Advent Week 4 Order of Worship December 18, :00 am and 11:30 am

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1 Advent Week 4 Order of Worship December 18, :00 am and 11:30 am

2 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 1300 E Aloha St First Service 9:00am Christian Formation 10:30am Second Service 11:30am 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 Room 103 Sermon Activity CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 10:30am Sanctuary THE WAY OF PEACE: ADVENT 2016 Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79 Dear Friends, Peace is an often misunderstood word. By peace, we can sometimes mean the absence of conflict. When a war ends, nations sign a peace treaty. Similarly, when we are stressed out, we long for some peace and quiet, and by this we mean an absence of turmoil or tension. By peace, we can also mean something (or someone) that brings us happiness. At peace can describe how we feel after we have eaten a really great meal or finished an excellent novel. SECOND SERVICE Nursery 6 months - 3 years But, in the Bible, peace is much deeper, richer and far more complex. Peace describes a rich and fertile situation where all relationships are flourishing in the way God intended them to be. When the Bible uses the concept peace, it means many things happening at once: People in right relationship with God, their Creator and Savior, People in right relationship with themselves, People in right relationship with one another, and People in right relationship with creation. Finding the path to peace is so often hard to do. Our culture is constantly offering to us lifestyles and choices that promise peace, but in reality can never deliver on those promises. And, because of our own uncertainty, pride, and shame, we can often be easily led astray in our search for peace. This year during Advent* and Christmas, we are going to be looking at texts from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. God spoke through Isaiah giving Israel, the ancient people of God, and ultimately us his promises of peace. God desires for us to walk in his ways of peace, and shows us the way to peace requires us to draw near to him. So, don t give into the temptation towards self-protective cynicism or mindless holiday distraction. This Advent season, let us come to the Lord and ask him to show us the way. Let us worship! (*For those new to the church calendar, Advent is the 4 weeks immediately preceding Christmas Day. It is a time when we look back to Jesus first coming over 2,000 years ago to begin his reign of peace. It is also a time for us to look forward to his return, when he will consummate his kingdom of peace here on earth.)

3 REFLECTION QUOTES And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. Jesus, John 12:32 Christ is his own attraction, Christ is the only trumpet that you want to trumpet Christ. Preach the gospel, and the congregation will come of themselves. Charles Spurgeon Something has me Oh something has me Acting like someone I don't wanna be Something has me Oh something has me Acting like someone I know isn't me Ill with want and poisoned by this ugly greed The Avett Brothers, Ill with Want Is Jesus with us? Even as we stammer to name our well-rehearsed sins? Is he with us still? According to the Scriptures, he knew us as we are before he came, and still he chose to come. Scott Cairns 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.

4 Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices for the duration of the worship service. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PRELUDE Immanuel: God With Us Seated Jess Alldredge Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh were 3 of the 12 tribes of Israel. In this Psalm, it is a way of asking God to come and visit his people here in this congregation today. 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. CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 80:1-3 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up your might and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved! Standing 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. Isaac Wardell 2009 New Jerusalem Music Messiah 3 & # 4 & # & # & # Oh come!oh come Mes - si - ah! Oh come our Al - le - lu - ia! Oh sing! Oh sing Ho -san - na! Oh come! Mes - si - ah come! Com Sor œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ Œ Œ œ œ œ œ - fort and joy, Al-pha O - me - ga He. œ œ œ œ - row and toil no long -er ru - lers - be. Œ Œ Œ 1

5 LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Seated Christians adopted the practice of the lighting of candles during Advent in the Middle Ages. Another candle is lit during each of the four Sundays of Advent, signifying hope, love, joy, and peace. LECTIO SACRA Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 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. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! INTERLUDE Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship. music: Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Lena Seeger 2

6 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. CONFESSION OF SIN Adapted from 1 John 1:8-9 & A New Zealand Prayer Book Brothers and sisters, if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. With confidence in the saving work of Christ for us, let us come and tell the truth to God and each other about our sins. Standing Almighty and merciful God, we have sinned against you, in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with all our heart. We have not loved others as you have loved us. We are truly sorry. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be. That we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, through Jesus Christ our Savior. (You are invited to confess your sins silently) RECEIVING OF GRACE Adapted from Colossians 1 God has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints of light. God has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins. May the peace of Christ be with you! And also with you! 3

7 When Morning Lights the Eastern Skies (Psalm 143) & 11 & 16 & Œ Œ Ó Lord, lift me vive Your my Your my Let To May Re mer - cy show; soul will soul to to and You; heed; bless, - 5 œ œ œ œ Œ me You, your deem Œ your O good me œ œ œ When Teach You For Œ morn me are Your On For And And - ing lights the way my God; name'ssake, You re - in in a fuge the Your kind - ness know. Lord I go. She - pherd lead. from dis - tress. the that to O œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ east I you grac - lone from right my the and faith - ful - ern skies, should go; I pray; -cious Lord, œ œ œ hope re - cru - el per - fect - ness and 6 O I Teach Re - lies, foe way love Benjamin P. Smith 2010 Grace Church Seattle THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Seated Joseph Luke Desmond Marino Maile Smith Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS Profession of Faith from The Book of Church Order, 57-5 Seated 1. Do you believe that you are created in the image of God, that he loves and delights in you as his child, and that he has made you a bearer of his love and blessing into the world? 2. Do you acknowledge yourself to be a sinner in the sight of God, justly deserving his displeasure, and without hope except through His sovereign mercy? 3. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus as the Son of God and savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon him alone for salvation as he is offered in the Gospel? 4. Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes a follower of Christ? 5. Do you promise to support the church in its worship and work to the best of your ability? 6. Do you submit yourself to the government and discipline of the Church, and do you promise to strive for its purity and peace? These vows are adapted from the Book of Church Order of the Presbyterian Church in America. Members Received Today Taylor Dawson Sandra Dawson Chad Gardner Alex Gardner Jonathan Griffith Jeremy Herring Nicole Herring Chase Landry Lydia Landrey Vermont Lasmarias Erika Lasmarias Joseph Luke Jordan Mason Brittany Mason Carleigh Romeis Cole Ryan Samantha Ryan Maile Smith Andrew Wheeler 4

8 LITANY OF PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH Standing O God the Father, from whom the whole church in heaven and earth is named; O God the Son, who lives as head over the church; O God the Holy Spirit, who gathers and perfects the church; O Holy Trinity, eternal love: Have mercy upon us. That it may please you to strengthen and enlarge your holy Church in every land, and to unite all those who profess and call themselves Christians in faith and hope and charity: We ask you, good Lord. That your Church may strive, not for its own safety, but for the world s salvation, seeking only your kingdom and your righteousness: We ask you, good Lord. That you will grant to all those who lead in this congregation the spirit of wisdom, power, and love, and call many more to the work of your ministry: We ask you, good Lord. That, regardless of the praise or contempt of the world, your Church may worship and adore you in spirit and in truth: We ask you, good Lord. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Jess Alldredge 2016 Grace Church Seattle On Earth As It Is In Heaven q &b b 4 œ j œ œ œ Œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ Your king - dom come, your will be done, on &b b 4 œ œ œ œ œ j Œ œ œ œ earth as it is in hea - ven. 5

9 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Seated GOSPEL LESSON Isaiah 7:1-17 God With Us Rev. John Haralson Sermons can be streamed and downloaded at graceseattle.org/resources. Sermon time activity for kids kinder-8 years old meets in room 103 during the first service sermon. INTERLUDE 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. 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 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 the offering basket. Cello Suite in G Major Seth Ifland: Cello Music: J.S. Bach 9 AM WELCOMING OUR CHILDREN TO THE LORD S SUPPER Simon Baldridge Timothy Ickes Annalyn Ifland Zachary Lee Desmond Marino Coen Marston Jared Sum 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. 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 11:30 AM AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Nicene Creed Standing Adopted in the 4th Century, the Nicene Creed is the most universally affirmed creed among Christian churches. What do we believe? We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. Catholic refers to the true Christian church at all times and in all places. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 7

11 Trinity Song &b b b & bb b 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Ho Ho - ly Fa - ther, Son, and Spi - rit. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ - ly Com-mu - nion, Three - in - One. & bb 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. Sandra McCracken 2016 Drink Your Tea Music THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION 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 and back of the sanctuary to pray with you. Simeon s Song (The song text below is given for reflection) Lord I go in peace; your word fulfilled. My eyes have seen salvation s dawn. 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. You ve prepared a light for all to see; the promised one, your glorious son. Jess Alldredge 2016 Grace Church Seattle Joy to the world, the Lord is come! 8

12 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Charles Wesley, 1744 Rowland H. Prichard, 1830 BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24-26 Standing The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. SENDING Guide Our Feet Jess Alldredge 2016 Grace Church Seattle & 6 8 œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ J œ œ & œ œ œ œ Give light to all who sit in the dark, and œ œ J œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ j œ Œ Œ Œ œ j guide our feet in - to the way of peace. Give œ J 9

13 ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS See our full calendar at graceseattle.org/events/calendar Sign up for our list Christmas Pageant 10:30 AM Sanctuary Join us as we watch our kids act out the story of the first Christmas at the Christmas Pageant. This will be held during extended fellowship. Servers Needed Christmas Eve We need volunteers to help set-up before the Christmas Eve services. This would mean coming three hours before the first service (2-5 pm). Delicious treats will be provided! If you would be willing to help with these needs, please contact Allyson Darakjian at allyson@graceseattle.org. Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols Services Saturday, December 24, 5 PM & 7 PM Join us at either service as we celebrate the birth of Jesus by reading through various portions of scripture and singing carols together. Grace Kids available for ages 6 months - 3 years old during 5PM service only. Cookies and fellowship in between services. One Worship Service on Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, 9 AM Due to the holiday, there will be only one worship service on Christmas Day and there will not be any Christian Formation Classes. Deacons Fund Collection on Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, 2016 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. That Sunday, all giving during the worship 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 on Christmas Day, you can mail a check to the church office (400 E Pine St, Suite 215) and designate if for the Deacons' Fund. Year-End Giving to Grace If you want your financial contributions to count towards 2016, please bring it to church by December 25th or mail it in (postmarked by December 31st). Also, if you want to gift stock and avoid paying capital gains taxes, you can give to grace through the PCA Foundation, our denomination s financial services agency at pcafoundation.com/resources/giving/ Artists' Way Group Thursdays, starting January 19, 7 PM The Artist's Way group is a gathering 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 their inner creativity. The book was written to assist people in gaining self-confidence in harnessing their creative talents and skills. The Artist's Way group is open to all adults, whether you see yourself as an artist or not. We will be meeting every Thursday evening at the Grace offices from 7:00-9:00pm, starting January 19. For more info or questions, Allyson at allyson@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 and back of the sanctuary to pray with you during communion time. The prayer team will also meet quarterly to pray together for the needs of our church, city and world. Contact Heather Andrews at prayer@graceseattle.org if you're interested in being a part of this ministry. Women s Retreat 2017 SAVE THE DATE: March The theme for this year s retreat is Seasons of a Woman s Life and will be held March at the Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center. This is a great chance to get to know other women at Grace and enjoy a weekend of connecting and refreshment. Registration will open at the end of January - stay tuned for details! Sacred Road Mission Trip 2017 SAVE THE DATE: July 29th to August 5th, We are excited to announce our 6th year partnering with Sacred Road Ministries on the Yakama Indian Reservation. Don t miss out on this incredible opportunity to love our first neighbors well. More information coming soon! Contact: Bob and Donna Kelley the.kelleys@mac.com 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 and/or register for a CG, visit our website ( and click on the link for community group registration. If you have questions about community groups, contact Debbie Smith at debbie@graceseattle.org. 10

14 ONGOING EVENTS & GROUPS SERVING Adult Christian Formation Series Will Resume January 22nd. To many of us, the Bible can be daunting and seemingly impossible to understand. Or, for others, we can become so familiar with the story of God that it becomes somewhat disconnected from the reality of our day-to-day lives. God s story is a compelling description of the reality of our human existence, and it is has everything to do with our life here and now. During this 10-week class, Understanding and Living God s Story: Connecting our Head and Heart, John Haralson and Debbie Smith will re-tell the big story of God and connect the story to the practical issues and questions we face as we live the other six days of the week. This will be a great class for people who are new to faith as well as those who have been a Christian all their life! Book Club 10:30 AM December: NO MEETING January 21: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow 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 Play Group Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the church. Contact: Ruth Haubenstock haubenstockr@gmail.com 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 / Capitol Hill Women s Shelter Because of the almost 20% increase in people without homes, First AME Church is hosting a new women s shelter in collaboration with the Union Gospel Mission, Grace Seattle and other area churches. There is much to be done on a daily basis: cooking meals, helping out in the 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 pre-made meals and groceries on Saturdays to vulnerable seniors and individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and/or other 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 the delivery team. Contact: Jordan Klekamp jordan@graceseattle.org Website: lifelong.org Mary's Place Empowers homeless women, children and families to reclaim their 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 the kids who sleep at the 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 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 Serve Our Children And Families 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. You can start by serving once or twice a month with our under 5 years old crowd. They are really wonderful people that inspire our community's faith. Please contact Matt to start the application process. Immediate help needed in the nursery at first and second services. Contact: Matt Johnson matt@graceseattle.org 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 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 Ben & Callie Salzman Aaron & Rebecca Zide Tassie & Eric DeMoney calliesalzman@gmail.com rebeccafdot@gmail.com 3 Bitterlake, Broadview, Edmonds, Everett, Haller Lake, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Woodinville Olivia Jones oliviajones87@gmail.com 4 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 12

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19 SERMON TEXT Isaiah 7:1-17 [1] In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah the king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to wage war against it, but could not yet mount an attack against it. [2] When the house of David was told, Syria is in league with Ephraim, the heart of Ahaz and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake before the wind. [3] And the LORD said to Isaiah, Go out to meet Ahaz, you and Shear-jashub your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool on the highway to the Washer's Field. [4] And say to him, Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint because of these two smoldering stumps of firebrands, at the fierce anger of Rezin and Syria and the son of Remaliah. [5] Because Syria, with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has devised evil against you, saying, [6] Let us go up against Judah and terrify it, and let us conquer it for ourselves, and set up the son of Tabeel as king in the midst of it, [7] thus says the Lord GOD: It shall not stand, and it shall not come to pass. [8] For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. And within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered from being a people. [9] And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all. [10] Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: [11] Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. [12] But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. [13] And he said, Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? [14] Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. [15] He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. [16] For before the boy knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you dread will be deserted. [17] The LORD will bring upon you and upon your people and upon your father's house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah the king of Assyria! 16

20 WORSHIP SCHEDULE 12/18 Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Christmas Pageant 10:30 AM Receive New Members Receive Children to Lord s Supper Baptism 12/24 Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols 5 PM and 7 PM Fellowship in between services 12/25 Christmastide Christmas Day Worship Service 9 AM No Christian Formation Classes 1/01 Christmastide Pastor Drew Burdette Preaching Worship Service 9 AM No Christian Formation Classes 1/08 First Sunday After The Epiphany Pastor Carey Anderson Preaching Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Q&A With Pastor Anderson (First AME Church) 10:30 AM 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, Artist-in-Residence allyson@graceseattle.org MINISTRY COORDINATORS Jessica Jakubiak, YCG jakubiak.jessica@gmail.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 Adam Schuyler adam@graceseattle.org Darik Taniguchi darik@graceseattle.org Nat Taylor nat@graceseattle.org Dan Huie on sabbatical DEACONS Heather Andrews heather@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 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