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Thursday, February 27, 2025

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Sunday, March 2nd

Transfiguration of Our Lord

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." This week we will look at Islam - Duke Lutherans Center

10:10 AM - Divine Worship - Baptism of Stephanie Alice Smith

Worshi p Folder for March 2nd

2:00 - 4:00 PM - Grace members are invited to an Open House at Beth El Synagogue (1004 Watts Street). You'll be able to sample foods associated with the Jewish holidays. RSVP to Jessica Grossman by Friday, February 28th.

5:30 PM -

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

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When: March 4th at 6 PM

Where: Kitchen (downstairs)

Join us for Pancakes, sausage and MAYBE Pastor Brooks' famous beignets.

Following the festivities we will gather in the courtyard to sing farewell to "Alleluias."

To help: contact the office at office@gracedurham.org

Ash Wednesday is one of the most solemn days of the church year. Marked in ash with the sign of the cross, we remember our baptism. Hearing our Lord's call to follow, we imitate Him by fasting, giving freely and engaging in acts of lovingkindness.

Worship Times: Noon and 7 PM

Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.

My Soul is Dry—A Lenten Exploration | The Book of Psalms (or The Psalter) is the book most quoted in the New Testament, and is rooted deeply in Christian prayer, worship and song.

This Lent, we will explore seven particularly meaningful and important psalms (6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130), traditionally known as the Seven Penitentials. These psalms are examples of sorrow for sin, repentance and desire for amendment and restoration— they are particularly fit for dry seasons in life!

We will pray, sing and ponder these psalms week by week (Noon and 7 PM), confident that God will pour grace into the parched places of our lives, starting with Ash Wednesday, March 5th. Simple Suppers will be held on March 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd and 9th. Sign up to serve.

50th Anniversary of Ordination Celebration

in honor of Rev. Richard Kuehn

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Ordination Date: March 9, 1975

Reception following worship

As we approach the meaningful seasons of Lent and Easter, we’re thrilled to invite you to come together and sing to the Lord a new song! We have an array of anthems lined up, and what better way to enhance our skills than by dedicating a few hours to practice together?

March 29th from 10 AM to 2 PM

We’ll be serving a delightful lunch to keep our spirits high and our energy up,

Spring Church Clean-Up | Saturday, March 15th It's time to prune back shrubs and perennials, transplant liriope, clean fellowship hall windows, paint GH Parking lot car bumpers, tidy the parking lot, etc. For more information and suggestions, please reach out to Kathy Peterson at resource@gracelutheranchurch.net or (919)641-8267. Time: 9-11:30 AM

Highlights from the Grace Advisory Board Meeting on February 16

Grace's Mission & Vision: We are committed to making our mission and vision statements more visible. Watch for displays coming soon.
New Church Signage: Several vendors have consulted with Pastor and we're waiting for proposals.
We have a new New Website: Check it out. Let us know what you think!
Finance Committee Approved: The Board voted to establish a Finance Committee to oversee financial stewardship. If you have gifts that align with this area, or you are curious and want to know more about the role, contact a GAB member listed below.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 18th 6:30 PM via Zoom. Let a GAB member know if you would like to attend and we will make sure you get the ZOOM invitation.
GAB Members: President: Bev Hudgins; Vice President: Barbara Silvernail; Secretary: Dede Crosmer; Discipleship-Servant Board: Chris Wethman; Resource Board: Kathy Peterson; Congregational Representative: : Dan Thomas.

Small Groups at Grace | Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Zoom Book Club - Date: TBD at 6:30 p.m. - Contact: Donna Gesell

Future books:

Mar: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

Apr: Framed by John Grisham

Home-Centered Pals - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next Meeting will be March 19- 12:45 PM

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Stephen Ministry - Next meeting March 3, 2025 at 6 PM. - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

Next event in April: Date TBD

Lunch on February 23rd at Pomodoro's was enjoyed by: Scott & Donna Gesell, Dwight Knoll, Judy Barnes, and Joe & Chris Wethman

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:

March 4th at 4 PM - "Everything Happens for a Reason."

Presenter - Mandy Murphy

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 2/27 - 3/5

3/4 - No events planned

3/2- See Sunday listing above

3/3- 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study with Pastor Brooks (lunchroom)

3/4 - 4 PM - Growing thru Grief

3/5 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

Noon - Midday Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-Serving Opportunities-

Walltown Neighborhood Food Ministries - Sign up to shop, bag, distribute food.

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