GRACE NOTES

Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2023

What's Going On At Grace

+Nov 5 - All Saints Sunday

-Stewardship Celebration Sunday

-Ministry Spending Plan Forum #1

+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 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!

On Sunday, November 5, we will commemorate members of Grace Lutheran Church who, in death, have joined the Church Triumphant during this year. Then, during the prayers we will name other loved ones who have died, yet remain close to our hearts.

If you would like us to include the name of a loved one who has died in the bulletin, click HERE. Names need to be shared by tomorrow night to be published in the bulletin.

This Sunday, we will hold our first Missional Spending Plan forum between worship services. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 10 am to discuss our MSP for 2024.

We will have a second forum on Nov 12 after the 11am service for those who wish to attend then instead.

To see the 2024 MSP in summary and in detail, click the buttons below.

Ladies in Faith Together

Retreat to Lutherock-

Nov 3^rd to 5^th

For more information contact:

Karen Harris- harrisak@comporium.net

Carla Harrison- cmharrison@comporium.net

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 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.

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!

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).

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.

100th Anniversary Slideshow

We give thanks for Chris Sherk, Melissa Tucker, Anne Cline Johnson, Sabrina Blanks, and so many others who contributed to this extensive project!

To watch the slideshow, click the video image.

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.

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!

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 5th are given by Becky Evans and Stephanie & Brian Beer in memory of Brian’s mother, Pat Beer

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