May 3 at GUMC

We gather to worship

Lay Leader Kraig S. & GUMC receive 100% Mission Share Certificate

Shelley G. reads the Epistle lesson

Savanah assists in serving Holy Communion

We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing

Joys

+ We thank God for the gift of laughter! Since Sid T. was not in church today, Nancy B. told a joke to get things started. She said if anyone ever wonders what a difference a person can make – just think about the difference a mosquito in bed can make! 🤍

+ We celebrate Judy L.’s birthday this coming week.

+ We celebrate the joy of being a member in this church family.

+ We are thankful for Jim and Renae H.’s grandchildren Easton and Savannah who are in worship this morning. They rang the church bell, and Savannah assisted Pastor Charles in Holy Communion.

+ We celebrate a generous church family who donated $36.89 in change last month, April 2026. “Change for change” collected in the “noisy (tin) bucket” goes to mission work locally and around the world!

+ Gloria S. thanks God for the gift of time spent with her granddaughter Kalli last week – and the time she spent with Kalli’s second-grade students. Kalli invited Gloria to read two books to them. Special memories were created.

+ The church family celebrates that last week, at the Minnesota DAV Spring Convention, Bob S. was presented with the DAV Chapter Commander of the year award (out of 32 DAV chapter commanders). Thanks be to God for the gift of that surprising recognition for his leadership and the great work the DAV Glaydon Iverson Chapter #16 accomplishes each and every year.

+ We praise God for this church’s recognition for paying 100% of its mission shares (apportionments) in 2025 – supporting mission and ministry locally, nationally, and all around the world. Lay Leader Kraig S. accepted a certificate on behalf of the congregation.

+ We praise God that Nancy B. and her sister are both cancer free now.

+We praise God for the faithful service of our beloved pianist and for Bob S. who served as usher today.

Concerns

+ Praying for Tim K.’s former boss Roger and his wife who just moved to Thorne Crest Senior Living Community – praying that God will bless their transition to a new life chapter there.

+ Praying for all who are dealing with medical challenges (and the people who love and care for them): Korla S., Judy C., Craig R., Karnella S., and Dawn K.’s friend Gen.

+Praying for the family and friends of Sarah Schumacher who died last Thursday, April 30. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 9, at the Crossroads Church in Albert Lea. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service.

+ Praying for our country … and the world.

+Praying for all who are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.

+Praying for peace.