Grace Church -Loris, S.C.

Grace Church -Loris, S.C. Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ They moved here in September of 1976. The next Sunday they met at People’s Savings and Loan in Loris.

Grace Tabernacle was born out of a bible study that started in the home of Davis and Marty Bruton in Tabor City, North Carolina. Pastor Owen Johnson was travelling from Greensboro, North Carolina every Thursday night to the Bruton’s home and driving back to Greensboro the same night. Shortly after the bible study began, God told Pastor Owen and Judy to move to the area and start a church. They had

their first official church service on a Sunday night at Willis and Bertie Gauses’s home in Loris. They had sixty people and soon realized the place was too small. They then moved to Paul’s Seafood Restaurant in Loris and stayed there for several months. When they outgrew Paul’s, they moved to the Loris Legion Hut and stayed there for seven months. Again, they moved to the building that is now Dr. Michael Mills’ office. Once again, they were there for seven months. From there, they went to the old Clio School building on Highway 701, just outside Loris. Finally, after a brief stay there, the Grace Tabernacle family moved to their present facility. During this time, God gave Pastor Owen and Judy a vision to start a Christian School, grades K5-12th, and a Seminary to train men and women in the ministry. In the summer of 1980, Pastor Owen and Judy went to Lewisville, Texas, for training to begin Grace Christian School. In August 1980, they opened the doors to thirty students. Grace Christian School is now in their 33rd year. In September 1982, Grace Theological Seminary was started. With hard work and determination, students can earn an Associate, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate of Divinity. The Seminary and Christian School are fully accredited. Numerous satellite churches have started from Grace Tabernacle and many ministers ordained and set into the ministry. Grace Tabernacle, Grace Christian School and Grace Theological Seminary have endured many tests and trials over the past 48 years. In 1984, they endured two fires, the last one totally destroying the building. But God was faithful; what the enemy meant for evil, God turned it for good. They rebuilt and made provisions for growth in the school. Over the last 48 years, they have grown in wisdom and strength in the Lord.

05/31/2026

Join us for a word from Elder Steve Herring

05/30/2026

A past encounter does not replace present surrender.

Paul told Timothy to “stir up the gift of God” that was already in him. That means the gift was real, the calling was real, the impartation was real, but Timothy still had a responsibility to keep the fire burning.

You can be gifted and still need to stir the fire. You can be called and still need to stir the fire. You can have a testimony from yesterday and still need fresh oil today.

God is not calling us to live off yesterday’s fire. He is calling us to surrender again, seek Him again, and be filled again.

Stir up the gift. Fan the flame. Keep the fire burning.

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05/29/2026

There is a difference between having church… and experiencing the presence of God.

When the fire of God is present, ordinary moments become holy moments. Worship becomes more than music. Preaching becomes more than words. Prayer becomes more than routine.

His presence changes the atmosphere.
Hearts awaken.
Chains break.
Lives are transformed.

We don’t need more empty religion. We need the fire of God again.

PresenceOfGod

05/28/2026

We are living in a time where people need more than motivation. They need truth.

This moment from Sunday’s message was a reminder that the Gospel still confronts, challenges, and transforms lives. God is calling His people higher, deeper, and closer than ever before.

The church does not need less fire.
The church needs the fire of God again.

If this clip speaks to you, share it and help us spread the message of Jesus and His Kingdom.

Join us this Sunday at Grace Church at 10AM.

05/27/2026

Week 15 concludes our study of the five fold ministry by focusing on the ultimate purpose behind apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. This session brings the entire study together by showing that these ministry gifts were never meant to build personalities, platforms, or spectators, but to equip believers for the work of ministry and help the body of Christ grow into spiritual maturity and unity.

In this lesson, participants will explore Ephesians 4:11–16 and discover how the five fold ministry strengthens the church through discipleship, sound doctrine, spiritual stability, and Kingdom purpose. The study emphasizes that every believer has a role in the body of Christ and that healthy church leadership exists to prepare and activate believers for service both inside and outside the church walls.

Week 15 also highlights the importance of spiritual maturity, unity, accountability, and truth balanced with love. Participants will learn how healthy ministry protects believers from deception, strengthens their walk with Christ, and helps the church function as one unified body working together for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.

This session serves as both a conclusion and a challenge, calling believers to move beyond passive attendance into active participation in God’s mission. Through the work of the Holy Spirit and the equipping ministry of the church, believers are strengthened to grow, serve, disciple others, and fulfill their God-given assignment.

05/26/2026

Vacation Bible School is almost here, and we need YOU to help make Emerald Crossing an unforgettable week for our kids!

VBS is more than decorations, games, snacks, and songs. It is an opportunity to point children to Jesus, plant seeds of faith, and create memories that can impact their lives for years to come.

Whether you love teaching, helping with crafts, serving snacks, leading games, welcoming families, working behind the scenes, or simply being an extra set of hands, there is a place for you to serve.

This year’s theme is Emerald Crossing, and we are believing God for a powerful week of ministry, fun, and life-changing moments.

Join the team. Make a difference. Help us reach the next generation for Jesus.

Sign up to volunteer for VBS today!

June 22-24 6PM-8PM

https://gracechurchcarolina.myanswers.com/emerald-crossing/volunteer/

Sometimes the greatest danger to a fire is not a storm, but neglect.Proverbs 26:20 reminds us that every fire needs fuel...
05/26/2026

Sometimes the greatest danger to a fire is not a storm, but neglect.

Proverbs 26:20 reminds us that every fire needs fuel. The same is true spiritually. If we stop feeding our relationship with God through prayer, worship, the Word, and fellowship, the fire begins to fade.

Keep adding wood to the fire. Keep seeking His presence. Keep stirring your faith. Keep making room for the Holy Spirit to move in your life.

Don’t allow distraction, compromise, or complacency to extinguish what God has ignited in you.

“The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.” — Leviticus 6:13

Join us this Sunday at Grace Church as we pursue His presence together.

www.gracechurchcarolina.com

05/25/2026

Address

1375 Tory Hill Rd
Loris, SC
29569

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18437562135

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