Welcome to Grace United Church
We are glad you have come to worship! If this is your first time at Grace United, please sign the friendship form located in the church pew. If you are from out of town, church-shopping or came with a friend who calls Grace home, come along for coffee and conversation after worship; a cup and chair are waiting for you! Please note:
Busy Bags are available for children (ages 0-11) at the church entrance way.
We are a scent-free congregation. Please consider this when dressing for church.
Please put your cell phone on silent.
Large print “More Voices” available. Please inquire with an usher.
What’s Happening This Week
January 29
11:30 am – General UCW Meeting
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm - Handbells
January 30
2:45 pm – Staff Meeting
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Homework Club
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Fish & Game Meeting
February 1
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Outreach Cupboard
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Choir
February 2
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast – Cora’s
February 4
10:00 am – Worship
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Anglican Church Booking
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – GUC Playschool
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned fruit
o Canned vegetables
o Granola Bars
o Cereal
o Juice boxes
o Larger canned protein
(Ham, chicken, tuna)
**We are in dire need of canned fruit and veggies.
February 18, 2024 – Lent 1
Order of Worship – Grace United Church
Worship led by the Grace Choir, Rev. Cathy Kinsman Pam and Jonathan Rollheiser
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER
GATHERING
*INTROIT “There is a Time” Grace Choir
WELCOME
*HYMN “O Jesus, I Have Promised” VU #120
Words: John E. Bodeca, 1866 at Music: James W. Elliott, 1874
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
*CANDLE LIGHTING “In the Quiet Stillness of Home”
Words and Music: Gladys Jack
CENTERING PRAYER
*HYMN “God of the Sparrow VU #229
Words: Jaroslav J. Vajda 1983 Music: Carl F. Schalk 1983
PRAYER OF HEALING (Used and adapted - Gathering L/E 2024, Yr B, Pg. 34. Éric Hébért Daly)
Loving and ever-present God, You have made a new covenant, a promise,
a fresh start we all need to understand and embrace.
You know we struggle every day to recognize and feel Your presence,
but that never stops you from being there.
Creator God, Your laws are written on our hearts so we may carry them with us always.
We know if we hide from you in the shadows of pride, prejudice,
and greed, our hearts hurt.
But you know us, O God.
You are a forgiving and loving parent, always there to guide us onto right paths.
Thank you, Loving God, for always hearing us when we have lost our direction or find ourselves in need of healing.
(Silent prayer/reflection)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
On the road of Lent, we seek a spirit of discernment and wisdom.
We move forward God,
knowing Your covenant promise is established between You and all flesh on earth.
Thank you, God, for this grace and comfort. Amen.
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
HEBREW SCRIPTURES – Genesis 9:8-17 – The covenant between God and Noah.
In this is God’s Holy Word. Thanks be to God.
In this is God’s hope for the world. Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
HOLY COMMUNION IS SERVED
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
SUNG RESPONSE “When Hands Reach Out” (Vs.5 only) MV #136
Words: Carolyn W. Gillette, 2001 Music: Blair Odney, 2006; arr. Bruce Harding 2006
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
*HYMN “Sent Out in Jesus’ Name” MV #212
Words & Music: Trad song, Cuba English trans. Jorge Maldonada: arr. More Voices, 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS – LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
BLESSING
CHORAL
BENEDICTION “May the Peace of God Be Your Peace” MV#222
Words and Music: Neil McLaren, 2001, alt.
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER ½MAR 1½11:45 AM½SALVATION ARMY CHURCH
World Day of Prayer will be held Friday, March 1 at the Salvation Army Church (2302 53 Avenue). Lunch will follow the service.
ATTENTION CONGREGATION
Darby UCW would like everyone to know they are still collecting used postage stamps. We collect them and forward them to the Leprosy Mission. Please keep collecting can tabs as the Shriners sell them to raise funds to aid their cause – help with crippled and sick children. There are collection bins located in the kitchen – please put these items in the bins. Thank you, Lloydminster Al-Wal Shrine Club (Howard & Wallie Barnsley),
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
Rainbows and doves – two signs of God’s abundant love. What is a sign that you are sharing your abundance and love with the world?
OFFERING ENVELOPES
Capital Reserve and Future Development donations are listed on one line. If donating to either of those causes, please circle the one you would like to donate to. Charitable receipts are ready to be picked as of Monday, January 22, 2024.
LEGACY GIFT FUND APPLICATION | DEADLINE: MARCH 1
Just a reminder to everyone that the next deadline for applying for a grant is March 1, 2024.
Information on Legacy Gift Grants is available on the GUC website and in the office. We look forward to receiving your grant applications.
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.
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
Playschool Coordinator - Lori Haygarth 780-808-0959 gucplayschool@graceunitedchurch.ca
Executive Director - Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucexecdirector@graceunitedchurch.ca
Treasurer - Lynda Campbell 306-821-2575 guctreasurer@graeunitedchurch.ca