9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service

Trinity Sunday - Fathers Day

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
Like a Lion
All the Poor and Powerless

Childrens Moment Darcy Bierer

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 Psalm 8

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Donna Willis
Mindful Fathers Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings

Closing Song Praise Him Doug Wright & Praise Team

Word of Challenge Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

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 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
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.
Collection Counting Training Today
Calling all counters! For all those who are currently part of the collection
Counting Team and anyone interested in becoming part of this important
team, its time for our annual training session. Training will be held this
evening at 5:00 in Fellowship Hall #1. Contact Denise Pelham at (256) 468-
6016 or dpelham@comcast.net if you have any questions.
Newsletter Deadline Tomorrow
Articles for the July 2014 issue of our Glimpses of Grace newsletter are due
by the end of the day tomorrow, June 16
th
. Please consider all upcoming
events and meetings taking place in your ministry area, and submit articles
in order that we may help you promote these events.
Baby Shower Next Sunday
The Young Adult Sunday School class invites all women at Grace to a baby
shower for Katie Rigoni on Sunday, June 22
nd
, at 2:00 pm at Staci Hicks'
home (119 Pine Knoll Lane, Harvest, 35749). Katie is registered at Target
and Babies R Us.
Disc Golf Association
The next Disc Golf outing will be on Sunday, June 29
th
. We will eat at
Subway (2880 Jordan Lane NW) and play disc golf at Mastin Lake Park. All
are welcome to join us for lunch after the service, or just join us at the course
at 1:00 pm. Contact Pastor Todd or John Lawson for more information.
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.
Please Claim Your Dishes & Personal Items
Remember to check the kitchen and the Lost & Found closet for dishes and
other items you may have left behind at the church over the past several
months. On Thursday, June 26
th
, all unclaimed items will be placed in the
youth 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!
New Banners for Hallway and Sanctuary
We are currently 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!
UPCOMING CHURCH ACTIVITIES
11:00 am Traditional Worship Service
Trinity Sunday - Fathers Day
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
Majesty

Introit For the Beauty of the Earth Chancel Choir

Welcome & Announcements

Opening Hymn #64 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

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 #451 Be Thou My Vision

Childrens Message Darcy Bierer
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 The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Chancel Choir

Scripture Reading Psalm 8

Message SUMMER OF STORIES Donna Willis
Mindful Fathers Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Curtis Lindsay, piano
Exultet orbis gaudiis medieval plainchant

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 #664 Sent Forth by Gods 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.
Pick-up days for heavy and bulky items on June 21
st
& 22
nd
.
Sign up for a pick-up 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, 6/15
TRINITY SUNDAY
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

Monday, 6/16
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
10:00 am Literary Ladies
Wednesday, 6/18
6:00 pm Youth Wild & Crazy Kids Event
7:00 pm Choir Practice
7:30 pm Pick-Up Basketball
Thursday, 6/19
11:30 am Men of Grace Luncheon
5:30 pm Praise Band Practice

Friday, 6/20
10:30 am Meals on Wheels

Sunday, 6/22
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:05 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
3:00 pm SPRC Meeting
3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
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/Carol Graham
Greeters: 11:00 Service Ashok & Sangita Bhatnagar
Acolytes: 11:00 Service Ainsley Lenahan/John Allison
Guest Deliveries: Gina Barlow
Childrens Church (9:00 Service) - Shelley Lenahan/Darcy Bierer
Childrens Church (11:00 Service) - Mandy Mitchell/Christy Odom
Soundboard: Brent Jones/Steve Ward/Josh Brown/Matthew Sweet
2113 Old Monrovia Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-0003
Fax: (256) 430-0704
www.graceumchsv.org
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. This activity is best suited for ages 4 and up. There will be childcare
provided for children under 4. 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 15, 2014

Wild & Crazy Kids Is Underway!
Each Wednesday night in June at 6:00 pm we gather to play some unique
and messy games. Bring clothes you dont mind getting wet or dirty. Each
night will last about an hour. This is a great time for fun and fellowship for
our youth during the summer. All are welcome!
New Series in Both Sunday School and MYF
We are beginning a new Sunday School series entitled, Keep Calm and
Carry On which deals with stress and worry. Sunday School is at
10:05 am.
Our new MYF lesson is Shocking and Scandalous Bible Stories. MYF
begins at 6:30 pm.

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 6/8/14
Giving to 2014 General Fund

Average Weekly Goal $13,789.00
Given Last Sunday $9,678.80
Needed as of Last Sunday $317,147.00
Given as of Last Sunday $275,860.01

Other Gifts
Banner Fund $100.00
Childrens Ministries $50.00
Joel Curry Soup Kitchen $37.00
Meals to Grow $100.00

Attendance 260
Finding Our Place
in Gods Story
Mindful Fathers

Worship Flowers This Week:

The flowers by the altar this morning
are given to the glory of God by Tony &
Dawn Lee in honor of their 31
st

wedding anniversary.
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!

Alzheimers Association: Ministry Leadership Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, June 24
th
, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Huntsville Hospital Corporate University, 109 Governors Dr. Rm 112

Workshop topics include: The basics of Alzheimers and Dementia,
Behaviors, Carling for the Caregiver, & Respite
Open to all ministry leaders and volunteers.
A free lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
Attendees must pre-register by contacting Michelle Mcain at either
(800) 272-3900 or mcain@alz.org