Highlights

Celebrating Our Pastors

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a special time to recognize and thank our pastors for their faithful leadership, dedication, and care for our Grace family. Through their teaching, encouragement, prayers, and presence during life’s joys and challenges, our pastors make a lasting difference in the lives of our congregation and community.


Throughout the month, we invite you to take a moment to express your gratitude. A handwritten card or personal note sharing how a pastor’s ministry has encouraged or inspired you can mean more than you know. Cards and notes may be dropped off at or mailed to the Church Office (639 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC 29841). We also encourage you to keep our pastors and their families in your daily prayers, asking God to bless them with strength, wisdom, good health, and joy as they continue their ministry.


Join us Sunday as we honor our pastors during worship.

Together, let’s show our appreciation for the many ways they lead, serve, and share God’s love with our Grace family and the community around us.

All Saints Sunday, November 1—Remembering Those Who've Gone Before Us

On Sunday, November 1, we will observe All Saints Sunday, a special time to remember and give thanks for the lives of those who have gone before us.


All members are invited to bring a framed photograph of a deceased loved one to place on our memorial table. Whether your loved one passed away recently or many years ago, we welcome you to honor their memory. You may also bring a candle to light during our time of remembrance.


During worship, we will read the names of church members and loved ones who have passed away since last All Saints Sunday.


We invite our Grace family and community to join us for this meaningful time of worship as we celebrate lives well lived, cherish the memories we hold dear, and find comfort in the promise of God’s everlasting love.

Worship

Worship with Us on October 25th


8:30 am Traditional Worship in the Asbury Chapel

  • Sermon: "Hanging Onto Love," Rev. Amber Forrest
  • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and Matthew 22:34–36 (sermon)


8:45 am LifeSong Contemporary Worship in the Wesley Center

  • Sermon: "Loving When it's not Easy," Rev. Terry Fleming
  • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 and Matthew 22:24–46 (sermon)
  • Liturgist: Rev. Jessica Kight


11:00 am Tradition Worship in the Wesley Center

  • Sermon: "Loving When it's not Easy," Rev. Terry Fleming
  • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 and Matthew 22:24–46 (sermon)
  • Liturgist: Rev. Jessica Kight and Rev. Amber Forrest
About Our Worship Services

Prayer

Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, October 22

Hospitalized:

  • Deb Persons (Aiken Regional)

Augusta Rehab (Formally Walton):

  • Ed Vincent
  • Carolyn "Jean" Gambill

Grand River Health & Rehab (Painesville, Ohio):

  • Pam Rawlinson

Connect

About Grace Student Ministry

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

amber@gotgraceumc.org

Youth Schedule—

  • October 25, 5:30 pm, Sunday Night Gathering—Nightmare Before Christmas Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Box Packing Night! Wear your Halloween Costume, we will pack OCC boxes then watch "The Night Before Christmas"

Serve

Missions

A Small Act of Kindness Can Make Someone's Day



Pick Up Your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Today

Shoebox Locations for pickup:

  • Asbury Office Building
  • Wesley Center Upper Level by elevator and in Auditorium
  • Wesley Center Lower Level in the Lobby area
  • Return filled boxes to the Asbury Conference Room, Monday–Friday by November 13th.


Important Dates:

  • 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


If you are unable to fill a shoebox, monetary donations are accepted—each box has a $10 shipping cost.

Thank you for filling a shoebox and spreading God's love!

Stock the Pantry at Community Ministry of North Augusta (CMONA)


CMONA operates a wonderful Thrift Store to help fund their various operations. They are located at 531 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841; (803) 279-5771. Thank you for your support! 


Food Donations accepted at the Ministry Building Wed.–Fri., 9:30 am–3:00 pm OR bring your items to Grace. There are dropoff boxes in the Asbury and Wesley Center buildings for CMONA items (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

Help Fill Grace's Blessing Box


The Grace Blessing Box is located on the side of the Scout Hut off of East Ave. It is filled daily by church and community 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.

Donate to Our Monthly School Supplies Drive


The school year is well underway, and by now, many classrooms may be starting to run low on some of the supplies they use every day. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors to our local schools, Grace UMC is hosting a monthly school supply collection.


Help us with our October collection of pencils. Supplies are being collected in the Church Office. 

Women of Grace Amaryllis and Paperwhite Fundraiser

Through November 8th, the Women of Grace (WOG) will be taking orders.  

  • Payment is either cash or check (made payable to WOG) at the time the order is placed,
  • Order forms will be in each Sunday School Room
  • WOG will have a table available at the LifeSong and 11:00 am Traditional Worship Services through November 8th.  
  • WOG circle members also have order forms. 
  • Deadline to place an order and pay is noon on Sunday, November 8th
  • Orders will be delivered to the church in December. Pick up information will be available at a later date.

Price Information:  $22 Amaryllis & Paperwhite Kits * Includes an amaryllis bulb, soil disc and pot in a vintage burlap bag with a decorative gift tag ready for gift giving! * 


Beautiful Amaryllis and Paperwhites make the perfect gifts for the holidays or to add blooms to your own home during the winter months ahead! 

Grow

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!

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.

OUR GIFTS

Revenues and Expenses through 9/30/2026


Year to Date Revenues: $837,655.82 (Includes $40K Reserves transferred to date to support Infrastructure Repairs)

Year to date Expenses: $908,035.21 (Includes $134,281.46 Mortgage Principal Reduction).

Net: ($70,379.39) 

Designated Accounts continue to support our facilities and programs, most notably, our Trustees Repairs 2026 Fundraiser ($94,120.00).

In addition, Epworth Work Day donations totaled $3,382.


Please help us finish the year strong with your contributions to the General Budget. 


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