A Note About Sunday’s Worship & Upcoming Events:
This weekend’s worship, along with upcoming Sundays and other church events, will go on as planned. If we are advised to limit worship or events we will let you know as soon as possible. If you can’t come to church this weekend, Pastor Gary’s sermon will be posted
online
. We are also in the works for getting our live-streaming ready to be shared. We will let you know the link for watching worship online as soon as it becomes available. As always, please stay home when you are sick. Also, let Grace leaders or the church office know if you are in need of support. Together we will take courage, be patient, consider the least of these, and press onward while loving our neighbors. Peace and wash your hands!
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This Week's Events
Sharing Bread
Soup Kitchen
Monday, March 16
at 4 p.m.
Pastor's Bible Study
Tuesday, March 17
at 9 a.m.
UMW May Basket
Workshop
Tuesday, March 17
at 10 a.m.
Bells of Grace Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 17
at 4:30 p.m.
Coffee with Pastor Gary
Wednesday, March 18
at 9 a.m.
at Lakes Latte, Pequot
Youth Group & Confirmation
Wednesday, March 18
at 5:30 p.m.
Lent Soup & Study
Wednesday, March 18
Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Small Groups at 6 p.m.
Music Rehearsals
Wednesday, March 18
Choir at 5:30 p.m.
Praise Team at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday Morning Men's
Bible Fellowship Group
Thursdays at 8 a.m.
The A-Pine Restaurant
Travel Club Meeting
Thursday, March 19
at 5:30 p.m.
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This Sunday at Grace
Sunday, March 15
Worship at 9 a.m.
Coffee at Grace
Every Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
Circle of Prayer
Every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
Amaryllis Room
Scripture Readings
Romans 5:1-11 and Matthew 6:24-34
Message
"Why Do You Worry?"
Special Music
“Be Still My Soul”
-Jacki Kline-
Children's Sunday School
March Missions
Lakes Area Food Shelf
Coffee Fellowship
Following worship in the Fellowship Hall
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Thank You Message:
Bonnie Wulf, from Pine River UMC, would like to offer her thanks for the outpouring of love and cards on the passing of her husband, John, age 89, on March 4.
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Faith Communities & COVID-19
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Bishop Bruce R. Ough shares how the spread of coronavirus is being monitored and how faith communities can assist in containing the spread of the illness.
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The
Connectional podcast
is sponsored by the Minnesota Annual Conference. The Book of Discipline describes the unique term "connectionalism" as the "vibrant web of interactive relationships" between us as Wesleyan folks. To stay connectional in the 21st century, however, we use conferences, phone calls...and podcasts...to help us share stories and support one another.
This week's episode might be of special interest to people of Grace:
The latest episode of the “Connectional” podcast features Rev. Nick Scutari, who pastors a United Methodist church in the 2,163-person southwestern Minnesota town of Tracy. This episode delves into grief and struggle, parenting a child with special needs, trusting and believing in yourself, rural living, and the legacy of Rev. Clint Evans, as well as what it is like to process losing a friend.
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Interested in travel? Do you like to hear others' travel stories, share your own, or help someone to plan their trip? All are welcome, once a month for about an hour, right here at Grace.
March 19:
Bursch Travel Agency will present European guided tours
April 23:
Pete Schenck will share about his trips
Meetings will start at 5:30 p.m., potluck snacks are welcome.
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Order forms for Easter flowers are available on a table in the Narthex or by
clicking here
.
All order forms
MUST
include payment at the time of ordering. Last day to order is Sunday, March 22.
Thanks for helping make the church beautiful for Easter!
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On Sunday, March 22, Leslie Hobson, camp director at
Northern Pines Camp
, will be at Grace to share information and answer questions about United Methodist camps in Minnesota. Visit
campminnesota.org
to check out the wonderful camp experiences offered.
**Also, on Sunday, March 22 there will be a Bake Sale supporting youth summer trips. One of the options for youth summer trips include camping at Northern Pines.
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Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Grace on Thursday, April 16. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries; abdominal aortic aneurysms; hardening of the arteries in the legs; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat; and a bone density screening to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit
www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle
or text the word circle to 797979
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Grace United Methodist Church
29318 Patriot Ave - P.O. Box 276
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: 218-568-5755
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In the event of inclement weather use your best judgement in regards to attending worship or an activity at church.This cancellation policy is posted on the kiosk in the Narthex. When in doubt call Pastor Gary at (651) 280-0150, the church office at (218) 568-5755 or the person leading your event. Be safe!
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