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. Bryan Sisson

Passing the Peace

Praise and Worship Time Praise Band
Like a Lion
Beautiful Things

Childrens Message VBS Skit
Childrens bulletins and Busy Bags are available in the gathering area outside the
double doors.
Childrens Church is available for children age 4 through 2
nd
Grade .

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.

Scripture Genesis 25:19-34

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Jerry Wiemers
The Red, Hairy Mantle and the Quiet, Indoor Conniver
Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings

Closing Song Forever Reign 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 worship this summer as we share in a sermon
series entitled Summer of Stories. Going through August 3
rd
, 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. This is a special time in the
life of the church, and all are encouraged to make worship a priority as we
celebrate the God-stories in each of us!
Casual Summer Worship
We encourage members to come as you are for worship during July! On
these Sundays our pastors and choir will not be in robes, and all are invited
to be casually dressed.
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. In August we
will be delivering the donated school supplies for distribution amongst the
teachers.
Donate Blood and Save a Life!
Our next LifeSouth Blood Drive will be held this Tuesday, July 15
th
, from
4:00 - 8:00 pm at the church. Please note the change this time to Tuesday
from our usual Wednesdays, so mark your calendars and plan to contribute.
The July Blood Drive will be held during the week of VBS, so lets have an
even better turnout this time. If you have any questions or wish to help host
the event, contact Debbie McMullin at (256) 337-1799.
One Service for VBS Celebration Sunday
In order to join together as a Body of Faith and give thanks for our week of
VBS, we will have ONE COMBINED SERVICE of celebration next Sunday,
July 20
th
, at 11:00 am. Our Praise Band will be playing (as well as Curtis
Lindsay, our pianist) as our children will be leading us in worship on this
special Sunday. Please note: There will be NO 9:00 am Contemporary
Worship service that day, but we WILL have Sunday School at 10:05 am.
Come and be a part of this special worship as we celebrate the children of
Grace UMC!
Imagine No Malaria Northeast District Benefit Concert
There will be a concert for the Northeast District to benefit Imagine No
Malaria on Monday, July 21
st
, at 7:00 pm in the Trinity UMC Sanctuary. The
concert will feature the Lake Junaluska Singers. Admission is free, but love
offerings are being accepted.
Parents Night Out
Join us on Friday, July 25
th
, for a fun-filled night of games, crafts, and
activities for kids of all ages. To help keep this night awesome for our kids,
parents are kindly requested to go and find something to do on their own!
We will begin at 5:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm for 5 & under or 10:00 pm for 6
and over. The cost is $10 per child, with a $20 family maximum. It's a great
time to invite a friend to church. Sign up online at http://
www.graceumchsv.org/pno.
Upcoming Fall Adult Education Opportunities
Below are listed Adult Studies we are offering this fall. Next Sunday, there
will be a table outside the Sanctuary with more detailed information and sign
-up sheets. Please consider going deeper with God through study!

Sunday Nights
Parenting Class
Tuesday Mornings
Children of the Day: A Study of First and Second Thessalonians
Tuesday Nights
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
Wednesday Nights
Faith and Religion
Dare to Dream: Creating a God-Sized Mission Statement for Your Life
Meditation
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
Straf' mich nicht in deinem Zorn, J. S. Bach

Welcome & Announcements

Opening Hymn #158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Passing the Peace

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 #390 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive

Childrens Message VBS Skit
Childrens bulletins and Busy Bags are available in the gathering area outside the
double doors. Childrens Church is offered for children age 4 through 2
nd
Grade.

Anthem Lord, I Need You Quartet
Mary Graham, Larry Hogan, Slade Hogan, & Karen Sweet

Scripture Reading Genesis 25:19-34

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Jerry Wiemers
The Red, Hairy Mantle and the Quiet, Indoor Conniver
Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Duet
Hiding in Thee
Bill Pedigo, trumpet & Andrea Patterson, piano

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 #557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds

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 Childrens 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, 7/13
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
5:45 pm VBS Begins

Monday, 7/14
8:30 am Salvation Army Sandwiches
2:00 pm Fun Timers
5:45 pm VBS

Tuesday, 7/15
7:00 am Voting Run-Off at Church
10:30 am Staff Meeting
4:00 pm Blood Drive
5:45 pm VBS

Wednesday, 7/16
5:45 pm VBS & VBS Celebration Meal
7:30 pm Pick-Up Basketball
Thursday, 7/17
5:30 pm Praise Band Practice

Friday, 7/18
10:30 am Meals on Wheels
11:30 am Men of Grace Luncheon
5:00 pm Scrapbook/Crafters Night

Sunday, 7/20
VBS CELEBRATION SUNDAY
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am One Combined VBS
Celebration Worship Service
12:00 pm GraceFull Players Luncheon
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
GRACE UMC SERVANTS THIS WEEK:
Greeters: 9:00 Service Gina Barlow
Greeters: 11:00 Service Shannon Rosenthal/Donna McWard
Acolytes: 11:00 Service Emma Tolbert/John Murray Jr.
Guest Deliveries: Tonia Stulting
Childrens Church (9:00 Service) - Tracy Sisson/Shelley Lenahan
Childrens Church (11:00 Service) - Phala Rasmussen/Julianne Gunn
Soundboard: Brent Jones/Phillip Owen/David Bowman
2113 Old Monrovia Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-0003
Fax: (256) 430-0704
www.graceumchsv.org

Want to Help with the Expense of Vacation Bible School?
Monetary donations to VBS are very much appreciated. Please put Grace
VBS on the memo line of your check. Thank you!

Grace Kids Pool Party!!
You'll need towels and sunscreen when you join us for a pool party at the
home of Mike and Joanne Weis (209 Wainscott Drive, Madison, 35757) on
Wednesday, July 23
rd
, from 10:00 am-Noon. We'll have fun swimming and
enjoying each others company. An adult MUST stay with their children.
Please RSVP to Darcy Bierer by July 20
th
. A snack will be provided. Invite
your friends, and come join the fun!
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, July 13, 2014

Living Stones
Sign-up for Camp Living Stones begins today. 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.

Volleyball Match
The youth are challenging all of Grace in a volleyball match to be held on
Sunday, July 27
th
, at 5:00 pm. Win or lose (and the youth will win...) we
will treat everyone to pizza afterwards.


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.

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 7/6/14
Giving to 2014 General Fund

Average Weekly Goal $13,789.00
Given Last Sunday $14,177.75
Needed as of Last Sunday $372,303.00
Given as of Last Sunday $319,979.94

Other Gifts
Choir Robe Fund $25.00
Joel Curry Soup Kitchen $337.00
Love Bowl $70.00
Meals to Grow $50.00
Technology (Sound System) $200.00
VBS $260.00

Attendance 242
9:00 Service 95
10:00 Service 147
Finding Our Place
in Gods Story
The Red, Hairy Mantle and the
Quiet, Indoor Conniver

Worship Flowers This Week:

The flowers by the altar this morning
are given to the glory of God by
Freeman Allen.
VBS Begins This Evening!
Our Children's Ministry Team is excited that Vacation Bible School
begins tonight and goes through Wednesday, July-16
th
. From 5:45-
8:15 pm each night, our Workshop of Wonders VBS will be a fun time
for all!! We'll have music, crafts, games, and other exciting activities.
You may register your child (Ages 4-Rising 5
th
Grade) now at
2014.cokesburyvbs.com/grace. You may register to volunteer also.
We will have Nursery and a 2's/3's class for children of those who
volunteer for VBS. Contact Darcy Bierer for more information!