E-News

Call Service and Voters Meeting This Sunday |

Following Divine Service this Sunday, June 8th, voting members will move directly into a Call Service for Prayer and Discernment. This call service and voters meeting will include time for presenting why the Call Committee believes God is sending Deaconess Anna Voelker to serve with us as we minister in Durham, explaining the particular steps related to calling a first-call candidate, and for conversation as we discern God's will.

Always Ready Bible Study June 15 & 22 |

Join us for a special two-week Bible study series titled “Always Ready” on Sundays, June 15 and 22. Together, we’ll explore what it means to be prepared for God’s calling—ready to pray, serve, give, share, and move. Come grow in faith and readiness with your Grace community!

Sunday Celebrations | Last Sunday we celebrated the installation of two elected officers. Dede Crosmer is serving a second consecutive term as Secretary and Walt Crosmer is serving as the new Treasurer. Thank you both for your willingness to answer the call and serve the congregation. We also celebrated the high school graduation of Ella Michael, daughter of Steve and Laura Michael. Congratulations to Ella and her proud parents. It's off to U Michigan for college. Go Wolverines! Click here to see photos from last Sunday's celebrations.

June Newsletter from Pastor Gustavo and Ruth Maita in Puerto Rico | "Thank you for helping us share about Jesus in Puerto Rico. We are currently on home service visiting churches in Nebraska. Please let us know how we can pray for you. Thank you again for your partnership in the Gospel." Read the entire June Newsletter here.

-Recurring News-

Would You Rather? | The results are in- and it's a tie! Seven (7) would rather watch Jesus walk on water and seven would prefer to watch Jesus heal a blind man! This week, check out the new “Would You Rather” question, vote for your choice, and discuss why you would rather hear Moses read the 10 Commandments or hear Jesus preach the Sermon on the Mount.

Zoom Book Club - Next Meeting Monday, June 9th at 7pm to discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. Contact Donna Gesell for the Zoom link

Future books:

July: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

Family Pals- Next meeting Sunday, June 15th at 9am.

Home-Centered Pals - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next Meeting Wednesday, June 18th at 12:45pm.

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

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

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

June Date TBD

6/8- See Sunday listing above

6/9 - Pastor Starts Sabbatical

11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study

7 PM - Book Club meeting on The Women by Kristin Hannah

6/10 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

6:30 PM - Resource Board Meting

6/11 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service

6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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