Highlights

Bring Your Youth Sunday to Celebrate Mom!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us in a creative way! Students are invited to join us during Sunday School to create a handmade bouquet for a mom or other special person in their life!

Register by tomorrow, May 7, so we can have enough supplies for everyone!

Click image at left to register.


This Sunday, support Epworth Children's Home Mother's Day offering, all services!

Jonathan (Jon) Sciance

Jon transferred from Wesley Grace UMC and joined in our 8:30 traditional service on April 19.

Barbara Barnett

Joined by profession of faith in our LifeSong Contemporary service on April 26.



Response to "Why I Joined Grace"

“I joined Grace to feel like I’m part of a community that loves God. “

 

Josh McGee (Carol Smith-McGee) Joined by baptism and profession of faith in our LifeSong Contemporary service on May 3.



Response to "Why I Joined Grace"

“Grace feels like a family and home, which I had not felt previously with churches I had attended before. Grace and it’s members have also been very supportive of me and my family through tough times we have faced recently.”

 

Carol and Randy Stewart

They transferred from Warren Baptist and joined in our 11:00 traditional service on May 3.



Response to "Why I Joined Grace"

“We've been on a journey over the past few years, and returning to Grace filled us with a sense of peace, like we literally found our way home.”

 

Worship

May 17, 2026 

Theme: Title: A Song of Praise 

Scripture: Psalm 100 and Acts 1:1-11 (story of Ascension) 

Key Word: Praise 

Theme: God is worthy of our praise. 

Main Idea: The Psalm reminds us no matter what we are going through, we should offer God our joyful praise.  As Jesus ascends into heaven, he promises the gift of the Holy Spirit, our helper and counselor to help us in all circumstances. 

Special Event:  Ascension Sunday 



Prepare for worship by reading the following Scriptures: Psalm 100 and the sermon scripture Acts 1:1-11

WORSHIP SCHEDULE MAIN CAMPUS:

  • 8:30AM Traditional Service - Rev. Ashley Buchanan (preacher) and Holly Harbin (liturgist)
  • 8:45AM LifeSong Service - Rev. Ashley Buchanan (preacher),

       Rev. Dr. John Newell (liturgist and communion liturgy)

  • 11:00AM Traditional Service - Rev. Ashley Buchanan (preacher)           Amber Forrest (liturgist)


LUNCH & WORSHIP SCHEDULE, THE WAY CAMPUS: (417 Randall Rd.)

  • 1:00PM LUNCH
  • 2:00PM WORSHIP Service - Rev. Patrick Taylor

 

Prayer

Prayer Concerns as of Wednesday, May 13


Aiken Regional:

  • Annette Burton

Doctor's Hospital:

  • Damon Haley

Discharged:

  • Diane Banta, Faye Jowers, Tom Dorn, Patsy Miller

Upcoming Surgery:

  • Nancy Childers (postponed - TBD)

Location: Fairview Presbyterian Church; Time: 8:00am - 9:30am

Event starts at 8:30am; No Cost; Letter has registration info!



Letter from the Mayor and Prayer Walk Locations

Connect

Youth May Schedule

Join us each week during the Sunday School hour in the Asbury Meeting Room (between the Children's hall and the Church Conference Room in the Office Building) for a creative, reflective experience designed to help students engage their faith in meaningful ways. Students can explore hands-on stations at their own pace, with each theme available for at least two weeks. Parents are invited to join in, too!


UPCOMING SCHEDULE of EVENTS and/or EVENING YOUTH GROUP EVENTS:

Sun. 5/10:   Mother's Day, no Sunday Night Youth Group

Sat. 5/16:    Serving, CDC (Child Development Center) ceiling tile removal (9 - 11AM)

Sun. 5/17:   Youth Evening, What Does A Relationship with God Look Like? (5:45 - 7:30PM)

Sun. 5/24:  Memorial Day Weekend Fun, Pink Dipper Meet-Up (3:30 - 4:30PM)

Sun. 5/31:   Graduate Recognition Sunday Service at 11AM, Sanctuary, Traditional followed by Churchwide Luncheon,

                    Wesley Center (more info below)

Senior Celebrations

Graduate Sunday and Churchwide Luncheon afterwards.

(Sunday, May 31, at 11AM Traditional Worship)

Help us to honor our graduating high school and college seniors, as well as our Grace UMC Scholarship recipients, during this special annual worship service! Families should have received an invitation letter and survey in the mail - please complete and return ASAP for planning purposes! The Graduate Survey can also be completed below.


12:00PM   Churchwide Graduate Celebrations luncheon


2026 Graduate Survey

Serve

Grow

The Bible Year Updates - God’s Favorite Playlist 


In May, we will be reading through the Psalms. The Psalms are the songs ancient Israel used to worship God—formally and informally, as assemblies and as individuals. The Psalter is divided into five books, each with a wide collection of authors, that speak to the wide range of emotions within the human experience. 



May Bookmarks are available in the Church Office and in our Worship spaces!
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During the Easter season, we have two wonderful class offerings that both look at our Methodist history from two very different angles: 

  • Songs that Shape Us: A Deep Dive into Methodist Hymns

In this class, led by Amber Forrest and Pastor Ashley, we will take a look at songs from the vast songbook of our Methodist past. Both John and Charles Wesley were prolific hymn writers, using familiar tunes to teach deep understandings about the love and grace of God.
  • Rooted Methodism: When Our Faith Intersects with Culture

In this class, led by Heather Vaught and a series of special guests, we will learn more about how Methodism has intersected — and continues to intersect — with American culture, from its colonial beginnings to our denomination. 

Give

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.

Month to Date Revenues and Expenses

Will be up-to-date next week.

 

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