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Sunday, March 9th

First Sunday in Lent

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."

10:10 AM - Divine Worship

Worship Folder for March 9th

Following Worship - 50th Anniversary of Ordination Celebration -

Reception following worship in honor of Rev. Richard Kuehn (Ordination Date: March 9, 1975)

5:30 PM

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

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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 at Noon and 7 PM Wednesdays during Lent (March 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd and 9th), confident that God will pour grace into the parched places of our lives. Simple Suppers will be held beforehand. Sign up to serve.

Lenten Devotions | As we journey through Lent, we invite you into reflection with Servant of the Lord, a Lutheran Hour Ministries devotional. In Jesus Christ, God enters our human condition as both Son and Redeemer, revealing the Heavenly Father to us through His life, death, and resurrection. As the ultimate example of devoted service, Jesus’ teachings guide us to live lives of love, peace, and praise to God. He came as God’s chosen Servant, sent to be our King, Savior, and trusted Friend. Click here to download the devotional. Printed copies are also available in the Narthex.

Shrove Tuesday Recap | Grace Lutheran "let the good times roll" as we celebrated Shrove Tuesday with pancakes, sausages, and friends galore!

Following the festivities we gathered in the courtyard to burn palms for Ash Wednesday and sing farewell to "Alleluias." A very special thank you to everyone who made it happen. Click here to view photos from the event and be sure to follow us on Facebook!

Equipment Updates |

There is a new copier in the office. The lease on the previous one expired. Please check with Kim or Emily if you need help making copies.
A new phone system will be put into effect tomorrow (March 7th). This includes new phones throughout the building. Switching providers (from Nextiva) will result in a substantial cost savings. Overall, the system brings improved features (quality of calls, announcements, etc.) and accessible and attentive customer service.

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

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,

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 April 7 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

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 11 at 4 PM - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

Session 1: Meeting Our Grief

Presenter - Betsy Barton

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 3/6 - 3/12

3/9- See Sunday listing above

3/10 - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study will not be meeting this week, as Pastor Brooks will be out of the office.

3/11 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

3/12 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

Noon - Midday Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6:00 PM - Lent Simple Supper

6:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - Lent Evening Prayer Service

Click here for the church calendar.

-Serving Opportunities-

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

-From the Church Office-

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