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History
The Beginning of Grace
What prompted the organization of Grace Mission? Nothing different than that which has prompted the organization of all other missions the world over - " Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Mathew 28:19
Until 1920 there was no church of the Synodical Conference on the west side of Akron. It was well known that there were many Lutherans without any church connections, as well as many unchurched people.
On November 7, 1920 Pastor Yount of Concordia Lutheran Church, South Akron started a Sunday School at Grace Elementary School, Five Points. Mr. C.K. Steward was placed in charge of the Sunday School and those who wished to attend divine services had to go back to Concordia Church. The Mission realized that if it should prosper, it must have its own pastor.
On March 3, 1921 a call was extended to the Rev. A.E. Bay, then pastor of Immanual Lutheran Church, Lima, Ohio. Pastor Bay accepted the call and came to Akron on April 14th. He was installed on April 17, 1921 in old Concordia Lutheran Church on the corner of Grant and Thorton Street - Pastor Yount officiating and Pastor William Single of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Cuyahoga Falls assisting. Pastor Bay preached his first sermon in the gym of Grace School and services were held there for the next 10 years.
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Worship Schedule
Sundays:
Sunday School and Adult Bible Study:
9:15a.m.- 10:20a.m.
Divine Service with Holy Communion: 10:30a.m.
Sunday morning (9:15 a.m.) Bible Study and coffee: We gather a bit earlier with mugs in hand (coffee provided). Greeting each other in the Lord, we dig into the theology of the assigned Readings for the morning’s Service and associated Scripture texts. This is an excellent preparation for being “doers” and “hearers” of the Word in the Divine Service about to be celebrated.
Wednesday evening(7:00 p.m.) Conversation and Inquiry; Christian belief & practice: We refresh our faith delving deeply into the reasons Christians (Lutherans) believe and do what they do. This is an excellent opportunity to invite and bring along a friend or family member who have questions about the Christian faith and the church’s worship, as well as differences existing in broader “Christendom” or even among the congregations of our Synod.
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989 North Portage Path
Akron, OH 44313
TEL: 330.864.4244 FAX: 330.864.4448
www.grace-lcms.org
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