Why is there a mobile fire pit set up in the Narthex?

It is to remind you to come to Grace on Tuesday night at 7pm for "Prayers around the Fire". Bring your lawn chairs, your bug spray, and your prayers to be lifted up as we gather together around the fire. This is a casual event, and all are welcome!

If you cannot attend but would like to submit a prayer to be shared, please contact Pastor Jen by the usual methods.

Please join us in worship on the 20th as we welcome the newest members to our faith community!



The scriptures for Sunday the 20th



Romans 11:1-8,11-12

Psalm 133

Matthew 15:10-20



Mission Giving for August

In August our missional giving will go to a number of projects that will benefit our teachers, school support staff and students. We are still working out the details with a local school, but we hope that you will be generous as usual to support "Back to School" missions.

We are very grateful for the wonderful gifts given during our special offering time on the 6th. This has given us a wonderful base to start from as we make decisions on how best to use these gifts for both teachers and students in our community. We continue to dream as these blessings unfold throughout the month.

I want to express my gratitude for the many hands who made our combined service with Our Savior's Lutheran Church such a success.

To the ushers and greeters, that you for making our guests feel welcome!

To the guys in the parking lot, thank you for managing the chaos and making it work!

To the voices who sang with the OSL choir, thank you for the extra rehearsal time that you gave!

To the communion servers, thank you for your help, and I am so sorry that I forget to give you communion!

To those that brought in extra treats, served, and cleaned up, thank you!

To the Grace family as a whole, thank you for showing the Pequot Lakes what it looks like to be God's people together!

--Peace and love,

Pastor Jen

We wanted to take time to thank those of you who responded to our recent letter from the Finance Committee alerting you to Grace UMC’s financial needs.  It is such a blessing to know that we can count on you.

Your support is invaluable to us. Your consistent giving to the general fund supports our programs, maintains our church building and grounds and provides materials and much more. We are grateful to all of the church’s donors. With your help, we can continue to reach out to our community with the love of God.

Watch for a financial quarterly update in the E-Grace soon.

Sincerely

Finance Committee of Grace UMC

The church office will now be open Monday through Thursday, 9am until noon. The building and office will be closed on Fridays.



Contact/Email Information: 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, Wednesday and Thursday, from at least 10-1, call the office to be sure, as my weeks may vary. 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