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Grace United Methodist Church
15309 Maple Island Road
Burnsville, MN 55306-5522
Phone: 952-435-5696
Church E-Mail: [email protected]
Pastor Jen Anderson: [email protected]
Treasurer: [email protected]
Web Site: www.graceumcburnsville.org
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Prayer
To request prayerful support from Grace
United Methodist, please call or e-mail
the office at 952-435-5696 or
Nothing better than roasting marshmallows over a camp fire
with a loved one or a friend.
Grace
Notes September, 2017
O u r M i s s i o n : T o s e r v e a n d u n i t e t h o s e w e t o u c h w i t h t h e G r a c e o f G o d . O u r V i s i o n : T r a n s f o r m i n g l i v e s t o b e c o m e t h e h e a r t , h a n d s , a n d f e e t o f J e s u s i n t h e w o r l d .
Coming Together Sunday
September 10th
Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford
(See Page 7 for details)
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Thursday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m.
at the Home of Betty Haussner
Guests and New Members Are Welcome!
Are you interested in becoming a member of Grace UMC? Contact Pastor Jen at
952-435-5696 or [email protected]
RUTH VOLL CIRCLE
Wednesday, Sept. 27th at 1:00 p.m. in Room 6
All Women of Grace Are Invited.
For more information, please contact Vicky Kline
Grace UMC sponsors Pack 204, an award winning pack. We welcome interested fami-
lies to our annual recruitment for new members. Scouts includes ages Kindergarten
through 5th grade. Families who are interested can come and experience games
and crafts, while receiving information about "What is Scouting?.” School Night for
Scouting is Tuesday, September 19th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Echo Park Elementary
school in Burnsville.
A Man Called Ove
At first sight Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest
man you will ever meet, a curmudgeon with staunch
principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People
think him bitter, and he thinks himself surrounded
by idiots.”
The book is an uplifting exploration of the unrelia-
bility of first impressions and a gentle reminder
that life is sweeter when it is shared with other
people.
Grace Church will be support-
ing EMMA NORTON SER-
VICES during the month of
September through a paper
products drive. There will be
containers in the narthex to
drop off your items. Always needed include:
bathroom tissue, napkins, paper towels, facial tissue,
garbage bags (all sizes), paper plates, cups, bowls
and feminine hygiene products.
Monday, September 11th
at 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex
SECONDHAND LIONS
For 14-year old Walter, his great uncles' farm in
rural Texas is the last place on earth he wants to
spend the summer. Dumped off by his mother, Mae,
in the middle of nowhere with two crazy old men and
the promise that she'll come back for him, Walter
doesn't know what to believe in. Eccentric and gruff,
Hub and Garth McCaan are rumored to have been
bank robbers, mafia hit men and/or war criminals in
their younger days. The truth is elusive, although
they do seem to have an endless supply of cash.
All-Church Quarterly
TOWN HALL MEETING
Sunday, September 24th
From 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.
We will once again be doing a room
remodel at EMMA NORTON
SERVICES. Mark your calendars for
Friday, September 29th and Saturday,
September 30th. More details and a
sign-up will be in the Narthex on Coming
Together Sunday, September 10th.
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From the Children and Youth Director
MUSIC AT GRACE
Adult Choir: All High School students and adults are welcome to join the choir!
We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and will be singing at the 10:00 a.m.
services. Rehearsals have begun but there still is time to join. We begin singing on Sunday,
September 10th. The director is Paige Macklin.
Special Music: We encourage all youth and adults who sing or play an instrument to contribute to special
music at Grace. This is usually performed during the offertory at the 10:00 service. For more information
and to set up performance times contact Paige Macklin or Marilyn Oliphant (accompanist) .
I don’t know about all of you, but I have had a great summer. God’s world is beautiful, and for me, summer is
the very best of times. Now it’s time to put life back into a regular pattern and enjoy growing in Christ and
returning to regular schedule starting with Coming Together Sunday and Wednesday night programming.
Sunday School for all ages resumes September 10th. Registration forms are on the table in the Narthex.
It will be a special day for the children pre K-6th grade as we celebrate God’s beautiful world and a beautiful
piñata. Children’s classes will return to Genesis this fall as we start a three- year study of the Bible. Read
along with the kids each month. See below for the schedule.
Wednesday night supper resumes September 13th with new cooks in the kitchen. Join together for a good
hearty family friendly meal and Christian fellowship most Wednesdays until mid-May. Lynn Kilian and Anna
Kjesbo will head up the kitchen menu this year. On the menu for September 13th is Hamburgers and Tacos
takes care of the 20th. See the bulletin for the items to be served for the remainder of the month. We
can use some weekly volunteers to help clean up after meals.
Wednesday Christian Education for adults will continue with Pastor Jen leading a small group while Children
and youth grades k-8 are invited to attend Mission Adventures and choir programming.
Youth Choir and God’s Kids with Miss Paige starts singing September 13th. Mission Adventures will start off
the year with a games night September 13th. September 20th and 27th we will “Dare to be a Daniel” as we
look at how God uses bad situations to spread the news of love to all from the Old Testament times on
through today. Mission Adventures sometimes taste food from different places and dishes from different
time periods in history. Please let Rosalie know if your child has a known food allergy.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Supper, $5.00 a person or $20.00 for a family
6:00 p.m. — Youth Choir (grades 4-8) and Mission Adventures for K-3
6:30 p.m. — God’s Kids choir (grades K-3) and Mission Adventures for grades 4-8
6:00 p.m.— Adult studies with Pastor Jen
Sunday School is Back!
Three Classes: PreK-K 1st through 3rd grade New this year 4th through 6th.
Study along with the kids: September 10th — Genesis 2:4-22, God Made Us
September 17th — Genesis 3, God Doesn’t Want Us to Sin;
September 24th — Genesis 4:1-16, God Wants Us to Love Family
PLEASE NOTE: Sunday School teacher's meeting, Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Grace UMC.
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September, 2017 If you are unable to make your assigned date, please find a replacement and let
the office know of the change. Thank You.
DATE GREETER USHER SOUND WORSHIP NURSERY COMMUNION
Sept. 3rd
8:00 a.m. Ron Larson Doris & Tom Marek Not Needed John Band John Podratz
10:00 a.m. Margie Rose Rhonda Brown Dave Chmielewski James Milne Ristow
Acolyte: Nicholas Chmielewski
Sept. 10th
8:00 a.m. Glenda Wheelock Cara Kennedy John Brand Bethany Rinn Doris Marek
10:00 a.m. Ron Frattare Mary Banwell Tom Litterer Steve Martin Palacio
Acolyte: Sean Litterer
Sept. 17th
8:00 a.m. Duane Ernst Nancy Drake Tom Marek Doris Marek
10:00 a.m. Dale & Jean Osborn Melisa Devine Ed Sanders Matt Kjesbo Berg
Acolyte: Kylie Kjesbo
Sept. 24th
8:00 a.m. Nancy Drake Cara Kennedy Ron Larson Johm Brand
10:00 a.m. Lara Uphoff James Milne Nick Uphoff Carol Greibrok Withrow
Acolyte: Avery Ristow
COMING IN OCTOBER
Our focus will be the newest DVD presentation by Adam Hamilton, entitled
The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul. He is the popular and
respected pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Kansas and the
author of a number of religious books. The study lasts seven to eight
weeks. A study book is not essential, but is very helpful. The cost through Cokesbury is $12.79, but you may
want to shop around. Make sure to purchase the adult version, because there are two others. The class be-
gins at 9:00 a.m. in Room 6, just to the left of the sanctuary. All are welcome! If you need to arrive late or
leave early because of other church responsibilities, there’s no problem. There is discussion following the
video, but participation is totally voluntary, so no pressure. If you have questions or would like more infor-
mation, please contact me at 952-226-3547 or [email protected]
A HELPING HAND
Would you be willing to help out with the children’s and youth programming for the nursery-8th grade this
year? In addition to Sunday School and VBS, we need extra hands and substitutes for different activities
through out the year. From the nursery to the Christmas Pageant, Easter egg hunts, parties and project
prep, adults are needed! Contact Rosalie to see what you can do to grow our young to adulthood in Christ.
Laurie Sanders Mark Anderson Diane Martin
Margie Rose
Mark Anderson
Steve Martin
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Why I Serve – by MaryAlice Langevin
When I serve it causes personal growth that can be very rewarding and life changing. It allows me to feel more
connected with Christ and the people around me. Serving is so much bigger then ourselves. As Christians
we should serve Christ and serving at church in a community filled with people who share your same be-
liefs makes it easy to devote your time. My family really enjoys our time at Grace and spending time with
our extended family at church. When you are part of a family, each person needs to pitch in and help be-
cause not one person can do it alone. This holds true especially when your family is small. I grew up
Methodist and watched my parents serve at our home church in Anoka. My husband and I believe that
role modeling to our children is important so we lead by example, just as my parents did many years ago. I
serve for my relationship with Christ, for myself, for my family and to contribute to a community.
One of my favorite pictures from elementary school was taken with my first grade study buddy. I was a fifth
grader at the time and even though I was four years older than her, you’d never know it by the picture. She
and I were the same height (she may have even been a hair or two taller), we wore similar Disney Princess
shirts and both had our hair in high ponytails. I don’t remember all the details of everything we worked on
throughout the year…most likely reading, writing and arithmetic…but I do remember seeing her in the grocery
store, or out at the park and feeling a thrill of excitement as this ‘little’ girl recognized me out in the commu-
nity as someone she knew and could ‘look up’ to.
While we may not have study buddies in the church, we still have an incredible opportunity to cultivate rela-
tionships with each other as we live, worship, care and share together. On Sunday August 20th, our son, Paul,
was baptized. He has been claimed by God with an open invitation to live into that identity throughout his en-
tire life. You all have made promises to him and to each other — to support, encourage, challenge and nourish
each other in your walks of faith. This fall, we’ll once again be starting up Sunday School, Choir and Wednes-
day night programming after Coming Together Sunday on September 10th. Where will you be plugging in to
grow in your faith and engage in mission and ministry this fall?
If none of our current or upcoming groups, studies, classes or activities appeal to you, or don’t work with your
schedule — let Pastor Jen know! We’ll work together and see what we can get started so every member is en-
gaged and growing in their faith!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Jen
COMING TOGETHER SUNDAY
Come join the celebration as we gather from all the places we have been over the summer. Coming together
Sunday is a great time to catch up with old friends, meet some new ones and celebrate the gathering of
God’s people. There will be worship, great music, blessing of the backpacks**, refreshments and a pot-luck
dinner with ice cream cones following the second service (please bring a salad, or side dish to share). If
that’s not enough, there will be activities for the kids, and the chance to learn about
and register for Sunday school, fall classes and volunteer opportunities. Come join the
celebration.
**The start of a new school year brings new opportunities and adventures. For some
students, this will be their first year either in school, or in a new school. Others will
be returning to familiar places and routines. As students, teachers and parents gear up
for the new year, we want to pray for you and send you off with a blessing. Bring your
backpack to either service and join us for this new tradition.
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Grace UMC Office Hours: 952-435-5696 Monday—Thursday 9:00 am—2:00 p.m. [email protected] [email protected] www.graceumcburnsville.org 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
KEY SS & N—Children’s
Sunday School and Nursery
1 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship at
Cracker Barrel 8:00 pm AA
2
9:30 am Al-Anon
3 Sandwich Sunday Communion 10:15 am Children’s Church
& Nursery
4
Labor Day
Office Closed
5 6:00 pm Scouts
6 7:00 pm Adult Choir &
Sunday School teacher’s meeting
7 7:30 pm AA
8 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship at
Cracker Barrel 8:00 pm AA
9 9:30 am Al-Anon 6:00 pm Dinner
Group at Marilyn Olliphant’s
10 Coming Together Sunday
Communion 10:15 Children’s SS
and Nursery 11:00 Potluck
11 7:00 pm Movie
Night in the Narthex
Resume Regular Office Hours
12 6:30 pm Scouts
13 5:30 pm - Supper 6:00 pm - Adult Studies - K-3 M. Advs. - Youth Choir 6:30 pm - God’s Kids - 4-8 M. Advs. 7:00 pm - Adult Choir
14 7:30 pm AA
15 6:15 am Men’s
Fellowship at Cracker Barrel
8:00 pm AA
16 9:30 am Al-Anon
17 10:15 am Chil-
dren’s SS and Nursery
18 2:00 Ruby’s
Pantry at Glendale UMC
7:00 Admin. Board Meeting
19 6:00 pm Scouts
20 5 5:30 pm - Supper 6:00 pm - Adult Studies - K-3 M. Advs. - Youth Choir 6:30 pm - God’s Kids - 4-8 M. Advs. 7:00 pm - Adult Choir
21 7:30 pm AA 7:00 pm Book Club at the
Home of Betty Haussner
22 6:15 am Men’s
Fellowship at Cracker Barrel
8:00 pm AA
Autumn Begins
23 9:30 am Al-Anon
24 8:45 am Town Hall
Mtg. 10:15 am Chil-
dren’s SS and Nursery
25 6:30 pm Mah Jongg in the
Narthex
26 6:30 pm Scouts
27 1:00 pm Ruth Voll Circle 5 5:30 pm - Supper 6:00 pm - Lenten Study - K-3 M. Advs. - Youth Choir 6:30 pm - God’s Kids - 4-8 M. Advs. 7:00 pm - Adult Choir
28 7:30 pm AA
29 6:15 am Men’s
Fellowship at Cracker Barrel
8:00 pm AA
30 9:30 am Al-Anon
Monday, September 18th
AdministrativE Board
Meeting
ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER’S GRACE NOTES ARE DUE IN THE
OFFICE BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
Items to be included in the
Bulletin are due On Tuesdays.
7:00 P.M.
RUBY’S PANTRY
The food distribution will take place on Monday,
September 18th at Glendale UMC in Savage. Volunteers can
just show up at Glendale anytime between 3:00-7:00 p.m. to
help for a few minutes or for a few hours. If you have any
questions, please call Lynn Kilian.
Financial Statements showing your pledge amounts for the year so far may be found in your mailboxes. Kindly walk
over and retrieve them.
We recently received two letters of thanks for donations we
made. The first from 360 Communities for our gift of 93
pounds of food. The second from Emma Norton services for
the items we collected for their annual birthday party. Both
were appreciative of our generosity and dedication to their
causes. Great job!! 5
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If your September
birthday is not listed,
please notify the office.
GRACE DINNER GROUP
If you have been considering joining a
group of Christian friends for conversation
over dinner, please plan to attend our Grace
Dinner Group organizational dinner on Sep-
tember 9th at 6:00 p.m. Marilyn Oliphant,
is hosting.
We meet in homes, usually the second or third Saturday, with the host/s
preparing the entree and attendees providing complementary dishes. On
occasion we dine out. Both singles and couples are welcome.
Reservations are requested by Sunday, September 3rd. For more infor-
mation or for reservations please contact Jean Osborn or MarilynOliphant.
September 8th - Suanne Turner & Rhonda Brown
September 15th - Valerie Webber & Mark Sando
September 24th - John & Phyl Evans
September 29th - Connie & George Morrison
If you have any questions, call Arla Mae McNeff.
2 Paul Bresnahan
3 Kelly Hamill
4 Samuel Timmerman
5 Arla Mae McNeff
5 Steve Zanter
5 Marcie Adams
5 Elizabeth Johnson
5 Robert Stuart Jr.
6 John Kline
6 Kay LaBoone
6 Carrie Gustafson
8 Nancy Milne
13 Bryan Halstad
15 Marvin Drake
15 Barb Barringer
17 Angie Finstad
19 Lane Yandle
19 Braxton Holder
20 Tyler Ahlvers
20 Brenna McClure
21 Madeline Cardoza
22 Joren Redington
23 Jean House
24 Gayle Schwen
25 Dave Chmielewski
27 Lori Hanegraaf
27 Jordan Cardella
27 Lara Uphoff
29 Duane Ernst
29 Barb Milne
29 Jeff Kennedy
30 Wayne Moreland
30 Joel Conaway
30 Annika Berg
30 Jen Anderson
