What’s Happening This Week
Nov 27
Handbells - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Nov 28
Playschool Book Fair - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Homework Club - 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Finance Meeting - 5:00 pm
Meri-dian Ukuleles - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Playschool Book Fair - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Exploring the Way - 6:45 - 9:45 pm
Fish & Game Meeting - 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Nov 29
Playschool Book Fair - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kidz Praize - 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Groovin with Grace - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Central Board Meeting - 6:00 pm
Nov 30
Playschool Book Fair - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Outreach Cupboard - 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Community Coffee - 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Dec 1
Men’s Breakfast - 7:00 am - Cora’s
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned fruit
o Canned vegetables
o Granola Bars
o Cereal
o Instant oatmeal pkgs
o Juice boxes
o Larger canned protein (Ham, chicken
November 26, 2023 – Reign of Christ Sunday
Order of Worship – SUPER SUNDAY - Grace United Church
Worship led by Grace Choir, Grace Trio, Rev. Cathy Kinsman, Lois Sonnega and Garnet Weaver
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER
*GATHERING “One God, Many Names” Grace Trio
Words & Music: William S. Kervin
WELCOME
*HYMN “One God, Many Names” New Hymn Book 2024
Words & Music: William S. Kervin
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
CANDLE LIGHTING “In the Quiet Stillness of Home”
Words and Music: Gladys Jack
*SPECIAL MUSIC Grace United Playschool
*SONG “Make a Joyful Noise” (Psalm 100) VU #820
Words & Music: Linnea Good
(The children will head off to Sunday School after this song)
PRAYER OF HEALING
Holy God,
when we turn away from those who are vulnerable, to bow to the mighty,
when our words or actions bring havoc instead of wholeness,
when those who are hungry are left wanting and strangers shut out,
forgive and renew us to act in love.
Lead us from our pride back to your reign of hope and love,
until we live in right relationship with you and with each other.
(Silent prayer/reflection)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
The reign of goodness begins with grace.
Grace helps us let go of past hurts and take up the work of reconciliation.
In the name of the Good Shepherd, we claim comfort and new beginnings.
Thanks be to God.
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 25:31-46 – When you helped the least of these you helped me.
In this is God’s hope for the world. Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
HYMN “The God of Glory” New Hymn Book 2024
Words & Music: Ryu Hyung Sun
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
SUNG RESPONSE “For All Your Goodness, God” (Sung as a round) VU #549
Words: Traditional American Music: Darryl Nixon
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
HYMN “Halle, Halle, Halle” VU #958
Words: Traditional Liturgical text Music: The Iona Community
ANNOUNCEMENTS – LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “Amen” VU #974
Words & Music: Jim Strathdee
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
When your generous giving and actions care for the hungry, give clean water to the thirsty, welcome the lonely and the different, provide for the poor, and visit the prisoner, you are actually giving generously to Jesus.
A JAZZY CHRISTMAS |DEC 6|6:00 PM
A Jazzy Christmas
Wednesday, December 6th
Grace United Church Hall
Doors Open at 6:00 P.M.
Dinner at 6:30 P.M.
Music starts at 7:30 P.M.
Advance Tickets Only- $60.00.
Tickets available from the church office Mon-Fri 9am -12pm or Call or text Karen at
780-871-8191
Tickets available until November 30th.
Proceeds to Debentures
POINSETTIA PROJECT
The Pastoral Care committee is once again planning to deliver a poinsettia to those who have suffered a bereavement or a long-term illness this past year. If you care to support this project monetary donations will be accepted at the office. We require 10-12 drivers for delivery. If you can assist with deliveries, please call Joan Ellis at 780-871-3521. Thank you. Help us to brighten someone’s Christmas.
OFFICE HOURS|DEC 23 – JAN 2
The office will close at 3:00pm on December 22nd , for the remainder of the holiday season the office hours are as follows:
Dec. 25 & 26 closed
Dec. 27, 28, 29 – morning only
Jan 2 – Normal office hours
UPCOMING WEEKS IN WORSHIP
December 3 Advent 1 – Holy Communion – Hope Sunday
December 10 Advent 2 – White Gift Sunday – Peace Sunday
December 17 Advent 3 – Children’s Pageant – Joy Sunday
December 24 Advent 4 – Christmas Eve Morning – 10:00 AM
Christmas Eve Evening – 7:00 PM (Candles, carols, and communion)
December 31 First Sunday after Christmas – Tune into Facebook Page for the recording of the Grace Night of Music
January 7 Epiphany
January 14 Baptism of the Lord
WHITE GIFT SUNDAY │DECEMBER 10
White Gift Sunday is December 10. Here at Grace, we will collect unwrapped gifts on Sunday, December 10th including hygiene products and toys for all ages. We are also encouraging cash donations to help Church In Society members purchase gifts in areas we may need to supplement. On December 14th, our Outreach families will be invited into the Church to do their 'Christmas Shopping' from all the items we collect and purchase. The remaining gifts will be taken to Residents In Recovery and Lloydminster Vermilion for Equity Foundation. Although we appreciate any donation, due to health concerns we are unable to accept used gifts.
WORKSHOPS COMING|HALL|11:45-1:00 │DECEMBER 10
“Embracing Diversity and Navigating Race and Bias in Religion through Story”
Preparing the soil for new beginnings with Rev. George and the community of Grace
Dec. 10th - Trustees, Pastoral Care, Property and Maintenance, and the Ministry and Personnel Committee.
We hope to offer a third workshop in the new year for any folks within the congregation who may be interested.
Guest speakers:
Ben Acquaye – Lakeland College Business school staff
- Friends of Diversity (individual award) – championing diversity and inclusion.
- Red Deer, April 2023.
- Lloydminster Local Immigration Partnership Co-Chair (Last 2 years)
Tigra-Lee Campbell – Director of Lloydminster Vermilion for Equity Foundation.
- A Black and Indigenous mother of three, and local entrepreneur, will provide a relevant multi-cultural perspective.
- Member of the Town of Vermilion’s Newcomers Advisory Committee.
- Key organizer for Lloydminster’s Diversity and Inclusion Forum held January 16th and 17th, 2021.
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.
Executive Director - Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucexecdirector@graceunitedchurch.ca
Board Chair - Darrel Howell 780-870-1671 dhhowell@telus.net
Minister - Rev. Cathy Kinsman 1-204-294-2142 gucminister@graceunitedchurch.ca
Affirming Support Worker - Jenson Brown 780-875-8959 gucjensonbrown@gmail.com
Choir Director - Karen Fawcett 780-875-4642 karenfawcett@hotmail.com
Treasurer - Lynda Campbell 306-821-2575 guctreasurer@graceunitedchurch.ca
Playschool Coordinator - Lori Haygarth 780-808-0959 gucplayschool@graceunitedchurch.ca