MESSAGE FROM PASTOR AMY FEIRA

Welcome to Grace on this Fifth Sunday in Lent! In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God’s promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ that we might also be raised with him to new life. At the Easter Vigil we will welcome the newly baptized as we remember God’s unfailing promise in our baptism.

GRACE BIBLE STUDY MEETS ON-LINE WEDNESDAYS @ 7 PM

Please join us for Bible study Wednesday evenings. We are looking at the gospel of Matthew, which is the source of most of our gospel readings for this year. Contact Marylou Gjernes with any questions and

To get the on-line linkmgjernes @earthlink.netor 301-822-4711

LENT AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday

March 29

Maundy Thursday

Thursday April 2

In person at noon

Rebroadcast at 7:00 PM

Easter Sunday

April 5

WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS

Several members received scam emails purportedly from Pastor Susanne.  Here is some advice and things to be on the lookout for from AARP:  If a communication is unexpected, yields an emotional reaction and urges immediate action, be on the alert that it may be a scam. Scams have a common goal - to steal your money, personal information or both. Reporting fraud is essential to help prevent future scams.  If you suspect a scam, disengage immediately.  Here is a link to the AARP.org fraud webpage: aarp.org/fraud

CONSIDER BEING A COFFEE HOUR HOST

Please think about volunteering to host a coffee hour. They are held once a month and you can pick the date (maybe to celebrate an event). We generally have one for Easter and for the 4th Sunday of Advent. and then a few other things as they come up. There is no host for that yet. You will be supplying finger food and drinks and do not need to make coffee. Please contact the office to reserve a date.  

Gifts of Hope Concludes After More Than 30 Years of Impactful Ministry

After more than 30 years of transformative ministry, the Gifts of Hope program will conclude at the end of its 2024 campaign. Since 1992, this alternative gift-giving initiative has raised nearly $4 million to support vital ministries, church camps, companion synods, and local service agencies—impacting countless lives in need. Due to a continuing pattern of decline in funds, the Synod Council has decided to retire the program while seeking new ways to support its beneficiaries.

We give thanks for the faithful leadership of Sue Clark, Carolyn Sowinski, and Natalie Cain, the dedication of all who have served, and the extraordinary generosity of donors over the years. A celebration of the program’s legacy will take place at the 2025 Synod Assembly.

GRACE ANNIVERSARY

We will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Grace from August 2026 to August 2027. Planning for this major event in the life of the church needs to start soon. We invite anyone who might be interested in being part of the planning to let Marylou know that you would like to help.

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, Pastor Amy, for once again sharing our worship with us. Pastor Amy will also be with for Palm Sunday.

Please get your Easter lily request to the church office as soon as possible. Also let Laura Boyd know what you can contribute to our Easter Coffee Hour. That is always a fun time of fellowship.

EASTER COFFEE HOUR

We will have a coffee hour after church on Easter Sunday. We hope you can join us and ask that you bring a dish to share. Please let Laura Boyd know what you would like to bring and whether or not it needs to be heated. (You can text or email Laura - (202) 321

0393, laboyd@verizon.net)

CALL COMMITTEE

The search for a Pastor continues to move forward with the assistance of the Metro DC Synod. 

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.

CALL COMMITTEE

The search for a Pastor continues to move forward with the assistance of the Metro DC Synod.