Welcome to Grace! We hope you will join us for IN-PERSON worship on Sunday at 10 am. If you cannot make it to the church, you can be online. Click here to join us live on Facebook. A recorded version of the service is publicly available on Facebook by noon each Sunday. Throughout this publication, you will see underlined items. These are all hyperlinks, taking you to a website, Facebook page, or email to contact for more information. Give one a try by clicking on one of them, like the donation link. A hard copy of this publication is available in the office. Grace depends on financial contributions. You can support fantastic programming by going to our webpage, http://www.graceunitedchurch.ca/donate, or filling out a pre-authorized remittance form, available from the office. Grace depends on financial contributions.
What’s Happening This Week
Souper 5 Mon, Oct 3, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Kitchen
Meri-dian Ukuleles Mon, Oct 3, 4:15 – 5:15 pm, Sanctuary
Handbells Mon, Oct 3, 5:00 – 6:30 pm, Sanctuary
Beginner Handbells Mon, Oct 3, 6:45 – 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
Pastoral Care Meeting Tues, Oct 4, 10:00 am, Boardroom
Senior Luncheon Wed, Oct 5, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Hall
AA Meeting Wed, Oct 5, 8:00 – 9:00 pm, Hall
Sewing with Grace Thurs, Oct 6, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Hall
Outreach Cupboard Thurs, Oct 6, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Narthex
Youth Nite Thurs, Oct 6, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Hall
Community Choir Thurs, Oct 6, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Sanctuary
AA Meeting Fri, Oct 7, 8:00 – 9:00 pm, Hall
AA Meeting Sat, Oct 8, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Hall
Worship Sun, Oct 9, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
Cunningham 60th Anniversary Tea Sun, Oct 9 , 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 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, 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 2, 2022
Creation Four – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
World Wide Communion
Worship led by Adrienne Christopherson, Brenda Ellison, Karen Fawcett,
Rev. Cathy Kinsman, Jonathan Rollheiser, Garnet Weaver, Sandra Ford and the Grace Choir
GOD INVITES US TO WORSHIP
(Children will move to Sunday school before worship begins and return for Communion later.)
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME
OPENING HYMN “All Things Bright and Beautiful” VU #291
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
HYMN “When We Gather at the Table” (vs. 1-4) MV #198
Words: Walter Farquharson Arr: Ron Klusmeier
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
PRAYER OF HEALING (Adapted and used with permission from Gathering, Pentecost 2, 2022, D.Sparks)
Will you celebrate with your friends in Christ?
We rejoice in times when we can connect and share Christ’s meal together.
Will you seek to understand the viewpoint of your friends in Christ?
We will search out those whose approach to faith is different from our own.
Will you be companions to your friends in Christ?
We will stay with them when the going is rough and the pressure is on.
Will you make new friends in Christ, and in the broader community of Christ?
We will look for those within the faith community and those beyond in need of a friend.
Will you commit to deepening and expanding your faith practice of being friends in Christ?
(Time for silent prayer and meditation)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
In the joy of friendship, in the testing times,
In the moments of rejection, in the moments of unconditional acceptance,
Christ is present as a friend and guide. Thanks be to God. Amen.
THE SCRIPTURE SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURE READING – Old Testament
Lamentations 3:19-26 – Great is God’s faithfulness.
Luke 17: 5-10 – Faith as a mustard seed; we’ve done as we ought.
In this is God’s Holy Word. Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
HOLY COMMUNION IS SERVED – please see the insert/screen for communal responses
SPECIAL MUSIC “For Ev’ry One Born” Grace Choir
Words and Music: John Ylvisaker, 1985
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING HYMN For the Gift of Creation” VU # 538
Words and Music: Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 1991
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO FORTH IN FAITH
CLOSING HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” VU #288
Words and Music: Thomas O. Chisholm Music: Willima M. Runyan 1923
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Life and Work of the Church
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “Sing Amen” VU #431
Words and Music: S.C. Molefe 1977 Arr: Dave Dargie 1977
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
Upcoming Worship: Scriptures – Psalm 100 – Make a joyful noise for God.
John 6:25-35 – Give us the bread from heaven for eternal life.
October 9, 2022 – Creation time 5 in the Season of Pentecost.
Creation implores: Cherish me!
Thanksgiving Sunday – Could you bring a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, soap for the Outreach pantry?
October 16 – World Food Day – Please bring a few non-perishables to support the Food Pantry which operates every Thursday from 1-2:00 p.m. here at Grace United.
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
The power of God’s generosity in your life is stronger than you know. Remember this when you are given the chance to help others.
UCW CALENDARS
The 2023 UCW Calendars are now available at the office for $20.00 each. Payment is by cash or cheque. Get them before they are all gone!
JOY OF MUSIC|START OCT 18|4:00 - 5:00 PM|GUC
The Joy of Music is around the corner and we are looking for kids! Kidz Praize (5-10 years) and Groovin @ Grace (11-18 years) are back and start Tuesday, October 18th from 3:45 – 5:00. FEE for the program is one item/week/student for the Outreach Cupboard. For details and registration check out the above links or QR codes.
YOUTH NIGHT|OCTOBER|6:00 – 8:30PM |GUC
This week over a dozen kids hit the water to paddle a canoe at Killarney Lake. Special thanks to Border City Connects for transporting our youth out to the Sandy Beach area. 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 6 – Bracelet Making
October 13 – Celebrating Diversity
October 20 – Pumpkin Spice Cookie Making
October 27 – Pumpkin Carving
SUPER SUNDAY/BOTTLE DRIVE/BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION|SEPT 25|10:00AM|GUC
You know that warm feeling you get when you do something nice for others? Well for her 80th birthday, Carolyn Waring gifted the entire congregation in a wonderful luncheon this past Super Sunday! It was a win win for everyone! Thank you, Carolyn, and thanks to everyone for filling the trailer with bottles. The tally of our efforts is still being calculated.
TIME AND TALENT |NOV 16|4:30 – 7:00 PM|GUC HALL
Mark Your Calendar...The Time & Talent Fundraiser Auction is Coming...
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 is the date you will want to be in the Church Hall, for some great food, great fellowship & great fun...all while raising some funds for the Church
4:30pm - Doors Open and Silent Auction bidding begins
6:00pm - a delicious Roast Beef Dinner
7:00pm - the Live Auction action begins
Tickets will be $30.00 each and will be available after Monday, October 3rd. Tickets can be purchased from Kim Holmedal, the Church Office, or on Sundays. Tables of 6 or 8 can be reserved. New this year, debit & credit card payment option is available.
Our Committee consists of:
Deb Hines 780-872-4160 Kim Holmedal 780-872-6739
Barb Holt 780-808-1297 Deb Lundquist 780-871-1652
We will be accepting donations of new, homemade, handmade and antique items for auction, or if you prefer to make a monetary donation...that will graciously be accepted as well. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $30.00 or more. Any of us are happy to answer your questions and receive your donations. Thanks for your support.
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 2 – Introduction to the Creation Story
Sunday, October 9 – Cooking lesson to reinforce Creation Story
Sunday, October 16 – The Creation story through Music/Dance & Drama
Sunday, October 23 – SUPER SUNDAY
Sunday, October 30 – Creation Story Video and craft
Sunday, November 6 – Creation Story Art
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.
Please contact Marilyn McAllister at 780-808-4245, or Lynda Campbell at 306-821-2575.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
CD DESSERT BINGO FUNDRAISER |OCT 16|2:00-4:00PM|GUC HALL
Today is going to be a great day for four (4) lucky winners for our Thanksgiving baskets. We hope you got your ticket! Tickets will be sold in the Narthex until the service begins. All funds raised support the Christian Development activities we do throughout the year. We hope you have marked down on your calendar for BINGO fun! If you’d like to bring a dessert we can use for a prize, all desserts can be dropped off on BINGO day between 9:30 – 11:30 am. We will accept every kind of dessert (cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, squares, etc.)
POINSETTIA CAMPAIGN |DECEMBER 9|GUC
We are looking for someone to head up our Poinsettia Campaign for December 9th. For more information please contact Lesley Morgan.
NEXT SUPER SUNDAY| OCTOBER 23|GUC|SANCTUARY/HALL
Worship, Playschool families, Super Sunday school and lunch for all.
WORLD WIDE COMMUNION 2022
INVITATION
As people of Christ, gathered at table, with our siblings around the world,
we remember whose we are, we shout,
Alleluia! Thanks be to God!
Shall we pray?
With all that we have, with all that we are,
we worship you, God-of-all-Being.
Bless this day. Bless this time. Bless this gathering.
Bless this world, with your overflowing love. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Amen!
CALL TO GIVE THANKS
God is with you. And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the One who cradles our hearts in loving hands.
Let us give thanks to God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
THANKSGIVING
SONG OF CREATION – Holy Lord – Lyrics and Music John Bell
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might;
Heav’n and earth of your glory are full,
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might;
Heav’n and earth of your glory are full,
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord;
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might;
Heav’n and earth of your glory are full,
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
REMEMBERING JESUS AT TABLE
On the night before he was taken to his death,
Jesus gathered with his followers, he took bread, gave thanks to you,
God of all creation,
and offered it to those gathered at the table saying,
Take this and eat.
This is my body, given for you.
Each time you eat it, remember me.
After the meal was over, he took a cup of wine, and gave thanks to you,
God of all love.
He offered it to those gathered at the table saying,
Take this and drink.
This is my promise, my life poured out for you.
Each time you drink it, remember me.
PRAYER OF SELF-GIVING
We come together to re-member,
that we are Christ’s people, all around the world.
We are Christ’s people – no matter what!
We shout ALLELUIA! We sing AMEN!
Even in our brokenness and wayward living,
you call us back with your love.
Through parents and grandparents,
through prophets and preachers and everyday people,
you call us back to your love.
And through Jesus the Christ!
A tiny baby, a teenager, a person, like us!
Through him,
you taught us there is nothing
that can separate us from your love –not even death!
ALLELUIA!
AFFIRMATION OF MEMORY AND HOPE
In celebration for the gift of his life,
the gift of his teaching, the gift of his death and resurrection,
we eat, we drink, we remember.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
PRAYER OF TRANSFORMATION
SHARING THE BREAD AND JUICE
Jesus Christ, the bread of life! Amen!
Jesus Christ, the cup of love. Amen!
The gifts of God, for all God’s people!
Thanks be to God!
COMMUNAL PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION
For the bread we have eaten, for the wine we have tasted,
for the Spirit in which we live, we thank you, God of all love!
May this burst of flavour, be on our lips and in our hearts,
so we can share your love, with your world.
Alleluia! Amen!
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.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHOIR|OCTOBER|7:30 PM|SANCTUARY & HALL
Rehearsal & Information Night Thursdays, Grace United Church, 4708 – 50th Ave.
(Entrance at East doors across from Giant Tiger)
Choral experience not necessary, just a love to sing and have fun! All are welcome!
Come and join us as we prepare music for our Christmas Cantata and other special events throughout the year.
Director: Karen Fawcett
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 - Darrel Howell - 780-870-1671 dhhowell@telus.net