Visit our website / Facebook page to worship online on Sunday morning or attend hybrid worship in-person.
Order of Worship:
Sunday, October 4

Opening Songs
"Awesome God”
"I Will Call Upon the Lord"

Children's Message

Scripture Reading
Exodus 20:1-20
Psalm 19:7-11
Matthew 21:33-46

Praise Song
"You Are My King"

Message
"Obeying All of the Commandments"
Pastor Jen Matthees

Word In Song
"One Bread One Body"

Holy Communion

Prayers of the People

Closing Hymn
"The Church's One Foundation" (#546)

Blessing
This Week at Grace:

Youth Group - Mini Golf Outing
Sunday, Oct. 4
at 4 p.m.
RSVP with Andrea

Outreach Team Meeting
Monday, Oct. 5
at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Morning
Bible Study
Tuesday, Oct. 6
at 9 a.m.

Youth Group:
Small Groups
Wednesday, Oct. 7
at 6 - 6:45 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.
In Memoriam

Prayers for the family of Marilyn Gates as Marilyn passed away on September 19, 2020. No services are planned at this time. A private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held at a later date. Click here for the full obituary.
World Communion Sunday
The first Sunday in October, United Methodists join Christians globally to celebrate World Communion Sunday. The sacrament of communion symbolizes our unity, regardless of denominations. United Methodists practice open communion, all are invited to the table. Whether you worship at home or at Grace on Sunday we encourage you to share in the bread and cup.
Pastor Appreciation Day
October is traditionally the month we come together as church communities and honor our pastors. Staff Parish Relations Committee is inviting you to participate in this effort by sending notes of gratitude to Pastor Jen. 

We will recognize Pastor Jen during the worship service Sunday, October 25.
Church Employee Appreciation Month
Our church community is blessed with great staff! Staff Parish Relations Committee invites you to send notes of encouragement and thanks to our staff. Grace staff members are Andrea Langhoff (children and youth), Brad Wallace (Director of Music), Jacki Kline (accompanist), Ann Hutchings (administrative assistant), Joan Oscarson (treasurer), and Kathy Hansen (custodian). In addition, we have two "volunteer" staff members - Doris Longnecker (financial secretary) and Ardie Morris (hand bells).
Community Connection:
Lakes Area Food Shelf
Food Shelf Update from Wayne Holtmeier:
As always we owe many Thank You’s to the volunteers and food/monetary donations from members of Grace Church. Your willingness to support the Food Shelf, in so many ways, to serve our friends and neighbors in need is greatly appreciated. August was the fifth full month under the continued challenges of COVID 19. Year-to-date we have served 193 households. Food donations for August were 1855 pounds. A monthly high for the year. Much of these donations were fresh produce. Thanks to the work of our volunteers there are several changes inside the Food Shelf to make storage and distribution of food more efficient. We hope that after the pandemic has subsided, we can open our doors so you can view the Food Shelf operation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
-Wayne Holtmeier, GUMC Food Shelf Representative, 218-831-1403
What to Expect on
Sunday Mornings
Please expect the following if you attend in-person worship 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.
Contact Information
 Grace United Methodist Church 
29318 Patriot Ave - P.O. Box 276
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: 218-568-5755