CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES WILL BE AT 5:00PM AND 9:00PM
GATHER: GAP CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH THE OCHSNERS
Friday, December 20th, 6:00pm
The Ochsners have once again invited us to their HO-HO-Home for our GAP Christmas party. Jon and Lori will provide beverages, including special holiday cocktails and mocktails. Please bring a yummy GAPpetizer or dessert to share. Please RSVP in Realm and if you have further questions please reach out to Lori or Jon.
GATHER: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS PARTY
December 22, During 10:15 worship service in Room 15
Ages 3-3rd Grade, parents welcome
Please RSVP in Realm or call the office.
GATHER: LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
December 22nd, 5-6pm
The Longest Night service offers us an opportunity to remember those who may have died this year, those who may have died long ago, or other losses in our lives.
SERVE/GIVE: BETHEL SHELTERS
The Session is hosting dinner at Bethel Shelter on December 28th. We know that a lot of people may be out of town, so if you'd like to help with the food or with serving (we're having Sloppy Joe's) please check with Scott Kendall.
IMPORTANT NEED: with the colder weather, Bethel Shelter is hosting more guests. They are in serious need of twin sheet sets. If you're upgrading or see a great sale, please help Bethel out! You can deliver them to church
GATHER: THE DAYTRIPPERS TOUR BETHEL SHELTERS
January 6th, 11:00am
The Daytrippers (and anyone who wants to come!) will travel to Rock Hill to tour the Bethel Men’s Shelter and Pathways Community Center - our partners in serving those who are unhoused. Emily Sutton, the Executive Director of Bethel Shelters will lead us.
Meet at 10:30 at Grace if you want to carpool (please indicate if you would like a ride) or at Bethel Men’s Shelter. The tours begin at 11am and afterwards we will have lunch at Burgers and Barley.
Join us and learn more about these crucial programs with our partners! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the office.
GATHER: DEIJ REAL DISCUSSION: IMMIGRATION FACTS AND MYTHS
January 12, 1:30-3:00pm
Please join the DEIJ team and Judy Mobley from Carolina Immigrant Alliance for a conversation about Immigration Facts and Myths. Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the office.
SERVE: GREETERS AND USHERS NEEDED
We need volunteers willing to be Greeters/Ushers at our 8:00am and 10:15 am worship service each Sunday. Being a Greeter/Usher for our church is an important ministry. First impressions are lasting impressions. We want everyone who enters our church to feel welcome and comfortable. If this is a ministry that you would be interested in, please contact the church office.
LEARN: WEEKLY STUDY GROUPS
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
SAVE THE DATE:
Ladies, mark your calendars! The 2025 Grace Women’s Retreat will be held April 4-6, 2025 at The Coastal Retreat Center in Isle of Palms, SC.
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
GATHER: GAP CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH THE OCHSNERS
Friday, December 20th, 6:00pm
The Ochsners have once again invited us to their HO-HO-Home for our GAP Christmas party. Jon and Lori will provide beverages, including special holiday cocktails and mocktails. Please bring a yummy GAPpetizer or dessert to share. Please RSVP in Realm and if you have further questions please reach out to Lori or Jon.
GATHER: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS PARTY
December 22, During 10:15 worship service in Room 15
Ages 3-3rd Grade, parents welcome
Please RSVP in Realm or call the office.
GATHER: LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
December 22nd, 5-6pm
The Longest Night service offers us an opportunity to remember those who may have died this year, those who may have died long ago, or other losses in our lives.
SERVE/GIVE: BETHEL SHELTERS
The Session is hosting dinner at Bethel Shelter on December 28th. We know that a lot of people may be out of town, so if you'd like to help with the food or with serving (we're having Sloppy Joe's) please check with Scott Kendall.
IMPORTANT NEED: with the colder weather, Bethel Shelter is hosting more guests. They are in serious need of twin sheet sets. If you're upgrading or see a great sale, please help Bethel out! You can deliver them to church
GATHER: THE DAYTRIPPERS TOUR BETHEL SHELTERS
January 6th, 11:00am
The Daytrippers (and anyone who wants to come!) will travel to Rock Hill to tour the Bethel Men’s Shelter and Pathways Community Center - our partners in serving those who are unhoused. Emily Sutton, the Executive Director of Bethel Shelters will lead us.
Meet at 10:30 at Grace if you want to carpool (please indicate if you would like a ride) or at Bethel Men’s Shelter. The tours begin at 11am and afterwards we will have lunch at Burgers and Barley.
Join us and learn more about these crucial programs with our partners! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the office.
GATHER: DEIJ REAL DISCUSSION: IMMIGRATION FACTS AND MYTHS
January 12, 1:30-3:00pm
Please join the DEIJ team and Judy Mobley from Carolina Immigrant Alliance for a conversation about Immigration Facts and Myths. Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the office.
SERVE: GREETERS AND USHERS NEEDED
We need volunteers willing to be Greeters/Ushers at our 8:00am and 10:15 am worship service each Sunday. Being a Greeter/Usher for our church is an important ministry. First impressions are lasting impressions. We want everyone who enters our church to feel welcome and comfortable. If this is a ministry that you would be interested in, please contact the church office.
LEARN: WEEKLY STUDY GROUPS
- Tuesday (10am on Zoom) The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions, by Marcus Borg and NT Wright.
- Wednesday Study Group Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith, by Bruce Reyes-Chow. (E-mail Joanne for more information about either of these groups.)
- Thursday Study Group (10-11:30am hybrid) The Thursday Morning Bible Study is reading The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. Please email Celia Wilson for more information. Here is a link to the Zoom.
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
SAVE THE DATE:
Ladies, mark your calendars! The 2025 Grace Women’s Retreat will be held April 4-6, 2025 at The Coastal Retreat Center in Isle of Palms, SC.
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