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
Lord, I Need You
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
Come As You Are

Childrens Moment Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz
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.

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 John 17:6-26

Message STICKY CHURCH Rev. Bryan Sisson
Staying Focused on Our Connection

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings

Closing Song With Everything 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 and Pastor Todd after the service!

Final Growing as Parents Class
Join us this afternoon from 4:00-5:30 pm as our guest speaker, Associate
Pastor, Todd Noren-Hentz presents Faith Development for Kids and Teens.
Childcare and programming for kids is available while we meet.
World Communion Sunday
Please put on your calendars a very special, upcoming worship service
World Communion next Sunday, October 5
th
! Join your Grace church family
as we celebrate Holy Communion at both services this meaningful day and
highlight our upcoming foreign mission trip to Costa Rica.
Fun Timers October Outing Open to All
The Fun Timers will be going on an overnight trip to the Explorations in
Antiquity Center in LaGrange, GA. We will go to LaGrange on Monday,
October 6
th
, and are scheduled to visit the center on October 7
th
. The Garden
tour will be at 10:30 am, the Biblical Meal at 12:00 pm, and the Biblical Life
Artifacts Gallery at 1:30 pm. The cost of the tours and meal is $36. Anyone
is invited to join this trip. You will be responsible for making your hotel
reservations and traveling to LaGrange, as we will not travel as a group. The
absolute deadline for tour reservations is Friday, October 3
rd
. Let JoAnn
Clem know of your plans to participate at joannfclem@knology.net or
(256) 536-3904. For more information on the Center, the website is www.
Explorationsinantiquity.com. Note: LaGrange is in the Eastern Time Zone.

2015 Stewardship Begins Soon
Graces Stewardship theme this year is Jesus Teachings: Parables for LIFE
Stewardship. Stewardship will begin Sunday, October 12
th
and will be our
worship emphasis for October 19
th
and 26
th
. During this time we will study
several of Jesus parables in order that we might begin to understand that
stewardship is not just a season, but a life calling. Stewardship Prayer
Packets will be available outside the Sanctuary to allow you to consider how
God might be encouraging you to give - financially and spiritually - to the
ministries of Grace UMC. October 26
th
will mark our Celebration Sunday
when we will turn in our Estimate of Giving cards and Every Member a
Ministry response sheets.

Church Picnic - October 12
th
Join us on Sunday, October 12
th
, for our Annual Church Picnic to be held at
Monte Sano State Park, Large Pavilion. The picnic will be from 2:30-5:30
pm, and we will commence eating at 3:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share.
Tell the gate attendant that you're with Grace UMC, and you will receive free
entry into the park!

Upcoming Finance Team Meeting
There will be an IMPORTANT Finance Team meeting on Tuesday, October
14
th
, at 6:00 pm at the church. All Team Members are asked to make every
effort to be present. We need all hands on deck as we discuss our present
financial situation and look to 2015 in planning the budget.

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
As part of our upcoming Stewardship emphasis, we'll have an opportunity to
consider the ways in which God may be calling us into some form of service
at Grace or beyond. One tool that can be very helpful in discovering the ways
in which God has gifted you to serve is the StrengthsFinders inventory.
Pastor Todd will lead a workshop from 4:00-5:30 pm on Sunday, October
19
th
, designed to help you discover your strengths and how they might be
used here at Grace UMC. Please sign up in the hallway by Wednesday,
October 15
th
, as you will need to take the StrengthFinders inventory online
before the workshop on the 19
th
.
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
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand

Introit Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service Chancel Choir

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Opening Hymn #547 O Church of God, United

Affirmation of Faith #881 The Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in
Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead,
and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he
shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the
holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Gloria Patri #71
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

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 #420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God

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 What Brings Us Together Chancel Choir

Scripture Reading John 17:6-26

Message STICKY CHURCH Rev. Bryan Sisson
Staying Focused on Our Connection

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Curtis Lindsay, piano
Adagio from Sonata N 50, J. Haydn

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 #463 Lord, Speak to Me

Blessing and Sending Forth

Please stand as you are able

GRACE LIFEGROUPS - Coming September 2014!
Sign-ups continue this morning for our new small group program called
LifeGroups. The goal of the groups is to build significant relationships
as we grow spiritually. Sign-ups are in the hallway, and we will begin
meeting this week. The discussions will be based on the scripture
preached the week before, and handy Study Guides will be the basis
for discussions. To find out more, please talk with Mary Graham
or Pastor Bryan!
























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, 9/28
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sticky Church Mixer
11:00 am Traditional Worship
12:00 pm Disc-GraceFull Golfers
4:00 pm GraceFull Singers Practice
4:00 pm Parenting Class
5:30 pm Club 45
5:30 pm MYF

Tuesday, 9/30
9:30 am Womens Bible Study
10:30 am Staff Meeting

Wednesday, 10/1
6:00 pm Mission Madness
6:00 pm Youth Small Groups
7:00 pm Choir Practice
7:30 pm Pick-Up Basketball
Thursday, 10/2
11:30 am Men of Grace Luncheon
5:00 pm Praise Band Practice

Friday, 10/3
5:00 pm Craft Night

Sunday, 10/5
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
1:00 pm Grace Family Fun Fly
5:30 pm Club 45
5:30 pm MYF
GRACE UMC SERVANTS THIS WEEK:
Greeters: 9:00 Service Betty & Nick Van Valkenburgh
Greeters: 11:00 Service Shannon Rosenthal/Donna McWard
Acolytes: 11:00 Service John Murray Jr./Ainsley Lenahan
Guest Deliveries: Gina Barlow
Worship and Wonder (9:00 Service) - Mandy Mitchell
Worship and Wonder (11:00 Service) - Joanne Weis/Emily Weis
Soundboard: Brent Jones/Steve Ward/Mark Schoen
2113 Old Monrovia Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-0003
Fax: (256) 430-0704
www.graceumchsv.org


Join Us for Club 45!
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
from 5:30-7:00 pm each Sunday night. This program is designed to help fill
the gap between our elementary and youth programs. Contact the Cecils
for more information at (256) 828-1387.

Mission Madness
This Wednesday, October 1
st
, from 6:00-7:00 pm, bring your kids
(Kindergarten-5
th
Grade) to learn about missionaries and the countries they
serve. We are currently studying John Wesley, England, and the English
people. Come join us as we learn, sing songs, play games, and eat!

Family Fun Fest Is Coming!
Our 2
nd
annual Family Fun Fest will be on Wednesday, October 29
th
, from
5:30-7:30 pm. More information will be coming soon. Be sure to save the
date so you wont miss a great night of fun for the entire family!
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, September 28, 2014

Behold Registration
Behold registration opens October 5
th
. The cost is $180 per person. A $30
deposit is due by November 16
th
. Behold t-shirts can be pre-ordered for an
extra $21. We're headed to Behold at Camp Sumatanga January 17
th
-19
th

(MLK Weekend). The weekend is packed with a guest speaker, worship
sessions, small groups, and plenty of free time. Our students will get to
worship and discuss some relevant Biblical topics alongside 900+ other
teenagers from all over Alabama. Please begin making plans to attend!

Costa Rica Mission Trip Meeting
On Sunday, October 19
th
, there will be an informational meeting regarding
our Costa Rica Mission trip in 2015. Anyone interested in finding out more
about the trip is encouraged to join us in the Sanctuary during the Sunday
School hour that morning.

Mission Trip Deposit
For those wanting to participate in the 2015 Costa Rica Mission Trip,
deposits of $200/person are due by November 1
st
. For more information,
contact Brian Mitchell at (256) 527-4583 or briantmitchell@gmail.com.

HAP (Huntsville Assistance Program) Food Pantry Donations
During the month of September Grace UMC is collecting baked beans and
Mac & Cheese to support the Huntsville Assistance Program. Please place
donated items in the Food Pantry in Fellowship Hall Room #3.
Sticking With It
PRAYER CONCERNS
Please share additional concerns
during prayer time.

Helen Matthews, Joann Wiemers,
Martha Rothermel, Jim Martin,
& Stacey McIntyre
Report for 9/21/14
Giving to 2014 General Fund

Average Weekly Goal $13,789.00
Given Last Sunday $9,598.30
Needed as of Last Sunday $523,982.00
Given as of Last Sunday $440,564.15

Other Gifts
Food & Fellowship $119.68
Meals to Grow $50.00
Wednesday Night Meals $323.00

Attendance 227
9:00 Service 79
10:00 Service 148

Worship Flowers This Week:

The flowers by the altar this morning
are given to the glory of God
by Bill & Pam Crusey
Sticky
Church