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The Advent Theme for this year is "Advent Begins the Story"

Poinsettias for the Sanctuary | Included in the bulletin for the next two Sundays is an insert to purchase poinsettias or donate to Hurricane Helene Relief. You may give in honor or in memory of someone. Include your insert with payment. Deadline is Monday, December 9.

Join Pastor Brooks for 'A Taste of Grace' on December 8 | 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 worship service on Sunday, December 8th for A Taste of Grace. Refreshments will be provided. Call (919-682-6030) or email the church office to confirm.

Simple Suppers for Advent Evenings before Services | We one more group to serve a simple supper at 6 PM before service at 7 PM. December 18 is not filled yet - grab some friends and help provide a simple meal! Barb Tippin, Dec. 4, Tom McGill, Dec. 11.

Thank you for Hurricane Helene Relief | A thank you letter from SED president, William Harmon for the check sent from Grace. Click here to read his letter. Also, click here to see a photo of Francis Asbury UMC’s Thanksgiving altar. The altar displays one of the quilts donated by Grace quilters. All hurricane donations were distributed in Buncombe County. This quilt will be distributed after Thanksgiving.

Ministry Celebration Last Sunday | All who were here for the Ministry Celebration last Sunday had a great time celebrating our ministry together. Thanks to all who worked hard to make this celebration so enjoyable. Click here for photos.

It's Angel Tree Time Again! | We will have 45 giving opportunities this year for the Angel Tree. Each Angel is $50 value, and there will be a list provided soon for 25 individuals and their requests. Additionally, there will be opportunities to purchase specific $50 gift cards. Look for the Angel Tree in the narthex soon, along with the list of specific requests. Collection of Angel Tree items will be December 13-15.

Christmas Market at Grace is only a couple weeks away! | December 14, from 1-4 PM. We need some folks to help with setup and take down as well as greeting visitors and helping them find the market. Sign up to help here. Poster for the Market is here.

Support The Duke Lutherans Year End “Good Courage” Appeal|

Week after week, the Duke Lutherans pray for faith and courage, trusting that even when the way forward is unclear, God’s guidance and unfailing love are sure. The Duke Lutherans are sustained through your prayers, love, and giving. For the past three years (2021-2023) 77% of the ministry’s budget came from individual donations. Your gift enables us to focus on our Spirit-filled mission to be an inclusive campus ministry community of undergraduate and graduate students, called to share God’s gift of life together. Click here for photos and to read the year-end appeal letter from Pastor Amanda. Click here for the Duke Lutherans Strategic Plan.

December Newsletter from the Maita's serving in Puerto Rico | Greetings in Christ,  Happy Thanksgiving! As we continue to build community and share the Gospel in Puerto Rico, we are reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:19–20: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Click here to read the newsletter for December.

11/27 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

11/28/29 - Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving holiday - No events planned

11/30 - No events planned

12/1 - See Sunday listing above

12/2- NO Brown Bag Study Today

12/3 - 4 - 6 PM - Growing thru Grief

12/4 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Advent Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6 PM - Simple Supper in the kitchen - Barb Tippin - soup, salad, bread

7 PM - Advent Holden Evening Prayer Service

8 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates December -

12/4, 11, 18 Advent Services - 12 Noon - Advent Midday Service with Holy Communion

6 PM - Simple Suppers and 7 PM Advent Holden Evening Prayer

12/7 - 10 AM - Hanging of the Greens with light lunch afterward

12/8 - 11:30 AM - A Taste of Grace with Pastor Brooks - 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 service on Sunday, December 8th. Refreshments will be provided. 

12/14 - 1 - 4 PM - SAVE THE DATE! Christmas Market (Click here for poster!)

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 1:00p - 4:00p

Where: GLC courtyard, Grace House foyer and parking lot

What: Music, crafts, farmers, vendors from this season's Farmers Market. Other ideas also welcomed. Look for more details and flyers in the coming weeks. Do you or someone you know have a gift for craft making? If so, let us know, we would love to hear from you. Contact: Barbara Silvernail or Dan Heuser. Sign up to help here.

12/15 - 11:30 AM - In Person GAB Meeting then GAB gathering at Bev Hudgins' house

12/23 - 11 AM - 4 PM - Red Cross Blood Drive at Grace in Fellowship Hall - Give the gift of life this Christmas! - Sign up in the Narthex or at redcrossblood.org keyword: Grace

12/24 - 7 PM - Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion

12/29 - 10:10 AM - A Service of Lessons and Carols; NO Town Hall Meeting

-Serving Opportunities-

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

-From the Church Office-

NOTE: Office will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday November 28-29. All articles for the weekly e-news should be sent to the church office no later than the Tuesday prior to the Thursday mailing. If your group meeting time on Sunday has changed with the new Worship schedule, please let the office know. This form may also be used to submit articles.

December Birthdays, Baptism Birthdays and Anniversaries