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What’s Happening This Week
Finance Meeting Tues, June 28, 5:00 pm, Boardroom
Membership Class Tues, June 28, 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm, Lounge
AA Meeting Wed, June 29, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Hall
Outreach Cupboard Thurs, June 30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Narthex
Men’s Breakfast Fri, July 1, 7:00 am, Cora’s
AA Meeting Fri, July 1, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Hall
AA Meeting Sat, July 2, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Hall
Worship Sun, July 3, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
Outreach Shopping List
□ Canned & fresh fruit
❏ Pasta Sauce
□ Canned veggies /tomatoes ❏ Pasta
□ Freezable meats/lunch meat
❏ Cereal □ Rice □ Crackers
❏ Juice boxes
□ Canned protein (ham, chicken, tuna)
(Larger cans for families)
□ Instant oatmeal pkgs
□ Diapers size 4,5 & 6
Order of Worship – June 26, 2022 – Third Sunday after Pentecost
Worship led by: Bev Thurlow, Colleen Groenen, Garnet Weaver, & Sandra Ford
GOD INVITES US TO WORSHIP
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME
OPENING HYMN “Touch the Earthy Lightly” VU #307
Words: Shirley Erena Murray Music: Colin Gibson
CANDLE LIGHTING “In the Quiet Stillness” Gladys Jack
“In the quiet stillness of creation, in the quiet stillness of home.
In the quiet stillness of our being, God reminds us that we’re not alone.”
CENTERING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
ONE: God welcomes all, strangers and friends. God’s love is strong and it never ends.
ALL: “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests; but the son of humanity has nowhere to lay his head.”
ONE: Our neighbors are hungry and poor; yet our neighborhood is the richest in the community.
ALL: “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests; but the son of humanity has nowhere to lay his head.”
ONE: Many of our neighbours have been homeless for decades; yet our society sees them as riff-raff and human detritus.
ALL: “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests; but the son of humanity has nowhere to lay his head.”
ONE: God loves us so much that God became our neighbor – a refuge, a homeless vagabond and a friend to the odd and undesirable.
ALL: Glory to God in Christ whose homeless body bore our hatred as an act of love for us all. Amen.
HYMN “We are Pilgrims” VU #595 Words & Music: Richard Gillard
PRAYER OF HEALING
We need your healing love today, oh Lord,
Create us in a new heart of compassion,
As Christ has called us to be witnesses of redemption
rather than alienation.
Hold us gently.
Heal us.
Enable us to truly be your disciples,
In your name we pray
Amen
CHILDREN’S TIME “Jesus loves us like a Teddy Bear”
HYMN “He’s Got The Whole World in His Hands”
Words & Music: Traditional spiritual
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
THE SCRIPTURE SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURE READING Luke 9: 51-62 In this is the Word of God. Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE
HYMN “Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom” MV #10
Words: Ruth Duck Music: Donna Kasbohm
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING HYMN “Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands” VU #537
Words: Calvin Weiss Laufer Music: Neil Dougall
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF JOY & CONCERN
WE GO FORTH IN FAITH
CLOSING HYMN “Behold, Behold, I Make All Things New” MV #115
Words & Music: John L. Bell
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Life and Work of the Church
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “Amen, Amen, Hallelujah Amen” VU #974
Words and Music: Jim Strathdee
Hymns from More Voices United with permission. One License #A-7252
Upcoming Worship Scriptures
July 3, 2022 2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30, Galatians 6: 1-6, 7-16, Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20
4th Sunday after Pentecost
We encounter God’s compassionate love through unlikely and unexpected sources.
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
How do you feel when you’re inspired to mission, invited to generosity, and thanked with gratitude? Can you inspire, invite, and thank those around you?
POPCORN, GET YOUR POPCORN HERE…
We are looking for help to sell popcorn in the grandstands for the Chuckwagon Races and Lloydminster Fair July 8-16. Any youth age 9+, we would like to have you come work . Shifts start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm. Please contact Grace United Church office @ 780-875-8959 if you are interested.
FAIR BOOTH AND CHUCKWAGON SEASON IS APPROACHING
The Fair Booth Committee would like to remind everyone of the upcoming events July 8-12 for the Chuckwagons, July 13-16 for the Lloydminster Fair and August 17-21st at the Lloydminster Exhibition. Lynda Campbell will be calling soon to fill the roster with the many volunteers needed to make these events a success. There will be many different choices as to how you might serve. Grace’s Fair Booth is one of the largest fundraising events of the year for the church, so let’s be ready to say a hearty YES when Lynda calls to ask for your help.
Maybe you could even take the initiative, and call Lynda at 306-821-2575 or email her at Blbcampbell@gmail.com. to reserve your spot.
FALL GARAGE SALE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Garage Sale Committee has made the decision that there will not be a sale this fall.
GUC TIME & TALENT FUNDRAISER AUCTION WED, NOV 16th
The Grace United Time & Talent Fundraiser Auction Committee have set the date for the 2022 event … Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
This will be a supper and evening auction event at the Church, with live and silent auctions and a few more surprises!
So … Mark your Calendars and put your thinking caps on for auction items you might like to donate. If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to any of the Time & Talent Committee members:
Kim Holmedal, Deb Hines, Barb Holt, Deb Lundquist
We are very early in the planning of this event, so will have more details to follow as the time comes closer.
SPECIAL SHOUT OUTGUC PLANNING DAYJUNE 17TH
On Friday, congregational members joined in a day of awesome planning looking ahead to a year's glance at Grace. What an amazing gathering of wonderful sharing and great ideas. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and special thanks to all who provided the nourishment so brains could work! YAY GOD! Shelley Ann Wieringa leading Michelle Lake in a smudge.
As beloved children of God, all are included in the life and ministry of the Grace Family where diversity is celebrated. We remember, as we celebrate God’s presence in Worship, that Grace United Church gathers on Treaty 6 land, the traditional territory of the Plains, Wood Cree, and Assiniboine peoples. As Treaty people, we seek to live with respect on this land and live in peace and friendship with all our relations.
Minister: Rev. Cathy Kinsman - 1-204-294-2142 gucminister@telus.net
Administrative Associate: Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucoffice22@gmail.com
Treasurer: Wendy Walker - 780-875-8959 guctreasurer@telusplanet.net
Family Support Worker: Lana Lane - 1-403-901-8385 lanalanegraceu@gmail.com
Playschool Coordinator: Lori Haygarth - 780-808-0959 dannyandlori@telus.net
Choir Director: Karen Fawcett - 780-875-4642 karenfawcett@hotmail.com
Affirming Support Worker: Jenson Brown - 780-875-8959 gucjensonbrown@gmail.com
Board Chair: Darrel Howell - 780-870-1671 dhhowell@telus.net
G.R.A.C.E
God Reaches All Children Everywhere
Activity Mornings
Daily themes of Activity mornings are based on favorite storybooks kids love!
Session #1 – July 11th, 12th, 14th (Lloyd Parade on Wednesday)
Session #2 – July 19, 20, 21
Session #3 – July 26, 27, 28
Session #4 – August 9, 10, 11
Session #5 – August 16, 17, 18
8:45 am – Drop off and Sign In @ Grace United Church
9:00 am – Manipulative tubs (lego, blocks, puzzles, playdoh, etc.)
9:15 am – Icebreaker Movement Activity
9:30 am – Welcoming prayer based on daily theme
9:40 am – Tradebook story
10:00 am – Craft
10:45 am – Snack (provided)
11:00 am – Outside Play – dress for the weather
12:00 pm – Pick-up
All children grade 1-6 are welcome to register for the GRACE Activity morning series. Sessions run from 9:00 – 12:00 at Grace United Church (4708 – 50 Avenue). Each session is run by Summer Students with a 1:4 adult: student ratio. Cost is $10.00/session or $25.00 for a 3 day/week camp. SNACK provided. Children YOU DO NOT need to be members of Grace United Church to attend. Here’s the link to register:
https://form.jotform.com/221573464209254. Contact the Grace office for more details.
SUPERHEROES VBS
Through God, we have the strength to do incredible things, and a Superheroes VBS theme will remind kids just how powerful and capable they are, as long as they believe. This year's Vacation Bible School is free for children Grades 1-6. VBS will be run Monday, August 22 - Thursday, August 25 with the following schedule.
8:45 - Arrival & Manipulative Tubs
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome- Ice Breaker
9:15 - 9:45 Story of the Day based on scripture
9:45 - 10:10 SNACK & Bathroom Break
10:15 - 10:45 STATION WORK
10:50 - 11:20 STATION WORK
11:25 - 11:55 STATION WORK
11:55- 12:10 Closing Prayer, Reflection & Discussion
12:15 - Pick Up
We can't wait to meet the kids! Here is the link to register. If you are someone who would like to volunteer to help at this year's VBS camp we are looking for helpers to share their gifts in leading crafts, physical activity and music stations. You could help Monday to Thursday, or just one day … your choice. Please contact the Grace office at 780-875-8959 if this is something you'd like to help be a part of V.B.S.
ON LINE CAMP REGISTRY OPEN FOR Camp Whitney 2022!
We are looking forward to having a Safe and Fun Traditional Camp this 2022 season!
Camp weeks:
Scampers (6-8 yrs) July 04-08
Primary (7-9 yrs) July 10-15
Junior (9-12 yrs) July 17-22
Intermediate (11-13 yrs) July 24- 29
Senior (13-15 yrs) July 31- Aug 05
Link to register: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=28579
