May 16, 2024

This Sunday, May 19, 2024

Day of Pentecost

Worship at 8:30 and 11 AM:

Pastor: Rev. Dr. David Brooks

Organist: Erin Hodge

Livestream and Call-in at 11 AM
Click here for Livestream
Videos of past services - YouTube channel.
Zoom Call In - Audio Only (11:00 AM):

309-205-3325, 312-626-6799, 646-931-3860, 929-205-6099, 301-715-8592, 305-224-1968, 309-205-3325, 253-205-0468

Meeting ID: 859 0278 6123 Passcode: 9196826030

Preparing Our Hearts for Worship:

Lessons:

First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1–14
Epistle Lesson: Acts 2:1–21
Gospel Lesson: John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15

Copy of Worship Folder for Sunday, May 19, 2024

Before Each Service - Those who are serving gather 15 minutes early at baptismal font to pray (ushers, communion assistants, acolytes, readers, livestream operator, altar guild).

The Baptism of Olivia Grace Johnson - Sunday at 8:30 AM
Rite of Confirmation for Molly Brooks - Sunday at 11 AM. A reception will be held in Fellowship Hall following the service.

Sunday Between Services - Family PALS Group

All families with children aged 10 and under are welcomed to join in with this group on the third Sunday of each month.

Sunday Between Services, "What's Up With That?"

Pastor Brooks continues series of classes that deal with various questions members may have. This Sunday he will talk about 'Things that Get Created.' Then in three following weeks at 8:30 AM topics will be: 'Things that Get Ordered', 'Things that Get Prophesied', and 'Things that Get Talked About.'

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM. This will be a Zoom meeting. If you would like to attend, please notify Chris Wethman.

Some Changes Are Headed our Way:

Next week's E-News will have a new look!
Starting May 26th, the new Sunday event lineup will be as follows:
8:30 - 9:30 AM - Education and Meeting Hour (Bible Study in Fellowship Hall)
9:00 - 9:45 AM - PALS Discussion Group (meets downstairs)
9:30 - 10 AM - Fellowship Time with Refreshments
10:10 AM - Worship
11:30 PM -12:30 PM - Education and Meeting Hour

Keyless Entry System

The work on the keyless entry system has been completed. If you requested an access card, someone from the Resource Board will be in touch with you shortly. After you've been notified, please retrieve your key card as soon as possible. The keypad on the Green Street red door will be disabled soon.

Prayer Questionnaire

Sunday is the final day to respond to the prayer questionnaire that will help the Discipleship Board understand how we as followers of Jesus engage in our practice of prayer, and where extra support or learning would be helpful. Here's a link to the survey; Link

New Lighting and Sound Systems

To learn more about how to navigate our new lighting and sound systems, please let the church office know. A representative from Custom Light & Sound will be doing some training soon. It is recommended that all ushers attend this training to become aware of how these systems function.

Let's do lunch on the 26th after the 10:10 AM worship service. If you are interested in joining us for this time of relaxation and fellowship, contact Chris Wethman (cwethman@gmail.com).

When the new worship schedule begins on May 26, the Sunday Morning Discussion group will start meeting from 9:00-9:45 AM in the library. We will be continuing with our study of Mere Christianity by CS Lewis. On May 12, we started on Part III: Christian Behavior.

The next Gaming will be a Friday night at Geoff's House - Date TBD

For more information.

The Book Club meets once a month on Zoom.

Next meeting, May 20th at 6:30 pm.

May - The Personal Librarian By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

June - The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe By CS Lewis

July - The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time By Mark Haddon

August - The Covenant of Water By Abraham Verghese

If you are interested in joining us, contact Donna Gesell

“Go to church together and get God’s message into your ears, into your life, into your relationships. And the Spirit who created you and recreates you into the best version of yourself, that self that God has in mind for you, will work in your relationship and make it into one that is life-giving. But married or single, divorced or twice-divorced, wid-owed, brokenhearted, or thriving, we all live in the echo of Easter: Christ is risen. Indeed. Alleluia. We walk in the power of Pentecost. Alleluia.” Rev. Dr. John Nunes, guest speaker on “The Lutheran Hour”

– A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org

Courses to dive deeper into the Bible

The courses offered below are taught by Bible scholar Pastor Alec Fisher

Greek I

Have you ever wanted to read the New Testament in its original language? Now's your chance! Beginning with the Greek alphabet, this course introduces the basics of Greek grammar and vocabulary. After successful completion of this course (Greek I) and the spring course (Greek II), students will be prepared to read most of the New Testament in Greek! (More Info.)

OT Survey

Have you ever wondered if there was more to the Old Testament? Why did things happen the way they did? Who were the Israelites and how did they fit within the world around them? This course focuses on the cultural and historical settings, content, and themes of each Old Testament book. Join us as we take a look at the Old Testament in its original world and how it all points to Christ! (More Info.)

Serving Opportunities

** Opportunities exist monthly to support the mission of Walltown Neighborhood Food Ministries by shopping, sorting, and distributing food. Sign up here.

** If AV is your gift, consider joining our Livestream team to serve about once every 5 weeks. Leave your name with the church office and someone from the current team will contact you to set up training.

Walking Alongside Those Who Are Grieving

Title: "The Geography of Loss"

Date: May 21st. Time: 4 to 6 PM

Presenter: Sharon Walker

Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis, Durham.

To View Church Calendar on our Website Click Here

5/16 - 4:30 PM - Home - Centered PALS Facilitation Group

5/17 - 6 - 8 PM - Rev. Dr. Travis Guse from SED with key leaders

5/18 - 10 AM - 2 PM - Rev. Dr. Travis Guse from the SED meets with key leaders

5/19 - 8:30 AM - Baptism of Olivia Grace Johnson at early service

5/19 - 11:00 AM - Day of Pentecost - Confirmation of Molly Brooks

5/19 - 9:45 AM - Family PALS Group meets downstairs

5/19 - 9:45 AM - Sunday Discussion Group, downstairs

5/19 - 9:45 AM - What's Up with That? with Pastor Brooks in Fellowship Hall

5/19 - 9:45 AM - Children's Choir Practice

5/20 - 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study in the Lunchroom Downstairs

5/20 - 6:30 PM - Book Club Meeting on Zoom

5/21 - 4 PM - Growing Thru Grief at St. Paul's Lutheran

5/21 - 6:30 PM - GAB Zoom Meeting

5/22 - 10 AM - LWML Quilting

5/22 - 12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

5/22 - 7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Red Date and Time indicate PALS Group function (Prayer, Activity/Action, Learning, Support)

Put These Upcoming Events on your Calendar:

5/26 - 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Education and Meeting Hour / Pastor's class in Fellowship Hall

5/26 - 9 AM - Sunday Discussion Group

5/26 - 9:30 - 10 AM - Fellowship Time

5/26 - 10:10 AM - New Sunday Service Time

5/26 - 11:30 PM -12:30 PM - Education and Meeting Hour

5/27 - Memorial Day - Church Office Closed

6/8 - 1 - 4 PM - Grace Community Farmers Market

6/30 - 11:30 AM - Discover the Call with Pastor Brooks starts - classes for 5 weeks on Sunday

Link to Last Week's eNewsletter: https://conta.cc/4baVYgu

Recent Prayer needs
Expanded Prayer List (May)
You may submit prayer requests in one of several ways: call the office, click here for online prayer form or send an email to the office.

Mission Statement: We are called to Welcome Everyone to Walk the Way of GRACE…

The Way of Grace is to: Grow with Jesus, Rejoice in God, Answer with hope, Care for the neighbor, and Embrace community.

Click here for Vision Statement and Core Values

Volume 3 / Issue #1 of GPS (Gather-Ponder-Share): Stories Meant to be Told is here! You can read it here, or pick up a copy outside the church offices or in the Narthex.
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