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Giving Generously - WOW! Wednesday morning 52 backpacks were delivered to Camp Linn Haven in Linville, NC for 370 Avery County elementary students . Affiliated with the Southeastern District LCMS, Linn Haven is a Christian summer camp whose mission is to provide a wholesome, safe Christian vacation setting for persons of all ages and abilities. Established in 1940, Camp Linn Haven is a non-profit organization operated and managed by a Board of Directors. Bryan Chestnutt, former pastor at Grace, is a Board member.

Online Outreach Grant Awarded | Grace is the recipient of a $1500 Online Outreach Grant from the Southeastern District (SED). These funds will be used to improve and update our website.  We recognize that our website must appeal to those outside our Congregation as well as those within it. The goal of the redesigned website will be to bridge any communication gaps, foster connections and radiate a sense of community and belonging. It will also serve as a vital tool for spiritual growth, a glimpse into our beliefs and values, and a platform for seamless interaction and support.

-Current News-

Why Not Attend Summer Choir Boot Camp This Saturday? | Click here to read Choir Mythbusters - you too, can sing with the choir as much or little as you like! Click here for the flyer.

Habitat for Humanity event coming up Saturday, August 3 the 8:30-11:30am shift |

1. Volunteers will use this link to register: https://vhub.at/gracelutherandh
2. Click on the shift from the calendar and select "Sign Up" from the pop-up box
3. You will be prompted to sign in with an existing account or you can select "Create New Account" - NOTE: Volunteers are required to complete the volunteer waiver 
4. Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email confirmation (if you don't see one, check your spam for emails from "VolunteerHub")
5. Volunteers will receive a reminder email with the location confirmation and parking information 24 hours before the shift
6. The location is currently TBD but will be updated as soon as one is assigned

 Please note: volunteers need to complete their registration by midnight on Thursday, August 1 or the group is subject to cancelation or downsizing.

-News from the Southeastern District-

The Grace Community Farmers Market was featured in the SED Newsletter! | Click here to read the Community Highlight Blog.

07/25-26 - No Events Scheduled

07/27 - 10 AM - 2 PM - Summer Choir Boot Camp - lunch provided, all are welcome

07/28 - See Sunday listing above

07/29 - 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study with Pastor Brooks

07/30 - 4 - 6 PM - Growing thru Grief

07/31 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

08/04 - 12:30 PM - GAB Meeting

08/05 - 6 PM - Stephen Ministry Meeting

08/10 - 1 - 4 PM - Grace Community Farmers Market

08/11 - 10:10 AM - Worship, Morning Prayer Service (Pastor away for continuing education)

08/18 - 9:30 AM - Family PALS Group

08/19-08/23 - Pastor Working Remotely (out of the office)

Click here for the church calendar.

-Serving Opportunities-

• Walltown Neighborhood Food Ministries - Sign up to shop, bag, distribute food.
• Habitat for Humanity (details above)

-From the Church Office-

• .All articles for the weekly e-news should be sent to the church office no later than the Tuesday prior to the Thursday mailing. If your group meeting time on Sunday has changed with the new Worship schedule, please let the office know. This form may also be used to submit articles.

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