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Life Together as Synod | How much do you know about The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)? The 'Life Together as Synod" series is designed to help improve your knowledge on the subject. These short videos take a look at LCMS history, the church's structure and governing documents, its boards, entities and institutions, how a rostered worker is called and everything in between. Join Pastor Brooks for this series and discussions.

Did you know that the LCMS traces its origins to 750 German immigrants who came to Missouri in 1849 seeking fredom from the religious and political pressures and constraints of 19th century Germany?

The Advent Theme for this year is "Advent Begins the Story"

Hanging of the Greens is Saturday at 10 AM | Come help us decorate the church for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Light lunch afterwards.

Join Pastor Brooks for 'A Taste of Grace' Sunday | Have you been visiting Grace and want to know more? Do you have a question you're just dying to ask? Are you wondering if Grace is "the place" for you? Satisfy your curiosity and join Pastor Brooks for conversation after the worship service on Sunday, December 8th for A Taste of Grace. Refreshments will be provided. Call (919-682-6030) or email the church office to confirm.

Poinsettias for the Sanctuary | Included in the bulletin again this Sunday is an insert to purchase poinsettias or donate to Hurricane Helene Relief. You may give in honor or in memory of someone. Include your insert with payment. Deadline is Monday, December 9.

Simple Suppers for Advent Evenings at 6 PM before Services | Come at 6 and enjoy supper with your Grace family before service at 7 PM. Serving: Tom McGill, Dec. 11, The Choir, Dec. 18

It's Angel Tree Time Again! | We will have 45 giving opportunities this year for the Angel Tree. Each Angel is $50 value, and there will be a list provided soon for 25 individuals and their requests. Additionally, there will be opportunities to purchase specific $50 gift cards. Look for the Angel Tree in the narthex Sunday, along with the list of specific requests. Collection of Angel Tree items will be December 13-15.

Christmas Market at Grace is Next Saturday the 14th | December 14, from 1-4 PM. We need some folks to help with setup and take down as well as greeting visitors and helping them find the market. Sign up to help here. Poster for the Market is here.

Music Makes Meals Concert at Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church, Saturday at 3 PM Benefitting Walltown Food Pantry | Concert featuring Duke University's Music Entrepreneurship class to raise money for the Walltown Neighborhood Food Pantry. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations are accepted and may be made online by clicking here and selecting "Music Makes Meals" in the drop-down giving menu. If you cannot attend in person, the event may be viewed via livestream at this link. Click here for two posters for the event.

December Newsletter from the Maita's serving in Puerto Rico | Greetings in Christ,  Happy Thanksgiving! As we continue to build community and share the Gospel in Puerto Rico, we are reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:19–20: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Click here to read the newsletter for December.

12/5, 6 - No events planned

12/7 - 10 AM - Hanging of the Greens with light lunch afterward

12/8 - See Sunday listing above

12/9- 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

6 PM - Stephen Ministry Meeting

12/10 - 4 - 6 PM - Growing thru Grief

12/11 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Advent Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

6 PM - Simple Supper in the kitchen - Tom McGill

7 PM - Advent Holden Evening Prayer Service

8 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates December -

12/4, 11, 18 Advent Services - 12 Noon - Advent Midday Service with Holy Communion

6 PM - Simple Suppers and 7 PM Advent Holden Evening Prayer

12/14 - 1 - 4 PM - SAVE THE DATE! Christmas Market (Click here for poster!)

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 1:00p - 4:00p

Where: GLC courtyard, Grace House foyer and parking lot

What: Music, crafts, farmers, vendors from this season's Farmers Market. Other ideas also welcomed. Look for more details and flyers in the coming weeks. Do you or someone you know have a gift for craft making? If so, let us know, we would love to hear from you. Contact: Barbara Silvernail or Dan Heuser. Sign up to help here.

12/15 - 11:30 AM - In Person GAB Meeting then GAB gathering at Bev Hudgins' house

12/23 - 11 AM - 4 PM - Red Cross Blood Drive at Grace in Fellowship Hall - Give the gift of life this Christmas! - Sign up in the Narthex or at redcrossblood.org keyword: Grace

12/24 - 7 PM - Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion

12/29 - 10:10 AM - A Service of Lessons and Carols; NO Town Hall Meeting

-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.

December Birthdays, Baptism Birthdays and Anniversaries