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GATHER: GAP @ HOME: Hamiltons!
Fri, Nov 21 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Let’s test our palates and taste some wine! Steve will take us on a wine tasting journey of some wines he’s collected. Bring along your favorite GAPpetizer and/or dessert and join us!
*NOTE: participation in wine tasting not required. If that’s not your thing, come for the pleasant company. Please RSVP on Realm or call the church office.
GIVE: 2025 DSS ANGEL TREE
This long-standing program allows members of the community the opportunity to provide Christmas gifts for children in the care of York County DSS. Many of these children might not otherwise not have any gifts if noy for the support of out community. Grace is proud to sponsor 70 children this year. Please click on this link to "adopt an Angel" or take a tag from the tree. For more information, reach out to Katie Rutland.
GIVE: RAINdeer GIFT CARDS FOR AFFINITY HEALTH
RAINdeer gift cards are for clients of Affinity Health, an organization which provides services to families affected by HIV/AIDS and other low-income families. Buy as many $10 gift cards from local grocery stores such as Food Lion, WalMart, Aldi, Harris Teeter and Target as you wish. Please return the gift cards (identified with your name) to the church office or place in the offering box by Sunday, December 14th. If you have any questions, contact Lori.
GIVE: PAJAMAS FOR PARADISE
Now in its third year, Pajamas for Paradise is a gifting opportunity for folks to give a new pair of Christmas pajamas and slippers to children who participate in Historic Paradise Foundation’s after school program. Historic Paradise is a 501(c)3 organization which supports families living in Fort Mill’s historic black neighborhood. Take a tag with a child's name and sizes from the Angel Tree and/or sign-up on the list hanging on the door next to the tree. Contact Janet for more information.
SERVE: CHURCH ATTIC CLEANUP AND ORGANIZATION
Deadline: Thurday, November 27th
If you have something (or think you may have something) stored in the church attic--then this information pertains to you! Please take a moment before Thursday, November 27th, to check for your belongings and decide if you still need them stored in our limited attic space. "Purging" will begin in early December. Questions? Interested in helping? Contact Wanda Turpin or Annmarie Clark.
GATHER: DECEMBER GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHT (ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF AND CHILDREN'S PLAY)
Sun, Dec 7 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
We would love for you to join us at our annual Chili Cookoff! Please bring your best chili, salad, bread, or dessert to share with everyone. The champion of the chili cookoff will win the coveted Grace of Space award for January! Additionally, we have exciting performances lined up for you from Joyful Noise and a Christmas Musical by The Half Notes Choir (see below).
***The Half Notes present Starry Night, Noisy Night, a Christmas musical for children, following dinner at our December 7th Grace Family First Night. Come witness the story of Jesus’ birth from the point of view of the stable animals and be reminded of the importance of turning away from life’s many distractions to celebrate God’s gift of love. Dinner begins at 5:00 and the musical will begin sometime between 5:45 and 6:00!
GATHER: GUYS' SUPPER CLUB
Tues, December 9th at 6pm
Please join us for food and coversation at Hobo's in Fort Mill on Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm. RSVP in Realm or call the church office.
GATHER: GRACE ANNUAL WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 11th, 6pm at the Douds
It is time for the Annual Grace Women’s Christmas party! The party is graciously hosted by Jill Douds. We will be meeting on December 11th at 6:00 pm. Jill will provide a pork main dish. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will be having a gift exchange so please bring and a gift with a $15 limit. Hope to see you there! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
DECEMBER: MORE UPCOMING EVENTS: Please click here for the December Calendar ....
SERVE: OCCASIONAL SUNDAY CHILDCARE
We are looking for people who would be interested in providing occasional volunteer or childcare on Sunday mornings from 9am-11:30am. If you are interested in volunteering or want additional information, please see the Sign-Up Genius here. Contact Kim Palmer, with any additional questions.
LEARN: 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
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. Kim Palmer coordinates this group.
- -ISH GROUP : -Ish is one of our interest/affinity groups at Grace and anyone can join! We call ourselves ISH because all of our group descriptions are open in interpretation. 😊 We are young(ish) and many would describe their stage of life as chaotic with lots of competing schedules and commitments. Some of us are married, some are not. Some have kids, some do not. We like to meet for lunch after church the 3rd Sunday of each month (“Lunch & Hang) and usually help coordinate things like celebrating a wedding or baby showers, things like that. We are always looking to meet new folks and are open to expanding the types of events we do based on the interest of the group. We are always evolving, just like Grace! If you are interested in helping host/planning an event or want to get involved, reach out to Dre Manoni. We have a Facebook group where we try to keep things updated(ish) when we are doing stuff. You can request to join the group by searching “The -Ish@Grace” on FB. 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