Hello Grace UMC!

Tonight will be our last Wednesday evening supper and worship during Lent. A big thank you goes out to Iretta S., Nancy H., Sandy S., Jean W., and Esther V. for helping to make and serve soup, Paul A. for providing the bread, and to everyone who made cookies, bars, and desserts! Please be sure to offer your thanks when you see them. If you haven’t been able to make it for supper and worship, make tonight the night to be here! 

3 Things to Know

1. Palms, Pancakes, Pictures!

Join us this Sunday for worship at 10 am, then stick around for a pancake breakfast, an Easter-themed photo booth, and an egg hunt for the kiddos. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers (whoever you can think of) to join us, and you can use this link to share on Facebook. A free-will offering will be taken during breakfast, with funds going towards restoring the roof of Grace UMC. If you can help with pancakes, serving, or clean up, please sign up at the Connection Center or contact Pastor Taylor.

2. Holy Week Worship Schedule

At the conclusion of our Lenten journey, we walk through Holy Week, a time where our focus moves away from self-examination to encounter the deep love of God through Jesus’s serving and sacrifice. There will be no Wednesday night supper or worship on April 1st, but we will have worship on Friday, April 3rd, at 6 pm. We will remember the Last Supper with Holy Communion and reflect upon the sacrifice of Christ for us all. While schedules get busy, consider making plans for this important moment in the life of the church. Then make plans to join us for Easter Sunday worship on April 5th at 10:00 am, where we’ll praise the resurrected Christ, take Holy Communion together, and celebrate through the gift of community!

3. The Chosen TV Series Group

You’re invited to something new at Grace! Starting April 8 at 5:00 pm, we’ll gather on Wednesday evenings for a short-term small group centered around the powerful series The Chosen. Each week, we’ll watch an episode together and spend time in relaxed, meaningful conversation as we reflect on the life and ministry of Jesus. Whether you’ve seen the series before or are brand new to it, this is a great opportunity to grow in faith, ask questions, and connect with others in community. Come as you are, no preparation needed. Just bring yourself and a friend or two! Dinner and childcare will also be provided. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Pastor Taylor to RSVP or with any questions.

Worship This Week

Wednesday Evening- As we approach Holy Week, we know Jesus’ journey is going to be challenging. How do we prepare for challenges ahead? We’ll talk about it and take communion with one another tonight at 6pm

Sunday Morning- We will continue our sermon series, “From Wilderness to Glory,” looking at Luke 19:28-40, with Jesus In The City. The crowd will shout, “Hosanna!” one day and “crucify him!” on another. Jesus knows this city is significant in his journey and has much to say not only about the glory of God but also about the reality of the human heart. Join us in-person and online at 10:00 am for a time of worship with communion as well.
Prayer Requests

• *New* For those struggling with mental illness.
• *New* Lavonne (mom of Jill T.), doctors have discovered three masses—prayers for upcoming appointments and treatment options.
• *New* Ashley (Sandy S.,=’ cousin’s daughter-in-law). They discovered she has MS caused by lesions in her brain, they believe. Will be going to Mayo in April to try to have the lesions and scar tissue removed.
• Family of Will W. in his passing. You can view his obituary here, and his funeral will be on Saturday, March 28, at 3 pm at Grace.
• For those who face chronic conditions and are seeking answers and solutions.
• Kayte (daughter of Jean and Russ W.) continues to recover from spinal surgery.
• Carol A. asks prayers for Mary in the loss of her husband.
• Sharon (Aunt of Rachel B.) is dealing with multiple health problems
• Candace asks prayers for her dad who found out he has stage 3 cancer, and it’s too big to remove.
• Holly E. and her brother. He’s been dealing with alcohol addiction, and Holly is his current caregiver. Prayers for both recovery, endurance, and rest.
• Abe and Dale in their roles as caregivers.
• Pete for his health.
• Jackson/Manning family following as they continue to rebuild following a house fire.
• Emma (member of Grace Youth) and her treatment for Hashimoto’s.
• Saleem who is battling stage 3 cancer and on his second round of chemotherapy treatments.
• Ashley (relative of Sandy S.) had a tumor found in her brain last week. They are trying to figure out the steps.
• Kris (sister of Kay H.), who is struggling with an autoimmune disease and flare-ups. Comfort, relief, and the right meds.
• Annett (family of Jodi M.) is dealing with some health issues.
• Therese asks prayers for Jeffery’s life struggles and mental illness, for those who sit in sadness and depression, Kari and her struggles with her son, Mary Jo (sister), and her grandchildren.
• Nancy Q. asks for prayers for Hannah and Mike. They were married last June, and now Hannah has cancer, and Mike has lost his job.
• Jaron, for his recovery and health issues.
• Patrick (Nephew of Carol A.), who is dealing with addiction.
• Megan (Niece of Anne and John R.) is dealing with cancer recurrence.
• Xavier from Grace Kids asks us to continue to pray for the family and friends of Adam A.
• Trisha R. for continued healing and support.
• Cheryl G. during her battle with cancer.