"An Example to Imitate" - Sunday, November 16, 2025
2 Thessalonians instructs believers to responsible living, to imitate the apostles, to not be “busybodies,” to do good work, and not grow weary in doing what is right. This is practical Christian living we can strive to follow.
Prepare for worship by reading the following scripture passages:
**Special Event: Thanksgiving Altar, Blessing of Operation Christmas Child Boxes, New Members joining at 11AM
Prayer Concerns as of Thursday, November 13, 2025
Piedmont
Staffing Update
Earlier this week, Rebekah Bryant resigned from her position as Student Ministry Director here at Grace UMC. Below is a message Rebekah shared via the Grace Student Ministry weekly e-newsletter:
I can't say enough of a thank you to those who have proven themselves to be faithful partners in ministry over this last year, and I'm sorry that our time together was so short. I have considered and loved each of these students as one of my own, and I'm hopeful that the one who began the good work will be faithful to complete it.
We are thankful for the many ways that Rebekah poured into our community through her leadership and her many talents.
Time to Trim the Tree: Sunday, November 23
It is almost time to get the Chrismon Tree up in the Sanctuary as we get ready for the upcoming Advent season. Be on the lookout for more information soon!
Click the image to register for the event.
Food Donations Needed for Activity
Children's Ministry is collecting the following items for a yummy craft for families to do together at the upcoming Cookies with Santa event:
There are three drop-off locations: 1) Wesley Center hallway outside of the History Room, 2) Children's Ministry hallway, and 3) Yolanda's door.
Join the Cast of Return to Bethlehem
Help us make Christ time in the CSRA a little more special by joining the cast of this immersive nativity experience.
Set Building Days
November 22 & 29, December 6
Costume Fitting Days
November 30, December 3 & 7
Return to Bethlehem Days
December 10-13
New CMONA Food Pantry Drop Zones
Grace UMC continues to be an ardent supporter of Community Ministry of North Augusta. Especially during the current halt of supplemental food aid to many of our neighbors, it is more important than ever for us to step up to feed to hungry.
In the Asbury Building Lobby and across from the Wesley Center elevator, there are now Community Ministry Food Pantry Drop Zones. If you would like to donate to Community Ministry's Food Pantry, but are unable to do so during their open hours, we have several Community Ministry volunteers who are happy to regularly monitor these drop zones and make delivers on your behalf!
A Thank You from Women of Grace
Last Friday morning, we bagged about 100 coats by male/female and by size and took them to Belvedere Elementary School. We decided to do it Friday so they could give them out before the terrible weather on Monday and Tuesday. Whatever has come in Sunday we will take this week. Anna Beth Smiley Harbeson the Assistant Principal was so very appreciative.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this worthy cause. Grace members and circles are the Best!
Be Part of our 2026 Lent Devotional Book: Seeking Jesus Together
We're preparing our next Lent Devotional Book, and you're invited to help shape it! Each year, members of our church family write short reflections that guide us through the season of Lent. This year's theme, "Seeking Jesus Together," invites us to grow in faith and connection as a community.
No formal writing experience needed--just a willingness to share your story and how you see Jesus at work in your life.
Revenues and Expenses through November 9
Month to date Revenues: $62,033
Month to date Expenses: $45,794.05
Net: $16,238.95
Year to date Revenues: $1,055,085.47
Year to date Expenses: $1,121,560.71
Net: ($66,475.24)
Balance of Prepaid Pledges: $14,950
Grace Stewardship Campaign (see Generous Giving below to make your Estimate of Giving Pledge.)
As we continue our 2025-2026 Stewardship Campaign, we invite you to reflect on this year's theme: Fill Our Hearts, Open Our Hands. This theme captures the dual purpose of our mission - To Know Christ and Make His Love Known. It challenges us to grow deeper in faith within our church community and to extend Christ's love beyond our walls through mission and service.
So far we have received 136 pledges for a total of $845,552.
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.
Grace UMC's ministries offer spiritual nurture to those within our faith community and provide care to those in our larger worldwide community. Your giving empowers us to serve together for the transformation of the world.
