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Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Sunday, February 16th

Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

8:30 AM -

Bible Study of the Book of Hebrews led by Pastor Brooks

9:00 AM -

PALS Families Meet

9:00 - 10:00 AM -

Sunday Morning Discussion Group - Documentary "Religions of the World" - Duke Lutherans Center

9:30 - 10:00 AM -

We honor Barb Tippin upon her retirement - Fellowship Hall

10:10 AM - Divine Worship -

Worship Folder for February 16th

11:30 PM -

Grace Advisory Board (GAB) Meeting
February Birthday Celebration - Fellowship Hall

5:30 PM -

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

-The Latest News

Please join us for a Retirement Celebration

honoring Barb Tippin

February 16th at 9:30 AM in Fellowship Hall

As followers of Christ, we are called to serve. Serving one another reflects the heart of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve. Barb has played a unique role in God’s family at Grace demonstrating God's love in a powerful way.

"We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,"

Colossians 1:3

Did you enjoy the Christmas oratorio? |

If so, then join the choir!

Grace choir includes individuals of all experience levels. What unites this group is their shared passion for singing praises to the Lord and love for enriching worship through the power of song.

Email: Erin Hodge

Welcome Kim Romigh |

Starting Monday, February 17th you'll see a new face around the Church Office. Kim will be serving as Office Assistant from 8:30AM to 1:30PM, four days a week. (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). We'll share more about Kim soon.

Camp Linn Haven is Working Hard to Recover from Hurricane Helene | The SED is organizing a crowd-funding campaign to benefit Camp Linn Haven titled “Loving Camp Linn Haven to New Life in 2025.” To support these efforts go to www.camplinnhaven.org, and scroll to the bottom of the home page to donate. Under the Donate link, there is a Volunteer link which opens a Sign-up Genius which lists the skills needed along with dates and times. The sign-up dates run from 1/25/25 - 5/17/25. (Photo: January 30th visit to Camp Linn Haven: L to R: Tom McGill, Gary Stuhlmiller, Pastor Bryan, Scott Gesell, Walt Crosmer)

The Lutheran Chruch- Missouri Synod's Disaster Response Ministry | responds to immediate and long-term needs following natural and man-made disasters. Recently a group of Grace members went to Camp Linn Haven (Linville, NC) and were able to view the current state of the camp, meet with former Grace Pastor Bryan Chestnutt and volunteers working to restore the site. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) to provide assistance in various capacities at Camp Linn Haven and/or other disaster sites, training is available at Hope Lutheran Church in Wake Forest on Saturday, March 22, 2025. There are limited spots for the March 22 training session. To learn more about LERT, sign up for training or other ways you can support, please visit www.lcms-lert.org

Duke Lutherans Sunday Meal Sign Up - Thank you for all of the delicious meals you provided for the Duke Lutherans last year. This is such a concrete way to love and care for the students. Slots are still available. If you’d like to sign-up for a date this semester, click here.

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace |

Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

First BOLT event of 2025 scheduled for February 23rd. Mark your calendar. Watch here for more details. Contact: Chris Wethman

Next Zoom Book Club - Date: February 24 at 6:30 p.m.

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 March 3, 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:

February 18th at 4 PM - "Anxiety and Grief."

Presenter - Dan Romm

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.

- Events 2/13 - 2/19

2/13-2/15- No events planned

2/16- See Sunday listing above

2/17- 11:30 AM - Brown Bag Bible Study

2/18 - 4 PM - Growing thru Grief

2/19 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

Noon - Midday Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates March -

March 4th - Shrove Tuesday

March 5th - Ash Wednesday

-Serving Opportunities-

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

-From the Church Office-

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