GRACE NOTES
May 2 - 9, 2023
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For Worship services please visit our YouTube channel.
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What's Going On At Grace
+May 7 - Communion Milestone Sunday, Grace in the 1940s Temple Talk
+May 14 - Youth Sunday
+May 29 - Pentecost, Confirmation Sunday
Many of these events have more details in other sections. This section is updated each week, so keep checking in. You can also see the full church calendar HERE.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in our Fellowship Event after Sunday's combined service! We are grateful to those who brought snacks to share, those who did setup and cleanup, and those who shared in food and fellowship as we welcomed Pr. Ray and Ann back for this day!
Click HERE to see photos of this event on Facebook.
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THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered during our Family Promise Week! We had several new volunteers who had an excellent time!
We are grateful to everyone who took part in providing a safe and welcoming home to our two guest families. From setup to dinner to evening activities to overnight to reset, each person's participation made a difference for our guests!
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This month, we'll be highlighting Mental Health. Mental illness affects millions of people and it's important to talk about mental health!
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health nonprofit organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Did you know that we have a branch of NAMI right across the street from Grace?
Our NAMI location is "The HUT" - a drop-in center for those who have a mental health diagnosis or are concerned about their mental wellness, as well as families, friends, and loved ones of those living with a mental health diagnosis. They focus on community, mental health, education, and opportunities for our community to socialize.
To learn more about NAMI, mental health, & available resources, click HERE.
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Grace Endowment Fund Grants
Each year, the Endowment Committee awards several grants for ministry and mission beyond our Missional Spending Plan. These grants come from the interest earned on our Endowment Fund, and can be for pilot projects, special causes, needs of the Synod, community, other organizations, and more!
At the end of 2022, the South Carolina Synod invited congregations to support the effort to fund a medical clinic with the Southwestern Diocese of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania, one of our Synod partners. We responded with a $1,082 grant from the Endowment Fund.
The grant will help provide supplies to do minor surgery and the delivery of babies by nurses and midwives. In addition, a well-baby clinic has been established for mothers' follow-up visits after giving birth. Medical staff examines the infants. Free layonettes to safely carry their babies in is the incentive for these mothers to visit the clinic.
This funding will make a tangible difference for the people served.
1. It shortens the travel time for these poor people to obtain medical services because the hospital is much further away from their homes.
2. The clinic has been upgraded to more of an urgent care center by offering a triage system whereby the most urgent problems are taken care of first to determine continuing treatment at the hospital.
To learn more about this clinic project, click HERE.
Thank you for your support of the Grace Endowment Fund!
Our connection with Tanzania does not stop there: Judy Fry will be going to Tanzania in July! Read below for how to support her on this mission trip.
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TANZANIA MISSION TRIP
Thank you to the members of the Tanzania Companion Synod Network including Dr. Cathy Milejczak, Network Representative and Judy Fry, a member of Grace who shared about an upcoming mission trip this summer. If you would like to donate to Judy's trip, click HERE for online giving or send a check to Grace (please write Judy/Tanzania on the memo line). Donations are needed by May 29.
Click HERE for more information about the trip.
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS
The book of Acts is a perfect follow-up to the wonder and mystery of Easter.
Come join the adult bible study class on Sunday mornings at 10 am in Room 108, as we study the book of Acts.
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Boy Scout Troop 31 BBQ Fundraiser |
Troop 31 is having a BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, May 20 from 9am - 2pm, serving plates for $10 and Lbs. for $14. Choices are smoked pulled pork or pulled chicken. The plates include baked beans, coleslaw and a bun with the choice of BBQ and a choice of sauces (mild or hot tomato based, mustard or vinegar sauce). Pick up will be in the Fellowship Hall.
There will be some extra BBQ for walk-up orders.
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The Health & Wellness Committee has updated Grace’s wheelchairs and transport chairs. The existing ones were older, and since they were showing signs of wear, they have been donated for refurbishing. Click HERE for more information and for locations of the new equipment.
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It's Grace's 100th anniversary, and as part of our celebration, we are making 100 New Connections!
Check out this video to learn more about what these connections look like, where you might make them, and how to share them with us!
We are keeping track of our new connections and sharing them with each other. To do so, please click HERE to share your connection!
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Grace Member / Friend Memories
One of the ways we will be celebrating the rich history of Grace this year is to hear about its impact on the lives of its
members.
These do not need to be very long - even a single paragraph would be fine. Simply share with us your perspective, the way your story and Grace's story came together, and we will publish these remembrances in these Grace Notes publications throughout the year.
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Centennial Temple Talks
As a part of Grace's 100th Anniversary Celebration, we will share a Temple Talk highlighting Grace's history through the decades on the first Sunday of each month, from March through December.
Click on the buttons to read our Temple Talks, about Grace in the 1920s and 1930s.
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OUTREACH UPDATES AND OPPORTUNITIES |
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Biggest needs this week:
Shampoo, Soap, Body Wash, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Diapers sizes 2T & 3T, Pull-Ups sizes 5 & 6, and Condiments.
You can drop items off in the bin located outside the church offices and a volunteer will take them over to HOPE. Please only place non-perishable items in the bin!
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Palmetto Community Health Care (previously York County Free Clinic) has volunteer opportunities! Click HERE to learn more.
Comments from current volunteers: “I enjoy the work because it allows me to help people who cannot access healthcare for their chronic conditions;” and, “I believe that we are all called to serve our community in whatever way we can and it is my privilege to do so. It gives me a good feeling knowing that we are able to help those who need it and to do it in a dignified manner.”
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It's time to register for Summer Camp at our NovusWay Lutheran Camps! If you're interested in going to one of our 4 regional camps, click HERE for info about their programs!
We know camp can be expensive, and we don't want cost to be a barrier to anyone's faith formation. If you'd like to apply for a Grace scholarship for a NovusWay camp, please click HERE or speak to Pr. Rachel for more information.
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The Sanctuary Candle for the month of May is given by Elisa and Ron Gordon to the Glory of God and in memory of my parents, Rev. Charles and Jean Metz.
The Altar Flowers for May 7 are given by Kerri & Ben Howley to the Glory of God.
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Church Directory Updates Needed |
It is time for us to update our church directory. We use the contact information found in your Realm profile to create this document. Please take time to review your information and make any changes.
We will also have copies of the directory in the fellowship hall over the next few weeks for you to update. You may also contact the church office and we'll make the updates for you.
It is our goal that this resource be reviewed, updated, and distributed once per year.
The directory is intended to facilitate communications within the parish. However, if you do not wish to share your information in the church directory, please contact the church office.
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Offering Our Gifts to God
Your gifts to Grace allow our ministry to happen! You can give in several ways:
- Give via the offering plate in worship
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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 March Treasurer's Report
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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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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 - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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