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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 300 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-4667
 Email: grace@wvdsl.net
Our Mission at Grace:
To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in word and
deed, satisfying spiritual needs.
Bishop Black, administering Pastoral care
*Call is currently out for a new pastor at this time*
Sunday Services
8:30am and 11:00am
Nursery provided for the 11:00am service
Sunday School
9:30am
Children & Adult Study
Meet Our Staff:
Margie Krueger, Secretary
Marc Shideler, Sexton
Robin Bohn, Organist
John Ashton, Director of Music
Church Council Members:
Jessica Carr Carla Cottrell
Belinda Eagle Jim Nichols (President)
Lois Sarsfield Shirley Malick (Vice President)
Lillie Setters Wayne Shreve
Cindy Siegman Ellen Shields
Jennifer Wilson Janet Wean (Secretary)
Some Milestones of Grace...
"Grace in 1909"
Easter, April 3, 1904, organization of congregation.
July 1, 1904, first regular pastor.
January 1, 1906, lot purchased.
September 26, 1909, cornerstone laid.
May 16, 1910, the building dedicated.
May 1, 1925, became self supporting.
April 17, 1912, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of West Virginia was
organized in Grace Church.
1921, the painting "The Good Shepherd" a copy of the masterpiece by
Plockhorst, was done in oil on the chancel wall over the
altar by Gertrude DeBrau of Cumberland, MD.
 "The Good Shepherd"
April 16, 1922, pipe organ installed and dedicated.
"Pipe Organ and Choir Loft" April 30, 1940, the sub-basement was dedicated for use as an
educational and recreational center. Work on the sub-
basement had been started some years earlier by the
Boy Scouts and adults gave a helping hand to complete
the work. Our Boy Scouts continue to hold their weekly
meetings at Grace.
1950, the unification of the Women's organizations of the church.
January 1952, a resolution was passed which would permit women to
serve on the Church Council. Mrs. W. Glenn Norman
was elected to the council, becoming the first woman
member.
1988, ramps were added to the front entrance of the church making
Grace Church handicapped accessible.
"Front view of Grace showing handicap accessible ramp" 2002, Circle of Grace was formed for the women of the church.
2003, a Food Pantry was started to aid the community.
2004, "Celebrating 100 years of Grace."
 "Grace in 2009"
Pastor Hann had a huge impact at Grace Lutheran. He served as Pastor at Grace for decades (from January 1934 through May 1970) and was a very dedicated Pastor, which is why Hann Hall is named in honor of his ministry at Grace.
Links:
West Virginia - Western Maryland Synod http://www.wv-wmd.org/
Lutheran Youth Organization http://www.wv-wmdlyo.com/
The Lutheran http://www.thelutheran.org/template/page.cfm?id=74 Lutheran Hour Ministries http://www.lhmint.org/ Lutheran Theology Web Site http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/djw/lutherantheology.html#dr Martin Luther http://67.104.146.36/english/Renaissance/luther.html Project Wittenberg http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/wittenberg-home.html Camp Luther http://www.camplutherwv.com/
 Enjoying some time with the Sunday School Kids is always a BLAST! Please stop in and sign our Guestbook...
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