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-Sunday, July 19th-

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost


Pastor: Pastor David H. Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

9:30 AM

Fellowship Time


10:10 AM - Divine Worship

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3:00 PM

Young Adults Group

-The Latest News-

Dog Day at Grace | July’s Intentional Invite is Dog Day at Grace this Saturday, July 18th from 9-11am. Come out to learn about various businesses and resources in the community for your four-legged best friend! You’re even invited to bring your dog along for this open house-style event! If you are interested in helping prepare or serving at this event please let Deac. Anna know!


Hymn Sing | Our congregation is hosting a Hymn Sing during our service this Sunday, July 19! Join us for a time of worship with our favorite hymns!

Puerto Rico Lunch | On Sunday, our Fellowship Hall was filled as we heard about the adventures and experiences of our mission team in Puerto Rico. While it was inspiring to learn about the work they accomplished, what surprised me most was hearing about the lasting impact that even a short-term mission trip can have—not only on the people being served, but also on the long-term missionaries who faithfully minister there year after year.


I came away with a renewed appreciation that even one week of serving can make an eternal difference. Every act of kindness, every conversation, every helping hand becomes part of God's ongoing work in the lives of others.


Jesus reminded His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." (Luke 10:2)


May we continue to pray for those whom God calls into His harvest, and may we remain open to how He might use each of us—whether for a week, a season, or a lifetime—to share His love with others.

-Small Groups-

Choir: Contact: Erin Hodge

Contact Erin for rehearsal dates and times.

Family Pals

Contact: Donna Walston

Meets Sunday, July 19 at 9am


Farmers Market

Contact: Dan Heuser

Next Market: August 8th from 1pm-4pm


Home-Centered Ministry

Contact: Barb Tippin

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.


LWML Quilting

Contact: Kathy Pittman

Meets Wednesdays at 10am

Stephen Ministry

Contact: Barb Tippin or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.


Young Adults

Contact Emma Pollard or Hunter Garrison

Sundays at 3pm


Zoom Book Club

Contact Donna Gesell for more information and for the Zoom link.

Next meeting: August 3rd at 6:30pm

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

Upcoming

September: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

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). All are welcome.


Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 21st at 4pm

Topic - Grief and Joy Don't Take Turns

Presenter - Cora Harrison, Facilitator

Click here for more information and the schedule.

-Upcoming Events-

7/19 - 9am - Family Pals

3pm Young Adults Group


7/21 - 4pm - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

7/22 - 10am - LWML Quilting

12:30 - Wednesdays at One

8/8 - 1pm - Farmer's Market

Click here for the church calendar.

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-Note from LWML-

Here we are busy on a Wednesday morning! We'd love to have you come tie some knots with us!


Only have an occasional Wednesday? No problem. Don't know how to sew? As a member of Grace one is an automatic member of LWML. Thinking "but I don't know those ladies"? Come and make a new friend!


We'd love to welcome you any time you can come and join us. Be on the lookout for some upcoming events:

  • Carolina's District Retreat, August 14-16.
  • Joy Event, November 7th.
  • Special Event this fall, more info to come!


Interested? Come any Wednesday @ 10am. Contact Kathy Pittman for questions.

-From the Church Office-

All articles for the weekly e-news should be sent to the church office no later than the Wednesday prior to the Thursday mailing. This form may also be used to submit articles.

Please be aware of phishing scams as they continue to impersonate Pastor Brooks. If you are unsure if what you have received is legitimate, please call or email the church office before engaging with these emails or text messages.

Reminder: Pastor Brooks will be out of town for the LCMS Conference thru July 24th. Please pray for all the delegates gathering to conduct church business during this time.

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