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