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Thursday, November 14, 2024

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Sunday, November 17th

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

8:30 AM -

Lutheran Worship & Liturgy Class will not meet this Sunday but resume next week.

9:00 - 10:00 AM -

Meet and Greet with DCO Candidate Timm Leikip

Timm Leikip, the primary candidate for this position, will be in Fellowship Hall for a "Meet & Greet" starting at 9 AM. The Call Committee invites you to come and meet Timm and his wife, Janet. Timm and Janet will arrive in the area today.

Family PALS Meet

10:10 AM - Divine Worship

Worship Folder for November 17th

Care of Baptized Children - Please join in celebrating our 4 year-old, Theo deTalence, It is his next step in The Care of Baptized Children - learning that "I can pray to God." Continue to pray for Theo and his family. ~ Donna Walston, coordinator

11:30 AM -

Voter's Assembly Meeting

Packets for the Voters' Assembly meeting on Sunday are available in the Narthex or online. The main Agenda item is the adoption of the Ministry Spending Plan (budget) for 2025.

Reminders:

Proxy voting shall be allowed for extenuating circumstances that prevent attendance. Such proxies are to state the reason for non-attendance and should be signed and submitted to the Secretary or Church Office 72 hours prior (noon Today) to the Voters' Assembly. Online proxy.
Voting membership is renewed annually through commitment to grow as a disciple, participate in a ministry, and give financially. If you did not pick up your card personally, you should have received a copy in the mail. Bring this card with you to the voters meeting. Additional cards will also be available at the meeting. You may fill out this Card online.

Following the Voters' Meeting:

Let's BOLT for lunch! See info below.

5:30 PM -

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

-The Latest News-

Job Opening | We are seeking a part-time Ministry Assistant for the Church Office to fill the position currently held by Barb Tippin. Barb will be retiring at the end of January 2025. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their interest in the position and the gifts and skills they possess along with a resume and salary requirements to hr@gracelutheranchurch.net. No phone calls, please. A detailed job description can be found in the Voters' packet.

Senior Adult Ministry | Be on the lookout for the next Senior Adult Ministry newsletter coming NEXT WEEK!

Choir Practice for the Christmas Oratorio is Coming Up on November 23, 2024 from 12-2 PM | Click here to see the announcement.

Ministry Celebration - In Appreciation for those who Serve Him

When: Sunday, February 24th following Worship Service 11:30am - 1:00pm

Where: Fellowship Hall

What: Hors D'Oeuvres and beverages will be served in appreciation for those who serve Him.

Menu: Shrimp Cocktail, Veggie Shooters, Stuffed Mushrooms, Chaucuterie Cups, Cocktail Meatballs, coffee, tea, water, and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

All Welcomed to celebrate! RSVP here.

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace |

Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Let's BOLT this Sunday after the Voters' Assembly meeting!

Where: El Patron Mexican restaurant

Address: 3438 Hillsborough Rd., Durham

Contact: Chris Wethman

November Zoom Book Club - Date: Nov. 25, Zoom at 6:45 PM

November - Elevation by Stephen King

December - Sullivan's Island: A Lowcountry Tale by Dorothea Benton Frank

Contact: Donna Gesell

Next Meeting November 21 at 4:30 PM;

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Contact: Barb Tippin

Stephen Ministry meets first or second Monday of the month. Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” - C.S. Lewis (Mere Christianity) – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org

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:

November 19th at 4 PM - "Preparing for the Holiday Season in the Midst of Grief"

Presenter - Margaret Albert and Clarissa Gooding-Ayth with Duke Bereavement Services

Growing Thru Grief is Hiring a Program Director - Click here to see the Job Description.

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 see the GtG schedule through the end of 2024, click here.

- Events 11/14 thru 11/20 -

11/14-16 - No Events Scheduled

11/17 - See Sunday listing above

11/18- 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

11/19 - 4 - 6 PM - Growing thru Grief

6:30 PM - GAB Zoom Meeting

11/20 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates November and Beyond -

11/23 - 12-2 PM - Choir Rehearsal for Christmas Oratorio.

11/28, 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday, Church Office Closed

12/1 - First Sunday in Advent

12/4, 11, 18 - Simple Suppers at 6 PM and Advent Evening Prayer at 7 PM

12/7 - 10 AM - Hanging of the Greens

12/14 - 1 - 4 PM - SAVE THE DATE! Christmas Market (Click here for poster!)

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 1:00p - 4:00p

Where: GLC courtyard, Grace House foyer and parking lot

What: Music, crafts, farmers, vendors from this season's Farmers Market. Other ideas also welcomed. Look for more details and flyers in the coming weeks. Do you or someone you know have a gift for craft making? If so, let us know, we would love to hear from you. Contact: Barbara Silvernail or Dan Heuser

-Serving Opportunities-

Walltown Neighborhood Food Ministries - Sign up to shop, bag, distribute food.

-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.