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October 2014

Volume 16 Issue 9

Glimpses of Graceat

Grace United Methodist Church

Grace UMC

2113 Old Monrovia Road

Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 430-0003

www.graceumchsv.org

Sunday Services

Contemporary

Worship9:00 am

Sunday School

10:05 am

Traditional Worship

11:00 am

Grace Staff

Senior Pastor

Bryan Sisson

Associate PastorTodd Noren-Hentz

Director of Youth

Ministries

Adam McNeil

Office Administrator

Vicki Sheehy

Music Director

Gianna Gimenez

Praise & Worship Leader

Doug Wright

Accompanist

Curtis Lindsay

Facilities Manager

Ben Allen

Nursery Coordinator

Kalyn Polatty

Grace UMC 2015 Stewardship

to Begin SOON!The experience of Stewardship (giving to the ministries and annual

budget of Grace UMC) is upon us, and our churchs theme this year

is Jesus Teachings: Parables for LIFE Stewardship. This year we will be

studying several Jesus parables in order that we might begin to

understand that stewardship not just a season, but a life calling.

Stewardship will begin Sunday, October 12, and will be our worship

emphasis for October 19and October 26. Each Sunday you will

have opportunity to pick up your Stewardship Prayer Packets outside

the church Sanctuary and consider how God might be encouraging

you to give - financially and spiritually - to the ministries of Grace

UMC. Sunday, October 26, will be our Celebration Sunday when

we will turn in ourEstimate of Giving cards and Every Member a

Ministry response sheets. If you cant be in worship that day we ask

that you mail these to the church prior to October 26.

All are encouraged to be in prayer as we seek to give God

our gifts in 2015. Be in prayer for your church during this special

Stewardship season...for church leaders and ministries...for the lives

of those who will be changed as a result of your giving to God.

Lets embrace this time as Gods Body of Faith and live out

our call to give with willing hearts!

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astors onderings

41And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting

money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42And

a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a

penny. 43And he called his disciples to him and said to them, Truly, I

say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are

contributing to the offering box. 44For they all contributed out of theirabundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all

she had to live on.- Mark 12:41-44, English Standard Version

At the beginning of last month I had the privilege of serving

alongside several from Grace UMC at Manna House on the

Parkway. The Missions Team had organized that we serve a

meal there that Saturday and also provide leadership for a

worship service for the homeless in the area. I have to say

it was a HUGE blessing to be a part of the witness offered

that day. There were volunteers leading music and offering

the gift of worship and Holy Communionthere were folkshelping to sort through and organize donations of clothing

and foodthere were servants preparing and setting up a

meal for Manna Houses clients after the service. Along with

members of Grace, there were volunteers representing other

churches and denominations working alongside and offering

the gift of Gods love through warm smiles and kind words.

It was graceGods grace in actionBut my favorite

part?!? Watching the handful of children from our church

falling in line and offering themselves in service as well. I

have to be honest and say that my initial thought was that

they might not be able to physically do a majority of the workthe leaders of Manna House needed accomplished that day:

they wouldnt be able to set up tables and chairs and shelter

for shade, grill hamburgers and hotdogs, even help with the

labor of moving supplies from one area to the warehouse to

another. BOY, WAS I WRONG! Many of the kids worked

harder than a few of the adults! They were right there in the

middle of things as we sorted and cleaned and served and

loved. They found ways - always with smiles on their faces -

to be positive and grace-filled witnesses for Jesus Christ. With

joy, these children gave all they had

The text Ive shared is one of my favoritesHere we have

Jesus spending time with his disciples in worship in the

Temple. People are coming in to offer themselves and their

gifts, and out of the corner of his eye Jesus spies an

unassuming woman, a widow. At first glance the thought

could be, What, REALLY, does she have to offer? In relation to

all the others crowding in and sharing wealth, what does she have to

give? And for Jesus, this is the point. She gives what she has

all that she hastrusting that God can and will do

something with her meager gift. The offerings of all the

others are just as important, and yet Jesus focuses on this

womans gift because she shares not out of her surplus but

out of trusting faith. She gives all that she has

As a church, this month we will be embarking upon the

season of Stewardship, a time in which, as faithful followers,

we have opportunity to prayerfully consider and commit to

giving ourselves, again, to God. And for some of us, its a cal

to more than just a physical offeringits an offering of our very

livesIts more than just committing to a fiscal budget or

funding a ministry of the churchits a process through which

God transforms us into servants.Through Stewardship were able

to give thanks for Gods wonderful gift of grace-filled

forgiveness and provision by responding with our own gifts

of money and spiritual gifts and service. Its opportunity togive our all to the very one who gave us His all. Its a

response of faithful LIVING

Our theme this year for Stewardship will be Jesus

Teachings: Parables for LIFE Stewardship,and

throughout the month of October well have the opportunity

through the teachings of Jesusto consider our own

response of giving. Sunday, October 26, will be our

Celebration Sunday when we will commit our gifts and service

to God through worship, so please make every effort to be a

part. Join with your church family as we pray for Grace UMCand the ways were all challenged to GIVE OUR ALL!

Serving alongside,

- Pastor Bryan

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Happenings t Grace

World Communion SundayPlease mark your calendars for a very special, upcoming

worship serviceWorld Communion Sunday, October 5!Join your Grace church family as we celebrate HolyCommunion at both services this meaningful day and

highlight our upcoming foreign mission trip to Costa Rica.

Upcoming Finance Team MeetingPlease be aware that we will have an IMPORTANT Finance

Team meeting onTuesday, October 14, 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.

2014 Church-Wide PicnicMonte Sano State Park

October 12 from 2:30 - 5:30 pmThe Family Life Ministry Team hosts the Annual Churchpicnic every year, and it is a great time for fellowship, to inviteguests to get to know people at Grace, to meet people in ourchurch you dont know, and to interact with your churchfamily in a recreational setting. Our 2014 Church Picnic willbe on Sunday, October 12, from 2:30 - 5:30 pm at Monte SanoState Park (Large Pavilionnear playground). Werebeginning a bit later this year to give folks time to arrive afterchurch. We will start eating at 3:00 pm, so you may want toplan on having a small snack after worship so you can beready for the big feast at 3:00 pm.

Please bring a dish to share for the potluck. There is nosignup for dishes, just bring something delicious. If you tellthe gate attendant at the park entrance that youre with GraceUMC, there should be no fee to enter the park. Well providethe drinks. If you would like to bring meat for the potluck, we

will have a grill ready around 2:30 pm.

A few new things this year:

The Disc-Gracefull golfers will be playing the Disc Golf

course at 1:00 pm if youd like to join us before the picnic! Club 45 and the Youth Group will be competing in a

scavenger hunt beginning at 2:00 pm from the church onthe way up to Monte Sano State Park. See Adam McNeil([email protected]) or Holly Cecil([email protected]) for more information on thescavenger hunt.

Please Note: The GraceFull Singers are rehearsing afterchurch from 12:00 - 2:00 this day (pizza lunch provided).

Discover Your Spiritual GiftsAs part of our upcoming Stewardship emphasis, we'll have an

opportunity to consider the ways in which God may be callin

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, designed to help you discover your

strengths and how they might be used here at Grace UMC.

Please sign up in the hallway byWednesday, October 15, as

you will need to take the StrengthFinders inventory online

before the workshop on the 19th.

Costa Rica Mission Trip MeetingOn Sunday, October 19, there will be aninformational meeting regarding our Costa Rica

Mission trip in 2015. Anyone interested in finding out moreabout the trip is encouraged to join us in the Sanctuary duringthe Sunday School hour that morning.

Mission Trip DepositFor those wanting to participate in the 2015 Costa RiMission Trip, deposits of $200/person are due bNovember 1. For more information, contact Brian Mitcheat (256) 527-4583 or [email protected].

Family Fun Fest

Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

On Wednesday, October 29, Grace UMCs

Childrens Team will host a Family Fun Fest

Join us as we have food and fun times

together. Activities include a campfire

(bring on the smores!), Cake Walk, Petting

Zoo, Games (with candy prizes), Face

Painting, Raffle prizes, Hay Ride, and Costume Contest.

Well have Corn Dogs and chips, Popcorn, Carmel Apples,

and drinks. Plus, well watch a movie outdoors on a BIG

screen! Kids are encouraged to wear child-friendly costume

and bring something to put treats in. Remember to invite yo

neighbors and friends to this fun, FREE outreach event!

You will receive one free raffle ticket as you sign in for the event.

Additional raffle tickets can be bought for $1 each. All proceeds go to

support Graces 2015 mission trip to Costa Rica.

Contact Tracy Sisson ([email protected]) or CarolReynolds ([email protected]) if you mightbe willing to volunteer to help with this special event.

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Family Life Ministry News

Men of GraceEach week at 11:30 am various men from Grace UMC andtheir friends gather for lunch at a local restaurant to talk aboutlife, faith, and our church. We rotate to a different day of the

week each month. In October, we will meet on

Thursdays. To receive information about upcoming lunchgatherings or if you have problems receiving the emails, pleasecontact Buddy McMullin at (256) 683-4164 [email protected], and he will make sure you areincluded.

Pick-up BasketballWe have Pick-up Basketball every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm in the gym. Interested in staying informed about Pick-upBasketball? Ask Pastor Todd to put you on the email list! Wealso have a Facebook and Twitter for basketball if youd liketo keep up that way.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceUMCBB

Twitter: @GraceUMCBB

Grace Family Fun FlySunday, October 5, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Pilots, family, and friends get together in the Grace MinistryCenter Gym once a month to fly our small indoor electricradio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and multi-copters.New pilots, experienced pilots, and spectators of all ages arealways welcome to join us. We also have several small electricR/C race cars available for younger children to drive. Contact

Jim Marconnet at [email protected] or (256) 772-3946for more information.

Grace Disc Golf AssociationThe Grace Disc Golf Association is for all ages andskill levels. Disc Golf is free to play and easy to learn.If you dont have your own discs, weve got some toshare. Our next outing will be on Sunday, October12, at Monte Sano State Park immediately after church

and before the church picnic.. Check out the church websitefor future dates and locations. For more information, contact

John Lawson at (256) 503-2700 or Pastor Todd [email protected].

Grace Golf AssociationThe Grace Golf Association (GGA) is an informal golf groupopen to all members and friends of Grace United MethodistChurch. GGA plays once per month between March andOctober, and our mission is to enjoy Christian fellowship and

friendly competition playing a game we enjoy. Men andwomen, juniors, seniors, hackers, and scratch players are allwelcome. Contact Scott Kowerduck ([email protected]) formore information or to get on the email list for informationpertaining to GGA events. The next GGA outing will be onSaturday, October 18, toQuail Creek in Hartselle, Alabama.

Parents Night Out

PNO is for infants and children up to 5 thGrade and isconducted on select Friday evenings. PNO is a drop-in typprogram and is open for participating parents and childrenbetween 5:00 and 10:00 pm. PNO relies upon adult

volunteers, paid nursery staff, and youth helpers. We hope yowill invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to be a parof this program.

Our next PNO is Friday, December 5, from 5:00 - 10:00 pand costs $10 per child, with a $20 family maximum. Childre5 and under are asked to be picked up by 9:00 pm. You canregister online at www.graceumchsv.org/pno.

Fall Offerings atThe Vine Pastoral Counseling Center:

Service of Worship and HealingOctober 14, November 4, and December 912:00 - 12:45 pm at the Gideon Blackburn House of 1stPresbyterian Church

Emotional Health for TeensNovember 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.First Baptist Church in HuntsvilleFree pizza for youth of Grace UMC (a supporting church)

Marriage MinistryMarriage Intervention: a more intensive education approach tobuilding blocks of a healthy marriage (8 sessions)Marriage Checkup: an assessment for health of marriage andspiritual aspects of marriage (2 sessions)Call for appointmentFree to Grace UMC members as long as funds set aside for thisministry are available.

For more info, call The Vine at (256) 270-7399or go to

vinepcc.com.

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Missions

Missions That We Regularly Support

with Donations:

Huntsville Assistance ProgramFood donations

Blount Hospitality HousePersonal-sized toiletry items

Redbird CommunitySoup barcodes from CampbellsLabels for Education

Ronald McDonald HousePop tabs from soda cans

New Futures Homeless ShelterMonetary donations

Volunteer Your Time with

These Important Ministries:

Salvation Army Soup KitchenMake sandwiches at Grace at

8:30 am on Mondays, October 13 & 27.

Contact: Imogene Johns, (256) 837-0324

Meals-on-WheelsMeet at the Huntsville Senior Center onDrake at 10:15 am on Friday, October 17

to serve meals to the homebound.

Contact: Donna Evans, (256) 420-6401

Wheelchair Ramp InstallationMeet at the church at

8:30 am on Saturday, October 11.

Contact: Chuck Evans, (256) 527-2413

Huntsville Assistance Program NeedsHAP is in need of donations to help those without enoughfood in our area. In an attempt to bring awareness and

reminders to everyone, we highlight the most needed items inthe newsletter each month. For October we are requesting

peanut butter and feminine products. Please bring yournon-expired, non-perishable food items to the Food Pantry inFellowship Hall #3. HAP is always in need of basic fooditems. We ask for additional non-food items becauseindividuals can not use Food Stamps to purchase any paperproducts or soap products.

Upcoming Food Pantry ChangesThrough the remainder of 2014, Grace will continue tosupport the Huntsville Assistance Program. Beginning in

January of 2015, due to our increasing involvement, we'regoing to focus our support on Manna House. Manna Houseis an organization that ministers to the needs of the homelessof Huntsville. Grace has been increasing our support ofManna House through Outdoor Church and food andclothing donations over the past few years. So that ouractions can have the most impact, any canned food, pet food,or clothing donations made in 2015 will go directly to MannaHouse. Please contact BrianMitchell if you have anyquestions or would like to help out.

Meals to Grow - Backpack Food ProgramOur community has a great number of children who

dont get enough to eat at home. During the school

year, the free lunch program helps provide for these

children during the week, but the weekend can seem

very long when you are hungry. Trinity United Methodist

Church in Huntsville started addressing this problem in 2008

with theMeals to Growprogram (www.mealstogrow.org).

Every Friday, bags of food are placed inside the backpacks of

children at high risk of hunger during the weekend. In 2012,

we began collecting and packing food at Grace to contribute

to the great need at University Place Elementary School.

As the program has grown, we have been able to serve other

schools. In 2013, we began serving children next door at

Providence Elementary School and students at Montview

Elementary School. Its humbling to see the gratitude of the

children, teachers, principals, and staff at each of the schools.

The childrens eyes grow wide with delight when they see us

bringing in food. The team of people working at the school,

who know the needs better than anyone, thank us endlessly. I

am grateful our congregation has been so generous

responding to the need.

If you are called to serve in this ministry, there are many ways

to help. We always need food, monetary donations, and

prayer. We need help packing bags, too. Contact Rachael

Benton at [email protected] for more details on how

you can get involved.We pack on the 3rdMonday of every month at 6:00 pm. Thenext packing is scheduled for October 20.

The following items are needed for each bag:

1 Pop-top can of soup with meat (such as Progresso,Chunky, etc.)

1 Pop-top canned meal (such as Chef Boyardee Ravioli,etc.)

1 Fruit cup or pop-top can of fruit 2 Packages of peanut butter crackers or cheese crackers 2 Individual sized boxes of cereal or 2 cereal bars (or

breakfast product) 4 Healty snacks (such as granola bars, Cheez-Its, packages

of crackers, fruit snacks, Rice Krispie Treats, raisins, SunChips, etc.

1 Shelf-stable milk in juice-box size (such as Yoohoo! OrHersheys, etc.)

- Rachael Benton

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Join the Fun at Grace

Literary LadiesAll women of the church are invited to jointhe Literary Ladies in their monthly discussion

of a book. They meet the third Monday of each month at10:00 am. Nursery care can be made available if needed. For

more information, contact Callie Vincent at (256) 539-9870 [email protected].

Our upcoming books are:

October 20: Boys In the Boat by Daniel James BrownNine Americans and their quest for goldin the 1936 Olympics

November 17: All the Light We Cannot See by AnthonyDoerr

A blind French girl and a German boy inoccupied France during WWII

January 19: The Traitors Wife by Allison PatakiThe woman behind Benedict Arnold andthe plan to betray America

February 16: Killing Kennedy: The End of Camalot by BillORileyNarration of the events leading up to theassignation of President Kennedy as wellas the events aftermaths

GraceFull Players/GraceFull Players Dancers

Luncheon on Sunday, October 19

Our next GraceFull Players/Dancers luncheon will be onSunday, October 19, after the second service at 12:00 pm.Please plan to join us and bring a covered-dish for lunch,fellowship and planning. Discover the wonderful ways youcan give and receive through our ministry of sacred dance anddrama. We would love to see some new faces involved! Formore information, contact either Shannon Rosenthal [email protected] or (256) 895-0253,or Susan Allen at(256) 895-9191 or [email protected].

Scrapbook/Craft Night

The Scrapping/Crafters will meet at the church on Friday,October 3, from 5:00 - 11:00 pm. We would love to see youthere. Its always a good time of food and fellowship. You cancome for the entire time or for only part of the time. Pleasejoin us and bring a snack and beverage to share. Feel free tobring a friend or two or three, and enjoy this time together.For more information, contact Susan Brown at (256) 722-3898or [email protected].

Fun Timers News

Overview of Our Last MeetingOn September 8, the Fun Timers enjoyed a day out and lunchin Bell Buckle, TN. For the nineteen people that participatedthe food was good, and the fellowship was outstanding. Even

the weather cooperated with less humidity and a cool breeze.Several of the ladies got in some serious shopping in shopsalong the main drag of Bell Buckle.

Upcoming MeetingMark Your Calendars for Monday, October 6!

Reservations have been made for Tuesday, October 7, for atour of the Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange,GA. We will travel to LaGrange on Monday, October 6,spend the night and do the tour on the 7thwith the Garden

Tour at 10:30 am, the Biblical Meal at 12:00 and the BiblicalLife Artifacts Gallery at 1:30. The cost for the tours and meais $36 per person.

We welcome anyone who is interested in going. You will neeto make your own plans to drive to LaGrange, and make yourown hotel reservations. There are several hotels in the area.

The Explorations in Antiquity Center is like exploring theHoly Land close to home. If youve never been to Israel, you

will have a much better idea of what it was like to live there2000 years ago after visiting the Center. It simply bringshistory to life.

You can experience the biblical life and times as you:

Sit in an authentic goat hair tent like the nomadicshepherds have lived in for thousands of years.

See tombs like those Abraham and Jesus were buried inand catacombs like early Christians used for worship.

Visit a village and city gate area to see what life was like2000 years ago.

Dine with the ancients as you share a Passover Meal muclike that which Jesus ate at the Last Supper.

Enter the Time Tunnel and learn about the worshippractices of pagans, Jews, and Christians from 2500 BCEto 500 CE by exploring replicas of excavated houses of

worship from Israel. Sit in the new Roman Theater, still under construction,

based on ancient theaters around the Roman world. See 250 ancient artifacts in real life settings in the Biblical

Life Artifacts Gallery.These are just some of the numerous opportunities that areavailable to see at the Center. For more information on theCenter go to the website: www.explorationsinantiquity.com.

An accurate count of those going must be given to JoAnnClem by Friday, October 3. The count has to be confirmed

with the Center on this date. JoAnn Clem can be contacted bemail at [email protected] or by phone at(256) 682-2446 or (256)536-3904.

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For Your Information

Grace United Methodist WomenFriendship Circle News

The Grace United Methodist Women will have their Augustmeeting onThursday, October 23, at 12:30 pm. All areinvited to bring a sack lunch and join us! A dessert will be

furnished. For further information, contact Betty Lawson at(256) 837-2824.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Not Meeting in OctoberThe Prayer Shawl Ministry group that usually meets on thesecond Sunday of each month at 3:00 pm will not be meeting inOctober due to the Church-Wide Picnic on Monte Sano onOctober 12. We will resume meeting on November 9. If youhave any questions, please contact Faith Polatty [email protected].

CASA TEMP$ Work DayMark your calendars for Saturday, November 1. All morning

we will have work groups to help winterize homes for the

elderly in our community. Following all your hard work, there

will be a great lunch waiting for you at the church! If you are

willing to participate or lead a group, please contact the church

office or see Don Love for more information. If you would be

willing to bring food for the lunch, there will be a sign up sheet

outside the Worship Center soon.

Operation Christmas ChildIt is that time again! This worthwhile projectbrings the love of Christ to children all aroundthe world in their own languages. What a great

way to spread the word of God! All of theinstructions and materials needed are on theOperation Christmas Child table outside the sanctuary, soplease prayerfully consider participating this year! The deadlineto turn in filled boxes is Sunday, November 16. If you havebeen saving your shoeboxes please bring in any extras that youhave to share.

Thank You to Everyone who Supported JennyThrough the Fundraiser!

The Talent and Treats to Triumph Fundraiser for mybest friend Jenny Rhodens anorexia treatment wa huge success. Praise God! Thank you very, ve

much for your generous donations, your prayersand your support. We raised $1,373! This mon

will be extremely helpful in making sure that Jencan still receive the care and intervention that she so desperaneeds and wants in order to make a complete recovery. I waable to speak to Jenny on the phone briefly after the fundraisand she wants to send each of you her deep thanks. She isoverwhelmed by your loving kindness.

Thank you again, and God bless you!Ashley Sheehy

Memorial & Honorary Gifts to Grace

Choir Robe FundIn honor of Gianna Gimenez & Curtis Lindsay

- given by Jerry & Joann Wiemers

*To make a memorial or honorary gift, please make checks

payable to Grace UMC. On the memo line, list the name of

the person being honored or memorialized, and the fund in

which you wish the money to be deposited.

Prayer Concerns:Helen Matthews, Joann Wiemers, Jim Martin,Martha Rothermel, and Stacey McIntyre.

Welcome to Our Newest Members!We are so happy to have you in our Grace Family!

James & Wilda McCurry

153 Intracoastal Drive

Madison, AL 35758

(256) 922-0457

[email protected]

wildakmccurry @knology.net

Mike & Patti Runyan

18 Braxton StreetHuntsville, AL 35806

(469) 585-5968 - Mikes cell

(214) 695-2622 - Pattis cell

[email protected]

[email protected]

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The Grace Youth Times

Issue #49

October 2014

Due to budget cutbacks, weve eliminated all fact checking from the Grace Youth Times. Therefore, you

may not be able to believe anything you read on this page.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTEDHUNTSVILLE, AL

GUMY Director Adam McNeil has issued a challenge to theyouth group: if they can fill a charter bus (45 students) toBehold, then he will shave his head. All of it. Beard, hair,everything but eyebrows because thats just weird

There are a few rules. All 45 student seats on the charter busmust be filled by October 31 at noon. A seat is full when apermission slip and deposit are turned in to Adam. If thereare empty seats at noon on October 31, then the youth havefailed the challenge.

Behold is a MLK weekend retreat at Camp Sumatanga eachyear attended by youth groups from around the North

Alabama Conference. Last year, we worshiped and playedalongside 900 other students. This year the tickets are sellingfast. Registration for Behold opens on October 5, the cost is$170 per person. Students are able to pre-order a Beholdt-shirt for $21 (turned in with their balance). Deposit of $30is due by November 16 to reserve a spot. Chaperons will beasked to pay deposit only, and $21 if they would like a t-shirtalso.

YOUTH TO THROW OBJECTS AT ONE ANOTHERHUNTSVILLE, ALIts something they just really wantto do. says one GUMY parent, I wont deny my teenagerthe right to throw stuff at his friends.

Associate Pastor Todd Noren(hyphen)Hentz added,They are just obsessed with hitting one another withflying objects. I saw this trend beginning when I was

Youth Pastor. GUMY will be travelling to ShakalakaTrampoline Park on Monday, November 10, at 7:00 pm.At the park, students are free to bounce around, jumpoff the walls, and throw dodgeballs at each other. Greatfun will be had by all. Students are welcome to meet usat Shakalaka that night. The cost is $17 per student.

Dates to Remember

October. 5Behold Registration opens at Noon

October 12Church Picnic at Monte Sano 2:00 pm

October 19Youth Council Budget Meeting 4:00 pm

October 26Youth Trip to Haunted House(Location and time TBA)

October 29Grace Fall Fest & GUMY Costume Contest5:00 pm

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hildrens Ministry Notes

Our Childrens Ministry exists to be aplace where kids:

Know the love and joy of Jesus ChristInvite everyone to know Him

Develop a heart of serviceSeek God and his Word

With each letter in our KIDS Logo having a meaning, wehope that this assists each of us in sharing with others whatGrace KIDS ministry is all about.

Children's Church - Worship and WonderDuring the 9:00 and 11:00 services, following the childrensmessage, children ages 4 through 2ndGrade are invited to

worship using our new curriculum called Worship and Wonder.Children hear, see and experience the sacred stories andparables of God, led by storytellers and greeters. If you like

to tell stories to children, this is a great opportunity! A shorttraining can be done to orient you to the new program.

If you are interested in being a storyteller or greeter (teensincluded!), please contact Shelley Lenahan [email protected] or (256) 651-9359.

Club 45 Meets Sundays at 5:30 pm!Are your tweens feeling left out? One program is tooyoung, and the other program is too old. Comecheck out Club 45, a program for all 4thand 5th

Grade students led by Jim and Holly Cecil. Theprogram is designed to meet the intellectual, social, andspiritual needs of our upper elementary students. We areusing materials designed by Preteen Ministries. Do you havequestions, concerns, or are you excited to help? Please contact theCecils at (256) 828-1387.

Mission MadnessOnWednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm,bring your kids ages,Kindergarten - 5thGrade, to Grace to learn about

missionaries and the countries they serve. Currently we arelearning about John Wesley, England, and the English people.Come join us as we learn, sing songs, play games, and eat!

If you have an idea or would like to speak with the kids aboutmissions, contact please contact the Cecils at (256) 828-1387.

Movie Mania for Grace KidsJoin us for our next Movie Night for GracesKids on Saturday, November 8. The movie

has no yet been decided on, so check futurebulletins to find out what movie we pick! If movies are notyour childs thing, bring a board game to share. Watch formore details coming soon. This will be a great time offellowship and fun for the kids.

Nursery MinistriesGrace UMC is blessed to have the following

Individuals serve on the Nursery Ministries Team

Nursery Coordinator: Kalyn PolattyBrittany Allen Olivia Bell

Sarah Davis Caroline Dobbie

Deanna Gipson Samantha Ramsey

Jenny Shaw Ashley Sylvester

Brittany Walton Samantha Weir

Family Fun Fest

Wednesday, October 29 - 5:30 - 7:30 pmCalling all kids and families! Make sure to join us

for loads of food and fun on Wednesday,

October 29, for our annual Family Fun Fest.

Well have games, prizes, and all kinds of great

activities here at the church. Were also having a

Costume Contest, so wear yours and join in! See

page 2 of the Newsletter for more information on

this special night. Dont

forget to invite your family

and friends to be a part of

this fun event!

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Dear Church Family,Thank you so much for the Steak-Out gift card.Charles was very excited. We will enjoy our meal.

Also, many thanks for your prayers.Sincerely,

Jane Stull

Dear Grace UMC,Thank you so much for thoughts, prayers, and dinner after thepassing of Gregs father. We fell so blessed to have Grace asour church home.Greg, Jill, Nicholas, and Jessica Reese

Dear Reverend Sisson,Thank you for your generous donation of $500! Looking backover our last fiscal year, our volunteers and loyal donors madepossible for CASA (Care Assurance System for the Aging andHomebound) of Madison County to:

Provide services to more than 3,000 seniors andhomebound individuals

Install more than 197 grab bars and handrails for elderlyliving in Madison County

Build 94 wheelchair ramps Deliver 978 bags of produce to our local seniors

The CASA staff and volunteers are able to help our clientsremain safe and independent in their own homes because youcared enough to contribute to our cause. Your ongoing

support provides direct services that make a real difference inthe lives of the elderly and homebound in your community.

With an average of 30 or more new clients a month, thedemand for our services continues to increase.

On behalf of Madison Countys seniors and homebound, aswell as their families and caregivers, I thank you.Sincerely,

Ann N. AndersonExecutive Director

Dear Friends of Grace UMC,Thank you so much for your donation of $450.00 in The Vine

for general support of the overall ministry of The Vine. Weappreciate your churchs faithful financial support as we growour services to be able to provide more counseling sessions toindividuals in our community. Your continued support willallow us to continue in our ministry of providing healing and

wholeness to individuals, couples, and families as well asprovide scholarships for those in need of financial help.Sincerely,Mary Lynn Corl, Office Manager

Due to the large number of events at Grace, only a fewimportant church events are highlighted here. Visitour online calendar at www.graceumchsv.org/calendarfor full details. A weekly calendar is also posted on the

church office door.

Important Grace Events in October

October 1 (Wednesday) 6:00 pmKids Mission Madness &

Youth Small Groups

October 3 (Friday) 5:00 pmScrapbook/Crafters Night

October 5 (Sunday) World Communion Sunday

October 5 (Sunday) 1:00 pmGrace Family Fun Fly

October 5 (Sunday) 5:30 pmClub 45 & MYF

October 7& 8 (Monday-Tuesday)Fun Timers Trip

October 8 (Wednesday) 10:00 amKids Mission Madness

October 11 (Saturday) 8:30 am Wheelchair Ramp Install

October 13 (Monday) 8:30 amSalvation Army Sandwiches

October 12 (Sunday) 12:00 pmGraceFull Singers Practice

October 12 (Sunday) 12:00 pmDisc-GraceFull Golfers

October 12 (Sunday) 2:30 pmChurch-Wide Picnic at Monte

Sano Large Pavilion

October 14 (Tuesday) 6:00 pmFinance Meeting


Youth Small Groups

October 17 (Friday) 10:30 amMeals on Wheels

October 19 (Sunday) 10:00 amCosta Rica Mission TripInformational Meeting

October 19 (Sunday) 4:00 pmGraceFull Singers Practice


October 20 (Monday)Newsletter Deadline

October 20 (Monday) 10:00 amLiterary Ladies

October 20 (Monday) 6:00 pmMeals to Grow Packing


Youth Small Groups

October 23 (Thursday) 12:30 pmUnited Methodist Women

October 26 (Sunday)Celebration Sunday


October 27 (Monday) 8:30 amSalvation Army Sandwiches

October 29 (Saturday) 5:30 pmFamily Fun Fest

November 1 (Saturday) 8:30 pmCASA TEMP$

November 1 (Saturday)Costa Rica Mission Trip Deposit Due

November 2 (Sunday) All Saints Day
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Greeters9:00 am

5 Mary Iffrig/Mary Graham12 Gail Linton/Andrew Riley19 Liz Hayes/Mary Allen26 Dave & Sun Hickman

11:00 am

5 Tony & Dawn Lee12 Caroline Shaw/Debbie McMullin19 Steve & Charli Goetz26 Joanne Weis/Tracy Higginbotham

Acolytes (11:00 am)

5 Robbie Pierson/Harper Rasmussen12 Harper Rasmussen/Reid Brown19 John & Mark Allison

26 Ainsley Lenahan/Riley Brown

Guest Deliveries5 Carl Ivey12 Tonia Stulting19 Don Love26 Jennie Rountree

1 Nathan Hanks

1 Meagan Imsand

2 Lacey Strickland

4 Jesslyn Strickland

5 Betty Hoft

6 Tracy Higginbotham6 Garrett Lenahan

8 Ben Allen

8 Sandra Hood

10 Steve Goetz

10 Graham Owen

11 Callie Vincent

14 Holly Cecil

14 Michelle Hurley

14 Amanda Sheehy

14 Ashley Sheehy

15 Tony Lee

15 Samantha Weir16 Imogene Johns

17 Joy Beeson

17 Chad Brown

17 Chris Sanders

18 Brian Lenahan

20 Barbara Curry

21 Mike Gruber

21 Alex Smith24 Josie Sisson

24 Riley Sisson

24 Brittany Robertson

25 Michael Blackwell

25 Derryn Jones

26 Joshua Brown

26 Denise Marden

26 Everett Mitchell

28 Michaela Bolyard

28 Lindsey Brannen

28 Jim Cecil

28 Vickie Coleman31 Jess McHugh11:00 am Childrens Church

5 Todd Noren-Hentz12 Betsy Allison/Anna Willis19 Carol Reynolds/Penni Grant/Corey Tolbert26 Donna Willis/Eva Schoen

9:00 am Childrens Church

5 Todd Noren-Hentz/Holly Cecil12 Shelley Lenahan/Mandy Mitchell19 Gina Barlow/McKenna or Peyton Barlow26 Phala Rasmussen

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2113 Old Monrovia Rd.Huntsville, AL 35806

CHURCH OFFICE HOURSThe church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Our pastors and staff areavailable by appointment in the afternoons. If you need to contact Pastor Bryan on Friday or Saturday, call hismobile phone at (256) 527-5042.

BULLETIN DEADLINEThe deadline for information for the church bulletin is Tuesday afternoon. Please contact Vicki Sheehy at(256) 430-0003 about information that needs to be included.

ARE YOU RECEIVING E-MAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS?If you have e-mail, we encourage you to join our announcements list. You can sign up online from the church

web page at www.graceumchsv.org.

NEWSLETTER INFORMATIONThe newsletter is published monthly, on the 4thMonday of each month. Articles are due by the 3rdMonday ofthe month. Articles are received by e-mail:[email protected] ORplace articles in newslettermailbox in church office. Thank you for your contribution of articles.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPastors Mobile/Voice Mail # - (256) 527-5042 Pastors [email protected]

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Grace UMC is a Safe Sanctuary Church.Summaries of our Child and Youth Protection Policy are always available.

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