GRACE NOTES

November 7 - 12, 2023

What's Going On At Grace

+Nov 12 - Ministry Spending Plan Forum #2

+Nov 19 - Annual Meeting & one service at 10am

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.

THANK YOU

to everyone who has made a commitment to our Grace ministry for 2024!

So far, we have received 87 commitments for a total of $405,637 committed!

This is wonderful news - we are well on our way to fully supporting our 2024 initiatives!

You can still make your Commitment if you haven't yet. There are several ways to do so:

If you'd like to turn in your physical Commitment Card, you can bring it to the church office or place it in the offering plate on Sunday.

If you would like to make your 2024 Commitment directly in Realm, click here for instructions.

If you would like to use the digital Commitment Card to make your Commitment, please click here.

Thank you again for your support and prayers for the ministry we will share in 2024!

Annual Business Meeting & Missional Spending Plan

On Sunday, Nov 19,we will gather together over brunch to vote on the annual business of the congregation, including electing Council Members, Nominating Committee Members, and Endowment Committee Members, as well as voting on our 2024 Missional Spending Plan.  

More information regarding members running for Council and Committees will be shared in the coming days.

This Sunday, we will hold our second Missional Spending Plan forum after our late worship service. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 12:15 pm to discuss our MSP for 2024.

A summary of the first MSP forum is being created, as the recording was not usable. We'll share that summary next week along with either the video of the second forum or an additional summary.

Please make every effort to attend or review one of the Spending Plan Forums and attend the Annual Business Meeting.

It is such a privilege for us to be able to gather as a church family, and together, to discern how God is leading us in 2024!

To see the 2024 MSP in summary and in detail,

click the buttons below.

Seniors@Grace

Seniors@Grace are on the road for November 9th to one of our favorite Italian restaurants, Luigi and Sons on 2387 Cherry Road, Rock Hill. We are beating the Thanksgiving holiday rush by having our event on the 2nd Thursday of November. Plan to arrive by 11:30 AM for appetizers. There are many tasty treats on the menu including antipasto, lasagna, manicotti, eggplant parmigiana and almost anything else your taste buds desire. 

Please let Annie-Laurie Wheat know by today, November 7 if you can attend.

(cell phone: 803-517-0626 or email wheatannielaurie@gmail.com)

Also mark your calendar for our very fun Christmas Jubilee Party on

December 14. More details to follow.

Partnership Connection Opportunity

Palmetto Community Health Care will be utilizing part of the Grace Outreach Partnership Grant it received to support its Annual Women’s Health Day on Tuesday, November 21st. 

PCHC would love to have some volunteers for either the morning (8-11:30 ) or afternoon (1-4:30). 

Please contact Linda Ranges (845-551-7767) if you are interested in volunteering at this event.

See the flyer below for all the great things that will happen on Annual Women's Health Day!

AARP Safe Driving Courses May Save You Money

Refresh your driving skills, and learn new techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Due on the day of the class $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Cash, Check, or Money Order made payable to AARP.

To register please email safedriver1416@gmail.com and provide your name, address, phone number and date of the class you want to attend. Confirmation will be sent by email. Limited Seating.

November 20, 2023, 10 AM-2 PM at Grace Lutheran, Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC

December 1, 2023, 10 AM-2 PM Clinton Jr College, 1047 Crawford Rd. Rock Hill,SC

Rev. Dr. C. P. Roddey, Volunteer Safe Driver Instructor

THANK YOU to everyone who was part of our Fall Festival!

We had a great time together!

Special thanks to Sabrina Blanks who headed up this event, and to the Youth and Youth & Family Committee for hosting!

To see more photos of the event, click HERE or visit the Grace Facebook page!

The Grace Quilters have started back up in a new way!



Join Becky Evans and other quilters of all experience levels on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

This group will meet from 9:30am to 12pm in Room 103.

Contact Becky Evans for more info!

Grace Outreach Partnerships

Click on the buttons below to learn more about our 2023 partners and how you can offer support through volunteering and donations

Biggest needs this week at HOPE:

Diapers size 3, laundry detergent, pasta,

mac 'n cheese, chicken broth, jelly, cereal, coffee, tea, and snacks.

Pets needing homes!

Grace member Barbara Davis has recently made the move to Harbor Chase (contact the church office for her new mailing address!). This means her beloved pets, pictured below, need new loving homes! If you're interested in having a new furry companion, or want more information, please contact Heather Litzinger (contact info through the church office).

100 Connections

We have 50/100!

We are constantly making connections in our lives - as part of our 100th anniversary, we are making at least 100 new connections as a congregation! To share a connection you've made, please click HERE!

100th Anniversary Apparel is available for order again!

Did you forget to order your 100th anniversary gear last time?

Do you love your short-sleeve tee so much that you want it in another color and long-sleeves?

Does the cooler weather have you dreaming of a celebratory sweatshirt?

You're in luck! You can order any and all of these items and have them delivered right to your door for your wearing enjoyment!

Click HERE to order your 100th Anniversary Apparel!

It's time to get tickets for

Peter Mayer

Our final 100th Anniversary Event will be the Peter Mayer: Stars & Promises concert!

This concert will be at Grace on Friday, December 22nd, and it is open to the public - we expect to see many community members and we're excited to welcome them to Grace!

Tickets are now on sale, and they could go quickly - Click HERE to learn more and purchase your tickets for the show!

NOTE: These tickets are only available through the above link - we will not be selling them through Grace.

The Sanctuary Candle for the month of November is given by

Louise & Eric Schmidt to the Glory of God

and in thanksgiving for our family.

The Altar Flowers for November 12th are given by Nancy and

Gus Koegler in memory of our grandson, Grant Michael Bodle

Christmas Poinsettias

Poinsettias will be placed in the Sanctuary for Christmas Eve services. You have an opportunity to either purchase one or more poinsettias. Please click HERE to sign up. The price per plant is $13.00. Please order your poinsettia by Sunday, Dec. 17.

Please call the church office for more information and payment details.

This fall, the SC Synod is offering a ministry leadership program called Ministry Toolbox.

The 2023 Ministry Toolbox days are opportunities for all congregational leaders to learn together actionable information for ministry. Covering a wide variety of relevant topics, the courses will equip attendees with new skills to take back and put in place in their congregation. The day will be capped off with the kickoff of the South Carolina Synod’s year of intentional Bible Study. All are invited to attend.

There is one more opportunity to participate:

November 18th at Messiah Lutheran Church, Mauldin

Each day will start at 9:45 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person. To learn more and register, click HERE