9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service

We come this morning to worship and give thanks for Gods overwhelming love.
May Gods promised gift through Jesus change the way we live within the
world!

Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Passing the Peace

Praise and Worship Time Praise Band
Better Is One Day
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Come As You Are

SPRC Announcement Terry Tolbert, SPRC Chair

Prayers of the People The Lords Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is
the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Childrens bulletins and Busy Bags are available in the gathering area outside
the double doors. Childrens Worship and Wonder is available for children
age 4 through 2
nd
Grade.

Scripture Psalm 127, Ephesians 6:1-4

Message FAMILY MATTERS Rev. Bryan Sisson
Raising Up Gods Gift

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings

Closing Song You Hold Me Now Praise Band

Words of Challenge Rev. Bryan Sisson

Please stand as you are able


Earplugs are available at the back of the Sanctuary
for those who might need them.
Welcome to Our Guests!
Thank you for worshiping at Grace UMC! You are our honored guest, and
we hope you will make yourself at home this morning. We want to welcome
and follow up with you, so please fill out a First-Time Visitor Card in the
Attendance Pads and share your information. Also, please make sure to
introduce yourself to Pastor Bryan or Pastor Todd after the service.

Exploration Classes
Pastor Bryan is currently leading a class on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm
for those new to the church and wanting to join. Each week we are
discussing topics pertaining to our faith and spiritual journey here at Grace
UMC. If you want to learn more about United Methodism, please join us
today! We meet in Fellowship Hall #3, and all are invited to come and learn
more! For more information, please contact Pastor Bryan at (256) 430-0003.

GraceFull Singers Begins Today!
Calling all youth and kids in Grades 1-8! GraceFull Singers begins this
afternoon, and we want YOU! Well be preparing a Christmas musical to be
presented Sunday, December 7
th
, followed by a church-wide potluck. Come
and join us for lots of fun, singing, drama, and more! Rehearsals are on
Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. We will take a few holidays off; the full
schedule will be distributed after we begin rehearsals. Feel free to contact
director Gianna Gimenez if you have questions. Dress rehearsal is December
6
th
. Sign up on Grace's website or at the table in the hallway.

Growing as Parents Class Begins This Afternoon
Join us today from 4:00 - 5:30 pm as we begin a 6-week course on parenting.
This class is open to the community and families of all types. Well have
weekly topics of interest led by various people from the church and our
community. Childcare and programming for kids is available while we meet.
Nursery workers will play with kids in Kindergarten and younger, and
children in 1
st
Grade though 8
th
Grade are invited to join our GraceFull
Singers program. For more information on the speakers and topics being
discussed, please visit www.graceumchsv.org/growingasparents.
Wednesday Family Night This Week
Join us at 5:00 pm for our Wednesday Family Night fellowship meal this
Wednesday, August 20
th
! The Mission Team is hosting this weeks meal, and
the menu is: lasagna, bread, salad and dessert. Following the meal, at
6:00 pm we have Wee BZ for ages 2-Pre-K, Bible Zone for K-5
th
Grades, youth
small groups, and adult studies. Nursery care will be available. We are still
in need of groups to host the meals on September 10
th
and 17
th
. If your
group is willing to provide a meal, please contact Nancy Jackson at
(256) 830-0678 or Donna Evans at (256) 527-2414.
The Children of Grace Need You!
Have you lived in another country? Are you willing to share your experiences?
We are looking for Grace members or friends to come share their life
experiences with the children of Grace. We ask that you talk to the kids for
20 minutes one upcoming Wednesday night. You can share your
experiences; games you play; songs you sing; and favorite places to go. What
a wonderful gift it would be to them, so please consider sharing in this
special way! Contact Holly Cecil at hacecil@bellsouth.net if you would like to
help.
Join the Grace Supper Club!
Our monthly Supper Club gatherings will be held September-May at a local
home or restaurant selected by the host. Its a low-commitment, low-stress
way to get to know others in our congregation. Everyone is welcome to
participate, either as an individual or a family. Please register by mid
August. For full information, see the sign-up area outside the Sanctuary or
contact Jim Marconnet at (256) 772-3946 or jmarconnet@gmail.com.
GraceFull Players Sunday
Please make every effort to come and be a part of GraceFull Players Sunday
at both the 9:00 and 11:00 services on September 7
th
. This talented group of
performers will be offering Gods Word through drama and dance, as well as
leading us in receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please mark your
calendars and plan on being a part of this special experience!
UPCOMING CHURCH ACTIVITIES
11:00 am Traditional Worship Service
Through SONG, PRAYER, and WORD let us come before God this morning with
willing hearts. Come, Holy Spirit, and fill us with the power of your peace this
day of new beginnings!

Words of Gathering Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Musical Invitation and Lighting of Candles Curtis Lindsay, piano
For the Beauty of the Earth

Introit When Morning Gilds the Skies Chancel Choir

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Opening Hymn #96 Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above

Passing the Peace

SPRC Announcement Terry Tolbert, SPRC Chair

Prayers of the People The Lords Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen!

Hymn #454 Open My Eyes, That I May See

Childrens Message Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz
Childrens bulletins and Busy Bags are available in the gathering area outside
the double doors. Childrens Worship and Wonder is offered for children
age 4 through 2
nd
Grade.

Anthem Proclaim the Works of the Lord Chancel Choir

Scripture Reading Psalm 127, Ephesians 6:1-4

Message FAMILY MATTERS Rev. Bryan Sisson
Raising Up Gods Gift

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Curtis Lindsay, piano
Papillon, E. Grieg

Words of Praise and Doxology #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here
below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost. Amen.

Closing Hymn #445 Happy the Home When God Is There

Blessing and Sending Forth

Please stand as you are able


So what is a LifeGroup? How can LifeGroups change my relationship
with God and others with whom I go to church??? To find out more,
stay tuned to upcoming news on this special way to spiritually
connect within the Body of Faith at Grace!
























The worshipers at Grace UMC are its ministers.
The staff who support them are:

Senior Pastor: J. Bryan Sisson
Associate Pastor: Todd Noren-Hentz
Director of Youth Ministries: Adam McNeil
Office Administrator: Vicki Sheehy
Music Director: Gianna Gimenez
Praise and Worship Leader: Doug Wright
Accompanist: Curtis Lindsay
Facilities Manager: Ben Allen
Nursery Coordinator: Kalyn Polatty
Church Activities This Week*

Sunday, 8/17
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
3:00 pm Acolyte Training
3:00 pm Explorations Class
4:00 pm GraceFull Singers Practice
4:00 pm Parenting Class
5:30 pm Club 45 Parent & Child
Informational Meeting
5:30 pm MYF

Monday, 8/18
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
10:00 am Literary Ladies
6:00 pm Meals to Grow packing

Tuesday, 8/19
9:30 am Womens Bible Study
10:30 am Staff Meeting
11:30 am Men of Grace Luncheon

Wednesday, 8/20
5:00 pm Wednesday Family Night Meal
6:00 pm Wee BZ, Bible Zone, Youth
Small Groups, & Adult Studies
7:00 pm Choir Practice
7:30 pm Pick-Up Basketball
Thursday, 8/21
5:30 pm Praise Band Practice
6:30 pm LifeGroup Training

Saturday, 8/23
5:00 pm SPRC Cookout for Staff

Sunday, 8/24
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
3:00 pm Explorations Class
4:00 pm GraceFull Singers Practice
4:00 pm Parenting Class
5:30 pm Club 45
5:30 pm MYF
GRACE UMC SERVANTS THIS WEEK:
Greeters: 9:00 Service Liz Hayes/Mary Allen
Greeters: 11:00 Service Joanne Weis/Tracy Higginbotham
Acolytes: 11:00 Service John Murray, Jr./Ainsley Lenahan
Guest Deliveries: Gina Barlow
Worship and Wonder (9:00 Service) - Mandy Mitchell/Gail Linton
Worship and Wonder (11:00 Service) - Lia Brown/Corey Tolbert
Soundboard: Brent Jones/Steve Ward/Matthew Sweet
2113 Old Monrovia Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-0003
Fax: (256) 430-0704
www.graceumchsv.org


Wee Bible Zone & Bible Zone This Wednesday!
Come join our Wee BZ and BZ classes this Wednesday at 6:00 pm for some
fun, interactive time with the Bible! Wee BZ, for ages 2 years-Pre-K, is a
fun, age-appropriate time to learn about God's love and His Son, Jesus.
BZ, for Grades K-5
th
, is all about Science and how it relates to God. We'll
have guest teachers who know their stuff, as well as play games, and enjoy
other awesome activities. Make plans to join us!
Acolyte Training This Afternoon
Acolyte Training will take place at 3:00 pm today. Children who are in
1
st
Grade and up and are interested in being Acolytes at the 11:00 Service
should attend. Questions? Contact Betsy Allison at (256) 655-3792.

Club 45 Begins Today!
Does Your 4
th
/5
th
Grade Student Need Something More? Come check out
Club 45, an exciting new program for tweens, led by Jim and Holly Cecil. It
begins today from 5:30-7:00 pm. This program is designed to help fill the
gap between our elementary and youth programs. Todays meeting is an
informational meeting for parents. While parents hash out the details, the
kids will be playing games and getting to know each other. Contact the
Cecils for more information at (256) 828-1387.

Attention Parents
Bibles for 2
nd
Grade students will be distributed on Sunday, August 24
th
.
We ask that you let Pastor Bryan know what service your child will be
attending on that day. We look forward to this special time in your child's
life!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
CHILDRENS MINISTRY NOTES
YOUTH MINISTRY NOTES
* For a complete calendar of events at the
church, please visit our website.
The Mission of Grace UMC:
Praising God...Proclaiming Christ
Serving Others
Sunday, August 17, 2014

Camp Living Stones
We need adult help picking up the vans for the Camp Living Stones trip on
Friday, August 29
th
, at 3:00 pm. WE will be getting three vans at the Avis
rental branch on University. If you are able to help, please speak to Adam.

Calendars Are Available
The Youth 3
rd
Quarter Calendar is posted and ready to go! Check it out at
youth.graceumchsv.org, or pick up a hard copy in the youth room to mark
your calendars for upcoming events.

Meals to Grow Backpack Packing
Tomorrow evening, August 18
th
at 6:00 pm, we will be packing backpacks
for children in need at Montview Elementary and Providence Elementary
schools. Without these backpacks (theyre given out on Fridays), the
children would not have enough to eat over the weekends. If you would like
to help us, we will meet in the Youth Room at 6:00 pm.

Outdoor Church
Grace UMC is sponsoring Outdoor Church at the Manna House in
downtown Huntsville on Saturday, September 6
th
, from 8:00 am - Noon. If
youd like to help as a volunteer cooking and/or serving food for the
homeless on that Saturday, please contact Brian Mitchell at
brianmitchell@gmail.com or (256) 527-4583.

HAP (Huntsville Assistance Program) Food Pantry Donations
During the month of August Grace UMC is collecting soap, shampoo, and
Kleenex to support the Huntsville Assistance Program. Please place
donated items in the Food Pantry in Fellowship Hall Room #3.
Raising Up Gods Gift
PRAYER CONCERNS
Please share additional concerns
during prayer time.

Helen Matthews, Joann Wiemers,
Martha Rothermel, Jim Martin,
& Stacey McIntyre
Report for 8/10/14
Giving to 2014 General Fund

Average Weekly Goal $13,789.00
Given Last Sunday $12,647.30
Needed as of Last Sunday $441,248.00
Given as of Last Sunday $377,620.74

Other Gifts
Choir Robe Fund $50.00
Joel Curry Soup Kitchen $37.00
Meals to Grow $50.00
New Futures Home $70.00
Wheelchair Ramp $100.00

Attendance 273
9:00 Service 120
10:00 Service 153

Worship Flowers This Week:

The basket of food by the altar this
morning is for the Meals to Grow
Backpack Program and is given to the
glory of God by Kalyn Polatty in honor
of her parents, Jay and Faith Polatty,
on their 40
th
anniversary.

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