From Yolanda McCabe, Director of Children and Family Ministries: "I ended up stopping at 27 homes for our Back to School “You’ve been Penciled”!
It was so much fun throwing pencils on the front lawns with some having Sour Patch Kids candy attached! I felt like the Easter Bunny egging their front lawns . But I truly think that my GPS took me to two wrong houses I plan to do another round tomorrow as I wasn’t able to get to all the homes today.
The best was a mom telling me that her son was super happy excited and that the pencils kept spawning! it felt like he got egged (but with pencils)!
Back to School can be a hard and emotional time for kids. I just wanted to give them a little happiness with “You’ve been Penciled” and let them know that they are loved. Would love to have you visit Grace this Sunday." Yolanda can be reached at yolanda@gotgraceumc.org
Thankful for our Volunteers who assembled our Back-to-School Care Packages for 6th - 12th graders. If your school hasn't started, be on the lookout for your package to arrive at your doorstep!
We started off with a blank Prayer Wall and y'all graciously have helped fill the wall for our Schools, Educators and Students. The Prayer Wall will be available on Sundays and Wednesdays beginning August 5 with WINGS suppers.
Please continue to add your prayers for our Schools, Educators and Students which will be available in the Sanctuary and Wesley Center until all our area school districts are open. Grab a prayer bracelet too!
July 26, 2026
Sermon Scripture: Romans 8:26-39
(Image for the 11:00 service.)
Theme: "All things work together for good" for those who love God, and absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Prepare for worship by reading the following Scriptures: Psalm 105:1-11 and the sermon scripture: Romans 8:26-39
WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Sermon Title: "Everything Doesn't Happen For A Reason"
Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist) Rev. Terry Fleming (communion)
Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist)
Sermon Title: "Nothing Means Nothing and All Means All"
Summer Greetings from Sanctuary Music
Chris Leysath, Director of Sanctuary Music
In July we have welcomed some dear and familiar friends to Grace who have enhanced our services. Come and enjoy our beautiful music with our last guest musician for July.
July 26: Brandon Ball, tenor
Chancel Choir rehearsal resumes Wednesdays in August at 6:30 in the Sanctuary Choir room. If interested in joining the choir, please contact Chris at cleysath@acpsd.net or chris@gotgraceumc.org
Join the Lifesong Refreshments Team!
Michael Keltz, Directory of Contemporary Worship
Hospitality is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways we can serve one another. We’re looking for volunteers to help provide refreshments for our services. Whether you can help occasionally or on a regular schedule, your time makes a difference in creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.
If you’re interested in being part of the Refreshments Team, please sign up at the Lifesong Refreshments table. Contacts:
Donna McDowell (kadmcdowell@comcast.net) or Michael Keltz (michael@gotgraceumc.org).
Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, July 22
Doctors Hospital:
Piedmont Hospital:
Discharged:
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:45 - 10:45AM in the Asbury Meeting Room
Sunday mornings are a time for reading Scripture and discussing it with friends! Join Mr. Allan (Coutts) and Ms. Amber for a game/activity before we dig into the Bible. Considering how these ancient texts speak to us today is fun work!
Sunday Night Gatherings Return this Sunday, July 26th
Drop Off @ 5:45PM; Pickup @ 7:30PM
Classroom Entrance (across from gym)
We're back! Beginning Sunday, July 26, our Student Ministry Sunday Night Gatherings will kick off with a two-week series called Who Are We? Together, we'll spend time getting to know one another, reflecting on who God is calling us to be, and dreaming about what our Student Ministry can become. We believe God is already at work among our young people, and we can't wait to discover where He is leading us next.
As Scripture reminds us, "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). We hope you'll be praying for our students as they learn that they are beloved by God and an important part of His story.
Student Snack Supper sign-up info below under Serve.
Be a Student Ministry Hero - Sign up for a Snack Supper Meal!
One of the simplest and most meaningful ways to care for our students is to feed them. Before each Sunday Night Gathering, we share a simple snack supper—a small act of hospitality that helps young people know they are welcomed, expected, and cared for.
If you love feeding people, this is a wonderful opportunity to bless the next generation. Individuals, families, and groups are all invited to sign up to provide a meal for one evening or to serve on a recurring basis. Together, we can help create a space where students feel at home before we ever open our Bibles or begin our discussions.
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it" (Hebrews 13:2).
Thank you for helping us embody Christ's welcome for our students!
July: The Bible Year
The final portion of the Old Testament contains the Major and Minor
Prophets (differentiated by the length of the book, not by their importance to the canon of Scripture). While these texts can pose a challenge to modern day readers who are unfamiliar with the historical circumstances in which they were written, the prophetic books have much to say to us about justice, repentance, and hope.
Buckle up! We have many strange dreams and visions, and even weirder prophetic stunts, to look forward to as we hear from the voices who spoke out against the harm they saw in their world. The books of the Prophets help remind us that God intends a better world for Creation.
Make sure you get your July 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 7/19/2026
Month to date Revenues: $66,313.25
Month to date Expenses: $50,419.53
Net: $15,893.72
Year to date Revenues: $643,556.14
Year to date Expenses: $659,417.90
Net: ($15,861.76)
