What a joy it is to introduce the newest members of Grace United Methodist! We celebrated the profession of faith of 10 new members on Sunday, and look forward to walking with them in their faith journey as we seek to continue our mission of being the church of the neighborhood, making followers of Jesus Christ to transform the world!

Pictured L to R: Paul and Nancy Q., Jeremy K., Gondah E., Helen and Richard P., Amay T., Becky and Rick P. (Rick is a retired UM Clergy, maintaining his membership with the Dakotas Conference)
Not Pictured: Jerry and Diana B.

3 Things to Know

1. Serve at Micah’s Mission
 There are some opportunities coming up to help serve lunch at Micah’s Mission. We are hoping to have groups of five go over to help out the following dates:

• Tuesday, January 20th 11a-1:30p
• Friday, January 23rd 11a-1:30p
• Thursday, January 29th 11a-1:30p
• Friday, January 30th 11a-1:30p

You can visit https://churchesunited.galaxydigital.com/ to get signed up, or contact Pastor Taylor to get connected with others!

2. Grace Youth Sub Fundraiser 
Help support your GraceKids and GraceYouth! For $12 you will receive: A sandwich on hoagie bread with your choice of meat, cheese, and toppings, as well as your choice of chips and cookie. Money from this fundraiser will go to our Kids and Youth programs, as well as help fund future mission trips. Orders are due February 4 at 7pm, and pick up will be available at Grace UMC Sunday, February 8 from 11-12pm. Click here to order online, or you can get an order form at the church! Payment will be accepted during pickup times.

3. Lent Book Orders
Lent will be here quickly, and we want to help you in your Lenten spiritual journey. If you’d like to purchase a copy of “From Wilderness to Glory” by N.T. Wright, make sure you sign up at the Connection Center, or by emailing Pastor Taylor. This book will be the guide for our sermon series and discipleship opportunities. Books are $10 and money will be collected when the books arrive.

Worship This Week

We will continue in our sermon series, “From the Start” looking at the creation narrative from Genesis 1-3. Our focus this week will be on the phrase, “See I have given you”, remembering all that we have is from God, and we are called to steward it well.
I’m delighted to announce that we will have a special guest conductor for the choir, Daniel Leeman, who also commissioned an arrangement of Be Thou My Vision for our church! This is a Sunday you won’t want to miss. Join us in-person and online at 10:00am!

Prayer Requests

There are many in our congregation in need of prayer. Please be mindful of these people and situations in your daily prayers.

• *New* John (uncle of Sandy Simmons) and his family- funeral January 14th in Missouri. This is Sandy’s dad’s younger brother.
• *New* Kris (sister of Kay Heidrich) who is struggling with autoimmune disease and flare up. Comfort, relief and right meds.
• *New* Jeff (oldest son of Karen Jacobson) and his new bride to be, and all traveling for the wedding.
• *New* Gondah Edwards as he is travelling to Africa to see his family, for a safe journey.
• *New* Lucille Tollefson (Aunt of Del Larson) as she is on comfort care. If anyone would be able to drive Del to Aberdeen to help him visit her, please contact Del or Pastor Taylor to let them know.
• *New* Joey (son-in-law of Jean and Russ Ward) fell and hurt his leg pretty badly.
• Denis Stead having a surgical procedure on his back.
• *New* Brandon (son of Rick and Becky Pittenger) having surgery at Mayo on Friday.
• *Update* Amber Lund updated us that Russel, who had an accident with a semi, is now up and walking by the grace of God! There’s still a long road of recovery, but Russel was originally told he would never walk again.
• *Update* Jerry Blomeke had a successful surgery. Prayer for quick healing for him and for Diana as she cares for him.
• *Update* Emily Hilgers, who we’ve been praying for her lung cancer treatment, has been moved to hospice. Prayers for her, her family, and friends for peace and comfort.
• Annett (family of Jodi Miller) who is dealing with some health issues.
• Family of Alyssa (Niece of Eddie Ybarra) in her passing, as they are left grieving and with many unanswered questions.
• Amie for her health conditions
• Abe and Teri M. (friends of Carol Andvik) and their new journey with Alzheimers.
• Linda Fritz, (niece of Nancy Quarve) successfully had her kidney removed, and awaiting results of the biopsy.
• 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.
• David (brother-in-law of Jean Ward) recovering from a fall that broke 4 ribs and punctured a lung. Prayers for recovery and patience.
• Mary (sister-in-law of Del Larson) dealing with a return of cancer, and is taking chemo again.
• Nancy Quarve asks prayers Hannah and Mike. They were married this June and now Hannah has cancer and Mike has lost his job.
• Jaron, for his recovery and health issues.
• Patrick (Nephew of Carol Andvik) who is dealing with addiction, and for Saleem who is battling stage 3 cancer and treatments.
• Megan (Niece of Anne and John Roberts) dealing with cancer recurrence.
• Xavier from Grace Kids asks us to continue to pray for the family and friends of Adam Amin as they mourn his passing.
• Trisha Rux for continued healing and support.
• Mike Chimentis (Bria Eisen’s dad) who continues to battle health issues, for Janet (Bria’s mom) is his caregiver and they are both tired. Prayers of comfort for the whole family.
• Janel (friend of Jodi Miller) her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Keep them in our prayers as Julie goes through treatment.
• Jenny (Niece of Jean and Russ Ward) dealing with breast cancer.
• Lisa Melby (co-worker of Sarah Martin) who is battling breast cancer
• Cheryl Goldade during her battle with cancer.