What's Up?
Sunday, November 23
Christ the King Sunday
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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Click here to download the worship folder
- Welcoming of New Members
11:30 AM
- Servant Appreciation Sunday
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5:30 PM
- Duke Lutherans Prayer and Fellowship Dinner (Duke Lutherans Center)
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A Life Remembered: Betty Newman | Betty Engel Newman, 96, entered the Church Triumphant on Saturday, November 15, with loved ones at her side. A service will take place in Betty's home state of Alabama at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cullman, AL. Click here for the full obituary. Cards and condolences may be sent to the family at 9 York Woods Place
Durham, NC 27705.
| | Servant Appreciation and New Member Sunday | We rejoice that this Sunday, Grace Lutheran Church will welcome 14 new members into our congregation! As Paul reminds us in Romans 12:5, “So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” We will also be celebrating our church community for your generosity in sharing your gifts, time, and talents. See you Sunday morning! | | |
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.
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The Story is the Gift: Preparing for Jesus | Wednesdays Dec. 3, 10, and 17, Grace will come together for a simple supper at 6:15pm and Evening Prayer at 7pm with reflection 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?
| | Women’s Advent Prayer Group | The women of Grace are invited to join an Advent Prayer Group. We will meet 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. | | 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). | Christmas Oratorio Update | We wanted to share that the Christmas Oratorio originally scheduled for January will not be held this year. We’re grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to the music yet to come! | | |
Saturday's Cookoff and Food Packing | Saturday’s Chili Cookoff brought our church family together for good food, fellowship and service. During the event, we packed over 500 essential items to support 25 families of Durham's Early Head Start program.
Thank you to everyone who cooked, tasted, sorted, and served.
Click here and here for more photos from Saturday.
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Thank You for the Books! | Dear members of Grace Lutheran Church,
Thank you for collecting so many wonderful books! I took with me a box and two bags full of excellent selections for young people and some for older folks too, in science, history, mysteries, humor, sports, and picture books. There were so many that I had to buy another small suitcase! Our plans for the library are coming along, and I know the kids will be grateful. (Thanks also to Kim, who kept in touch and helped me carry them out to the car.)
All best wishes, Marie Hammond
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Ministry of the Month: Home-Centered Care PALS | Last Saturday, our Young Adult group spent the afternoon putting together care packages for our homebound members — and they had the best time doing it (click here for photos)! Each little bundle had fresh fruit, a devotional, and homemade pumpkin cookies (baked by the Young Adults themselves.) If you'd like to help minister to our homebound members, contact Barb Tippin at barbaratippin@yahoo.com.
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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:
November 25 at 4 PM - The Ugly Shoes Club
Presenter - Vivian Harris
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.
| | 11/23 - (See Sunday listing above) | | |
11/24 - 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study
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11/25 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis
7 PM - Young Adult PALS Group
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11/26 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters
12 PM - Noon Prayer Service
6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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- Important Upcoming Dates -
11/27 & 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday, Church Office Closed
12/3, 10, 17 - 6:15 PM - Simple Suppers and 7 PM - Advent Evening Prayer: The Story is the Gift
12/4, 11, 18 - 10 AM - Advent Women's Prayer Group
12/13 - 9 AM - Hanging of the Greens
1 PM - 4 PM - Grace Christmas Market
12/15 - Red Cross Blood Drive
Click here to schedule your donation appointment. Search by zip code, type in 27701, and select Grace Lutheran Church.
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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