Grace United Methodist Church

ICP AWARENESS

From Allison’s Facebook Page: Allison Gardner is with Brandon Gardner. October 13 at 11:37 AM ·

Today Judd’s light continued to shine at Grace United Methodist as the congregation wore their #juddslegacy t-shirts and presented us with a gracious donation. The love and support our church family has shown us is just unbelievable. They stand behind our mission and because of that we can, as our pastor preached today, RISE UP! This is our story and because of Judd’s life we are ready and willing to do God’s work! Thank you Lord for continuing to guide us, taking the weight of our burdens, and blessing us with our church, our family, and our friends. #riseup #fighttheitch #icpawareness

We can just taste our UMW’s wonderful cookies! We are definitely looking forward to the UMW’s delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate served on December 8th as refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after our “Singing Around the Tree” and Children’s Program. We are asking that the cookies be brought to the church kitchen by 4 pm on that day. Thank you UMWs for using your gifts to help celebrate the Christmas Season with our church family! You do so much for everyone!

 It’s nearly time for one of the highlights of the Christmas season! On Sunday, December 8th at 5:30pm, Grace’s own Fran and Bob Love and “friends” will lead us in singing Christmas carols around the Christmas tree. As we open this season with love, joy, peace on earth, and goodwill from God toward men, let us take this time to lift our hearts heavenward with songs of praise and gratitude. Thanks, Fran and Bob, and “friends” for pointing us toward Him by continuing to share your wonderful gifts! (If you would like to sit during this special celebration, please remember to bring a lawn chair.)

We are helping around 210 children this year. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact the Valentines at graceumc_secretsanta@hotmail.com or call 4262776 before December 14th. Deadline to drop off gifts is Saturday, December 14th. We need parlor sitters the weeks of December 2nd - 6th and December 9th - 13th between the hours of 9am - 6pm, Monday- Friday. Please contact Brooke at: graceumc_secretsanta@hotmail.com or call 4262776 if you would like to help. Parlor sitters just need to be there between 4 - 6pm so sponsors can drop off their gifts after the church office closes. On December 15th, Grace members will assist in moving the gifts to the church pews after the worship service. Please make arrangements to stay after the service because many hands make light work! The Upper Room and Young Adult Classes will enjoy a luncheon afterwards. Please either sign up in your Sunday school class or call Sheryl Price in the church office at 427-1266 or her cell at 426-2123. The deadline to sign up for the dinner is Monday, December 9th.

Philip Arnold and ‘friends’ will again be offering Christmas Trees and Wreaths for the holiday season. An order form is on the Welcome Center Table and in each Sunday School Classroom for you to sign up. Prices are: Wreaths - $20, a 6' Tree - $40, an 8' Tree - $45, and a 10’ tree - $70. Delivery will be Tuesday, December 3rd. Deadline to order is November 17th. Please help Grace Church support Allison and Brandon Gardner’s efforts to bring awareness to Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). Call Philip Arnold at 803-530-3817 or call the church office at 864-4271266 if you have any questions. Make checks to Grace and mark for trees or wreaths.
 

 Each year Grace UMC takes the amazing opportunity to prepare food boxes to help families in need with a wonderful Christmas meal they would not otherwise be able to enjoy. As we sit around our Christmas tables full of God’s gracious bounty, let us not forget those less fortunate than ourselves. If you would like to submit names of needy families as recipients for White Christmas food boxes, please contact the church office by November 17th. In addition, very soon boxes will be placed around the church for collection of non-perishable food items from our members. You may also contribute by making a check payable to Grace United Methodist Church with “White Christmas Food Box Fund” placed in the “For” line. A little closer to the delivery time, we will purchase, bread, fruit, and hams with these monies. We pray that our gift truly offers a bit of “White Christmas” to our fellow brethren! Thanks in advance for your participation in this meaningful ministry.

 

Neighbor Helping Neighbor NHN will have a workday on Saturday, October 5th. They will meet in Grace’s parking lot at 8:00 am. There are 4 requests for ramps at this time, so there is plenty of work to be done. Come out and help. They would be glad to see you. David Turner, treasurer, thanks everyone for their continuing support of this ministry.

The United Methodist Songfest sponsored by Union County Council on Ministries will be held at Duncan Acres UMC on Sunday, November 3rd at 6:30pm. The Grace Chancel Choir will be participating along with some of the other United Methodist church choirs in Union County. Please plan to attend this special musical program and support the participating choirs. A love offering will be collected for Neighbor Helping Neighbor projects

Great news kids! On October 27th we are having a Trunk or Treat especially for you. Join us at 5:00 pm for a delicious supper followed by lots of "Treats" from the “Trunks". (No scary costumes, please!) Adults, please contact Margie Ruff and Karen Hibbard if you would be willing to decorate and fill your trunk with treats for our precious children! Thanks in advance for supporting Grace's kids!

Please join us for our Family Night Supper on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite dish, casserole, or dessert, and enjoy a delightful meal and pleasant socializing with your fellow Grace members. Bring a guest if you like. The more the merrier, as they say, to make the supper even more fun. Our host for October will be the Upper Room Class.