Grace Lutheran Church By-the-Sea
4212 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head NC 27959
located - Bypass at MP 13.5 West-side
252-441-1530
Sunday Services
9:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Fellowship
10:30 am Adult Bible Study
10:30 am NO Children Sunday School (Program Practice instead)
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Prepare with Scripture Reading for This Coming Sunday
Ezekiel 33:7-20
Psalm 85:1-13
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9 1 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” 6 And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ 8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. 9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”
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We will have a moment of silence to pray about “being ashamed"
Here are some prayer thoughts
- Lord, we all have sins for which we are ashamed, help us not shame others for their sins.
- Lord, free us from the accusation from Satan, the world and ourselves, that we may not live ashamed.
- Lord, the world tries to escape from shame by changing the values, help us escape shame by repentance, forgiveness and restoration.
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What's Happening This Month at Grace
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TONIGHT - WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7:00
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Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 throughout March for our our weekly Lenten services. Our Lenten series will emphasize the Lord’s Supper in context with the suffering and death of our Lord.
Body Broken for You
Luke 20:9-18 9 And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. 10 When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, so that they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 11 And he sent another servant. But they also beat and treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed. 12 And he sent yet a third. This one also they wounded and cast out. 13 Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.’ 14 But when the tenants saw him, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.’ 15 And they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? 16 He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When they heard this, they said, “Surely not!” 17 But he looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? 18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.”
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SOUP SUPPERS EVERY WEDNESDAY IN MARCH @ 6:00
Join our Soup Suppers every Wednesday in March at 6:00. Signup sheet is in the back of the church to bring soups, etc. Get ready for a special time of fellowship. Help is always needed to get the tables ready and clean up afterwards. Remember that the more that help, the faster it goes. Contact Sandy Cizek or Judy Swanson for more details.
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If you have a family member, or friend or neighbor, who is currently deployed, please give us his/her name and address and we would be honored to pack up a care package for them. This information can be given to Harold Gracey (haroldg48@gmail.com) and he will pass it on to us. Thank you! And thank those members of the Armed Forces for their service!
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BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER 6 OUTER BANKS
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The Outer Banks Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. was chartered in February 2008. Our current president, Pam Buscemi, was the driving force behind organizing a chapter near her home after being a part of the BSM of NC Ch#1 in Raleigh, a three-hour drive from the Outer Banks.
On February 16, 2008 seven local women met at a local restaurant and signed a charter to become the Blue Star Mothers of the Outer Banks. We now number 20+ full time members representing every branch of our Armed Forces.
Our main focus involves supporting our deployed, whether they are one of our own or someone recommended through our contacts. We send out care packages as often as possible. The local community does a wonderful job supporting our efforts by gathering supplies for our packages and making monetary donations to help with mailing costs. We participate in local parades and festivals to get the word out about supporting our troops.
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LUNCHEON SCHEDULE
March 26, 2019, noon: Grits Grill
April 9, 2019, noon: Mama Kwan's
April 23, 2019, noon: Plaza Azteca
May 7, 2019, noon: Sugar Creek
May 21, 2019, noon: Nags Head Golf Course restaurant
June 4, 2019, noon: Sand Trap restaurant (Sea Scape Golf Course, Kitty Hawk)
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LUNCH NEXT WEEK AT GRITS GRILL
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Good Morning Ladies:
Just a reminder that our next luncheon will be held at Grits Grill in Nags Head near church on Tuesday, March 26th, at noon. This is one of our favorite restaurants and I hope all of you can come. Please email me to let me know if you'll be attending the luncheon.
Have a great remaining week ladies and I hope to see all of you at the soup supper tomorrow at 6:00 prior to the Wednesday service.
God's blessings to you all,
Cher
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MORNING BIBLE STUDIES OPPORTUNITIES COME JOIN US
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Tuesday Morning Bible Class Kitty Hawk 9:00 AM
Next Tuesday 9 AM Bible Class will be continuing with Mark where we left off. Call or Text retired pastor Al Isler at 252-564-4427 if you would like to join our small group in Kitty Hawk. Ages 18 to 80+ have enjoyed our discussion and fellowship. EP-al's email is pasal600@yahoo.com.
Wednesday Luncheon Bible Study at the Church 12:00
Take a break from work or household duties and join our Pastor Jones for bible study and lunch. Held at the church, it's a time to learn and renew. Contact the church for more details. Themes for Wednesday Luncheon Bible study:
03/27/2019 Jesus a person, who was incarnated.
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PLAN TO HELP OUT AT FOOD PANTRY 2:00 - 4:00 FRIDAY MARCH 29
Contact Ann Helwig for more information
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INFANT BLANKET MINISTRY
COLLECTION DATE PALM SUNDAY APRIL 14TH
DEDICATION DATE - EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 21ST
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It seems early but time to get started. Our next collection for the Infant Blanket Ministry will be due on Palm Sunday so we can bless them on Easter Morning 9:00 service.
We collection blankets (approx size 35" x 35") handmade or purchased, hats, outfits (size 0 or inborn), and/or 2 gal Ziploc bags. After the blessing on Sunday, we sort the donations by putting the blankets or outfits together with a hat and card noting that the gift is from our church. Then we take them to the Outer Banks hospital to be given to the all newborns.
This ministry was started as a way of using the monies traditionally spent on Easter lilies as a way to spread those donations to the community and has in turn been a blessing for us as well. It was then decided that we would continue the movement into Christmas and of course, had to carry on to Labor Day and Mother's Day. Thus giving us the opportunity to share four times a year. If you would like to help, a basket is in the foyer for your donations or you can make a monetary donation in lieu of Easter lilies. Just note on the slip in the coming bulletins your intentions.
Any questions or just want some stories, please contact Cathy Thompson
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UPCOMING VOTER'S ASSEMBLY CHANGE
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"MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Because of several scheduling issues, including the date of Easter this year, the spring Voters Assembly will be held on May 5 instead of a Sunday in April. As usual, it will be held immediately after the service. An update will be provided outlining key agenda issues in the next several weeks."
Harold Gracey, Council President
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CHURCH WORK DAY
Thanks to everyone who participated in the church work day on Saturday. With so many volunteers, the clean up went quickly.
Cher and Gary Funaiock
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RUTHIE'S KITCHEN
Thank you to all the volunteers who participated at Ruthie's Kitchen on Tuesday. We had 22 volunteers, there were 38 guests, and 12 take out containers were prepared. The food was delicious, the prayer by Pastor Al was wonderful, and everyone had a good time. Thanks again for making Ruthie's Kitchen a huge success.
Cher Funaiock
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MEN'S BREAKFAST
The Lord has blessed our group with an abundance of funding. Given this abundance, the group decided to make donations as listed Thanks Guys
$300.00 donation to Beach Food Pantry
$300.00 funds to be used for VBS
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Psalm 85:1-13 1 LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah 3 You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. 4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us! 5 Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger to all generations? 6 Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? 7 Show us your steadfast love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. 8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. 9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. 10 Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. 11 Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky. 12 Yes, the LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. 13 Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way.
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