Ascend Camp Supports Kids, Teens, and Families
August 9, 2023
Ascend is a week-long camp for students ages 5–18 who have experienced the divorce of their parents or the loss of a loved one, and for children ages 6–11 who have a sibling with disabilities. This summer, we hosted Ascend at our Powdersville and Pelham campuses—over 75 kids and teens attended, and over 35 volunteers helped run the camps.
Replanted Conference Equips Foster & Adopt Families
August 8, 2023
Last fall, Grace hosted a simulcast of the Replanted Conference—a time away for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to be refreshed, equipped, and inspired. Many of our families benefited from the content and community, and they are excited about the conference coming up again this year.
Returning to the Gospel of John
August 1, 2023
After a summer of studying Short Books of the Bible and Not Mine, a series on stewardship, we are excited to return to the Gospel of John! To help us remember and refocus, we have a few resources to capture our imaginations and point our hearts towards what God has for us in John’s Gospel.
Mosaic Inspire Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
July 26, 2023
Mosaic Inspire is our weekday discipleship ministry for adults with disabilities, and last week, they celebrated their two-year anniversary! We are so thankful for all our participants, as well as our staff and volunteers who serve these individuals and their families.
Students Receive Training through Worship Equip
July 20, 2023
Last week, a group of about 50 students came together for Students Worship Equip. This was a unique opportunity for our students to receive training on why worship and serving are important, and to be developed in their musical and audio visual skills.
Anderson Foster & Adopt Families Connect
July 17, 2023
The heartbeat of our Foster & Adopt ministry happens at the campus level—where dedicated volunteers help connect families, provide support, and facilitate events. One example of the many ways this is happening across the Upstate is at our Anderson campus!
Mission Team Takes re|engage to Cape Verde
July 12, 2023
This year, a team from Grace Church was able to take re|engage content and minister to local pastors and ministry leaders in Cape Verde. Re|engage is a marriage ministry for all married couples, offering hope and encouragement through stories, teaching, and small group discussions.
Camp Staff Serve in Allendale, SC
July 5, 2023
Believe it or not, we are halfway through our summer of ministering in Allendale County through Camp Impact—a six-week day camp for children ages 5-12. Hosted by Fairfax First Baptist Church, Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, and Grace Church, Camp Impact aims to equip the next generation to make an impact for Christ in their schools and communities.
Learning from the Shortest Books of the Bible
June 28, 2023
This summer, we have been working our way through a unique sermon series—Short Books. One of our core values is being Biblically Oriented, which means we teach through books of the Bible in our weekend services, usually over the course of months.