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  • Grace United Church 4708 50 Avenue Lloydminster, AB, T9V 0W4 Canada (map)

Sunday July 9, 2023 – Sixth Sunday After Pentecost  

Worship led by Grace Choir, Cathy Kinsman, Pam Rollheiser, Garnet Weaver

GOD CALLS US TOGETHER

GATHERING

WELCOME

**HYMN   “Worship he Lord” (vs.1,2,3,5)  VU #401

Words: Fred Kaan 1972    Music: Ron Klusmeier 1977

WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD

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

**HYMN “You are Holy” MV #45

Words & Music: Traditional son, South Africa

PRAYER OF HEALING

God of new life,

we come to this time and place feeling raw and vulnerable.

So many voices sound within and around,

weighing us down with burdens too great to bear.

We forget your constant love.

Daily, we are reminded of how we fall short.

We look for love in all the wrong places and put our trust in life and all the wrong things.

Quiet the voices, still our minds, and make us mindful of you.

Heal our hurting hearts, we offer to you in prayer.

(Silent reflective prayer time offered)

WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT

Jesus said,

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens,

and I will give you rest.

These words of grace and comfort bring lightness and love to our hearts.

Thanks be to God.

THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US

 SCRIPTURE READING - Genesis 24:34 – 38, 42 – 49, 58 - 68

In this is God’s hope for the world. Thanks be to God!

MESSAGE

HYMN “Take My Life and Let it Be” VU #506

Words: Frances Ridley Havergal 1874, alt. Music: Unknown, desc. John T Wilkinson 1980

GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND

*OFFERING INVITATION

*OFFERING RESPONSE    “Grateful”    MV #182          

Words and Music: Tom Tomaszek; arr. Sarah Hart and T. Tomaszek, 2003

OFFERING PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

WE GO OUT IN FAITH

*HYMN May the God of Hope Go with Us VU #424

Words: v. 1 Alvin Schutmatt 1984; v.2 Fred Kann 1993 Music: Argentine folk melody

ANNOUNCEMENTS – LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH

BLESSING

*CHORAL BENEDICTION  “Amen” VU #974

 Words and Music: traditional song. Swaziland and south Africa: arr. Dave Dargie

Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS JULY & AUGUST: MONDAY – THURSDAY 9 – 1

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

Executive Director Off - July 14th – 25th

July 10

Activity Morning - 8:45 am - 11:45 am  

July 11

Activity Morning - 8:45 am - 11:45 am

Pie Baking - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hub of Healing - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

July 12

Pie Baking - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Soup Trio - 12:30 pm

July 13

Activity Morning - 8:45 am - 11:45 am

Pie Baking - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Book Club - 9:30 am

Outreach Cupboard - 1:00 - 2:00 pm

July 14

Pie Baking - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lake/Payne Wedding Rehearsal - 4:30 pm

July 15

Pie Baking - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lake/Payne Wedding - 2:00 pm

July 16

Worship - 10:00 am

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 10, 11, 13, July 25-27, Aug 1-3, 8:45 - 11:45 AM. 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. Please contact Kathleen Gunn @ kathleengunn13@gmail.com if you are able to help.

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          

Playschool Coordinator - Lori Haygarth 780-808-0959 gucplayschool@graceunitedchurch.ca         

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

Choir Director - Karen Fawcett 780-875-4642 karenfawcett@hotmail.com       

Affirming Support Worker- Jenson Brown 780-875-8959  gucjensonbrown@gmail.com            

 

 

 

 

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