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Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Sunday, July 13th

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Preaching: Pastor David Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Pastor's Class: Teaching in Faith

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Discussion Group

9:30 AM

Fellowship Time

10:10 AM - Divine Worship [Click here to download the worship folder]

11:30 AM

Resource Board Meeting

-The Latest News-

Welcome Deaconess Anna Voelker | We are excited to welcome Deaconess Anna Voelker to Grace as Director of Christian Outreach.

Anna's first day with us will be Monday, July 14, and we could not be more excited for the gifts, energy, and heart for ministry she brings to our church family.

Please join us in giving her a warm Grace Lutheran welcome! Be sure to stop by, introduce yourself, and help her feel the kindness and hospitality that make our congregation so special. Welcome Deaconess Anna—we’re so glad you’re here!

Red Cross Blood is Next Wednesday! | We are honored to partner with the American Red Cross to help host a Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall coming up soon on Wednesday, July 16 from 10 AM–2 PM.

There's still time to sign up to volunteer to help the day of the event and also to schedule an appointment to donate. You can also help spread the word by sharing our flyer to your friends, coworkers, and neighborhood. We still have 25 appointments open.

Visit redcrossblood.org and type in the Zip Code: 27701, click Find a Drive, and sort by distance to find Grace Lutheran Church's donor schedule. All donors will receive a $15 Fandango Movie Ticket by email. Type O blood gets an additional $20 egift card to a merchant of your choice!

Grace Community Farmers Market This Saturday | Join us this Saturday, July 12, from 1-4pm for fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, pastries, teas, meats, and more!

Help out at the Market by greeting, assisting customers, set up, clean up and more. Click here to sign up.

Pastor's Class During July | During his "in-between" time, Pastor Brooks will be exploring our mission statement Sundays at 8:30am. Using materials from the Synod's "Making Disciples for Life," Pastor will talk about what it means to be a people who teach, serve, share and go with Good News.

July 13 – Teaching in Faith: How our Core4 are the Building Blocks for Instruction

July 20 – Serving in Faith: Caring for People Inside the Parish and Outside the Parish

July 27 – Sharing in Faith: I Witness, We Reach Out

August 3 – Going in Faith: The Mission of Christ Continues

New Sunday Morning Discussion | The Sunday Morning Discussion Group is meeting this Sunday, July 13, at 9am to consider the next topic(s) that we will study. All are welcome to bring ideas of topics, books, films, or anything else that may be of interest. If you don't know about our group, we meet every Sunday to discuss contemporary issues, Christianity, and basically anything that we find interesting. Each area of interest may take from a few weeks to a few months to cover. We take our time and discuss in depth. Please join us in the resource center/library downstairs.

Would You Rather Results Are In |

Hear Moses read the 10 Commandments = 2

Hear Jesus preach the Sermon on the Mount = 15

Stop by the bulletin board near the water fountains to see the NEW questions posted!

🟢 Grab a friend and place a sticker by the answer you connect with most.

🗣️ Take a moment to talk about why you chose your answer—it's a great way to spark meaningful conversation and get to know each other better.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

July Choir Camp

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace | Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Zoom Book Club - Next meeting Monday, July 14th at 7pm on The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. Contact Donna Gesell for the Zoom link

Future books:

Aug: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Sept: Double Blind by Edward St. Aubyn

Oct: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Family Pals- Next meeting Sunday, July 20th at 9am.

Home-Centered Pals - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next meeting Wednesday, July 16th at 12:45pm.

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Stephen Ministry - Next meeting Monday, July 21st at 6 PM. - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

Date 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). All are welcome.

Next Meeting:

July 15th at 4 PM - Grief and Tears

Presenter - Hadley Kifner

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 7/10 - 7/16-

7/12 - 1PM - 4PM- Grace Community Farmers Market

7/13 - See Sunday listing above

7/14 - 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study

7PM - Book Club on The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan (Zoom)

7/15 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

6:30 PM - Grace Advisory Board Meeting (Zoom)

7/16 - 10 AM - 2PM - Red Cross Blood Drive

10AM - LWML Quilters

12:45 PM - Home-Centered PALS Group

3 PM - Walltown Ministries Meeting

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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