GRACE NOTES
September 28 - October 5, 2021
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For Worship services and Children's sermons please visit our YouTube channel.
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Race & Reconciliation of Rock Hill |
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Join us for the next community event TODAY - Tuesday, Sept. 28th at 7pm via Zoom.
We will learn about the progress being made with establishing the Rock Hill Citizens Review Board. Dr. Norma Gray, Ms. Twana Burris-Alcide, Esq and Wes Burton will provide an update and answer your questions.
Click HERE for the Zoom link. |
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Flu Shot Clinic at Grace!
We will be hosting a flu shot clinic NEXT Saturday, October 9th, from 9am- 1pm in the Fellowship Hall. Shots are available for people 3 years and older.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR SHOT HERE
With insurance, your shot will be free. If you do not have insurance and need cost information, please email Pr. Rachel.
Thanks to Robyn and Justin Anderson for connecting us to this great opportunity!
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There will be a service celebrating the life of Tina Lau at Grace this Saturday, October 2 at 11am. Members and friends of Grace are invited to attend the worship service. |
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Worship Assistant Rotations!
Click HERE for the new Worship Assistant Schedule.
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Schedule Conflicts:
Just like before, if you get scheduled for a Sunday when you'll be unavailable, we just need you to make a quick phone call to swap with another volunteer. Then, let somebody at the Church Office know about the change (so we can update the schedule). It's as easy as that!
Don't see your name? Want to join the rotation?
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Children's Choir began Sunday!
Led by Irene Pointon and supported by our Music Interns, Children's Choir is for K-5th graders, and meets most Sundays from 2:50 to 3:30pm.
Come learn music skills and songs to share! If you'd like more information, please contact Irene Pointon HERE.
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Meet Our New Music Interns! |
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Deja King
Hello! My name is Deja King. I’m from Charleston, SC and I am so excited to be awarded this opportunity.
I’m a Sophomore at Winthrop. I love to read almost anything on my free time. I also love to sing. I Stand for anything that is service above self.
I can’t wait to see what the next year holds.
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Josiah Johnson
My name is Josiah Johnson, and I am a student at Winthrop University. I am a music education major, and my instrument is voice. I am on the Chorale and Chamber choir at Winthrop. I have been singing for almost my whole life, went to all state all three years of high school, and have done regional ACDA. I am excited to join the Grace Lutheran team and am looking forward to making music with everyone!
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In their reports to Council each month, Pastor Gregg and Pastor Rachel conclude with some personal remarks that summarize the most recent period of their leadership here at Grace. Click HERE to read their September remarks.
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Sunday School classes for Grade 7 - Adult Sundays at 10:00am
Click each class name for more details
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Growing Across All Generations - Join Us!
Having made considerable progress on two of our 2021 Goals - Growing the Gospel and Ministry Excellence - we're now ready to work on the third!
Need a refresher on what we'll be doing? Watch Heather Litzinger tell us all about our projects for the Narthex, the Nursery, and the Youth Room:
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We need your support to get this goal accomplished!
Each project has specific talents needed:
Narthex: electrical/ lighting knowledge
Nursery: Painting, organizing, cleaning, decorating, shopping
Youth Room: Painting, organizing, cleaning, decorating, furniture building
If you'd like to be part of making this goal a reality, please click the button below for the project(s) you'd like to work on!
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6 Month Outreach Partnership Updates
We’ve been working with our Outreach Partnership Grant partners for 6 months now! Click HERE to learn how things are going with HOPE of Rock Hill, Pilgrims' Inn, and Community Cafe.
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Music Ministry Rehearsals |
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Grace Ringers meets on Monday evenings at 6:20pm.
Grace Alone meets on Monday evenings at 7:20pm; this group leads every week in the 8:30am service.
Parish Choir meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm; this ensemble sings in the 11:00am service.
I hope you will consider joining us! Contact Jeremy for more information.
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WELCM Dinners
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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Our partner, HOPE, has changing needs each week based on what is and isn't delivered to their food pantry. If you'd like to help with food donations, you can check this list each week to see what they need most! |
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Needs for this week:
+ Cans of green beans & corn
+ Pasta sauce
+ Pancake syrup
+ Toilet paper
+ Paper towels
+ Cleaning supplies
+ Menstrual products
+ Deodorant - men & women
*bold is especial need
Please take your donations to HOPE. Click HERE for drop-off times.
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HOPE is now open on Tuesday nights from 6-7:30pm for individuals needing assistance. |
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Click the image for our current
Grace Prayer List
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Click the image for our
Memorials & Honor Gifts
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Click the image for our
September Birthdays
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Click the image for our
October Birthdays
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The Sanctuary Candle for the month of September are given by Lynne and John Siegel in memory of Ruth Riggott Sliney.
The Sanctuary Candle for the month of October is given by
Donna and Rick Richter in honor of Pr. Gregg and Pr. Rachel.
The Altar Flowers for Sunday, October 3 are given by Ingrid and Rolf Stroeh in celebration of their 51st anniversary.
If you would like to sponsor Altar Flowers please click HERE.
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Good Samaritan Fund
Are you in need? How about someone you know? At the June meeting, Council voted to allocate the undesignated memorial funds from 2020 to the Good Samaritan Fund, with the intention that the funds might offer help to members of Grace who could use a little financial assistance. As one member of Council put it, "We need to help the helpers and not try to pour from an empty cup. Hopefully these resources can help with that."
To request assistance from this fund, please contact either of the pastors. All assistance is confidential.
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Taking Faith Home carries the previous Sunday's themes throughout the week. These devotions include daily Scripture readings, prayers, hymn suggestions, milestones, conversation starters, service opportunities, and at-home rituals.
Click HERE for the week of Sept. 26
Click HERE for the week of Oct. 3
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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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August Giving and Expenses |
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August Received $45,018
August Expenses $48,763
Budgeted to Spend $57,902
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YTD Received $385,468
YTD Expenses $383,302
YTD Budgeted to Spend $463,216
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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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