Monday, September 23rd at 11:00am
A safe, loving place for those who have ever lost their life partners to share our lives and support each other. Good fellowship, good food, a few tears and lots of laughter!
GATHER: DAYTRIPPER'S GREENWAY VAN TOUR
Thursday, September 26th at 12:00 pm
Meet at church at noon or be at the Greenway Canteen by 12:30 for lunch. At 1:30, we’ll head off for a van tour of all the facilities and spaces at the beautiful Anne Springs Close Greenway, led by the Greenway staff.
There is no cost for the tour, but entrance to the Greenway is $14 unless you are a member (or are using a member’s guest pass,) and cost for lunch will vary depending on what you order! Please RSVP in Realm.
*The van can only hold 12 people so sign-up early.
SERVE: PUMPKIN PATCH
Sunday, September 29th (first shipment arrives)
The Grace Pumpkin Patch is about to return for the month of October. We will be selling pumpkins and mums in and around the Pavilion. Please help make it a success by volunteering to help unload the truck and selling pumpkins and mums in the patch.
Pumpkins are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, September 29th at 12:30pm and another ½ load on Sunday, October 12 at 9am. Your help unloading the pumpkins and placing them in the patch would be a huge help! We need many hands to make this happen. The truck is often late and sometimes even comes on a different day. To let everyone know if the truck is on time or to share updates we use Remind. Join the Pumpkin Patch Remind and you will get a message sent to your phone with updates about the arrival of the pumpkins.
Volunteer to work shifts in the Pumpkin Patch
Please register on the sign-up genius here or check with the church office about available time slots. Volunteers are particularly needed on Fridays and Saturdays if you can spare a few hours on those days.
The Grace Pumpkin Patch sends financial support to Thornwell Home for Children, Historic Paradise Foundation, Give Kids the World, Isaiah 117 home for foster children, and funds the ministries of our church, particularly youth ministry.
GATHER: LADIES' NIGHT OUT
October 1, 7pm
Join us for Ladies' Night Out at Killington's Restaurant and Pub! Please RSVP in REALM or by calling the church office.
LEARN: HOUSEHOLD SURVIVAL SIMULATION
October 9th, 1:15pm
The Grace DEIJ and Local Mission Teams invite you to be part of a poverty simulation, led by United Way of York County. The simulation is an in-person interactive experience that promotes awareness, increases understanding, and sparks change. In the simulation, you are challenged to effectively manage your family’s monthly expenses on a limited budget. Join us as we seek to increase awareness of gaps in resources that may need our involvement and advocacy for our community! If you have any questions, please contact Renee.
GATHER: DAYTRIPPERS LANTERNS & LEGENDS WALKING TOUR
FORT MILL HISTORY MUSEUM
Monday, October 14th at 4:45pm
Come join us as we enjoy a private Legends Tour of Fort Mill conducted by Grace's own Kimberly Long. This tour will last approximately one hour with about 3/4 of a slow-paced walk. We will meet for dinner at Bossy Beulah's after the tour. The cost is $16/person and we will meet at the Museum at 4:45pm or at Grace if you need a ride to the museum at 4:00pm (please indicate in your registration if you will be needing a ride). For more information or to register, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Annmarie.
GATHER: FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR AT GRACE
October 26, 2024, 9am-1pm
Coffee and donuts while you shop inside
Pumpkin Patch outside
For more information contact Jill Douds
*Vendors: $30 per table
All proceeds go to Bethel Shelters
Here is a link to the Facebook Event
GATHER: GAP GROUP AT THE DOUDS
October 27th at 6:00pm
Our hosts are providing BBQ, rolls, and slaw...so make your plans for some yumminess to accompany and share. No sign up this time, just bring your A-game GAP-petizer, side, or dessert.
Please RSVP here so our hosts have an approximate head count for planning.
GIVE: FORT MILL CARE CENTER
For September, The Fort Mill Care Center is requesting donations of:
- pasta and pasta sauce
- canned meat
- canned fruits and vegetables
- canned pasta
- condensed soup
- breakfast foods
LEARN: WEEKLY STUDY GROUPS
- Tuesday (10am on Zoom) The group will reconvene August 13, reading The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions, by Marcus Borg and NT Wright.
- Wednesday Study Group will reconvene August 14, reading Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith, by Bruce Reyes-Chow. (E-mail Joanne for more information about either of these groups.)
- Thursday Study Group (10-11:30am hybrid) The Thursday Morning Bible Study is reading The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. Please email Celia Wilson for more information. Here is a link to the Zoom.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Please look over the list of classes and we hope that you and your family will join us.
Nursery and Toddlers (Infants through 2 year olds) – Room 8
Early Childhood (3 year old - 5k) – Room 9
Primary Class (1st & 5th grades) – Room 5
Youth (6th-12th grades) - Youth Room
Adult Sunday School - Room 15: A new series facilitated by the book “Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt.”
SAVE THE DATE:
Ladies, mark your calendars! The 2025 Grace Women’s Retreat will be held April 4-6, 2025 at The Coastal Retreat Center in Isle of Palms, SC.
GATHERING AT GRACE : What opportunities for fun are available at Grace? Where do I belong?
Our (sort of) age related gatherings are for anyone who wants to come and have fun with others. No ID checked! If you want to hang out with folks, no one will turn you away.
- GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHTS - We meet on the first Sunday of each month for food and fellowship. Following our meal, one of our awesome musical groups will sing and we usually end the night with a mission project to support one of the many groups we serve. Sarah Childers coordinates this group.
- -ISH GROUP - people who are the age of the parents of our littles and elementary school kids gather for food and fun. Dre Manoni coordinates this group.
- GAP GROUP - We don’t need babysitters (or we do and get them) and can still drive at night. We gather the 3rd Friday night of each month for food and shenanigans. Sometimes we’re at the home of a member, sometimes we can be found at a local pub or restaurant, but we can always be found laughing and having fun. (What’s in the name? It was the group in the gap between our young adults and seniors…that’s not really true anymore, but the name stuck.) Ray Scott is our coordinator.
- DAYTRIPPERS - We go on field trips during the day. From spider lilies to Hello Dolly to Fort Mill History Museum and more. Watch for the monthly adventure. Annmarie Clark coordinates this group. All are welcome!
- VINTAGE GRACE - This group of Seniors gathers annually for a Christmas lunch and gift swap.
- YOUTH - 6th through 12th graders gather weekly for faith-building, service and fun. More details here.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING - DEVICES AND APP
If you have trouble hearing the message and other speaking in the sanctuary, please let the people in the sound booth know. We have three assistive listening devices. It is recommended that you bring your own headphones that can be plugged into the device.
We now have an app available that streams the service. Please check the website for details on how to download and use it.
PARKING ON SUNDAYS AT GRACE
On Sunday mornings, please reserve all of the parking spots in the circle for those with limited mobility unless you hold the monthly Space of Grace.
NAMETAGS
Please remember to wear your nametags on Sunday mornings. We have had quite a few guests attending worship, so it's helpful if we are wearing our nametags. If you are missing your name tag, let Ami know.
SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING
Great job on continuing your collections! We have received several benches with half going to the Historic Paradise Foundation. Have you ever wondered where the plastic goes after we collect it? The following 2 videos will provide those answers:
Recycling program
Trex factory
HUG ME DOLLS
Do you know someone who needs a hug? Melissa has been making some hug-me dolls and is ready to make some more. They come in a wide variety, with each one just waiting to be hugged. They are $10 with all proceeds going to Thornwell Home for Children and Teenagers.
INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP WITH TEMPLE SOLEL
Presbyterian Church & Jewish Temple Partner – Sharing Lessons of Hospitality: CN2 News article