Grace’s 12th Annual Pillow Ministry event will take place from 9:30AM to 12:30PM in the Wesley Center. Join us as we make 200 small pillows that are given to local breast health centers, oncologists’ offices, and heart health centers. This event is a time to fellowship with others while having a great time making something comforting that will be shared with people who are experiencing challenging times in their lives. Afterwards we’ll enjoy a light “free” lunch for your hard work!
August 30, 2026 Worship Services
8:30 Traditional
Sermon: "Abundance"
8:45 Contemporary and 11:00 Traditional
Sermon: "Holy Ground"
Prepare for worship by reading the following:
8:30 Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
8:45 & 11:00 Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Sermon Scripture:
8:30 Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
8:45 & 11:00 Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Rev. Jessica Kight (preacher) Josh Kauffman (liturgist)
Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist) Rev. John Newell (communion)
Rev. Jessica Kight and Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist)
Hi Grace family!
My name is Josh Kauffman, and I am starting as a ministry intern here at Grace! Here’s a bit about me. My wife, Ely, and I have been members of the Grace family since June ’25. We moved to this area from Alaska a few years back and have been happy to call the CSRA home ever since. Ely works with the State of South Carolina and our son, Ben, is a student at Aiken Tech. I am a Masters of Divinity student at Candler Theological School, Emory University in Atlanta.
I retired from the U.S. Air Force in ‘24 after serving 20 years. Ely and I were fortunate to serve all over the globe in that capacity. Ely’s favorite assignment was England, but I think mine might have been South Korea (although England is a super close second!). In our free time we enjoy going to the movies, travelling, reading, trying new foods, and about 75 other hobbies as the mood strikes. We’ve also got a full house of critters, three dogs and three cats, so I am pretty sure we are keeping our local Petsmart in business. Obligatory sports disclaimers: I don’t have a pro football team that I follow closely, and I own some Gamecock merchandise by virtue of living in the CSRA. Our favorite hockey team is the Washington Capitals, but we also root for the Carolina Hurricanes. We enjoy the GreenJackets games and intend to make it to a Braves game or two someday.
Here at Grace, I’ve served as a liturgist as well as a Sunday school teacher (shout out to the fantastic Bible Year group!). I am a certified lay servant, and I am a huge fan of the lay servant program (let me know if you have questions about that!). I cannot express how excited I am to be serving this wonderful congregation and growing in knowing, loving, and serving Christ alongside all of you!
Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, August 27
Piedmont:
Prisma Richland (Columbia):
Grand River Health & Rehab (Painesville, Ohio):
Discharged:
Contact: Rev. Amber Forrest, Minister of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship
Hello everyone! Our food pantry at CMONA is currently very depleted.
531 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841; (803) 279-5771
Please support our Thrift Store too!
Thank you so much for supporting our missions!
Food Donations accepted at the Ministry Building Wednesday-Friday 9:30AM-4:00PM
THIS WEEK'S wish list is for the items of
greatest priority:
Instant Potatoes
Instant Grits
Ketchup, Mustard, & Mayonnaise
Canned Fruit
Canned Chicken
Canned Soup (Veggie & Chicken)
On-the-Go Foods*
*Portable shelf stable foods with pop tops or easy-open pouches for our unhoused neighbors.
Grace Blessing Box is located on the side of the Scout Hut off of East Ave.
We have a monthly calendar for persons to take a date each month and "fill it up!"
Available open dates for each month (You can team up with a friend!):6,18,19,21 and 26
Please confirm with David available dates.
Contact: David Comer dcomer3@comcast.net
Contact: Rev. Amber Forrest
Contact: Yolanda McCabe
Volunteer in the Church Office:
Receptionist:
Wednesday morning opening!
Any time given is helpful!!!
Substitute Receptionist:
Fill in for our Weekly Receptionist
Contact: Karen Mays
Rev. Jessica Kight will be over our Senior Adult Ministry including Prime Time and working with the Adult Ministry Council, led by Amy Vincent.
Do you have ideas for Prime Time activities? Music events, field trips, places you would like to experience with other adults?
Let Us Know!
Contact: Rev. Jessica Kight
The Minor Prophets
During the month of August, we move out of the Major Prophets and head into the Minor Prophets. These texts may be short in length, but they are anything but insubstantial in depth. Traditionally known as "The Twelve," in ancient times these texts were gathered into a single scroll.
All of these texts continue to tell of the many ways God's people have violated the covenant and call for their repentance. Many of the minor prophets speak about "the Day of the Lord," a day of judgment and reset. For those who are grieved by the many types of evil in the world around them, the Day of the Lord is not a day to fear but a day to long for. It is on this day that all will be set right.
Make sure you get your August Bookmark or head to our Facebook group for a printable calendar. There are also a great deal of resources to be found at gotgraceumc.org/the-bible-year!
Stock and Crypto Donations
Giving stock and crypto is now available with the Engiven integration through our giving platform, Realm Connect. It's simple to donate! Navigate to our online giving form and select Stocks or Crytocurrency.
Revenues and Expenses through 8/24/2026
Month to date Revenues: $73,949.00
Month to date Expenses: $64,380.73
Net: $9,568.27
Year to date Revenues: $739,382.38
Year to date Expenses:$768,011.12
Net: ($28,628.74)
