NEWS & NOTES
POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND
You are invited! Come mingle with our childcare families on Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 PM and enjoy a popsicle. This is a great opportunity to meet the families we serve in the childcare center. The more the merrier! Contact Sarah Krajewski if you have any questions or thoughts to share.
DOWNLOAD THE NEW APP!
More than 70 people have downloaded the new Grace App so far! Don't be left out. Get it from one of the links below to find devotional resources, join a Grace group, give an offering, and stay connected to your church. TV apps are also available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Google TV. Search "Grace Lutheran Church-NC".
WELS LABOR DAY RETREAT
You are invited! WELS members from all over gather at Camp Danbee in the Berkshires on the shores of Lake Ashmere in Peru, MA to, grow in the Word and in a bond of Christian fellowship Labor Day weekend, September 5-7, 2026. There are activities for adults and children! Check out the website WELS Labor Day Retreat and consider joining your brothers and sisters in Christ. You can join the retreat's Facebook page too. Registration is open!
KNIGHT'S GAME
Save the Date! Grace will have a night at the ballpark on Saturday, September 12th at 5:35 PM when the Knights square off against the Buffalo Bison. Ticket prices include a meal before the game! Contact Sarah Krajewski if you have any questions. Tickets will be available for purchase at the beginning of August.
GRIEF SHARE
You are invited! This 13-week course is for anyone struggling with the death of a loved one - whether recently or a long time ago. Death stings even after years pass. Grief Share reminds you of God's promises, teaches coping strategies, provides emotional validation, and offers a community. The course is led by Staff Minister Brent Bitter and will begin Thursday, September 17 at 6:00PM. REGISTER HERE to participate.
WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD
You are invited! We'll resume our small group Bible study on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 PM. We'll continue with The Whole Bible Project and the study GALATIANS: Liberated to Live for Christ. We begin with a hymn and a prayer before the study. CLICK HERE to join the group. Speak with Staff Minister Brent Bitter if you have questions!
YOUNG ADULT GROUP
Calling All Adults in their 20's/30's! You are invited to the next monthly get-together on Friday, September 18 at 6:00 PM. We'll enjoy pizza at church and begin the study, EQUIPPED: The Armor of God for Everyday Struggles. We'll meet at a local establishment for fellowship after the study. Interested? CLICK HERE to let us know you are coming. Questions? Contact Staff Minister Brent Bitter.
MEN'S GROUP
Calling All Men! The first monthly meeting of Grace's men's group will be over breakfast on September 26 at 8:30 AM at LePeep in the Promenade at Carolina Reserve located at 7710-100 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC 29707. We'll have a devotion and simply enjoy fellowship together. Do you plan to come? CLICK HERE to sign up! Contact Scott Turriff with any questions.
AV VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Grace needs volunteers to operate the A/V booth! This includes adjusting sound levels, advancing the Powerpoint slides, and monitoring the livestream. No experience is necessary! If you are willing to learn and operate our system, reach out to Staff Minister Brent Bitter to receive training and volunteer for a Sunday!
ONLINE GIVING UPDATE
Grace changed its giving platform to integrate with our people management system! If you are a recurring online giver, please visit grace-charlotte.org and click "Give an Offering", set up a new account, and schedule your offering. Then be sure to cancel your recurring offering on our old platform HERE. Please consider giving online! It ensures accurate record keeping and makes life easier for our Financial Secretary. NOTE: 3.5% of your offering goes to bank fees if you use a credit card. Only 1% if you give by ACH from your bank account. Contact Brent Bitter with any questions.
CALLING A NEW PASTOR
Pastor Dennis Strong is serving as our vacancy pastor. His contact information is: (612) 709-4772 or dennisstrong83@gmail.com.
Grace called Pastor Aaron Schultz from Messiah in Green Bay, WI to serve as our pastor. Feel welcome to reach out to him on his cell: (920) 784-4728 or by email: pastorschultz@messiahgb.org.