Come Celebrate Central Illinois Veterans with “For God & Country” Events November 1st and 8th

[November 05, 2015]   LINCOLN - Grace Lutheran Church celebrates Central Illinois Veterans with 2 FREE events, “For God & Country,” on Sunday, November 1st and Sunday, November 8th.

Grace Lutheran Church invites everyone to their building, located at 1458 Hwy 121 in Lincoln, to participate in two FREE events honoring and celebrating our Logan County and Central Illinois Veterans and to recognize the selfless service and sacrifices made by members of our armed forces.

Sunday, November 1st at 12:00pm, is specifically dedicated to honoring WWII and Korean War Veterans. Come meet and hear WWII Screaming Eagle and Battle of the Bulge veteran, speaker and author, Vince Speranza. Vince will also by making available and autographing his book “Nuts!” This is a FREE event, and there will be a FREE lunch provided after Mr. Speranza’s speech.

Sunday, November 8th at 12:00pm is dedicated to honoring our Vietnam era veterans. Come meet and hear Capt. Guy Gruters, Vietnam F-100 fighter pilot who was shot down twice and spent 5 years as a Prisoner of War at the Hanoi Hilton.

He will be speaking on how to forgive your enemies. Please stay after Capt. Gruters’ talk to have a FREE lunch and to meet and get an autograph from the Capt. Please check our website at: www.gracelutheranlincoln.com.

Grace Lutheran Church is located in the building formerly known as The Maple Club. It has been in this location since 2014. Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

[Daniel McQuality, Grace Lutheran Church Pastor]