Visit our website or Facebook page to worship online on Sunday morning!
Order of Online Worship :
Sunday, July 26

Opening Songs
"Blessed Be the Name of the Lord”
& “All Hail King Jesus”

Children's Message

Scripture Reading
Psalm 46:1-4,10
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,14-15
Matthew 11:25-30

Special Music
"O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing"
Brad Wallace

Message
A Time to Pause
Pastor Jen Matthees

Word In Song
"Jesus You Are My Life"

Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer

Closing Hymn
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"

Blessing

This Week at Grace:

Pick up your directory during Grace office hours!
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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.

Just Push Play : In-Person Worship Experience

Sunday, July 26 at 9 a.m.  

Just Push Play will wrap up after this Sunday. We will then pause to examine what our next step is to best meet the worship and gathering needs of the Grace community while still prioritizing safety.

As a reminder, please expect the following this Sunday: 
  • After Pastor Jen provides a welcome prayer, we will “push play” on the recorded service that you can also still view from home. If your home is serving as a suitable worship space we invite you to continue to join us virtually.
  • People will enter and exit the building from the front door (under the canopy). 
  • There will be no coffee or fellowship time indoors before or after worship. 
  • The doors to the Fellowship Hall and the Sunday School hallway will be closed. 
  • The nursery will be closed, and there will be no Sunday School. Children will stay in worship with their families. 
  • Attendees will sit 6 feet from each family/couple/individual.
  • All in attendance are required to wear masks per state executive order 20-81.

As we pray and plan for in-person gatherings your feedback is appreciated. Please email Pastor Jen (pastorjen@tds.net) to share your responses to the following questions: 
  1. What is one thing that you miss most about in-person worship?
  2. Where are you seeing God right now?
  3. Have you been utilizing our online worship? If not, why?
  4. If a large gathering is not possible, would you be interested in a small group gathering?

“I am always open to your thoughts and concerns. I urge you to continue to be in prayer for our congregation and community in these uncertain times, knowing that God is in control and we cannot hold all of the answers.” --Pastor Jen
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.
Welcome Groups in August
If you were unable to attend one of the July Welcome Groups and would still like to meet Pastor Jen we encourage you to do the following:

  • Host a Welcome Group in August. Contact Andrea Langhoff to get your group on the calendar and to have the date shared with others -OR-
  • Contact Pastor Jen to schedule a time to meet for coffee or to stop by church.
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity - July Mission Focus
Our monthly mission focus for July is the Lakes Areas Habitat for Humanity. Have you shopped at or donated to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore? The ReStore is a home improvement store that sells new and used furniture, appliances, and building supplies at a fraction of the retail price. All proceeds support Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity’s work building homes for local families. In addition to selling quality items at discounted price, the ReStore also helps to p revent usable items from being put in landfills. Please consider donating, shopping or volunteering with the ReStore. The ReStore is located at 1110 Wright St in Brainerd.

To learn more visit: www.lakesareahabitat.org/restore
UMCOR - Early In, Last Out
One of the ways that United Methodists live out our Christian calling is through connectional ministries. Here at Grace we support the humanitarian relief effort provided by UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief. In a recent article, shared by UMC Communications, UMCOR was highlighted. Check it out:

During disasters, United Methodists have a reputation of being the first to arrive and the last to leave. The West Virginia Conference's Long-term Recovery Team lives out that distinction. Here's an update on United Methodist dollars at work following the 2016 flood that killed 23 people and impacted 44 of the state's 55 counties. Click here to read further.
The Upper Room
The Upper Room is a daily devotional that is available bi-monthly at Grace. Copies are available to be picked up during office hours or we can mail you a copy. If you would like to receive the July-August Upper Room please call (218-568-5755) or
email Ann Hutchings in the church office.

"Thought for the Day" from the July-August edition, page 30:

"My willingness to serve may be an answer to prayer."
Contact Information
 Grace United Methodist Church 
29318 Patriot Ave - P.O. Box 276
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: 218-568-5755
Email:  graceumc@tds.net