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Sunday, March 16th

Second Sunday in Lent

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 - 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Discussion Group - Documentary "Religions of the World."

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Family PALS Group Meeting

10:10 AM - Divine Worship

Worship Folder for March 16th

5:30 PM

Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

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Spring Church Tidy | Saturday, March 15th from

9-11:30am Let's trim up shrubbery, cut back dead limbs and plants, and deep clean the kitchen and fellowship hall! Tools and direction will be provided along with coffee, drinks and snacks.

Questions, comments or concerns? Feel free to call/email Kathy Peterson at 919-641-8267 or resource@gracedurham.org.

Next Town Hall Meeting | Sunday, March 30th, after worship. Light lunch provided.

Be ready to engage with the vision/mission. Be ready to hear stories of answering with hope.

Be ready for answers to your questions.

Choir Rehearsal - New Time | Choir Rehearsal will be moved to accommodate Lenten services! For the next few weeks during Lent, choir will meet from 6:15-6:45pm on Wednesdays.

Under Construction | We talk frequently about mission and vision, but what is the purpose of Grace Lutheran Church? What does God have in mind? What is our Lord constructing?

Pastor Brooks will review our mission and vision in a three-part sermon series starting this Sunday, March 16th. He will review some changes in how we phrase our purpose and process and talk about how Grace is becoming a place that "makes disciples, deploys servants and stewards God's gifts."

Don't miss this series, starting this Sunday!

Celebration of Rev. Richard Kuehn's 50th Ordination Anniversary | Last Sunday, we celebrated the 50th Ordination anniversary of Rev. Richard Kuehn. For five decades, Pastor Richard has dedicated his life to serving God, guiding the faithful, and spreading the message of Christ’s love and salvation. His ministry has touched the lives of many, providing counsel, comfort, and leadership to individuals and families alike. May God continue to bless you with strength and joy and may your example continue to guide us in our own faith journeys.

Thank You from Barb Tippin | Dear Grace Lutheran Family,

My most sincere thanks go out to you all for the wonderful retirement celebration and gifts on Feburary 16th. The Lord has blessed me beyond measure with knowing each and every one of you. My heart is full. Love in Christ, Barb T.

My Soul is Dry—A Lenten Exploration | Join us each week as we explore the Seven Penitential psalms. This week, we continue the series with Psalm 38.

Wednesday, March 19th, at Noon or 7 PM.

Simple Suppers will be held at 6pm. RSVP Here.

Lenten Devotions | As we journey through Lent, we invite you into reflection with Servant of the Lord, a Lutheran Hour Ministries devotional. I Click here to download the devotional. Printed copies are also available in the Narthex.

As we approach the meaningful seasons of Lent and Easter, we’re thrilled to invite you to come together and sing to the Lord a new song! We have an array of anthems lined up, and what better way to enhance our skills than by dedicating a few hours to practice together?

March 29th from 10 AM to 2 PM

We’ll be serving a delightful lunch to keep our spirits high and our energy up,

Small Groups at Grace | Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Zoom Book Club - Date: TBD at 6:30 p.m. - Contact: Donna Gesell

Future books:

Mar: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

Apr: Framed by John Grisham

Home-Centered Pals - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next Meeting will be March 19th- 12:45 PM

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Stephen Ministry - Next meeting April 7th at 6 PM. - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

Next event in April: Date TBD

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:

March 18th at 4 PM - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

Session 2: A New Reality

Presenter - Betsy Barton

"We grieve, we mourn...and somehow the sun still rises and sets every day. After losing someone we love, how do we adapt to our new situation?"

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 3/13 - 3/20

3/16- See Sunday listing above

3/17 - 11:30AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study (download the readings here)

3/18 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - "Making Your Own Way Along the Grief Path"

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

3/19 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

Noon - Midday Lenten Prayer Service (with Holy Communion?)

6:00 PM - Lent Simple Supper

6:15 PM - Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - Lent Evening Prayer Service

Click here for the church calendar.

-Serving Opportunities-

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

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