Worship Together

- 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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20th Sunday after Pentecost -  
October 6, 2024

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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. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:3)

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Liturgy:  ELW - Setting 3

Sunday's Scripture & Announcements - 10/13/2024

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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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The rich man who comes to ask Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life is a good man, sincere in his asking. Mark’s gospel is alone in saying that Jesus looked on him and loved him. Out of love, not as judgment, Jesus offers him an open door to life: sell all you own and give it to the poor. Our culture bombards us with the message that we will find life by consuming. Our assemblies counter this message with the invitation to find life by divesting for the sake of the other.

Sunday, October 13:  21st 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:

 

Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us your gift of faith, that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what lies ahead, we may follow the way of your commandments and receive the crown of everlasting joy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

Pentecost 21
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.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pledge Sunday is October 20 - As we prepare to make our 2025 financial commitments to ministry at Grace, we continue to celebrate God’s faithfulness and how the Holy Spirit is at work in and through us.  We will lift up the blessings of our ministry of Fellowship.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4th Quarter Planning Meeting, Wednesday, October 16 - Our next meeting to plan for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16 at 7 pm on Zoom.  Contact Carrie or Pastor Becca if you would like to attend the meeting and/or help with these activities.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Intergenerational Faith Night – Family Feud, Saturday, October 19 at 5:45 pm – Get ready for Family Feud night at Grace. Bring a dish to share for dinner and after eating, we will compete in Bible/family-based categories. There will be 4 “families” to sign up for. Sign up as a “family” with 4-5 players or add your name individually to join a “family.” This is for all ages and abilities; we look forward to having fun with children and adults together. Sign-up sheet in the Narthex, see Carrie with questions.

  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 following is adapted from the intro to the study:
 As we live at the intersection of civic life and faith, we grapple with deep divisions and deep questions about what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ. How do we hold onto our faith convictions while staying in relationship with our neighbor? How do we engage passionately and peacefully? What is the most faithful path to take where hatred and spite seem to reign?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings give us great insight to the struggle of figuring out what is the next most faithful step in a broken and imperfect system.
We will meet every other Wednesday at 2 pm at the church.

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   Sunday, October 27 - 3:00 pm:  Mel Brooks'
“Young Frankenstein: The Musical”    (Sign Up Sheets in Narthex)