Thank you for signing up for the open shifts! Your help has been amazing! If you are able to fill any remaining shifts (or help cover one when only one person is signed up) or help move leftover pumpkins and stack pallets beginning November 1st, please let Jason know.
Thank you for helping make this year’s Grace Pumpkin Patch a success! Register on the Sign-Up Genius or check with the church office about available time slots. The pumpkin patch number is 803-619-9428.
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 youth & other ministries.
LEARN: MEN'S BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY
November begins on a Saturday and that means Men's Breakfast and Bible Study will meet at 8 am to greet the new month. We do not get the extra hour of sleep until Sunday, Nov. 2...Our readings for the day: Isaiah 1: 10-18; Psalm 32: 1-7, and 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-4; 11-12. Sign up on REALM or email me at samroberson68@gmail.com. Looking forward to our getting together..
GATHER: NOVEMBER GRACE FAMILY FIRST
Sunday, November 2nd at 5:00pm
Join us for our annual Grace Family Thanksgiving Celebration. Turkeys are provided, everyone else is invited to bring their favorite side dishes and/or desserts. Following dinner, there will be performances by the Half Notes Choir and Joyful Noise. We will also come together to assemble Baking Bags for Historic Paradise. Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the office.
LEARN: Adult Education, DEIJ and Local Mission Teams Invite you to hear from Historic Paradise Foundation partner, Kevin Patton, Sr.
Sunday, November 2, 9:00am in Rm 15 during Adult Sunday School
Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. He graduated from Winthrop University with a Major in Psychology and Minor in African American Studies. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in Columbia, SC. He has written five children’s books. We will be taking a closer look at his book The Super Power of I Am (available on Amazon).
This book strives to “teach children that it is who they are, not what they do that makes them a true superhero." The book encourages positive self-affirmations and explores the importance of allowing God to work from within us to be our best and show love and kindness to the world.
GATHER: LET'S EAT
Tuesday, November 4th at 12:00pm
Please join us for our November Let’s Eat event. We will be gathering at Blue Bar and Smoke House on November 4th at 12:00. Everyone is invited! Please RSVP in Realm.
LEARN: GRACE LUNCH AND LEARN
Sunday, November 16th at 11:30
Lunch and Learn is time to learn more about Grace – our history, staff, missions and program. It’s also an opportunity to get to know you and for you to get to know us and have your questions answered. There is no obligation to join the church at that time, but if you are ready, that’s when we do the reception of members (then at worship on another date.) If you would like to attend this Lunch and Learn, please RSVP to Joanne.
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