & Cupcakes
Way back in 1843, Wisconsin was still just a territory and had yet to achieve statehood, Charles Dickens was busy penning his classic work the “Christmas Carol,” and the United States was only celebrating its 76th birthday. On August 31st, we will celebrate God’s faithfulness in proclaiming the name of Jesus for 183 years.
Three Names, One Gospel Message
We remain excited for what God is doing in Merton and beyond. It is with great joy that we are leaning into the work of the Spirit to make the name of Jesus known for many years to come! One consistent theme throughout its long history has been a commitment to preserve and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are grateful to God for how He has kept His people faithful to the Gospel in the past, and we earnestly desire for God to continue that work in His people here in Merton and beyond for the Glory of His great name.
Psalms
Coming this September, we will embark on a brief series through some of our favorite Psalms. This collection of writings forms the longest book in our Bibles, composed of 150 Psalms, written by at least 7 different authors. The Psalms present us with the fullest expression of prayer and praise in all of Scripture. There are Psalms of historical value, kingdom perspective, and wise insights. There are Psalms of thanksgiving, confidence, lament and praise. Somehow the Psalms are both simultaneously from God to us and yet they are also directed to him from us.
Pouring Out Our Hearts To God
This Fall we will move our way through only a sampling of the Psalm collection. Obviously a full series through every Psalm would take us nearly 3 years if we committed one Sunday to each individually. Perhaps someday we will cover them all, but for now we will simply begin with a humble exploration. During these few weeks you will hear from both old and new voices, guests and familiar faces, those who are preaching their very first sermon and those who cant keep track.
Resources On The Psalms
Gospel Coalition Courses: (1) Introduction to Psalms; and (2)Knowing the Bible: Psalms
Devotional Reading: (1) Sing A New Song; (2) In The Lord I Take Refuge; and (3)Untamed Prayers
Study Reading: (1) Psalms For You; (2) Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible; (3) Reflections on the Psalms
On The Hunt
Our next youth event will be Saturday, September 19th at 4pm. The youth will descend upon Downtown Merton to participate in an epic scavenger hunt. Once completed, we will share a meal and study God’s Word together.
Saturday, September 19th | 4pm
We currently meet once a month to learn and grow. Every meeting is different. Sometimes it's a party. Sometimes it's a service project. Often we have deep theological conversations. 7th-12th graders from inside and outside the church are welcome to join.
Together Is Better
The church is like a body with many members. Membership in the local church is the logical implication of membership in the global Church, which comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, publicly demonstrated through baptism. Our lives are connected. We need one another. Church membership is our way of ensuring everyone who belongs to our congregation enjoys the benefits and privileges of being Grace Hill Church.
Member Meeting
If you call Grace Hill Church your home, we want you to save the date for our next member meeting, to be held on Sunday, September 20th from 12-2pm. Come ready to hear some important updates, highlight God’s grace as we see Him at work, and affirm a few initiatives. Thanks for making your church family a priority!