July 19, 2026
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Sermon Title: "Wheat and Weeds"
Theme: Our job is to grow, first. God will take care of the weeds.
Special Event: Back-to-School Blessings (Children bring their backpacks!)
Prepare for worship by reading the following Scriptures: Isaiah 55:10-13 and the sermon scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
WORSHIP SCHEDULE MAIN CAMPUS:
Sermon Title: "The Masterful Storyteller"
Rev. Jessica Kight (liturgist) Rev. Dr. John Newell (communion)
Rev. Jessica Kight and Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist)
Sermon Title: "Planting Seeds"
Summer Greetings from Sanctuary Music
Chris Leysath, Director of Sanctuary Music
In July we will welcome some dear and familiar friends to Grace who will enhance our services. Look ahead to some beautiful music in the coming weeks.
July 19: Dr. Isaac Brinberg, tuba
July 26: Brandon Ball, tenor
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 15
Doctor's Hospital
Burke Health/Orthopedics
Discharged
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!
Regular Sunday Night Youth Returns - Sunday, July 26 @ 6PM
Doors open at 5:45PM for hang-out time before supper at 6.
Graduated 12th graders are invited to come add their handprints to the Graduate Wall in the Youth Wing at 4:30PM. Then, come join our Young Adults for some fun at Dave & Buster’s at 6PM! (see graphic at right)
Our own Lily Eidell will be participating in the Black Swamp Salkehatchie camp from July 11—18. Please pray for Lily and the rest of the Black Swamp team as they tackle the projects that God has provided for them.
“Getting to volunteer with Salkehatchie is truly the highlight of my summer! I have truly been blessed with this opportunity to spend a week using the abilities God has given me to help those in need. It is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling things I have ever done in strengthening my faith and I couldn’t be more grateful that our church got me involved with this wonderful organization.”
- Lily Eidell
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 7/12/2026
Month to date Revenues: $40,898.25
Month to date Expenses: $29,164.87
Net: $11,733.38
Year to date Revenues: $618,141.14
Year to date Expenses: $638,163.24
Net: ($20,022.10)
