9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service We come this morning to worship and give thanks for God’s overwhelming love.

May God’s promised gift through Jesus change the way we live within the world!

Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Bryan Sisson

†Passing the Peace

†Praise and Worship Time Praise Band

“You Hold Me Now” “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)”

Baptism and Profession of Faith Nancy Melissa Horvath Congregational Response: Through baptism you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God’s new creation and made to share in Christ’s royal priesthood. We are all one in Christ Jesus. With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you as

a member of the family of Christ.

Prayers of the People “The Lord’s 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.

Children’s Church is available for children age 4 through 2nd Grade.

Scripture Genesis 29:15-28

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Rachael Benton

“A Tale of Two Rach(a)els” Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings

†Closing Song “How He Loves” Praise Band

†Words of Challenge Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

† Please stand as you are able

There are earplugs 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.

Summer Sermon Series Join the Grace UMC family in special time of worship this summer as we

share in a sermon series entitled Summer of Stories. Going through August

3rd, each week we will have opportunity to hear from a Grace member as they

share their faith by offering ways that God has blessed their lives. Come and

celebrate the God-stories in each of us!

Grace Disc Golf Association Today Join us today at Drake Springs (part of Brahan Springs Park - by lake and

softball fields) at 1:00 pm as we play disc golf. No equipment needed.

Providence Luncheon

Our annual luncheon to support the teachers at Providence School will be

held this Tuesday, July 29th, at 11:30 am. We can use donations of cut fruit,

chips, desserts, or side items that go along with sandwiches (e.g., various

kinds of salads) We can also use help setting up the luncheon and

transporting school supplies beginning at 10:00 am and clean up after the

luncheon. Please contact Pastor Todd at toddnorenhentz@graceumchsv.org

if you can donate any items or if you can help.

Providence School Supply Drive

We are collecting school supplies for Providence Elementary School. All new

school supplies are welcome. A supply list is available outside the Sanctuary

and on the church website for you to use in your purchasing. On July 29th

we will be delivering the donated school supplies for distribution amongst the

teachers, so bring your donations soon!

Exploration Classes to Begin Soon!

Pastor Bryan will be leading a five-week class on Sunday afternoons at 3:00

pm for those new to the church and wanting to join. It will begin Sunday,

August 3rd, and each week we will discuss topics pertaining to our faith and

spiritual journey here at Grace UMC. We will meet in Fellowship Hall #3,

and all are invited to come and learn more! Childcare will be available for

those who need it - just let us know! If you would like more information or

want to sign up, please contact Pastor Bryan at (256) 430-0003.

Church Workday

On Saturday, August 9th, Grace UMC's Trustees are heading up a workday to

focus on cleaning up the church grounds. We will gather from 8:00 am-

12:00 pm to work on trimming bushes, cleaning out shrubbery beds, and

general grounds clean-up. All are invited and welcome to join in! Please bring tools (shovels, trimmers, etc.) and gloves. If childcare is needed, please

contact Kalyn Polatty at (256) 430-0003.

Upcoming Fall Adult Education Opportunities

Below are listed Adult Studies we are offering this fall. Sign-up sheets are on the table outside the Sanctuary with more detailed information. Please

consider going “deeper” with God through study!

Tuesday Mornings - begins August 12th

Children of the Day: A Study of First and Second Thessalonians

Tuesday Nights - begins August 12th

Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation

Wednesday Nights - begin August 13th

Science and Religion

Dare to Dream: Creating a God-Sized Mission Statement for Your Life

Meditation

Sunday Nights - begins August 17th

Parenting Class

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 and share their life

experiences with the children of Grace. We ask that you talk to the kids for

20 minutes one 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! Mission

Madness is starting soon. Contact Holly Cecil at hacecil@bellsouth.net if you

would like to help.

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. Bryan Sisson

Musical Invitation and Lighting of Candles Curtis Lindsay, piano

“He Leadeth Me”

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Bryan Sisson

†Opening Hymn #145 “Morning Has Broken”

†Passing the Peace

Ministry Moment Brian Mitchell, Mission Team Leader

Prayers of the People “The Lord’s 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”

Children’s Message Rev. Bryan Sisson Children’s bulletins and Busy Bags are available in the gathering area outside the double doors. Children’s Church is offered for children age 4 through 2nd Grade.

Anthem “Hungry (Falling on My Knees)” Jeff Rothermel

Scripture Reading Genesis 29:15-28

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Rachael Benton “A Tale of Two Rach(a)els” Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Curtis Lindsay, piano

“Allemande from French Suite No. 5,” J. S. Bach

†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 #715 “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”

†Blessing and Sending Forth

† Please stand as you are able

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 Director of Children’s Ministries: Darcy Bierer 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, 7/27

9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:05 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 2:00 pm Youth Small Group Training 3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:30 pm MYF

Monday, 7/28

8:30 am Salvation Army Sandwiches

Tuesday, 7/29

11:00 am Providence Elementary Teacher Luncheon

Wednesday, 7/30

7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:30 pm Pick-Up Basketball

Thursday, 7/31

5:30 pm Praise Band Practice

Sunday, 8/3

HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY

9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:05 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 1:00 pm Grace Family Fun Fly 3:00 pm Explorations Class 5:30 pm MYF

PRAYER CONCERNS Please share additional concerns

during prayer time.

Helen Matthews, Joann Wiemers, Herb Goodrich, Martha Rothermel,

Jim Martin, Stacey McIntyre, & Harry Woolverton

GRACE UMC SERVANTS THIS WEEK: Greeters: 9:00 Service – Dave & Sun Hickman Greeters: 11:00 Service – Cindy Schwartz/Debbie McMullin Acolytes: 11:00 Service – Josie Sisson/Riley Sisson Guest Deliveries: Callie Vincent/Emily Stinson Children’s Church (9:00 Service) - Mandy Mitchell/Darcy Bierer Children’s Church (11:00 Service) - Audra Johns/Darcy Bierer Soundboard: Brent Jones/Steve Ward/Mark Schoen

2113 Old Monrovia Road

Huntsville, AL 35806 (256) 430-0003

Fax: (256) 430-0704 www.graceumchsv.org

Blessing of the Backpacks

Hey kids and teens!! Bring your school backpacks to church next Sunday,

August 3rd. During both services, Pastor Bryan will share in a special

blessing over them during the Children’s Message. So bring your packs,

and let’s prepare for the first day of school TOGETHER!

Children's Church Has a New Name!

Beginning Sunday, August 10th, Children’s Church will become Children's Worship and Wonder. We have some great stories and activities planned, so

don't forget to join us on Sundays during the 9:00 and 11:00 services.

Worship and Wonder is for 4-year-olds through 2nd Grade.

Wee Bible Zone & Bible Zone Starting Soon WEE BZ and BZ classes on Wednesday nights are just around the corner!!

Come join us for some fun, interactive time with the Bible. Wee BZ, for

ages 2 years-Pre-K, will be a fun, age-appropriate time to learn about God's

love and His Son, Jesus. BZ, for Grades K-5th, will be all about Science and

how it relates to God. We'll have guest teachers who know their stuff,

games, and other awesome activities! It all begins on Wednesday, August

13th, at 6:00 pm, so make plans to join us!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

CHILDREN’S 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, July 27, 2014

Volleyball Match

The youth are challenging all of Grace in a volleyball match to be held on

Sunday, July 27th, at 5:00 pm. Win or lose (and the youth will win...) we

will treat everyone to pizza afterwards. Please come and spend time with

our youth!

Living Stones

Sign-up for Camp Living Stones is underway. A $30 deposit is due by

August 3rd. You may sign up in the youth room, or on signupgenius.com/

go/10C0D4CABAA29ABF85-living. For more information visit our web

page at youth.graceuchsv.org, or our Facebook page at facebook.com/

graceumy.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to fill Sunday School Team positions and Small

Group Leader spots. Sunday mornings, we will be splitting into Jr and Sr.

High classes for our study. On Wednesday nights this fall, we'll be in small

groups to talk about The Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide for Teenagers by Jonathan McKee. Ask Adam how you can help, or check out

youth.graceumchsv.org/wp/category/forms.

Outdoor Church

Grace UMC is sponsoring Outdoor Church at the Manna House in

downtown Huntsville in Saturday, September 6th, from 8:00 am - Noon. If

you’d like to help as a volunteer cooking food for the homeless on that

Saturday, please contact Brian Mitchell at brianmitchell@gmail.com or

(256) 527-4583.

Serving Communion in Worship

Would you like to assist in serving communion during monthly communion

services and at other special services? You can sign up now on the bulletin

board across from the kitchen. Dates are available for all of 2014.

HAP (Huntsville Assistance Program) Food Pantry Donations

During the month of July Grace UMC is collecting toilet paper,

disposable diapers for infants and 2-3 year-olds, and wipes to support the Huntsville Assistance Program. Please place donated food items in the

Food Pantry in Fellowship Hall Room #3.

Report for 7/20/14

Giving to 2014 General Fund

Average Weekly Goal $13,789.00 Given Last Sunday $5,864.60 Needed as of Last Sunday $399,881.00 Given as of Last Sunday $339,605.74

Other Gifts Imagine No More Malaria $463.12 Meals to Grow $50.00 VBS $953.50 Attendance 207

Finding Our Place

in God’s Story “A Tale of Two Rach(a)els”

Worship Flowers This Week:

The basket for Meals to Grow by the altar this morning are given to the

glory of God by Jay & Faith Polatty in

memory of their dads, Maj. John G. Polatty & Ivan R. Swanger.