GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions that come with the loss of a loved one. Through the weeks together, participants can find comfort, encouragement, and practical guidance as they learn what to expect and how to navigate their own personal grief journey.
Each weekly session includes a video featuring respected counselors, teachers, and healthcare professionals addressing grief-related topics, followed by small-group discussion and an opportunity to share and support one another.
Whether your loss is recent or happened some time ago, you are welcome. You do not have to be a member of Grace UMC to participate.
For more information, contact Pam Emory-Siedling at 443-537-7567.
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
September 20, 2026 Worship Services
Special this Sunday in 11:00 Worship:
Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles
8:30 Traditional
Sermon: "What is your 'why'?"
8:45 Contemporary and 11:00 Traditional
Sermon: "Worthy of the Gospel"
Prepare for worship by reading the following:
Scripture Reading: Exodus 16:2-15
Sermon Scripture:
WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Rev. Josh Kauffman (preacher) Josh Kauffman (liturgist)
Rev. Terry Fleming (liturgist) Rev. Dr. John Newell (communion)
Rev. Terry Fleming (liturgist)
Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, Sept. 17
Piedmont:
Prisma Richland (Columbia):
Grand River Health & Rehab (Painesville, Ohio):
Discharged week of Sept. 13:
Contact: Rev. Amber Forrest, Minister of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Time Schedule:
Sunday, September 20 - Shoeboxes available for pickup
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.
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 9 -11, is for the items of greatest priority:
Cereal
Jelly
Mayonnaise
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup (Veggie & Chicken)
Coffee (instant & ground)
Toothpaste
Dish & Laundry detergent
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
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!
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.
