Sunday July 2, 2023 – Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Worship led by Grace Choir, Colleen Groenen, Jonathan Rollheiser, Marilyn Knowlson-Vermeulen, Garnet Weaver
WELCOME
CANDLE LIGHTING “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
We light the Christ candle a sign of light that lives with us and within us. A light that will not let injustice linger in the shadows. A light that shines for all of us not just for some. A light that changes.
HYMN “Great is Thy Faithfulnessol” VU #288
Words: Thomas O. Chisholm 1923, alt. Music: William M. Runyan 19223; desc. Joachim Segger 1995
CALL TO WORSHIP
Welcome to worship!
Thank you.
Even when things get hectic, even when things get out of control,
we always know that we find comfort here.
Lord we are grateful for the hospitality and friendship that is offered here in your house.
Come let us worship the God that always welcomes us,
Welcome everyone.
Let us open our hearts to Christ who welcomes friends and strangers alike. Amen
OPENING PRAYER
CHILDRENS TIME
HYMN “My love Colors Outside the Lines” MV #138
Words & Music: Gordon Light, 1995; arr. Andrew Donaldson
PASSING OF THE PEACE
HYMN “When Hands Reach Out” MV #136
Words: Carolyn Winfrey Giillette, 2001 Music: Blair Odney, 2006: arr. Bruce Harding, 2006
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
SCRIPTURE READING - Genesis 22:1-14
In this is God’s hope for the world. Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE – The Almost Sacrifice
HYMN “To Abraham and Sarah” VU #634
Words: Judith Fetter 1984
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING RESPONSE “Your Work Oh God Need Many Hands” VU #537
Words: Calvin Weiss Laufer 1927, alt. Music: Neil Dougall ca. 1831
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF JOY AND CONCERN – Lord’s Prayer
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
HYMN “Open My Eyes” VU #371
Words & Music: Clara H. Scott 1895
ANNOUNCEMENTS – LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “Amen” VU #974
Desert Flower Music 1985
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
What’s Happening This Week
Rev Kinsman Off the Charge - June 14th - July 6th
July 3
Office Closed - Canada Day
July 4
8:45 am - 12:00 pm - Activity Morning
July 5
8:45 am - 12:00 pm - Activity Morning
9:00 am - 1:00 pie - Pie baking
July 6
8:45 am - 12:00 pm - Activity Morning
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Pie baking
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Outreach Cupboard'
July 7
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Pie Baking
July 8
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Pie Baking
3:30 - 9:30 pm - Tailor Booking
July 9
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
Give joyfully; give gratefully; give without boasting.
ACTIVITY MORNINGS ARE COMING TO GRACE UNITED!
Activity mornings will be running the following weeks: July 4-6, July 10, 11, 13, July 18-20, July 25-27, Aug 1-3 Please see the following link to register: https://www.jotform.com/build/231625580943257 The cost $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. Payment must be received in order for your child(ren) to be registered. We are looking for volunteer help with the activity mornings. If you are able to help, please contact Kathleen Gunn @ kathleengunn13@gmail.com. If you are able to provide a morning snack please let Bev know as we will be needing these too, (e.g. cheese & crackers, fruit and veggies, muffins, squares.) Hope to see everyone there!
FAIRBOOTH VOLUNTEERS
Anyone that has not been contacted to work at the fair booth or would like to volunteer, please contact Lynda Campbell,
at 306-821-2575.. There are different shifts through out the day and evenings.
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
Administrative Support - Ashley Barber 780-875-8959 gucadmin@graceunitedchurch.ca
Executive Director - Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucexecdirector@graceunitedchurch.ca
Treasurer - Lynda Campbell 306-821-2575 guctreasurer@graceunitedchurch.ca
Playschool Coordinator - Lori Haygarth 780-808-0959 gucplayschool@graceunitedchurch.ca
Affirming Support Worker - Jenson Brown 780-875-8959 gucjensonbrown@gmail.com
Choir Director - Karen Fawcett 780-875-4642 karenfawcett@hotmail.com