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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Sunday, April 13th

Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday

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 13th

11:30 AM

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together) - Kickback Jacks on W. Club Blvd.

11:30 AM

Finance Committee Meeting

5:30 PM

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

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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 Vigil

An Easter potluck breakfast will follow the Sunrise service before our

Easter Worship Serice at 10.10am

Palm Sunday | This Saturday, April 12th, we will be making palm crosses at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. No previous experience is needed. Many hands make light work!

On Palm Sunday, April 13th, meet us outside before the service (changing up the Sunday routine) to receive palms and prepare for the Palm Procession at the start of the service.

Last Sunday for Easter Lilies | This Sunday is the last Sunday to purchase Easter lilies. Each lily is $15. Please return completed forms, which will be found in the Narthex, to the church office by this 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 Sunday Potluck Breakfast | Join us for a joyful Easter Breakfast following the 6:30 Sunrise Service and before the 10:10 Easter Worship as we celebrate together in fellowship! Bring your favorite dish to share. Questions? Contact Kathy Pittman or Kathy Peterson.

Grace Easter Postlude | The Grace Easter postlude tradition is changing this year! Instead of the “Hallelujah Chorus,” we are using this arrangement of the beloved hymn “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” We invite everyone to join us - and feel free to warm up with us on Sunday mornings if you want a little practice!

Bulletin Board Updates |

This Sunday, we will have two new bulletin boards: one at the bottom of the stairs leading down to the kitchen, highlighting the ministry of our LWML quilting group, and a new interactive bulletin board above the water fountains by the restrooms.

Put your thinking caps on, because it will be a thought-provoking

Would You Rather question.

Vote for your choice and talk about why you chose what you chose this Sunday.

Grace Community Farmers' Market |

Grace's Farmers' Market is back for 2025!

Viisit our parking lot on Saturday, April 12th, from 1-4pm to see what is going on (growing on?) for the new season.

Click here for more information and to spread the word about this Saturday's market!

Click here to sign up to help out on Saturday.

We have opportunities to help greet shoppers, set up, clean up, and more!

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 May 5th at 6 PM. - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

This Sunday - April 13th - Kickback Jacks on W. Club Blvd.

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:

April 15th at 4 PM - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

Session 6: Unexpected Blessings

Presenter - Betsy Barton

Blessings, really? But there are some hidden surprises that await.

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 4/10 - 4/16

4/12- 10:00AM - Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday

1:00PM - 4:00PM - Grace Community Farmers' Market

4/13- See Sunday listing above

4/14 - 11:30AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

4/15 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

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

4/16 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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