October 15, 2023 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Worship – Grace United Church
World Food Day
Worship led by Grace Choir, Rev. Cathy Kinsman, Lois Sonnega and Garnet Weaver
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER
GATHERING
WELCOME
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
CANDLE LIGHTING “In the Quiet Stillness of Home” Gladys Jack
CENTERING PRAYER
*HYMN “Come, All You People” MV #2
Words& Music: Alexander Gondo
CHILDREN’S TIME
*SONG “Over My Head” MV #88
Words & Music: African-American Spiritual
(Children will move to Sunday school after this song)
PRAYER OF HEALING
Holy One, you rage over the stiff-necked people, those too proud and unwilling to change.
That is what anger can feel like. Joy is not the only faithful emotion.
We are people who weep and gnash our teeth.
It is faithful to express our anger.
To resist the notion that this is just the way it is.
To demand answers when none are given.
To insist that this is not what love does.
Moses had to remind God what love looks like.
Sometimes we forget, too. Our fury cuts in harsh words.
Our anger tightens into clenched fists.
O God, hear our prayers, refresh and restore us with your forgiveness.
(Silent prayer/reflection)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
Thanks be to God, who comforts us.
We can be assured that even when anger flares,
It is Your love that lifts everything and everyone.
We are held in that love that is more powerful than the worst we can do, we pray.
Amen!
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
Old Testament – Exodus 32:1-14 – Worshiping the golden calf.
In this is God’s hope for the world. Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
*HYMN “Seek Ye First the Kingdom” VU #356
Words & Music: Karen Lafferty
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
SUNG RESPONSE
“For the Fruit of All Creation” (Vs 1 Only) VU #227
Words: Fred Pratt Green Music: Welsh folk melody
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
*HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” VU #288
Words: Thomas O Chisholm Music: William M. Runyan
ANNOUNCEMENTS – LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “May Your Presence Go with Us” Grace Choir
Words & Music: Don Moen
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
What’s Happening This Week
Oct 16
Rev Kinsman – Off the Charge – Sept 18-24
Souper 5 - 1:00 PM
Lake/Davidson UCW Mtg - 1:15 - 3:00 PM
Handbells - 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Beginner Handbells - 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct 17
Playschool Photos - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Homework Program - 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Photo Book - Times in booking link
Meri-dian Ukuleles - 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Exploring the Way - 6:45 - 9:45 PM
Property & Maint Meeting - 7:00 PM
Oct 18
Playschool Photos - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Photo Book - Times in booking link
Groovin with Grace - 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Oct 19
Worship Meeting - 9:00 AM
Playschool Photos - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Outreach Cupboard - 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Photo Book - Times in booking links
Oct 20
Playschool Photos - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Photo Book - Times in booking link
Choir Workshop - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Oct 21
Choir Workshop - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Patel Rental - 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Oct 22
Worship - 10:00 AM
Mission & Service Cookie Drive - After service
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned fruit
o Canned vegetables
o Granola Bars
o Cereal
o Instant oatmeal pkgs
o Juice boxes
o Larger canned protein (Ham, chicken, tuna)
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Contact Number:
780-875-8959
Closed all Statutory Holidays
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
God has invited everyone to the great feast of life. Accept the invitation and bring something to share!
YOUTH NITES |THURSDAYS|6:00 – 8:30 PM
Is your teen looking for a fun weekday activity that is free of cost?! Grace United Church has a youth nite program that runs every Thursday from 6:00-8:30pm. It is perfect for kids who are in Grades 7-12! They have been able to give back to the community in several ways like donating baking to Grace United Outreach Cupboard! In the warmer months they can do other activities out and about like geocaching, canoeing and cooking hotdogs!!! If you are interested then sign up using the link and come join us on Thursday evenings!!! We can’t wait to see you there!
GRACE UNITED CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY COMING
We are encouraging one and all to get your photo done for our photo directory. This will be a welcoming resource when Rev George arrives at Grace. It will help facilitate him getting to know the church family much easier. Noyce Photography is offering family photos for the Grace United Church Directory! The Grace United Church Directory Family Portrait session is $49 including GST. This is an unbelievable photo session cost that Noyce Photography has given to Grace United Church. This fee doesn’t include the photo directory – that will be done once we have all the pictures done. Your session is 10 minutes long and is limited to one family per booking. It includes one pose and 2 sheets of photos printed while you wait. The sheets of photos can be printed as 1- 8x10, 2- 5x7’s, 4- 4x5’s or 9 wallets. Additional sheets & digital files can be purchased when booking your session. If you order a digital file it is emailed to you the following day. We require your permission when booking to use your family photo in the Grace United Church Directory.
Click on the link https://NoycePhotographySessions.as.me/GUCDirectory to book your session. All available dates and times will show on the booking link(s). If you have any questions or trouble with the link, please let Bev know in the office or call Noyce Photography at 306-825-4240. Noyce Photography is excited to provide this service and is looking forward to photographing your family! Thank you!
GUC HOMEWORK CLUB|TUESDAYS|3:45 – 5:00 PM|BEGAN OCT 10|HALL|WE HAD 11 YOUTH – GREAT START!
School is officially in full swing and with that comes lots and lots of homework. Grace United Church offers a fantastic homework club to students in grades 7-12 after school on Tuesdays. There they have a fantastic group of people who once taught in the classroom who can help you get your homework done. They will be able to help you out with any subjects from school. It runs at Grace United Church on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:00 every week. You will be able to enjoy a fantastic snack made by the ladies in the kitchen. We encourage donation(s) to the Outreach Cupboard. Come on down to Grace United Church and get your homework done on time!
UPCOMING WEEKS IN WORSHIP
Sunday, October 22: Canadian Foodgrains Bank – Rick and Jacquie Block
leading worship with support from the Worship Committee
Sunday, October 29: Twenty-second after Pentecost – Super Sunday – Preschool children to share in worship. Special Sunday school and LUNCH FOR EVERYONE!
- Brief congregational meeting in the sanctuary to approve the generative plan for this quarter and a check-in with the Finance committee on where we are at financially.
Deuteronomy 32:1-12 – Mose is buried in Moab.
Matthew 22:34-46 – Love God; love your neighbour as yourself.
November 5: Remembrance Sunday – The Legion Colour Guard will join in worship.
Joshua 3:7-17 – Joshua leads the people across the Jordan River.
Matthew 23:1-12 – The greatest one will be the servant.
November 12: Baptism Sunday – If you know of someone interested in Baptism, please speak to Rev. Cathy Kinsman
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
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
Treasurer - Lynda Campbell 306-821-2575 guctreasurer@graceunitedchurch.ca
Executive Director - Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucexecdirector@graceunitedchurch.ca
Board Chair - Darrel Howell 780-870-1671 dhhowell@telus.net