The Scriptures for next week are:

Isaiah 40:1-5

 Psalm 131

          2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Volunteer Opportunity

The Food Shelf will be handing out turkeys to our neighbors as they do their regular shopping onsite. There is a need for some extra hands to pass these out. This will take place during the following shopping times:

Tuesday, 11/21--9am-12pm

Wednesday, 11/22--3pm-6pm

If you are available to help, please contact Pastor Jen.

Mission Giving for November

Our missional giving for November will go to the Lakes Area Food Shelf to help keep the shelves stocked for the holiday season. We will also be sending a portion of our mission offering to the Conference to aid their work with the people of Ukraine.

Please make a note on your gift if you want it designated to the monthly missions, thank you!

Pledges

It is our hope that if you are planning to make a formal giving commitment to Grace UMC for 2024, that you can bring your pledge card with you this Sunday, the 19th, and put it in the offering plate.

November--Pre-Advent, 738 Prayer, for a season of generosity.

Please join with other Grace UMC members in praying these words together at 7:38am and 7:38pm.

There is a bookmark sized handout of this available to tuck into your Bible for devotion times.

"Lord, teach our hearts to give freely without counting the cost. Let nothing in this world keep us from reflecting your generosity. Let us trust that when we are generous, you will ensure that our needs are taken care of, for you are our good shepherd. Amen."

In the News (link to Pine Echo Journal in red)

The weather is changing, we all need to be prepared, there were some great tips in the paper this week. Winter Weather

Congratulations to Pequot Lakes girls' volleyball team! State Champions

We offer our condolences to the Seaberg family on the passing of Don last Saturday, November 11th. Please keep Geri in your prayers.

The church office is open Monday through Thursday, 9am until noon. The building and office are closed on Fridays and Saturdays.



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

The weather is changing, and some of you are already heading south!

If you will be leaving, we would love to be able to stay in touch with you over the winter months. As you make your final arrangements to be gone, please drop Ann a note at graceumccare@gmail.com or call the office so we can make a note of how best to stay in touch.

Safe Travels!

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. 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