Visit our website or Facebook page to worship online on Sunday morning or attend hybrid worship in-person.
Order of Online Worship:
Sunday, September 13

Opening Songs
"Shine on Us”
“Shine Jesus Shine”

Children's Message

Annual Conference Update

Scripture Reading
Isaiah 60:1-3
Psalm 27:1-3
Matthew 5:14-16

Praise Song
"In Christ Alone My Hope is Found"

Message
"Be the Light, Live in Hope"
Pastor Jen Matthees

Word In Song
"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light"

Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer

Closing Hymn
"This Little Light of Mine"

Blessing
This Week at Grace:

Drive-thru Backpack Blessings
Sunday, Sept. 13
10 to 11:30 p.m.

Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting
Monday, Sept. 14
at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Morning
Bible Study
Tuesday, Sept. 15
at 9 a.m.

Confirmation Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 15
at 6 p.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.

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.
What to Expect on
Sunday, September 13
On Sunday morning we will have online worship and in-person hybrid worship in the Sanctuary. Please expect the following if you attend on Sunday: 
  • Pastor Jen will give the message and offer prayers live from the pulpit.
  • Scripture will be read live. Music will be pre-recorded.
  • 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 nursery will be closed. Children (preschool and older) will be invited to attend 'Kids Church' outside (weather dependent). If children prefer, they can sit in worship with their families. 
  • Attendees will sit 6 feet from each family/couple/individual.
  • All in attendance are required to wear masks.
  • Sunday's worship will also still be available to view online.

If you plan to attend church and have not picked up your photo directory yet please do so now! Cross off your name on the master list. Continue notifying Ann in the office of any changes to your email or phone number.
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.

Contact Andrea Langhoff with any questions.
Building Use Reminder
The church building is open a bit more as meetings, small groups, rehearsals and in-person worship begin again. Please make sure that any use of the building still goes through the church office to be added to the calendar. If your group or even just YOU are spending time in this space, we need to know! We have a well developed and well-defined set of protocols in place to keep us all safe and moving forward together. Please help us care for each other by following the proper steps. Thank you!
Help Needed:
Sunday Morning Ushers
Ushers are needed as we begin in-person hybrid worship. If you are comfortable attending church and are willing to usher on September 20th or 27th, please give Larry Johnson a call at (218) 963-3765. Thanks!
Outreach Ministry Team - Members Needed
Members are needed to join the Outreach Ministry Team. If you are interested in finding ways that we at Grace can reach out to our community during these different times, please let Peggy Johnson know at (218) 963-3765. Members who are already on the team and want to remain let her know, too. 
Back to School Mission - Final Weekend to Give!
This is the final weekend to give to our Back to School mission. 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.
Worship Schedule
As we move into phase two as part of our next steps here is the upcoming worship schedule:
  • 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
Job Postings at Grace
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!
Contact Information
 Grace United Methodist Church 
29318 Patriot Ave - P.O. Box 276
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: 218-568-5755