Sunday, September 6
Opening Songs
"Be Unto Your Name”
“Lord, I Offer My Life to You”
Children's Message
Scripture Reading
Genesis 2:1-3
Psalm 62:5-8,11-12
Philippians 2:12-18
Praise Song
"Knowing You"
Message
"To Honor or To Rest"
Pastor Jen Matthees
Word In Song
"One Bread, One Body"
Holy Communion
Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn
"Trust and Obey"
Blessing
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This Week at Grace:
Office Closed: Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 7
Tuesday Morning
Bible Study
Tuesday, Sept. 8
at 9 a.m.
Worship Team Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 8
at 10:15 a.m.
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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.
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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.
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Grace in Action: The Shop |
John Wesley, the founder of the early Methodist movement, encouraged us to grow in our faith by "doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all." United Methodists continue to live out our faith every day through acts of loving service.
Grace member, Nancy Soderstrom, lives out her faith through volunteering and supporting The Shop in downtown Brainerd. Three years ago Cindy Moore, founder of The Shop, visited Grace's United Methodist Women. She shared the mission of The Shop to nurture youth to improve wellness and healthy life transitions. Read Nancy's full story by clicking here.
To learn more about The Shop visit:
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As we move into phase two as part of our next steps here is the upcoming worship schedule:
- Sunday, September 6 - online only
- Sunday, September 13 - online AND in-person hybrid worship
- Sunday, September 20 - online AND in-person hybrid worship
- Sunday, September 27 - online AND in-person hybrid worship
In-person hybrid worship will include the following:
- Pastor Jen will give the message and offer prayers live from the pulpit.
- Scripture will be read live.
- Music will be pre-recorded.
- Attendees will wear masks and will be seated to follow social-distancing guidelines.
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Children will be invited to attend Kids Church outside or sit in worship with their families, the nursery will not be open.
- In addition we ask that people attending enter and exit through the front door.
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Upcoming Events: Children, Youth & Families |
Mark your calendars with the following dates:
- Outdoor Kids Church (weather dependent) - September 13, 20, 27 at 9 a.m.
- Backpack Drive Thru Blessing - Sunday, September 13, stop by between 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Confirmation Meeting - Tuesday, September 15 at 6 p.m.
- Youth Group gathering, all students 5th – 12th grade, on September 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.
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The 166th Session of the Minnesota Annual Conference took place on August 29 with the theme "Be the Light: Live Hope!" and centered around our gospel imperative to heal a broken world. Visit the Minnesota Conference website for wrap up resources including Bishop Bruce R. Ough Episcopal Address.
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Back to School Mission Extended |
We have chosen to extend our Back to School mission giving through September 13. Through this project our goal is to support local educators with a financial gift. 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.
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Grace is excited and optimistically seeking applicants to apply for the part-time Sound Technician and full-time Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries positions. Full job descriptions can be found on our website. Resumes and inquiries should be sent to Pastor Jen at pastorjen@tds.net.
Please help us spread the word!
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New Copies of The Upper Room Available |
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 September-October Upper Room please call (218-568-5755) or email Ann Hutchings in the church office.
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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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