Our middle, high school, & college students have had an eventful summer, & there's no slowing down on the horizon! Over these last two months, we've offered more than 25 opportunities for student connection, Christian education, & service, & our Sunday Night Student Ministry Kickoff on July 27 will mark the beginning of another journey together following Jesus & discovering the passion, promise, place, & purpose God has for each of us. If you have a student in your life, make sure to share with them about the awesome things happening here, & if you'd like to learn more about how you can partner in our ministry to students, let's get in touch!
-Rebekah Bryant, Director of Student Ministries
"They've Turned the World Upside Down" - Sunday, July 27, 2025
Acts 17 tells a story of the apostles causing so much trouble they are accused of “turning the world upside down.” They are attacked and dragged before the authorities. Why did their words and actions cause so much trouble, and how and when does our faith get us into trouble?
Prepare for worship by reading the following scripture passages: Psalm 85 and Acts 17:1-9
Prayer Concerns as of Friday, July 25, 2025
Wellstar MCG/AU
Piedmont
Doctors' Hospital
Sympathies
Worship at The Way
Kicking off the post-summer season at The Way, we will hold our first interactive & creative worship night as weekly Thursday activities resume. This event on Thursday, July 31 from 6:30PM - 7:30PM is for all ages. Join us for a creative time of worship, fellowship, and refreshments.
Back to School Bash at the Grace UMC Lake Site
Grace families and friends are invited to join us at Grace’s Lake Site for our annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2 from 12PM - 2PM. Bring a side dish w/serving utensil & dessert to share, plus any of your comforts, needs, and water toys (boats if you have)! BYO Drinks. We will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers!
Upcoming Grace Student Ministry Events
Grace Student Ministry is stoked to see everyone as we get back into our normal routines. Check out the following dates:
Wednesday Inspiration Nights At Grace (WINGS) Return August 6th
Our beloved midweek fellowship meal and churchwide discipleship gatherings will be back in just a few short weeks. Our Programming Team has been hard at work to bring a new way to celebrate our return with our WINGS Lift-Off event. This will be a time of Word, Song, and Response for Jesus followers of all ages that will take place right after our meal concludes.
Sign Up for Realm and Download the Realm Connect App
Realm Connect is our church app and communication platform, designed to make it easy for you to connect with our church community and get involved. It's kind of like Instagram or Facebook, but private to our church, so instead of seeing a bunch of ads and noise, you'll only see things that you care about.
Through the Realm Connect mobile app or website, you can do things like message other members, connect with a group, give online, RSVP for events, and more.
Go to onrealm.org/GotGraceUMC, select "sign up," and enter your information. Within 24-72 hours, you will receive an email with a link to create your account associated with your existing profile.
You can always use the Realm Connect website to access your account, but we also recommend downloading the Realm Connect app so that you'll always have access to your church community at your fingertips. The free app is available for download in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Bolivia Medical Mission Team
Our Mission Team continues to serve in Bolivia by providing medical care and visiting an orphanage. Please keep praying for the team as they begin their journey home. They will be arriving in Atlanta late Monday (July 28) night.
Serve Your Church Family
Making church happen is the liturgy (work of the people) of life. Come join the work by volunteering to help out with some opportunities we have around campus. Enjoy making people feel appreciated and welcome? Great! Many of these tasks are hospitality related and we would love your smiling face to come join us!
Greeters for 11AM Traditional Worship
1 Sunday Morning/Month
Contact Rev. Cindy Fuller
Veterans Thanksgiving Event Planning
Leading up to November 19
Contact Amber Forrest
Sermon Series & Grace Groups Starting August 10
Are you ready to answer the questions Jesus asked? Join us starting Sunday, August 10, for a 6-week sermon series exploring the questions Jesus asked of those who followed him.
Our popular short-term Grace Groups will restart in conjunction with this series. Be on the lookout in the coming days for sign-ups!
Continue Your Faith Journey With Us
WINGS (Wednesday Inspiration Nights at Grace) continues to be an evening of thoughtful studies and lively small groups. While our first meal starts on August 6, most classes will not begin until August 13 (please contact your group leader for details).
Praying with Grace: 40 Days of Prayer
There are so many ministries that impact so many people here at Grace UMC. Each ministry is prayerfully led by a people willing to put their gifts, talents, and time to use for the glory of God and the good of others. Join us from Friday, July 18 - August 26 on any of social media platforms to see some familiar faces praying for their area of ministry, those they serve, and our community.
UMCOR at Work in Texas...and How You Can Help!
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is the UMC's "boots on the ground" when a natural disaster hits. UMCOR is already supporting the relief efforts in the Rio Texas Annual Conference by dispatching Early Response Teams (ERTs) and organizing the collection of monetary donations. If you would like to donate, you may do so by giving directly on the UMCOR website (click here) or by writing a check payable to Grace UMC, with UMCOR in the memo line.
Stock and Crypto Donations
Giving stock and crypto is now available with the Engiven integration through our giving platform, Realm Connect. It's simple to donate! Navigate to our online giving form and select Stocks or Crytocurrency.
Revenues and Expenses through July 20 (From Peggie Ruben, Treasurer)
Month to Date..........$74,535
Year to Date...........$668,237
