Both of Grace UMC’s pastors share information via blogging. Pastor Steve Hart shares a message each week in the blog listing below, with his message also emailed out in our weekly Gracevine Newsletter. Associate Pastor Beth Burton also blogs, sharing thoughtful insights on faith and everyday life. Click here to visit Pastor Beth’s blog and see the latest messages from Pastor Steve below.
This Sunday, October 6, is world communion Sunday. This is one of my favorite Sundays of the year. I love the wonderful, diverse tapestry that constitutes the body of Christ throughout the world. People of many races, languages, cultures and regions of the world worship God in a variety of ways. Jesus invites us all to a feast that is a celebration…
Wow! There is so much going on at Grace the next few days! Sunday we will celebrate Frances Brush’s 43 years of service to Grace and the Merritt Island community. The luncheon will begin at 12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall and we look forward to lots of laughter and stories of life together over the years. If you have already turned…
Most of us would prefer it if the ethical, moral, and spiritual questions we face were easy to understand with clear, black and white answers. Unfortunately, the world in which we live is often filled with ethical dilemmas and challenges that involve uncertainty and more gray areas than we would prefer. Doing what is right is not always easy, nor is it…
Are you ready for fall? Even though we do not experience much seasonal change in weather, the activity level at the church is a sure sign that we are approaching autumn. This Saturday, September 14, we are working on setting up the pumpkin patch. Come out and join us as we prepare. We start at 8:30 am. This Sunday, September 15, I…
I think we are all grateful and relieved that Dorian finally left us. We have had several folks ask how we can help those in the Bahamas. By the far the best advice I can offer at this time is to donate to UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief. You can review their website at www.UMCOR.org. One of the great benefits…
Dear Grace Family and Friends: I have spoken to several of our members and everyone feels a sense of relief and gratitude that Dorian has finally moved on. We will provide updates on the ways we can reach out to those in the Bahamas as soon as we know more, but for now giving to UMCOR is the best way to support…
All church services for Sunday are canceled. (Edited Saturday at 5 PM: Brevard County Emergency Management has delayed the mandatory evacuation for Merritt Island to start at 8 AM on Monday, Sept. 2 because of Dorian’s slowed approach. However, the church campus has been secured in preparation for the storm and is closed until further notice). Please share this information with friends…
Many thanks to all of you who have already contributed to the fund for a new air conditioning unit for the sanctuary. We are off to a good start in raising the needed funds. If you are able and wish to contribute, just make a notation on your check or in your giving envelope that the funds are designated for “sanctuary A/C”.…
I often hear people lament the absence of youth and young adults in worship. Most churches struggle with how to engage and keep young people active in the life of the church. Friends, I have good news! We have a great opportunity this Sunday, August 18, to celebrate and affirm our youth ministry here at Grace. Our Youth Director, Matt Gleason, shares…
It is back-to-school time again! Teachers are already back at work preparing for the new school year, and students start back in Brevard County on Monday, August 12. We will take time in all our worship services Sunday to pray for all our teachers, administrators, students, and parents as we start the new year. Our Grace United Methodist Preschool also starts back…