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
Jan 16
Meri-dian Ukuleles - 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Handbells - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Soup Sistas - 6:00 pm
Jan 17
Homework Program - 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Jan 18
Senior Luncheon - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Small Group - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Property & Maintenance Meeting - 7:00 pm
Jan 19
Worship meeting - 9:00 am
Outreach Cupboard - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Affirming Office hours - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Youth Nite - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Community Choir - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jan 21
Lakeland Rustlers Hockey Team - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Jan 22
Worship - 10:00 am
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned & fresh fruit
o Canned & fresh veggies
o Freezable meats
o Cereal o Rice
o Kraft Dinner o Crackers
o Juice boxes
o Larger Canned protein (ham, chicken, tuna)
o Instant oatmeal pkgs
o Toilet paper/ Kleenex
o Shampoo, body wash, Deodorant, feminine hygiene products
o Instant Coffee
o Gloves and mittens
ORDER OF WORSHIP – JANUARY 15, 2023
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Worship led by the Grace Choir, Rev. Cathy Kinsman,
Jonathan Rollheiser, Lois Sonnega and Garnet Weaver
GOD INVITES US TO WORSHIP
GATHERING MUSIC
INTROIT “Behold, Behold” (Twice through) MV #115
Words and Music: John L. Bell, 1995, Iona Community, Scotland
WELCOME
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 “Will You Come and See the Light” (vs. 1,2,4) VU #96
Words and Music: Brian Wren, 1989
CHILDREN’S TIME
HYMN “Will You Come and See the Light” (vs. 5) VU #96
Words and Music: Brian Wren, 1989
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
PRAYER OF HEALING
You would have all people hear of your grace, servant God,
but we hinder your efforts by hoarding the word for ourselves.
You would have hope flow through our neighbourhoods,
but we thwart your plans by damming up hope in our hearts.
You would have us skip into your realm,
but we frustrate your future by clinging so tightly to grudges we have carried for so long.
Shaker of our wildernesses, unlock the shuttered doors of our hearts.
Remind us that at our baptism you touch us with the waters of life and
promise to be with us always.
You call us your beloved,
even as you sang your joy to Jesus the Christ, at the waters of the Jordan.
Hear our prayers now God,
helping us to rediscover the newness of life you offer through cleansed hearts and thoughts.
(A moment of reflection/prayer)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
You know the good news God has proclaimed to you:
we are called to let go of the past, and to walk, hand in hand with the Spirit,
into the reign of God on earth.
God yearns to hear and refresh us.
God sends us to do good things,
through the grace of the One who baptizes in the water and the Spirit.
Thanks be to God for this comfort offered. Amen.
HYMN “River” MV #3
Words and Music: Julian Pattison, 2003
THE SCRIPTURE SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURE READING
Hebrew Scriptures - Old Testament – Isaiah 43:1-7 – Israel’s redemption
New Testament – Matthew 3:13-17 – Jesus is Baptized.
In this is God’s Holy Word. Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
HYMN “Deep in Our Hearts” MV #154
Words: John Oldham, 1995 Music: Ron Klusmeier, 1996
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING HYMN “In the Bleak Midwinter” (vs. 4) VU #55
Words: Christina Georgina Rossetti ca. 1872 Music: Gustav Theodor Holst, 1906
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO FORTH IN FAITH
CLOSING HYMN “May God’s Sheltering Wings” (her, his, their) MV #214
Words and Music: Judith Snowdon, 2004
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Life and Work of the Church
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “Take Up His Song of Love” MV #213
Words and Music: Laura A. Herman, 2005: arr. Robin King, 2006
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
No matter what our background, our race, our identity, when we do what is right we are all acceptable to God. May our gratitude overflow into generosity!
LENTEN LUNCH AND WORSHIP SERVICES COMING SOON
It is hard to believe but Lent is just around the corner.
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) is February 21st and the first Lenten Lunch and Worship - Ash Wednesday, will take place Wednesday, February 22nd
Would you be willing to lead a service or contribute with music, prayer, meditation or song?
Rev. Cathy will lead the first service – Ash Wednesday and the Choir will lead the final service on March 29th.
March 1, 8, 15 and 22nd are open for other leadership to step forward.
Please let Alice Robinson (Chair of Worship) or Rev. Cathy know, so we are well prepared for the Lenten spiritual journey.
SASKATCHEWAN AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2023 INDUCTEES
Congratulations to Dorothy and her family on this affirmation of service and support within Saskatchewan Agriculture.
The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame is proud to announce five exceptional individuals who will be inducted into the hall later this spring. Making up the list of inductees for 2023 are Bill Huber, Kevin Hursh, Dorothy Long, John McKinnon, and Laurie Tollefson.
“The 2023 inductees highlight the depth and commitment people have in improving and promoting Saskatchewan agriculture,” said Reed Andrew, president of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame.
The inductees will be formally inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Saskatoon on Saturday, April 15, 2023. A brief overview of the accomplishments:
Dorothy Long uses her background in home economics to advance consumer knowledge by teaching about society’s connection to food and farming. Her passion for agriculture led her to being instrumental in organizing and guiding farm tours for dietitians, journalists, and food writers with the goal of connecting rural and urban residents.
HOMEWORK│JAN 10TH │4:00 PM – 5:30 PM │GUC
Homework Club is starting on January 10. Homework Club is for students grade 7-10. Students from all schools are welcome and they are provided with a warm meal. We are looking for teachers or people interested in tutoring to help with the students. If you have any questions please call the office.
DARBY UCW UNIT│JAN 24TH │1:30 PM │HEMSTOCK
Reminder that the Darby Group will be meeting at Hemstock on January, 24th for coffee and sing-song at 1:00 pm.
YOUTH NITES
This week youth danced up a storm with an evening of JUST DANCE.
Next week’s youth nite takes the kids to the bowling alley. Bowling starts right
after school on January 19th from 4:00 - 5:30. If there are any questions about youth nites, our youth nite worker Ashley Holman can be reached at: ash.holman77@gmail.com or 306 307 5735.
SUPER SUNDAY IS COMING! | JANUARY 29 | 10:00 A.M
SALAD SMORG LUNCH TO FOLLOW CHURCH
Now that lettuce isn’t $8.00 a head, the planning team for Super Sunday thought it might be nice to leave the rich food of Christmas behind and have a health-filled lunch menu for Super Sunday.
Do you have a favourite salad you make for your family or friends? Would you be willing to prepare it for the Super Sunday at the end of the month? Please indicate on the friendship form in the pew, email or call the office and let the team know what you might prepare, so we don’t end up with 10 bowls of Caesar Salad. Also, let’s try to stay away from peanuts.
If salad, isn’t your culinary talent, maybe you might cut up a plate of raw veggies/fruit or prepare some squares or cookies to share. Everything offered will be greatly appreciated!
K LAKE/DAVIDSON UCW MEETING│JANUARY 16TH │GUC
Meeting has been canceled
THE CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT TEAM
We are ready for another powerful rotational unit. This time the kids are learning about the Beatitudes! The Beatitudes are a set of teachings found in the Sermon on the Mount, which is a passage in the Gospel of Matthew. Blessed are… describe the qualities and virtues that are pleasing to God and lead to a happy and fulfilled life. The Sunday School Children are going to be learning a lot about humility, patience, forgiveness, peace and love. By learning more about GOD, they will be encouraged to strive for these virtues in their own lives
CONNECTING COMMUNITY│JAN 25TH │10:00 AM – 12:30 PM│GUC
My Life is an Open Book Series- partly funded by the Canadian Government - New Horizons Senior Program
MARK THIS UPCOMING DATE on your Connecting Community Calendar.
Wednesday, Jan. 25th
10:30 - 11:00 - Coffee and Fellowship
11:00 - 11:30 - To the Core Pilates Studio Ltd. - Donna Schellenburg
11:30 - 11:45 - Personal Break
11:45 - 12:15- Lunch
12:15 - 12:45- Nutritional Tips for Everyone
12:45 - 1:00 - Personal Break
1:00 - 2:00 - Your Life is An Open Book Series Speakers
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
Administrative Support - Ashley Barber 780-875-8959 gucoffice22@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