May 2, 2024

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Worship at 8:30 and 11 AM:

Pastor: Rev. Dr. David Brooks

Organist: Erin Hodge

• Livestream and Call-in at 11 AM
• Click here for Livestream
• Videos of past services - YouTube channel.
• Zoom Call In - Audio Only (11:00 AM):

309-205-3325, 312-626-6799, 646-931-3860, 929-205-6099, 301-715-8592, 305-224-1968, 309-205-3325, 253-205-0468

• Meeting ID: 859 0278 6123  Passcode: 9196826030

Preparing Our Hearts for Worship:

Lessons:

• First Lesson: Acts 10:34–48
• Epistle Lesson: 1 John 5:1–8
• Gospel Lesson: John 15:9–17

Copy of Worship Folder for Sunday, May 5, 2024

Before Each Service - Those who are serving gather 15 minutes early at baptismal font to pray (ushers, communion assistants, acolytes, readers, livestream operator, altar guild).

Sunday Between Services,

the Return of "What's Up With That?"

Pastor Brook continues series of classes that deal with various questions members may have. First Topic (continued from last Sunday): The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Voters packets are available on our website, or here and copies are in the narthex. Proxy voting must be submitted via special form to the Church Office 72 hours prior to the Voters' Assembly and cite extenuating circumstances. An electronic version of the proxy form is also available. Included on the Agenda:

• Election of congregational officers:
• Candidates: President, Bev Hudgins; Vice President, Barbara Silvernail; Congregational Representative, Judy Barnes (incumbent).
• Biographical sketches for each candidate are part of the packet.
• Voting members may also nominate candidates prior to the meeting by contacting Chris Wethman.
• A recommendation by the Grace Advisory Board to issue a Call for a Director of Christian Outreach (DCO).
• The proposed DCO job description is part of the packet.
• If authorization is given by the voters to proceed with a Call, the Grace Advisory Board will appoint a Call Committee.

**POTLUCK LUNCHEON PRIOR TO MEETING**

Your generous donations to the Go & Make Capital Campaign has allowed us to do the following:

• Update the lighting and sound in the sanctuary
• Refurbish the Altar and Chancel areas (Kneeling cushions are in progress.)
• New outdoor signage (awaiting quote from local company)
• Refurbishing a classroom with new paint and A/V equipment (Grace Room)
• Major restorations of the Grace House
• Setting aside seed money for a Director of Christian Outreach
• New piano for balcony

Facility Update

Between May 7th and 9th access control devices will also be installed on 3 doors: campus ministry center, fellowship hall, and the main level street door (on Green Street). A fob will be required to enter by these doors. If you currently use one of these doors and would like to be issued a fob, sign up here.

Grace Community Farmers Market - May 11 at 1 PM

The second Grace Community Farmers Market will be on Saturday, May 11 from 1-4. Celebrate Mothers' Day weekend at the market! There will be kids' activities, a food truck, and six farmers and vendors will be selling farm-fresh foods. The market benefits Walltown Ministries and our hard-working Black farmers, and is a place where the people of Christ meet our neighbors from Trinity Park, Walltown, and Duke.

We need your help!

1. Tell your friends! Text someone right now. Share the word on social media. Make an announcement at work.
2. Joins us on Facebook (Grace Lutheran Church - Durham, NC ) and Instagram (gracefarmersmarket) .
3. Volunteer (https://shorturl.at/bt389).

UPDATE on Habitat Shift from Jenna Young

Thank you to those who have filled out the doodle poll. Unfortunately all three slots are already filled so I requested their next available morning shift which is Saturday August 3, 8:30 - 11:30 am. Thank you in advance! The goal is to get 8 folks signed up as soon as possible. Contact Jenna Young with any questions or to sign up.

Two Bell Durham Concerts Next Week!

All who were at the Christmas Concert last year know how great this handbell group is. They have two concerts this next week, so make a little time to enjoy this talented group.

First Concert is May 5, 4 - 5 PM at Christ UMC in Chapel Hill; This is a part of the Sunday concert series wtih ice cream to follow.

Second Concert is May 9, 7:30 - 9 PM at Trinity UMC in Durham. This is a benefit concert to support Open Table Ministry.

There is no charge for admission. Click here to view flyer.

Voters' Packets are available in the Narthex.

Put These Upcoming Events on your Calendar:

5/11 - 1 - 4 PM - Grace Community Farmers Market

5/18 - 10 AM - 2 PM - Rev. Dr. Travis Guse from the SED meets with key leaders

5/19 - 11:00 AM - Day of Pentecost - Confirmation of Molly Brooks

5/26 - 10:10 AM - New Sunday Service Time (more details soon)

5/27 - Memorial Day - Church Office Closed

Link to Last Week's eNewsletter: https://conta.cc/3U7eL52