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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Sunday, August 4th

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

Worship Folder for August 4th



8:30 AM - "The Lord Went Down to Egypt" - A Study of Exodus, led by Pastor Brooks

9:00 AM - Sunday Discussion Group - Topic: Mere Christianity by CS Lewis

9:30 AM - Fellowship Time

10:10 AM - Worship

11:30 AM - Interactive Prayer Study Group - Last session - led by Bev Hudgins & Joyce Rea

12:30 PM - Grace Advisory Board Meeting

-Featured News-

Sunday at 12:30 PM - Grace Advisory Board (in person) All are welcome.

The fifth Grace Farmers Market is Saturday, August 10 from 1-4 pm |

The market aims to be a blessing to our neighbors by 

  • reaching out in love to our Trinity Park/Walltown/Duke community
  • feeding the hungry of Walltown, and
  • supporting our farmers of color.

You can help by shopping at the market. This month: tomatoes and other veggies, SC peaches, honey, jams and baked goods, meats, and eggs.We would love for you to volunteer. Here's the form: https://tinyurl.com/3expxume.

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.

Listen Technology Devices | When our new sound system was installed, it included LR-3200 listening devices. These receivers offer outstanding audio clarity and quality. Units are located in Fellowship Hall along with an instruction booklet for use.

Preserving Church Records | Paper church records can become fragile from old age. Digitizing them (from paper to electronic form) allows these documents to be copied, printed and found more easily. For the past several years, Judy Barnes has worked tirelessly down in the Archives Room scanning board/committee/voters minutes, agendas and accompanying documents -- all part of the history of Grace. Thank you Judy for your perseverance, attention to detail, and understanding the importance of preserving our past as we follow God into our future.

-Current News-

A Letter to Grace from the Maita Family | Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, at Grace. Greetings in His name. We pray that this letter finds you well. We are writing to thank you for your support and prayers and to share what is happening. Click here to read entire letter. You may read the July Newsletter is here.

-Recurring News-

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:

August 6th at 4 PM: "Inspiration from Anderson Cooper"

Presenter - Mandy Murphy

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 view the schedule through August, click here.

-Events 7/25 thru 7/31

08/1-2 - No Events Scheduled

08/3 - 8:30 - 11:30 AM - Habitat for Humanity for volunteers who signed up

08/4 - See Sunday listing above

08/5 - 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study with Pastor Brooks

6:00 PM - Stephen Ministry Meeting

08/6 - 4 - 6 PM - Growing thru Grief

08/7 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-Important Dates August 2024-

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)

Save the Date:

Click here for the church calendar.

-Serving Opportunities-

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

Small Groups at Grace

Your community for:

  • Prayer
  • Activity
  • Learning
  • Service

For a complete list of PALS groups click here.

PALS News:

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together) - Next BOLT event will be in August

Book Club - August Meeting Date - 8/26, 6:30 PM Zoom Call

August - The Covenant of Water  by Abraham Verghese

September - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

October - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

-From the Church Office-

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