Next Sunday is Trinity Sunday.

The scriptures for the day will be:

John 1:1-5

Psalm 8

Matthew 28:16-20

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

May Missional Giving

Each year, churches in the Minnesota Annual Conference take a Love Offering for missions in conjunction with our Annual Conference Session. These gifts will be taken to our Annual Conference gathering in St. Cloud next week.

Thank you so much for your generosity in giving towards both the Love Offering and to the special ask for both UMCOR and Midwest Missions. In addition to the cleaning supplies, we were able to create 35 Dignity Kits. Again, thank you so very much!

Ladies of Grace you are invited to the June United Women of Faith gathering on Thursday, June 1st. This month's theme is "The Movement of Peoples, joining God's story."

9-10---Executive Board meeting

10-11--General meeting which will include a discussion of future plans/activities and sharing of your own heritage story

ALL are welcome

11-12--Program--Two new US citizens will share their story

12----lunch

Upcoming Local Events and News--click link in red to read

Congratulations to our graduates!

Angelina Doughty and Kodi Crawford will both be graduating from Pequot Lakes High School on Friday night. Ceremony

Special music Sunday at the Pine River UMC on May 28th during the 10:30 worship service. The Churchyard Gospel Bluegrass Band will be performing. Band

There are a number of opportunities to gather for special services that will be held for Memorial Day on Monday. We encourage you to find one that fits your schedule.

Events and News Pastor Jen take part in the service held at the Nisswa American Legion at noon.

The Annual GUMC Rummage Sales dates are set for June 22nd and 23rd! Spring has finally sprung! Please remember us as you clean out those closets for spring cleaning. Donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the youth room with the risers. It is suggested that you either bring them on Sunday mornings or during the week when the church is open from 9-12. Items that we will not be accepting are electronics (i.e. TVs, VCRs or computers) or Books. There are other organizations that would be happy to take those items off your hands. If you have large consignment items that you would be interested in selling, to benefit the church please contact Paul Lundgren, 218-232-7101.

There is a large sign-up board for all of the days/needs of the sale located in the Narthex. There is a time and task for everyone. Thanks for helping!

Tidbits



Cut and split wood available for sale! 

Buy now, or it will be sold at the Rummage Sale in June. 

If interested see/call Larry Johnson (218)963-3765

The Grace Trail Side Rest Area is shaping up and should be ready to go by June 1st! Many thanks to Bill Tollefson, Laurie and Art Prinsen and the Johnson's for sponsoring the "port-a-potty" for the three summer months! Thanks, too, to Home Depot for donating many bags of mulch. The Youth Group kids did a great job raking and cleaning up the area and that was a big help!

ROCKS are needed to complete the project. If you have a ROCK pile with ROCKS about the size of a bowling ball, please bring them to the opening of the trail by mid-week. Thank you very much! 

We are hoping that this will be a great outreach opportunity for Grace. It has been amazing to see how many people use the trail as work has been done. Many positive comments by bikers have already been heard. Take a look when you get a chance!

Plans are underway for VBS in July. There will be volunteer opportunities available. If you have empty 2-liter bottles, clean aluminum pop cans, and larger cardboard boxes, we need them.

A list of summer events is available on the table in the Narthex. Choose one with a magnet and keep it on your fridge or take a paper copy. A variety of opportunities are available for fellowship, study, outreach and worship. Get involved and make Grace your summer place this summer.

T-Shirts---Grace sample shirts are hanging in the Narthex. Orders can be placed May 7-28th. They will be here in time for the Rummage Sale. Speak with Jody Perrine if interested. Last chance to order! We will decide based on the numbers if this order will be placed.

The Countdown is on!

VBS is blasting off in July!

If you have something that should be added to this newsletter from your group or mission, please speak with Pastor Jen or email the details to her at jenmatt20@gmail.com. The E-Grace is generally completed by noon on Thursdays, so articles need to be received by Thursday 10am at the very latest.

If you wish to connect with me directly and it is not an emergency, please know that I will respond as needed during pretty regular office hours. I am generally in the church on Tuesdays--Thursday, from at least 10-12, call the office to be sure, as my weeks may vary. Ann has my detailed schedule and can find me if needed. I check my emails frequently throughout the day, and this is the best way to contact me.

-Pastor Jen

Important note

If you are mailing something to the church, you must use our P.O. Box for the address. We do not receive mail at the church, and if you use the physical church address it will get returned and could delay your notices to us or offerings.

P.O. Box 276

Pequot Lakes, MN 56472