Visit our website or Facebook page to worship online on Sunday morning!
Order of Online Worship:
Sunday, August 23

Opening Songs
"Grace Alone"
& “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”

Children's Message

Scripture Reading
Exodus 1:8-2:10,
Romans 12:1-8,
& Matthew 16:13-20

Praise Song
"Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone"

Message
"What if the women hadn't been so bold?"
Pastor Jen Matthees

Word In Song
"Sanctuary"

Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer

Closing Hymn
"Take My Life and Let It Be"

Blessing
This Week at Grace:

Tuesday Morning
Bible Study
Tuesday, August 25
at 9 a.m.
__________

If you are planning to meet at Grace please call ahead of time to reserve space and get your meeting/event on the church calendar.

Church Office Phone:
218-568-5755

Grace Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to noon
To protect the church community and staff, we ask that those who visit refrain from entering Ann Hutchings office unless necessary.

Grace Financial Giving

Thank you to all those who have mailed in their giving checks. We gratefully appreciate it! If you would like to give online (via PayPal) please visit our website. Offerings can also still be mailed to Grace UMC at P.O. 276, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472.
Job Posting: Sound Technician
As part of our phased plan for returning to in-person worship and approved by the Staff Parish Relations Committee, Grace is seeking a part-time sound technician. A qualified applicant should have audio mixing experience, good communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot as needed. This position will require availability on Sunday mornings; before, during, and after services. A full job description can be found on our website. Resumes and inquiries should be sent to Pastor Jen at pastorjen@tds.net

Look for the posting about the Director of Children, Youth & Adult Ministries soon.
Virtual Leadership Institute
This year’s Leadership Institute, offered by United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, is virtual. Clergy, church staff, and lay leaders are invited to two days of inspiration, practical ministry tools, and proven strategies to strengthen your church and your own leadership. Register by Sept. 1 for the early-bird price of $49. If you would like to virtually attend but need help with the registration fee or technology, contact Andrea Langhoff.

Summer Fun at Grace
During the last two weeks* children and volunteers met outdoors at our modified Summer Fun program. The daily theme artwork is on display on windows for all to enjoy. Check it out on your next drive near church. Also, set aside some morning devotion time to ponder the themes and stories that our children explored about compassion.

Day One: Compassion helps us see and welcome. 
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Ponder: Do you think the older brother sat at a table with his dad and brother? Who sits with you at your dinner table? What do you talk about? How do you welcome each other when someone’s had a hard day or doesn’t want to sit at the table?

Day Two: Compassion helps us be brave. 
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Ponder: What do you think it means to be brave? What does it feel like? Who was brave to you in this story? 

Day Three: Compassion helps us love ourselves. 
Scripture: Mark 12:28-31 / Deuteronomy 6
Ponder: What would it be like to be in the crowd hearing these kinds of questions? What would it be like to hear Jesus remind the people of God’s most important rules to live by? What does it mean to love ourselves? Why is this important? 

Day Four: Compassion helps us be present with each other.
Scripture: Ruth 1
Ponder: How does compassion (seeing, feeling, easing hurt) help us be present? How can you be with someone while they are hurting? How can you let someone be with you when you hurt? What did Naomi feel when Ruth kept saying, “I’m going with you?”

*Thursday, August 20 was the last day of Summer Fun for 2020. Contact Andrea if you would still like a take-home packet.
August Welcome Group -
Last Call!
Last call to attend the Welcome Group on Monday, August 24 at 3 p.m. at Dean & Emilie Fitch's home in Crosslake. To sign up to attend please stop by or call Ann Hutchings during office hours. Welcome Groups are gatherings to meet and get-to-know Pastor Jen.

Grace community members are also invited to continue to contact Pastor Jen to schedule a time to meet for coffee or to stop by church.
August Mission:
Back to School
This August, we want to continue this amazing support of our local educators. We have set a goal to raise $500 by the end of August. This money will be used to purchase $10 gift cards for teachers at Eagle View Elementary (Pequot Lakes) and also to share with the teachers that are part of our church family. Please consider donating $10 or more to help us reach our goal! Every $10 contribution will go towards blessing a teacher in our community! Donate by writing out a check to Grace UMC with “Back to School Mission” in the memo line or visit our website graceumcpequotlakes.org/online-giving.
Rummage Sale Cancelled
After much thoughtful conversation and input from many of you, the 26th Annual Grace Rummage Sale is officially cancelled for 2020.

Thank you to everyone who cleaned out their closets, basements, and garages in the hope of donating items for the sale. If you are able to keep those things until next year, great! If you are unable to keep those things, please donate them to your favorite charity. Absolutely no donations should be dropped off at church! The garage and attic are full, To make some room in the garage, some items will be offered through Craigslist. That information will be passed along when the listing is complete.

Let's look forward to another awesome sale in June 2021. Contact Bill Wortham, if you have questions.
Contact Information
 Grace United Methodist Church 
29318 Patriot Ave - P.O. Box 276
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: 218-568-5755