Grace Methodist Church

05/24/2026

Grace Methodist Church
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2026

Rev. C. Nels Ledwell
Tommy Bishop, organ/piano/choir director
Presentation of Prayer Journals
Susan Cunningham

Prelude: “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire”
+Veni, Creator Spiritus/arr. James Engel
Special Music: “Spirit of God, Abide with Me”
Chancel Choir
Offertory: “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine”
+Louis M. Gottschalk/arr. Gordon Young
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Jan Thompson
Sermon: “THE CHAOS AND CALMNESS OF PENTECOST POWER”
Rev. C. Nels Ledwell
Postlude: “Veni, Creator Spiritus”
+Gregorian Theme

“And suddenly from Heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. … All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?”
Acts 2:2-4, 12

05/17/2026

Ascension Sunday, May 17, 2026
Graduate Sunday
Pastor Nels Ledwell
Tommy Bishop, Organist & Choir Director
Sermon Today: “Did You Catch the Devil”

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our two UCHS graduates for 2026! Well done!

SARAH PAIGE GLENN
Sarah Paige is the daughter of John and April Glenn. She has an older brother, Jake, who attends Clemson University.
GRADUATING FROM: Union County High School
PLANNING TO ATTEND: The University of South Carolina -
Upstate
PLANS TO MAJOR IN: Art Education; Selected to participate in
the South Carolina Teaching Fellows
Program
BIBLE VERSE: Psalms 139:14 (ESV)
“I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”

and

TRE` CRIZZ SMITH
Tre` is the son of Tim Smith and Emily Keith Smith. He has an older sister, Trinity, who attends USC-Upstate. He has two younger brothers, Ezra and Zeke. His grandparents are David and Sue Keith.
GRADUATING FROM: Union County High School
PLANNING TO ATTEND: Business School (undecided)
PLANS TO MAJOR IN: Business
BIBLE VERSE: Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

05/12/2026

ASCENSION DAY is Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The Ascension of Jesus signifies His bodily return to heaven, the completion of His earthly mission, and His exaltation as Lord, opening the way for believers to receive the Holy Spirit and eternal life.
WHAT THE ASCENSION IS -
The Ascension refers to the moment when Jesus Christ was taken up into heaven in the presence of His disciples, forty days after His resurrection (Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11). This was a literal, visible event, not merely symbolic, confirming that Jesus had truly conquered death and completed His earthly ministry. As He ascended, a cloud hid Him from sight, and angels promised His return in the same manner. (lightandgospel.com+3)

05/10/2026

Grace Methodist Church
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day
May 10, 2026

Rev. C. Nels Ledwell
Guest Speaker: Wendy Kvale, Commissioned Lay Leader
McCormick Methodist Church, McCormick, SC
Special Soloist: Cole Heatherly
Tommy Bishop, organ/piano/choir director

Prelude: “Where Charity and Love Prevail”
+Alexander R. Reinagle/arr. Healey Willan
Special Music: “You Raise Me Up” +Rolf Lovland
Cole Heatherly, soloist
Offertory: “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”
+Albert L. Peace/arr. Robert J. Hughes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 13
Fran Love
Sermon: “THE EXCELLENT GIFT”
Wendy Kvale
Postlude: “O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High”
+ Grenoble Antiphoner

Happy Mother’s Day to all our Moms here on Earth and those in Heaven.

1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love.”

05/06/2026

Tommy Bishop played "Let Freedom Ring" on the piano on July 7, 2019. It seems only fitting to replay the video during our 250th Celebration of America!

05/03/2026

Grace Methodist Church
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Holy Communion Sunday
May 3, 2026

Rev. C. Nels Ledwell
Tommy Bishop, organ/piano/choir director

Prelude: “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared for Us a Table”
+arr. Gisela Munch
Special Music: “Remember Jesus Christ” Chancel Choir
+Lee Ellis Jackie Weber, soloist
Offertory: “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee”
+John B. Dykes/arr. Flor Peeters
Scripture: Acts 4:1-22 Mimi Charles
Sermon: “THE CHURCH MUST SPEAK”
Rev. C. Nels Ledwell
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Postlude: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”
+Henry Purcell

“There is Salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

05/02/2026

Our Young Adults Class at Grace Methodist Church had a great time at the Spartanburgers baseball game in Spartanburg on Sunday afternoon, April 26. Their class is an energetic and engaging group focused on learning about Jesus and how He relates to their lives. They enjoy extra time together with outings such as this, too. Brad Valentine and Fran Love lead this class but everyone participates. If you’re looking for something meaningful, consider joining them on Sunday mornings. They’ll be glad to see you! From left to right: Cal Arnold, Jacob Arnold (background), Jack James, Abbie Valentine, Bailey Long, Taylor and Charlie Long.

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

Grace apologizes for the LIVE video abruptly ending before the service ended. This is the full service for April 26, 2026.