BEHOLD, the Bridegroom cometh: go ye out With lighted lamps and garlands round about To meet Him in a rapture with a shout.

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1 BEHOLD, the Bridegroom cometh: go ye out With lighted lamps garls round about To meet Him in a rapture with a shout. It may be at the midnight, black as pitch, Earth shall cast up her poor, cast up her rich. It may be at the crowing of the cock Earth shall upheave her depth, uproot her rock. For lo, the Bridegroom fetcheth home the Bride: His Hs are Hs she knows, she knows His Side. Like pure Rebekah at the appointed place, Veiled, she unveils her face to meet His Face. Like great Queen Esther in her triumphing, She triumphs in the Presence of her King. His Eyes are as a Dove s, she s Doveeyed; He knows His lovely mirror, sister, Bride. He speaks with Dovevoice of exceeding love, And she with lovevoice of an answering Dove. Behold, the Bridegroom cometh: go we out With lamps ablaze garls round about To meet Him in a rapture with a shout. Advent Sunday, Christina Rossetti Advent I

2 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 1300 E Aloha St First Service 9:00 am Christian Formation 10:30 am Second Service 11:30 am FIRST SERVICE Nursery 6 months 2 years Grace Kids Toddlers (2&3): Room 117 PreK: Room 119 GRACE KIDS CHRISTIAN FORMATION 10:30 AM Toddlers: Room 117 PreK: Room 119 Kinder/1st grade: Room 103 2nd grade: Room 120 3rd/4th grade: Room 110 5th/6th grade: Room 102 Adults: Fellowship Hall SECOND SERVICE Nursery 6 months 3 years ADVENT 2018 Advent, the beginning of the church calendar, is the period of time that includes the four Sundays immediately preceding Christmas Day. The English word Advent is derived from the Latin verb advenire, to come. Advent has to do with the Lord s coming to us. The Lord has come to us (at the birth of Christ), continues to come to us through the power of the Holy Spirit, will come to us again bodily at the end of this age. Advent is a time to reflect upon all of the ways past, present, future in which the Lord enters into our lives our world. Please remember that the purpose of Advent is not to imagine ourselves to be living at the time immediately preceding Christ s birth so somehow pretend that we are waiting for him to be born. Neither is the purpose of Advent to think sentimental thoughts about the baby Jesus. There is no real spiritual power in any of this. Instead, the purpose of Advent is to pray for the coming of the Lord to learn how to wait for him. During Advent we remember his first coming how he kept his promises to his people in the Hebrew Scriptures. Because he was faithful long ago, we can be assured he will remain faithful to the end. Dwelling on God's faithfulness during Advent is a way of enriching strengthening our faith. In addition, we also pray for a greater experience of his presence in our lives today. For this reason, Advent is a great time to begin a new practice of prayer, setting aside time for the Lord in our daily lives. And, finally, Advent is a season to consider (or consider again) Jesus' promises to return to us in bodily form. On that day, he will powerfully graciously deliver us from all evil, overthrow his enemies, wipe away every tear. In this way, Advent is a time where we foster cultivate our ability to faithfully expectantly wait for the Lord's return. Let us worship! (Adapted from Rev. Jeff Meyers) Cover artwork: Advent I Jason Marta, 2018 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Stard Version (ESV ), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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4 Please silence all mobile phones electronic devices for the duration of the worship service. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT WELCOME Seated Lyrics: John Mason Neale, 1851 Music: VENI EMMANUEL (chant) PRELUDE O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Text in bold is read together by the entire congregation. Plain text is read by one of the worship service leaders The small symbols you will see throughout these pages correspond to a "Key to Liturgy". Our worship begins each week with a call to worship. We are gathered here today because God, our Creator, desires to have a relationship with us. Whether we realize it or not, he is the one calling us to himself today every day. CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Jeremiah 33:1416, Psalm 25:110 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth bring my promised salvation to Israel. The Lord is our righteousness. The days are surely coming, says our God, when justice mercy will be executed throughout the l. The Lord is our righteousness. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when my promised one will teach transgressors my ways, heal the world with love mercy. The Lord is our righteousness. Sting Lyrics: John Mason Neale, 1851 Music: VENI EMMANUEL (chant) 1 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel & b 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ & b O O O O el, cheer high, bind, & b mourns sperse us en & b til death's cause the &b &b come, come, come, come, in the the vy, the dark us whole our all O Thou Thou De come, Day Wis sire ran som spi rits or der peo ples lone gloom path strife, ly y of Son sha in world of dows her with Em spring dom of cap tive by Thine all things in one ex clouds know quar man co fro na Is God put ways hea ad far heart ile of ledge rels me m 3. ra vent here night, show, cease. ap to to ven's u on tions Œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Re el here. nigh; mind. that Di To Bid œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ pear. flight. go. peace. un Fill œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ œ joice! Re joice! Em man u el shall œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ come to thee, O Is ra el. Œ 17

5 LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Seated Christians adopted the practice of the lighting of cles during Advent in the Middle Ages. Another cle is lit during each of the four Sundays of Advent, signifying hope, love, joy, peace. LECTIO SACRA Jeremiah 33:1416; Luke 21:2536 Old Testament Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel the house of Judah. In those days at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, he shall execute justice righteousness in the l. In those days Judah will be saved, Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: The Lord is our righteousness. Lectio Sacra means sacred reading. It has been the practice of the church for thouss of years to have portions of the bible read during worship services. The assumption behind this practice is that we are people who need to be shaped by all of God s word. New Testament Jesus said, And there will be signs in sun moon stars, on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea the waves, people fainting with fear with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. And he told them a parable: Look at the fig tree, all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves know that the summer is already near.so also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. Heaven earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation drunkenness cares of this life, that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, to st before the Son of Man. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! INTERLUDE Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates! by music: TRURO, Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789; text: George Weissel, 1642; trans. Catherine Winkworth 2

6 Sting CONFESSION OF SIN Inspired by Luke 21, adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual 2008 Confession of sin happens within the context of relationship, both with God each other. We confess together, in community, before a gracious God who has given us himself. Confession both acknowledges our need for mercy celebrates its abundance in Christ. Almighty God, you warn us to read the signs for the coming of your glory in the sun, the moon, the stars, the roaring of the seas the waves, the distress among the nations. We have seen it all before. Nothing seems to change. Help us live with courage in this age of ambiguity where wars are fought for peace freedoms are stripped in the name of liberty. Forgive our lapse of focus, our sense that nothing ever really changes. Teach us to wait with patience, that we may be ready as our Redeemer draws near. Amen. (You are invited to confess your sins silently.) RECEIVING OF GRACE Inspired by "Come, Thou LongExpected Jesus" by Charles Wesley, 1744 Jesus, the longexpected Savior, was born to set us free. He releases us from our fears sins helps us find our rest in him. Jesus delivers us from the way of sin death. Yet he remains the desire of people in every nation, he will direct us into the ways of his kingdom. And so, with hopeful hearts, we call to him: Come, Thou longexpected Jesus by Thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone. May the peace of Christ be with you! And also with you! 3

7 Come, Thou LongExpected Jesus Charles Wesley, 1744 Rowl H. Prichard, 1830 PRAYING THE PSALMS Psalm 25:19 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Praying through the Psalms each week teaches us how to pray, using the prayer book of ancient Israel. As we pray, there will be pauses for reflection. Remember your mercy, O Lord, your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord! Good upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, teaches the humble his way. 4

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9 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Seated PASSING THE PEACE As recipients of God's grace, we gladly receive peace from him. In response to his grace, we also extend that grace to one another with a hshake or a hug. Traditionally, Christians have greeted one another during this time in the service with the phrase, "May the peace of Christ be with you" receive back the greeting "And also with you." Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to you, the author perfecter of my faith. Amen. GOSPEL LESSON Rev. John Haralson Sermons can be streamed downloaded at graceseattle.org/resources. Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understing of you that is coherent, convincing, that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. INTERLUDE Lo, How A Rose E er Blooming Tune: ES IST EIN ROS Translator: Theodore Baker OFFERING The offering is a way for members friends of Grace Church Seattle to support the church s mission ministry. If you are our guest today, please let us know you ve joined us today, as well as any comments or prayer requests, by placing your welcome card in the offering basket. For online giving options, please go to graceseattle.org/giving To give via text message, text GODISLOVE to To give via the Grace app, look up Grace Church Seattle on the App Store or Google Play, click download, click the giving tab within the app to give. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, offering forgiveness new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins receive you as Savior Lord. Amen. 6

10 A collect (KOLekt) is simply a prayer meant to gather the intentions of the people the focus of worship into one succinct prayer. COLLECT I: FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT by Gabriel St. John, 2018 Jesus, the righteous branch of David, in times of turbulence, pain insecurity, You encouraged those around you to straighten up raise their heads. Give hope to those of us who are crouched in fear, bentdouble by injustice downcast with grief, so that we might st tall, that instead of looking over our shoulder in suspicion, we might look up to Your countenance with confidence. Because, like a leaf, Your redemptive justice is full of life, growth, the promise of something much bigger. Amen. Sting Tune: ES IST EIN ROS Translator: Theodore Baker A "seer" is a prophet, who through supernatural insight is able to see what the future holds. Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming & # # & # # & # # œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Lo, how a rose e'er bloom ing from ten der stem hath sprung! œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Of Jes se's lin eage com ing as seers of old have sung. Œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ œ œ œ œ œ & # # It came, a blos som bright, a mid the cold of win 2 œ œ 4 œ 4 œ ter, when half spent was the night. Ó Sra McCracken 2016 Drink Your Tea Music Trinity Song & bb b & bb b 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Ho Ho ly Fa ther, Son, Spi rit. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ly Commu nion, Three in One. &b b b œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Come with your peace, with your in vi ta & bb 2 b œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ œ œ œ Bind us to ge ther in ho ly love. 2 tion. 7

11 THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION Communion, also called the Lord s Supper or the Eucharist, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all baptized followers of Jesus Christ who acknowledge their sins against God their neighbors confess their need for the grace of Christ to partake of this meal. If you are a Christian haven t been baptized, please talk with one of our pastors. We would be honored to baptize you. We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ with his people, the church. If you would like prayer during communion, intercessors will be available at the front of the sanctuary to pray with you. The Sursum Corda The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is meet right to do so. Prayer for Receiving Communion Lord Jesus, your perfect life, death, resurrection are the source of all blessing in this life the life to come. As I eat this bread drink this cup, renew me in the joy glory of knowing serving you. I come to this table on the basis of your merit only not my own. As you have completely fully offered yourself for me, I now completely fully offer myself to you as a living sacrifice. Amen. Allergenfree communion elements (wafer ingredients: organic brown rice flour, organic white rice flour) are available at the center of the communion table. To partake, please dip in the wine cup on the table, then proceed through the line. It is right, our duty our joy, always everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven earth. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels Archangels with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: The Sursum Corda (Latin: Lift up your hearts ) is an opening dialogue in the Eucharistic liturgy of the Christian Church dates back (at least) to the third century. This text encourages the church to come with thankfulness joy to the Lord s table. Sanctus 3 & bb & bb 2 œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Ho Hea Bles is ven sed God Ho Ho of ly, earth he pow san san are who er na na ho full comes of in ly, ho your the in in glo name of œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ the the Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. might. high high ly Lord, ry, the Lord. est! est! 2 Jess Alldredge 2018 Grace Church Seattle The Sanctus (Latin: Holy ) is a Christian hymn text, typically sung in response to The Sursum Corda. It is an invitation to join the voices of the church with the heavenly host, who are continually proclaiming the Father s glory (Isaiah 6:13; Matthew 21:9). 8

12 The Words of Institution Seated Jess Alldredge 2016 Grace Church Seattle The Ministration of Communion Guide Our Feet & & 6 8 œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ J œ œ œ œ Give light to all who dwell in the dark, guide our feet in to the way of peace. œ œ œ œ œ œ J œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ j œ Œ Œ Œ Sting œ J BENEDICTION Romans 15:1213 (NIV) Isaiah says, The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope. May the God of hope fill you with all joy peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. SENDING Let us go forth serve the world as those who love our Lord Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! Members of the prayer team will be available to pray for you at the front of the sanctuary at the conclusion of each service. 9

13 ONGOING EVENTS & GROUPS Moms In Prayer Group South Seattle Moms In Prayer is an international group with the sole purpose of praying for our kids while they attend school. This is a structured hour of prayer that focuses on a different attribute of God every week with time dedicated to intercessory prayer for our children. Open to all moms all school structures including homeschool. One Moms in Prayer group meets in South Seattle (Hillman City) every Thursday starting September 20th from 1 pm to 2 pm at Rainier Avenue Church. This group is led by Heidi Slater Lisa Konick. Childcare is available is a shared cost. To join, please contact Heidi Slater at hydijo@gmail.com. To find a Moms in Prayer group that meets in your area, please go to momsinprayer.org Women s Gatherings Contact: Jo Taniguchi at taniguchijo@gmail.com. Grace Kids Facebook Page For the latest news, messages resources, check out the Grace Kids Facebook page at: Seattle / GraceLifeSeattle ListServ The GraceLifeSeattle Listserv is an group designed to foster spontaneous generosity hospitality among anyone everyone who regularly attends Grace. The Listserv will allow anyone who signs up to send out an to the larger group. It is designed to be used to let others know about a party you d like to invite others to join, a game night you d like to host, a request to borrow something, a post to give goods away, a need you d like to ask for help from the larger group, etc. Contact: Danielle Taniguchi at danielle@graceseattle.org. Lifelong Grace Seattle delivers premade meals once a week to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS /or other chronic diseases. If you would like more information or would like to be part of the delivery team, Paige Lively at paigelively@gmail.com. Meals Ministry We serve Grace community members with food delivery in case of shortterm needs, such as injuries, illnesses, new children. Volunteers are added to an list asked to serve as they are able when needs arise. Currently additional volunteers are needed to help serve the community in this practical way. Contact: Rebecca Ifl rebecca@graceseattle.org Prayer Ministry We are looking for people who are feeling called to our prayer ministry team. Each Sunday, intercessors from the prayer team will be stationed at the front of the sanctuary to pray with you during communion time immediately after the service. The prayer team also meets quarterly to pray together for the needs of our church, city, world. Contact: Heather Andrews prayer@graceseattle.org Grief Loss Support Group First Sunday of each month at 11:30 AM12:45 PM Classroom 103 You've kept track of my every toss turn through the sleepless nights, each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book. Psalm 56:8 from The Message This is a new ministry with the purpose of sharing our grief loss with one another so that we can be consoled in knowing that we are not alone in our suffering. If you are experiencing the death of a loved one, infertility, the loss of health, the loss of a job, or another loss, join us. We meet on the first Sunday of the month from 11:30 12:45; please come as often or seldom as you need. If you have questions please contact Lisa Behringer at cozycottage@mac.com. 10

14 COMMUNITY GROUPS Community groups are places of care community where we learn more about living the Christian life together. Each group is unique has its own "personality," yet all groups are focused on growing in relationship with God with each other. Groups meet on different nights in various neighborhoods around the city, include time for fellowship, study reflection, prayer together. If you have any questions about community groups, contact Debbie (Smith) Tacke at Parish # Contact Time Meeting Information 1 Bennett Sorbo bsorbo@gmail.com 4 Daniel Rogers graddy462@gmail.com 4 Danielle Taniguchi danielle@graceseattle.org 4 Erika Schuyler erikaschuyler@gmail.com 8 Jessica Youtzy bjyoutzy@gmail.com 9 Susan Rose susanguppy@gmail.com 10 Gwen St. John gwenstjohn@hotmail.com 6:30 pm Tuesdays 7:30 pm Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm Thursdays 7 pm 8:30 pm 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 pm Wednesdays 6:30 pm 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Tuesdays Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. Mixed group of adults. Light Snacks. Mixed group of adults & kids. Mixed group of adults. Mixed group of adults & kids. Light dinner. Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. Parish Number Key Parish # Neighborhood Parish # Neighborhood 1 Ballard, Fremont, Greenwood, Bitterlake, Broadview 9 Arbor Heights, Burien, Delridge, Fauntleroy, Highl Park, South Park, West Seattle, Westwood 4 Lake City, Maple Leaf, Northgate, Pinehurst, Lake Forest Park, N. View Ridge, Woodinville, Wedgwood 8 Eastlake, Lower Capitol Hill, South Lake Union 10 Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Hillman City, Kent, Mt. Baker, Rainier Valley, Renton, Seward Park, Tacoma 11

15 ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS See our full calendar at graceseattle.org/events/calendar Sign up for our list by ing Unity in the Gospel: Living as a Minority in a Majority Culture Jason Davison & Debbie Tacke TODAY 10:3011:15 AM Fellowship Hall Please join us for a panel discussion about the challenges opportunities of living as a minority within a majority culture how the gospel speaks to these issues. Grace Gallery Art Show Figures for the Liturgical Year, artists Ryan Jenny James December 13, 58 PM Grace Gallery (400 E Pine St, #215) Artists Ryan Jenny James will feature visual works they've made over the years which represent different seasons holy days in the church calendar. Using sketches, photography, paintings, graphic design, the James' approach to liturgical art is modern, while nodding to honoring sacred artistic traditions of the past. Grace Kids Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 10:30 AM Between Services Sanctuary Come watch our community's children tell the story of the first Christmas! The pageant will be followed by an extended fellowship time for all. Christmas Eve Services Monday, Dec. 4 PM & 6 PM We will be celebrating Christmas Eve during our two evening Lessons & Carols services at 4 PM 6 PM. Childcare will be provided during both services. Bring Cookies on Christmas Eve Monday, December 24th 5 to 6 PM Church Foyer Bring cookies treats to share on Christmas Eve! We'll fellowship in the foyer with warm beverages your amazing baked goods from 56 PM between the services. Just drop off your plate of treats on the tables in the foyer. If your items are allergy friendly, include a note to let everyone know. Be sure to write your name on the bottom of your plate don't forget to bring it home with you before you go. Christmas Eve Service Opportunity Monday, Dec. 4 PM 6PM Services We plan to provide care for young children (6 months 3 years old) at both Lessons Carols Services on Christmas Eve. Many visitors come to this service we want to provide them with a safe welcoming place for their children if the service isn't quite right for them yet. Please consider helping in this way. Your generosity with your time energy would be much appreciated! If interested, please contact Nicole Herring at nicole@graceseattle.org. Silent Retreat January 1820th, 2019 Palisades Retreat Center, Federal Way Dan & Renee Huie will lead this weekend silent retreat at the beginning of 2019 at the Palisades Retreat Center in Federal Way. The retreat will begin on Friday afternoon at 3:30 will end at 2 pm on Sunday. During the retreat, each retreatant will meet with a spiritual director (Dan or Renee) to process times of prayer to mutually discern the movements of the Holy Spirit, what is coming up in prayer in relationship with God. Cost for the retreat is $225/person, which includes all meals private room. Space is limited to the first eight people who register registration closes on December 31st. To register, danielle@graceseattle.org. Sunday Facilitator Needed We are seeking a parttime (6 hours/week 7:30 am 1:30 pm on Sundays) Facilities Coordinator to oversee coordinating logistics for Sunday morning facility setup cleanup. Qualified cidates need to possess a positive attitude, good verbal communication skills, physical strength stamina to carry lift supplies light signage, must have reliable transportation to utilize during work hours. Save The Date: Women s Retreat 2019 March 810th Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center This year's women's retreat will be held on March 810th at the Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center (approximately 45 minutes from Seattle). This is a great chance to get to know other women at Grace enjoy a weekend of connecting refreshment. Mark your calendar to join us! Registration will open after the start of the new year. If you have questions, please Danielle Taniguchi at danielle@graceseattle.org. Save The Date: Men s Retreat 2019 May 3rd5th Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center This is a great chance to get to know other men at Grace enjoy a weekend of connecting rest. Stay tuned for more details, but for now save the date for this great weekend together! Please Orion Ifl for more information at orion@ifl.net. YearEnd Giving to Grace Grace exists through the generosity of our people. If you would like to give to Grace have your donation count towards 2018 giving: Make a contribution during a worship service on or before December 31st. Give online or through the app on or before December 31st. Mail your contribution to our office, postmarked by December 31st. Our address is: Grace Church Seattle, 400 E Pine St, #215, Seattle, WA In addition, if you'd like to gift stock to the church, you can give to the church save Capital Gains taxes. Visit the PCA Foundation website at click on the Stock tab. 12

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20 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 12/2 First Sunday of Advent Worship Service 9 AM 11:30 AM Panel Interview with Debbie Jason 10:30 AM 12/9 Second Sunday of Advent Worship Service 9 AM 11:30 AM Advent Silent Retreat 10:30 AM 12/16 Third Sunday of Advent Worship Service 9 AM 11:30 AM Christmas Pageant 10:30 AM 12/23 Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship Service 9 AM 11:30 AM 12/24 Christmas Eve: Lessons & Carols Services at 4 PM 6 PM Bring Cookies to Share at 56PM STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor john@graceseattle.org Rev. Jason Davison, Pastor of Children, Youth, Families jason@graceseattle.org Debbie (Smith) Tacke, Community Formation Director debbie@graceseattle.org Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director jess@graceseattle.org Danielle Taniguchi, Administrator, danielle@graceseattle.org Nicole Herring, Grace Kids Ministry Administrator, nicole@graceseattle.org Noni Wilson, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@graceseattle.org Jasmine Amador, Grace Kids Host MINISTRY COORDINATORS Jason Davison, YCG jason@graceseattle.org Rebecca Ifl, Meals Ministry rebecca@graceseattle.org Brian & Jessica Youtzy, Connection Center bjyoutzy@gmail.com Abby St. Hilaire, Serving the World abby@graceseattle.org Jo Taniguchi, Premarital Mentoring taniguchijo@gmail.com ELDERS Dan Huie dan@graceseattle.org Darik Taniguchi darik@graceseattle.org Nat Taylor nat@graceseattle.org Adam Schuyler adam@graceseattle.org DEACONS Heather Andrews heather@graceseattle.org Rebecca Ifl rebecca@graceseattle.org Coleen Marta coleen@graceseattle.org Tamarack Rall tamarack@graceseattle.org Grace Weigel grace@graceseattle.org REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP(RUF) Rev. Drew Burdette drew.burdette@ruf.org MAKING DISCIPLES. SERVING THE CITY. Grace Church Seattle is a worshipping community in Capitol Hill, Seattle rooted in the belief that the historic Christian gospel is true, compelling, transformative. Worship Location 1300 E Aloha St Seattle, WA Office Location 400 E Pine, Suite 215 Seattle, WA graceseattle.org office@graceseattle.org