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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Sunday, September 22nd

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve

Worship Folder for September 22nd

8:30 AM - "The Lord Went Down to Egypt" - A Study of Exodus, led by Pastor Brooks resumes Sunday

9:00 AM - Sunday Discussion Group - Video - “Christianity, the Second Thousand Years” (More details below.)

9:30 AM - Fellowship Time

10:10 AM - Worship

11:30 AM - Education/Meeting Hour (None scheduled)

3 PM - 5 PM - Walltown Street Reach

5:30 PM - Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer

-Featured News-

REMINDER: Grace Beautification Day | This Saturday

Let's work together with Duke Lutheran students to beautify our church grounds. Arrive at Duke Lutheran Center at 9 AM for a quick breakfast before we dive into the cleanup. We'll provide lunch, bags, gloves, and rakes, but feel free to bring your own tools!

New Topic for Sunday Discussion Group: Christianity, the Second Thousand Years |

This series examines the height of the Church's influence and its corruption, which led to the Avignon papacy and the Reformation. It also looks at primarily American reform movements in the 20th century through the leadership of people like Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, and Desmond Tutu. Group meets in the Bethlehem Resource Center.

Walltown Street Reach is Sunday from 3 - 5 PM | Come out and enjoy food, fellowship and fun at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church. Read more...

Sunday, September 29. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | We've got some news to share! Sponsored by the Grace Advisory Board as part of an effort to enhance communication with the congregation. It is an opportunity to receive updates on congregation activities, ask questions, and engage in discussion and fellowship. Click here for the flyer. PLAN TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT

Celebration of Pastor Brooks' Ordination | This past Sunday we celebrated Pastor Brooks' 25 years in ministry. He was given a scrapbook full of well wishes and thanks and everyone enjoyed an Oktoberfest themed luncheon. Click here for pictures.

Bring in Your Old Eyeglasses and Sunglasses for MOST Ministries | Each year, MOST Ministries collects recycled eyeglasses from churches and organizations around the world and distributes them to people living in developing nations worldwide. Volunteers sort, test, and repackage the glasses. In many areas around the world, the cost of a pair of glasses can exceed a month's salary. Your donations (Green collection box in the narthex) help provide individuals with the eyeglasses they need to work, read or attend school. Click here to read MOST's thank you letter to Grace.

A Thank You Note from Amy Robertson | Dear Grace Advisory Board, Thank you for the opportunity to attend the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music last month. The sessions were engaging with much to learn. Pastor, Erin and I deepened our relationships as we discussed learnings and ideas. Lastly, daily worship services and other worship activities fed my soul - perhaps the most meaningful part for me. Thank you for selecting me for this conference, and for providing the financial support.

Peace in Christ, Amy

Sign Up to Serve a Sunday Night Dinner for Duke Lutherans | If you’ve never joined us before, please join us! You provide the food; we provide everything else (beverages, plates, utensils) and the hungry appetites! We usually have between 15-20 students. Read more and sign up here and thank you for sharing in this ministry of grace for our beloved students!

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace |

Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Next BOLT event is October 13th

(Location to be determined)

Contact: Chris Wethman

Next Meeting is 9/26 at 6:15 PM on Zoom

September - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

October - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Contact: Donna Gesell

Meeting on 9/19 at 4:30 PM;

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Contact: Barb Tippin

Next Meeting: Saturday,. September 21 at Geoff's House at 7 PM.

Contact: Geoff Heintzelman

Stephen Ministry meets first or second Monday of the month. October meeting is Monday, October 14 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:

September 24th at 4 PM - Fall Series: "Entering Into Grief"

Presenter - Mandy Murphy

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. "Conscious Grieving, a Transformative Approach" is the theme of Growing thru Grief's Fall Six Week Series with Mandy Murphy. Mandy Murphy is a facilitator who also works with those navigating loss and transition in her private practice, Mandy Murphy Co. She holds workshops on shame, self-trust, and vulnerability and helps people with financial management. To view the schedule for the Fall Series, click here.

-Events 9/19 thru 9/25

09/19 - 4:30 PM - Home-Centered PALS Facilitation Group

09/20 - No Events Scheduled

09/21 - 10 AM - Duke Lutherans and Grace Clean-up Day

7 PM - Games Group at Geoff Heintzelman's House

09/22 - See Sunday listing above

09/23 - 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

09/24 - 4 - 6 PM - Growing thru Grief

09/25 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - No Noon Prayer Service Today (Pastor away - continuing ed.)

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-Important Dates October and Beyond-

10/12- 1-4 PM - Grace Community Farmers Market

10/13- after Worship - BOLT (Breakfast Or Lunch Together) - Location TBD

10/20- 10:10 AM - LWML Sunday

12:30 PM - GAB Meeting - In Person

11/02- 9 AM - Circuit Pastors' Meeting at Grace

11/09- 10 AM - 1 PM - Grace welcomes the Rev. Dr. Yared Halche of the SE District on Saturday morning, November 9th for a presentation on how campus ministry can help international students grow rooted in Christ as they live, study and work in their new educational setting. Additional details will be posted soon.

11/17- 11:30 AM - Congregational Voters' Assembly Meeting after Worship

11/19- 6:30 PM - GAB Zoom Meeting

Click here for the church calendar.

-Serving Opportunities-

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

-From the Church Office-

Pastor Brooks will be away for Continuing Education September 24-26.

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