April 11, 2024

This Sunday, April 14, 2024

The Third Sunday of Easter

Worship at 8:30 and 11 AM:

Pastor: Rev. Dr. David Brooks

Organist: Erin Lynn Hodge

Livestream and Call-in at 11 AM
Click here for Livestream
Videos of past services - YouTube channel.
Zoom Call In - Audio Only (11:00 AM):

312-626-6799, 646-931-3860, 929-205-6099, 301-715-8592, 305-224-1968,

309-205-3325, 689-278-1000

Meeting ID: 825 4920 8056 Passcode: 9196826030

Preparing Our Hearts for Worship:

Lessons:

First Lesson: Acts 3:11–21
Epistle Lesson: 1 John 3:1–7
Gospel Lesson: Luke 24:36–49

Copy of Worship Folder for Sunday, April 14, 2024

Before Each Service - Those who are serving gather 15 minutes early at baptismal font to pray (ushers, communion assistants, acolytes, readers, livestream operator, altar guild).

The Children's Choir will be singing at 8:30 AM service on Sunday!

Join Pastor Brooks for A TASTE OF GRACE This Sunday

Have you been visiting Grace and want to know more? Do you have a question you're just dying to ask? Are you wondering if Grace is "the place" for you? Satisfy your curiosity and join Pastor Brooks for conversation after the late service this Sunday. Refreshments will be provided.

Baptism of Sa'Riyah Christina Bowens

Last Sunday, Sa'Riyah Christina Bowens, daughter of Embrace Grace alumni, India Hunter and Sayqon Bowens was brought to the waters of Holy Baptism. Sa'Riyah was joined with family members at the font.

Facility Update

We have contracted with First Security Service to install wireless smoke and heat detection throughout the building. Access control devices will also be installed on 3 doors: campus ministry center, fellowship hall, and the main level street door (on Green Street). A fob will be required to enter by these doors. If you currently use one of these doors and would like to be issued a fob, sign up here.

This Saturday, April 13th from 1 to 4 PM

in the Parking Lot

This inaugural event is this week. It looks like the weather on Saturday is going to be beautiful so make plans to stop by and support our farmers and enjoy what we hope will be a recurring event on the second Saturday of the month. Click here for poster showing farmers.

-Sponsored by the Racial Reconciliation PALS Group

To view a complete list of all Groups go to: PALS Groups

If your PALS Group is not listed, please let me know: president2123@gracedurham.org

To learn more about each PALS Group, click on its logo below:

April's BOLT event will be this coming Sunday, April 14th after the late service. To reduce travel for everyone, let's do a return visit to Pomodoro on Hillandale.

We are studying Mere Christianity by CS Lewis.

This Sunday we will discuss Chapter 3.

The next Gaming will be Friday, April 26 at 7 PM at Geoff Heintzelman's house.

For more information.

The Book Club meets once a month on Zoom.

This month, April 22nd at 6:30 pm.

April - Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

May - Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

If you are interested in joining us, contact Donna Gesell

Serving Opportunities for You

Opportunities exist monthly to support the mission of Walltown Neighborhood Food Ministries by shopping, sorting, and distributing food. Sign up here.

United Day of Hope - May 18, 2024

”Anata wa hitori ja nai: You’re not alone."

John and Whitney Kolba invite you to share this fundraiser or join their walk, in person or virtually, as they raise awareness for mental health. The walk occurs in Morrisville and it costs nothing to join their team. To support this cause, visit https://www.namiwalks.org/participant/Whitney-Kolba For more information on NAMI, visit: https://www.nami.org

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of millions of Americans who are affected by mental illness.

Walking Alongside Those Who Are Grieving

Title: "The Path Forward."

Date: April 16th. Time: 4 to 6 PM

Presenter: Bill Dahl and William Holloman

Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis, Durham.

Lost and Found: Donna Gesell left her rose clippers down on the table by the furnace room on Easter. Has anyone seen her clippers? If so, please reach out to Donna!

News from the Maita family serving the Lord in Puerto Rico

We received news from our friends in Puerto Rico. Click here to read the March newsletter.

Voters' Packets will be available next Sunday, April 21st.

To View Church Calendar on our Website Click Here

4/13 - 7:30 AM - Prayer Breakfast at Grace - all are welcome!

4/13 - 10 AM - Discipleship / Servant Board Meeting

4/13 - 1- 4 PM - Farmers' Market in Grace Parking Lot

4/14 - 9:45 AM - Sunday Discussion Group, downstairs

4/14 - 9:45 AM - Children's Choir Practice in Sanctuary

4/14 - 12:30 PM - "A Taste of Grace" with Pastor Brooks. Come see what 'Walking the Way at Grace' is all about.

4/14 - 12:30 PM - Racial Reconciliation Group Meeting

4/14 - 5:30 PM - Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

4/15 - 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study in the Lunchroom Downstairs

4/16 - 4 PM - Growing Thru Grief at St. Paul's Lutheran

4/17 - 10 AM - LWML Quilting

4/17 - 12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

4/17 - 6:30 PM - Hymn Selection Committee

4/17 - 7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

4/18 - 4:30 PM - Home-Centered PALS Meeting

Red Date and Time indicate PALS Group function (Prayer, Activity/Action, Learning, Support)

Put These Upcoming Events on your Calendar:

4/21 - 9:45 AM - Family PALS Meet between Services

4/21 - 12:30 PM - Grace Advisory Board Meeting

4/26 - 7 PM - Games Group at Geoff Heintzelman's house

4/27 - 11 AM - Irene Fraver Memorial Service with Reception following

5/4 - 11 AM - Steve Gornto Memorial Service with Reception following

5/5 - 12:30 PM - Congregational Assembly / Voters' Meeting

5/7 - 7 PM - Concordia Handbells Concert in Raleigh; for more info, click here.

5/18 - 9 AM - 1 PM - Rev. Dr. Travis Guse with GAB and congregation

5/19 - 11:00 AM - Day of Pentecost - Confirmation of Molly Brooks

Link to Last Week's eNewsletter: https://conta.cc/4cKThU2

Recent Prayer needs
Expanded Prayer List (April)
You may submit prayer requests in one of several ways: call the office, click here for online prayer form or send an email to the office.

Mission Statement: We are called to Welcome Everyone to Walk the Way of GRACE…

The Way of Grace is to: Grow with Jesus, Rejoice in God, Answer with hope, Care for the neighbor, and Embrace community.

Click here for Vision Statement and Core Values

Volume 3 / Issue #1 of GPS (Gather-Ponder-Share): Stories Meant to be Told is here! You can read it here, or pick up a copy outside the church offices or in the Narthex.
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