Learn more about what we do
Loaves of Grace - a ministry of Harbor of Grace Grace Lutheran Church
Loaves of Grace Food Pantry is a Ministry of Harbor of Grace Lutheran Church. We provide groceries for those who need emergency food. We are open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A bag of groceries containing enough food to make 2-3 meals will be provided in a drive through line and we also have a walk-up window.
For those wishing to donate food to Loaves of Grace, we welcome canned and dry goods with current sell by dates. If you wish to donate, please send an email to [email protected] or call the Harbor of Grace Church office at 616-268-8182. Please leave a message
Baby Pantry - a ministry of Harbor of Grace Grace Lutheran Church
The Baby Pantry Pantry is a Ministry of Harbor of Grace Lutheran Church. We are able to provide children's clothing (newborn to 5T), diapers and formula (when available) for those who need of child supplies.
We are open the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. No appointment is necessary. A volunteer will assist clients in selecting items which are needed.
If you wish to donate, please send an email to [email protected] or call the Harbor of Grace Church office at 231-722-7308. Please leave a message if the answering machine answers.
For those wishing to donate clothing, formula, diapers, wipes and other baby/child items to The Baby Pantry, please call the church office. If you are donating formula or baby food, please make sure packages are unopened and within the expiration date.
Music at Harbor of Grace Lutheran Church
Music at Harbor of Grace is of utmost importance for our worship services. Our rich
ELCA hymnody and many liturgical settings form the foundation of our musical
worship. We supplement this foundation with sung psalm responses, music from other
denominational and ethnic sources, and spirit songs borrowed from contemporary
sacred repertoire.
Sanctuary Choir
The church has three music groups, all of whom are programmed to contribute to
worship services from September through early June. The Sanctuary Choir is a group
of adult singers who sing for worship 2-3 times per month. The choir rehearses on
Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 am, and at 9:00 am on the Sundays that they are
scheduled to sing for worship.
Bell Choir
The Bell Choir is currently a group of 9 to 10 adult ringers who are programmed into
the worship service about once a month, including on major festival Sundays.
Rehearsals are held from 6:30-7:30 pm on Tuesdays. A basic ability to read music is
suggested. Training for ringing techniques is available.
Instrumental Group
The instrumental group is a multi-generational ensemble that performs about once a
month, and includes a variety of instruments. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from
6:30-7:30 pm. An ability to read music and proficiency on one’s instrument of choice is
required.
Participation in any of these groups does not require an audition, and anyone can join
at any time, whether it be for the entire year or for just one Sunday. We also
accommodate our students and our snow birds!
Special Events
Our Harbor of Grace community holds hymn sings a few times a year. We also try new
special events and activities, such as Orffestra, a music workshop featuring Orff and
percussion instruments, and hand chimes. These events are open to all.
Questions may be directed to Denise Newell, Director of Music.