The Grace Pumpkin Patch is about to return for the month of October. We will be selling pumpkins and mums in and around the Pavilion. Pumpkins are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, September 27th at 12:30pm. Your help unloading the pumpkins and placing them in the patch would be a huge help! We need many hands to make this happen. We will also get another ¼ truckload on October 11th and will need help then as well.
Please register on the Church Sign-Up Genius here or check with the church office about available time slots.
GATHER: LET'S EAT
Thursday, September 24th at 12:00pm
We would love for you to join us at our monthly Let’s Eat event. We will be gathering on the 24th of September at noon at Ritchie's Italian Bistro, Rock Hill. Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office. We hope to see you there!
GATHER AND LEARN: GRACE FAMILY FIRST PICNIC AND MISSION & MINISTRY FAIR
October 4th, 11:30am
We would love for you to join us for a picnic after church on October 4th at 11:30am. It will be a wonderful opportunity to come together, share a meal, and discover ways to get involved in serving the church community. We will also have a bocce ball court set up for some fun games. Hot dogs and buns will be provided by Grace, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We can’t wait to see you there! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
GATHER: -ISH WOMEN TO LANTERNS AND LEGENDS
October 23rd at 7:45pm
Hey Grace -ISH women! You’re invited to join us for the Fort Mill History Museum Lanterns and Legends tour on October 23rd at 7:45pm. Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours by ordering at this link. We look forward to seeing you there!
GATHER: GRACE PRESBYTERIAN FALL CRAFT FAIR
October 24th 9:00am-1:00pm
Enjoy coffee and donuts while you shop our Fall Craft Fair (as well as our pumpkins and mums)! If you are interested in or have any questions about being a vendor, please reach out to Jill.
GIVE: INTERFAITH BLESSING BOX
Thank you to all who have supported the Blessing box (located right outside of Grace.) The blessing box operates on the simple idea of “take what you need, leave what you can.”
Suggested items to add to Blessing Box: soup/spaghetti-o's, cake mix/icing/brownie mix, cereal, canned meat, granola bars, canned veggies/fruit
SERVE: PRAYER SHAWLS
We are looking to revive a team of knitters and crocheters to make prayers shawls for residents of local nursing homes and those in hospice care. Donations of yarn would also be appreciated. If you would like to join a group or knit/crochet at home and contribute, please contact Pam Bushnell or the church office and we will help you get connected. Thanks!
GIVE: IMMIGRATION ALLIANCE: CAFE JUSTO AND "ADVOCATES FOR IMMIGRANTS" BUTTONS
Grace is supporting coffee growers in Mexico by purchasing coffee from Cafe Justo to be used weekly for our Sunday coffee service. By using this coffee we are supporting farmers in Mexico earn a living wage, enabling them to stay in their homes rather than immigrating to the United States to try to feed their families.
We will have both ground and whole bean available for sale this Sunday! Payment can be made using the QR code on the coffee maker or plain old cash works too! Enjoy delicious coffee while supporting local farmers in Mexico!
If your ministry group is interested in customizing a button for an event, etc. please contact Beth Herendeen or Pam Bushnell to discuss designs and timetables!
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
If you have trouble hearing the message and other speaking in the sanctuary, please let the people in the sound booth know. We have five assistive listening devices. It is recommended that you bring your own headphones that can be plugged into the device.
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