GRACE NOTES
February 15 - 22, 2022
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For Worship services please visit our YouTube channel.
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Please fill out your Time & Talent Forms by TODAY!
Please use the T&T Form to let us know if you are continuing on in a ministry, in addition to your new things!
This year, we are challenging ourselves to try two new things to use our gifts. First, we’re going to try a new Grace ministry! Second, we’re going to try a new serving opportunity in the community (or, if we’re already doing service work in the community, we’re going to share the story of that work)! These new commitments can be short or long term – the main thing is trying something new.
You can share your intentions for your new endeavors, as well as your other intentions for ministry this year, by filling out the 2022 Time & Talent Form. On this form, you can let us know what you'd like to participate in, and we will get you connected!
If you'd like more information about many of the ministries at Grace, you can click HERE for our Description of Opportunities booklet.
If you have any questions, please contact Pr. Rachel.
We look forward to using our gifts and doing ministry together in 2022!
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SENIORS@GRACE
Thursday, February 24 at 11:30am
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Seniors@Grace will be holding their first event back in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday February 24, 2022 when they host the Carolina Copy Cats. We will start to gather at 11:30 am with a boxed lunch at noon followed by a performance at 1:00 pm. If you want to come for the event please let Annie-Laurie Wheat know by Tuesday February 22, so we can order enough lunches. (803 517-0626 or wheatannielaurie@gmail.com) The Carolina Copy Cats are a lip syncing, dancing group of seniors who move and groove to the golden oldies.The lunch will be $6.00 and we pass the hat to make a contribution for the lunchtime entertainment. Mark your calendars now. |
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Race & Reconciliation of Rock Hill |
Join Race & Reconciliation of Rock Hill for the next community event, Thursday, February 24 at 7:00pm
via Zoom. Dr. Jessica Yang, PHD, MSW, LISW-CP, will discuss restorative justice in Rock Hill Schools.
She has been working with Rock Hill Schools to provide training, research, consultation, and support for the use of restorative justice practices. Click HERE for more information and the Zoom link. |
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Hosted by the Youth, we will enjoy pancakes and then burn palms from last year to prepare ashes for our Ash Wednesday service the next day.
Please click HERE to let us know you're coming.
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Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, March 2 at Noon and 7 pm
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Worship Assistants are needed for the 7 pm Ash Wednesday service. Please click HERE to sign up.
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The Community Café Volunteer Opportunities |
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Don Murfin of our Grace Outreach Partnership Grant recipient The Community Cafe recently shared information on their mission with the congregation.The Community Cafe serves freshly made, nourishing and tasty meals to those in need in our community or those just seeking fellowship. There are three locations for those who wish to volunteer time by preparing and serving meals: |
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The Community Café at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly
5766 Charlotte
Hwy (Rt 274/49) Lake Wylie, SC
Serving lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays.
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The Community Café of Sisk Memorial Baptist Church
115 Massey St. Fort Mill, SC
Serving lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm on Thursdays.
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The Community Café at Lake Wylie Lutheran Church
2906 Hwy 160 West (at Gold Hill Rd) Fort Mill,SC
Serving lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm on Fridays.
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Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Linda Murfin @ (330) 289-7452. |
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Click HERE for information about the Pilgrims' Inn "Be Irish for a Night" Fundraiser.
The mission of Pilgrims' Inn is to provide shelter, assistance, and supportive services to the community's most vulnerable citizens.
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We are sad to announce that the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering has been cancelled. While we are disappointed, we are grateful to the ELCA leadership that made this decision prayerfully.
But this is not where it ends! The six Grace members who had planned to attend the Gathering are exploring different opportunities for connection with the larger church, service beyond our walls, and faith formation that points us to our Boundless God.
We invite you to be in prayer for our youth - Lou, Mary, and Cameron - as well as our adult leaders - Lori, Pr. Gregg, and Pr. Rachel - as they find a new way forward. We look forward to sharing with you how you can support them in the new path God provides!
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WELCM Gathering Dinners Needed! |
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On Tuesday evenings during the school year, our campus ministry, WELCM, offers free, home-cooked dinners for students at the White House behind Grace Lutheran.
Please join us in creating community for and with Winthrop students and demonstrating the warm hospitality of Grace by providing dinner! Sign up in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Olga-Maria with any questions.
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In case you missed it, we welcomed New Members in December!
Keep an eye out for new member introductions as we will feature some of the newest members in the next several weeks.
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Many of our Grace members have found volunteering at HOPE a fun and fulfilling way to help our community. Just stop by any morning, Monday through Thursday (or Tuesdays at 6:00 pm) or call Rachel Bell, Volunteer Coordinator at (803) 493-5840 or Grace’s HOPE liaison, Ron Hartman, at (330) 620-4711 for more information. |
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Needs for this week:
+ Canned Beans, Baked Beans
+ Cereal
+ Pancake Mix & Syrup
+ Individual snack packs
+ Dog food & Cat food
+ Body wash & Shampoo
+ Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
+ Toilet paper
+ Feminine Hygiene Products
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Please take your donations to HOPE. Click HERE for drop-off times.
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Finance Chair Needed
Click HERE to read an invite from the previous Finance chair, Terri Schavey.
Please let the Church Office know if you are willing to be that someone! |
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2022 Altar Flower Sign-Up
There are many open dates to sponsor Altar Flowers.The cost is $45.00 for one (1) or $90.00 for both (2) vases. Please click HERE to sign up.
Contact the Church office with any questions or if you wish to make changes to your chosen date.
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Worship Assistant Rotations
Click HERE for the February - March Worship Assistant Schedule.
Don't see your name? Want to join the rotation?
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The Sanctuary candle for the month of February is given by Theresa Miller in celebration of Alex's 10th birthday.
The Altar Flowers for February 20 are available to sponsor.
If you would like to sponsor altar flowers, please click HERE.
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2021 Giving Statements
All members with emails listed in Realm should have received a link to their 2021 year-end giving statement. Please check your spam or trash folders if you did not get this. If you need us to resend the link, or if you need a paper copy, please contact financial secretary Bob Stonebraker or 803-980-1834.
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Offering Our Gifts to God
Part of our worship is offering our gifts to God. You can give in several ways:
- Give via the offering plate in the Sanctuary
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Give online by clicking HERE (you have the option to offset the cost of giving online)
- Set up giving though your bank
- Mail your offering to the church office.
Thank you for continued faithful giving!
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Click HERE for the January Treasurer's Report
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Can We Help?
If you are in need of help (of any kind), or simply want to connect,
please reach out to the pastors. We want to walk with you.
Please call or email us.
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Stay connected! Click on the links below! |
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In-person activities at
Grace Lutheran Church are beginning again. All in-person activities need to be scheduled in advance at this time.
Please contact the church office if you need to schedule an activity.
We are praying for the health and well-being of our community and world.
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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
426 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(740) 312-5774 (Pastor Gregg’s cell)
(864) 230-3816 (Pastor Rachel’s cell)
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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