GET INVOLVED
Something for everyone. Join us!
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
Deepen your faith and connection with God and others through Sunday School from 9:30am to 10:15am each Sunday!
There are classes for all ages from nursery-age children through adults! Check in at Benedict Hall for locations of each class.
For Children's Sunday School, if you have not already, here is a link to register!
Note: There will be no Sunday School on 11/26 or 12/24.
KIDS ANCHOR CLUB
GRADES K-5
Sunday 10:30am Service
Each Sunday morning for the 10:30am service, children get to participate in their own lesson shortly after Church begins. Children grades K-5 are instructed to follow the teacher for a loving lesson that correlates to the current readings for that Sunday. Anchor Club is very popular! Bible lessons are taught in such a way that every child gets to participate and learn.
For questions, email Harmon at harmon@graceop.net.
YOUTH MINISTRY
6-12TH GRADERS
Sundays 5-7pm
We love our youth! Life can get complicated once you cross that nebulous threshold into adulthood. There are complicated decisions. The youth ministry of our church provides a welcoming atmosphere for 6-12th Graders on Sundays from 5-7pm.
Email the churchoffice@graceop.net for more information.
CHOIR & MUSIC
All singers, join our choir! All musicians, let's make some music!
Choir - If you enjoy singing, learning new music, making friends, and helping lead out with worship, why not join the Choir. We meet on Sunday mornings to practice for the 10:30am service. If you are interested, please contact Jim Wright jimwright@graceop.net .
Handbell Ensemble- Handbell Ensemble rehearses Wednesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm. If you are interested in learning more about joining Handbells, contact Jim Wright jimwright@graceop.net.
Other musicians tell us what instrument you play and we'll get you involved! Please contact our Music Director, Jim Wright at music@graceop.net for details.
ALTAR GUILD
Setting up Sacred Space
Setting the Lord’s Table for Sunday Eucharistic worship is performed by two or three member Teams who meet on Friday or Saturday to make these preparations. Using the bulletin, hymn numbers are pulled/placed on hymn boards, candles are oiled, altar hangings are changed based on the church season, linens are replaced if soiled, gospel, lectionary and missal books are marked, chalices, patens, water and wine cruets are made ready and these along with collection plates are placed on the altar and credence tables. Following Sunday worship, the team members will remove and clean items. Approximate time for set up is one and one half hours for church and chapel and 15 to 20 minutes following the Sunday Church Eucharist.
Contact: Liz Reiswig, itmish@bellsouth.net
SUNDAY WORSHIP TEAM
Help serve and be a part of Worship.
For more information about :
Acolytes, Readers, Ushers, Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Contact- Liz Wright at ewright0108@bellsouth.net
Intercessory Prayer Team
Contact- Karen Swinson at kswinson@agentlink.net
FLOWER GUILD
Join our creative bunch to arrange beautiful flower displays for our altar. No need to be a pro, we're not! Contact Vicki Roberts at vicro444@aol.com for more information.
HOSPITALITY
Help foster fellowship and community by providing snacks after church services or helping with our monthly Sunday Lunch Socials. Please see below for contact information for more details.
Sunday Service Hospitality
Contact: churchoffice@graceop.net
Sunday Lunch Socials
Contact: Doris Latour at dorislatour@gmail.com
GRACE LADIES
The Grace Ladies connect on an ongoing basis for fellowship and fun including weekly virtual fellowship and lunches. Contact the Church Office at churchoffice@graceop.net for more information.
MEN'S GRILL & CHILL
1st Thursday Monthly
The 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30pm, the men gather at Benedict Hall next to the Chapel. Just bring your favorite beverage and something to grill. A great way to relax during the week! Sides provided. Come grill with us!
Contact Ryan King for more information at rking1304@gmail.com .
PRAYER SHAWL
Join our Prayer Shawl group to knit beautiful prayer shawls and blankets for those who are sick or in need of comfort. We also make shawls for Wounded Warriors that are blessed and given to Camp Weed’s retreat. This group meets on Wednesday mornings and training is available.
Contact: Clara Sanchez mcs33065@aim.com
OUTREACH
We support a number of community outreach organizations and also engage in our own outreach ministries throughout the year as we aim to be the hands and feet of Christ to our neighbors. Some of these organizations and ministries include:
*Clothes Closet
*Community Health Outreach
*Waste Not/Want Not
*Hygiene Kits for the Homeless
*Giving Trees Ministry (Christmas)
*Evangelism
For more information or to get involved, please contact- Donna Mapel at churchoffice@graceop.net
BEEKEEPING!
That's right, we have bees. Truly God's creatures! Our bees are busy working on honey to sell in the future. Connect with Susan and Greg Howard to participate in this fascinating ministry: susan1putt@gmail.com
MINISTRY OF MEALS
Come help those in need by providing meals for those recovering from an illness or a hospital stay. To get involved, please contact Pat McHugh at patmchugh70@yahoo.com.
HELPING HANDS FUNERAL MINISTRY
This ministry provides funeral receptions as requested by church members. For more information, contact Doris Latour at dorislatour@gmail.com.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Join the Property Committee to help with maintenance projects around the church grounds. For more information, contact the Vestry at: Vestry@graceop.net.