Grace Weekly

CHURCH OFFICER NOMINATIONS

Each year at Grace, we nominate fellow covenant partners (members) to serve in leadership as elders and deacons. This year's class of new leaders will serve a three-year commitment beginning January 1, 2026.

Grace, an ECO (A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians) congregation, is governed by the Session, which is composed of elders. The deacons provide care ministries to the congregation. Both elders and deacons are vital to the health of the congregation. These positions require different skills, talents, and gifts. Each has unique duties and requires different energies. Both deacons and elders are required to adhere to the ECO Essential Tenets.

You'll find more information and the nomination forms online HERE. The deadline is Monday, May 12.

VBS AMAZON WISH LIST AND DONATIONS

We can't take on such a big adventure without your help! Help us make VBS available for all kids by donating crafts, snacks and supplies from our Wishlist. More items have been added!

We also welcome monetary donations to purchase crafts, supplies and snacks to fuel this great big journey. With your donation, hundreds of kids will get to hear about a BIG God who loves them more than they could ever imagine. They will learn how amazing it is to follow Jesus and live the way He taught us. Please donate HERE.

Thank you for your generosity!

STUDENT MINISTRIES OPEN HOUSE

Student Ministries is hosting an Open House on May 4 at 12:15 p.m., in MT207, for anyone who wants to learn about some old, new, and interesting opportunities to be involved with our 6-12th graders! This is open for anyone who is curious, unsure, or excited about being around Student Ministries, whether as a host, a small group leader, an event leader, and/or more!

Let us know you're coming HERE!

GOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK

We celebrate the things that we have offered to God that are bearing fruit-- We celebrate what God is doing!

Grace celebrated a meaningful and joyful Easter weekend filled with community, reflection, and celebration. Holy Week observances began with a Maundy Thursday supper where families gathered for a shared meal, fellowship, and remembrance of Jesus’ Last Supper. On Good Friday, the congregation observed a solemn Tenebrae service, marking Christ’s crucifixion with scripture readings and candlelight. Easter Sunday brought the joy of the resurrection with four vibrant worship services. The sanctuary was filled with music, messages, flowers, and sharing life, as the Grace family joined in lively worship (and enjoyed treats from Grace baker competitors!) in celebration of the risen Christ. It was a powerful weekend of faith, connection, and hope! You may watch the Easter service HERE.

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

If you are out of town or unable to be here to worship in-person this week, please join us online via livestream HERE.

Sunday we will continue in the Gospel of Luke, looking into Luke 24:13-35 as part of the sermon series titled "Practicing the Way." Begin your week with us Sunday at 9:30 a.m.!

FINANCIAL UPDATE

As stewards of His gifts, it's important to know where we stand financially as a church. As always, your faithfulness to your pledge and the ministry of Grace and His Kingdom is greatly appreciated. You may present your gifts or set up a pledge online HERE. This is also the link to revise your pledge if you have been prayerfully reviewing The 5:10:5 Plan.

2025 Collections Goal $2,800,000

Actual 2025 collections to date $572,845 (as of 3/31/25)

Amount needed prior to year end $2,227,155

We are 25% through 2025 and have collected 20% of our annual goal. This puts our progress $117,565 behind our target as of March 31, 2025.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Summer is coming up fast and we know you are already making plans! Keep Grace a part of your summer by planning ahead with the latest Event Digest, available following worship each Sunday or online HERE.

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, April 28	Better Together Lunch INFO
Monday, April 28	G4 Young Adults INFO
Tuesday, April 29	Grace 812 INFO
Saturday, April 26	North Carolina Mission Trip registration closes INFO
Sunday, April 27	Spring EPIC course continues INFO
Sunday, May 4	Student Ministries Open House INFO
Saturday, May 10	Second Saturday Serve INFO
Sunday, May 11	Senior Recognition Sunday/Confirmation Sunday
Wednesday, May 21	Men's Life Lunch INFO
Monday, May 26-30	North Carolina Mission Trip INFO
Sunday, June 8	VBS Kickoff Party INFO
Monday, June 9	VBS begins INFO
Tuesday, June 17	Women's Summer Bible Study begins INFO

BEREAVEMENT

To view the latest Bereavement Report, please click here.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT GRACE?

Simply click on each button below to read all the respective Gather, Connect, Serve, and Together announcements.

Worship - worship services, giving opportunities, and leadership news
Equip - ministry groups and events for Adults, Children, and Students
Serve - opportunities for members to serve our communities
Together - news and updates about the people and friends of Grace