Grace Lutheran Church, Raleigh, NC

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	Caring for Creation Monthly bulletin inserts inform us of ways to be responsible stewards of our environment. (Gardening & Composting )

Donation to North Raleigh Ministries The Women of the ELCA raised $500 at their Tater and Talent Show in February and $600 selling Fair Trade coffee. Thrivent matched the funds to enable a $1650 donation to North Raleigh Ministries.

Sharing Warmth In 2007, the Amazing Graces have made 190 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They were dedicated on November 11. (Photos)
Caring for children and sharing the love of Christ The School of Grace is a non-profit mission of Grace. The preschool serves typically developing children, children with special needs, and children from refugee families, ages 6 months to 5 years. As a Christian program, children learn and play in a Christ-centered environment. As a Parent Participatory Program, parents are actively involved in the education of their children. We encourage you to visit, volunteer, and recommendthis excellent preschool! (School of Grace)
Health Care Ministry Fair On Saturdy, October 27, at Grace health care professionals gave flu shots, BP checks, weight and height checks. There were displays on heart disease, nutrition, cancer, social work, and exercise, and much more. (Photos)
Advent Preparation Workshop On October 28 AIM Ellen led a discussion of ways to bring eager anticipation of Christ's birth into Advent. We made an advent wreath, banner, Chrismons, and paper chains. Excellent Advent devotional materials were on display. The Pierce's shared a delicious supper. The evening was fun and inspirational! (Photos)
Fighting Hunger Fifteen members of Grace helped the Society of Saint Andrew collect more than 16,000 pounds of sweet potatoes October 20th. The sweet potatoes were delivered to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and the Food Bank. (Photos)
Art Gallery Our online art gallery opened with some delightful pictures that our first, second, and third grade Sunday School students made for our homebound members. (Photos)
Bowling for Scholarships Grace bowlers raised $2020 for the Grace Endowment Fund. With a matching grant from Thrivent they presented the fund with $3320 on September 16. The money will be invested and the income will provide scholarships for college students in the family of Grace. (photos)
Church Picnic The annual church picnic on 9/9 was enjoyed by all. Visit the gallery to get a sense of the day:http://glc.smugmug.com/Events Many thanks to Faith Catchers Jonas Hess, Gordy Koehler, Ed Gunnet, Suzanne Scott, Alice Steckenrider, and Andrew Stecenrider for capturing these delightful memories! Our gallery is hosted by SmugMug. You can download original photos for free or purchase prints. You can customize the gallery to view it in your preferred style. If you choose the slideshow option, move to the top and check "captions" to see the comments.
VBS 2007 Dive into God's Word at the Great Bible Reef! View, download, and/or print the 2007 VBS photos. GLCSmugMug/VBS

Prayer Shawl Dedication On August 29 the altar was covered in prayer shawls for a dedication of the shawls and a blessing of the ministry. Members of the Grace family knit shawls, praying for the recipients as they knit. Shawls have been knit to comfort the sick, dying, and grieving. Others have been knit to accompany people through life transitions. Many have been knit to give to guests at Kairos Outside, a retreat ministry for women affected by the incarceration of a friend or family member. And one was knit for Pastor Michael on his birthday. Would you like to share the love of Christ with someone? Contact Jill Nobles if you'd like to knit a shawl or order one.
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Preschool Registration
School of Grace Preschool registration for the 2008-9 school year has begun. Classes are available for ages 6 months through 5 years. Visit the SchoolOfGrace.com or call Lynn Hess.

Fun in the Sun
Join us at Silver Lake on Saturday, July 12th. All children and youth groups and their families are invited. The park opens at 10 AM. We will have lunch together around noon. Sign up in the Narthex.

Supper Club
Would you like to get to know other members of the family of Grace? Join us for Supper Club. Host one meal with six guests where you provide the main course and beverages. You visit three other homes for a meal where you provide either two vegetables, dessert, or bread and salad. Rotations include October/November, January/February, March/April, May/June. To participate call Peggy Koehler or Ann Thompson.

Lutheran Humor
Church Basement Ladies is a clean and funny musical about Lutherans based on the Scandinavian Lutheran humor writings of Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson. The musical will be performed on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3:00pm at The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts at North Carolina Wesleyan College. While the play is in October, the time to get tickets is now. Sign up on the poster in the narthex. For more info, contact Lois Jean Query or AIM Ellen. Ticket cost: $15/person.

Habitat for Humanity Homes

Grace is supporting another Thrivent Builds home. Groundbreaking for Lot 56, Mingo Creek was held April 19. Volunteers built the first walls on May 3rd. Location | Project information | Photos

Lot 66 home
Home on Lot 66 dedicated December 1

Grace supported A 2007 ThriventBuilds project on Lot 66, Tom Gipson Drive. The groundbreaking ceremony was held May 12. The dedication was held December 1. (Photos from Lots 66 and 74)

Habitat Home Home on Lot 74 finished in May

Women of the ELCA
Ladies of Grace, join the WELCA group monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 7PM for fellowship and Bible Study.

Fair Trade Products
Visit the "coffee ladies" the first Sunday in each month in the library to purchase fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate. Enjoy these top quality products and enjoy knowing that you are providing income and encouragement to third world farmers.

Community Bible Study
As a part of our outreach ministry to the community, Grace is hosting Community Bible Study classes. Join CBS for to study the Old Testament study of the Kings and prophets on Thursday nights at 7 from September to May. This offers an excellent opportunity to join a long term bible study group for individual study, small group discussion, and Bible teaching. Contact Susan Baker for additional information.
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