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We will be an overflow shelter for Bethel Men’s Shelter again this winter from February 23rd through March 9th. There are more unhoused people in need of shelter than Bethel alone can provide for, and they will never turn a person away during the colder months.
As an overflow shelter, the only thing we are required to do is provide transportation from Bethel to Grace in the evening and return to Bethel in the morning (using their 14 passenger bus). If you can be a part of this ministry, please sign-up on the sign-up Genius here. If you have any other questions, please reach out to Dawn Posey.
GATHER: WIDOWED FOLK SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, February 24th 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: DAYTRIPPERS TOUR THE HARVEY B. GANTT MUSEUM
Tuesday, February 25th at 11:30pm (lunch) and 1:00pm (guided tour)
In celebration of Black History Month, the Daytrippers will be taking a guided tour of the Harvey B. Gantt Museum. We will meet for lunch beforehand at 11:30am at Brown Bag Seafood. The cost of the tour is $10/person and there are 10 spots available. Please indicate if you would like a ride from the church. Please click here to register. If you have any additional questions, please contact Annmarie.
LEARN: "IMMIGRATION FROM THE PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE: A PANEL PRESENTATION OF MIGRANTS' STORIES"
Thursday, February 27th at 7pm
For more information, click here.
GATHER: MARDI GRAS BRUNCH
Tuesday, March 4th at 11:30am
Join us at IHOP in Rock Hill for our annual Mardi Gras Brunch! Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP in Realm here or call the church office.
GATHER: GRACE WOMEN'S RETREAT
April 4-6, 2025 in Isle of Palms, SC
Join the women of Grace for a weekend of renewal, relaxation and fun at the Lutheran Coastal Retreat Center. Invite someone to come with you or come alone; strengthen old friendships and make new friends. This weekend is not to be missed! This year the theme is The Women We’ve Been Waiting For: a 40 day Devotional on Self Care, Resilience, And Communal Flourishing. The planning team is working hard to make this a great weekend. The retreat center does not provide meals, so everyone will be placed on a team to help prepare a meal. Once you are registered, you will receive an information packet via email by March 17th including what to bring, directions, who your roommate will be, things to do in the area, etc. For questions, please contact Kim.
PRICING:
SINGLE $242.00
DOUBLE $132.00
TRIPLE $96.00
QUAD $77.00
Note: Online Registration is now open here and the deadline to register is February 24th. You can also pick up a hard-copy registration in the narthex. Please return to the office when completed.
GIVE: PURSE PROJECT 2025
Here’s how it works:
- During the month of January, collect gently-used purses that you are done using, as well as any items from the list below that you would like to donate. There is a bin in the narthex for donations.
- Early February (possibly the 2nd), we will “pack the purses”.
- Prior to Valentines Day, Jill Douds will deliver the purses to Pilgrim’s Inn or The Life House for the ladies to have.
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Comb/brush
Gloves/scarf/hat
Socks
Tampons/pads/feminine wipes
Chapstick
Gum/mints/candy
Playing cards
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Dental floss
Umbrella
Nail file/nail clippers
Purse size tissues
Compact size mirrors
Snack bars
Lotion
Hair products/elastics
Note pad and pen
Tweezers
Razors
Deodorant
Soap
Small calendar
Wallet or change purse
Unused make up, perfume
Jewelry
Q tips
Small flashlight
Hand sanitizer
Washcloths
$5 gift cards
SERVE: ROOM IN THE INN
Grace is hosting Room in the Inn guests again this Winter with Roof Above. We are signed up to host on the following dates: 2/8 and 3/22. There are several opportunities to support the effort this Winter. Please sign up to help here as a driver or overnight guest, and here for other volunteer opportunities.
SERVE: VOLUNTEERS IN NURSERY AND CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
We need volunteers in the nursery on Sunday mornings, and also in Children's Worship. You do NOT need to plan or be in charge of these (even for the day you sign up) but we really do need your help. please also reach out to Kim.
LEARN: ECUMENICAL MISSION TRIP TO MEXICO
May 24-30, 2025
The Providence Presbytery Mexico Border Ministry Neighborhood is excited to offer a trip for local disciples to travel to Frontera de Cristo in Aqua Prieta, Mexico. We will spend 7 days learning about the work that our local missionaries and their Mexican partners are doing. For more information or if you are interested in attending, please contact Joanne.
LEARN: ADULT EDUCATION GROUPS
- Tuesday Study Group (10am on Zoom) . Signs and Wonders, by Amy Jill Levine (a Jewish professor of New Testament at Vanderbilt Divinity School and University.)
- Wednesday Study Group (7:30pm on Zoom) is beginning Wholehearted Faith, by Rachel Held Evans.
- Thursday Study Group (10-11:30am hybrid) is reading The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. Here is a link to the Zoom.
- Adult Sunday School (Sundays at 9am in room 15) will be using The Bible Project as a guide (short video and discussion.)
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 - 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