For Over 50 Years...
We Have Received Grace Upon Grace
In 1943, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Copperas Cove, Texas, initiated the idea of a mission church in Killeen. Services began May 23, 1954, under the sponsorship of Immanuel. Worship and Sunday School were held at the Center Theater at 409 North Gray Street in downtown Killeen. On Sunday, April 3, 1955, Grace Lutheran Church was formally organized as a mission congregation of the Texas District, Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
On July 13, 1958, the congregation moved temporarily from the Center Theater to Fowler Elementary School on Trimmier Road. The first church building was built and dedicated at 1301 South Trimmier Road on September 14, 1958.
Over the years, the Holy Spirit blessed the Grace Family with steady growth. In 1970, the congregation changed from mission status to being a self-supporting congregation. On September 13, 1970, the congregation dedicated the current facilities at 1007 Bacon Ranch Road.
On April 2, 1995, the congregation celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Part of this celebration included the dedication of the expanded and remodeled facilities. This building project began in 1993 as Phase I of a three phase construction plan and included a new Education Wing, a new Narthex, a renovated Sanctuary, and the remodeling of the administration facilities. Grace celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2005 with a three part celebration under the theme, “Remember, Rejoice, Rededicate.”
Grace Lutheran School began as a preschool ministry in 1978 with kindergarten being added in 1983 and 1st grade in 1984. Over the years various grades were added as enrollment increased. In the fall of 1997, two portable educational buildings were added to meet the needs of the expanding needs of the school and church. The school has faced many challenges and has enjoyed 25 years of blessings and success serving the congregation and the Killeen and Ft. Hood communities.