Highlights

Calling ALL Women of Grace!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 29th!

Grace’s 12th Annual Pillow Ministry event will take place from 9:30AM to 12:30PM in the Wesley Center. Join us as we make 200 small pillows that are given to local breast health centers, oncologists’ offices, and heart health centers. This event is a time to fellowship with others while having a great time making something comforting that will be shared with people who are experiencing challenging times in their lives. Afterwards we’ll enjoy a light “free” lunch for your hard work!

  • Are you a whiz at your sewing machine? We would love for you to help us get pillows started on Saturday. Contacts: Linda Smith (lidon0794@gmail.com or 803-474-0436) to join the Sewing Team. or Kathy Batten (batkat@comcast.net  or (845) 321-0324). 
  • Can’t sew? Don’t worry! We always need plenty of willing hands for stuffing, pinning, ironing, and bagging. 

Invite a friend or two to join the fun!

This event is a great way to get our community involved in doing God’s work alongside us!

Worship

August 16, 2026 

8:30 Traditional Worship 

Sermon: "Inside Out"                            

11:00 Traditional Worship                          

Sermon: "What Comes Out"                


Prepare for worship by reading the following 8:45 & 11:00 Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-16


Sermon Scripture:

8:30 Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-16

8:45 & 11:00 Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:10-28

WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

  • 8:30AM Traditional Service - Sanctuary

       Rev. Terry Fleming (preacher & liturgist)

     

  • 8:45AM LifeSong Service - Wesley Center
  • Rev. Jessica Kight (preacher),

       Rev. Terry Fleming (liturgist) Rev. John Newell (communion)


  • 11:00AM Traditional Service - Sanctuary
  • Rev. Jessica Kight (preacher),

       Rev. Terry Fleming and Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist)

 



Prayer

Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, August 13


Discharged:

  • Linda F. Smith, mother of Carol Smith-McGee
  • Louise Odom


Sympathy to:

  • Cara Lewis (CDC teacher) in the death of her husband, Clay Lewis, who passed to eternal life unexpectedly on August 8. 



Connect

Please join us for our WINGS Meals followed by our WINGS Programs

Click on the WINGS MEALS and WINGS CLASSES images below to register! Thanks!


Children's Ministry Activities in August


All About Grace Student Ministry!

Contact: Rev. Amber Forrest, Minister of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship

amber@gotgraceumc.org

Join Us for Parents Night and Learn All About Our Student Ministry and Activities!

Serve

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



Thank you so much for supporting our mission!


Food Donations accepted at the Ministry Building Wednesday-Friday 9:30AM-4:00PM

This week’s wish list is for the items of

greatest priority:

Cereal

Jelly

Mayonnaise

Canned Fruit

Toothpaste

Laundry Detergent

Dish Detergent

Coffee (Instant & Ground)

Paper Towels

Canned Soup (Veggie & Chicken)

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!):

6,18,19, 21 and 26

Contact: David Comer dcomer3@comcast.net 


Ways You Can Get Involved at Grace

  • Volunteer for youth events!
  • Be a Student Ministry Hero - Sign up for a Snack Supper Meal! (Details and sign-up info under the Serve Section.)

Contact: Rev. Amber Forrest

amber@gotgraceumc.org


Snack Supper Meal Sign Up
  • Sunday morning volunteers - Sunday School teachers & Nursery helpers (rotation schedule)
  • Kids Club Church Bus Driver (M-F) 2pm-3pm (paid)
  • Storage Room Volunteer Organizer for Children’s Ministry

Contact: Yolanda McCabe

yolanda@gotgraceumc.org


Volunteer in the Church Office:

Receptionist:

Jerry Howland is our Wed. morning, but willing to switch to afternoons!

Substitute Receptionist:

Fill in for our Weekly Receptionist

Contact: Karen Mays

karenb@gotgraceumc.org


Rev. Jessica Kight will be over our Senior Adult Ministry including Prime Time and working with the Adult Ministry Council, led by Amy Vincent.

Do you have ideas for Prime Time activities? Music events, field trips, places you would like to experience with other adults?

Let Us Know!

Contact: Rev. Jessica Kight

jlkight@gotgraceumc.org


Get Involved with Women of Grace and our UMM (United Methodist Men)

Look for United Methodist Men Ministry starting back in September!

New President: Steve Banks at sabanks8@hotmail.com

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 8/9/2026

 

Month to date Revenues: $47,774.00

Month to date Expenses: $25,973.35

Net: $21,800.65

 

Year to date Revenues: $713,207.38

Year to date Expenses:$729,603.74

Net: ($16,396.36)

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