Order of Worship: Sunday, August 29th
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Opening Songshttps://pin.it/97HyfzA
"Awesome God"
"Great and Mighty is He"
Scripture Readings:
Job 38:1-18
Psalm 19:1-6
Job 40:9-14
Special Music: "One Pair of Hands" Brad Wallace
Message: Who is in Charge?
Pastor Jen Matthees
The Word in Song "God of Wonders"
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer
Closing Song "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
Blessing & Postlude
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This Week at Grace:
Tuesday: Bible Study: 9am
Thursday: Lifeline Health Screenings
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If you are planning to meet at Grace please call ahead of time to reserve space and get your meeting on the church calendar.
Church Office Phone:
218-568-5755
Grace Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to noon
Worship
Online-anytime
In-Person--Sunday mornings at Grace
9am
Masks required indoors at Grace currently
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Check this link for the phased plan details from the MN
Recent Updates
A return to yellow involves more things than just a return to masking. The direction from the Conference is to continue to monitor the county numbers and make changes as needed. If the spread number is over 5% we should follow all of the yellow protocols. At this time(8/25), Crow Wing county is at 10.6%, Cass county is at 12.7%. If you are following along, this is another increase over last week unfortunately. Please prayerfully consider how to keep yourself and those around you safe. Masking is the easiest thing that we can do. It is my hope that if the numbers stay where they are that we will not need to return to distanced seating in the sanctuary and no singing by the congregation. We are monitoring the county numbers closely and changes may happen rapidly. The goal is always to create a safe space for worship for everyone.
-Pastor Jen
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August Mission
Thank you so much for supporting our local educators as they prepare for the new year!
Please pray for all students and staff as the new year begins.
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Streaming our services
Last week, Facebook live was not, and we ended up putting up our recording soon after worship. We apologize for any inconvenience. As always if you are unable to watch our worship service "live", it is available through our website at www.graceumcpequotlakes.org
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Help Wanted
We are currently looking for a church custodian. If you have any leads for filling this position, please contact a member of Trustees or Pastor Jen. We may be seeking volunteers to help in the interim.
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Welcome back, Dear Grace UMW Ladies.
September is almost upon us when we once again begin our monthly UMW gatherings (COVID protocols permitting). As of this writing, masks are still required, but social distancing is not.
Because the 1st Thursday of September falls before Labor Day this year, The September Grace UMW gathering will be on Thursday, September 9th, after Labor Day. Each month, the 2021 UMW theme, "Knitted Together for God's Good Work," will remind us of a unique way in which we are all "knitted together" to accomplish God's good work. See scripture, Like 1: 26-56, as this month's unique way to do God's good work.
- 9:00am - Executive Board Meeting in the fellowship hall, led by Marsha Mower.
- 10:00am - General Meeting in the sanctuary, led by Marsha Mower.
- 11:00am - Program in the sanctuary: "Knitted Together as Mentors by Guiding, Teaching and Leading'' - The Gift of Mentoring. Kathy Gaalswuk, Elaine Lamon and Shari Olson, who work for Crow Wing County as doulas, are "knitted together" as mentors in their work guiding, teaching and leading young women in the Minnesota prison system.
- 12:00pm - In lieu of lunch together in the fellowship hall, treat bags with snacks will be given to each attendee to take home.
NOTE: The North Star District Fall Gathering, via Zoom, is September 11th, 9-11am. Dan and Judy Klement will share about their mission in Laos. Registration deadline is September 9th - contact Le Sears to register (sears.litta@gmail.com).
We hope to see you on September 9th!
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Prayer Chain
We are a fierce community of prayer warriors!
If you have a specific prayer request for the prayer chain or Pastor, please contact Doris Longnecker or Pastor Jen. You may also call or message the office and prayer requests will be passed along appropriately.
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Stay Connected!
Please don't forget to check your mailbox at church when you are in the building for various communications. If you are not receiving emails or the weekly newsletter, please follow-up with the office to ensure that we have your correct contact information. If you have recently moved or changed your number, please let Ann know.
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Hey! I could do that!
While we prayerfully and expectantly wait for God to bless us with a new youth director we have decided to put together an interim group of people who have a heart for our youth. If you have ever volunteered with youth group or confirmation and would love to do it again please contact us. Or if you have never volunteered and have been praying for an opportunity and think this would be a good fit please contact us. Thanks
Abby Jacobs: 605-530-1973
Sheena Rick: 218-232-7771
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Thank you to the group of people who have stepped forward to make Sunday school happen in the near future! |
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In the News
Kudos to Community Action of Pequot Lakes on the
installation of this new swing. Swing
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Save the Date
Red Cross Blood Drive- September 2, 12-6pm, at Lutheran Church of the Cross
Lifeline Screening-Grace UMC, September 2, appointments required. Call 888-653-6441
LAFS Holiday Tour of Homes-October 21-23rd, tickets available now, online or at area sponsors. Home tour
Homeland--Grace UMC-September 11th, See below.
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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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