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Thursday, March 27, 2025

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Sunday, March 30th

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

8:30 AM

Bible Study of the Book of Hebrews led by Pastor Brooks

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Discussion Group - Documentary "Religions of the World."

10:10 AM - Divine Worship

Worship Folder for March 30th

11:30 AM

Town Hall Meeting (lunch provided)

5:30 PM

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

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My Soul is Dry—A Lenten Exploration |

Join us each week as we explore the Seven Penitential psalms. This week, we continue the series with Psalm 143:

"Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness!"

Wednesday, April 2nd, at Noon or 7 PM

Join us for a simple supper and fellowship beforehand at 6pm. RSVP Here

This Sunday, March 30th, from 11:30am - 1pm | Sponsored by the Grace Advisory Board, this informational session is part of an effort to enhance communication with the congregation. This is an opportunity to receive updates, ask questions, and provide feedback and input. A light lunch will be provided. Click here for the agenda.

Spring Choir Camp This Saturday | As we approach the meaningful seasons of Lent and Easter, we’re thrilled to invite you to come together and sing to the Lord a new song! We have an array of anthems lined up, and what better way to enhance our skills than by dedicating a few hours to practice together? Join us this Saturday, March 29th, from 10am to 2pm. We’ll be serving a delightful lunch to keep our spirits high and our energy up,

Easter Lilies | Forms to purchase Easter lilies will be in the worship folders starting this Sunday! Each lily is $15. Please return completed forms to the church office. Instructions for donations in memory or honor of loved ones are on the form. The deadline is Sunday, April 13th. If you are unable to submit a form, you can call (919-682-6030) or email the church office to place your order.

Easter Potluck Breakfast | Join us for a joyful Easter Breakfast on Sunday, April 20th, following the 6:30 Sunrise Service and before the 10:10 Easter Worship as we celebrate together in fellowship! This will be a potluck event, so bring your favorite dish to share. Mark your calendars now—more details coming soon. Questions? Contact Kathy Pittman or Kathy Peterson.

Under Construction |

We have some exciting updates on the bulletin boards under construction! The 2 large boards on the Lower Level are designed with the intention to share encouraging messages.

Plans for other boards include showcasing ministry work, interactive boards, and District news and events.

Thank You! | Thank you Walt and Dede Crosmer for painting the downstairs hall and getting the Grace House's smoke and O2 sensors updated.

Small Groups at Grace | Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Zoom Book Club - Date: TBD - Contact: Donna Gesell

Future books:

April: Framed by John Grisham

Home-Centered Pals - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next Meeting will be May 21st at 12:45pm.

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Stephen Ministry - Next meeting April 7th at 6 PM. - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

Next event in April: Date TBD

Growing Thru Grief | Offers year-round support for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1200 W. Cornwallis, Durham).

Next Meeting:

April 1st at 4 PM - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

Session 4: Who Am I Now?

Presenter - Betsy Barton

Stones transform after time in a rock tumbler--and so do we, as we go through the upending process of getting the rug swept out from under our feet after a loss. We'll talk about being open to new discoveries.

Growing thru Grief is sponsored by a coalition of religious and civic organizations; there is no charge to attend. Grace is a proud Coalition Member of Growing Thru Grief. To see the current GtG schedule click here.

- Events 3/27 - 4/2

3/30- See Sunday listing above

3/31 - 11:30AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study (download the readings here)

4/1 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

4/2 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

Noon - Midday Lenten Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6:00 PM - Lent Simple Supper

6:15 PM - Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - Lent Evening Prayer Service

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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