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Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Sunday, January 19th

Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Guest Pastor Today: Larry Eckart / Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

8:30 AM -

No Bible Study of the Book of Hebrews this week (resumes next Sunday)

9:00 - 10:00 AM -

Family PALS Group meets Downstairs

9:30 - 10:00 AM -

Fellowship time in the fellowship hall

10:10 AM - Divine Worship - Pastor Larry Eckart

Worship Folder for January 19th

11:30 AM -

A Godly Legacy Class continues with Chris Wethman (Fellowship Hall)

-The Latest News-

A Godly Legacy Continues this Sunday at 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall |

This week we'll be discovering important stories (or secrets) in our family history and turning points. Turning points are moments when we took one path and not the other in our lives. We'll look back to recognize how God was with us during those transitions that affect the rest of our lives. There's still time to join us on this faith journey!

Meet Emily | We asked Emily -- Barb Tippin's replacement -- to provide us with some information about herself. Here's what she wrote...

California Fires - LCMS Response | The Pacific Southwest District of the LCMS has a standing emergency relief fund in place to assist churches and schools, their people and community. If you would like to donate to this fund or help in other ways, here's how.

SED Men’s Gathering | A retreat for all men throughout the Southeastern District! Join us March 14-16 for the first all-Men’s District Gathering at Camp Cheerio in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Experience a weekend full of 5 amazing meals, optional fun activities, amazing views, and more. Most importantly we will gather together in Word. Registration closes Feb. 23 and costs $300. For more info and to register click here!

Duke Lutherans Sunday Meal Sign Up - Thank you, thank you for all of the delicious meals you provided for the Duke Lutherans last year. As I always like to say, we’re the best-fed campus ministry in town! This is such a concrete way to love and care for the students; please know how grateful we are. If you’d like to sign-up for a date this semester, please click here.

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace |

Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

We'll skip the January BOLT and pick up again later in 2025.

Contact: Chris Wethman

Next Zoom Book Club - Date: February date TBD

Future books:

Feb: The Bookseller by Mark Pryor

Mar: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

Apr: Framed by John Grisham

Contact: Donna Gesell

Next Meeting will be February 19- 12:45 PM

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Contact: Barb Tippin

Stephen Ministry meets first or second Monday. Next meeting February 3,2025 at 6 PM. Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

“No amount of scientific progress can defeat death. No political ruler can promise eternal life. Only Jesus can make and keep that promise. The promise of hope and life is ours to proclaim. It is the promise that a world without hope needs to hear. In Jesus we have hope for the future, the living hope of life in His presence forever.” Dr. Carol Geisler, Lutheran Hour Ministries – 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:

January 21st at 4 PM - " Coping with Bereavement: One Approach to Consider.."

Presenter - Artie Hendricks, Chaplain, Duke Hospital

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 current GtG schedule click here.

- Events 1/16 thru 1/22 -

1/16, 17, 18 - No events planned

1/19 - See Sunday listing above

1/20 - 11:30 AM - No Brown Bag Bible Study - Pastor Brooks at Continuing Education

1/21 - 4 PM - Growing thru Grief

6:30 PM - GAB Zoom Meeting

1/22 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 Noon - Midday Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates January -

1/31 and 2/1 - Grace Advisory Board Retreat at Resurrection in Cary

-Serving Opportunities-

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

-From the Church Office-

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