Highlights

A Joyful Word of Thanks to Our Grace Church Family!

Grace family, you have amazed me! Just over a week ago, I asked for fifty families to step forward with a special gift of $1,000 to help us address urgently needed repairs to our church facility. Your response was immediate, enthusiastic, and generous. As of Wednesday, more than $66,000 has already been received — with additional gifts still coming in!


In 2 Corinthians 9:7, the apostle Paul tells us, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (New International Version) You are living that verse out loud. Your cheerful giving is a testimony to the moving of the Holy Spirit among us and to the deep love you have for this church.


Because of your generosity, the immediately needed repairs are all underway, ensuring that Grace can live out its mission of knowing Christ and making His love known.  


Thank you for living your faith! Thank you for giving with joy! Thank you for responding with such excitement! And thank you for showing once again what it means to be the family of Grace, North Augusta!


In Christ alone, 

Pastor Terry


Financial Update from Robert Meadors:


Deposits to date for the Trustees Repairs 2026 Campaign total $65,970.00, with additional contributions continuing to come in to be posted to the Designated Fund: Trustees Fundraiser.  

An additional $6,125.00 was posted to the Designated Fund: Trustees Repairs.

Thank You for your support to this important effort!

Prime Time Returns in October! Sign-up and Bring a Friend!

FREE ADMISSION - You Buy Lunch


Southern Exposure: A Garden Club of America Flower Show
Where: Morris Museum of Art

When: Thurs. October 15,
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Lunch: at Boll Weevil Cafe (you buy lunch)



**We will meet in the Asbury Parking Lot at 9:45AM. There are 14 spots on the church bus or we can carpool!


Presented by the Sand Hills Garden Club, a member of the Garden Club of America, come experience elaborate floral designs, horticulture, photography, and educational displays as artists from across the nation present designs inspired by artwork from the museum’s collection.

Worship

September 20, 2026 Worship Services

8:30 Traditional 

Sermon: "Lead Me in Your Truth"

8:45 Contemporary and 11:00 Traditional

Sermon: "Whose Truth"                       


Prepare for worship by reading the following:

8:30 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 21:23-32

8:45 & 11:00 Psalter: Psalm 25:1-9

Sermon Scripture:  

8:30 Psalter: Psalm 25:1-9

8:45 & 11:00 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 21:23-32

 

WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

  • 8:30AM Traditional Service - Asbury Building Chapel

       Rev. Amber Forrest (preacher & liturgist)

     

  • 8:45AM LifeSong Service - Wesley Center
  • Rev. Terry Fleming (preacher)

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


  • 11:00AM Traditional Service - Wesley Center
  • Rev. Terry Fleming (preacher)
  • Rev. Amber Forrest (liturgist)

City of North Augusta - Public Information for those coming from Augusta on Sunday, September 27

 The 2026 Ironman 70.3 is this weekend!  The following closures will be in effect from 4am until 6pm on Sunday, September 27th: One lane Northbound on 13th Street Bridge. East Clifton Avenue, and the North Augusta Greeneway from Riverside Boulevard to Knotty Pine Drive.


Prayer

Prayer Concerns and Praises as of Thursday, Sept. 24

Sympathy to:

  • Christy Jones and family in the death of her sister, Kimberly Anderson, who passed to eternal life on September 23.

Piedmont:

  • Ray May, Sr.

Wellstar MCG:

  • Annette Rogers
  • Beth Ann Young

Burke Health (Waynesboro):

  • Carolyn "Joyce" Blake (9/24 surgery)

Prisma Richland (Columbia):

  • Damon Haley (Expected to go home Friday!)

Grand River Health & Rehab (Painesville, Ohio):

  • Pam Rawlinson

Discharged week of Sept. 20:

  • Sue Estes
  • Tom Smith, father of Carol Smith-McGee

Connect

  • Fall Break Sundays (September 27, October 4) - No Sunday Night Gathering
  • Fall Retreat (Friday, October 9- Sunday, October 11) - We have a group headed to Ridge Haven for a weekend of fun and faith conversations. Please pray for our students and chaperones. No Sunday School or Sunday Night Gathering on Sunday, October 11. (Returns October 18)
  • Trunk-or-Treat at Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee (Saturday, October 24) - Come help us at the Grace Student Ministry trunk! Let's decorate the best trunk together!
All About Grace Student Ministry!

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

amber@gotgraceumc.org

Serve

Pick Up Your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox! THEN, FILL IT UP!

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Time Schedule:

Shoebox Locations for pickup:

  • Asbury Office Building
  • Wesley Center Upper Level by elevator and in Auditorium
  • Wesley Center Lower Level in the Lobby area

(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.

Are You Ready for Some Popcorn? 


Join us September 27th before and after all services and support our Scouting Ministry. Troops 7 and 7G will be selling popcorn. Stop by to purchase some delicious popcorn or make a donation. Your support helps our Scouts grow in leadership, service, citizenship, and life skills.


Thank you for supporting Troops 7 and 7G!

MISSIONS: A Small Act of Kindness Can Make Someone’s Day!

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

Help keep the Grace Blessing Box filled!

"Supporting Our Schools" Monthly School Drive


CMONA operates a wonderful Thrift Store to help fund their various operations. Thank you for your support! 

Location: 531 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841; (803) 279-5771


Food Donations accepted at the Ministry Building Wednesday-Friday 9:30AM-3:00PM. Or bring your items to Grace. 

There are dropoff boxes in the Asbury and Wesley Center buildings for CMONA items which are picked up weekly!


THIS WEEK'S wish list, Sept 23-25, is for the items of greatest priority:

coffee, flour, sugar, oil, mayo, tea bags, instant tea, canned goods (corn, tomatoes, potatoes, beets, ravioli, chili, soups, peaches, pears, and oranges), ramen, chickpeas, white beans, oatmeal, juice, and snacks.

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


This past Sunday, our students gathered to make Blessing Bags to share with folks who may be in need of some food or hydration in our area. We had a few extra bags that found their way into the Grace UMC / North Augusta Blessing Box. A great addtion to the box!


May these small offerings be helpful to those who will visit the Blessing Box in the coming days.

"Supporting Our Schools" Monthly School Supplies Drive

Our Aiken County Schools have been in session for a while now, and some schools and classrooms may find themselves running low on supplies already. To be better neighbors to our local schools, Grace UMC will begin collecting one item of school supplies each month to share with our partners at area schools. Help us start strong with our September collection of pencils. Supplies are being collected in the Church Office. 

Get Involved with Women of Grace

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.

Operating Budget Revenues and Expenses through 9/24/2026

 Year-to-date Revenues: $838,667.44 (Includes $40K Reserves transfers to date to support Infrastructure Repairs)

Year-to-date Expenses: $849,577.48 (Includes $120,563.27 Mortgage Principal Reduction)

Net: $(10,910.04)

 

Make a Pledge

Deposits to date for the Trustees Repairs 2026 Campaign total $65,970.00, with additional contributions continuing to come in to be posted to the Designated Fund: Trustees Fundraiser. 



An additional $6,125.00 was posted to the Designated Fund: Trustees Repairs.


Thank You for your support to this important effort!

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