The only tired that beats Ridge Haven tired is probably Salkehatchie tired! We had the best time with our Middle and High School girls along with our Chaperones, Susan Fowley and Heather Vaught.
September 20, 2026 Worship Services
8:30 Traditional
Sermon: "Give to God, Belongs to God"
8:45 Contemporary and 11:00 Traditional
Sermon: "How Would They Know?"
Prepare for worship by reading the following:
8:30 Scripture Reading: Exodus 33:12-23
8:45 & 11:00 Gospel Reading: Luke 10:1-12
8:30 Sermon Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22
8:45 & 11:00 Sermon Scripture:
WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Rev. Terry Fleming (liturgist) Rev. Dr. John Newell (communion)
Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, October 8
Recently Discharged:
Grand River Health & Rehab (Painesville, Ohio):
Welcome to "Come and Follow Me", a Mommy & Me class where we will be meeting together in Grace’s Children’s Ministry wing (Asbury Building - upper level) to explore a Bible story through the eyes of preschoolers & toddlers. This is a hands-on learning class that also encourages moms & little ones to make new friends! (We'll meet once a month.)
Class Info: We will be focusing on Creation Day 1 (Genesis 1:1-5)
Class Ages: Toddlers and Preschoolers (4K and under)
Class Schedule:
While attending this class, you and your little one can expect an interactive, fun, and messy way to learn about God and His Creation. Our focus for this class is on Creation Day 1. Each class will focus on one of the Days of Creation. Everything done during class time will reinforce the Bible story in a kid friendly manner! Toddlers and preschoolers learn best while playing and getting messy! Please dress to get messy and make new friends.
Contact: Rev. Amber Forrest, Minister of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship
Youth Schedule (SNG - Sunday Night Gathering):
Last week, Ms. Amber and several Paul Knox Middle School families went to the PKMS v. Highland Springs Middle School game to cheer on several Student Ministry kids on the cheerleading squad. We had a fun time in the stands and loved getting to see some of our ladies shine on the sidelines!
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Time Schedule:
Shoebox Locations for pickup:
(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.
CMONA operates a wonderful Thrift Store to help fund their various operations. Thank you for your support!
Location: 531 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841; (803) 279-5771
Food Donations accepted at the Ministry Building Wednesday-Friday 9:30AM-3:00PM. Or bring your items to Grace.
There are dropoff boxes in the Asbury and Wesley Center buildings for CMONA items which are picked up weekly!
Frequently Requested Items
• Canned Goods: Canned vegetables, fruits, meats, and soups
• Dry Staples: Rice, beans, flour, and sugar
• Condiments & Essentials: Sauces, dressings, oil, and spices
• Toiletries & Cleaning Supplies: Toothpaste, soap, and household cleaning products
Grace Blessing Box is located on the side of the Scout Hut off of East Ave. It is filled daily by our church members.
A sincere thanks to all who are participating in the Blessing Box ministry at Grace. Please prayerfully consider joining this important ministry. We have the following open monthly dates: 18, 19, 21, 23 and 26.
If you wish to sign up for a monthly date, please contact David Comer at dcomer3@comcast.net or call Karen in the church office.
May these small offerings be helpful to those who will visit the Blessing Box in the coming days.
"Supporting Our Schools" Monthly School Supplies Drive
Our Aiken County Schools have been in session for a while now, and some schools and classrooms may find themselves running low on supplies already. To be better neighbors to our local schools, Grace UMC will begin collecting one item of school supplies each month to share with our partners at area schools.
Help us with our October collection of pencils. Supplies are being collected in the Church Office.
The Bible Year
During the month of October, we continue through the Gospel of Luke and move into the Book of Acts. These two books tell a connected story, beginning with the life and ministry of Jesus and continuing with the growth of the early church. In Luke, we follow Jesus toward Jerusalem, encountering his teachings, healings, and compassion before witnessing his death and resurrection.
In Acts, the story moves outward as the Holy Spirit empowers Jesus’ followers to share the good news. The Gospel crosses boundaries of geography, culture, and tradition, welcoming new people into the community of faith. Together, Luke and Acts invite us to consider how we are called to share God’s love and carry Christ’s message into the world.
Make sure you get your October 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.
OUR GIFTS
Trustees Repairs 2026 Campaign as of October 5
$93,020.00
A financial September status update will be provided soon.
Thank you to our volunteers and for your patience!
