GATHER: WIDOWED FOLK SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, April 29, 11:00am
Folks who have been widowed are invited to gather for support, conversation about lessons learned and maybe even some fun. Members of Grace Presbyterian Church and Temple Solel and friends are invited to come! After the gathering, those who want to will head out for lunch together.
GATHER: GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHT
Sunday, May 5th, 5pm
Please join us on Sunday, May 5th at 5:00pm for food, fellowship, fun and music! The Half Notes will be performing their Spring Concert in the Sanctuary after we dine together at the Taco Bar (in the pavilion). Please RSVP in Realm and contact Sarah if you have any questions or need additional information. Here is the sign-up genius to bring food for the Taco bar.
May 5 at 5:00 pm. We will have a Taco Bar in the Pavilion followed by our Half Notes’ Spring Musical in the Sanctuary.
Sign up here to bring something for the taco bar. We will also collect peanut butter and jelly for Fort Mill Care Center.
LEARN: WEEKLY STUDY GROUPS
STUDY GROUPS
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
Kairos Class – Room 15
The Walk Class – Room 7
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.
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.
GRACE PRESCHOOL - SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED
Grace Preschool is looking for those interested in substitute teaching. Experience is helpful but not necessarily required.
If you or someone you know are interested, please contact Melissa at 803-323-8945 or Melissa@gracefortmill.org for more details.
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
Monday, April 29, 11:00am
Folks who have been widowed are invited to gather for support, conversation about lessons learned and maybe even some fun. Members of Grace Presbyterian Church and Temple Solel and friends are invited to come! After the gathering, those who want to will head out for lunch together.
GATHER: GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHT
Sunday, May 5th, 5pm
Please join us on Sunday, May 5th at 5:00pm for food, fellowship, fun and music! The Half Notes will be performing their Spring Concert in the Sanctuary after we dine together at the Taco Bar (in the pavilion). Please RSVP in Realm and contact Sarah if you have any questions or need additional information. Here is the sign-up genius to bring food for the Taco bar.
May 5 at 5:00 pm. We will have a Taco Bar in the Pavilion followed by our Half Notes’ Spring Musical in the Sanctuary.
Sign up here to bring something for the taco bar. We will also collect peanut butter and jelly for Fort Mill Care Center.
SERVE: BETHEL SHELTERS May 3rd May 3rd is the Tuesday and Wednesday Bible Study Groups turn to do Bethel's Dinner. If you would like to help with food or serving, please contact Joanne. GATHER: GAP AT HOME WITH MIKE AND LIPI Friday, April 26, 6:00pm We'll gather at the Pratt's for our April get-together. They will provide pulled chicken from BluSmoke and some spring-time easy-drinking beer. Please bring other yummies and beverages if beer isn't your thing. Games will be available and if people haven't ever played Crokinole, they can try that out too! Contact Ray for more information. Please RSVP in Realm. GATHER: TEMPLE SOLEL SEDER Saturday, April 27th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Temple Solel has invited Grace to their Annual Passover Seder on Saturday, April 27th at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. Catering by Izzy's, including Brisket, chicken, potatoes, veggies and more. Please let them know how many are coming for the Seder Meal--$35/teen & adult; $15/ages 4-10; toddlers free! Please register and leave them a note in the box of # Adults/Teens & Toddlers coming by clicking here or by calling the church office. Questions? Contact Steve Yaffe. GIVE: FORT MILL CARE CARE CENTER For April, FMCC is requesting the following items:
GATHER: GAP/-Ish Night at the Knights! Friday, May 17th at 6:00pm GAP is headed to the Knights game on Friday, 5/17 and inviting -Ish group to join. We have space reserved in the PNG Pavilion group area, and your ticket includes access to their buffet from 6-8pm and...FIREWORKS! First pitch is 7:04pm. Here is a link to the buffet menu. The tickets will be $44 dollars each and we have a deadline of 4/25 as the Knights need their final head count on 4/26. Please register in Realm. Contact Ray with any additional questions. LEARN: SCUBA VBS June 24-28 For rising 5K through rising 5th grade Registration open. Please click here for information and to register. Please contact Sarah if you have additional questions. GATHER: 2024 Congregational Camping Retreat August 2-4 2024 Grace Congregational Camping Retreat will be August 2-4, 2024 (with the option of camping on August 1st). For more information and to register, please go to Realm. SAVE THE DATE: GRACE'S ANNUAL YARD SALE will be August 24th, 2024 with setup August 18-23. |
STUDY GROUPS
- Tuesday (10am on Zoom) We are studying The Life of Jesus for Today, by Ronald J. Allen.
- Wednesday Study Group (7:30pm on Zoom) We are studying The Book of Joy, by the Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu.
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
Kairos Class – Room 15
The Walk Class – Room 7
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 12 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.
GRACE PRESCHOOL - SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED
Grace Preschool is looking for those interested in substitute teaching. Experience is helpful but not necessarily required.
If you or someone you know are interested, please contact Melissa at 803-323-8945 or Melissa@gracefortmill.org for more details.
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