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What We Believe

Grandview Believes

As a United Methodist congregation we emphasize the importance of God’s grace in our lives.  Follow the links below to learn more about the UMC. 

At Grandview we believe that experiencing Grace-Growth-Gratitude are essential components of our discipleship.

http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/basics-of-our-faith 

An Abundance of Grace

We believe grace to be the free and unmerited favor of God. His grace is abundant and so are the many ways you can personally experience that grace at Grandview UMC.

 

Experience God's Grace Through Worship

Worship is vital to our Christian faith.  Grandview UMC offers several worship experiences in a Hybrid format (In-Person, Virtual and Parking Lot) throughout the year to draw us closer to Christ.

Regular Worship Services

Legacy Service

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (September - May) Sanctuary
Our 1 hour Legacy service honors the worship traditions of the church through hymns and liturgy in a hybrid format  (In-Person & Virtual). This service includes an Affirmation of Faith, Scripture readings from the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures and Psalter.  We also celebrate the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism. For young believers we offer a regular Children’s Moment during the service. Music accompaniment is led by Organ or Piano and the Anthem Choir or  Handbell Choir. Service is in English.  Our In-Person Worship does not require masks for vaccinated individuals. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are strongly recommended to wear masks. We currently require masks for all In-Person Worship singing. The church doors will be open at 10:00 a.m. prior to service with Prelude and announcements beginning at 10:20 a.m..

 

Outdoor Worship 

1st & 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day Weekend) 
Outdoor Worship takes place during summer months on the church lawn. In the event of rain service is moved indoors.  This service has elements of the Legacy service and may include guitar and keyboard accompaniment. Chairs will be provided; you may bring your own chair or blanket. There will also be Outdoor Worship on the the 5th Sunday in August.

Saransthan Mandali (Refugee International Fellowship)

Sundays at 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Sanctuary

Our Nepali language service honors the worship traditions of the church through use of guitars and drums.  Service also includes Holy Communion, Praise choir and readings from the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.

United Fellowship

Quarterly at 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary

United Fellowship is a quarterly worship experience between Grandview UMC and Saranthan Mandali  honoring the worship traditions of the church in English and Nepali Language.  This service includes Scripture readings from the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures in English & Nepali, Holy Communion, Children’s Moment and Choir Anthems.  Music accompaniment is typically led by Organ, Piano, Guitars and Drums.

Special Worship Services

Senior Sunday 3rd Sunday of the Month

during Legacy Service (September - May)

Service will include scripture readings from the King James Bible (KJV) and hymn sing.  Sermons will include illustrations relevant to older adults.  

 

World Communion Sunday

1st Sunday in October 11:00 a.m.

Sanctuary

United Fellowship service that celebrates the Communion of Christians throughout the world.

 

Ash Wednesday (Date Varies)

7:00 p.m. Sanctuary or Narthex

Ash Wednesday service begins our Lenten journey of penitence.  This service includes hymns, choir, Bible message and Imposition of Ashes.

 

Maundy Thursday (Date Varies)

7:00 p.m. Sanctuary & Narthex

Maundy Thursday we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, Foot washing and Stripping of the Church.

 

The Passion on the Porch

Good Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Self guided tour under the Portico reading the stations of the cross.

 

Resurrection Sunday (Easter)

10:30 a.m. 

Celebrate the risen Lord.  Resurrection Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. includes elements of the Legacy service and Saransthan Mandali led worship at 12:30 p.m.

 

Pentecost Sunday (Date Varies)

10:30 a.m. 

Wear red as we celebrate the birth of the church.

 

All Saints Sunday 1st Sunday of November

A time to remember loved ones through the reading of names.

 

Tea Light Service Sunday before Christmas

1:00 pm Fellowship Hall

Celebrate the birth of Christ as a family through an interactive worship service.  Service will scripture readings of the birth narrative, Christmas carols and signing of Silent Night (with battery operated tea lights).

 

Christmas Sweater Sunday 3rd Sunday of December

For the 10:30 a.m. worship service on the 3rd Sunday of December, don your ugliest or most festive sweater and help us fill the sanctuary with laughter and color.

Blinking lights and electronic sound encouraged!!!!!

 

Christmas Eve

Sanctuary 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Birth of Christ with scripture readings of the birth narrative, Christmas carols and signing of Silent Night by candlelight.

 

Christmas Day

Sanctuary

Celebrate the Birth of Christ with Saransthan Mandali.

Experiencing God's Grace Through Music

The Music Ministry at Grandview includes a Handbell Choir, Chancel Choir, and also Special Music on occasion during the 10:30 a.m. worship service as well as a worship band during the 2:30 p.m. Nepali service.

Handbell Choir

This group is open to men and women, high school age and up.  They practice on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for 1 hour.  They perform during  the 10:30 a.m. worship service once a month, and break for summer. Contact the church office to get in touch with the Handbell Choir Director Sue Koeberle-Smith for more information.

Chancel Choir

Choir is open to all singers high school age and up, both men and women.  They sing four part anthems (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass).  They perform during Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. worship  service.  Practice is Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., and break for summer. Contact the church office to get in touch with the Choir Director Josephine McGrath for more information.

Experiencing God's Grace Through Classes

Adult Sunday School

Kid's Sunday School

Jr. Church

Fall & Spring Bible Study

Experiencing God's Grace Through Groups

 

UMW

Prayer Group

Grief Group

Which experiences of grace fit you?

An Outpouring of Gratitude

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