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Sunday, November 30
First Sunday of Advent
Preaching: Pastor David Brooks/ Organist: Erin Hodge
Scheduled to Serve
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8:30 AM
Study of Isaiah (Fellowship Hall)
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9:00 AM
Sunday Discussion Group on Luther's Large Catechism (Bethlehem Resource Center)
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9:30 AM
10:10 AM - Divine Worship
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5:30 PM
- Duke Lutherans Prayer and Fellowship Dinner (Duke Lutherans Center)
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Advent Midweek Service
"The Story is the Gift"
Each week during Advent, we will reflect on three important stories that look to the promised Messiah:
Ruth: What does it mean to have a redeemer?
Elizabeth: What does it mean to have hope?
Mary: What does it mean to have a song?
Wednesdays Dec. 3, 10 and 17
Supper: 6:15pm, Service: 7pm
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Women’s Advent
Prayer Group
The women of Grace are invited to join an Advent Prayer Group. We will meet in person three Thursdays in Advent: December 4, 11, and 18 at 10am. Each week we will look at prayer from a biblical perspective and discuss practical ways to incorporate intentional time for prayer into each day.
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'Women of the Bible'
Discussion Group
We invite the women of Grace to join us for 3 sessions Thursdays Dec. 4, 11, and 17 from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss the 3 women of the Bible being covered during the Advent midweek services: Ruth, Mary, and Elizabeth. This discussion will focus on the central role these women of courage and faith played in the Bible. Please contact Barbara or Amy for the Zoom link.
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Welcome to the Newest Members of Grace | Last Sunday, we joyfully received new members into the Grace Lutheran Church family. We give thanks for the gifts they bring to our congregation and pray that God strengthens our life together in Christ.
New members received were: Adam Casteel, Rosemary Edberg, Hunter Garrison, Harrison Iles, Cynthia Lange, David Lange, Emma Pollard, Daniel Smith, Stephanie Smith, Anna Voelker, Noah Voelker, Matt Whittaker, Joan Williams, and Mark Williams. Be sure to greet them and help them feel at home among us!us!
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Poinsettias | Included in the bulletin for the next two Sundays will be an insert to purchase poinsettias in memory or in honor of a loved one. Poinsettias are $18 each, and orders may be placed after worship or through the church office. Please be sure to submit your dedication information with your purchase so it can be included in the Christmas bulletin. The deadline for orders is Monday, December 8.
| Blood Drive December 15 | Are you able and willing to give the gift of life this season? Click here to schedule your donation appointment. Search by zip code, type in 27701, and select Grace Lutheran Church. | |
Christmas Market 2025 | Join us at our 2nd Annual Christmas Farmers Market on Saturday, December 13, from 1-4pm. This year we have added several more local crafters as well as welcoming our faithful farmers and vendors that help support the market all season long! Bring you family and friends and pick up some stocking stuffers, gifts, produce, holiday foods and general holiday cheer! New this year: a KIDS ZONE with crafts, cooking decorating and more!
| | Hanging of the Greens | Saturday, December 13 at 9am. Bring a snack to share and some cheer! The church is decorated with evergreens and symbols as a sign of preparation for the coming of Christ. All are welcome! | | Bethlehem Breakfast | Join Grace at 9:30am on Saturday, December 20, for a fun morning for families with young kids to celebrate Christmas. We will enjoy breakfast, play games, make crafts, sing, and most importantly learn the account of Jesus' birth. Activities will be geared toward kids between the ages of three and eight, but all families are welcome. We’d love for you to pass this information on and invite other families to join as well. The more the merrier! Click here to RSVP. Questions? Contact Deaconess Anna (dco.anna.voelker@gracedurham.org). | |
A Note of Thanks | Thank you to all who helped with the wonderful Thanksgiving baskets!
I appreciate it so very much. Those cookies were delicious! May God bless you all.
-Kaye Nichols
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Small Groups at Grace | Your community for:
- Prayer
- Activity
- Learning
- Service
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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). All are welcome.
Next Meeting:
December 2 at 4 PM - What To Do With What We Can't Control
Presenter - Rabbi Rachel Posner,
Beth El Synagogue, Durham
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. Click here for the schedule.
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11/27 & 11/28 - Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
11/30 - See Sunday listing above
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12/1 - 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study
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12/2 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis
7 PM - Young Adult PALS Group
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12/3 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters
12 PM - Noon Prayer Service
6:15 PM - Simple Support
7 PM - Advent Service "The Story is the Gift"
| | Click here for the church calendar. | | - Important Upcoming Dates - |
12/4, 11, 18 - 10 AM - Advent Women's Prayer Group
6:30 PM - 'Women of the Bible' Zoom Discussion Group
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12/13 - 9 AM - Hanging of the Greens
1 PM - 4 PM - Grace Christmas Market
12/15 - Red Cross Blood Drive
12/20 - 9:30 AM - Bethlehem Breakfast for Families
12/24 - 12 PM - Christmas Eve Noon Service
5:30 PM - Christmas Eve Evening Service
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824 N. Buchanan Blvd
Durham, NC. 27701
919-682-6030
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