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Grace Notes Newsletter
August 29, 2025
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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH BY-THE-SEA
Pastor Pete Grana
friargrana@hotmail.com
706-391-3388
4212 South Croatan Hwy.
PO Box 1356
Nags Head, NC 27959
On the Bypass MP 13.5 Westside
gracelutheranobx@gmail.com
252-441-1530
The Sunday Worship Service is at 9:00 a.m. with communion.
Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m.
Worship Services are live streamed on Facebook Live then posted on YouTube.
| | The Bulletin for Online Worship and the Prayer Requests buttons are linked to documents that you can view and print, if you'd like. If you have a prayer request or an update, please contact Kathy Huddleston or Cher Funaiock so that your request or update can appear on next week's list. | | |
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NEW PROCEDURE
For your security we have started locking the downstairs doors just prior to the start of the worship service.
If you show up late and want to come in through the downstairs doors you’ll need to use a key, or you can come in through the front door.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Dear Grace Family,
Alan and I want to thank you all for the many prayers, home cooked meals, get well cards, flowers, visits and transportation to Greenville this past summer while Alan was in ECU Hospital. It's really wonderful having our Grace family supporting us during this difficult and challenging time.
Blessings to you all!!!
Love,
Alan and Gina
| | | Grace By-The-Sea News of the Week! submitted by Pastor Al | | The grandson of Dave and Gloria Hoppe was sworn in to the Coast Guard on Tuesday August 26, 2025, at the Wright Memorial with a fly over banner to celebrate the occasion. He begins active duty in November. | | | |
Youth Corner
Grace Family- Share Your Input with Us!
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Hello Grace Family!
We are working on scheduling for the next several months and we would love your input.
If you have ideas of activities, a hobby or craft you would like to share with us, a faith story to inspire us, or if you can host a Youth meeting, please see Christine.
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A week from this Sunday, on September 7th, we will be celebrating our Sunday School Kick-Off with an Ice Cream Social!
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Men's Breakfasts
The Men's Breakfasts will resume on Saturday, September 20th at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Breakfast will be provided.
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LWML Chesapeake District Christian Life September Retreat Information
Click on the box for all of the retreat information and much more from the LWML Tidewater District. The room registration deadline has past, but the "retreat only" registration deadline is September 10th.
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"A Musical Feast Benefit Concert" for the Beach Food Pantry
Sunday, September 28th starting at 4:00 p.m. at Grace.
A celebration of ensemble music of all kinds!
Family friendly, free to the public -No ticket necessary-
Donations for the Beach Food Pantry are welcome.
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Fall Voters Meeting
Mark your calendars for the Fall Voters Meeting for all Grace members on October 19th, after the service.
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Getting Ready for the Next Blanket Dedication on November 16th!
The next Blanket Dedication will be on Sunday, November 16th.
Thank you to all who provide such beautiful blankets to donate to the Outer Banks Hospital!
| | | Fellowship Summer Schedule | | Snack donations are not needed this summer for Fellowship. Thank you to Denise and Suzie for continuing to provide coffee and tea for everyone each week! | | |
Zoom Daily Prayer & Devotions & Smiles 😊
& Wednesday Bible Study
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Pastor Pete invites you to join him on Zoom for a time of Prayer and Devotions and Smiles beginning around 9:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
It usually lasts about 30 minutes. You will need to have Zoom installed on your device. It is free. You can join the group between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456526402pwd=Z08wQXpoMWZrUHpaRFZXK3k0M3dkZz09
Meeting ID- 456 526 402 Passcode- 005935
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On Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. we will meet for lunch before Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. There will be a sign-up sheet for desserts.
At 12:00 p.m. Bible Study will begin. You can also join online using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456526402pwd=Z08wQXpoMWZrUHpaRFZXK3k0M3dkZz09 Meeting ID- 456 526 402 Passcode- 005935
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We are encouraged to pray for our pastor:
Click on the box to see an article by President Matthew Harrison with a prayer model from Martin Luther.
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Sunday Servers Schedule- Thank you for serving!
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This month's Altar Guild: Barb and Bill Jolly
August 31st
Usher(s): Gary Funaiock
Reader: Bill Jolly
Offering Counters: Sue Berg & Shane Francis
| | | | | The full calendar is live on Grace's website gracelutheranobx.org so that you can see future activities and the latest updates. | | The following opportunities and more come with regular participation in our Grace Lutheran Music Team! |
- Improve your singing voice.
- Sing in harmony.
- Learn to play a rhythm instrument or the chimes.
- Participate in music selection for congregational singing during worship.
Individuals ages 10 and up: Reach out to Music Director Cathy Pescevich Kreplin today! cathy@ncmusicteachers.com
252-955-0706
Prior experience not needed.
Choir Rehearsal Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.
Chime and Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Music Planning Meetings The 1st Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.-12 noon, directly after Choir Rehearsal.
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August Birthdays
28- Adelyn Ann Buscemi
30- Donna Windstein
31- Janet Schmid
September Birthdays
3- Debbie Lawson
4- Ashley Fellers Massey
5- Gordon Kreplin
6- Lisa Ashburn
7- Glenda Sproat
9- Dan Deitrick
11- Dick Anderson
12- Dillon Francis
12- Ella Francis
18- Jeanette Grimes
18- Barbara Isler
21- Ariel Combs
21- Aaron Combs
21- Mona Currie
23- Liz Shearin
26- Evelyn Buscemi
28- Tom Wanamaker
29- David Hoppe (son)
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August Anniversary
29- Emeritus Pastor Al & Barbara Isler
September Anniversaries
1- Bill & Barb Jolly
6- Keli and Antoine Collins
6- Ashley and Mark Massey
16- Karen & John O’Brien
21- Jack & Mona Currie
21- Dave & Gloria Hoppe
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NEW! Starting SEPTEMBER 2025
Family-to-Family Education Class
on Zoom
NAMI Outer Banks
| | NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA, it facilitates a better understanding of mental health conditions, increases coping skills, and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members. NAMI Outer Banks (NAMI OBX), the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI Family to Family Program for the Fall beginning Thursday September 25th, 2025, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The class runs for 8 weeks, participants should plan to attend all the sessions. Registration is required and the class is limited to 15 families. Go to NAMI Outer Banks website at namiobx.org and click on the calendar link to complete the registration form. Contact us at namiobx@gmail.com with any questions. | | Pastor's office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you need to contact him, please email friargrana@hotmail.com or you can call or text 706-391-3388 . | | | Portals of Prayer devotional booklets are available. If you would like one brought to you, please contact the church office and we will see that you get it. | | | Zoom Bible Study is held on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Email Pastor Al to be added to the Zoom invitation. You will need to have Zoom activated on your computer. It is free! | | | Grace's "Faith Knitters" will NOT be meeting through August!! They will resume in SEPTEMBER!!! | | | |
Offerings can be mailed to:
Grace Lutheran Church By-The-Sea
P. O. Box 1356
Nags Head, NC 27959
| | | You can put flowers on the altar to mark special occasions or to add your personal touch to our worship service by signing up on the calendar in the back of the Sanctuary. Nags Head Florist has agreed to provide flowers at cost- $35 for standard arrangements and $50 for special requests. We will order a standard arrangement unless you indicate to Jay that you want a special arrangement. Please drop your donation in the basket and write on the envelope that the donation is for flowers. | | | | | If you know someone who would like to receive emails from Grace, click this "Sign up" box and have them fill out the short form. Or click on the box, copy the URL and paste it into an email to send to them so they can click on it, fill out the short form, and submit it. | | | | |
