MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SUSANNE

Welcome to Grace on this Sixth Sunday after Epiphany! Blessings and curses abound on the sixth Sunday after Epiphany. We would do well to listen closely to whom the “blessed ares” and the “woe tos” are directed and to find our place in the crowd among those who desire to touch Jesus. The risen Christ stands among us in the mystery of the holy supper with an invitation to live in him, and offers power to heal us all.

GRACE BIBLE STUDY MEETS ON-LINE WEDNESDAYS @ 7 PM.

Please join us for Bible study Wednesday evenings. We are looking at the gospel of Luke, which is the source of most of our gospel readings for this year. Contact Pastor Susanne with any questions and to get the on-line link scblume@gmail.com or 202 422 4348

WEBSITE

Be sure to check the Grace website at www.graceelcadc.org. You will see the weekly announcements and links to Grace's Facebook page and YouTube channel. The council approved using Tithe.ly, the online giving service for those who would like to give electronically. Simply select Giving on the website and a form will appear to walk you through the process.

MESSAGE FROM OUR COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Thank you to Laura, Tyrone and Marquoi for the Souper Bowl lunch they prepared and served. It was wonderful. Also thank you to Lynn for the muffins.

The Council met after collecting their subs and chili. It was a good meeting. Most of the bills are paid and current. A 2025 calendar is in the works and will include January and possibly February of 2026. Plans are well under way for Lent and Easter, so stay tuned for further information.

CALL COMMITTEE

The search for a Pastor is well on the way. The Mission Statement that tells the Synod our mission priorities has been submitted to the Bishop's office. The Synod will review the statement and provide a list of potential Roster candidates to the Call Committee. The Call committee will review the list and after consultation will make a recommendation to the Council. There will be a congregation meeting to finally call a pastor.

SPRING /FALL YARD SALE (2025)

Grace Church Spring Yard Sale: Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:00 AM THRU 4:00 PM
Rain Date: May 24, 20259:00 AM THRU 4:00 PM

Grace Church Fall Yard Sale: Saturday, November 8, 2025 9:00 AM THRU 4:00 PM

In order to have both yard sales a success the Outreach Committee is requesting help to set up and break down on both days. Please feel free to contact Ms. Laura Boyd at 202-321-0393 or Ms. Darlene Campbell at 301-412-5594

LOAVES AND FISHES

One of the Missions of Grace Lutheran Church supports is Loaves and

Fishes, every other month on the first Saturday we serve lunch at

Loaves and Fishes. The need for a free meal is more acute on

weekends, when most free meal programs in Washington are closed.

Since the Pandemic box lunches are handed out to the guests. We

invite you to volunteer when you are available to pack the lunches,

between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

The yard sale supports this mission.