All are invited to come out and join us at our Family Fall Fest on Satruday, October 11th at The Way (417 Randall Rd.)! There is no entry fee, however tickets will be available for you to purchase with cash for some of our crafts and food items. Games are free to play, as well as our taking your picture at the Photo Booth! You are welcome to bring your camping chairs.
Do your worries sometimes feel like crashing waves, overwhelming your peace? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to walk through it by yourself. Pastor Cathy and Amber Forrest will co-lead the “Anchored in Peace” Bible study starting on Wednesday, October 15. This 5-week study will help us discover how Scripture, prayer, and simple mindful practices can help us quiet our hearts and draw nearer to Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
"Thanksliving" - Sunday, October 12, 2025
The healing of the 10 lepers is a reminder of the power of Jesus to touch us with his love and compassion and bring healing and transformation. Only one leper returned to give thanks, and he was a “foreigner” a Samaritan. Why was he the only one? How are we expressing gratefulness to Jesus?
Prepare for worship by reading the following scripture passages:
**Special Event: Stewardship Campaign
Prayer Concerns as of Thursday, October 9, 2025
Piedmont
WellStar MCG
Walton Rehab
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WINGS Suppers and Classes Return October 15
Our beloved midweek fellowship meal and churchwide discipleship gatherings have returned. We have several Bible Studies and small groups occurring after the meal, including programming for children and youth. Come join us!
Return to Bethlehem - December 10th through 13th
Help us make Christmas time in the CSRA a little more special by joining the cast of Return to Bethlehem. We need angels, shepherds, villagers, Marys and Josephs, wisemen, Herods, and so much more!
Send the Love of Jesus Around the World (Operation Christmas Child Dedication Sunday, November 16.)
Grab an Operation Christmas Child shoebox from the Church Office, Sanctuary Narthex, or Wesley Center! Help Grace share our love for those children we may never meet by packing one of these boxes full of toys and necessities.
DEADLINE: Nov. 12 to bring shoeboxes to Church office.
We are so excited to introduce our ministry leadership team! This year, the youth ministry council will be made up of two connected groups with distinct objectives working in partnership:
- The
student leadership team will step into hands-on leadership roles in our Christian community, helping to shape the future of our ministry through their involvement.
- The
adult leadership team will represent the foundations of our student ministry through existing ministry areas like our volunteer teams, college ministry, special events, & more.
Each of these amazing disciples of Jesus will bring unique & passionate perspectives to the ministries in which they are already actively invested, & we are so thankful for their service!
Experiencing God - A New Sunday Morning Group!
Some studies help you know the Bible. This one helps you know the Author. Do you want to take your relationship with God to a new level? This classic Bible study has helped millions of people do just that. Experiencing God will help you understand seven key facts about God that many Christians miss. In learning these, you can open the door to a deeper faith, greater obedience, and profound change in your life.
Anchored in Peace: Finding God’s Calm in an Anxious World
Are anxious thoughts keeping you up at night? Do your worries sometimes feel like crashing waves, overwhelming your peace? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to walk through it by yourself.
Beginning Wednesday, October 15, join us after WINGS Suppers for a small group study based on Anchored in Peace: A 30-Day Christian Journey Through Anxiety. Together, we’ll discover how Scripture, prayer, and simple mindful practices can help us quiet our hearts and draw nearer to Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Each week we’ll explore biblical truths, share encouragement, and learn practical ways to invite God’s presence into the middle of life’s stress and uncertainty.
This group is for anyone longing to trade fear for faith, striving for stillness, and anxiety for God’s peace. Come find your anchor—and experience peace that holds, even when the storm does not stop.
Month to date Revenues: $45,911.00
Month to date Expenses: $31,967.23
Net: $13,943.77
Year to date Revenues: $948,187.25
Year to date Expenses: $1,003,494.23
Net: ($55,306.98)
Balance of Prepaid Pledges: $29,900
**For a more detailed breakdown of revenues and expenses, please see the report below.
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 44 pledges for a total of $276,736.00
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.
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.
