Grace Notes Newsletter

October 16, 2026

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH BY-THE-SEA

Pastor Pete Grana

friargrana@hotmail.com

706-391-3388

Mailing Address: PO Box 1356

Street Address: 4212 S. Croatan Hwy.

Nags Head, NC 27959

On the Bypass MP 13.5 Westside

gracelutheranobx@gmail.com

252-441-1530

The Sunday Worship Service is at 9:00 a.m. with communion.

Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m.

Worship Services are live streamed on Facebook Live then posted on YouTube.

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Sunday's Bulletin for Online Worship and the Prayer Requests List buttons are linked to documents that you can view and print. If you have a prayer request or an update, please contact Kathy Huddleston or Cher Funaiock so that your request or update can appear on next week's list.

We are locking the downstairs doors just prior to the start of the worship service for your security. If you arrive after the service has started, you’ll need to come in through the front door. Thank you for your cooperation.

Grace Members- Meeting THIS Sunday

On October 15th, Grace Members were sent reports to review before the meeting.

If you are a member of Grace and did not receive that email, please let us know by emailing gracelutheranobx@gmail.com and we will send the reports to you. Thank you.

October Men's Breakfast at The Dunes Restaurant Tomorrow

The Men's Breakfast will be held tomorrow, October 17th. They will meet at the Dunes Restaurant at 8:30 a.m.

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Fall Ladies of Grace Luncheon This Tuesday

Grace's 2026 Thanksgiving Drive Begins on Sunday!

Grace's 2026 Thanksgiving Drive will begin this Sunday, October 18th, and will continue through Sunday, November 15th.

Once again, our church is doing a monetary gift, as it has in the past few years. Please consider a $55.00 donation, but any amount is greatly appreciated. You can make checks payable to "The Beach Food Pantry" and put a notation that it's for Thanksgiving.

The Pantry is able to purchase holiday meal staples at a much lower cost than if we purchased them ourselves, but if you choose to purchase items, please consider stuffing mix, instant potatoes, boxed pie crust mix, cranberries, canned gravy, pumpkin pie mix, and evaporated milk.

Thank you for helping our Dare County residents. 

You Can Buy Your Tickets NOW for the

November 8th LUNCH-TO-GO

to Support OBX Room In The Inn

If you enjoyed the lunch last year or if you missed it and want to have a great meal from Shipwrecks, tickets are available now. 

You can pay cash or write a check to RITI for $25 per ticket. No cooking, no cleanup- just drive by, pick up your meal, and enjoy a delicious lunch while supporting the RITI. 

If you have questions or if you're ready to get your tickets, talk to Suzie or Janet.

The Blanket Blessing Is Getting Closer!

The next Blanket Ministry Blessing will be

Sunday, November 15th.

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Fellowship Snack Donations Schedule

1st Sunday of Each Month

Manteo/Nags Head

2nd Sunday of Each Month

Birthdays/Anniversaries Celebration

Fellowship Committee

3rd Sunday of October

Voters Meeting- No Snacks Needed

4th Sunday of Each Month

Kitty Hawk/Southern Shores

5th Sundays

Fellowship Committee

The Pantry continues to need paper bags. Donating them reduces their overhead cost. They are no longer accepting plastic bags, so please bring only paper bags. Thank you!

Speaking God's Word to God's People...

This is not just the duty of the pastor, but it is a responsibility God puts on all believers. Psalm 145:4 speaks of one generation commending God's works and declaring His mighty acts to the next.


Who taught you about faith when you were young? Was it parents, other family members, Sunday School teachers, or all of the above?


How are you doing with this? We are here to help by providing solid Biblical teaching in Sunday School. Materials are provided so you can discuss the lesson with your child at home.


In October, Pastor Pete will begin the next class for Confirmation. Christine will be teaching the Pre Confirmation class, a series introducing all of the books of the Bible.


As the new school year begins, we are restarting Sunday School for the younger children. We are grateful to our current teachers Kathe Ruch, Heidi Francis and Barb Jolly, but we could use more. The only necessary qualifications are to recognize your own fallen nature, know you were redeemed when Christ paid for your sin, and have a desire to share that with our young people. 


Please pray about your involvement in this vital area of the ministry at Grace.

If you are interested in teaching, contact Pastor, Bill Jolly, or any of our teachers.


Thank you.

Zoom Daily Prayer & Devotions & Smiles 😊

& Wednesday Bible Study

Pastor Pete invites you to join him on Zoom for a time of Prayer and Devotions and Smiles beginning around 9:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday. 

It usually lasts about 30 minutes. You will need to have Zoom installed on your device. It is free. You can join the group between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456526402pwd=Z08wQXpoMWZrUHpaRFZXK3k0M3dkZz09

Meeting ID- 456 526 402 Passcode- 005935

On Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. we will meet for lunch before Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. There will be a sign-up sheet for desserts.

At 12:00 p.m. Bible Study will begin. You can also join online using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456526402pwd=Z08wQXpoMWZrUHpaRFZXK3k0M3dkZz09 Meeting ID- 456 526 402 Passcode- 005935

We are encouraged to pray for our pastor:

Click on the box to see an article by President Matthew Harrison with a prayer model from Martin Luther.

Sunday Servers Schedule Thank you for serving!


Altar Guild: Jeanette Grimes & Carol Head

October 18th

Usher(s): Pete Miller

Reader: Heidi Francis

Offering Counters: Alice Jaeger & Julie Kutyla

 

October 25th

Usher(s): Gary Funaiock

Reader: Pete Miller 

Offering Counters: Sue Berg & Shane Francis

You can click on the full calendar live at Calendar, Newsletter, Blog - Grace Lutheran Church By-The-Sea to see future activities and the latest updates.

Come and Make Music at Grace!

Chime & Percussion Rehearsal is held on Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Choir Rehearsal is held on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

The Music Planning Meeting is held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11 a.m., right after Choir Rehearsal.

Community News

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October Birthdays



4- Bill Jolly

4- Gloria Porter

4- Suzie Trainor

9- Janice Neilan

13- Dave Hoppe (dad)

14- Rita Fast

15- Griffin Buscemi

16- John Gerena

20- Rachael Hyde

26- Sue Berg

26- Tom Berg

26- Susan Faudie

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October Anniversaries

10- Joe & Judy Swanson

12- Pete & Polly Miller

17- Leah & Matt Paulson

17- Marie & Richard Sarratt

19- Janet & Rolf Schmid

20- Lisa & Rich Ashburn

Pastor's office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you need to contact him, please email friargrana@hotmail.com or you can call or text 706-391-3388 .

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Portals of Prayer devotional booklets are available. If you would like one brought to you, please contact the church office and we will see that you get it.

Pastor Al’s Tuesday 9:00-10:00 a.m. Bible Study on Zoom can be joined by writing him at pasal600@yahoo.com . He sends out the reading material Sunday evening and we discuss it on Tuesday morning. Zoom is free to our 9:00 a.m. participants. 

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Grace's "Faith Knitters" meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. We knit “PRAYER SHAWLS”, and all knitters and crocheters are welcome to come join us!

Offerings can be mailed to:

Grace Lutheran Church By-The-Sea

P. O. Box 1356

Nags Head, NC 27959

Offerings can be given online by clicking this box then clicking the "Donate" button.

Thrivent Members: The Thrivent Choice program has been updated in 2026. All Thrivent members receive Choice Dollars. Choice Dollars are available at the start of the year. Members can make directions anytime during the year, but are encouraged to do it as soon as available. This link reflects the change to the Choice web address. If you have any questions, please contact Jay.

You can put flowers on the altar to mark special occasions or to add your personal touch to our worship service by signing up on the calendar in the back of the Sanctuary. Nags Head Florist has agreed to provide flowers at cost- $35 for standard arrangements and $50 for special requests. We will order a standard arrangement unless you indicate to Jay that you want a special arrangement. Please drop your donation in the basket and write on the envelope that the donation is for flowers.

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