Life Change Joey & Joanna's Story
January 25, 2024
Sharing stories of life change is one way we testify to God’s faithfulness in our lives, connect with one another, and strengthen the unity of the church. This past weekend, Joey and Joanna Espinosa shared their experience of living and serving in Allendale county and in a Homes of Hope neighborhood.
College Students Gather for NEXT Retreat
January 22, 2024
NEXT is our ministry for college students and young adults, and this month, they gathered at Pine Cove for a retreat! Around 100 students and 30 volunteers participated, and it was a great opportunity for our college-age students to be challenged by God’s Word, worship together, and enjoy having fun away from the flow of their normal routines.
Front Porch Housing Update
January 17, 2024
Grace Church has been supporting and partnering with Front Porch Housing since before its launch in 2022. We are excited to be able to look back on 2023 and thank God for all the ways we have seen the residents of FPH flourish. Here are a few numbers to give you an idea of what has happened this year!
Men's Bible Study
January 10, 2024
All our campuses offer men’s studies, and there’s something unique that happens when a group of men gather and study God’s Word together. While most of our studies are short-term and topical in nature, at our Greer campus, a growing group of men have been meeting regularly on Wednesday mornings for the past year and half for consistent Bible study.
Seasonal Giving Spotlight
January 4, 2024
During the Christmas season this year, all our campuses served their communities through seasonal giving projects. Thank you to everyone who participated—this was a special way to show Jesus’ love to those around us. Each campus worked with one or more local partners, including senior living facilities, schools, DSS and foster families, and more. Here are just a few highlights:
Developing Relationships Greenville County Detention Center
December 14, 2023
Over the past few years, we have been developing a relationship with the Greenville County Detention Center (GCDC). We desire to support those at the Detention Center in tangible ways and be a light to both staff and those incarcerated. Here are a few ways we have sought to provide encouragement and connection.
Carolina High School Supporting Students
December 12, 2023
Over the past few years, our Downtown campus has developed a partnership with Carolina High School, which has a poverty index of over 88%, one of the highest in the state of South Carolina for high schools. One way we have supported these students is by helping to provide meals for athletes before their games.
Costa Rica Mission Trip
December 7, 2023
Over Thanksgiving break, a team of 16 students and 9 leaders from across several campuses served on a mission trip to Costa Rica! In partnership with Filter of Hope, they delivered water filters to members of the local community so they can have clean water.
Get to Know Grace Staff
December 4, 2023
We have staff members in both campus staff and central staff roles all over the Upstate! We want you to get to know some of them as you stay updated with what’s happening at Grace Church.