May 9, 2024

This Sunday, May 12, 2024

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

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: Acts 1:12–26
Epistle Lesson: 1 John 5:9–15
Gospel Lesson: John 17:11b–19

Copy of Worship Folder for Sunday, May 12, 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 Care of Baptized Children - Sunday at 8:30 AM

Mother's Day is an ideal time to celebrate some of our younger believers. The Care of Baptized Children program will present a picture Bible to our 2 year-olds: Carey Kolba, Stanley Robinson, and Caleb Stuhlmiller. ~Donna Walston, coordinator

Sunday Between Services,

the Return of "What's Up With That?"

Pastor Brooks continues series of classes that deal with various questions members may have. First Topic (continued from last 2 Sundays): The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Voters' Assembly Recap

The following individuals were elected to serve as congregational officers: Bev Hudgins, President; Barbara Silvernail, Vice-President; and Judy Barnes, Congregational Representative. Each will serve a term of two years.
The position of Director of Christian Outreach was approved and a vote was taken to extend a Call. The next step is for the Grace Advisory Board to form a Call Committee. That will take place at its upcoming meeting on May 21st. We have notified the District and they will be assisting us in this process.

Confirmation of Molly Brooks

Next Sunday at the 11 AM service, Molly Brooks, daughter o Pastor Dave and Sharon Brooks, will confirm her faith. Molly recently spent time with members of the Grace Advisory Board sharing her faith story. A reception will be held in Fellowship Hall after the 11 AM service in honor of Molly.

Reminder:

Starting May 26th, the new Sunday event lineup will be as follows:

8:30 - 9:30 AM - Education and Meeting Hour

9:30 - 10 AM - Fellowship Time

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. Training was held earlier today. If you requested a fob, someone from the Resource Board will be in touch with you shortly.

Prayer Questionnaire

There is still time to fill out 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 in case you haven't taken it yet; Link Survey will close on May 20th.

The May BOLT date is to be announced at a later date.

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 will start 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

Grace Community Farmers Market - Saturday at 1 PM

Celebrate Mothers' Day weekend at the market! There will be kids' activities, a food truck, and six farmers and vendors will be selling farm-fresh foods. The market benefits Walltown Ministries and our hard-working Black farmers, and is a place where the people of Christ meet our neighbors from Trinity Park, Walltown, and Duke.

We need your help!

Tell your friends! Text someone right now. Share the word on social media. Make an announcement at work.
Joins us on Facebook (Grace Lutheran Church - Durham, NC ) and Instagram (gracefarmersmarket) .
Volunteer (https://shorturl.at/bt389).

UPDATE on Habitat Shift from Jenna Young

Thank you to those who have filled out the doodle poll. Unfortunately all three slots are already filled so I requested their next available morning shift which is Saturday August 3, 8:30 - 11:30 am. Thank you in advance! The goal is to get 8 folks signed up as soon as possible. Contact Jenna Young with any questions or to sign up.

Serving Opportunities for You

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

Walking Alongside Those Who Are Grieving

Title: "Practices and Rituals in Times of Grief: Considering What Supports Your Journey"

Date: May 7th. Time: 4 to 6 PM

Presenter: Jim Lewis

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

April Newsletter from the Maita Family in Puerto Rico

Greetings in Christ! He is Risen! He is risen, indeed! We celebrated, Easter Sunday, March 31st, with the addition of 2 confirmations and a Baptism. At the beginning of the service our new baby, Ivanna, was baptized and received new life in Christ! She wore my grandfather’s baptismal gown which has been worn by 30 or so family members. Read the entire newsletter here.

To View Church Calendar on our Website Click Here

5/9 - 7:30 - 9 PM - Bell Durham at Trinity UMC, Durham, click here.

5/11 - 1 - 4 PM - Grace Community Farmers Market

5/12 - 9:45 AM - Sunday Discussion Group, downstairs

5/12 - 9:45 AM - What's Up with That? with Pastor Brooks in Fellowship Hall

5/12 - 9:45 AM - Children's Choir Practice

5/13 - 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study in the Lunchroom Downstairs

5/13 - 6 PM - Stephen Ministry Meeting

5/14 - 4 PM - Growing Thru Grief at St. Paul's Lutheran

5/15 - 10 AM - LWML Quilting

5/15 - 12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

5/15 - 7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

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

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

Put These Upcoming Events on your Calendar:

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 - 11:00 AM - Day of Pentecost - Confirmation of Molly Brooks

5/26 - 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Education and Meeting Hour

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

Link to Last Week's eNewsletter: https://conta.cc/3UFp1mM

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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