Grace Methodist Church

GRACE'S SECRET SANTA PROGRAM

Secret Santa is in its 37th year, and we need you! We hope you will help by sponsoring a child this Christmas. Well-deserving children (10 and under) throughout Union County will be matched with sponsors who will purchase gifts from the child's list. Please consider being a sponsor. 

To Sponsor Info: 1. Email at Grace-secretsanta@outlook.com or

                           2. Call 864-426-2776 between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm.

                           3. Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and number of children you would like to 

                               sponsor on whichever contact method you choose.

Please share this news about Secret Santa with your friends and help them become involved by providing our contact information.

We strongly encourage you to shop for your child if possible. The experience is truly rewarding. However, we will gladly accept a cash donation if you are not able to shop for a child.

1.     Sponsorship Drive                                         Nov 2-Dec 11, 2026
2.    Gift Drop-Off Dates                                        Nov 30-Dec 5, 2026 and Dec 7-12, 2026      

Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated by those who administer the Secret Santa program, and especially by those whom we serve.

Thank you, Secret Santa, Grace Methodist Church, and the Upper Room and Young Adult Sunday School Classes 

ALL SAINTS DAY - Sunday, November 1, 2026.

DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS - Sunday, November 1, 2026. Remember to "Fall Back" one hour at 2:00 am on Sunday.

ELECTION DAY - Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

VETERANS' DAY - Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE - Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:00 pm, at The Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church.

 

Grace Sunday School Classes

Grace’s Sunday School Classes start at 9:45 am and are led by members of Grace who give of their time and talents to teach us about the word of God. The children's class gets a treat and drink while learning a valuable lesson from Karen Hibbard. Larry Goff, and Jan Thompson focus on teaching all aspects of being a Christian in the Adult Class. We have a Fellowship Class for young adults led by Fran Love and Brad Valentine in the Conference Room. We hope you will join us in one of these meaningful classes. 

• Children's Class: Children's Room at the end of the Education Building, to the left.
• Adult Class:  Clyburn-Whitener classroom in the Education Building to the left of the exit to the breezeway.
• Young Adult Class:  10:00 AM Conference Room to the right after coming in the parking lot side door to the Educational Building.

 

ROCKERS FOR CHRIST BRUNCH

Rockers for Christ will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 am. Please sign up.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION BOXES

On Tuesday, November 10, the food box distribution will be from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Volunteers are always appreciated. If you can help, please come at 12:30 pm.

 

METHODIST MEN’S BREAKFAST 

This group is for men of the church, of any age. Plans are being made for special projects, and the food and fellowship are a wonderful plus. The cooks are pretty good, too! So, make your plans now to attend. The next breakfast will be announced soon.

 

   FAMILY NIGHT SUPPERS

    Family Night Suppers are on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

For October 28, the hosting group will be making homemade soup. Bring cornbread, rolls, crackers, sandwiches, or something that goes with soup and enjoy the evening in fellowship.

The next supper will be on October 28, 2026, in the Fellowship Hall. The three Fs are always present: Food, Fun, and Fellowship. This is a great time to socialize with other Grace members and for those who would like to get to know the Grace Family. We hope to see you there in October!

 

GRACE NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPER 

Each month on the fourth Thursday, we serve a meal to our community in need. 

The next neighborhood supper will take place on October 22, 2026. Volunteers to help before, during, and after are greatly appreciated, as are donations of food items. Please look for the sign-up sheets at both entrances to the sanctuary and in the Sunday School classrooms beginning in October.

 

LUCY LEE SHULER CIRCLE

The circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The next meeting is planned for November 10, 2026. Remember to bring items for the Nursing Homes' Bingo parties. Bring a covered dish to share for supper. Donna Long and Susan Cunningham lead this group of ladies as they continue to study the book "Captivated". Anyone is welcome to join this circle.

 

JOHNNIE SANDERS/CIRCLE OF HOPE CIRCLE

This circle meets on the first Monday of every month at 10:30 am in the Conference Room. They actively participate in various charitable and community activities. If mornings work for you, why not give this circle a try? Judy Caston and Sonja Dunbar lead the circle. They will meet on Monday, November 2, at 10:30 AM.

 

CHANCEL CHOIR

Tommy Bishop is our organist, pianist, and choir director.  The choir practices each Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm in the Choir Room.  Anyone interested in joining the choir needs to let Tommy know or show up at practice. There is always room for more voices!