Highlights

Prepping to Build Bethlehem

We’re getting ready for this year’s Return to Bethlehem production, and that means it’s almost time to start building the sets that bring the story to life!


A small group will gather this Saturday, October 18, at 8:00 AM in the RTB Field (back parking lot across East Ave.) to look over materials and determine what new supplies might be needed before full set-building days begin next month.


If you enjoy building, crafting, or just pitching in with hands-on projects, we’d love for you to join us! No need to RSVP—just show up and lend a hand.


Worship

"Powerless Prayer" - Sunday, October 19, 2025

In the gospel lesson, Jesus tells a parable about the need to pray always and to not lose heart. Jesus teaches in this parable that persistent prayer will lead to God granting justice and help to those who seek it.  


Prepare for worship by reading the following scripture passages:   

2 Timothy 3:14-17 & 2 Timothy 4:1-5 and Luke 18:1-8

  • 8:30AM Traditional Service - Rev. Patrick Taylor (preacher) and Rev. Sandy Heslop (liturgist)
  • 8:45AM LifeSong Service - Rev. Patrick Taylor (preacher) and Rev. Ashley Buchanan (liturgist) Rev. Dr. John Newell (communion)
  • 11:00AM Traditional Service - Rev. Patrick Taylor (preacher) and Rev. Ashley Buchanan (liturgists)


**Special Event: Stewardship Spotlight


Pray

Prayer Concerns as of Thursday, October 16, 2025


Piedmont

  • Bob Young


WellStar MCG

  • Joel Randall


Walton Rehab

  • Hope Williams
  • Joan Kelly


Sympathies

  •  Sympathy to Laura (David) Lusk, Jr., in the death of her father, Steve Sargent, who passed to eternal life on October 10 in Nashville, TN.


Congratulations

  • Congratulations to Sheran & Tom Proctor, in the birth of their great-granddaughter, Emilia Louise Larrain. Emilia is the granddaughter of Lynda Roach and daughter of Madeline & Thomas Larrain. Emilia was born on Oct. 14 in Greenwood.
  • Congratulations to Pete & Annette Crawford (great-grandparents) and Kevin Hendrick (grandfather), in the birth of Jack Wendell Dixon. Jack is the son of Anna and Ryan Dixon, who was born Oct. 8 in Charlotte, NC.

Connect

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Serve

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!

Join the Cast!

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. 


Grow

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.

Purchase a Book

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.

Give

Month to date Revenues: $54,052

Month to date Expenses: $70,884.07

Net: ($16,832.07)

 

Year to date Revenues: $954,998.25

Year to date Expenses: $1,004,519.15

Net: ($49,520.90)


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 64 pledges for a total of $428,416.00

 

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.

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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.

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