We Choose

We Choose is our ministry plan—it provides a framework for our church to pursue spiritual health and advance God's Kingdom both within and outside of our local congregations. We believe our mission of making disciples is intertwined with serving our communities at home and the global church.

O Come Emmanuel
Ministry Focused

A Different Christmas | O Come Emmanuel

December 26, 2020

Like everything else in 2020, Christmas Eve at Grace looked a little different this year. Instead of gathering for our traditional Christmas Eve services, we had the opportunity to participate in an online service that included O Come Emmanuel—a uni…

We Choose Fostering
Courageously Generous

Foster & Adopt | Seasonal Giving

December 21, 2020

This year, our primary seasonal giving focus was collecting gift cards for foster families in the Upstate. Our original goal was to collect 300, $100 gift cards, but thanks to your generosity, we have been able to give 327 gift cards to local foster…

Bill White
Courageously Generous

Affordable Housing Made Possible Through Generosity

December 16, 2020

Grace Church has had some amazing opportunities to partner financially with local organizations that care for and lift up the marginalized in our communities, particularly in the area of affordable housing. Not only do we provide financial support t…

Comeback Stories
Culturally Engaged

Prisoners Hear the Gospel Through JUMPSTART Ministry

December 8, 2020

One of our ministry partners is JUMPSTART—a gospel-centered organization that disciples current and former prisoners and assists with re-entry to society. Recently, we have had an opportunity to partner with JUMPSTART on an exciting new avenue to sh…

Safe Hug Windows
Courageously Generous

Seniors Embrace Loved Ones Through SafeHug Windows

December 1, 2020

While the limitations of the pandemic have been difficult for all of us, they have presented particularly isolating challenges for our Senior Honor members. Senior Honor is our elder care ministry, and many individuals have not been able to spend qu…

Ramirez Family
Faithfully Gathered

Get to Know Grace Staff: Melissa Ramirez (CCLS), Care and Recovery Coordinator

November 30, 2020

We have staff members in both central roles and campus staff roles all over the Upstate! We want you to get to know some of them as you stay updated on the life of our church. Click below to learn about one of our Care & Recovery staff members, …

Jasmine Road Couch Discussion
Culturally Engaged

Housing, Hope, and Healing Found Through Jasmine Road

November 23, 2020

One of our ministry partners is Jasmine Road—a two-year residential program for adult women survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. These women receive hope through housing, a meaningful work experience, and a loving community o…

Education Pods
Courageously Generous

Education Pods Make E-Learning Easier

November 16, 2020

The pandemic and E-learning have presented challenges for many families, particularly those with single parents or parents who are teachers. One way we are supporting these families is by facilitating an education pod at our Pelham campus! Grace has…

Students Fallstar Game
Ministry Focused

GCS Hosts First Ever Fallstar Game at Fluor Field

November 11, 2020

In a year when we have had to spend a lot of time apart, we are thrilled that over 1,300 Grace students and leaders were able to come together for Fallstar Game! This event featured opportunities for Fusion, 24Seven, and Forge students to hear bibli…