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Thursday, January 9, 2025

What's Up?

Sunday, January 12th

Baptism of Our Lord

Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

8:30 AM -

Study of the Book of Hebrews Led by Pastor Brooks

9:00 - 10:00 AM -

Sunday Discussion Group Meets Downstairs - New Topic for a New Year

9:30 - 10:00 AM -

Fellowship time in the fellowship hall

10:10 AM - Divine Worship

Worship Folder for January 12th

11:30 AM -

A Godly Legacy Class with Chris Wethman (Fellowship Hall)

-The Latest News-

Due to inclement weather on Saturday we will be undecorating the church this afternoon at 5 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal at 6:30 Wednesdays

Did you enjoy the oratorio last Sunday? Pictures HERE. JOIN US this spring! Read about popular choir myths HERE.

A Godly Legacy Starts this Sunday at 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall | God speaks to us in our stories. Listening to our life is like listening to the voice of God. Remembering our stories helps us perceive ways God has shared in our personal history. Join us in remembering your story, and create a self-portrait, holding together who you were and are. The goal? To discover the incredible power of sharing spiritual stories. Sponsored by Grace's Senior Adult Ministry, however ALL are invited to participate.

A Brief Introduction | Some of you might have already met Emily Phenice, who was in the office this week to begin her training as the retirement of Barb Tippin draws closer. We'll share more about Emily next week.

Duke Lutherans Sunday Meal Sign Up - Thank you, thank you for all of the delicious meals you provided for the Duke Lutherans last year. As I always like to say, we’re the best-fed campus ministry in town! This is such a concrete way to love and care for the students; please know how grateful we are. If you’d like to sign-up for a date this semester, please click here.

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace |

Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

We'll skip the January BOLT and pick up again in 2025.

Contact: Chris Wethman

Next Zoom Book Club - Date: February date TBD

Future books:

Feb: The Bookseller by Mark Pryor

Mar: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

Apr: Framed by John Grisham

Contact: Donna Gesell

Next Meeting will be February 19- 12:45 PM

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Contact: Barb Tippin

Stephen Ministry meets first or second Monday. Next meeting January 13,2025 at 6 PM. Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe 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:

January 14th at 4 PM - "Moving Forward Versus Moving On."

Presenter - Kathy Pittman

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.

Jesus' Work Through His Church | Thank you for your prayers for visitors. We were glad to have visitors join us for our Thanksgiving service: Hector, Ruth’s English student; Emmanuel, Sandra’s son; and Maritza, Madeline’s friend. Read the entire January Newsletter from the Maita's serving in Puerto Rico here.

- Events 1/9 thru 1/15 -

1/9, 10, 11 - No events planned

1/12 - See Sunday listing above

1/13 - 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

1/14 - 4 PM - Growing thru Grief

1/15 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 Noon - Midday Prayer Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates January -

1/19 - Pastor Larry Eckart here; Pastor Brooks away at continuing education Jan. 19-21

1/21 - 6:30 PM - GAB Zoom Meeting

1/31 and 2/1 - Grace Advisory Board Retreat at Resurrection in Cary

-Serving Opportunities-

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

-From the Church Office-

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