October 16, 2026

This Week's Announcements:

Congregational Meeting Notice

Upon receiving a report from the Officer Nominating Committee, the Session has called a congregational meeting this Sunday at the close of worship for the purpose of electing 3 Elders and 1 Trustee.

The nominees for your consideration are:

Linda Cossaboon - Congregational Care (Class of 2028)

Being involved with church has always been an important part of my life. I grew up attending the neighborhood church and that church, Trinity United Church of Christ holds many fond memories for me. This is the church where we were married, our children were baptized, but most of all this is the church where I found my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Shortly after our children were born, we moved to Bordentown New Jersey and this is where we resided and raised our family for the next 31 years. Through our neighbors we found Covenant Presbyterian Church, and this became “Our Church”. At Covenant I found myself over the years, along with Paul, serving the Lord in many different ways. Serving on Session, Board of Deacons, Congregational Life and Fellowship, Worship and Music and visiting our shut-ins. Upon retiring in September 2015 and moving to South Carolina, we knew it was important to find a church that we could call home. A church that not only preached the Gospel but lived it. We found that here at Grace Covenant. I have served on Session prior and feel humbled and blessed to once again be asked to serve in this capacity.

Sarah Lasitter - Worship (Class of 2028)

Sarah Lasitter has been a member since 1991 and has served as an elder several times, variously chairing Worship and CE and serving as Clerk of Session. She is completing a 2-year term as Worship Chair and will serve two more years if elected. She is a retired school psychologist and is grateful to have more time to spend on church work these days. 

Tami Wall - Christian Education (Class of 2028)

I have lived in the Greenville area my entire life and raised my daughter Casey and son Cody here. Growing up a ‘church rat’, I am a ‘grass roots’ Christian educator. I’ve made a career in the church arena since the age of 18- serving as youth camp; children’s director or as church educator in several churches and directing faith-based preschools. I am currently the director at John Knox Presbyterian Kindergarten. I actually attended kindergarten at Grace Covenant over sixty years ago. I began attending worship back in the spring and joined over the summer. I was drawn to the sincerity of Trish’s sermons and have come to love the warmth and vibrancy of this congregation and their focus on missions and social justice. I am enjoying singing in the choir. In my spare time I read, do art and visit my grandchildren. I look forward to adding, hopefully, my meager gifts to the wonderful ministry at Grace Covenant.

David Tinga - Trustee (Class of 2029)

I joined Grace Covenant in 1987 at the invitation of a neighbor. I have been privileged to serve as a Deacon and an Elder. Over the years I have participated in several areas of the church including the Fellowship committee, Property committee, Administration committee, Pastor Nominating committee, Officer Nominating committee , usher team and the communion prep team. I retired 5 years ago after a career as an insurance adjuster. I enjoy traveling and spending time with family.

In accordance with the Book of Order (G-2.0401), full opportunity shall be given for nominations from the floor by any active member of the congregation. Before making a nomination from the floor it is required that you obtain the permission of the person you wish to nominate.

All active members of the congregation may vote, so please plan to participate in this important business of the church at the conclusion of worship this Sunday.

Interested in Joining?

If you’ve found a church home at Grace Covenant and would like to make your connection more official, we would love to welcome you as

a member.

Membership isn’t about receiving special treatment—everyone who is part of our community is valued and welcomed. Rather, membership is a commitment: a way of saying, This is the community where I want to follow Jesus alongside others who are seeking to do the same.



A new member class will be offered soon. If you’re interested in joining—or simply want to learn more about Grace Covenant—please contact the church office. We’d be delighted to have you!

October is Water Month

Water is a precious resource that we often take for granted. Join the Water Mission at the Greenville Walk for Water on Saturday, November 7^th. Click here for more information.

Each week, Grace Covenant will be praying for a person who lives in a part of the world without access to clean water. This week, we are lifting up Melissa. Melissa and her family were displaced when hurricanes Eta and Iota tore through her community, destroying homes, factories, and crops. After the storm, Melissa said, " I want water [at home] more than electricity... Once we clean up here, we can make do with whatever we have, but I want safe water for my family. Friends like you enabled Water Mission to restore access to safe water in La Danta and many other communities reeling after the disaster.

What's Happening at Grace Covenant?

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 18^th at 11:30 AM - Children’s Sunday School

October 18^th at 11:30 AM - Called Congregational Meeting

October 18^th at 11:30 AM - Youth Group

October 20^th at 9:30 AM - Prayer Ministry

October 21^st at 5:30 PM - Handbell Choir Rehearsal

October 21^st at 6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

October 22^nd at 8:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study

October 22^nd at 6:00 PM - “A Politics of Value” - Indy Dennis

October 25^th at 9:15 AM - Adult Sunday School

October 25^th at 10:30 AM - Hosanna Brass and Children’s Choir

October 25^th at 11:30 AM - Soulos Lunch @ Mr. Salsa

October 25^th at 11:45 AM - Visioning Committee Meeting

October 26^th at 10:15 AM - Grace Readers

The Role of Women in Early Christianity

October 25^th - November 22^nd

Taught by Rev. Barbara Stoop

In the first two centuries, women were essential leaders in the early church. What were their roles, and how did those roles change as the hierarchy of the Christian church developed?

This Sunday (10/18) is the last week of "The Divine Dance" with Steven Huskey. Join Rev. Stoop in the cottage at 9:15 AM before Sunday worship for her session starting on Sunday, October 25^th!

Men's Bible

Study

Every Thursday

at 8:00 AM

in the Cottage

For those interested

in joining, contact

Paul Cossaboon

at (609) 712-0728

Adult Choir

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Sundays at 9:45 AM

All experience levels welcome,

no audition required

Contact Music Director

Emery Schramm for more information

Children's Sunday School

The children will meet with Rev. Barbara Stoop in the Education Wing after worship each Sunday.

Contact CE Chair

Stephanie Norton for

more information

Children's Choir

Every other Sunday after worship in the choir room

Contact Bev Stabler for more information

Prayer Ministry

Meeting 10/20, 11/3, & 11/17

at 9:30 AM

in the Parlor

Contact Roberta Gilles for more information

Handbell Choir

Wednesdays at 5:30 PM

All experience levels welcome,

no audition required

Contact Bev Stabler for more information

September 2026 Missions Monthly

In September, the disciples and congregation of Grace Covenant were involved in all these mission projects. On behalf of the Missions and Outreach committee, thank you for sharing your time, talents, energy, and money to help our community and beyond.

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. … Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:35-36, 40

Soup Kitchen, September 12: Team C, The Bowl Patrol, Captain Mike Broyles, served 78 meals + seconds.

Cooks: Barb and Norm St. John

Servers: Mike Broyles, Sarah Lasitter, Gail Meadors, Deb Sofield, Barbara Stoop, Janice Tucker, Curtis Wong

Team C dessert providers: Dotty Shoffner, Desert Coordinator; Janice Kammerer, Gail Meadors, Janice Tucker

Communion Food Collection: You gave 26 boxes of cereal and 18 individual packages of grits or Oatmeal for the Center for Community Services.

We provided professional clothing for a case manager referred by United Ministries and scrubs for an individual referred by Jasmine Road.

Social Justice Project: We continue to deliver food items to the Haitian Church in Fountain Inn every two weeks.

Other M+O projects:

We gave $500 to the Presbyterian Disaster Fund and $750 to the Conestee Nature Preserve Foundation.

Benevolences:  

5610 · Foothills Pres Unified Giving . . . $833.33

5625 · Center for Community Services . . . $141.67

5636 · Harvest Hope . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00

5637 · Habitat for Humanity . . . . . . . $108.33

5650 · United Ministries . . . . . . . . . $216.67

5652 · Water Mission . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00

5653 · UM Emergency Shelter . . . . . . . $ 83.33

5654 · Soteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 83.33

5666 - Compassion Kids . . . . . . . . . . $172.00

Your Missions and Outreach Committee members: David Brisbane, Seth Cooper, Kristie Tennent, Rebecca Huskey, and Steven Huskey.

September 2026 Financials

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Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

739 N. Main Street

Mauldin, SC 29662

(864) 288-3951