Order of Worship. February 5, :00 am and 11:30 am

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1 Order of Worship February 5, :00 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) s/5s (PreK): Room 119 Kinder8 years old: Room 103 Sermon Activity CHRISTIAN FORMATION 10:30 AM 2 years: Room years: Fellowship Hall (FH) PreK: Room 119 Kindergarten: Room 103 1st grade: FH 2nd grade: Room 110 3rdth grade: Room 218 5th grade: Room 217 Youth: Room 102 Adults: Sanctuary SECOND SERVICE Nursery 6 months 3 years GOSPEL OF LUKE: WINTER 2017 Hmmm I knew I shoulda taken that left turn in Albuquerque. Bugs Bunny Have I made wrong choice? We all know what it feels like to ask yourself this question. Wher you re secondguessing a job you took, a relationship you find yourself in middle of, or what you ordered for lunch, you know sensation of having sinking feeling that you might have made a mistake. Being a disciple of Jesus is no different. The Gospel of Luke was written to a man named Theophilus. We don't know a lot of details about Theophilus, but he appears to be a Christian who is having second thoughts about life of discipleship he has embarked upon. This is how Luke addresses him in book s beginning: [I ve written this for you], Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning things you have been taught. Apparently, Theophilus is questioning his decision to become a Christian. Living in a culture that is marked by ruthless power politics, a relatively weak and often hidden church, and an almost incessant questioning and dismissal of Christian faith, it is easy to envision Theophilus asking questions like: Is this Jesus story really true? Is God really faithful to his promises? What does true discipleship look like? Luke went to great lengths researching and crafting his gospel to answer questions like se. He wrote it so that people like Theophilus, and us, might have confidence that God is at work in world and in our lives through Jesus Christ. To be a disciple of Jesus is to be on right path path of salvation, which to Luke and his original audience meant healing or wholeness. So, wher you re a new Christian, a seasoned saint, or someone investigating Jesus for first time, Luke is a great book for you to dive into. Let us worship.

3 REFLECTION QUOTES There is a fundamental distinction between saying we question Bible and Bible questions us. It is common, in congregations, to hear of subjects like Using Bible in Small Groups. But we do not use Bible; if we attempt to do so, it will slip away from us, leaving something opaque and very much less dynamic in its place. Contrary to story line in many spiritual journals, biblical narrative does not tell of our journey towards God; it is or way around. The right approach is not What questions do I have to ask of Bible? but What questions does Bible have to ask of me? God does not wait for Adam to start looking for him; it is God who comes looking with question, Adam, where are you? first words spoken to fallen humanity. God says to Job, Gird up your loins like a man; I will question you, and you will answer me. God is one who says, I will show you great and mighty things, which you do not know. (Jeremiah 33:3) Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion I was re when y crucified my Lord I held scabbard when soldier drew his sword. I threw dice when y pierced his side But I've seen love conquer great divide. When love comes to town I'm gonna jump that train When love comes to town I'm gonna catch that flame. Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down But I did what I did before love came to town. U2, When Love Comes to Town, from album Rattle Hum [In our Sabbath practices] our negative ceasing to possess must be accompanied by a positive choosing to be generous. Not only do we give up consumerism and accumulation and exploitation of our society, but we also release ourselves from burdens by sharing our material and spiritual possessions food from our tables, flowers from our gardens, music in our souls. Marva Dawn, Keeping Sabbath Wholly: Ceasing, Resting, Embracing, Feasting Unless orwise 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.

4 Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices for duration of worship service. Text in bold is read toger by entire congregation. Plain text is read by one of worship service leaders The small symbols you will see throughout se pages correspond to a "Key to Liturgy" that you can pick up in lobby to engage children in elements of our worship service. Our worship begins each week with a call to worship. We are gared here today because God, our Creator, desires to have a relationship with us. Wher we realize it or not, he is one calling us to himself today and every day. David Gungor, Ian Cron, and John Arndt 2015 The Brilliance FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY PRELUDE Bror The song text below is given for reflection When I look into face Of my enemy I see my bror, I see my bror. Forgiveness is garment of our courage; power to make peace we long to know. Open up our eyes to see wounds that bind all of humankind. May our shuttered hearts greet dawn of life with charity and love. CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 112:15 (NIV) Seated Standing Praise Lord. Blessed are those who fear Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Their children will be mighty in land; generation of upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in ir houses, and ir righteousness endures forever. Even in darkness light dawns for upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct ir affairs with justice. 1

5 We Will Feast In The House Of Zion # # # # # # We will feast in house of Zi on. We will sing with our hearts re stored. He has done great things, we will say to ge r. # # # 2 J w Ó 1. # # # # # # # # # We will feast and weep no more. We will 2. In 3. Ev ery r burned night bro God. fraid one, flood; long. grave, be ken by fore and be fire, dawn, trayed. We are for not con pro mised and from up held, pro O God of bind us to tect Ja ge ed, cob r sumed mor gar he my You is soul are be ning, den 2 j j j w not dark vow Lord not faith by o to ga red up. be my strength. bring sha lom. be of we've j j j our a ful r how Sandra McCracken 2015 Drink Your Tea Music 2

6 Lectio Sacra means sacred reading. It has been practice of church for thousands of years to have portions of 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. LECTIO SACRA Isaiah 58:612 (NIV) Is not this kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose chains of injustice and untie cords of yoke, to set oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with hungry and to provide poor wanderer with shelter when you see naked, to clo m, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; n your righteousness will go before you, and glory of Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. Seated If you do away with yoke of oppression, with pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of hungry and satisfy needs of oppressed, n your light will rise in darkness, and your night will become like noonday. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sunscorched land and will strengn your frame. You will be like a wellwatered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your people will rebuild ancient ruins and will raise up ageold foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings." This is Word of Lord. Thanks be to God! Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship. INTERLUDE 3

7 CONFESSION OF SIN Standing Our Lord and our Far, you are tremendously gracious with us. You give freely, abundantly, and openhandedly to us, your beloved children. Forgive us for times when we do not believe this and live like orphans. Forgive us when we cling to our possessions and reputations. Forgive us when we oppress ors to advance ourselves. Heal our blindness to our own corruption and greed. Heal our blindness to oppressive political, educational, and economic structures, systems, and practices which we often take part in without seeing yoke y place upon ors. Confession of sin happens within context of relationship, both with God and each or. We confess toger, in community, before a gracious God who has given us himself. Confession both acknowledges our need for mercy and celebrates its abundance in Christ. Gracious Far, enlarge our hearts to become more like yours. May we share freely, abundantly and openhandedly with ors. May we be people who do justice and practice righteousness. May we be generous to ors in this congregation and this city. Remake us into your image, O Lord. (You are invited to confess your sins silently) RECEIVING OF GRACE Adapted from Romans 8 Brors and sisters, hear good news! There is refore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For we are sure that neir death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. May peace of Christ be with you! And also with you!

8 Isaac Wardell and Robert Heiskell 2011 Bifrost Arts HYMN OF GOD S LOVE We Are Not Overcome # # 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 you stand Turn earth will up your will will will give make give and bones will in for your shake. on. cheek! and a all break; earth, life; Night will Flow ers Bear 1. take place life away: for and fall, fade yoke thieves will in turn your light will in to of love and Because of his great love, we are not o ver come! not o ver come! j r r j r r Be cause of his great love, we are Ó Ó 5

9 PRAYING THE PSALMS Psalm 112 (NIV) Praise Lord. Blessed are those who fear Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Praying through Psalms each week teaches us how to pray, using prayer book of ancient Israel. As we pray, re will be pauses for reflection. Their children will be mighty in land; generation of upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in ir houses, and ir righteousness endures forever. Even in darkness light dawns for upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct ir affairs with justice. Surely righteous will never be shaken; y will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; ir hearts are steadfast, trusting in Lord. Their hearts are secure, y will have no fear; in end y will look in triumph on ir foes. They have freely scattered ir gifts to poor, ir righteousness endures forever; ir horn will be lifted high in honor. The wicked will see and be vexed, y will gnash ir teeth and waste away; longings of wicked will come to nothing. 6

10 Lyrics: Johannes G. Olearius 1671 Music: Benjamin P Smith Chenovick, Jess Alldredge 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 cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen. Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance race set before me, looking to you, author and perfecter of my faith. Amen. Comfort, Comfort You My People 1. Com fort, com fort 2. For her ald's 3. Make you straight what tell of in make 5 5 sit make true Speak O For m; way; broad; peace, thus de sert rough er says far pla our and ces God; near, plain; in da rkness bowed be neath re pen tance since king and hum ble, as be fits you that and ir and that God's to war glo war hills word you voice once my peo ple, is cry ing was crook ed, com fort bidd ing let your those who us to hearts be o pre ssion's load. dom now is here. God's ho ly reign. Je ru se lem of peace ning cry o bey! Now pre pare ry of Lord o'er earth tell let and 5 2 Ó m all fare now is bow down in is ne ver that va flesh o greet bro ir lleys shall Ó ver. ing. ken. sins rise see 1. I in that for is 5 Ó waits for God a shed a co ver, mee ting to ken 5 5 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Seated Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Jesus, you claim to be way, truth, and life. Grant that I might be undaunted by cost of following you as I consider reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to life that you promise. Amen. GOSPEL LESSON When Love Comes To Town Luke 3:117 Rev. John Haralson Sermons can be streamed and downloaded at graceseattle.org/resources. Sermon time activity for kids kinder8 years old meets in room 103 during first service sermon. INTERLUDE 7

11 OFFERING The offering is a way for members and friends of Grace Church Seattle to support church s mission and ministry. If you are our guest today, please feel under no compulsion to give. Please let us know you ve joined us today, as well as any comments or prayer requests, by placing your welcome card in offering basket. MUSICAL OFFERING In Labor All Creation Groans The song text below is given for reflection In labor all creation groans till fear and hatred cease, Till human hearts come to believe: In Christ alone is peace. Lyrics: Sister Delores Hufner Music: Traditional 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. 8

12 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Sitting, Standing, or Kneeling Merciful Far, give grace to your church, that she would be a faithful witness to healing power of Christ, bringing hope and forgiveness of sins to all peoples. May those gared here continue to be richly blessed by proclamation of your Son s healing word. (Please pray silently for church.) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Righteous Lord, fill us with your Spirit amidst difficult and challenging problems in our city and nation: gentrification, homelesness, lack of affordable housing, mental illness, mass incarceration, racial justice, loneliness, immigration, unborn. Grant us your Spirit of wisdom, compassion, and justice. Lead us, people of this congregation, to live lives of kindness, kindness, and sacrificial love. May we be your agents of justice and healing on earth. Let your light shine through us, our Lord! (Please pray silently for church.) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Compassionate and healing Far, our world is broken, and we are broken. Let your justice roll down like waters, and your righteousness like an everflowing stream. Bind up bleeding, comfort brokenhearted, make straight that which is bent. Amen! Standing 9

13 Rise Up For Hear As wea will now phan, ing, ven; how Your lone ly Ra chel, will is 2 and she done ry and di stressed; not be con soled. be done be low. and are let for ir Your stran ger who is plead watch men, he is sleep not in to temp ta pised, eyes? cry: 2. will Will Will You You You for is in all who bo dies king dom 3 rise? rise? rise? ing ing. tion, got weep hea For And LetYour are bought come Will Will Will ten, for ing. How ven, let re chil dai fu gee and dren in our ly bread be op pressed; For and sold? And and grow; Lead while Do but You You You in You de 1. sul see li ted m ver and with us, she it or keep gi us des Your we rise? Hear how rise? Rise up! Rise up! The earth will fear Lord when You a venge poor. May Your king dom come O rise up! 3. w As Your rise? Rise up! Rise up! The earth will fear Lord when You a venge poor. And bare Your ho ly arm to keep m safe from harm. May Your king dom come O rise up! Rise up! O rise up! w J J j Ó Ó J J J J j j U Ó Ó Ó 2 3 Isaac Wardell 2011 Bifrost Arts 10

14 THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION Seated Allergenfree communion elements (wafer ingredients: organic brown rice flour, organic white rice flour) are available at center of communion table. To partake, please dip in wine cup on table, n proceed through line. Prayer for Receiving Communion Lord Jesus, your perfect life, death, and resurrection are source of all blessing in this life and life to come. As I eat this bread and drink this cup, renew me in joy and glory of knowing and serving you. I come to this table on 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. Chelsey Scott, Flo Paris, and Kellie Haddock 201 Towhee Records Communion, also called Lord s Supper or Eucharist, is family meal of Christians. We invite all baptized followers of Jesus Christ who acknowledge ir sins against God and ir neighbors and confess ir need for 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, church. If you would like prayer during communion, intercessors will be available at front and back of sanctuary to pray with you. COMMUNION MUSIC All Ye Refugees The song text below is given for reflection I am One, earth is my handmade work The skies I laid m wide, beauty unfurled Horizon to horizon Creation to creation, sings you home (Chorus) Welcome home, gar round all ye refugees, come in. Oh refugee, I did not cast you out In death and broken ground, Salvation springs My body and my blood, healing that you need Come and receive (Chorus) Watch and wait and see, what is yet to be Watch and wait and see, for morning Go out in joy and join great procession The mountains and heav ns all will rejoice horizon to horizon, creation to creation horizon to horizon, creation to creation With one voice (Chorus) 11

15 Take Us, O Lord O Hear How to take Hear how How well O O O how how deep his he he takes breaks wounds weight voice name he cross; curse; wears; from re he sounds. us. knows: how he drinks how he cries what a name m cup out: to find: O Hear How O O writ how how deep how how ten to make "See, it that name he he lifts cries scars he he up forms pays on a place for is fin ished before him, it up a he loud. shows. cost; words. palms, us. now!" mine! Standing # # # c j Ó j Ó # # # # # # j Ó j Ó (go to Verse 2) # # # Take us, O Lord, and all we have known. Shape us, O # # # 6 j j c Lord, and form us in to your own! Take ev 'ry heart, and know ev 'ry # # # 6 j j c Ó # # # j Ó j Ó Ó j sin. Break us, O Lord, that we may be whole a gain! 2. Ó 6 j j c Ó Break us, O Lord, that we may be whole a gain! j 1. Isaac Wardell 2011 Bifrost Arts BENEDICTION 1 Thessalonians 5:232 Now may God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Amen! SENDING Let us go forth and serve world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! 12

16 ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS See our full calendar at graceseattle.org/events/calendar Sign up for our list Sacred Road Mission Trip 2017 July 29th to August 5th, It's time to register! It's our 6th year and space is limited. If you plan on going, are unsure, or wish to be involved from home, please attend informational meeting on February 12th at 11:30 a.m.. Registration deadline is: February 19th. The cost is $325 (includes meals, lodging, and transportation). Please contact Bob Kelley if you have any furr questions. Ash Wednesday March 1, 7pm. Join us in observing beginning of season of Lent. Nursery and Grace Kids activities available for ages 6 months3 years. Women s Retreat 2017 March As children we often imagine life to be a series of one graduation after anor sort of a straight line up leading to more and more happiness and fulfillment. There is often very little preparation for navigating unexpected twists and turns that life takes, and we can find ourselves confused and uncertain about how to make sense of it all. The story of God is filled with women just like us who had hopes and dreams and found mselves in midst of a story much bigger than (and very different from) ir own plans. During our women s retreat this year we will talk about some of common seasons we travel through as women and what it looks like to stay engaged with our own hearts and with heart of God. We will also hear from three women who are in different seasons of life about unique challenges and gifts of ir season as well as ways y have encountered God s love and invitation to m. You won t want to miss this amazing time toger! To register, visit Adult Christian Formation Series 10:30 AM To many of us, Bible can be daunting and seemingly impossible to understand. Or, for ors, we can become so familiar with story of God that it becomes somewhat disconnected from reality of our daytoday lives. God s story is a compelling description of reality of our human existence, and it is has everything to do with our life here and now. During this 10week class, Understanding and Living God s Story: Connecting our Head and Heart, John Haralson and Debbie Smith will retell big story of God and connect story to practical issues and questions we face as we live or six days of week. This will be a great class for people who are new to faith as well as those who have been a Christian all ir life! Looking To Join A Community Group? If you are new to Grace or haven t joined a community group yet and would like to do so, please contact Debbie Smith to learn more about groups and for guidance about which group would be best fit for you. Contact: debbie@graceseattle.org. Volunteers Needed For Grace Kids Jesus said, Let little children come to me and do not hinder m, for to such belongs kingdom of heaven. Please help us make Grace a place where all children are welcomed, known, and loved. You can start by serving once or twice a month with our under 5 years old crowd. To start application process, please contact Matt Johnson at matt@graceseattle.org. Artists' Way Group 7 PM The Artist's Way group is a garing of artists for fellowship and discussion based on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, which takes readers through a 12 week course to explore ir inner creativity. The Artist's Way group is open to all adults, wher you see yourself as an artist or not. We will be meeting every Thursday evening at Grace offices from 7:009:00pm, starting January 19. For more info or questions, Allyson Darakjian at allyson@graceseattle.org. The Veritas Forum is Hiring Area Directors Started at Harvard in 1992, Veritas Forums are hosted by coalitions of Christian fellowships at over 130 leading schools to engage students and faculty in discussions about life's hardest questions and modern relevance of Jesus to those questions. Currently, The Veritas Forum is looking to hire one to two fulltime area directors based in Seattle or anor strategic city in North America. For more information and a full job description, visit WAYS TO GET CONNECTED Parish fellowships What is a parish? A parish is a neighborhood or collection of neighborhoods that are proximate to each or. Each parish has a parish captain who is responsible for coordinating quarterly parish fellowships for people who live within parish. These fellowships are a great opportunity for new people to connect with ors from Grace and for regular attendees and members to get toger for an informal time of fun and fellowship toger. To be added to your parish list, contact your parish captain (see page 15) 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 toger for year (SeptemberMay) for purpose of growing in relationship with God and each or. Community groups are located throughout city, and are hosted and led by various members of Grace community. CGs spend time in some form of study/ discussion and prayer as well as fellowship. To see list of available groups and/or register for a CG, visit our website ( and click on link for community group registration. If you have questions about community groups, contact Debbie Smith at debbie@graceseattle.org. 13

17 ONGOING EVENTS GROUPS Book Club 10:30 AM February 25: Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin March 17: Death in Venice by Thomas Mann April 15: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead May 20: State of Wonder by Anne Patchett June 17: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Delicious food and discussion of awardwinning literature. For information on meeting locations, contact Amy Grooms at amy@graceseattle.org Infertility Support Group No matter where you are in 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 anor as we face se difficult battles. We would love for you to join us. Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com Play Group Meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at church. The group will be hosted in Fremont in an area with plenty of parking. Contact Katie Truelove for specific location details. Contact: Katie Truelove katie.e.truelove@gmail.com Women s Garings Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com Grace Kids Facebook Page For latest news, messages and resources, check out Grace Kids Facebook page at: Seattle / Capitol Hill Women s Shelter Because of almost 20% increase in people without homes, First AME Church is hosting a new women s shelter in collaboration with Union Gospel Mission, Grace Seattle and or area churches. There is much to be done on a daily basis: cooking meals, helping out in evening and mornings, laundry, etc. Find out how you can help by contacting Gabriela. Contact: Gabriela gabriela@graceseattle.org Lifelong DRIVERS NEEDED! Grace Seattle delivers premade meals and groceries on Saturdays to vulnerable seniors and individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and/or or chronic diseases. We ve had several volunteers step back on regular routes and several move recently, leaving us short handed. Please let us know if you would like more information or would like to be part of delivery team. Contact: Jordan Klekamp jordan@graceseattle.org Website: lifelong.org Mary's Place Empowers homeless women, children and families to reclaim ir lives by providing shelter, nourishment, resources, healing and hope in a safe community. Every first and third Wednesday evening, folks at Grace read books with kids who sleep at Mary's Place shelter in Bell Town. We'd love for you to join us! Contact: Sarah Dietz sarahdietz@comcast.net Website: marysplaceseattle.org Meals Ministry Serves Grace community members with food delivery in case of shortterm needs, such as injuries, illnesses, and new children. Volunteers are added to an list and asked to serve as y are able when needs arise. Currently additional volunteers are needed to help serve 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 prayer team will be stationed at front and back of sanctuary to pray with you during communion time. The prayer team will also meet quarterly to pray toger for needs of our church, city and world. Contact: Hear Andrews prayer@graceseattle.org 1

18 PARISH FELLOWSHIPS Since our congregation draws from a wide geographic area, parish model provides a way for people to connect with people who live near m. There is greatest opportunity for organic connection and time toger when people are proximate to one anor. 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 Grace community. If you are uncertain which parish your neighborhood is in, contact Debbie Smith at debbie@graceseattle.org. Parish Number Neighborhood Parish Captains Contact 1 Ballard, Fremont, Phinney Ridge, Green Lake, Wallingford 2 Blueridge, Crown Hill, Greenwood, North Beach, Licton Springs 3 Bitterlake, Broadview, Edmonds, Everett, Haller Lake, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Woodinville Ben Callie Salzman Aaron Rebecca Zide Tassie Eric DeMoney Olivia Jones calliesalzman@gmail.com rebeccafdot@gmail.com oliviajones87@gmail.com Lake City, Maple Leaf, Northgate, Pinehurst Sabrina Fordyce sfordyce@spu.edu 5 Bryant, Laurelhurst, Ravenna, Roosevelt, U District, Windermere 6 Hawthorne Hills, Sand Point, View Ridge, Wedgwood Lydia Landrey Adrianne Ogelsby Scott Jane Ickes lydia@graceseattle.org sbicke@gmail.com 7 Magnolia, Queen Anne, Westlake Jordan Josh Klekamp jordan@graceseattle.org 8 Eastlake, Lower Capitol Hill, South Lake Union 9 Madison Park, Madison Valley, Madrona, Montlake, Portage Bay, Upper Capitol Hill 10 Central District, Downtown, First Hill, Leschi, Mercer Island 11 Arbor Heights, Burien, Delridge, Fauntleroy, Highland Park, South Park, West Seattle, Westwood 12 Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Hillman City, Kent, Mt. Baker, Rainier Valley, Renton, Seward Park, Tacoma 13 Eastside (Bellevue, Redmond, Sammamish, etc.) Ben Ahern Jenny James Sarah Hurt Abby St. Hillaire Nicole Herring Ruth Chase bgahern@gmail.com jenny@graceseattle.org sarahwhurt@gmail.com abby@graceseattle.org neherring@yahoo.com ruth.e.chase@gmail.com 15

19 SERMON TEXT Luke 3:117 [1] In fifteenth year of reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his bror Philip tetrarch of region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, [2] during high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, word of God came to John son of Zechariah in wilderness. [3] And he went into all region around Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. [] As it is written in book of words of Isaiah prophet, The voice of one crying in wilderness: Prepare way of Lord, make his paths straight. [5] Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and crooked shall become straight, and rough places shall become level ways, [6] and all flesh shall see salvation of God. [7] He said refore to crowds that came out to be baptized by him, You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from wrath to come? [8] Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, We have Abraham as our far. For I tell you, God is able from se stones to raise up children for Abraham. [9] Even now axe is laid to root of trees. Every tree refore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into fire. [10] And crowds asked him, What n shall we do? [11] And he answered m, Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise. [12] Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do? [13] And he said to m, Collect no more than you are authorized to do. [1] Soldiers also asked him, And we, what shall we do? And he said to m, Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages. [15] As people were in expectation, and all were questioning in ir hearts concerning John, wher he might be Christ, [16] John answered m all, saying, I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. [17] His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gar wheat into his barn, but chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. 16

20 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 2/05 Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 2/12 Sixth Sunday After The Epiphany Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 2/19 Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM No Christian Formation Classes Extended Fellowship 2/26 Last Sunday After The Epiphany Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor john@graceseattle.org Debbie Smith, Community Formation Director debbie@graceseattle.org Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director jess@graceseattle.org Matt Johnson, Grace Kids, Interim Director matt@graceseattle.org Catie Stroethoff, Ministry Administrator catie@graceseattle.org Noni Wilson, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@graceseattle.org Ginny Holladay, Grace Kids Host Allyson Darakjian, ArtistinResidence allyson@graceseattle.org 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 World abby@graceseattle.org Jo Taniguchi, Premarital Mentoring taniguchijo@gmail.com ELDERS Adam Schuyler adam@graceseattle.org Darik Taniguchi darik@graceseattle.org Nat Taylor nat@graceseattle.org Dan Huie on sabbatical DEACONS Hear Andrews hear@graceseattle.org Rebecca Ifland rebecca@graceseattle.org Coleen Marta coleen@graceseattle.org Tamarack Randall tamarack@graceseattle.org Grace Weigel grace@graceseattle.org Lee Grooms on sabbatical Bob Montgomery 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 belief that historic Christian gospel is true, compelling, and transformative. Worship Location 1300 E Aloha St Seattle, WA Office Location 00 E Pine, Suite 215 Seattle, WA graceseattle.org office@graceseattle.org