Greetings Grace United Methodist Church Family, First, I am very disappointed that no one made me a ‘I survived an overnight with the Youth” t-shirt!  Just kidding!  Friends, what a wonderful group of young people we have at this church.  I am grateful for the time spent with them and grateful for the work that they are doing this week during their…

Dear Grace Church Family, July 18th was Nelson Mandela Day.  I have had a connection with the country of South Africa for many years.  It has almost been 20 years since my first visit, but even before then, I have had a relationship with former Bishop Peter Storey, who was serving as a Bishop in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa.  My pastor, Rev. James…

Greetings Grace UMC Church Family! We are about to embark on a wonderful adventure!  This Sunday will be my first Sunday in the pulpit and I am looking forward to sharing in worship with all of you!  I am also looking forward to the welcome reception following worship!  I am grateful to all of you for your willingness to combine worship services for my…

Greetings Grace UMC Church Family! Gracie and I are very excited to be in Merritt Island and looking forward to the journey ahead with all of you!  I am so grateful for the Staff Parrish Committee that welcomed us with a beautiful basket full of goodies!  I am also grateful for Charlie Hoyt and his team for all the work they have…

Thanks to all the in-person volunteers, and those that made donations for this past Saturday’s Country Store. We were able to serve 84 clients and give out 108 backpacks for the school age children and 96 sack lunches. It is hard to believe, but with this store we finished our eleventh year of doing this ministry at the church. Thank you to all that…