9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service

Pentecost Sunday
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 Doug Wright & Praise Team
Better Is One Day
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
All the Poor and Powerless

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.
Kids age 4 through 2
nd
Grade may leave at this time to be a part of Childrens Church.

Scripture Acts 2:1-21

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Lynn Krome
Claiming the Fire Rev. Bryan Sisson

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings

Closing Song Revelation Song Doug Wright & Praise Team

Word of Challenge Rev. Bryan Sisson

Please stand as you are able
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.

Reception for Todd Noren-Hentz
A come-and-go reception will be held this morning during the Sunday School
hour to honor and congratulate Pastor Todd for receiving his Transfer of
Orders to the United Methodist Church at Annual Conference. Todd has
worked hard toward this goal, so please plan to attend to show him our love
and appreciation!

New 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
in 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 June and
July! During these months our pastors and choir will not be in robes, and all
are invited to be casually dressed.

Womens Prayer Group This Tuesday
All women are invited to join a prayer group that will meet one Tuesday a
month during the summer. We will gather at 9:30 am for a short study, a
time of sharing and prayer, and then go out to lunch together. There will be
no homework involved, so come and enjoy a great time of fellowship! The
dates are June 10
th
and July 8
th
. Our regular weekly Tuesday morning Bible
study will resume at a yet to be determined date in August.

Collection Counting Training
Calling all counters! For all those who are currently part of the collection
Counting Team and anyone interested in becoming part of this important
role, its time for our annual training session. Training will be held in
Fellowship Hall #1 at 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 15
th
. We should be finished
by 6:00 pm. Questions? Contact Denise Pelham at (256) 468-6016 or
dpelham@comcast.net.

New Banners for Hallway and Sanctuary
We are in the process of raising funds which will enable us to purchase new
banners to decorate the Sanctuary and hallways of the church. If you would
like to be a part, please place a check into the offering plate made out to the
church with Banner Fund noted in the memo line. Thank you!

Please Claim Your Dishes & Personal Items
There are a number of unclaimed dishes in the kitchen which have been left
after various events, and there are many miscellaneous items in the Lost &
Found closet. We ask that you take a moment to check both of these areas
to see if any of the items belong to you, and please reclaim them. Any dishes
remaining in the kitchen or items remaining in the Lost & Found on
Thursday, June 26
th
, will be given to the youth to place in the Rummage
Sale/Stuff Auction. Dont find yourself in the position of having to purchase/
bid on items you already own in order to get them back!
UPCOMING CHURCH ACTIVITIES
11:00 am Traditional Worship Service
Pentecost Sunday
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 Andrea Patterson, piano
I Love You, Lord

Introit Hail Thee, Festival Day Chancel Choir

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship
Leader: The Spirit of God moves among us, binding us in covenant with faithful
people of every time and place.
People: The Spirit moves within us, empowering us to proclaim the
Gospel to all people.
Leader: The Spirit moves through us, making us channels of Gods love.
All: As we gather to worship, we open ourselves to the Spirit of
the living God made known to us in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Opening Hymn #332 Spirit of Faith, Come Down

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 #544 Like the Murmur of the Doves Song

Childrens Message Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz
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 Come Flood This Heart of Mine Chancel Choir
Garrett Smith, violin

Scripture Reading Acts 2:1-21

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Lynn Krome
Claiming the Fire Rev. Bryan Sisson

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Andrea Patterson, piano
Spirit of the Living God

Words of Praise and Doxology #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Closing Hymn #400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Blessing and Sending Forth

Please stand as you are able


Grace Youth Rummage Sale and Stuff Auction!

Rummage Sale - June 28
th
, 7:00 am-noon

Stuff Auction Dinner - June 29
th
, 5:00 pm

Dinner choices are grilled chicken or pork chop, mashed
potatoes, and mixed vegetables. Chicken fingers and fries for kids.
Dinner is complimentary.

Drop your donations off in the Rummage Room upstairs in the gym.

We will have pick-up days for heavy and bulky items on June
21
st
& 22
nd
. Sign up for a time on the sheet outside the Sanctuary.

All funds raised goes into individual student accounts
to help pay for events and trips.
























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, 6/8
PENTECOST SUNDAY
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sunday School & Reception for
Pastor Todd
11:00 am Traditional Worship
3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
3:00 pm VBS Leaders Meeting
5:30 pm MYF

Monday, 6/9
8:30 am Salvation Army Sandwiches

Tuesday, 6/10
9:30 am Ladies Prayer Group
10:30 am Staff Meeting
Wednesday, 6/11
10:00 am Kids Health Kits Project
6:00 pm Youth Wild & Crazy Kids Event
7:00 pm Choir Practice
7:30 pm Pick-Up Basketball
Thursday, 6/12
11:30 am Men of Grace Luncheon
5:30 pm Praise Band Practice

Friday, 6/13
8:30 am Fun Timers Trip to Leipers
Fork, Tennessee
5:00 pm Scrapbook/Crafters

Saturday, 6/14
10:00 am Craft Swap Meet

Sunday, 6/15
FATHERS DAY
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
5:00 pm Counter Training
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 Bart Bierer/Mary Iffrig
Greeters: 11:00 Service Tracy Higginbotham
Acolytes: 11:00 Service Harper Rasmussen/Robbie Pierson
Guest Deliveries: Holly Cecil
Childrens Church (9:00 Service) - Tracy Sisson/Darcy Bierer
Childrens Church (11:00 Service) - Ranae Bartlett/Darcy Bierer
Soundboard: Brent Jones/Phillip Owen/Josh Brown/David Bowman
2113 Old Monrovia Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-0003
Fax: (256) 430-0704
www.graceumchsv.org

Gear Up for VBS at Grace!
We look forward to seeing all of you today at 3:00 pm for our Worship of
Wonders VBS meeting. Childcare is provided. There will be food, drinks,
fellowship, and important information. Some procedures are changing, so
please make a point to attend. This meeting is for ALL VBS volunteers.

This Summer Look for Some Special Wednesday Activities:
Kids Missions and Play Day
Save the date for Wednesday, June 11
th
, at 10:00 am. We will fill
Health Kits for UMCOR and then have a Popsicle and play outside! We
should be done by 11:30. Bring something for the kits like: washcloth,
band-aids, one gallon sealable bags, etc. You may pick up a list of
possible items to include outside the Sanctuary or at Sunday School
and Children's Church.
Bricks4kidz is coming to Grace!
Join us for a fun time of Bible story and Legos! Bring your friends and
enjoy this fun time of interactive learning. This exciting event is
Wednesday, June 25
th
, at 10:00 am. The cost is $3.00/child, with
maximum of $9.00/family. Parents of children 4 and under need to
stay with their children. Register online at www.graceumchsv.org or by
emailing Darcy at darcybierer@graceumchsv.org.
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, June 8, 2014

Wild & Crazy Kids Is Underway!
Each Wednesday night in June at 6:00 pm we will meet to play some
unique and messy games. This is a great time for fun and fellowship for
our youth during the summer. All are welcome!

Parents Night Is Tonight
At 5:30 this afternoon we will hold a special MYF meeting for our parents to
attend. All of the videos, games, and even the lesson revolve around getting
students and parents together. Tonight is a great time for parents to see
how MYF meetings work and to get to know one another and our youth.

Health Kits Needed
The UMCOR Warehouse in Decatur has a shortage of health kits and is
asking churches for donations in response to the recent storms.
Instructions for assembling these needed health kits can be found online at
www.umdisasterwarehouse.com/umcor-kits/74-health kit Please return
all completed kits to the collection bucket at the front entrance of the
church.

HAP (Huntsville Assistance Program) Food Pantry Donations
During the month of June Grace UMC is collecting cereal and oatmeal to
support the Huntsville Assistance Program. Please place donated food
items in the Food Pantry in Fellowship Hall Room #3.
Report for 6/1/14
Giving to 2014 General Fund

Average Weekly Goal $13,789.00
Given Last Sunday $12,442.00
Needed as of Last Sunday $303,358.00
Given as of Last Sunday $266,231.21

Other Gifts
Banner Fund $120.00
Childrens Ministries $100.00
Congregational Care $200.00
Love Bowl $58.00

Attendance 252
Finding Our Place
in Gods Story
Claiming the Fire

Worship Flowers This Week:

The flowers by the altar this morning
are given to the glory of God by
Ben & Susan Allen in honor of
Brittanys birthday on June 7
th
.
VBS is Coming!
Our Children's Ministry Team is excited to announce that Vacation
Bible School will be July 13
th
-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!