GRACE NOTES

February 4-10, 2025

What's Going On At Grace

Feb 15 - Grace goes to a Winthrop Basketball Game, 2pm

Feb 16 - Blood Drive 9am-1pm

Feb 22 - Inspirar Concert (rescheduled from January)



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.

Grace is Going to a Basketball Game!

Hello Basketball fans! Did you know Grace Lutheran is among the leading Rock Hill churches in supporting Winthrop University in their athletics and fine arts? Seems so fitting since our origin is steeped in Winthrop University history. I, for one, am very proud we continue to keep our connection strong.



Your Parish Life committee has chosen Saturday, February 15 -2:00pm at the Winthrop Coliseum as a chance for all of us to go and cheer our Eagles on in their game against the highly ranked High Point Panthers. Click HERE to pre-order special group rate $5 tickets. Also mention you would like to be seated in Section 122.

GO EAGLES!!!!!

-Irene Pointon

Next Sunday, Feb 16th, the Health & Wellness Committee is hosting a Blood Drive! It moved much smoother when we have appointments, so please sign up if you're interested in donating!

Taking Part in Sunday Hospitality

If you’ve ever wondered about what’s involved in hosting hospitality, please read on!

Hospitality (the ‘coffee hour’ between services) is simple and a great way to take part in the fellowship ministry of Grace.

The Parish Life Committee has created an easy "How To" for anyone interested in hosting hospitality! This How To includes details and people to contact for help.

Please click HERE to learn about Hospitality, and sign up to host in the Fellowship Hall!

A New Worship Opportunity at Grace: 

WELCM Evening Prayer, Sundays at 7 PM

• If you have to be at work on Sunday mornings,
• If you are on the road on Sunday mornings,
• If you have family or civic responsibilities on Sunday mornings,
• If you happen to be at the golf course on Sunday morning,
• or if you are otherwise prevented from worshiping on Sunday mornings,

this might be a great opportunity for you!

Students from Grace's WELCM campus ministry and members of the WELCM Committee gather on Sunday Evenings at 7:00 PM in the nave at Grace for Evening Prayer. This includes hymns, prayers, Scripture reading, a brief meditation, and, occasionally, Holy Communion.

You are invited! We look forward to seeing you!

Gods Peace,

Pastor Hahn, 

WELCM Campus Minister

CM@WELCM.org

SENIORS@GRACE

It is that time of year when we welcome the Carolina Copy Cats back for their latest performance!  The group has been delighting audiences since 2008. Come join us on Thursday February 27th at 11:30 for fellowship, lunch at 12 noon with the performance following. We will be having a sandwich bar with all the fixings for our usual $6.00. Please let Annie Laurie Wheat know by Tuesday February 25 if you can make it. Cell phone 803 517-0626 or by email wheatannielaurie@gmail.com

2024 Giving Statements

The 2024 year-end giving statements are complete and you should have received an email containing a link to access yours.

For members with no email address listed in Realm, we will be mailing a hard copy.

If you did not receive an email with the link or if you would like to receive a hard copy, please contact the Church Office.

Please note that the non-tax deductible items included in your Realm giving account are not included in that statement. If you would like a statement that includes those non-deductible items, just contact our Financial Secretary Lori Brown (LLBZMS@msn.com).

A Statement from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

in response to false accusations regarding Lutheran Social Services

Please click on the video below for the Bishop's statement.

An offering from one of our Outreach Partners, the Children's Attention Home:

Do you know how to respond to a youth facing a mental health crisis? Join us for Youth Mental Health First Aid, delivered by Robyn Ellison, M.Ed.

Learn about the risk factors and warning signs of adolescent mental health issues, with an emphasis on early intervention. Using role-playing and simulations, you’ll learn how to to assess crises, provide initial help, and connect adolescents to appropriate care.

This FREE training includes lunch and your certification. Deadline to register is Sunday, February 9th.

Wednesday, February 12th | 9am - 5pm

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Rock Hill

1235 Springdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Biggest needs this week at HOPE:

Breakfast items, baking items, baked goods, jelly, green beans, condiments, diapers sizes newborn, 2,3,4, and 5.

Please make sure to check expiration dates!

Grace donated 74.4lbs of items/food in January! THANK YOU!

The Sanctuary Candle for the month of February is given by Lynne Watkins, in celebration of Amelia Jean Watkins, Millie, my first grandchild

The Altar Flowers for Sunday, February 9th are available to be sponsored.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

426 Oakland Avenue

Rock Hill, SC 29730

803.324.5295 www.gracerockhill.com

parishadmin@gracerockhill.com



(740) 312-5774 (Pastor Gregg’s cell)

(864) 230-3816 (Pastor Rachel’s cell)

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm