Highlights

Join Us for Prime Time Humor & Inspiration!

Please register & bring a friend for Fellowship, Food & Fun!

Then join us for a Hymn Sing on Wednesday

after our last WINGS meal!


Thank you Jon for letting us know your thoughts on, "Why I Joined Grace."

Jonathan (Jon) Sciance

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


"Why I Joined Grace"

I moved to this area both for work, and out of a belief that my ability to grow both spiritually and as a person was stunted in my hometown with a steadily shrinking congregation. Having found a welcoming community in Grace United Methodist Church, I am looking forwards to discovering just how I can use the gifts cultivated by the laity and ministry who helped to raise me.

Worship

May 17, 2026 

Sermon Title: "Don't Just Stand There"

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)

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. 5/17:   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!
Join us on Facebook

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.

 

Make a Pledge

"Tidings of Grace" - Monthly Newsletters