Sunday, August 30
Opening Songs
"Majesty, Worship His Majesty”
“Great and Mighty Is He”
Children's Message
Scripture Reading
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 51:10-15
Matthew 21:23-32
Philippians 2:1-5, 12-18
Praise Song
"We Will Glorify"
Message
"What if we were okay with not knowing?
Pastor Jen Matthees
Word In Song
"Change My Heart O God"
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer
Closing Hymn
"Have Thine Own Way"
Blessing
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This Week at Grace:
Saturday, Aug. 29
Tuesday Morning
Bible Study
Tuesday, Sept. 1
at 9 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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As we move into phase two as part of our next steps here is the upcoming worship schedule:
- Sunday, August 30 - online only
- 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.
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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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Pastor Jen Matthees and Laurie Prinsen will be representing Grace at Annual Conference. Even if you are not a registered member of the virtual Annual Conference you can watch live on the Minnesota Conference Facebook page from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 29. The theme of the 166th Annual Conference is “Be the Light: Live Hope!” The virtual session will open with worship, remembering of the saints, and Bishop Ough’s Episcopal Address. The morning session will also include a time of looking at what we've accomplished together, exploring where we are headed as an annual conference, and a celebration. The focus of the afternoon session will be legislation, and the day will conclude with a worship service honoring retiring clergy. (You don't need a Facebook account to watch!)
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Back to School Mission Extended & Backpack Blessings |
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.
In addition to our Back to School mission we are also planning for Backpack Blessings. Children, youth, and families are invited to stop by anytime between 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 13 to have your backpack blessed and to receive a backpack tag from Grace.
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To My Grace Family,
My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your prayers, good thoughts, phone calls, texts and cards during my recent recovery. I had a nasty "slip and fall" in my kitchen which resulted in several fractured ribs and a lot of bruising and trauma. This followed shortly after gallbladder surgery, which I was thankfully mostly recovered from. I am far from good, but am finally having a little less severe pain. Words cannot adequately express how much your kindness and thoughtfulness has meant to me. I knew from the moment I walked into Grace that it was truly a caring family, but now that I've experienced it first-hand I am in awe!!! Thanks also, to my UMW sisters for the lovely prayer shawl.
Blessings to you all, Marsha Mower
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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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Dear Friends,
In some respects it is difficult to keep our focus on Christ amid the din of blaring riots and the noise of a heated election season. On the other hand, when you fix your attention on unchanging truth in a world that is rapidly shifting and transforming, the beauty of our God becomes more evident. Isn’t it good to know that truth is unchanging, and that God never wavers? His promises endure.
-Steve & Kim Brennecke
The Brenneckes are children of Doris & John Longnecker, and Grace supports the Brenneckes as our October mission focus.
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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.
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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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