Scriptures for next week:



Proverbs 1:20-33

Psalm 19

Mark 8:31-38

Mission Giving for September

Our Mission Focus for September will be "United Methodist Committee on Relief" better known as UMCOR. UMCOR does incredible work responding to disasters around the world. They are often the first onsite and the last to leave providing various services and support as needed. Besides our cash gifts to support their work, quite often they request supplies, but most often ask for prayers for the people that are in need in these life-changing situations. We will add very intentional prayers this month for their work according to their current requests.

If you are giving towards these gifts, please use one of the envelopes provided at the back of the sanctuary or make a note on your check with "September mission" or "UMCOR" in the memo.

Please take note of the lovely prayer garden by the church kitchen door. Many thanks to Lynn Lundgren who tends to the garden and has planted the flowers. Thanks too, for the memorial monies that have been used to purchase a special bench and two engraved stones. The engraved words come from the hymn, In the Garden--"And He walks with me and He talks with me and He tells me I am HIs own."

You are invited to tarry awhile there, in prayer.

--Ardie Morris

Upcoming Red Cross blood drives--

Tuesday 9/10,

12-6pm at Crosslake Lutheran

9-2pm at Pine River State Bank

Call 1-800-733-2767 for appointments.

The Lakes Area Home Tour is a favorite Fall activity of many over MEA weekend. This is one of the largest fundraisers held annually for the Lakes Area Food Shelf. Make plans to attend, tickets available now.

The church office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9am until noon. Ring the doorbell and we will come to open the south door!

--Church office phone: 218-568-5755

-- Church office (for all general inquiries and administrative/clerical duties)

graceumcpequotlakes@gmail.com



 -- Pastor Jen Matthees – jenmatt20@gmail.com

-- Ann Hutchings-Congregational Care Assistant- graceumccare@gmail.com

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 Tuesday (830-2) and Wednesday (10-3) call the office to be sure, as my weeks and Mondays vary. You may find me here at other times too! I check my emails frequently throughout the day, and this is the best way to contact me. Friday is my day off as needs allow.

-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

On our website you can find links to past services, a spot to watch this week's service, an online link to giving, and much more!