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- Sunday Worship Services - 10:00 am (in-church & on Facebook)
- Adult Bible Study resumes following worship
- Children's Sunday School resumes following worship
- Prayer Circle: 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays - 10:30 am
- Womens Spiritual Group: 3rd Thursday each month - 7:00 pm

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22nd Sunday after Pentecost -  
October 20, 2024

Join us as we worship together on Facebook!   10:00 am  Worship Service - (Join us on Facebook)

eMail: Grace.lutheranchurch@verizon.net

GRACE  LUTHERAN  CHURCH

10928 Indian Head Highway

Ft. Washington, Maryland 20744

301-292-2232  / Fax: 301-292-6564

Rebecca Vargas, Pastor

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Alleluia.  The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.  Alleluia. (Mark 10:45)

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Liturgy:  ELW - Setting 3

Sunday's Scripture & Announcements - 10/20/2024

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Join us as we worship together this Sunday, to thank God in witness and prayer.  

Worship service - 10:00 am - followed by fellowship

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Today’s gospel starts with disciples obsessing over who will be closest to Jesus, leading to Jesus teaching his followers about God’s take on importance and power. Here Jesus makes it explicit that the reversal of values in God’s community is a direct challenge to the values of the dominant culture, where wielding power over others is what makes you great. When we pray “your kingdom come” we are praying for an end to tyranny and oppression. We pray this gathered around the cross, a sign of great shame transformed to be the sign of great honor and service.

Sunday, October 20:  22nd Sunday after Pentecost:  

Each Sunday, Offerings are collected in a basket at the entrance to the sanctuary.         You may also mail your offerings to the church or donate on-line through our website at: Grace Lutheran Church (online giving) or scan the following QR code:

 

Sovereign God, you turn your greatness into goodness for all the peoples on earth. Shape us into willing servants of your kingdom, and make us desire always and only your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

Pentecost 22
Prayer of the Day

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reformation Sunday, October 27 -  We will celebrate with Hope Lutheran (Clinton) and Peace Lutheran (Waldorf) by worshiping together on Sunday morning, October 27 at Peace, Waldorf.  Bishop Leila Ortiz will be preaching.  There will be no worship service at Grace on October 27.

  In the wake of Hurricane Helene, lives have been lost and forever changed, entire towns, roads and bridges have been washed away, and millions remain without power and cell service. To contribute, on your check memo line, please designate to "Lutheran Disaster Relief/Helene", or use the QR code to give to Grace's disaster relief fund online.  Please keep the people who have been affected in your prayers.

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“Lessons from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a House Divided and a World on Fire” by Dr. Lori Hale - The Bible Study meets every other Wednesday at 2 pm at the church. Speak to Pastor Becca for more information.

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      Frankenstein: The Musical”·  
   Sunday, December 1 - 3:00 pm:  “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge”

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