Grace United Methodist Church Alamogordo

[04/08/20]   When God calls us to step out of our comfort zone, He is not calling us to be comfortable in the situation, He is calling us to be comfortable in HIM in spite of the situation.

“My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭57:7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Father God, thank you that in all things and in every way, You will be just what we need, just when we need it. You are faithful and we can trust in You. Help us live this day confidently in and through the love, power, and sound mind we've been given in You. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

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It's #WesleyWednesday! As we move towards Good Friday, today's quote features a reflection on the crucifixion taken from the hymn ‘O Love Divine, what hast thou done!’ by Charles Wesley:

What a blessing to be encouraged by our Grace youth! Thank you, Madison, for these words and this reminder.

Holy Week Hymn of the Day, Tuesday

Some powerful verses from "Jesus Justifies Expense" by Charles Wesley and based on Matthew 26:6-13. Join us each day as we explore a new hymn that helps us walk more closely with Jesus on his way to the Cross.

Dropbox - Submit files

Help us read Scripture on Easter Sunday! Just turn your Bibles to John 20:1-23 (doesn't matter what Bible version you have), and record a video with your phone of you and/or others in your family reading the passage. Then upload them to this secure Dropbox link. No password or Dropbox account required, and only Pastor Kelly will have access to your files. Should be as easy as that. Thanks! https://www.dropbox.com/request/Tjq6tauKWRa1He5eF8o2

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NEW(!) Hymn Of The Day video premiering right here at 4 PM. Be sure to share and tune in every day this week at 4.

Holy Week Morning Prayer

[LIVE Holy Week Morning Prayer] Thank you for joining us today as we spend some time of Holy Week prayer together. Feel free to write prayer requests in the comments section, and we will do our best to see those and lift those up live.

[04/07/20]   New. Sometimes we’re ready for a change and “new” is a welcome, exciting thing. But sometimes, sometimes we like the way things were and “new” feels more like an unwanted, unexpected enemy and is met with resistance, fear, anxiety and even anger. Wherever you are with your feelings about all the “new” happening in your life - especially with virtual learning beginning today - remember this beautiful truth. Just like God was with us in the old, comfortable and familiar - God is with us in the new. And, He promises to make a way where there doesn’t seem to be one. He promises to do what only He can do - provide, supply, take care of all our needs.

So today, our prayer for every student, every teacher, every parent is that as you step into this “new” place, you’ll 1. Remember God steps into it with you and 2. Find peace knowing you are not alone in it. Best of all - God is with you and because He is - you’ve got this .

“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
‭‭~Isaiah‬ ‭43:19‬ ‭NLT‬‬

[04/07/20]   [LIVE PRAYER REMINDER] join us this morning at 10 AM for a time of daily prayer.

Praying for a breakthrough...

Holy Week Hymn of the Day, Monday

Today's Hymn of the day for Monday, April 6th of Holy Week is "Come, Sinners, To the Gospel Feast" by Charles Wesley. Text of this hymn can be found here: https://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh339.sht

Grace United Methodist Church Alamogordo

Journey through Holy Week with a Hymn of the Day. Tune in daily at 4 PM.

Today's Hymn of the day for Monday, April 6th of Holy Week is "Come, Sinners, To the Gospel Feast" by Charles Wesley. Text of this hymn can be found here: https://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh339.sht

As we step into Holy Week, what a joy to be able to reflect upon the heartfelt words of another Grace youth. Thank you, Lynley.

Dropbox - Submit files

We need help for EASTER SUNDAY! We want to compile a video to show this Easter of AS MANY PEOPLE reading the scripture passage as possible. So, turn to John 20:1-23, and record a video of you and/or others in your family reading the passage (it doesn't matter what version).Then upload them to this secure Dropbox link. No password or Dropbox account required, and only Pastor Kelly will have access to your files. Should be as easy as that. Thanks! https://www.dropbox.com/request/Tjq6tauKWRa1He5eF8o2

dropbox.com Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!

[04/06/20]   A rewarding, part-time position in a positive environment working to make a huge impact on our community. This position maintains the official church records on all matters pertaining to church participation and financial offerings. Previous experience in finance and/or spreadsheet/database management is preferred. See full job description at the following URL for desired skill-set: https://tinyurl.com/wrlgkv3

Join Pastor Kelly for a daily time of morning prayer as we journey through Holy Week together. Share with your friends, and let's be the praying people that God call us to be!

[LIVE PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP] Thanks for worshiping with us; we are so glad you're here! Here are so helpful ideas & links to make your worship experience as impactful as possible:

(1) Download your WORSHIP AT HOME guided here: https://tinyurl.com/ubt9y3b

(2) Everyone have am empty cup/mug ready to use during the sermon time, and gather A BUNCH of random household objects that you could fill those cups with (tape, paper clips, phone chargers, candy, legos, etc.)

(3) Be ready to spend some time in prayer discerning you you will offer your financial gifts to God. Have you considered online giving? Check it out here: http://www.graceumcalamogordo.org/electronic-giving-and-payments.html

(4) See this weeks Tower Talk, including Holy Week activities, here: https://tinyurl.com/s9mp4eo

[REMINDER] LIVE online worship right here at 10 AM! A few things to help your HOME WORSHIP experience as powerful as possible:

(1) Download your WORSHIP AT HOME guided here: https://tinyurl.com/ubt9y3b

(2) Everyone have am empty cup/mug ready to use during the sermon time, and gather A BUNCH of random household objects that you could fill those cups with (tape, paper clips, phone chargers, candy, legos, etc.)

(3) Be ready to spend some time in prayer discerning you you will offer your financial gifts to God. Have you considered online giving? Check it out here: http://www.graceumcalamogordo.org/electronic-giving-and-payments.html

(4) See this weeks Tower Talk, including Holy Week activities, here: https://tinyurl.com/s9mp4eo

[04/05/20]   Be ready to worship by grabbing 1 empty cup/person, & a some random objects that you can fill them up with. See you at 10 AM!

Worship at Home - LIVE today at 10 AM

[REMINDER] LIVE online worship right here at 10 AM! A few things to help your HOME WORSHIP experience as powerful as possible:

(1) Download your WORSHIP AT HOME guided here: https://tinyurl.com/ubt9y3b

(2) Everyone have am empty cup/mug ready to use during the sermon time, and gather A BUNCH of random household objects that you could fill those cups with (tape, paper clips, phone chargers, candy, legos, etc.)

(3) Be ready to spend some time in prayer discerning you you will offer your financial gifts to God. Have you considered online giving? Check it out here: http://www.graceumcalamogordo.org/electronic-giving-and-payments.html

(4) See this weeks Tower Talk, including Holy Week activities, here: https://tinyurl.com/s9mp4eo

Need an encouraging word tonight? Here is a beautiful reminder from a Grace youth. Thank you for these words, Abby! And some of you might recognize this peaceful place - beautiful Sacramento Camp and Conference Center.

[SUNDAY WORSHIP REMINDER] Join us this Sunday LIVE at 10 AM right here on Facebook for a time of worship! Share and invite your friends as we discover what it means to IMITATE Christ in today's world.

[04/02/20]   [SUNDAY WORSHIP REMINDER] Join us this Sunday LIVE at 10 AM right here on Facebook for a time of worship! Share and invite your friends as we discover what it means to IMITATE Christ in today's world.

Grace United Methodist Church Alamogordo

You can still set aside 20 minutes of your day foe prayer today by watching Pastor Kelly’s midday prayer session.

[LIVE PRAYER] Thank you for joining us in prayer! You can find today’s prayer guides here: https://tinyurl.com/t74j4m9

[LIVE PRAYER] Thank you for joining us in prayer! You can find today’s prayer guides here: https://tinyurl.com/t74j4m9

Join Pastor Kelly for a time of midday prayer LIVE AT NOON. It's a powerful thing when God's people gather to prayer, so won't you join us today!?

Throwing it back to Pretzel Day & Palm Sunday 2016! The fold of the pretzel represents folded arms in prayer. 🙏🏼
We encourage you to share your pictures from a Preztel Day or Palm Sunday in the comments.

Philippians Bible Study w/the Pastor (Phil. 4:2-23)

A close look into the 4th chapter of Philippians, and how Paul's final words to the ancient Philippians can impact and transform us today.

Philippians Bible Study w/the Pastor (Phil. 4:2-23)

A close look into the 4th chapter of Philippians, and how Paul's final words to the ancient Philippians can impact and transform us today.

[04/01/20]   Bible Study w/ the Pastor TONIGHT at 6:30 PM right here on Facebook. Don't miss it!

[04/01/20]   Pastor Kelly needs your help! How are you seeing/experiencing Jesus in your homes as we're "cooped up" during this pandemic. Stories, pictures... however you want to share they way you see Jesus today, are welcome!

In Christ Alone (Virtual Choir #3 / A Cappella)

PLEASE take a few minutes and let this bless you today!

Words and Music by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty Vocal Arrangement by David Wesley This virtual choir a cappella performance features the voices of 48 singe...

The Grace Youth were ask to come up with a quote to give hope so that God could use their words of faith and encouragement to strengthen and bless others. 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you Bethany West!

What We Can and Cannot Do through the Internet

“It’s okay to feel sad about what we can’t do while we are apart...Yet it’s also good to remember what we can still do.”

ministrymatters.com Editor's note: This description, intentionally provided in approachable language, is meant to offer United Methodist pastors/leaders a way to explain the limits of the internet…

New sermon series starting Easter Sunday (April 12th). Invite all your friends to like this page, and spread the word about this Good News that we all need to hear!

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

Happy Tuesday from Grace UMC Staff! We had our weekly staff meeting this morning and wanted to let each of you know we are thinking of you, praying for you and that best of all God is with us. Click on the Zoom below to hear a message from each of your church staff.

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Prayer w/ The Pastor

[LIVE PRAYER w/THE PASTOR] Thanks for joining us in this sacred time of prayer. Feel free to follow along with today’s prayer guide: https://tinyurl.com/t74j4m9

[03/31/20]   LIVE prayer with the Pastor right here on Facebook in 10 minutes! See you then.

[03/31/20]   [LIVE PRAYER REMINDER] Join Pastor Kelly today at noon for a time of prayer. You may simply join in and pray through listening, or you may join in the words by downloading today's prayer guide found here: https://tinyurl.com/t74j4m9

Storytime w/ Pastor Kelly

STORYTIME w/ Pastor Kelly McCuaig! Tonight's story is "Joseph" from THE LAUGH & LEARN BIBLE, by Phil Vischer.

The deadline for scholarship applications has been moved to Thursday, April 30th. Completed scholarship applications can be mailed into GUMC 1206 Greenwood Ln., Alamogordo, NM 88310 or place in the mail drop box at the office entrance.

[03/30/20]   [LIVE REMINDER] Storytime with Pastor Kelly TONIGHT at 7 PM. See you then!

Hey Church, Pastor Kelly needs your help! Read through the attached STATIONS OF THE CROSS summary and think of: (1) a tangible object commonly found in the home that one could hold, see, feel, etc. that connects with a particular station, and/or (2) a geographic place that could connect with a particular station in and around the Alamo/Tulie area that one could easily drive to park, and read the station (all while practicing safe social distancing). Your quick responses would be GREATLY appreciated!

We're so glad you're worshiping with us today! Even though "in-person" worship isn't happening, that doesn't mean we can't still grow in love with God and with others. Keep watching to discover some simple/practical ways to do just that during this time of quarantine. See helpful links below. Schedule of this weeks Facebook LIVE events is below links.

Find a FLAT JESUS: https://tinyurl.com/vva7kha (print it out, color it, and mail it to GUMC, 1206 Greenwood Ln., Alamogordo, NM 88310)

Sing the Psalms: http://psalms.seedbed.com/

See today's WORSHIP AT HOME GUIDE (also a good model of how to pray daily): https://tinyurl.com/wkkh72s

Pray our Lenten Breakthrough Prayer: https://tinyurl.com/sfg56tr

5 Ways to Remember Your Baptism: http://ee.umc.org/what-we-believe/5-ways-to-remember-your-baptism

Missing Communion?
(1) Consider the Methodist LOVE FEAST that you can do in your own home: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/the-love-feast.
(2) Or this prayer guide here that you can do alone or with a small group: https://tinyurl.com/rjd5ubl
(3) Also, use the PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION (prayer #106) at this link: https://tinyurl.com/v8h9dgw

Grow in God through your financial giving: http://www.graceumcalamogordo.org/electronic-giving-and-payments.html

FACEBOOK LIVE SCHEDULE

Monday, 3/30, 7pm: Story-time w/Pastor Kelly

Tuesday, 3/31, noon: Prayer w/Pastor Kelly

Wednesday, 4/1, 6:30pm: Philippians Bible Study

Thursday, 4/2, noon: Prayer w/Pastor Kelly

Sunday, 4/5, 10am: Sunday Morning Worship

Worship at Home 3:29:2020.pdf

LIVE ONLINE worship starts at 10 AM right here! Be sure to join us, and don't forget to have your WORSHIP AT HOME guide ready (at the link)

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