September 20, 2026 Worship Services
8:30 Traditional
Sermon: ""
8:45 Contemporary and 11:00 Traditional
Sermon: "Whose Truth"
Prepare for worship by reading the following:
Scripture Reading:
Sermon Scripture:
Highlights
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FREE ADMISSION - You Buy Lunch
Southern Exposure: A Garden Club of America Flower Show
Where:
Morris Museum of Art
When:
Thurs. October 15,
Time:
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Lunch: at Boll Weevil Cafe (you buy lunch)
**We will meet in the Asbury Parking Lot at 9:45AM. There are 14 spots on the church bus or we can carpool!
Presented by the Sand Hills Garden Club, a member of the Garden Club of America, come experience elaborate floral designs, horticulture, photography, and educational displays as artists from across the nation present designs inspired by artwork from the museum’s collection.
Will you join us, please? Trustees Repairs 2026 Campaign News!
This picture is after one of our "Pinestraw Installs" and with the help of many congregants who help to beautify the Grace campus!
Hello Grace family,
This week, I have met with our church’s trustees and finance committees regarding repairs needed immediately and how to fund them. Tuesday night, the Church Council approved my coming to you with a request.
Grace is blessed with an amazing facility in a wonderful community. But, just like owning a home, parts of our church are aging and need attention. Our congregation’s leadership was unanimous and is coming to you for help.
You already know that the air conditioning in our sanctuary is not working, meaning that we are worshiping in the Wesley Center until it can be repaired. At the same time, part of the air conditioning in the Wesley Center has failed and needs immediate repair. Along with those, one of the air handlers in the Asbury Building was failing and needed immediate repair. And, as if those weren’t enough, the gutter system on the sanctuary building has failed and before we learned of it, several areas along the roofline have rotted, with one hole large enough for birds or a small animal to enter.
On Carla’s and my first Sunday with you, I promised that we would never ask you to do anything in which we were not willing to participate. Again, with the Church Council’s permission, I am asking for 50 families to make a $1000 donation above and beyond your regular giving. This may be a stretch for some families and some other families may not be able to give at all at this time. Other families may be able to give a little bit or even substantially more as God has blessed them. Carla and I are giving one thousand dollars. Will you join us, please? Will you share a portion of the gifts with which God has blessed you?
Please mark your gift as Trustees Repairs 2026 Campaign.
Blessings to you and yours…I look forward to seeing you Sunday.
Pastor Terry
Worship
WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
- 8:30AM Traditional Service - Sanctuary
Rev. Amber Forrest (preacher) Josh Kauffman (liturgist)
- 8:45AM LifeSong Service - Wesley Center
- Rev. Terry Fleming (preacher)
Rev. Terry Fleming (liturgist) Rev. Dr. John Newell (communion)
- 11:00AM Traditional Service - Sanctuary
- Rev. Terry Fleming (preacher)
Rev. Jessica Kight and Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist)
Prayer
Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, Sept. 17
Piedmont:
- Sue Estes
Prisma Richland (Columbia):
- Damon Haley
Grand River Health & Rehab (Painesville, Ohio):
- Pam Rawlinson
Discharged week of Sept. 13:
- Ricky Waters
- MaryAnn Rose
Connect
All About Grace Student Ministry!
Contact: Rev. Amber Forrest, Minister of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship
Serve
Filling Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes begins THIS Sunday!
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Time Schedule:
Shoebox Locations for pickup:
- Asbury Office Building
- Wesley Center Upper Level by elevator and in Auditorium
- Wesley Center Lower Level in the Lobby area
(Once your boxes are filled, M-F drop off to Office Conference room)
October 25 - Youth to fill 50 shoeboxes
Friday, November 13 - Deadline to return filled shoeboxes to Asbury Building Conference room
Sunday, November 15 - Blessing of the Shoeboxes in all 3 services
Thank you for filling a shoebox and spreading God's love!
If you cannot fill a shoebox you may donate $$ : Each box has a $10 shipping cost.
Are You Ready for Some Popcorn?
Join us September 27th before and after all services and support our Scouting Ministry. Troops 7 and 7G will be selling popcorn. Stop by to purchase some delicious popcorn or make a donation. Your support helps our Scouts grow in leadership, service, citizenship, and life skills.
Thank you for supporting Troops 7 and 7G!
Help Stock the Pantry at Community Ministry of North Augusta (CMONA)
And Help Keep Grace's Blessing Box Filled Too!
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-3:00PM
THIS WEEK'S wish list, Sept 23-25, is for the items of greatest priority:
coffee, flour, sugar, oil, mayo, tea bags, instant tea, canned goods (corn, tomatoes, potatoes, beets, ravioli, chili, soups, peaches, pears, and oranges), ramen, chickpeas, white beans, oatmeal, juice, and snacks.
We have boxes in the Asbury and Wesley Center buildings for CMONA items.
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!): 18,19,21 and 26
Please confirm with David available dates.
Contact: David Comer dcomer3@comcast.net
Get Involved with Women of Grace
Grow
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!
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.
Revenues and Expenses through 9/16/2026
Year to Date Revenues: $818,357.34 (Includes $40K Reserves transfers to date to support Infrastructure Repairs)
Year to date Expenses: $845,852.44 (Includes $120,563.27 Mortgage Principal Reduction)
Net: $(27,495.10)
From Robert Meadors, Treasurer
NOTE 1: Monthly Apportionments' Payments of $5,994.00 have been suspended.
NOTE 2: Please mark contributions to Trustees Repairs for the 2026 Campaign.
Onlline Givers, Please email Karen Mays karenb@gotgraceumc.org and Treasurer@gotgraceumc.org to ensure proper distribution. Thank You!
Finally, well over $1,200 has been collected for the Epworth Children's Home, with more envelops in hand after Monday's deposit.
