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.
SERVE: CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM
Wanted: Caring Hearts to join the Congregational Care Team to reach out to our homebound members through cards, calls or visits. You would contact those on the list during one month between now and January with another team member. Please contact Melissa Lamprich if you have questions and to volunteer.
GATHER: FEM & THEM SUPPER CLUB
July 28th at 6pm
Join us for dinner at Meto Pub in Tega Cay. Please RSVP in Realm.
SERVE: THORNWELL LAKE DAY
August 2nd, 11:30am-7:00pm
This is a favorite event for many Grace members as well as children, youth, and adults from Thornwell Home for Children. To learn more about Thornwell, click here.
What exactly is Thornwell Lake Day? A few of the adults from Thornwell will bring three cottages from Thornwell to Grace for a day on the lake. They begin the day at Pitcairn Park with a lunch consisting of grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, desserts, etc. Then church members host guests from Thornwell on their boats and other water toys out on Lake Wylie. The day ends with everyone returning to Grace for dinner, dessert, and a game of bingo. This takes a lot of people to put on an event like this!! Here is the sign-up! Please contact Lisa Fairclough if you have questions about participating in this incredible day!
SERVE: GRACE'S ANNUAL YARD SALE
August 23rd, with setup August 17th-22nd
SAVE YOUR STUFF! The following items sell well so we are especially looking for: holiday wreaths, small trees, holiday decorations, yarn, ornaments, bikes, gently used kid’s sports gear/shoes, fishing and camping equipment, luggage, golf clubs, bed sheet sets and comforters, video games, laptop computers, musical instruments, cordless tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, garden tools, ceramic flower pots, outdoor furniture, ladders, small kitchen appliances, dishes, pots, pans, clothes, baby items, jewelry, kid toys, puzzles, games and exercise equipment. Please contact Wanda if you are willing to volunteer for set-up week or for Yard Sale day! If you are interested in providing baked goods for the Bake Sale (hosted by Temple Solel), please contact Jan Rose.
SAVE THE DATE: CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT AT BETHELWOODS
September 13th, 10am-4pm
Save the date for the Inaugural Grace Congregational Retreat at Bethelwoods on September 13th from 10-4. We will have activities all ages can participate in. The retreat will include lunch and team building activities. We will also have access to canoeing, fishing, archery, sling shots, hiking trails, prayer labyrinth, sand volleyball, and gaga pit play. We want to take this opportunity to have fun and grow closer as church friends and family. Let Kim know if you would like to be on the planning committee.
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.
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
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.
SERVE: CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM
Wanted: Caring Hearts to join the Congregational Care Team to reach out to our homebound members through cards, calls or visits. You would contact those on the list during one month between now and January with another team member. Please contact Melissa Lamprich if you have questions and to volunteer.
GATHER: FEM & THEM SUPPER CLUB
July 28th at 6pm
Join us for dinner at Meto Pub in Tega Cay. Please RSVP in Realm.
SERVE: THORNWELL LAKE DAY
August 2nd, 11:30am-7:00pm
This is a favorite event for many Grace members as well as children, youth, and adults from Thornwell Home for Children. To learn more about Thornwell, click here.
What exactly is Thornwell Lake Day? A few of the adults from Thornwell will bring three cottages from Thornwell to Grace for a day on the lake. They begin the day at Pitcairn Park with a lunch consisting of grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, desserts, etc. Then church members host guests from Thornwell on their boats and other water toys out on Lake Wylie. The day ends with everyone returning to Grace for dinner, dessert, and a game of bingo. This takes a lot of people to put on an event like this!! Here is the sign-up! Please contact Lisa Fairclough if you have questions about participating in this incredible day!
SERVE: GRACE'S ANNUAL YARD SALE
August 23rd, with setup August 17th-22nd
SAVE YOUR STUFF! The following items sell well so we are especially looking for: holiday wreaths, small trees, holiday decorations, yarn, ornaments, bikes, gently used kid’s sports gear/shoes, fishing and camping equipment, luggage, golf clubs, bed sheet sets and comforters, video games, laptop computers, musical instruments, cordless tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, garden tools, ceramic flower pots, outdoor furniture, ladders, small kitchen appliances, dishes, pots, pans, clothes, baby items, jewelry, kid toys, puzzles, games and exercise equipment. Please contact Wanda if you are willing to volunteer for set-up week or for Yard Sale day! If you are interested in providing baked goods for the Bake Sale (hosted by Temple Solel), please contact Jan Rose.
SAVE THE DATE: CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT AT BETHELWOODS
September 13th, 10am-4pm
Save the date for the Inaugural Grace Congregational Retreat at Bethelwoods on September 13th from 10-4. We will have activities all ages can participate in. The retreat will include lunch and team building activities. We will also have access to canoeing, fishing, archery, sling shots, hiking trails, prayer labyrinth, sand volleyball, and gaga pit play. We want to take this opportunity to have fun and grow closer as church friends and family. Let Kim know if you would like to be on the planning committee.
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