Hello Grace UMC!

At this point I’m never surprised by your generosity and response to a need, but overwhelmed with gratitude and joy! We put the word out late last week of a noisy offering to help raise money to purchase milk for Micah’s Mission. Within just a few days, you scrounged up your loose change and raised $230 which was matched with an additional $200 for a total of $430 to meet an immediate need in our community, enough to provide Micah’s Mission with two weeks of milk. That is EXACTLY what being the church of the neighborhood looks like!

3 Things to Know

1. Grace Youth Sub Fundraiser **If you’ve already gotten your order in, you can still help by sharing this with friends and family!** 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.

2. Lent Book Orders Last call to get signed up 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.

3. Women of Grace Meeting Women of Grace are meeting in the Lounge on Sunday, February 15, following our worship service, and all women are invited! The discussion will include our 2026 Fall Festival date and the opportunity for two individuals to step forward who are willing to work together to coordinate this fall event. For questions and input, please contact Jean Graning, 701-367-3587, or Phyllis Murray, 701-361-2745.

Worship This Week

We will begin our brand new sermon series, “Three Simple Rules”, looking at the three general rules of the church. In a world that often feels divided and contentious, what would it look like to follow the simple rule of “do no harm”? This week, we’ll examine the impact of our words and actions, learning how to bring peace and kindness into our relationships and communities. We will also be celebrating Holy Communion! Join us in-person or online at 10:00am

Prayer Requests

• *New* The family of Geraldine Desjarlais (mother of Amber L.) in her passing.
• *New* Ashley (relative of Sandy S.) had a tumor found in her brain last week. They are trying to figure out the steps.
• *Update* Mike Chimentis (Bria E.’s dad) has passed away following a lengthy illness.  Prayers of comfort and peace for his wife, Janet, and the whole family.
• Nora S. (mother of Denis S.) on hospice.
• Family of Lucille Tollefson (Aunt of Del L.) in her passing. Prayers of peace and comfort for the family.
• Brandon (son of Rick and Becky P.) had a successful surgery, prayers for a speedy recovery.
• Jenny (Niece of Jean and Russ W.) is cancer free!
• Kris (sister of Kay H.) who is struggling with autoimmune disease and flare up. Comfort, relief and right meds.
• Denis S. having a surgical procedure on his back.
• Amber L. 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.
• Jerry B. had a successful surgery. Prayer for quick healing for him and for Diana as she cares for him.
• Emily H., 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 M.) who is dealing with some health issues.
• Abe and Teri M. (friends of Carol A.) and their new journey with Alzheimers.
• Linda F., (niece of Nancy Q.) 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 W.) recovering from a fall that broke 4 ribs and punctured a lung. Prayers for recovery and patience.
• Mary (sister-in-law of Del L.) dealing with a return of cancer, and is taking chemo again.
• Nancy Q. 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 A.) who is dealing with addiction, and for Saleem who is battling stage 3 cancer and treatments.
• Megan (Niece of Anne and John R.) 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 R. for continued healing and support.
• Janel (friend of Jodi M.) her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Keep them in our prayers as Julie goes through treatment.
• Lisa M.(co-worker of Sarah M.) who is battling breast cancer
• Cheryl G. during her battle with cancer.