"Grace in the Fields" - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Prepare for worship by reading the following scripture passages:
Highlights
What LifeSong Means to Me
LifeSong is the soundtrack of our lives and faith in Jesus. We gather, we worship, we sing, we trust in His word, we commune around the table, we bow at the altar, we encourage each other, we pray for one another, and God meets with us and equips us for our mission to make His love known. When the doors of the Wesley Center open and the muffled sound of music turns to the cheerful chatter of encouraged followers of Jesus, we carry His message of love, grace, mercy, and peace into our community. I'm looking forward to the next 20!
- Michael Keltz, Director of Contemporary Worship
I feel at peace and at home in this space and among these people. Sunday mornings in LifeSong feel like a family gathering, and it gets my heart ready for worship.
-Amber Forrest, Director of Adult Ministry and Communications
Our experience of God in worship touches our hearts and changes us, making our lives daily songs of praise to God. LifeSong is the critical conduit for this transformation and expression, and with the help of our Almighty and Omnipotent God, reaching others for God’s glory for twenty great years and many more to come.
-Rev. Dr. John Newell
LifeSong, is just as its name implies, the expression of one’s life as worship and testimony to God. It’s a place where generations come together in a warm, welcoming atmosphere to celebrate His goodness. Whether you’re nine or ninety-nine, you’re free to sing, dance, and rejoice in the aisle as we lift our praise to Him.
-Joey Hughes, Co-Chair of LifeSong Committee
Worship
- 8:30AM Traditional Service - Rev. Sandy Heslop (preacher) and Rev. Terry Roof (liturgist)
- 8:45AM LifeSong Service - Rev. Ashley Buchanan (preacher), Rev. Patrick Taylor (liturgist), and Rev. Dr. John Newell (communion)
- 11:00AM Traditional Service - Rev. Ashley Buchanan (preacher) and Rev. Rev. Patrick Taylor (liturgist)
**Special Event: 20th Anniversary Celebration of LifeSong, Veterans' Day Flag Ceremony in all three service
Pray
Prayer Concerns as of Thursday, November 6, 2025
Walton Rehab
- Bob Young
Recently Discharged
- Don Smith (to NHC)
- Chris Brooks
- Forrest McKie
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:
- cookies
- graham crackers
- gum drops
- animal crackers
- small candy canes
- pretzel sticks (not rods)
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.
Serve
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!
Grow
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.
Give
Revenues and Expenses through November 2
Month to date Revenues: $24,001
Month to date Expenses: $16,588.58
Net: $7,412.42
Year to date Revenues: $1,015,363.47
Year to date Expenses: $1,077,829.51
Net: ($62,466.04)
Balance of Prepaid Pledges: $29,900
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 $869,412.00
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.
The Impact of Generous Giving
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.
