July 16, 2023 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Worship – Grace United Church
Worship led by Heidi Hougham, Rev. Cathy Kinsman and Garnet Weaver
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER
GATHERING
WELCOME
HYMN “This Is the Day” VU #412
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
CANDLE LIGHTING “In the Quiet Stillness of Home” Gladys Jack
CENTERING PRAYER
HYMN “Thou I May Speak” VU #372
PRAYER OF HEALING
God of Peace,
we come before you, scattered in the present and separated from our past.
We play favourites when we shouldn’t, hold grudges instead of forgiveness,
and fail to do the work of healing and reconciliation so needed in your world.
It is rocky ground, and we know we cannot grow here.
Show us, God of Peace, the way of love through every division.
(Silent prayer/reflection)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
Hear the promise of God. Through all these divisions, amidst all these separations,
God offers the Spirit’s transformative power as our companion, guide, and comfort.
Thanks be to God.
SPECIAL MUSIC “Be Thou My Vision” Violin Soloist – Mercy Harrison
Traditional Irish Melody
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
Old Testament - Genesis 25:19-34 - Esau gives up his birthright for Jacob’s stew.
In this is God’s hope for the world. Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
HYMN “Though Ancient Walls” (vs.1.3.5) VU #691
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
SUNG RESPONSE “Grateful” MV #182
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
HYMN “Take Up His Song” MV #213
ANNOUNCEMENTS – LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Amen” VU #974
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
July 14 - 25 - Executive Director - Holidays
July 18
8:45 - 11:45 am - Activity Morning
July 19
8:45 - 11:45 am - Activity Morning
July 20
8:45 - 11:45 am - Activity Morning
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Outreach Cupboard
July 23
10:00 am - Worship'
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned fruit
o Canned vegetables
o Granola Bars
o Cereal
o Instant oatmeal pkgs
o Pasta sauce
o Juice boxes
o Larger canned protein (ham, chicken, tuna)
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
Good stewardship is about caring for and sharing the resources God has provided. Good stewardship nourishes communities and turn nourishes our spiritual health.
ACTIVITY MORNINGS ARE COMING TO GRACE UNITED
Activity mornings will be running the following weeks: July 25-27, Aug 1-3. from 8:45am – 11:45 am. Please see the following link to register: https://www.jotform.com/build/231625580943257. The cost is $10/day or $25/3 days. You can e-transfer to guctreasurer@graceunitedchurch.ca or come to the church prior to activity morning to register in person. We are looking for volunteer help with the activity mornings. If you can help, please contact Kathleen Gunn @ kathleengunn13@gmail.com.
DICK ARIE’S 80th BIRTHDAY |JULY 22ND|12:00 – 3:00 PM |GUC
You are invited to a birthday celebration honouring Dick Arie. Come and join us for lunch, coffee, and great conversation. Please no gifts, as your presence is more then enough. We hope you can join us.
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@graceunitedchurch.ca
Board Chair - Darrel Howell 780-870-1671 dhhowell@telus.net
Executive Director - Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucexecdirector@graceunitedchurch.ca
Administrative Support - Ashley Barber 780-875-8959 gucadmin@graceunitedchurch.ca
Treasurer - Lynda Campbell 306-821-2575 guctreasurer@graceunitedchurch.ca
Playschool Coordinator - Lori Haygarth 780-808-0959 gucplayschool@graceunitedchurch.ca
Choir Director - Karen Fawcett 780-875-4642 karenfawcett@hotmail.com
Affirming Support Worker - Jenson Brown 780-875-8959 gucjensonbrown@gmail.com