Grace UMC News

MARCH 2015 Vol. 6 Issue 3

Jason’s Journal

“Nevertheless I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will

receive me with honor. Whom I have in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you. My flesh

and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:23-26

The season of Lent has begun. Lent is the time for the church to reflect upon our lives as

we consider the things of life we can put off so that we can take on more of the likeness of

Christ. The likeness of Christ has everything to do with how we are loving God and loving

others. A direct indication of how we are loving God and loving others is how we are treating

others. Are we treating others the same way we would like to be treated? All of these are things

for the church to consider during the reflective season of Lent.

The Psalm above is one I read a few weeks ago. I read this Psalm with Brady as we were

doing his nightly devotion. This Psalm hit home with me as we were preparing for my

grandfather's passing and as my mind and heart were also looking towards the season of Lent.

The psalmist was quick to remind his readers of the One who is always with us, who holds our

hand, and who leads us. The psalmist comes to a conclusion there is no one in heaven to serve

but God, and there is nothing on earth I desire other than you. This idea of desire reflects heavy

in our lives during the Lenten season. Lent calls for us to look deep at our desires, and to

consider if our desires are pulling us closer or away from God. What do you desire? Are your

desires on earth greater than your desire to honor God with your life? How do we honor God

with our lives? We love God with all that we have and love our neighbors as ourselves. Finally,

the psalmist wraps up neatly this Psalm with the ever present reality for all people. One day my

flesh and my heart may fail. Another Lenten thought is for the church to confront and look

intently at our own mortality, knowing that each of us at some time will move from this life to

the next. In this life, what has been your constant, what has been your strength, what has been

your overall desire?

May this season of Lent call us to take a deep look at our desires. May this season of

Lent push us closer to God in our relationship with Him and with others. May we love

recklessly and deeper than ever before. May we do all of these things so that the grace, love,

hope, mercy, forgiveness, and acceptance of Jesus Christ will be seen.

MARCH

BIRTHDAYS

2-Ivy Steepy 2-David Delgado 3-Alex DuBose 3-Addison Nickles 4-April Smith 4-Adam Hayes 5-Wayne Tucker 5-Mark Rice 7-Amy Botts 13-John Weston Culbreth 14-Elizabeth Davenport 16-Heather Stone 17-Sammi Rodgers 18-Beth Ware 20-Dave Herron 20-Amy Hannah 21-Samantha Timmerman 21-Brylie Hawthorne 22-Drew Biggerstaff 24-Hannah Horton 25-Marie Cadden 26-Emily McNair 27-Isaac Clark 28-Carol Hall 29-Carolyn Newell 30-Bennet Bush 30- Dylan Crawford 30-Nancy Shively

ANNIVERSARIES

1- Doris Timms 18-Fred & Lou Martin 20-Joe & Kathy Scoggins 23-David & Jennifer Delgado 24-Clyde & Annette Blanchett 25-Frank & Leesa Culbreth 25-Jason & Amber Wilson

Margaret Chandler (New Address)

913 Dodson Road

Donalds, SC 29638

Grace Hawthorne

c/o Abbeville Nursing Home

P. O. Box 190

Room 118

Abbeville, SC 29620

Doris Timms

365 Kay Road

Abbeville, SC 29620

Verna Morris

46 Hwy 72 East

Abbeville, SC 29620

Betty Jo Fuller

501 Maple St.

Abbeville, SC 29620

Sookie Able

c/o Abbeville Nursing Home

P. O. Box 190

Abbeville, SC 29620

Verna Henderson

13910 Golden Woods

San Antonio, TX 78249

Shannon Sutherland #273868

Manning Correctional Institute

MCI W 7 D 1

502 Beckman Drive

Columbia SC 29203

Bertha Weaver

c/o Abbeville Residential Care

294 Hwy 28 By Pass

Abbeville, SC 29620

Vera Hall

908 S. Main St.

Abbeville, SC 29620

Charles Lloyd (New Address)

116A Halcyon Court

Greenwood, SC 29649-6906

♥Birthday this month

ALTAR FLOWERS

March 1st Open

March 8th Jennifer Rowell

March 15th Open

March 22nd Open

March 29th Open

WEDNESDAY TABLES OF GRACE MEALS FOR MARCH

March 4th March 11th

Soup/Sandwiches Barbeque/Baked Beans/Slaw

Dessert/Tea/Coffee Dessert/Tea/Coffee

March 18th March 25th

Lasagna/Salad/Garlic Bread Baked Spaghetti/Salad

Dill Pickles/Dessert/Tea/Coffee Garlic Bread/Dessert/Tea/Coffee

Pray for our Church Family who are unable to be with us for worship each week.

Did you know? We have a team that goes to our County Farm Prison and ministers to the inmates by sharing music and devotion time every Tuesday.

It’s the Prison Ministry Team!

If you would like to place flowers in the church in honor or in memory of someone, please sign up on the bulleting board near the church office.

Pray for our College Students Taylor Driver Shaley Rice Allen Ellis

Matthew Bannister Eric Cheek

Amber Horton Will Cann

Turner Horton

In His Steps Ministry Rotations for MARCH

SUNDAY IN HIS STEPS ROTATIONS

Sanctuary Care

Mar. 1st Tommy & Susan Slay-David McMahan

Marissa & Ella Busbee

Mar. 8th Jennifer Rowell-GemB Poteat-Allyson Smith & family

Evelyn Sherwood

Mar. 15th Sammy & Dianne Sutherland-Perrin Seigler

Mar. 22nd Sandra & Roger Wilson—Bobby & Abby McCord

Mar. 29th Ayden Bernard-Brooke Rodgers-Issac Clark

Joey & Carson Ellis

Greeters

Mar. 1st Mark & Kelly Crawford & family

Mar. 8th Jerry & Alison Latham

Mar. 15th Rayford & June Prince

Mar. 22nd Terry & Nancy Erwin

Mar. 29th Lee & Kristin Hughes

Ushers

Mar. 1st Perrin Seigler-Jennifer Rowell-Wally Wilson-Dan Uldrick

Mar. 8th Ricky Whimbush-Boyd Purdy-Phil Bush-Philip Boyles

Mar. 15th David McMahan-Roger Wilson-Jerry Latham-Chuck Nash

Mar. 22nd Mike Hannah-Merritt McNair-Ray Hawthorne-David Smith

Mar. 29th Mark Crawford-Tim Collins-Keith Ellis-Doug New

Offering Counters

Mar. 1st Jim Rauton & Jerry Latham

Mar. 8th Rayford Prince & Judy Willis

Mar. 15th Chris Clark & Wayne Tucker

Mar. 22nd Leila Shaw & Steve Sutherland

Mar. 29th Jim Rauton & Jerry Latham (1st 5th Sunday)

Sunday Morning Prayer

Mar. 1st Don McCormick

Mar. 8th Mike Manly

Mar. 15th Rayford Prince

Mar. 22nd Pam Herron

Mar. 29th Lee Collins

Sunday Morning Scripture Reading

Mar. 1st Dian Norryce

Mar. 8th June Prince

Mar. 15th June Prince

Mar. 22nd Teresa Hesson

Mar. 29th Amy Tucker

Children’s Church (4 yr old—3rd Grade)

Mar. 1st MJ Biggerstaff-Ayden Bernard

Mar. 8th Carol Hall-GemB Poteat

Mar. 15th Krista Uldrick-Amy Tucker

Mar. 22nd Lake Clark-Carsen Ellis-Elliott Clark

Mar. 29th MJ Biggerstaff-Heather Stone

Upper Elementary

Mar. 1st Wendy Hughes & Cheyenne Ratliff

Mar. 8th Frankie & Emily McNair-Nathan Hall

Mar. 15th Wendy Hughes & Holly Broadwell

Mar. 22nd Kristin Hughes & Amy Hannah

Mar. 29th Wendy Hughes & Cheyenne Ratliff

Infant & Toddler Nursery—Sunday Worship

Mar. 1st Patty Culbreth-Amber Koerber-GemB Poteat

Mar. 8th Heather Stone-Crystal & Jonathon Wilson

Mar. 15th Tena Smith-Allyson Smith-Beth Ware

Mar. 22nd Alison Latham-Candice & Carson Ellis-Kathy Wilson

Mar. 29th Patty Culbreth-Amber Koerber-GemB Poteat(1st 5th Sun)

Nursery—Sunday School

Month of March—Amber Koerber & GemB Poteat

Acolytes

Mar. 1st Chase Henderson & Staten Rice

Mar. 8th Jake & Dylan Crawford

Mar. 15th Elliott & Issac Clark

Mar. 22nd Connor Nickles & Brady Wilson

Mar. 29th Drew Biggerstaff & Trent Tucker

WEDNESDAY IN HIS STEPS ROTATIONS

Grace Angels—Wednesday Nights

Mar. 4th Barbara Dudley & Mellie Driver

Mar. 11th Ann Hendricks-Teresa Hesson-Terry Erwin

Mar. 18th Tena Smith & Candice Ellis

Mar. 25th Doug New & Misty Nickles

Nursery & Preschool—Wednesday Nights

Mar. 4th GemB Poteat & Lake Clark

Mar. 11th Nancy L. Erwin & Doris New

Mar. 18th Carolyn Little & Ann Hendricks

Mar. 25th Crystal Wilson & Ann Hendricks

First Grade—Fifth Grade—Wednesday Nights

Month of March—Carol Hall & Wally Wilson

UNITED METHODIST MEN’S

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Sunday— March 1st

Beginning at 8:30 A.M.

Bring someone with you!!!

2015 Winter Bible Studies

†Mike Manly will still be leading a continuous study in the Harry Powell SS Class at 7:00 p.m.

† Disciple I—Teresa Hesson

† Son of God—Nancy G. Erwin

†Becoming More Than A Good Bible Study Girl—Miriam Ferguson –Begins Feb. 4th

†The Gospel of Luke—Jamie Nickles

†GIFT—”Responsibility” - Four Weeks—Jason Wilson—Lee Collins—Carol Hall

New Beginnings Circle will meet on

Monday, March 2nd at 6:30 p.m.

At Grace UMC hosted by

Teresa Hesson & Kathy Wilson

Mid Morning Circle will meet on

Monday, March 9th at 11:00 a.m. at the church

MEN’S PRAYER GROUP

There is a Men’s Prayer Group that meets every

Wednesday Morning at 8:00 a.m. at the church. All

WORSHIP BAND PRACTICE

EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 P.M.

Newsletter Deadline for April is Monday March 23rd

Grace’s Challenge….. To be in corporate prayer every Thursday during your

lunch for Grace. Pray boldly and specifically.

“I pray we have God sized visions and dreams when it comes to bringing God's kingdom to earth!” - Jason

OLD SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS NEEDED

The Faith Home is in need of our old Sunday School books.

Please donate your books by placing them in the marked box

for Faith Home in the church Library on the Adult

Wing.

Thank You! Sunday

School

Book

Our Deepest Sympathy to the families of

Leonard Samuel Ables

Grandfather of Jason Wilson

Mary Ada Derrick Boozer

Grandmother of Stephanie Hamby

Charles Sumner

Father of Allyson Smith and Mark Sumner

Mary Gail (Johnnie) Williams

Its that time again!

Relay for Life

Meeting

Tuesday—March 10th

We need volunteer musi-cians to play in the Wor-

ship Band. If you play an instru-

ment and would be willing to use your God given tal-

ent, contact Sara Waldrep.

Reminder that if you have upcoming events and or activities that will take place at Grace UMC—please notify the church office so that the infor-mation can be included in the

weekly bulletin as well as the newsletter.

DEADLINE REMINDER!

Information for the weekly bulletin is:

By Every Wednesday

Information for the monthly newsletter is:

3rd Monday of each month For the next months newsletter

You may call your information in or

Email me at gmcsecretary@wctel.net

We need musicians for the Worship Band! If you have a God given talent and would like to play in the Worship Band, please see Sara Waldrep

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 ESV

SENIORS IN ACTION LUNCHEON

The Seniors In Action will meet on Tuesday—March 17th at 12:00 noon at

Main Street UMC. This is open to all Seniors, so please come join us for some great food and fellowship. Please bring your favorite covered dish, as well as a

friend or two. Any questions, call Nancy Shively at 446-2892 “GRACE ON WHEELS” UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Sunday—March 22nd Sunday—April 26th Sunday—May 31st Won’t you pick a month and be the hands and feet of Jesus to feed the less fortunate! Contact Kimberly Moody if you can help on one of these months!

RELAY FOR LIFE KICK OFF

We will be kicking off Relay for Life on Sunday, March 15th. We will start a

Silent Auction on that day in addition to some other events. The Silent Auction

will be posted on tables in the front hall until Sunday, March 29th and will end during our 5th Sunday Fellow-ship Meal. Please see Kathy Bernard or Janice Haw-

thorne if you have any items you would like to donate to the auction or if you know of any businesses that would

donate items. Thanks and God Bless, Kathy & Janice

RESERVATION FORM

On Sunday, March 29th Grace UMC will have a church-wide luncheon immediately following the11:00 a.m. worship service. The church will provide fried chicken. Please sign up below if you plan to attend and mark what dish you plan to bring so we can plan accordingly. Family Name_____________________ Adults____ Children____ Phone Number_________________ I will bring the following: Side dish/vegetable______ Salad______ Dessert_____ Tell me what you need______ Phone #__________________ Fifth Sunday – March 29th

The Inside Scoop from the Youth Minister Grace AIM

Ministry

Its so easy to put a lot of importance on how we look to others. We hate it when we look bad or embarrass ourselves in front of others. I think a lot of the time we take this same way of thinking into our relationship with God. We don’t want to look silly to our friends, so we don’t really speak up about how God has changed our lives. We think our friends might think we’re dumb for believing in God and so we shut up. We think our silence is better than us possibly looking silly in front of our friends. So I have a simple question for you: Do you love God more than your reputation? Do you love God more than what others think about you. Would you stand up for God at your school, at your job, at home, or even in public if no one else did? Would you be bold enough to tell a friend how Jesus has changed your life? Or are you like most people who are afraid to tell others about Jesus. Are you afraid that someone will think you’re stupid because you believe in God. Are you willing to stand up for Jesus, even if it means possibly losing your reputation? That’s a big thing to consider. I challenge you to not let your reputation get in the way of telling others about who God is to you. Don’t let it shut you up or steer you away from sharing your faith. Choose to make God more important to you than your reputation!

Reminder that we have two chances every week that are locked in for our youth to meet during the year. Wednesday night bible study and Sunday night fellowships. Wed.

Nights start at 6 as well as Sun. Nights starting at 6. We encourage all youth grades 6-12 to come join us. If you have a youth and they are not involved I challenge you to make it a

priority for them. We have a great time and we are indeed family.

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. "Let

your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16

Anyone who says he is a Christian but doesn’t control his sharp tongue is just fooling himself, and his religion isn’t worth much. The Christian who is pure and without fault, from God the Father’s point of view, is the one who takes care of orphans and widows, and who remains true to

the Lord—not soiled and dirtied by his contacts with the world.

North Augusta, SC

Friday, April 17, 7 PM

First Baptist Church of North Augusta 625 Georgia Ave.,

North Augusta, SC 29841

Ticket Prices:

Group Tickets*

Groups of 10 or more.

$18

General Admission*

$21

VIP Experience*

Early entry approximately 30 minutes prior to

general admission doors, first come, first serve

seating in Priority VIP Seating Section, Secret

Keeper Girl Laminate and Backstage Experience

with Suzy and the cast. (Photo Op. & Autographs)

$33

To order tickets by phone, call 1-855-223-1008

What is a Secret Keeper Girl?

Well, she is lots of things! A Secret Keeper Girl values modesty, she surrounds herself with wise friends and she embraces Godly beauty. So, she keeps the deepest secrets of her beauty for just one man. But she also knows that she can share all of her heart secrets with her mom at any time. The coolest thing for you to know is that a Secret Keeper Girl is a masterpiece created by God. So whether you are new to Secret Keeper Girl or a SKG pro who’s been to an event, read “Secret Keeper” or al-ready had eight great dates with your momma, you, sweet girl, are a Secret Keeper Girl because you are a true masterpiece created by God’s hand.

What does the CRAZY HAIR TOUR look like? The Crazy Hair Tour — Secret Keeper Girl’s fourth themed tour — is a Bible-based relationship-building experience for moms and their tween daughters (typically ages 8-12). The two and a half hour event features a fun fashion show that demonstrates modesty, incredible balloon sculptures, bouncing beach ball competitions, mother/daughter conversation time & colorful confetti cannons and comes with a crazy proposal to get crazy. “It’s normal for a girl to be boy-crazy and be obsessed with fashion and beauty, but those crowd-pleasing choices have risks, so let’s get crazy!

The Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair Tour helps moms culti-vate God-crazy daughters who embrace inner beauty,

“Walk the Talk”

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BIGSTUF 2015

June 8, 2015

Panama City Beach, Florida

We need volunteers to go to Salkehatchie this sum-mer. If you are a Youth, College Student or Adult

and would like to go , please contact Lee Collins ASAP.

Grace AIM Ministr

y

SALKEHATCHIE DEPOSITS

For those youth and college students that are planning to go to Salkehatchie, there will be a $50.00 deposit due from each of you going to reserve your spot.

This deposit is due by Sunday, March 1st. Spots will be limited so make sure to get your deposit in.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the youth I would like to thank all of those who made donations and helped towards our Chick Fil A fundraiser. We raised over $2,800.00 for our BigStuf trip. Thanks again for supporting our young people.

Lee Collins

A reminder that we have two chances every week that are locked in for our youth to meet during the

year. Wednesday night bible study and

Sunday night fellowships. Wednesday Nights start at 6 as well as Sun. Nights starting at 6. We encourage all youth grades 6-12 to come join us. If you have a youth and they are not involved I challenge you to make it a priority for them. We have a great time

and we are indeed family.

Lee Collins

Youth Group Bible Studies

DATE NITE TIP

From “Focus on the Family”

Dollar Date With seven kids between us, date nights for my husband and me are rare treasures that require creativity and planning. Money is always tight in our large household, so recently I came up with the "Dollar Date." To begin our evening, I suggested a "dollar menu" dinner. We

only ordered things that were $1, and our total dinner was six bucks! We then went to the local dollar store and each purchased two treats to share. After that treasure hunt, we headed to the dollar theater and saw a great movie. We laughed and enjoyed our evening, knowing that we had stayed well within our limited budget. And we had treats left over to share with the kids when we got home! We will be doing the "Dollar Date" on a regular basis. I love the challenge of plan-ning dates that eliminate the stress of overspending. And I know my thrifty hus-band appreciates my effort. That doubles the enjoyment of our evenings out! —Kari Long, Alabama

There's an art – an elusive, delicate, almost indescribable art – to forging the kind of

marriage that not only enables the partners to spend enjoyable time with one

another, but which actually nurtures and encourages real togetherness. As you may

have already discovered, clinginess, control, and a demanding attitude that says, "I

want you to spend time with me, and I want it now!" can put a damper on a

relationship faster than almost anything else. So can a constant routine of "the same

old same old" all the time. The way to stay excited about being together is to

sprinkle in a judicious pinch of spice now and then. It's all about "getting outside

the box" every once in a while. In other words, it's a question of achieving the right

balance – like finding your rhythm in the dance and then improvising steps just for

the fun of it.

Current research indicates that thriving husbands and wives draw strength, energy,

and life from being in one another's company. Ironically, this does not mean that

they spend all of their time together. That's because healthy, vibrant relationships

require breathing space. They need the ebb and flow of independence and

togetherness. You can infuse this kind of experience into your marriage by making

room for novelty and variety and by working an element of the unexpected into

your date night plans.

Actor Lucas Neff has been quoted as saying, "That honeymoon phase is so much

fun in real life, when you meet and discover somebody new and fall in love and

chase them – the pursuit, and that climactic final moment of ultimate togetherness."

Whether he knows it or not, in these few words Neff has summed up the essence of

nearly all the world's great romantic comedies. He's given us Shakespeare's A

Midsummer Night's Dream in miniature – a quick snapshot of the push and pull, the

advance and retreat, the playful tug and release that make love between the sexes

such a hilariously stimulating and addictive game.

Couples who stay together tend to be couples who find ways to keep this kind of

hilarity and fun alive at the heart of their relationship. The fabric of their marriages

is strong because they know how to weave spaces into their times of togetherness

and maintain threads of connection even when apart. They do this by developing

meaningful traditions and rituals characterized by laughter and playfulness. They

don't just live under the same roof and sleep in the same bed. Instead, they're

intentional about building a blended life upon a firm foundation of common values,

interests, and goals. What's more, they keep their relationship vibrant by allowing it

to breathe – and by celebrating the surprising and serendipitous side of life every

chance they get. Dr. James Dobson-Focus on the Family

When asked how they managed to stay together for 65 years the woman replied: “we were born in a time when if some-

thing was broke you fixed it ….not throw it away”

I want to walk with you for

the rest of my life….

When couples love God First they love each other better.

"Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh' ? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." Matthew 19:4-6

Couples Corner

A “Note” from our Worship Leader

As a parent, I have quickly learned how important it is to watch what I do and say, for our

children are imitators of all we do, good or bad. I never realized how many bad habits I had until I saw

my own child starting to do those same things. Now don’t get me wrong! Making certain unattractive

faces when I’m angry or biting my nails when nervous aren’t the worst things a mother can do, but they

definitely aren’t traits I want my daughter to pick up. It’s when she starts to do these things that I

realize I’m not perfect, and I am definitely a work in progress as a mother. It also makes me realize that

because I love my child so much and know that she looks up to me, I want to set a good example for her

in all I do.

So how can I set that example? How can I be a good example as not only a parent but as a

person all around? Here in Ephesians, Paul tells the church that we are to be imitators of God, just as

children learn proper behavior from their parents. We as children of God have been adopted into his

family, and it’s because of our faith in Jesus Christ, the ultimate example of love, that we can choose to

live as he did. Just as our own children learn from us, we are to learn from our Father in Heaven and

imitate Him. Since God loves us, we are also called to walk in love, not only with those close to us but

with everyone.

We are to study and learn the ways in which Jesus lived and to take His lead so that we may be

examples to others here on Earth. Jesus was perfect so it’s hard to imagine that we can live like this,

but we have the Holy Spirit to help us in all we do. We as human beings often fail in our attempts to

live like Jesus did, but we are all works in progress and are called to be transformed by the renewal of

our minds (Romans12:2) We are to focus on whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable. If there is any excellence, if there is

anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8)

I have heard before that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. While my daughter may pick

up on some of those little bad habits of mine, I am so proud when she imitates those traits of love and

respect that her Dad and I have also tried to instill in her. How much more pleased is our Father in

Heaven when we imitate his ways and live in love with our brothers and sisters? So I pray that we may

be imitators of God, for whom we imitate is whom we model for others to follow.

Sara

5 1-2 Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly

what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love

was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of

himself to us. Love like that. Ephesians 5:1-2The Message (MSG)

Sunday School Class Information

Below is a description list of what Grace UMC offers

each Sunday during the Sunday School hour.

We have a class just for you.

Harry Powell Mens Bible Class

This class uses the traditional Methodist literature by Cokesbury and The Holy Bible. The class is made up of men that range

in age from 29 to 77. They support various missions financial and through prayer. You can always get a good cup of coffee in

this class.

Jack Woolbright Co-ed Class

This class uses the traditional Methodist literature by Cokesbury and The Holy Bible. The class is for all ages. They support

various missions financially and through prayer. class. All are welcome to attend.

Upper Elementary

This class uses the Wesley material for kids grade 3 through 5. This is a very interactive class that has a lesson and then at

times plays games. The kids love to read and act out the lesson and sometimes draw pictures that relate to the lesson.

Occasionally, they have treats. Also, They enjoy making cards for shut-ins.

Middle School

This class uses lecture and interactive class activities. Lately, they have been studying the book of James. Overall, the class

is geared toward bible study.

Truth Seekers

Over the past year, we have completed several studies by Andy Stanley, The Stanley studies addressed issues like being a

disciple and taking responsibility for your life. We have studied worship. And completed a study of the book of James and

Ephesians. This year we began with another Andy Stanley study of "5 Things God uses to Grow Your Faith." The class is very

interactive.

Growing in Grace

This class has studied Not A Fan and Gods at War - both by Kyle Idleman, "30 Life Principles" by Charles Stanley, and

Celebrating Discipline. This year we will be studying The Story by Max Lucado. As one study ends, the class votes on another

study which is then approved by the pastor and Sunday School Superintend. This is mainly a lecture class with some

interactive class input and discussion. The class supports various ministries or people in need through weekly giving, by

working the church parking lot for the football games, and through prayer.

Preschool

This class uses Grow, Proclaim, Serve by Cokesbury. This is an interactive class that has a lesson, treats, and they do crafts.

Bible 101

They are just finishing Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman. Previously, they have studied 30 Life Principles by Dr. Charles Stanley, the

books of James 1, 2, 3, John, Jude, and Titus. As one study ends, the class votes on another study which is then approved by

the pastor and Sunday School Superintend. This class enjoys discussing their class material. They have a family atmosphere

with no regard to age, marital status, etc. Also, the class supports missions through their time, money, and prayers.

Ladies Bible Class

This class uses the traditional Methodist literature by Cokesbury and The Holy Bible. The class is made up of women of

various ages. They support various missions through prayer. All are welcome to attend

Girls of Grace

The Girls of Grace will meet

on March 19th

At 6:00 p.m.

Place TBA—Watch for

More information

Don’t forget to bring your peanut butter for

United Christian Ministries for the month of March!

Kairos Training

Saturday—March 7th 9:30—4:00 p.m. Grace UMC

“GRACE ON WHEELS”

Will run on Sunday, March 22nd

Immediately following the Worship service.

If you would be willing to help, please contact

“I was in prison and you visited me”

Matthew 25:36

Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay

him for his deed. Proverbs 19:17

Peanut Butter Drive Winners for February

We are excited to announce that 234 jars of peanut butter were collected for the food pantry! The point

of this drive was to remind everyone that we are the "peanut butter church". It's easy to forget sometimes so we are hoping this helped give your memory a boost. Continue to pick up a jar

when you buy your groceries.

As promised, the classes that brought in the most jars will re-ceive Krispy Kreme donuts next Sunday, Mar. 1st. The winning

adult class is the Jack Woolbright class with an amazing 76 jars! The winning children's class is the Preschool class with 25 jars!

Congratulations to both of these classes.

Sunday School teachers from the other classes....if you are in-terested in purchasing donuts for your class please email MJ

Biggerstaff at mjnbiggerstaff@yahoo.com by Saturday morning. I will be glad to pick up these orders when I get the others. 1

dozen glazed will be $6.80 including tax. Thanks. Outreach and The Girls of Grace

Church Wide Fellowship Meal

On Sunday-March 29th

Immediately following Worship Service

Be sure and fill out a sign up sheet and share what you will

Men’s Kairos Weekend

March 12th—March 15th

McCormick Correctional Institution

These are a few things you can do to help make this a successful ministry weekend:

Pray-Please pray for the team who will be sharing their faith with a selected group of residents in McCormick. (See the

Sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway).

Write Letters-Please write a note of encouragement to the 42 in-mates that will be involved in each weekend.

Bake Cookies-Six thousand dozen cookies are needed for each week-end.

Decorate Placemats & Posters-It is especially meaningful when the residents are given a placemat to eat on that is decorated by a child.

ADULT EXERCISE CLASSES GOING ON

We are having an adult exercise class on Thursday nights at 5:30 in the Youth Room. These classes will run through March. If you have questions please see Janice Hawthorne, Kathy Bernard or Beth Henderson.

MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 21:9

IF YOU DON’T INTRODUCE YOUR CHILDREN TO CHRIST, THEN YOU WILL NEVER SEE THEM AGAIN. IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING

YOU CAN DO.

-DR. JAMES DOBSON-

SAVE THE DATE!

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday—April 4th

Grace UMC

What is Palm Sunday?

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. “A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread

them on the road. The crowds went ahead of Him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of Da-vid!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 21:8-9

For God so loved the world

that He gave his only

begotten son, that

whosoever believeth in Him

should not perish but have

eternal life. John 3:16 Mark 8:34

9:45

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:30 UMM Breakfast

9:45 SS 11:00 Worship

6:00 Youth Fellowship

Salkehatchie Deposit

Due

2 6:30 New Beg. Circle

Grace UMC

3 6:30 Worship Band

Practice

4 8:00 Men’s Prayer

6:00 Tables of Grace

7:00 Bible Studies

7:00 Children’s Act.

7:00 Youth Act.

5 11:00 Staff Meeting

12:00 Pray for Grace UMC

5:30 Exercise Class

Men’s Walk to

Emmaus

6

7 9:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Kairos Training

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9:45 SS 11:00 Worship

6:00 Youth Fellowship

Daylight Savings Time

Begins

9 11:00 Mid Morning

Circle

6:00 Outreach Mtg.

10

6:00 Relay for Life Mt

6:30 Worship Band

Practice

11 8:00 Men’s Prayer

6:00 Tables of Grace

7:00 Bible Studies

7:00 Children’s Act.

7:00 Youth Act.

12 12:00 Pray for Grace UMC

5:30 Exercise Class

Women’s Walk to

Emmaus

Men’s Kairos Weekend

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15 Relay For Life Kickoff Silent Auction Begins 9:45 SS

11:00 Worship

2:00-4:00 pm

Private Event

Kitchen/Youth Rsvd.

6:00 Youth Fellowship

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17 12:00 Seniors in Action

Main St. UMC

6:30 Worship Band

Practice

18

8:00 Men’s Prayer

6:00 Tables of Grace

6:00 Children Activity

7:00 Ash Wednesday

Service

19

12:00 Pray for Grace UMC

5:30 Exercise Class

6:00 Girls of Grace

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22

9:45 SS

11:00 Worship

12:00 Grace on Wheels

Kitchen Rsvd.

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24 6:30 Worship Band

Practice

25 8:00 Men’s Prayer

6:00 Tables of Grace

7:00 Bible Studies

7:00 Children’s Act.

7:00 Youth Act.

26 12:00 Pray for Grace UMC

5:30 Exercise Class

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29 9:45 SS 11:00 Worship

12:00 Church Wide

Fellowship Meal/Auction

6:00 Youth Fellowship

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31 6:30 Worship Band

Practice

2015

See! The winter is past, the cold is over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth. The Season of sing-

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Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make

your wants known to God. Philippians 4: 6

How To Become A Christian A=Admit you are a sinner

B=Believe Jesus is the son of God C=Confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart

that God raised Jesus from the dead—you WILL be saved. <>< Romans Road ><>

Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 Romans 10:13 Romans 10: 9

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