When you visit Grace United Methodist church for the first time, you’ll find our parking attendants helpful as they guide you to a parking space. Greeted by one of our hosts, you’ll be welcomed inside the building and directed to the service or classroom you wish to attend. Welcome packets are available for you to take with you at our welcome center. Below you will find two engaging worship services to choose from! Why not come a second Sunday and sample them both?
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Our Souljourn worship service is designed to keep seekers in mind, while striving to connect people of all levels of Christian faith to Christ.
Contemporary music is led by a gifted group of musicians and vocalists. Our band is made up of electric, acoustic and bass guitars, percussion and keyboard. Messages are supported with artwork and photographed images to aid in visual learning. Movie clips, dramatic skits and videos help to illustrate the preached word.
Come worship in this casual atmosphere, where laughter is common and Christ’s love abounds!
Services run approximately 50 minutes in length. You can choose to attend at:
10:00 am or 11:15 am
Come early to meet the family and enjoy the snacks and beverages at the refreshment counter.
Nursery care is available; please click here for more information.
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Our Traditional worship service embraces the heritage that so many United Methodists find at the heart of their relationship with the Lord.
Classical hymns from the United Methodist hymnal lead worshippers into a deeper understanding of God. Our gifted organist and beautiful choirs of varying ages, bless our congregation with heavenly anthems. The doxology, affirmation of faith and scripture reading support the preached word.
The worship atmosphere is formal and the congregants are warm and friendly, as they share Christ’s love.
This service runs approximately 60 minutes and begins at:
10:00 am (announcements begin before the 10:00 hour)
Come early to meet the family and enjoy the snacks and beverages available in our lobby.
Nursery care is available; please click here for more information.
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Service of Hope & Healing
Our Healing Service is offerered on the third Wednesday evening of the month from January through May, and September through November. The Service begins at 7 pm in the Family Life Center.
Come seeking personal prayer for healing of body, mind, spirit, or relationships.
Come seeking prayer for loved ones, friends, and others.
Come to participate in a service of great tenderness, love, and compassion.
Come to experience quiet time with our Lord.
Come to rest in the presence of the Lord Jesus.
Come and invite others.
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| Our worship services are servant-lead as Christ works through those He has gifted. See our list below for more information about how you can serve the Lord through your gifts and talents. Many openings are available for guests and members. |
Acting - Skits are live or videotaped. Actors receive their lines 1-2 weeks in advance and arrive prior to the Sunday services, at 9 am for rehearsal (if live). Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Adult Choirs: Our two adult choirs run from September through May. Email Carole Jennings at: cbj1937@verizon.net
– The Chancel Choir practices from 7:15 – 8:30 on Thursday evenings and performs traditional music selections.
- The Graceful Singers share more contemporary anthems, rehearsing at 11:15 am on the second Sunday of the month and performing on the third Sunday.
Bell Choir – The Graceful Ringers, rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm. This choir runs from September through May. Email Ron Bellamy at ringinron@comcast.net.
Children’s Choirs- The Cherub Choir for age 3 through Kindergarten practice on Sunday mornings and perform every other month at the 10:00 services. Email Melissa Cramer at: mcramer1210@comcast.net
The Melody Makers for grades 1 – 6 practice on the second and forth Sunday and perform on the second Sunday of the month at all services.
Email Mark Reitnauer at: creitnauer@aol.com
Computer - Opportunities are available to run power point presentations on Sunday mornings.
For Souljourn, email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org; For Traditional, email Judy Schroeder at: jfschroeder1@msn.com
Decorating - Interior design centers on the five senses. We like to enhance our worship space around each week's theme.
For Souljourn, email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org; For Traditional, email Judy Schroeder at: jfschroeder1@msn.com
Digital Photography- We are always in need of photos of Grace church’s small groups, Sunday schools, ministries, events and missions taken by individuals. Pictures can be emailed to the Souljourn coordinator sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org.
Hosts/ Ushers –Hosts distribute bulletins, provide a warm welcome to worship attendees and assist with the collection of offering. They arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of services and stay throughout the service. For Souljourn, email Bill Skelly at: billskelly@gracemillersville.org; For Traditional, email Judy Schroeder at: jfschroeder1@msn.com
Communion Servers and Hosts – Communion Servers offer the communion elements to the congregation as they come forward. Communion Hosts direct people to the serving stations and fulfill the duties of the regular hosts (see above). For Souljourn, email Bill Skelly at: billskelly@gracemillersville.org; For Traditional, email Judy Schroeder at: jfschroeder1@msn.com
Lights – Light board operators arrive Sunday mornings and refocus lights as the service may require for special needs like dramas or displays. Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Movie Buffs –Movie Buffs receive emails about our upcoming preaching themes. After reviewing the criteria and theme, the Movie Buff replies with video or movie suggestions which can support the preached message. Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Props – With skits and decorating, we are always in search of resources to aid in visual storytelling. If you like to share from your resources, or love searching for that odd item, this is for you. Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Refreshments – Snacks and drinks are prepared for our refreshment areas on Sunday morning. Supplies are provided or you may donate baked goods.
For Souljourn snacks, email Karen Davis at: karendavis@gracemillersville.org; For Traditional snacks, email Judy Schroeder at: jfschroeder1@msn.com
Set Construction- Creative designs for drama set pieces are desired, with our limited storage space! Handy or crafty persons are always a need! Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Souljourn Setup- Servants arrive at 7:00 am to put the chairs in place. Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Souljourn Band - Musicians are needed in the Souljourn band, ranging from electric, acoustic and bass guitars, percussion and keyboard. The band practices on Sunday morning beginning at 8 am. Email Jenn Diaz at: jenndiaz@juno.com.
Souljourn Design Team – The Design Team sits down with the preacher to discuss the week’s message and to develop the worship service around it. Joys and concerns are shared along with great ideas and a lot of laughter. We meet approximately two Monday evenings each month from 7pm -9pm. Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Souljourn Singers- Souljourn Singers come in to rehearse with the band at 8:30 am on Sunday. They practice the morning’s music, as well as new pieces.
Email Jenn Diaz at: jenndiaz@juno.com.
Sound – Sound technicians arrive on their scheduled Sunday to set up equipment and run sound checks prior to the arrival of musicians. They man the sound system through rehearsals, services and tear it down following the service. For Souljourn sound, email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org;
For Traditional sound, email Judy Schroeder at: jfschroeder1@msn.com
Special Music- We offer opportunities for special music throughout the year in our services. Our congregation is blessed by soloists, duets, groups, instrumentalists, and bands. Openings are also available for dance pieces, sign language and mimed musical numbers. For Souljourn special music, email Jenn Diaz at: jenndiaz@juno.com; For Traditional special music, email Carole Jennings at: cbj1937@verizon.net
Souljourn Tear Down – Following the final Souljourn service, chairs, decorations, displays, and sound equipment, must be cleared. Many servants find they can lend a hand with tear down following their morning activities.
Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Traditional Worship Team - The Traditional Worship Team sits down with the preacher to discuss the upcoming preaching series, church season and to develop the worship services. They meet four times a year. Email Judy Schroeder at: jfschroeder1@msn.com
Video Taping and Editing- We are looking to expand our use of video for skits, testimonies, promotions and teaching. Many ideas are best expressed through video, due to other constraints. We also like to archive the creativity and testimonies shared.
Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Worship Leaders- Souljourn worship leaders give our services a friendly face and guide us in worship. They are on a scheduled rotation and usually serve every other month. They have their statements and prayers written for them and emailed during the week.
Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Writing Skits – Skits are loved by the congregation and are written or edited during Design Team to fit the theme or message of the week. With a look ahead in preaching themes, pieces can be written outside of the Design Team meeting. Email Sarah Hamblin at: sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
