August 29th, 7:00am-11:30am
Donations will be accepted between August 24th – August 27th from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on August 28th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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.
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GATHER: WIDOWED FOLK SUPPORT GROUP
August 24 at 11 AM
This is a safe, loving place for those who have ever lost their life partners to share our lives and support each other. Count on good fellowship, good food, a few tears, and lots of laughter!
This meeting is taking place in person in the conference room at Grace Presbyterian. Note that the church will be unavailable for the rest of the week due to the yard sale.
LEARN: MEN'S BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY
September 5th at 8am
We know it's Labor Day Weekend, and we ARE going to meet on Saturday, September 5 at 8:00 am for breakfast and bible study. We are going to be a little adventurous and deal with Ezekiel 33:7-11 and pair it with Psalm 119: 33-40. We will also study Matthew 18: 15-20. Sign up on REALM or let me know if you are coming at samroberson68@gmail.com. Until then.
GATHER: GUYS' SUPPER CLUB
September 8th at 6pm
Please come join us for the Guys’ Supper Club (the 2nd Tuesday of each month) at 6pm. September we will be at Portofinos Ardsley on Tuesday the 8th. Please RSVP here or call the office. We look forward to seeing you there.
SERVE: GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
A Grace team will serve at Give Kids the World October 16th-23rd. It is a ways away, but we have to make our housing and service reservations NOW. If you'd like to come, a $75 per person deposit is now due to reserve your spot. The total cost should be around $350 per person, not including transportation or most meals. If you have questions, contact Joanne.
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!
GATHER: GRACE CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT
September 12th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
You are all invited to join us for the Grace Family Congregation Retreat at Bethelwoods Camp! The retreat will be held on September 12th from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be group activities and access to camp facilities suitable for people of all ages. The day will include lunch, team building activities, and various fun activities such as canoeing, fishing, archery, sling shots, hiking trails, swimming in the pool, prayer labyrinth, sand volleyball, bocce ball, and gaga pit play. Our aim is to have a great time and strengthen our bonds as church friends and family. Activities will be happening throughout the day, allowing you to come and go as it fits your schedule. Please see more information and/or RSVP here or by contacting Kim Palmer.
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