Visit our website / Facebook page to worship online on Sunday morning.
Order of Worship:
Sunday, April 11th

We will be using the service prepared by our Conference.

Organ Music: "Come and Find the Quiet Center"
Eileen Miller, Hamline Church(St. Paul)

Collage of Voices: Christ is Risen!
Songs: "Forever(We Sing Hallelujah)"
"Unstoppable God"
Centennial UMC-St. Anthony Park worship band

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Sermon: Dead as a Doornail, Alive as Beauty
Bishop David Bard

Songs: "Hymn of Promise"
Jenni and Rev. Cullen Tanner,
Roots and Branches(Anoka)
"Morning Has Broken"

Prayer: Rev. Cindy Gregorson,
director of connectional ministries

Blessing: Rev. Cynthia Wiliams,
RV District superintendent

Song: "How Great Thou Art"
Centennial UMC worship band
This Week at Grace:

Confirmation/Youth Group:
6:15 Fellowship Hall

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
Sunday mornings at Grace
9am



Grace Financial Giving
Thank you to those who continue to give regularly to Grace UMC. We gratefully appreciate it! If you would like to give online (via PayPal) please visit our website. Offerings can also be mailed to Grace UMC at P.O. 276, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472.

 
Our beautiful Easter Flowers this year were given by the following people:
·        Ginny Arvig in memory of Gil Arvig
·        Art Brown in memory of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Brown and Virginia Brown
·        Patti Erickson in memory of Gordon and Brett Erickson
·        Dean and Emilie Fitch in memory of our parents, Dorothy and Clyde Fitch and Capt. J.E.H. (Nick) and Geneva Morris
·        Marlowe Fortune in memory of my brother, Darrell Jensen
·        Sue Gynild in memory of grandkids, Amanda and Jonathan and daughter, Wendy and brother, Bob
·        Jacki Kline in honor of Beth Anderson
·        Elaine Leach in honor of Darlene Miller and in memory of Mamie and Louis Leach
·        Jill Macnamara in honor of Nancy Macnamara and in memory of Bob Macnamara and Leah Carlson
·        Pastor Jen Matthees in memory of grandmother, Ruth VanThomma
·        Joyce and Les Morreim in memory of Lauralee Marsalek and Marvin and Darlene Morreim
·        Ardie Morris in memory of Jack Morris
·        Lauris Prinsen
·        Ken and Bobbi Quass in honor of family

Thank you for making our sanctuary so beautiful for Easter!
Prayers requested

We offer our sympathy and prayers to the family of Carl Gates who passed away on March 27th, 2021. A service will be held in May.
Sunday April 11th

Our singers, musicians, and tech guru are taking a well deserved break this week. We will be using the service provided to us by our Minnesota Conference for this purpose. The details of this service are included above in our order of worship. Bishop David Bard will be bringing the message.
Please join me in worship this Sunday as I enjoy the view from a pew with you, for this special service.
-Pastor Jen




Grace Community in the News

Sonja Palmer is a candidate!

Miss Nisswa Pageant
REMINDER
The Miss Nisswa Scholarship Pageant and Little Miss Nisswa program will start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Nisswa Elementary School with six candidates for each portion of the program. Tickets for all ages are $5 advanced purchase only as COVID-19 restrictions limit attendance.









Spread the Word!

There will be a pop-up food pantry at the Immaculate Heart Church in Crosslake on April 14th, from 330-430.


April Missions

In the month of April our missional offering goes towards Heifer International and the Pastors discretionary fund. This fund is used to meet unexpected needs within our faith community and beyond. Your gifts are appreciated!




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Welcome to Camp Minnesota!

Camp Minnesota offers cutting edge summer camp experiences for all ages and interests, high quality space for retreats, meetings and conferences, delicious meal service, and warm hospitality.  
Whether you’re looking for a first-time camp experience, a family or personal retreat, a space for your next meeting or conference, or a Boundary Waters adventure, Camp Minnesota welcomes you. If you’ve experienced a time at one of our three beautiful sites, you know the joy, peace, and life-giving time apart that awaits you. 
If you’re considering Camp Minnesota for the first time, come see what everyone is talking about! Come and experience Christ, creation, and community with Camp Minnesota. 
Best. Summer. Ever.





Faithful Funnies!

A reflection on John 20:24-29
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We Need Ushers

If you are willing to come to church for worship, would you be willing to help usher? Two people are needed to greet and usher each Sunday. Please call Larry @ (218) 963-3765 or email lpjohn@charter.net. Thank you!



Trustees

The trustees will be meeting on Monday April 12th at 6pm, in the Fellowship Hall.

The Nominations committee is also looking for at least one new member to join the Trustees group. Please contact Pastor Jen or Peggy Johnson if this is something that you could add your time and talents to.
Sharing the Journey:

I came across this blog post from the widow of Clint Evans, Sam. I know how special Clint and his family were to this church, and this is a beautifully written piece on the journey of grief. I think that it will resonate with many.
Our Bishop has turned the dial back to Orange. Woot!
We returned to in-person worship on January 31.
Check this link for the phased plan details from the MN https://www.minnesotaumc.org/regatheringplan
Currently, the word from our Bishop is that the dial will move after Easter.
Contact Information
 Grace United Methodist Church 
29318 Patriot Ave - P.O. Box 276
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: 218-568-5755