Thank you for all the ways you support the life and ministries of Grace!
For June, the FMCC is requesting donations of the following items:
- Jam and Jelly
- Grits
- Cereal
- Pasta Sauce
- Canned Meat
- Canned Stews
- Canned Chili
- Canned Tuna
GIVE: HISTORIC PARADISE FOUNDATION
HPF is accepting donations of Amazon and Gas gift cards for their summer programs. E-Cards can be mailed to HPF, 1162 Fort Mill Hwy., Ste. A, Fort Mill, SC 29707 or dropped off to the church office and we will make sure they are delivered. For more information about HPF, click here. For other ways you can help, please contact Annmarie.
SERVE: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
GATHER: JUNE DAYTRIPPERS' EVENT Tuesday, June 13th, 11:30 The Daytrippers' will enjoy a day of boating on Lake Wylie and having lunch at Papa Docs. We will meet at Grace at 11:30am and head for the Marina! The cost is $5 per person to help offset the boats' gasoline cost. You will also need money for your lunch. Please RSVP in Realm by Thursday, June 8th as we have limited spaces available. If you have additional questions please contact Annmarie. GATHER: GAP GROUP GATHERING AT THE DOUDS' Friday, June 16th at 6pm The Gap Group will meet on Friday, June 16th at 6pm at the Douds' house. They will provide burgers and hotdogs and we will bring GAPpitizers, sides, and desserts. If you have any questions, please contact Jill and please RSVP in Realm so we have enough food for everyone! GATHER: BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB 3rd Thursday of June, July and August, 10am Church/Hybrid The Thursday Morning Bible Study Group is taking a summer hiatus to do some light reading and then get together to discuss the book... followed by going out for lunch afterwards (for those who choose to come)! Thursday June 15, 10am: Reading Discussion Book - The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (Supposedly Oprah bought the rights to make this into a movie) Thursday July 20, 10am Reading Discussion Book - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. The back story of the author is very interesting. This is in production now for an Apple series! Thursday August 17, 10am Reading Discussion Book - Clover by Dori Sanders Please contact Celia with any questions! |
GATHER: JULY DAYTRIPPERS TO SEE HELLO DOLLY!
Saturday July 15th, 2pm
For our July trip, the Daytrippers will travel to the Matthews Playhouse for a production of Hello Dolly! on Saturday, July 15th at 2pm. For more information on the play click here.
We have reserved a block of 20 tickets.
Cost is $22/ticket and registration/purchase must be completed in Realm by June 29th or our tickets will be released. Please indicate in the comments if you would like to carpool from the church. If you have any additional questions, please contact Annmarie.
SERVE: NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED
Our nurseries are growing and we need helpers! Our youngest members, infants through 2 years old are in Room 8. No changing diapers or planning. If this is the group for you, sign up here.
3 year old through 5K meet in Room 9. Again, no planning---just enjoy being with our preschoolers. Sign up here.
LEARN: STUDY SERIES IN WALK CLASS
We will continue to offer a short video + interactive discussion! This class is open to anyone who is interested. We keep it casual and assume you may show up late (we don't get started until 9:15). Bring your coffee and join us for some good conversation! Reach out to Dre Manoni with any questions.
LEARN: STUDY SERIES IN KAIROS CLASS
9:00 in Room 15 An adult class for anyone... and we have members who slip out for choir, so no worries about that!
Here are the study group days and times. Tuesday and Wednesday are on Zoom . Contact Ami for Zoom links.
- Tuesday, 10am - Tuesday Morning Study Group: Lies My Preacher Told Me, by Brent Strawn
- Wednesday, 7:30pm - Study group of "Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again", by Rachel Held Evan. Join us for this interesting and challenging book!
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 - This class is hybrid and video based.
The Walk Class – Room 7
CHILDREN OF GRACE DATES
STELLAR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 26th-30th
9:00 am until 12:15 pm
Come along on a cosmic quest at Vacation Bible School!
For rising 5K through 5th Grade
Nursery for babies through 4 year olds for our VBS volunteers.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO ALL
Spaces are limited.
Please register in Realm.
LEARN: DEIJ TEAM
The next “real conversation” facilitated by the DEIJ team will be about LGBTQIA+ on Sunday, July 9th, at 1:30pm at the church. If you’ve ever wondered what these terms are, had questions you were too afraid to ask, or would like to learn more about difficulties faced and how you can help, please join us for an engaging conversation. Please RSVP in Realm.
2023 CONGREGATIONAL CAMPING RETREAT
Friday, August 4th (3:00 pm) to Sunday, August 6th (11:00 am), 2023
Here it is, one of Grace’s best events: our annual congregational camping retreat. We’ll hit the Crescent Group Campground on the shores of Lake Hartwell for an unbelievable weekend of fun, food, and fellowship! Some people bring their camper, RV, or tent. Some rent a camper, while others stay at a local hotel. Whatever your choice, you won’t want to miss this weekend as we have a peninsula to ourselves. You’ll have the option to come a day early again this year. For more information or to register click here. Deadline to register is June 26th.
SERVE: GIVE KIDS THE WORLD TRIPS
Give Kids the World Village is a place that provides children who have a life-threatening illness and their families the place to stay when they come to Florida and experience all the Orlando area attractions through organizations such as Make A Wish. Volunteers serve food, run rides, bus tables, deliver pizza, host parties, and many other tasks to keep the families feeling welcome and entertained. 129 people have gone from Grace on 7 different trips. Trip #8 is being planned for October 7-14. If you are interested in going or knowing more, please contact Pastor Joanne. There will be an informational meeting this Sunday, June 4th, at 11:30 in Room 15.
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.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
DOOR GREETERS
We are looking for volunteers (men and women) to greet people and open the church doors on Sunday mornings. This is a commitment of less than 30 minutes each week and is one of easiest ways to serve the church. If you can open a door and say hello at the same time, we want you!
Grace Door Men: Grace Door Men (signupgenius.com)
This opportunity is open to men and women age 16 and older. Please consider volunteering and helping promote what we all know: Grace is a friendly church open to all.
Thank you!
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