Order of Worship: August 18th

Prelude


Welcome/Announcements

Candle Lighting


Call to Worship


Opening Songs: "He Has Made Me Glad"

"Gather Us In"


Scripture Readings

Isaiah :1-7

Psalm 86:1-13

John 15:1-11


Unison Prayer


Song: "Breathe on Me Breath of God"


Message: "Stay in Love with God"


Offering/Doxology/Offertory Prayer


Song: "Sweet Hour of Prayer"


Prayers of the People/The Lord's Prayer


Song: "My Life is in You, Lord"


Blessing

Postlude




This Week at Grace:



Tuesday: NO 9am Bible study this week



Thursday:

Men's book study 10am

(offsite)




If you are planning to meet at Grace UMC, you need to call ahead or email the office to reserve space and to get your meeting on the church calendar. To adjust for cooling needs, Pastor Jen MUST know if/when you are meeting.


Church Office Phone:

218-568-5755


Grace Office Hours

Monday - Wednesday

9 a.m. to noon


Worship

Online--available at

www.graceumcpequotlakes.org


In-Person Worship Sunday--9am


Unison Prayer

Let us pray the Lord to keep surrounding us with his care, till we bear rich fruit.

Teach and help us to respond with our whole being to your daily forgiveness and patience, to the riches of life brought us by Jesus, to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, that we may be a people that bear lasting fruits. May we bring to all a justice animated by love, may we learn to share as you do with us. Show us your mercy through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Call to Worship

L: We are branches, rooted in the vine of Christ.

P: We come because we seek to abide in Christ.

L: The branches that remain in the vine bear much fruit.

P: We come because we long to be spiritually vibrant, alive, productive.

L: If we abide in Christ, then Christ’s words will abide in us.

P: We come because we strive to be faithful disciples.

L: We gather for worship now to the glory of the One God:

Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.

P: May we grow wildly as God tends us lovingly. Amen.

Scriptures for next week:



Psalm 15


Revelation 19:11-16


Revelation 19:19-21


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Mission Giving for August


We all know how much teachers give to their students in terms of education and care. Too often they also have to empty their own pockets to outfit their classrooms as well. Our combined missional giving for the month of August gets distributed to local teachers associated with Grace UMC to help them be successful.

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 "August mission" in the memo.


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

There may or may not be a newsletter next week. No promises, as I will be on vacation. If something comes up and you need to reach me, Ann knows how best to get in touch.

--Pastor Jen

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 (9-2) and Wednesday (10-3) call the office to be sure, as my weeks and Mondays 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

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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

Visit our website

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!




Contact Information

 Grace United Methodist Church 

29318 Patriot Ave - P.O. Box 276

Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Phone: 218-568-5755

Email: graceumcpequotlakes@gmail.com

Website: www.graceumcpequotlakes.org

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