E-News

Christmas Oratorio Practice is this Saturday at 1 PM | Come for our last practice this Saturday, January 4 at 1 PM. The Oratorio will be a part of worship on January 5th. Click here for poster.

2 New Classes Start Sunday - | At 8:30 AM join Pastor Brooks in the Fellowship Hall for a study of the book of Hebrews. At 11:30 AM Pastor Brooks will begin his Discover the Call class for anyone curious about Grace.

A Godly Legacy - January 12th, 19th, and 26th at 11:30 AM | At any age, if we are to face life with integrity and purpose, we must know that our lives do mean something, that we matter to someone, and that whatever story we have lived, it has brought us to this point. Faith stories are the legacies we leave. Save these dates for a series of hands-on workshops where you will learn how to create your own faith story. Sponsored by Grace's Senior Adult Ministry, however ALL are invited to participate.

Blood Drive | Thanks to all who came out last week to donate blood. Grace was able to collect 9 units for the Red Cross.

A Brief Introduction | We are thrilled to announce the extension of an employment offer to Emily Phenice for the position of Ministry Assistant! As we prepare for the upcoming transition with Barb Tippin's retirement at the end of January, Emily will begin her training this week. Hailing from Lake Charles, LA, and currently pursuing her studies at the Duke Divinity School, Emily brings with her experience from an administrative role in a ministry setting. We will be sharing more about Emily in the coming weeks.

Marie Hammond, serving with the Peace Corps in Kenya | We have received a new issue of Marie's newsletter on December 22nd. Click here to read Marie's latest news and see pictures of Kenya.

Jesus' Work Through His Church | Thank you for your prayers for visitors. We were glad to have visitors join us for our Thanksgiving service: Hector, Ruth’s English student; Emmanuel, Sandra’s son; and Maritza, Madeline’s friend. Read the entire January Newsletter from the Maita's serving in Puerto Rico here.

1/2, 3 - No events planned

1/4- 1 PM - Christmas Oratorio Practice - click here for poster.

1/5 - See Sunday listing above

1/6- 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

6 PM - Stephen Ministry

1/7 - 4 PM - Growing thru Grief

1/8 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 Noon - Midday Prayer Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates January -

1/11 - 10 AM - Come out and help undecorate the church

1/12 - 11:30 AM - 'A Godly Legacy' Class Begins (Runs for 3 weeks)

1/19 - Pastor Larry Eckart here; Pastor Brooks away at continuing education

1/21 - 6:30 PM - GAB Zoom Meeting

1/31 and 2/1 - Grace Advisory Board Retreat at Resurrection in Cary

-Serving Opportunities-

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

-From the Church Office-

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.

Pastor Brooks will be on vacation from December 26 - January 3

January Birthdays, Baptism Birthdays and Anniversaries