Upcoming events this summer!

One Service, One Family July 5 - September 6: Grace FAMILY and friends! This summer we will come together as family each Sunday! We will worship together at 10am and then head to the Eagle's Nest and back lawn for fellowship and special treats! (8:30am service will resume September 13)

Mid-Summer Mix 2026

• Faith & Finance Class - Thursdays 6-8pm beginning July 9: Are you ready to experience freedom and joy in your financial life? Join us for a powerful 10-week Faith & Finance class designed to help you develop a healthy relationship with money while aligning your finances with your faith. Each session will include teaching, discussion and encouragement in a supportive community setting. Meals will be provided each week, so come ready to learn, connect and grow! Register HERE.

• Women's Study - Life of the Beloved - Sundays 4-5:30pm beginning July 12: Join us for a meaningful 6-week group as we read and reflect on Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen. Together, we'll explore our identity as God's beloved and engage in honest conversation, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Come connect, share, and be renewed - this is a space for community, reflection, and deeper faith. All women are welcome! Register HERE.

• Let Justice Roll Down - Mondays 6:30-8:30pm beginning July 6: Join us for a 6-week book study of Let Justice Roll Down by Dr. John Perkins, a powerful call to live out the Gospel through justice, reconciliation, and community transformation. Dr. Perkins, who passed away this year, leaves a lasting legacy of faithful witness-reminding us that followers of Christ are called not only to believe, but to actively pursue justice and love our neighbors well. Come connect, share, and be renewed as we build community. reflect together and grow as justice-seeking disciples who love our neighbors well. Register HERE. 

• College-Age Bible Study - Thursdays 6:30-8pm beginning July 9: Gather with other young adults to study scripture and consider hour faith informs and fuels your life. This study is being led by Marty and Andrea Blevins. The group will meet for 6 weeks starting July 9. They will meet from 6:30-8pm here at Grace. It is for anyone ages 18-22. If you are in Grad school, you are also invited. For more details or questions contact Marty 336-685-1256 gomarty@gmail.com. No registration required.

Covenantor Class - July 18: Want to know more about what it means to be FAMILY at Grace? Come to our Covenantor Class, Saturday, July 18, 9am-noon, for people who want to consider joining our church. You will hear from the staff, learn about the ministries and vision of the church, and look more deeply at our beliefs and theology. Light breakfast is provided. Childcare is available with registration. Register here.

WCF Casserole Night - July 22: Let’s make some yummy Chicken Divan for our Wednesday night guests. These casseroles can be made 3 days ahead of time and placed in the glass refrigerator in Room 105 on the preceding Sunday morning on your way to service! You may also bring them Monday or Tuesday during office hours...or Wednesday, July 22 before 5:00pm thoroughly cooked and hot. Please follow this recipe. We need 12 large casseroles in all. Aluminum pans and printed recipes are available in Room 105. Sign-up here.

Say Yes Fest - August 2: Wanting to use your unique gifts for the Kingdom? Come check out Say Yes Fest!! Sunday, August 2nd, immediately after worship service, you can meet team leaders and members and find your fit! The Realm team will be available to help you with the app as well. You can also explore and sign up for teams at www.gracegso.org/serve. We look forward to serving with you! 

WCF Casserole Night - August 26: Let’s make some yummy Chicken Divan for our Wednesday night guests. These casseroles can be made 3 days ahead of time and placed in the glass refrigerator in Room 105 on the preceding Sunday morning on your way to service! You may also bring them Monday or Tuesday during office hours...or Wednesday, August 26 before 5:00pm thoroughly cooked and hot. Please follow this recipe. We need 12 large casseroles in all. Aluminum pans and printed recipes are available in Room 105. Registration opens soon.

Baptism on the Lawn and Affirmation of Faith - August 30, 9am: Are you new to faith or getting serious about your faith? Do you feel the Spirit inviting you to take the next steps of discipleship? You should consider getting baptized or participating in our affirmation of faith.

Baptism is an important step in our faith journey. Why do we practice Baptism here at Grace? Here is what our constitution says concerning Baptism: We believe the Lord Jesus Christ instituted two ordinances to be observed by all believers until His return, Baptism and The Lord’s Supper (Communion). Their observance by all believers is urged (Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 11:23-26). Kids 2nd -5th grade need to have completed New Life class to be baptized.

Affirmation of faith is for men and women who have been baptized previously but are in a season where their faith life is being renewed or coming alive in a new way and they want to mark that reality with their faith community. They will write their story and have it read in the service just like the folks getting baptized but instead of getting in the water, they will be anointed with oil and prayed over by the elders.

If you would like to be baptized or participate in affirmation of faith, please register HERE by August 13.

Baptism on the Lawn Potluck Lunch - August 30: It’s time for Baptism on the Lawn! We are excited to gather together to celebrate baptisms, share a potluck lunch and play field day games! Whoop, whoop! We’ll first meet in the Sanctuary for worship at 9am (kids too!). Please bring your lawn chairs for baptism on the front lawn. Please let us know how many will be coming with you and also what dish you’ll be bringing for the potluck - entrée, side dish or dessert. Sign-up here.

GraceKids classes closed August 30 & September 6. Promotion Sunday will be September 13.

Volunteer needs:

There are many ways to serve our church body! Here are a few needs for 2026:

• FAMILY group leaders for upcoming Fall groups campaign email lsimmons@grcegso.org
• GraceKids Buddies
• First Touch ushers
• Visitor's Welcome Team

 Visit gracegso.org/serve

Community Engagement Opportunities:

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WEEKLY AT GRACE

SUNDAY: Join us for worship in person or online every Sunday….

• In person services 10am
• Online services – Regular Sunday Services premiere on our YouTube Channel at 1pm.
• GraceKids 10 am: 2 months – 5th grade (classrooms closed Aug 30 & Sept 6)

WEDNESDAY: Wednesday Community Fellowship dinner is provided every Wednesday at 5:45pm in our sanctuary. All who need a hot meal are welcome! Children are served with their parents/guardians at the family table.

MORE AT GRACE

Grace Groups – Get involved in a community here at Grace…we were never meant to do life alone! Join one of our FAMILY groups… CLICK HERE for more info & to sign up.

Prayer Requests – We want to pray for you! Prayer requests can be submitted HERE.

Giving – Giving is an act of worship to God. We want our church to maintain a strong financial position in order to minister and impact our community now and in the months to come. Please consider giving online HERE.

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