Order of Worship. November 12, am and 11:30 am

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1 Order of Worship November 12, am and 11:30 am

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 2s: Room 117 3s: Fellowship Hall (FH) 4s/5s (PreK): Room 119 Kinder-8 years old: Fellowship Hall #1 Grace Kids During Worship CHRISTIAN FORMATION 10:30 AM 2 & 3 years: Room 117 PreK-1st Grade: Fellowship Hall #1 PreK: Room 119 2nd grade: Room 218 3rd grade: Room 110 4th & 5th grade: Fellowship Hall #2 Youth: Room 102 Adults: Sanctuary SECOND SERVICE Nursery 6 months - 3 years Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! Psalm 95:6 No matter who you are a committed follower of Jesus, a person curious about Christianity, or a skeptic of spirituality God is calling you to worship him. Wherever you are on the journey, we hope that you feel welcomed and at home. Perhaps you have never been to church (or not in a long time) and fear that you will not know what to do, how to act, or what to say. Be assured: God s grace is for people just like you. In our congregation, we follow an ancient liturgical pattern in our worship, drawing from the wisdom of Christians who have gone before us. Every Sunday we renew our commitment to God, offer him our prayers and gifts, confess our sins, receive forgiveness, hear from God s word, and celebrate the Lord s Supper together. We find worshipping this way liberates us from our culture's obsession with that which is novel. We have also found worshipping this way to be deeply and profoundly formative over time. If you are not used to worship, or not used to worshipping in this manner, give yourself some time to get acclimated. We also make every effort to explain things as we go along. Although we are committed to worshiping in this manner, we realize that the danger of liturgical worship is that it can become an empty ritual. We understand that, at its heart, worship is profoundly relational. It encompasses both our relationship with God and our relationship with one another. Every week we gather to meet with God, strengthen our ties to one another, and welcome strangers into our congregation. For these reasons, although our worship is structured and informed by ancient practices, we also strive for it to be warm and personal. In all of this, our great confidence is that God enjoys meeting with us. Let us worship! Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV ), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

3 REFLECTION QUOTES The disciplines of seeking first the kingdom of God are the foundation for faithful behavior. As we begin the week and the day in prayer, our behavior flows out of prayer. We are more mindful of living for the glory of God and the good of others. As we commit our money to God with the tithe, we develop a greater detachment from money and from covetousness. We learn to live life generously, with an open hand. We receive the blessings God gives to the generous. As Jesus said, 'Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.' (Luke 6:38) Bishop Stephen Scarlett A healthy church will help you get over yourself...god loves you with infinite, unconditional love, we learn in church, but to experience that love fully, you have to get over yourself excessive concern with your own welfare, your own family, your own ambitions or failures. When you enter into the life of a church, you are freed to be a servant. It is true that you can discover the joy of generosity and service elsewhere. But healthy churches are reliable places to find those opportunities, every week at the back of the bulletin or in the newsletter or on the website, to witness the fruits of the Spirit, who brings humble efforts to fruition, and to be reminded by story, song, and your neighbor s example what Christlike looks like. Marilyn McEntyre, "Choosing Church" in Comment Magazine. In the vacant places We will build with new bricks There are hands and machines And clay for new brick And lime for new mortar Where the bricks are fallen We will build with new stone Where the beams are rotten We will build with new timbers Where the word is unspoken We will build with new speech There is work together A Church for all And a job for each Every man to his work. T.S. Eliot, Choruses from 'The Rock'

4 Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices for the duration of the worship service. TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST WELCOME Seated 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" that you can pick up in the lobby to engage children in the elements of our worship service. 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 and every day. Adapted from Psalm 27 Jess Alldredge 2012 Grace Church Seattle CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Psalm 27 & John 4:23 Let us worship God, our light and our salvation. The Lord is the stronghold of our lives. We desire to live in God s house and to seek God in his holy temple. We have come with shouts of joy, to sing and to make music to the Lord. Let us worship God in spirit and in truth. Teach us your ways and make straight our paths in this hour of worship and always. ANTIPHON O Lord You Are My Light Leader/Cantor 1st time through - congregation 2nd time & # 4 O Lord You are my light and my sal - va - tion! # Leader/Cantor 1st time through - congregation 2nd time & Ó me Œ 4 Œ w Standing I will sing and make # & 4 2 J 4 w J - lo - dy to you Lord! 1

5 LECTIO SACRA Joshua 24:1-3a, Seated Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel. And they presented themselves before God. And Joshua said to all the people, Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, Long ago, your fathers lived beyond the Euphrates, Terah, the father of Abraham and of Nahor; and they served other gods. Then I took your father Abraham from beyond the River and led him through all the land of Canaan, and made his offspring many. Lectio Sacra means sacred reading. It has been the practice of the church for thousands 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. Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Then the people answered, Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods, for it is the Lord our God who brought us and our fathers up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight and preserved us in all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed. And the Lord drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God. But Joshua said to the people, You are not able to serve the Lord, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins. If you forsake the Lord and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm and consume you, after having done you good. And the people said to Joshua, No, but we will serve the Lord. Then Joshua said to the people, You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses. He said, Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel. And the people said to Joshua, The Lord our God we will serve, and his voice we will obey. So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and put in place statutes and rules for them at Shechem. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! INTERLUDE Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship. 2

6 CONFESSION OF SIN Standing Confession of sin happens within the context of relationship, both with God and each other. We confess together, in community, before a gracious God who has given us himself. Confession both acknowledges our need for mercy and celebrates its abundance in Christ. Father in heaven, forgive us for how we have sinned with our money. For orienting our lives around it, instead of around you. For viewing it as our own, instead of as coming from you. For running away from it, instead of handling it wisely. For spending it only on ourselves, instead of giving it to your kingdom. Forgive us our sins and soften our hearts through your generosity. May your grace make us generous people. (You are invited to confess your sins silently) RECEIVING OF GRACE Psalm 103:8-13 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. May the peace of Christ be with you! And also with you! 3

7 HYMN OF PRAISE How High & # 3 4 & # & # bright bring and - ing still o - your pen We Raised from will glo res - - name arms sing death ri - ous day. cue and grace will of your to be em praised. - brace. praise! life! The & # 4 J & # & # & # & # Ó Œ sun Low, will our rise God E - ven as for all the Lift - ed up You re -store [Refrain] up reaches to praise to your name, the dust, night wear be - gins to fall, - y and a -fraid, for the - ev - er! brok en! How high, how high your glo - ry; how high, how high a - bove. How deep, how deep your mer - cy; j Œ Œ Œ Œ R J J J J J J J J how wide, how wide your love. how wide, how wide your love. You lift up from the ash - es those in need. You care for the af- flict - ed and the weak. With a stead -fast love that knows & # Ó Œ (Go to Refrain 2x) no end, you breathe life in -to the life - less heart in me. Ó Ó J j Œ j Œ Bobby Krier and Justin Ruddy 2013 Castle Island Hymns 4

8 PRAYING THE PSALMS Psalm 78:1-8 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. Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God. HYMN OF GOD S DEVOTION Be Thou My Vision Traditional Celtic Hymn 8th Century Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word I ever with Thee, and Thou with me Lord Thou my great Father, I Thy true son Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one Riches I heed not, nor man s empty praise Thou mine inheritance, now and always Thou and Thou only, first in my heart High king of heaven, my treasure Thou art 5 High king of heaven, my victory won May I reach heaven s joys, O bright heaven s sun Heart of my own heart, whatever befall Still be my vision, O ruler of all

9 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Seated GOSPEL LESSON Deuteronomy 12:8-14 (NIV), 1 Timothy 5:17-18 (NIV) Money & The Church Rev. John Haralson Sermons can be streamed and downloaded at graceseattle.org/resources. Grace Kids During Worship meets in Fellowship Hall #1 during the first service sermon. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen. INTERLUDE OFFERING The offering is a way for members and friends of Grace Church Seattle to support the church s mission and 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, and click the giving tab within the app to give. Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to you, the author and perfecter of my faith. Amen. OFFERING MUSIC In Labor All Creation Groans Lyrics provided for reflection below. In labor all creation groans till fear and hatred cease, Till human hearts come to believe: In Christ alone is peace. In labor all creation groans till prejudice shall cease, Till every race and tribe and tongue in Christ will live in peace. In labor all creation groans till rape and murder cease, Till women walk by night unharmed and Christ is this world s peace. In labor all creation groans till false divisions cease, Till enemies are reconciled in Christ who is our peace. Lyrics: Sister Delores Hufner Music: Traditional Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and 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, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. 6

10 Seated, Standing, or Kneeling PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE Adapted from a prayer of lament from the CRC s Office of Social Justice Lord, in our shock and confusion, we come before you. In our grief and despair in the midst of hate, in our sense of helplessness in the face of violence, we lean on you. For the families and friends of those who were killed last Sunday at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas we pray. (Silent prayer for the victims and all affected by the mass shooting on Nov. 5.) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Henri A. Cesar Malan, 1827 Frances R. Havergal, 1874 For the churches striving to be your light in darkness beyond our comprehension, we pray. (Silent prayer for the body of Christ.) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Churches, schools, night clubs, movie theaters, shopping malls, social services centers, homes: death and terror has touched them all. Our hearts, O God, ache as we live in a world where death reigns, where bullets fly, and lives are so mercilessly taken. In the face of hatred, may we claim love, Lord. May we love those far off and those near. May we love those who are strangers and those who are friends. May we love those who we agree with and understand, and even more so, Lord, those who we consider to be our enemies. Kyrie Eleison. Lord, have mercy. Heal our sin-sick souls. Make these wounds whole, Lord. 7

11 HYMN OF GOD S LOVE We Are Not Overcome 4 & # # 4 1. Flesh will 2. Put no 3. Have no & # # & # # & # # & # # & # # steal, sod cheek! fade; dust; death; us: breath: fail trust fear The Lord The The Lord Lord the you stand Turn earth will up your will will will give make give and bones will in the for your shake. on. cheek! and a all THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION break; earth, life; Night will Flow - ers Bear the 1. take place life a-way: for and fall, fade yoke thieves will in turn your the the light will in - to of love and Be-cause of his great love, we are not o -ver - come! not o - ver come! j Œ r r j Œ r r Be -cause of his great love, we are Seated 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 and their neighbors and confess their need for the grace of Christ to partake of this meal. If you are a Christian and 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 and 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. Ó 4 Œ Œ Ó 4 Œ Isaac Wardell & Robert Heiskell 2011 Bifrost Arts Allergen-free 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. Prayer for Receiving Communion Lord Jesus, your perfect life, death, and resurrection are the source of all blessing in this life and the life to come. As I eat this bread and drink this cup, renew me in the joy and glory of knowing and serving you. I come to this table on the basis of your merit only and not my own. As you have completely and fully offered yourself for me, I now completely and fully offer myself to you as a living sacrifice. Amen. 8

12 HYMN OF SALVATION Not In Me 3 & 4 & & & sue, song, give self fy cause No list of sins I have No hum -ble dress, no fer No sep - a - ra - tion from vent not done, - prayer, the world, a a my no no can list rec - cleanse of those i - ta my con place with you. sin - gle wrong. soul to live. O My But sin - ner through and through. paid by Je - sus' death. death is ov - er - thrown! & & & & ness him, me, 3. Πlone j j is not in me, and he aci -lone and mer - - ful but can in - - I am not tion of cience, cleanse the my God! Be mer right-eous-ness Je - sus died My My My on wear God on - ly you. give me Christ a - j j no list of no lift - ed nowork I like truth, hands. - ci - ful to me. is Je - sus' life. and rose a - gain. - - ly yis hope load mer rest. vir - tues I pur hands, no tear - ful do, no gift, I j j j j j - can can I earn jus can I My The - - am debt pow'r my - ti - not a was of of right - eous- was borne by ci - ful to My right-eous-ness is Je - sus' life. Mydebt waspaid by Je - sus' death. My wear - y load was borne by him, and he a - J j J J j J j J j J j j j lone can give me rest, and he a-lone can give me rest ΠΠ3 Standing Eric Schumacher, David L. Ward 2012 ThousandTongues.org BENEDICTION 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. Amen. SENDING Let us go forth and serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! 9

13 ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS See our full calendar at graceseattle.org/events/calendar Sign up for our list by ing Grace Kids Fall Open House 10:30 AM (During Christian Formation Hour) The Grace Kids Open House is a wonderful opportunity to hear from teachers and leadership about what the Lord is doing amongst our little ones every Sunday! Part of our goal at Grace is to not only educate our children in the ways of the Lord, but to also foster strong inter-generational relationships between adults and children, beyond the parent-child dynamic. We encourage youth, singles, couples, and elders to attend our showcase at 10:30 AM to hear, discuss, and observe classes in session. Children, youth and adults please gather in the sanctuary for a short assembly to start the Open House at 10:30. Thank you to all teachers and volunteers for providing this opportunity to the congregation! If you have any questions, contact Nicole Herring at nicole@graceseattle.org, or Pastor Jason at jason@graceseattle.org. Grace Artists Group Every 3rd Thursday, starting November 7 PM The Grace Artists Group is a gathering for anyone at Grace who considers themselves an artist or is artistically-inclined (whether or not it's their day job!). We ll be reading, sharing work, discussing inspiring art, and praying together as we explore how art and faith intersects and impacts our lives. We ll meet every third Thursday evening at the Grace offices from 7:00-9:00pm, starting November 16. For more info or questions, Jess at jess@graceseattle.org. Gifts in Action Sunday, November 10:30-11:15AM During Christian Formation hour on November 19th, we will host Gifts in Action, which will be a time where we will feature various opportunities where specific gifts are needed within our congregation, as well as a time for parishes to connect and discuss opportunities for serving our neighbors within each parish. This concludes our series on discovering and expressing our spiritual gifts and we hope it will provide a tangible way to connect our gifts with specific needs within our congregation and our neighborhoods. Please plan to join us for this important time together! Joint Worship Service with First AME Wednesday, November 7pm th Ave, Seattle, WA First AME has graciously invited us to worship with them during a community-wide worship service on Wednesday, November 22 and 7pm. This should be a great evening of worshiping with our brothers and sisters at First AME in addition to other neighborhood churches. Women s Retreat - Save The Date! March 9-11, 2018 Women of Grace! Mark your calendars to join us for our annual women s retreat at the Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center, March We are thrilled to have Foxy Davison as our speaker this year, and there will be lots of opportunities to connect and enjoy unstructured time together. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks, but for now save the date and plan to join us for this wonderful weekend together! Deacons' Fund Offering Sunday, Nov. 9 AM The Grace Diaconate serves those who have financial need in our church body through the benevolence ministry. The funding for the benevolence ministry comes in part from periodic designated collections taken during the year. At our worship service on Nov 26th, all giving during the service will be devoted to the Deacons' Fund in thanksgiving for the grace made possible by Jesus Christ. Please consider giving toward sharing one another's burdens. If you are not able to be present during this service, you can mail a check to the church office (400 E Pine St, Suite 215) and designate it to the Deacons' Fund or give online/through the app and designate it to the Deacon s Fund. Friends of Youth Thanksgiving Drive Service Opportunity Everyone is welcome to join Parish 11 in a service opportunity with Friends of Youth this November. The parish is collecting specific food items for Thanksgiving baskets that Friends of Youth will be delivering to families. On Friday, Nov. 17 from 5-7pm, volunteers will meet at Friends of Youth in Kirkland to package items into baskets. Children are welcome. If you would like to donate items, there is a list of requested items available at the Connection Center and there is a box in the lobby where you can deposit the requested items. If you would like to join in on the packaging work day, please contact a Parish 11 (Eastside) friend, or Jennifer Spaith at jennifermarielane@hotmail.com for details. Grace App We are happy to announce that Grace now has a smartphone app that is both iphone and Android compatible. On the app, you will be able to give on-line, listen to sermons, keep up with what s happening at the church and more. To download the app, visit the App Store or Google Play, search for Grace Church Seattle, and click download. WAYS TO GET CONNECTED Parish fellowships What is a parish? A parish is a neighborhood or collection of neighborhoods that are proximate to each other. Each parish has a parish captain who is responsible for coordinating quarterly parish fellowships for the people who live within the parish. These fellowships are a great opportunity for new people to connect with others from Grace and for regular attendees and members to get together for an informal time of fun and fellowship together. To be added to your parish list, contact your parish captain (see page 12) or our Ministry Administrator, Catie Stroethoff at catie@graceseattle.org. Community groups What is a community group? A community group (CG) is a small group of up to 12 adults plus children that commit to journey together for the year (September-May) for the purpose of growing in relationship with God and each other. Community groups are located throughout the city, and are hosted and led by various members of the Grace community. CGs spend time in some form of study/ discussion and prayer as well as fellowship. To see the list of available groups, please see page 13. If you have questions about community groups, contact Debbie (Smith) Tacke at debbie@graceseattle.org. 10

14 ONGOING EVENTS & GROUPS Book Club 10:30 AM November 18: News of the World by Paulette Jiles No Meeting in December January: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Pevear/Volokhonsky translation Delicious food and discussion of award-winning literature. For information on meeting locations, contact Amy Grooms at amy@graceseattle.org Infertility Support Group No matter where you are in the journey of infertility, you are not alone. We are a small group of women affected by infertility and all of its collateral damage. We meet regularly to pray, share our stories, and encourage one another as we face these difficult battles. We would love for you to join us. Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com 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 and all school structures including homeschool. One Moms in Prayer group meets in South Seattle (Hillman City) every Monday starting September 18th from 1 pm to 2 pm at Rainier Avenue Church. This group is led by Heidi Slater and Charissa Pomerehn. Childcare is available and is a shared cost. To join, please contact Heidi Slater at hydijo@gmail.com. To find Play Group Play group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30-11:30am. The group will be hosted at Ruth Haubenstock s house in Meadowbrook. For more information and specific location details, please contact Ruth Haubenstock or Katie Truelove. Contact: Ruth Haubenstock haubenstockr@gmail.com Contact: Katie Truelove katie.e.truelove@gmail.com Lifelong Drivers Needed Grace Seattle delivers pre-made meals once a week to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and/or other chronic diseases. The delivery team is currently in need of 1-2 new volunteers willing to deliver meals the 2nd Saturday of each month. If you would like more information or would like to be part of the delivery team, Jordan Klekamp at jordan@graceseattle.org. Meals Ministry Serves Grace community members with food delivery in case of short-term needs, such as injuries, illnesses, and new children. Volunteers are added to an list and 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 Ifland meals@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 and immediately after the service. The prayer team also meets quarterly to pray together for the needs of our church, city, and world. Contact: Heather Andrews prayer@graceseattle.org Volunteers Needed For Grace Kids Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. Please help us make Grace a place where all children are welcomed, known, and loved. We are currently in need in the following areas: PreK: 2 volunteer needed for 1st Service This is a wonderful way for teenagers to serve and mentor the younger children of our congregation. To start the application p r o c e s s, p l e a s e c o n t a c t N i c o l e H e r r i n g a t nicole@graceseattle.org. Women s Gatherings Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com Grace Kids Facebook Page For the latest news, messages and resources, check out the Grace Kids Facebook page at: Seattle / 11

15 PARISH FELLOWSHIPS Since our congregation draws from a wide geographic area, the parish model provides a way for people to connect with people who live near them. There is the greatest opportunity for organic connection and time together when people are proximate to one another. We want to establish and grow community groups within each parish, and we also hope that quarterly parish fellowships provide a natural way to reach out to neighbors who aren t part of the Grace community. If you are uncertain which parish your neighborhood is in, contact Debbie (Smith) Tacke at debbie@graceseattle.org. Parish Number Neighborhood Parish Captains Contact 1 Ballard, Fremont, Greenwood, Bitterlake, Broadview Tassie DeMoney tassied22@gmail.com 2 Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Wallingford Ben & Callie Salzman calliesalzman@gmail.com 3 Edmonds, Everett, Haller Lake, Lynnwood, Adrianne Oglesby adrianneoglesby@gmail.com Shoreline 4 Lake City, Maple Leaf, Northgate, Ruth Haubenstock haubenstockr@gmail.com Pinehurst, Lake Forest Park, N. View Ridge, Woodinville, Wedgwood 5 Bryant, Laurelhurst, Ravenna, Roosevelt, U Lydia Landrey lydia@graceseattle.org District, Windermere, S. View Ridge, Sand Point, Hawthorne Hills 6 Magnolia, Queen Anne, Westlake Jordan & Josh Klekamp jordan@graceseattle.org 7 Madison Park, Madison Valley, Madrona, Montlake, Portage Bay, Upper Capitol Hill, Central District, Downtown, First Hill, Leschi, Mercer Island 8 Eastlake, Lower Capitol Hill, South Lake Union 9 Arbor Heights, Burien, Delridge, Fauntleroy, Highland Park, South Park, West Seattle, Westwood 10 Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Hillman City, Kent, Mt. Baker, Rainier Valley, Renton, Seward Park, Tacoma 11 Eastside (Bellevue, Redmond, Sammamish, etc.) Andrea Kaufmann Ben Ahern Abby St. Hilaire Nicole Herring Jennifer Spaith ajrkaufmann@gmail.com bgahern@gmail.com abby@graceseattle.org neherring@yahoo.com jennifermarielane@hotmail.com 12

16 COMMUNITY GROUPS Community groups are places of care and community where we learn more about living the Christian life together. Each group is unique and has its own "personality," and yet all groups are focused on growing in relationship with God and with each other. Groups meet on different nights in various neighborhoods around the city, and include time for fellowship, study and reflection, and prayer together. If you have any questions about community groups, contact Debbie (Smith) Tacke at Parish Number Contact Time Meeting Information 1 Tess Trinidade tesstrinidade@gmail.com 3 Dan Koch dancoke@gmail.com 4 Daniel Rogers graddy462@gmail.com 7 Jordan Mason jordanbmason@gmail.com 7 Ben Ahern bgahern@gmail.com 7 Amy Taron amy.taron@gmail.com 8 Brian & Jessica Youtzy bjyoutzy@gmail.com 9 Susan Rose susanguppy@gmail.com 10 Maria Wiemann mwiemann8@gmail.com 6:30 pm Wednesdays 6:30 pm 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30 pm Every other Wednesday 6:30 pm Every other Thursday 7:00 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 pm Tuesdays 7:30 pm Wednesdays 6:30 pm 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6 pm - 8 pm Wednesdays Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. Mixed group of adults & kids. Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. Mixed group of adults. Mixed group of adults. Light snacks. Mixed group of adults. Mixed group of adults & kids. Light dinner. Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. 11 Pamela Kortrey pamela.kortrey@gmail.com Monthly Mixed group of adults & kids. Potluck dinner. 13

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19 SERMON TEXT Deuteronomy 12:8-14 (NIV) [8] You are not to do as we do here today, everyone doing as they see fit, [9] since you have not yet reached the resting place and the inheritance the Lord your God is giving you. [10] But you will cross the Jordan and settle in the land the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, and he will give you rest from all your enemies around you so that you will live in safety. [11] Then to the place the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice possessions you have vowed to the Lord. [12] And there rejoice before the Lord your God you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and the Levites from your towns who have no allotment or inheritance of their own. [13] Be careful not to sacrifice your burnt offerings anywhere you please. [14] Offer them only at the place the Lord will choose in one of your tribes, and there observe everything I command you. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 (NIV) [17] The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. [18] For Scripture says, Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and The worker deserves his wages. Matthew 6:19-21 [19] Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 16

20 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 11/12 Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Deuteronomy 12:8-14 (NIV), 1 Timothy 5:17-18 (NIV) Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult & Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 11/19 Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Luke 7:18-23 Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult & Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 11/26 Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Luke 7:24-35 One Worship Service 9 AM Deacons Fund Offering No Adult & Grace Kids Christian Formation Classes Seattle Amica Marathon - Check Route to Church 12/03 First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 64:1-9 Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult & Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor john@graceseattle.org Rev. Jason Davison, Pastor of Children, Youth, and Families jason@graceseattle.org Debbie (Smith) Tacke, Community Formation Director debbie@graceseattle.org Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director jess@graceseattle.org Nicole Herring, Grace Kids Ministry Administrator, nicole@graceseattle.org Catie Stroethoff, Ministry Administrator catie@graceseattle.org Noni Wilson, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@graceseattle.org Jasmine Amador, Grace Kids Host MINISTRY COORDINATORS Kristin Guppy, YCG klebolt@yahoo.com Rebecca Ifland, Meals Ministry meals@graceseattle.org Erin Christensen, Connection Center suprhanson@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 on sabbatical DEACONS Heather Andrews heather@graceseattle.org Rebecca Ifland rebecca@graceseattle.org Coleen Marta coleen@graceseattle.org Tamarack Randall tamarack@graceseattle.org Lee Grooms on sabbatical 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, and transformative. Worship Location 1300 E Aloha St Seattle, WA Office Location 400 E Pine, Suite 215 Seattle, WA graceseattle.org office@graceseattle.org