GRACE NOTES
April 27 - May 4, 2021
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RETURNING WITH GRACE
As Council continues to discern the best way back to a more robust in-person ministry, we are asking for feedback from all members of Grace. Please click on the link below to complete a brief survey and share your thoughts with our leadership.
This survey will be active through May 12 and a summary of the responses will be available on May 18.
If you would like to complete a paper survey instead, please contact the Church Office (803-324-5295) and we will make sure you have a paper copy in the next few days.
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We will offer in-person worship this week, Sunday, May 2. In order to attend worship with us, we ask that you sign up ahead of time.
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Click the video image for the
worship service for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 25.
Click here for the worship guide.
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Each Sunday we continue to worship together online. These services are posted on the Grace Facebook page and on our website.
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Sundays with Grace
Our Sunday morning worship and fellowship opportunities are going strong!
Facebook Premiere worship begins at 11am
Facebook Live Coffee Hour starts at noon
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WORSHIP ASSISTANT VIDEOS CONTINUE
Worship assistant videos are still needed!
For the past year, we've been asking for videos from home, but now we are also welcoming videos recorded at Grace during the week.
If you have been waiting because you are not quite sure about the recording process yourself, why not sign up, and simply schedule a time to come lead from the pulpit? We will make it easy!
And if you prefer to help us out by sending a video from right where you are, we are just as grateful for those, too.
Please click here to view the sign up for the next several weeks. Pr. Gregg will contact you with the details you'll need.
Thanks to all who have helped lead us in worship so far and all those who will be leading us in the weeks to come!
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Wanted: Finance Chairperson |
Grace is blessed with several strong financial officers and a dedicated committee, too. All we need now is someone to be the chair. The Finance Committee chairperson calls regular meetings and passes the committee's recommendations on to Council. No financial expertise is even required (just a willing spirit). If you think you might be the right person for the job, please contact the Church Office today!
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April Remarks from Our Pastors |
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 on the image to read their April Remarks. |
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2021 Altar Flower Sign-Up
It has been a long-standing tradition at Grace for members to sponsor the weekly flowers to honor or in memory of family and friends.
Instructions and information about the flowers are on the signup page.
If you are uncomfortable using the on-line sign-up or do not have access, please contact the Church office (803-324-5295 or parishadmin@gracerockhill.com).
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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 April 25
Click here for the week of May 2
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Men's Bible Study
Join us for conversation about one of the more fascinating books of Scripture: Revelation.
Using an overview written by Max Lucado, we will be talking about some of the themes present in Revelation and how they impact our lives. The group meets Sundays at 9:30 for about an hour. Contact Pr. Gregg to be added to our group. |
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Thank you for providing Easter Baskets of Blessings!
Many Grace members helped brighten Easter for 50 members of Meals on Wheels. Thank you for taking time to care for our neighbors! We are especially grateful to Vivian Robinson for organizing this project. We received this thank-you note from one of the recipients:
"I want to thank everyone who contributed to this wonderful assortment of gifts and in a dish pan that fits beautifully in my sink. I was like a kid at Christmas going through all the items. I can use everything... Thank you again and many blessings to all of you."
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Offering Our Gifts to God
Part of our worship is offering our gifts to God. While we are apart, it is still faithful to offer our gifts. You can give in several ways:
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Give online by clicking here (and 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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Gifts & Talents Pictures
Our worship has been enhanced by your photos of projects, experiences, and joys - thank you for sharing!
We would love to see more of what you're doing - please send photos to our Video Editor, Craig Allen by clicking here.
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Click the image for
our current
Grace Prayer List
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Click the image for
our current
Memorials & Honor Gifts
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Click the image
for our
April Birthdays
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Click the image
for our
May Birthdays
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The Sanctuary Candle for the month of April is given by
Judy and Sig Huitt.
The Sanctuary Candle for the month of May is given by
Lynne and John Siegel in memory of William J Sliney.
The Altar Flowers for Sunday, May 2 are given by
Frances and Walker Stockley to the Glory of God and
in celebration of our wedding anniversary.
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Covid-19 Information and Updates
Click here for information regarding local sources for the Covid-19 vaccines.
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Our Daily Bread Devotionals |
If you would like us to mail you a copy of the March, April, and May devotional, please email the church office.
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Can We Help?
If you are in need of help (of any kind), please reach out to the pastors. We can find connections to resources and/or support together. We want to walk with you. Please call or email us.
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March Giving and Expenses
March Received $45,477
March Expenses $69,864
Budgeted to Spend $57,902
YTD Received $148,178
YTD Expenses $154,682
YTD Budgeted to Spend $173,706
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Stay connected! Click on the links below! |
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In-person activities at
Grace Lutheran Church are suspended until further notice.
At this time, please do not come
to the church building.
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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