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Grace Notes Newsletter
November 13, 2026
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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH BY-THE-SEA
Pastor Pete Grana
friargrana@hotmail.com
706-391-3388
Mailing Address: PO Box 1356
Street Address: 4212 S. Croatan Hwy.
Nags Head, NC 27959
On the Bypass MP 13.5 Westside
gracelutheranobx@gmail.com
252-441-1530
The Sunday Worship Service is at 9:00 a.m. with communion.
Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m.
Worship Services are live streamed on Facebook Live then posted on YouTube.
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| Sunday's Bulletin for Online Worship and the Prayer Requests List buttons are linked to documents that you can view and print. If you have a prayer request or an update, please contact Kathy Huddleston or Cher Funaiock so that your request or update can appear on next week's list. | | We are locking the downstairs doors just prior to the start of the worship service for your security. If you arrive after the service has started, you’ll need to come in through the front door. Thank you for your cooperation. | | Thank you to everyone who participated in last Sunday’s Room In The Inn Drive Thru Luncheon. The fundraiser brought in almost $9,000 to support RITI which opened their season November 1st . We hope you enjoyed your lunch! | | |
Upcoming November Events and Activities🍂
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NOVEMBER
15 Thanksgiving Drive - Final Day to Donate 🙏🏼
15 Last Day to Sign Up to Bring Something to the Thanksgiving Feast
15 Blessing of the Blankets ⛪
15 Youth Bowling 🎳
17 Ladies of Grace Luncheon 🍽️
21 Men’s Breakfast 🍽️
22 Thanksgiving Potluck Feast 🦃
29 First Sunday in Advent 🕯️
29 Decorating After the Service🎄
Mark your calendars! Scroll down for details. ⬇️
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The Blanket Blessing Is This Sunday, November 15th.
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Thank you to everyone who donated beautiful blankets to share the love of God with our Outer Banks neighbors. All of the donations will be blessed this Sunday and will be taken to the Outer Banks Hospital soon.
Pictured is the seashell on the Outer Banks Hospital Donor Wall, located in the Main Lobby. It recognizes Grace Lutheran By-The-Sea for our Blanket Ministry. It is a beautiful way to honor this mission that Grace has been doing for years.
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Grace's 2026 Thanksgiving Drive Ends This Sunday!🙏🏼
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Grace's 2026 Thanksgiving Drive for the Beach Food Pantry ends THIS Sunday, November 15th.
- As we have done for the past few years, Grace is collecting a monetary gift, and there is a basket in the back of the church for donations.
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Please consider a $55.00 donation which is projected to cover the cost for a meal for a family of four, but any amount is greatly appreciated! You can make checks payable to "The Beach Food Pantry" and put a notation that it is for Thanksgiving.
- The Pantry is able to purchase holiday meal staples at a much lower cost than if we purchased them ourselves, but if you choose to purchase items, please consider stuffing mix, instant potatoes, boxed pie crust mix, cranberries, canned gravy, pumpkin pie mix, and evaporated milk.
Thank you for helping to provide food for our Dare County residents!
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| | | In the month of October, Grace volunteers at the Beach Food Pantry logged 24.5 hours, serving 18 families with a total of 40 individuals. Our wonderful volunteers were Janet and Rolf Schmid, Denise Lyons, Lisa and Rich Ashburn and Kathe Ruch. | |
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The 2024 Nationwide data on Food Banks generated the following statistics:
- 100% of counties and districts are home to people experiencing food insecurity at some point during the year.
- In 2024, child food insecurity affected every county and district, reaching an estimated 45% in some places.
- Nearly 13 million seniors (ages 65+) and older adults (ages 50-59) experienced food insecurity at some point in 2024.
- More than 8 out of 10 of counties with the highest food insecurity are located in the South.
- More than 8 out of 10 of counties with the highest food insecurity are rural.
- In some counties with available estimates, food insecurity affects up to 2 out of 3 Black individuals and half of Latino individuals compared to 1 out of 3 white individuals.
- Nearly half of all people experiencing food insecurity have incomes that are too high to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- The national food budget shortfall surpassed $33 billion in 2024
- The national average cost per meal was $3.70 in 2024
Talk to Alice if you want to know how you can help.
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THIS Sunday, November 15th, all youth 6th grade and up (and Pastor Al!) are invited to go Bowling! We will meet at the Bowling Alley in Nags Head at 2:00 p.m., and play 2 games. See Christine or Lizz for more information or to sign up.
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Thanksgiving Potluck Feast 🦃 Everyone Is Welcome!
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Everyone is welcome to come to Grace's Thanksgiving Potluck Feast on Sunday, November 22nd, after the service.
This is the last Sunday to sign up on the sheet in the back of the church if you would like to bring something, but even if you don't sign up, come and eat! We are thankful for you!
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| | | Decorating Grace for Advent & Christmas |
Advent is quickly approaching, and decorating Grace for this wonderful season will be on Sunday, November 29th. Please plan on staying a little while after the service to join in the decorating festivities!
(Don't make Lisa have to decorate all by herself!)
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This year's Advent theme will be The Everlasting Light.
Sunday worship services in Advent will be on November 29th, and December 6th, 13th, and 20th beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Advent Wednesday Evening Services will be held on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Come and worship!
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| Make Your Christmas Tree Shopping Meaningful This Year! Support ICO! | | |
The Interfaith Community Center (ICO) is excited to be part of this year’s Mother’s Christmas Tree Lot in Nags Head. 🎄❤️
The Mother’s Christmas Tree Lot is more than just a place to find the perfect tree.
In partnership with Living Oaks Landscaping, Mother’s Christmas Tree Lot is bringing the joy of Christmas to our community. Every Christmas tree purchased helps provide financial blessings, supporting local single mothers and families in Dare and Currituck counties facing financial challenges, and needing a little extra help during the holiday season and beyond.
The lot opens on November 20th, so be sure to stop by when you're ready to pick out your Christmas tree. You will have a beautiful tree for your home, while participating in a meaningful way to give back to our community!
🎄Grand Opening: Friday, November 20th at 12 PM!
📍103 E. Morning View Place, Nags Head (next to OBBC Surf Shop)
This year, Mother’s Christmas Tree Lot has set a goal of raising $50,000 to support local single mothers, and every purchase helps bring them closer to that goal!
We are grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to help make a difference for families in our community. When you’re ready to pick out your Christmas tree this year, consider shopping with a purpose! ❤️🎄
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Fellowship Snack Donation Schedule
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1st Sunday of Each Month
Manteo/Nags Head
2nd Sunday of Each Month
Birthdays/Anniversaries Celebration
Fellowship Committee
3rd Sunday of October
Colington/Kill Devil Hills
4th Sunday of Each Month
Kitty Hawk/Southern Shores
5th Sundays
Fellowship Committee
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| | Speaking God's Word to God's People | |
This is not just the duty of the pastor, but it is a responsibility God puts on all believers. Psalm 145:4 speaks of one generation commending God's works and declaring His mighty acts to the next.
Who taught you about faith when you were young? Was it parents, other family members, Sunday School teachers, or all of the above?
How are you doing with this? We are here to help by providing solid Biblical teaching in Sunday School. Materials are provided so you can discuss the lesson with your child at home.
In October, Pastor Pete began teaching the next class for Confirmation, and in January Christine will begin teaching the Pre Confirmation class, a series introducing all of the books of the Bible (for 6th grade and up).
As the new school year begins, we are restarting Sunday School for the younger children. We are grateful to our current teachers Kathe Ruch, Heidi Francis and Barb Jolly, but we could use more. The only necessary qualifications are to recognize your own fallen nature, know you were redeemed when Christ paid for your sin, and have a desire to share that with our young people.
Please pray about your involvement in this vital area of the ministry at Grace.
If you are interested in teaching, contact Pastor, Bill Jolly, or any of our teachers.
Thank you.
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💻 Zoom Daily Prayer & Devotions & Smiles 😊
& Wednesday Bible Study ✝️
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Pastor Pete invites you to join him on Zoom for a time of Prayer and Devotions and Smiles beginning around 9:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
It usually lasts about 30 minutes. You will need to have Zoom installed on your device. It is free. You can join the group between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456526402pwd=Z08wQXpoMWZrUHpaRFZXK3k0M3dkZz09
Meeting ID- 456 526 402 Passcode- 005935
On Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. we will meet for lunch before Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. There will be a sign-up sheet for desserts.
At 12:00 p.m. Bible Study will begin. You can also join online using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456526402pwd=Z08wQXpoMWZrUHpaRFZXK3k0M3dkZz09 Meeting ID- 456 526 402 Passcode- 005935
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We are encouraged to pray for our pastor:
Click on the box to see an article by President Matthew Harrison with a prayer model from Martin Luther.
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Sunday Servers Schedule Thank you for serving! 🙏🏼
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Altar Guild: Barb and Bill Jolly
November 15th
Usher(s): Mike Adderholdt
Reader: Kathy Huddleston
Offering Counters: Sue Berg & Randy Grimes
November 22nd
Usher(s): Shane Francis & Family
Reader: Susan Faudie
Offering Counters: Shane Francis & Julie Kutyla
November 29th
Usher(s): Pete Miller
Reader: Bill Jolly
Offering Counters: Owen Buscemi & Gary Funaiock
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🎶 Come and Make Music at Grace! 🎶
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Chime & Percussion Rehearsal is held on Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Choir Rehearsal is held on Thursdays at 10 a.m.
The Music Planning Meeting is held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11 a.m., right after Choir Rehearsal.
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November Birthdays
1- Caden Buscemi
1- Alice Jaeger
9- Alex Vera
16- Richie Harris
16- Sean Tracy
20- Rob Lawson
27- Glen Krans
29- Bob Tracy
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November Anniversaries
3- Mike & Tina Adderholdt
3- Rob & Debbie Lawson
4- Shane & Heidi Francis
11- Suzie & Joe Trainor
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LWML
Hope Lutheran Church
ADVENT TEA
Come and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ
Saturday, December 5th 2:00-4:00pm
Hope Lutheran Church
5350 Providence Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
RSVP by November 15, 2026
Contact: Jenny Erber
757-289-5636
jennylerb@gmail.com
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The Outer Banks Chorus presents: Love’s Pure Light
At St. Andrew's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church
7:00 p.m. Friday December 18, 2026
4:00 p.m. Saturday December 19, 2026
$10 admission ages 3 and up
Free admission for children under 3
Starting December 1st through December 15th, tickets will be available on our website obxchorus.org .
Purchase tickets EARLY before December 15th to ensure you get a seat. When online tickets are sold out, they are SOLD OUT! VERY limited tickets will be available at the door and they will be sold on a first-come first-served basis.
Thank you for being part of our community and for your help in keeping our performances safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all. We look forward to seeing you at our holiday concerts this December and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with you!
| | Pastor Pete's office hours have changed. The new office hours are Monday, and then Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. He will be off on Tuesday. If you need to contact him, please email friargrana@hotmail.com or you can call or text 706-391-3388 . | | | Portals of Prayer devotional booklets are available. If you would like one brought to you, please contact the church office and we will see that you get it. | | | Pastor Al’s Tuesday 9:00-10:00 a.m. Bible Study on Zoom can be joined by writing him at pasal600@yahoo.com . He sends out the reading material Sunday evening and we discuss it on Tuesday morning. Zoom is free to our 9:00 a.m. participants. | | | |
FREE Online Resources for You to
- search the Lutheran Confessions quickly and efficiently;
- navigate easily between documents and sections;
- view ESV Scripture references inline; and
- copy and share quotations with automatic citations.
| | | Grace's "Faith Knitters" meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. We knit “PRAYER SHAWLS”, and all knitters and crocheters are welcome to come join us! | | | |
Offerings can be mailed to:
Grace Lutheran Church By-The-Sea
P. O. Box 1356
Nags Head, NC 27959
| | | Offerings can be given online by clicking this box then clicking the "Donate" button. | | | Thrivent Members: The Thrivent Choice program has been updated in 2026. All Thrivent members receive Choice Dollars. Choice Dollars are available at the start of the year. Members can make directions anytime during the year, but are encouraged to do it as soon as available. This link reflects the change to the Choice web address. If you have any questions, please contact Jay. | | | You can put flowers on the altar to mark special occasions or to add your personal touch to our worship service by signing up on the calendar in the back of the Sanctuary. Nags Head Florist has agreed to provide flowers at cost- $35 for standard arrangements and $50 for special requests. We will order a standard arrangement unless you indicate to Jay that you want a special arrangement. Please drop your donation in the basket and write on the envelope that the donation is for flowers. | | | If you know someone who would like to receive emails from Grace, click this "Sign up" box and have them fill out the short form. Or click on this box, copy the URL and paste it into an email to send to them so they can click on it, fill out the short form, and submit it. | | | | | |
