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Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Sunday, April 6th

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

8:30 AM

Bible Study of the Book of Hebrews led by Pastor Brooks

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Discussion Group - Documentary "Religions of the World."

10:10 AM - Divine Worship

Worship Folder for April 6th

11:30 AM

Online Safety and Phishing Seminar - Meet in the Fellowship Hall

5:30 PM

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

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Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule

Palm Sunday, April 13th at 10:10am

Maundy Thursday, April 17th at 7pm

Good Friday, April 18th

12pm- The Stations of the Cross Service

7pm- Good Friday Vespers

Easter Sunday, April 20th

6.30am- Easter Sunrise Service

An Easter potluck breakfast will follow the Sunrise service before our Easter worship at 10.10am

Online Safety and Phishing Seminar This Sunday | Grace has been hit twice this year with "phishing" attempts, where an unknown person tries to impersonate a trusted individual in order to steal money by fraud. If you'd like to learn how to better protect yourself from phishing and other online fraud, join us after worship this Sunday, April 6th, in the Fellowship Hall for a one session seminar. Led by our own Whitney Kolba, it will cover how to spot potential internet fraud and what you can do in response.

Prepare for Palm Sunday | Saturday, April 12 at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to come and make palm crosses for Palm Sunday. No previous experience is needed. Many hands make light work!

Easter Lilies | Forms to purchase lilies will be in the worship folders this Sunday. Each lily is $15. Please return completed forms to the church office by Sunday, April 13th. Instructions for donations in memory or honor of loved ones are on the form. If you are unable to submit a form, you can call (919-682-6030) or email the church office to place your order.

Easter Potluck Breakfast |

Join us for a joyful Easter Breakfast on Sunday, April 20th, following the 6:30 Sunrise Service and before the 10:10 Easter Worship as we celebrate together in fellowship! This will be a potluck event, so bring your favorite dish to share. Questions? Contact Kathy Pittman or Kathy Peterson.

Grace Community Farmers' Market | Grace's Farmers' Market is back for 2025! Please visit our parking lot on Saturday, April 12th, from 1-4pm to see what is going on (growing on?) for the new season.

Thank You | Thank you to Drew, Dede and Walt for the new paint and bulletin board in the vestibule and office off of the Fellowship Hall. Check out the news and info coming up on the board!

Town Hall Meeting Recap from Sunday, March 30th

Click the image above for the slides that were presented during the meeting.

The next Town Hall is scheduled for Sunday,

June 29th 11:30am - 1:00pm.

The congregation is invited to contact any member of the GAB for questions or comments.

Pastor Brooks reflected on our Mission and Vision statements, emphasizing the importance of putting these principles into action. He provided examples of what it means to "Be Ready" in our commitment to discipleship, servanthood, and stewardship, highlighting the shared responsibility each of us has in these areas.
Dan Thomas introduced himself in his role as the Congregational Representative. He shared insights into how he is growing both in his position and as a disciple.
Bev Hudgins and Barbara Silvernail shared testimonials about being ready and recognizing when the Lord is calling them to use their gifts in serving and sharing with our neighbors.
Pastor Brooks closed with remarks related to his Sabbatical (June 29-July 5 & August 14-September 4) as a time for refreshing and reconnecting with family. Supply Pastors are scheduled for Sunday worship services.

Small Groups at Grace | Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Zoom Book Club - Date: April 21st at 7PM - Contact: Donna Gesell for the Zoom link

Future books:

April: Framed by John Grisham

May: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Home-Centered Pals - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next Meeting will be May 21st at 12:45pm.

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Stephen Ministry - Next meeting April 7th at 6 PM. - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

Next Sunday - April 13th - Location TBD

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:

April 8th at 4 PM - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

Session 5: Remembering Our Loved Ones

Presenter - Betsy Barton

Even though our loved one is not at the breakfast table, or on the other end of the phone line, they are still with us in some way. We'll talk in this session about how we keep their memory alive in our hearts.

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 4/3 - 4/9

4/6- See Sunday listing above

4/7 - 11:30AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

6:00PM- Stephen Ministry Meeting

4/8 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

6:30PM - Communications Team Meeting

4/9 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

Noon - Midday Lenten Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6:00 PM - Lent Simple Supper

6:15 PM - Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - Lent Evening Prayer Service

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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