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What’s Happening This Week
October 17 - Rev. Kinsman away
October 17 - Lake/Davidson UCW Meeting - 1:15 - 3:30 pm - Hall
October 17 - Souper 5 - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Kitchen
October 17 - Meri-dian Ukuleles - 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Sanctuary
October 17 - Handbells - 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Sanctuary
October 17 - CD Meeting - 7:00 pm - Boardroom
October 18 - Playschool Photos - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Choir Room
October 18 - Homework Program - 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Hall
October 18 - Kidz Praize - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Sanctuary
October 18 - Groovin’ with Grace - 3:30 - 5:00 pm - Choir Room
October 19 - Playschool Photos - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Choir Room
October 19 - Senior Luncheon - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Hall & Kitchen
October 19 - AA Meeting - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Hall
October 20 - Fall Supper Prep - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Hall & Kitchen
October 20 - Playschool Photos - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Choir Room
October 21 - Outreach Cupboard - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Narthex
October 21 - Playschool Photos - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Choir Room
October 21 - Choir Retreat - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Hall/Kitchen/Choir Room/Sanctuary
October 21 - AA Meeting - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Playschool
October 22 - AA Meeting - 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Playschool
October 22 - Choir Retreat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Hall/Kitchen/Choir Room/Sanctuary
October 22 - Bootacular - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Hall
October 23 - Super Sunday - 10:00 am - Sanctuary - Lunch to follow in the hall
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned & fresh fruit
o Pasta Sauce
o Canned veggies /tomatoes o Pasta
o Freezable meats/lunch meat
o Cereal o Rice
o Crackers
o Juice boxes
o Canned protein (ham, chicken, tuna)
(Larger cans for families)
o Instant oatmeal pkgs
o Canned protein(ham, chicken, tuna (larger cans for families)
o Granola bars
o Toilet paper/ Kleenex
o Shampoo, body wash
toothpaste, toothbrushes
o Deodorant
ORDER OF WORSHIP – OCT. 16, 2022
World Food Day – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship led by Darrel Howell, Garnet Weaver, Grace Choir, Johnathan Rollheiser,
Lois Sonnega, Meri-dian Ukuleles, and Valerie Rollheiser
GOD INVITES US TO WORSHIP
GATHERING MUSIC “The Farmer Song” Meri-dian Ukuleles
Murray McLauchlan
WELCOME
OPENING HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” VU #315
Words: Reginald Heber, 1820 Music: John Bacchus Dykes, 186
CANDLELIGHTING “In the Quiet Stillness of Creation” 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
CHILDREN’S TIME / DRAMATIC READING John 6:1-35 Meri-dian Ukuleles
(Children may go to Sunday school)
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
PRAYER OF HEALING
When Jesus told the disciples to give the crowd something to eat, they found only
a few loaves and two small fish. But they brought what they had to Jesus. Let us
bring our prayers before the Lord. We thank you, God, for the abundance of food we
receive from your hand. We thank you for the progress that has been made against
hunger in recent years, and we remember today those people at risk of falling back into hunger and extreme poverty.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those directly affected by hunger. For farmers whose livelihoods
depend on natural, economic, and political conditions beyond their control. For
parents who struggle to put food on the table, and for children who go to bed hungry.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We ask your blessing on those working to save lives and end hunger in the world,
especially now at a time when the high cost of food makes meeting those needs an
even greater challenge.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of the nations, especially our own leaders, that they will
act with wisdom, generosity, and compassion, bring relief to those who are hungry
now, and help move us all toward a world without hunger.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Finally, we pray for ourselves, that you will show us the ways your church can be an instrument of grace to hungry people, and give us the courage to act in your name,
sharing generously what you have so freely given to us. Lord in your mercy, hear our
prayer. Jesus blessed the five loaves and the two-small fish, and it was multiplied, and everyone had enough and more. God, please accept our prayers.
We know you will multiply this small offering beyond our imaginings, and that
one day soon, everyone will eat and be satisfied. We offer these prayers in the
name of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. Amen.
(Time for silent prayer and meditation)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
Our God is close to all who call. God receives us as we are, lifts us up, and calls
us again to be people of love and mercy— salt and light in a hungry, hurting world.
Receive God’s pardon and peace; your sins are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
THE SCRIPTURE SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURE READING
Responsive Psalm 145 – The Greatness and the Goodness of God. VU #866
Words and Music: Hal H. Hopson, 1989
In this is God’s Holy Word. Thanks be to God.
HABTUMU’S STORY (video)
MESSAGE
SPECIAL MUSIC “Field Behind the Plow” Meri-dian Ukuleles
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING HYMN “Ev’ry Day Is a Day of Thanksgiving” (Chorus only) MV #185
Words and Music: Leonard Burks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE “The Lord’s Prayer” (sung) VU #959
Words and Music: David Haas, 1986
WE GO FORTH IN FAITH
CLOSING HYMN “Touch the Earth Lightly” VU #307
Words: Shirley Erena Murray, 1991 Music: Colin Gibson, 1991
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Life and Work of the Church
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “Amen” VU #974
Jim Strathdee,1985
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
Upcoming Worship: Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18: 9-14
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
God asks us over and over again to listen to the people asking us for help and to respond in faith and gratitude for what we have been given.
CREATION UNIT|OCT 2 – NOV 6|10:30 AM|GUC
The Christian Development Committee has been working diligently to prepare and plan activities for our upcoming Creation Unit for Sunday School. AND we need your help. Please invite all of those little people in your world to come and learn about the gift of Creation. This is going to be a powerful unit of learning.
Sunday, October 16 – The Creation story through Music/Dance & Drama
Sunday, October 23 – SUPER SUNDAY – GUC Playschool 4 year old will be performing!
Sunday, October 30 – Creation Story Video and craft
Sunday, November 6 – Creation Story Art
MEALS N MORE|OCT & NOV |6:00 - 9:00 PM|GUC
Joyful creations with Tami Kappel and Tanya Robertson. Gather your friends and come prepare 3 meals plus a dessert item for your family. We supply all the groceries for your creations. 10 cooking spots are available. If you would like to support a family in the kitchen, donations are accepted in the office.
Cost: $65.00/class or $240.00 for 4 classes
Date: October 25, Nov 1, Nov 15 & Nov 22nd
If you are interested in any or all of these classes, please email the office at gucoffice22@gmail.com or call 780-875-8959. Payment is required in advance for these classes.
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY | OCT 11|7:00 – 9:00 PM |GUC HALL On Tuesday this past week 12 people gathered to share the light on National Coming Out day. What an informative night and wonderful sharing. Thank you to Jenson for leading the session and opening conversation about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
DESSERT BINGO|OCT 16|2:00 - 4:00 PM|GUC HALL
Our first ever DESSERT bingo is around the corner. We welcome everyone who loves the game to join us on Sunday, October 16th at 2:00 in the HALL. Bingo cards are $5.00/card and you play as much as you want! If one of your gifts is baking, we are requesting desserts for prizes! All desserts can be dropped off on BINGO day between 9:30 - 11:30. We will accept every kind of dessert (cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, squares, etc.)
JOY OF MUSIC|STARTING OCT 18|3:45 - 5:00 PM|GUC
The countdown is on and we are on the hunt for musicians. Groovin @ Grace and Kidz Praize start Tuesday, October 18th! Both youth programs run from 3:45 - 5:00. Snack is provided and the FEE for joining is one Outreach item every week to help stock our Outreach cupboard. If you know of any children who love to sing share these registration links.
HELP NEEDED|VARIOUS DATES|GUC
Volunteer lead and helpers to prepare a meal for approximately 30-40 participants of the Connecting Community Series. This event takes place the 4th Wednesday of every month and runs until March 2023. This is a fundraising opportunity for the U.C.W. If you are willing to commit to preparing one or more meals please call Carol Bugiak @ 780-875-2479.
YOUTH NIGHT|OCT 20 & 27|6:00 – 8:30 PM |GUC
Upcoming Youth Nite Schedule is listed below. You’ll notice one of the upcoming events is Pumpkin Carving. If you have a pumpkin to donate, we are collecting. We will need about 20 pumpkins please.
October 20th- Bracelet Making October 27 - Pumpkin Carving
NEXT SUPER SUNDAY| OCT 23|GUC|SANCTUARY/HALL
Mark this date on your calendar and rally your little people to join us for a SUPER SUNDAY with games, crafts, stories and some general silliness. The 4-year old’s from GUC Playschool are invited to perform as part of Children's Time. Join us in the hall following worship for a delicious lunch, fellowship and the opportunity to make new friends. The CD committee and YOUTH will be serving Soup and Buns for the lunch. If you would like to provide a crock-pot of soup, please let Bev know in the office.
COMMUNITY COFFEE TIME |OCT 27|1:00 - 2:30 PM|GUC HALL
You are invited to a Community Coffee Time on Oct 27th from 1:00-2:30PM in the Grace United Hall. We invite church members to come out to this event and visit with these partaking in the Community Coffee Time. If you would be willing to help out with a future event or provide baking, you can let the office know.
SMALL TOWN, BIG IMPACT |OCT 29|9:00 – 2:30 PM|ZOOM
We will be focused on the theme: Small Town, Big Impact. Under the same name as our recently released video series, Small Town, Big Impact will feature speakers who are creating change in smaller or more non-affirming communities. Whatever your geography, you will be inspired and engaged by our cross-country presenters from East to West. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are a clergy member, faith leader, volunteer, community leader, or someone who just wants to learn more. This event will take place on Zoom. To help ensure everyone who wants to attend can come, all tickets are Pay-What-You-Can, with a suggested ticket price of $25. Get your ticket now!
FALL SUPPER|OCT 29|4:30-7:00 PM|GUC HALL
Tickets will be available next week in the office or after church on Sundays. Payment is available by cash, cheque or debit. Adults - $20.00; Seniors - $18.00; Kids 6-12 - $12.00; 5 and under - Free
Just a reminder if you have any extra garden produce – carrots, potatoes, beets, we would be happy to have it for Grace’s “Fall Supper to be held on October 29th. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Please contact Marilyn McAllister at 780-808-4245, or Lynda Campbell at 306-821-2575.
GIVING TREE |NOV & DEC |GUC
Beginning November 1st, we will be putting up a Christmas tree to collect donated scarves, toques and mittens for our Outreach Cupboard. If you have any to be donated, they can be dropped off at the office during office hours.
TIME AND TALENT |NOV 16|4:30 – 7:00 PM|GUC HALL
Don’t Forget…
To purchase your tickets to the Grace United Time & Talent Fundraiser Auction being held in the Church hall on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. $30 each and you are able to reserve tables of 6 or 8. Payment methods – cash, cheque or debit/credit card. Tickets available from Kim Holmedal, the Church Office or Sundays at church. Guaranteed to be a fun-filled evening that you won’t want to miss! Donations of new, homemade, handmade or antique items are gratefully accepted by Kim Holmedal, Deb Hines, Barb Holt and Deb Lundquist, and at the church on Sundays. Thank you for your support.
POINSETTIA CAMPAIGN |DEC 9|GUC
We are looking for someone to head up our Poinsettia Campaign for December 9th. For more information please contact Lesley Morgan.
HOMEWORK PROGRAM |TUESDAYS|4:00-5:30 PM|GUC HALL
We’ve missed the kids so bring the GUC Homework Program. Tuesday, October 18th marks the first day back for students Grades 7-12 at Grace. Alison Weaver and Brenda Ellison will be our fearless leaders of this program for this year. Students are transported to and from the program by Border City Connects. Teachers and tutors will support students in homework from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Gramma Hazel and her kitchen crew will prepare a hearty meal for students to enjoy when they arrive after school around 3:45 pm. If you would like to support this program as a teacher or tutor for any subject area, please get in touch with Alison or Brenda. Here’s the registration link.
As beloved children of God, all are included in the life and ministry of the Grace Family
where diversity is celebrated.
Grace remembers, 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, Assiniboine and Métis 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
Executive Director Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucbevthurlow@gmail.com
Treasurer - Lynda Campbell 306-821-2575 blbcampbell@gmail.com
Bookkeeper - 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 - Board Chair - Darrel Howell - 780-870-1671 dhhowell@telus.net