The history of Grace Church can only be defined by our name – Grace. Because of God’s faithfulness, provision and undeniable grace, our church has been in existence for over 50 years. Following the Lord’s leading, Grace Church began under the direction of Milo Nussbaum in 1958. Though much has changed, we gratefully acknowledge that the Lord has never stopped guiding and directing. We remain a church dedicated to preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ, firmly planted on the Bible, with the mission to make disciples – and to do all things to the glory of God. May He alone be praised!
The following timeline highlights God’s faithfulness as He has built our church through a growing membership and increasing awareness of our mission since our inception as a church in 1958!
| June 8, 1958 | A small group of believers meets together to discuss the formation of a new church. |
| September 1, 1958 |  
Pastor Milo Nussbaum accepts the call to be the first senior pastor of Grace Evangelical Mennonite Church. They meet at the Rural Home Missionary building in downtown Morton and gradually occupy additional rooms on the second floor of First National Bank across the street. |
| July, 1960 | 
Construction begins on a new church facility on Fourth Avenue in Morton. |
| April, 1961 | 
The first sanctuary, built by financial contributions from the denomination and the willing hands of the people, is dedicated. |
| 1964 | 
A parsonage is built next door to the church for the Nussbaum family. |
| 1968 | 
A new education wing is added to the current building. |
| 1975 | 
A new sanctuary, able to seat 750 people, is added. |
| 1977 | 
Eureka Bible Church is planted. |
| 1982 | Faith Church in Bloomington is planted. |
| 1988 | 
New nursery and classroom facilities are added to the building. |
| 1989 | Northwoods Community Church in Peoria is planted. |
| 1991 | 
Milo Nussbaum retires and occupies the second parsonage home on Delwood Street. |
| 1992 | 
Doug Habegger assumes the role of Senior Pastor. |
| 1997 | Great Oakes Community Church in Germantown Hills is planted. |
| 1998 | 
A 40-acre plot on the corner of Jefferson and Tennessee is purchased. |
| March, 2001 | 
Construction of an Activity Center begins on the new property. |
| Nov. 11, 2001 | 
The Activity Center is dedicated for use. |
| 2003 | Our denomination officially changes its name to Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, and we in turn change our name to Grace Evangelical Church. |
| May, 2005 | 
Construction begins on the sanctuary and educational wings of the new facility. |
| Nov. 19, 2006 | 
Grace Church has our first Sunday in our current location. |
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