ORDER OF WORSHIP. Sunday, August 10, :00 am and 11:00 am graceseattle.org

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1 ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, August 10, :00 am and 11:00 am graceseattle.org

2 S U M M E R P S A L M S : L E A R N I N G T O P R A Y Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before LORD, our Maker! Psalm 95:6 When we were young, our parents taught us certain patterns of speech. Our parents would teach us to say please, thank you and I m sorry. They knew lifelong importance of becoming skilled in se language forms and heart dispositions. They also knew that we were not born with ability to talk in this way. We had to learn how to do it. It works same way with God. Wher you are a Christian or not, you were not born with innate ability to know how to speak with God. Like children, we have to learn how to speak with God. We learn this language same way we learn any or languages: by hearing and repeating speech of ors. This is how Psalms are a great gift to us. God gave us Psalms to teach us how to pray. They are prayers of or people that we first hear. We n take those prayers into our own mouths and begin to repeat m. This is how we learn to dialog with God. In Psalms, we learn how to say to God, thank you!, you are simply amazing! and I am ready to follow you. We also learn how to cry out to God and say, why? and where have you gone? and I m sorry. The Psalms prepare us to engage with God in every possible life circumstance. Let us worship! WORSHIP SERVICE Sundays, 9:00 am and 11:00 am Meeting in Volunteer Park Seventhday Adventist church building (1300 E Aloha St). NURSERY Available for 6 months to 2 years during worship service. Located in Chapel, next to Sanctuary (upstairs). GRACE KIDS During Worship Service (9:00 am 12:30 pm) (23 years) Room 117 (45 years) Room 119

3 FOR REFLECTION "And I think re's evidence and it's not only reason this evidence exists, but I think it's a huge cause we are most indebt, obese, addicted and medicated adult cohort in U.S. history. The problem is and I learned this from research that you cannot selectively numb emotion. You can't say, here's bad stuff. Here's vulnerability, here's grief, here's shame, here's fear, here's disappointment. I don't want to feel se. I'm going to have a couple of beers and a banana nut muffin. I don't want to feel se...you can't numb those hard feelings without numbing or affects, our emotions. You cannot selectively numb. So when we numb those, we numb joy, we numb gratitude, we numb happiness." Brené Brown, "The Power of Vulnerability" "Addiction goes deeper than obsession and compulsion. It is worship. It is giving my heart and soul over to something that I believe will ease my pain and provide an outlet for my fury at being out of control in a world that hurts me, scares me, or leaves me alone." Sharon Hersh, "The Last Addiction" "Grace bats last." Anne Lamott

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5 S U N D A Y, A U G U S T 1 0, N I N T H S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T S T A N D I N G CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Psalm 36 Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to heavens, your faithfulness to clouds. Your righteousness is like mountains of God; your judgments are like great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices for duration of worship service. Text in bold italics is read toger by entire congregation. Plain text is read by one of worship service leaders. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in shadow of your wings. We feast on abundance of your house, and you give us drink from river of your delights. For with you is fountain of life; in your light do we see light. Amen! HYMN OF HOPE Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing Robert Robinson 1758, John Wyeth 1813 & # # 4 6. Come, Here O Thou I to & # # w heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of by Thy help I m come; And I m constrained to be; Let & # # songs to wan of ar d ring loud rive heart est at to & # # son stran feel net, ger, it, Sung by Wan d ring Prone to w praise, home. Thee. I that Fount raise grace of my how ev ry Eb en great a mer hope, grace Teach Je Prone cy, by now, me sus to nev er Thy like fla from leave ming tongues fold God good a blessingez er; Hith er Tune my debt or Dai ly ceasing, Call for pleasure, fett er, Bind Saf ely my some sought wan a of I mel me der, w bove; God: love; od when Lord, ious a I Praise He, to Here s my & # #. Ó w mount! res heart, I m cue O fixed me take up from and it, ger, it, Mount In Seal of ter it on danseal God s un chang ing posed His prec for Thy courts ious a love. blood. bove. 'Ebenezer' means 'stone of help' in Hebrew. It was a stone marker that prophet Samuel used to remind God's people how God had helped m. See I Sam 7:12. S E A T E D O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 1

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 Jeremiah 2:413 Hear word of LORD, O house of Jacob, and all clans of house of Israel. Thus says LORD: What wrong did your fars find in me that y went far from me, and went after worthlessness, and became worthless? They did not say, Where is LORD who brought us up from land of Egypt, who led us in wilderness, in a land of deserts and pits, in a land of drought and deep darkness, in a land that none passes through, where no man dwells? And I brought you into a plentiful land to enjoy its fruits and its good things. But when you came in, you defiled my land and made my heritage an abomination. The priests did not say, Where is LORD? Those who handle law did not know me; shepherds transgressed against me; prophets prophesied by Baal and went after things that do not profit. Therefore I still contend with you, declares LORD, and with your children's children I will contend. For cross to coasts of Cyprus and see, or send to Kedar and examine with care; see if re has been such a thing. Has a nation changed its gods, even though y are no gods? But my people have changed ir glory for that which does not profit. Be appalled, O heavens, at this; be shocked, be utterly desolate, declares LORD, for my people have committed two evils: y have forsaken me, fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for mselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water. The word of Lord! Thanks be to God! O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 2

7 INTERLUDE S T A N D I N G Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship. CONFESSION OF SIN Adapted from Psalm 25 Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, for y have been from of old. Do not remember sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness sake, O LORD! Good and upright is LORD; refore he instructs sinners in way. 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. For your name s sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve troubles of my heart, and bring me out of my distress. Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins. (You are invited to confess your sins silently.) RECEIVING OF GRACE Adapted from Ephesians 2 By grace we have been saved through faith. And this is not our own doing; it is gift of God, Not a result of our works, so that no one may boast. For we are God s workmanship, Created in Christ Jesus for good works, Which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in m. Amen. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 3

8 HYMN OF MERCY Christ, Whose Glory Fills Skies & # 4 4 & # & # & # Charles Wesley, 1740 Bobby Krier & Justin Ruddy 2012 Castle Island Hymns 1. Christ, whose glory fills skies; Christ, true, only Light, Sun of Righteous ness, a rise, triumph over shades of night. Dayspring Joy less Dark till from is on high, be near. days re turn, and cheer less y in is ward light im But And morn, part, Daystar in my heart ap pear. till Thy mercy's beams I see, un glad my a ccompa nied by eyes, and warm my & # { Refrain } Ó Œ J & # Son he shines, at Far's side, and in darkness, he is God withus, by his Spirit; comforter and friend, comforter and friend. 1. Thee; heart. 2. & # 3 3 w & # friend. Visit n this soul of mine, pierce gloom of sin and grief. Fill me, Ra di ance di vine, & # Œ sca Œ Ó tter all my un be lief. Œ Ó Œ Œ j Œ Ó 4 Œ Ó Œ Ó Œ Œ j w Œ w Œ j (2nd time back to Refrain) (And ) O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 4

9 PRAYING THE PSALMS Psalm 36 Transgression speaks to wicked deep in his heart; re is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good. He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil. Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to heavens, your faithfulness to clouds. Your righteousness is like mountains of God; your judgments are like great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in shadow of your wings. They feast on abundance of your house, and you give m drink from river of your delights. For with you is fountain of life; in your light do we see light. Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to upright of heart! Let not foot of arrogance come upon me, nor hand of wicked drive me away. There evildoers lie fallen; y are thrust down, unable to rise. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 5

10 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. 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. HYMN OF GRACE Satisfied & c Œ. & Œ. & Œ. & Œ. & Œ. & j Poor I Feed ing All my Well of j Some Till For Bread j But Longed That Un thing my a of my I told j On On Of My J & Œ. ly ly Re Hal le lu Ó j Œ so long has craved! my soul's long was, on life wa that strength drink life dust soul hoped wealth mocked still thirst deem. Œ J jah! Clara Tear Williams 1875 (rev. Karl Digerness 1997) Phillip Peterson 2004 Grace Church Seattle j and sought filth I ter, ev for a had er rich round pant spring j j would was from so sa al some rich j I for would that tis most cool and ga some quench nev j my to I er Œ ings, soul's hun felt is Œ. J He has found Œ. j sad ger with to Through His blood fy, gone, spring, free, cry. on. in. me.. Œ J Ó Œ. me j es, me, ed ing, red thing er Ó Ó Ó. round bet burn fail j me ter, ing Œ eth, The One my soul Jesus sa I am now Œ tisfies saved. Ó S E A T E D 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. GOSPEL LESSON Addiction, Idolatry, and Grace Psalm 36 Rev. John Haralson Grace Kids order of worship is available in lobby for kids 5 years old and up. Sermon activities for kids resumes September 21. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 6

11 INTERLUDE 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 comment card in offering basket. S T A N D I N G AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Adapted from Ephesians 1 Praise be to God and Far of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ! Brors and sisters, what are blessings God has given us in Christ? He chose us in Christ before creation of world. In love, he predestined us for adoption as his sons and daughters through Jesus Christ. He has loved us first with a strong and steadfast love. Through blood of Christ, he has forgiven us of all of our sins: sins of yesterday, sins of today, sins of tomorrow. To praise of his glorious grace, we stand before him clean and holy. He has marked us as his own by sending Holy Spirit. The Spirit dwells within us, bringing God s love deep within us. The Spirit is God s pledge to us that he will finish work he has started. What can we say in response to such love? Glory be to Far. Glory be to Son. Glory be to Spirit. Amen! O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 7

12 Gloria Patri, 2nd cent. Gloria Karl Patri, Digerness, 2nd cent Gloria Patri & # # & # # & # # & # # Œ Œ Glory be to Fa r, glory be to Son, Glo ry be to Spi rit, Three in One. As it was in be gin ing it will be for ev er A men, A men, A men. Gloria Patri S E A T E D j Ó Karl Digerness, 2009 Œ 2 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. 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 eir wine (taller cup) or grape juice (shorter cup) on table, n proceed through line. THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION 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. Fairest Lord Jesus 4 & # # 4 & # # & # # & # # 1. Fair 2. Fair 3. Fair 4. Beau O robed and Son Thee Je Je Glo my makes all and soul's for est are is ti thou in all of Lord ful of will I sus is sus shines ry and glo woe an e ry, ful gels ver Je mea sun Sa God bloom twin God che fair brigh ho joy, heart heaven more S T A N D I N G j sus, dows, shine, vior! and ing kling and rish, er, ter, nor, and to can be rul fair fair Lord man garb star Son Thee Je Je praise, er er er of of still still all will sus sus a crown. sing. boast. thine. of ry of all I is shines do na wood moon na Son, spring: host: Man! ho pu pu ra Anonymous ture, lands, light, tions! Œ w nor, thou, rer who rer than tion, now 7 O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 8

13 BENEDICTION Adapted from Ephesians 3 Out of his glorious riches may God strengn you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, toger with all Lord s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is love of Christ. Amen! SENDING Let us go forth and serve world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! Sermons can be streamed and downloaded at graceseattle.org/sermons 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. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 9

14 C O N N E C T ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Support Emerald Hymns Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs Grace Church Seattle is making an album of original songs written for and by our church! We are raising money to make album and If you'd like to learn more or support project, go Indiegogo link below. $10 will get you a preorder of album, but re are many more great offers for your support. Website: (or go to Indiegogo.com and search "Emerald Hymns".) Contact: Jess Alldredge (jess@graceseattle.org) How to Connect with People at Grace this Summer The primary way to experience community at Grace is through Community Group ministry. However, Community Groups take a break over summer to give leaders and hosts a break. For people new to Grace, question of how to connect during summer months is a good one: Some Community Groups have occasional summer events. If you see a group on next page that interests you, do reach out. Refreshed Community Group listings will be in Order of Worship later this summer. Take a look and plan ahead for fall. In between services, join folks in lobby for coffee. It's not uncommon for people to group up for lunch after church. The following pages are full of events and or ways to get connected. Contact: Matt Parzybok (matt@graceseattle.org) Grace Gallery Artist Reception and Sales Thursday, August 14, 5:008:00 pm, Grace office, 400 E. Pine Street. Join us for a Grace Gallery show with featured artist Jeni Nelson. Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) How can we better foster faith in hearts of children at Grace and support one anor to that end? Plan to attend one, or more, 30minute training sessions listed below based on group you currently work with or are considering working with. Where: Fellowship hall downstairs Time: 10:2510:55 am August 3 nursery teams August 10 Toddler teams August 17 PreKKindergarten teams August 24 1st6th grade teams Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Churchwide Retreat September We will be having a churchwide retreat at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. This is a great time to build existing relationships and form new ones. Dr. Chuck DeGroat from Newbigin House of Studies in San Francisco will be teaching on how to love difficult people in our lives, including ourselves. Childcare will be provided. Costs are $125 per adult, $25 per child, $300 maximum for families. For assistance with costs, please contact Karyn Frierson (karyn@graceseattle.org). Contact: Renée Huie (reneethuie@comcast.net) Website: campgrace.eventbrite.com See our full events calendar at graceseattle.org/calendar/list Facebook facebook.com/graceseattle 10

15 C O N N E C T COMMUNITY GROUPS Community Groups are places of care and community where we live Christian life toger. Currently groups are on break for Summer, though some still meet for occasional events. For more information or to host or lead a group, please contact Matt Parzybok (matt@graceseattle.org). Bryant Contact: Lee & Amy Grooms (lee@graceseattle.org, ; amy@graceseattle.org, ) Capitol Hill (500 Belmont Ave E) Contact: Rob & Mary McMurray (rdmcmurray@gmail.com, ; mary@graceseattle.org, ) Capitol Hill (2414 E Aloha St) Contact: Claudia Mason (cmason@elliottbaybook.com) Eastlake (2714 Fairview Ave E #103) Contact: Aaron Zide (aaron.zide@gmail.com, ) Maple Leaf (8204 5th Ave NE) Contact: Eric DeMoney (rdemoney@gmail.com) Mt. Baker ( th Ave S) Contact: Tess Trinidade or Emily Evanson (tesstrinidade@gmail.com; emevanson@gmail.com) North Seattle (820 NE 128th St) Contact: Darik & Jo Taniguchi (dariktaniguchi@msn.com, ; taniguchijo@gmail.com, ) North Seattle ( nd Ave NE) Contact: Silas Snider (swsnider@gmail.com) North Seattle/Shoreline ( th Ave NE) Contact: Dan Koch & Jaffrey Bagge (dancoke@gmail.com; jaffreyrose@mac.com) Queen Anne (1404 3rd Ave N, Apt 15) Contact: Laura Bannister or Justin Hawkins (lmbannister@gmail.com, ; ultimatehawk44@yahoo.com, ) Sand Point/View Ridge (4320 NE 58th St) Contact: Edna Parzybok (ednaparz@gmail.com, ) South Seattle ( th Ave S) Contact: Santino Pascua (santinopascua@yahoo.com; ) 11

16 C O N N E C T WOMEN S HAPPY HOUR A quarterly event for women to make new connections. Contact: Karyn Frierson (karyn@graceseattle.org) MEN S GROUP A casual group for men to spend time in fellowship with one anor. Contact: Dan Koch (dancoke@gmail.com) DIACONATE Grace s deacons provide care for needs of church community. Contact: deacons@graceseattle.org PARENTS LIST Connect with or parents and share resources and requests. Group graceparents@googlegroups.com Contact: Linn Haralson (linn@graceseattle.org), Karissa Taylor (karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com) BOOK CLUB We ve been reading fiction books off The New York Times Best Seller list, discussing mes, worldviews, and critiques. Future brunches (Saturdays, 10:30 am 8231 Densmore Ave N) and discussions: August 16 Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell September 20 The Telling Room by Michael Paterniti October 18 The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy by Douglas Adams November 15 The Secret History by Donna Tartt January 24 Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy February 21 Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Group seattlebookgroup@googlegroups.com Contact: Amy Grooms (amy@graceseattle.org) to RSVP or for information INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP Struggling with infertility? You are not alone women impacted by infertility and all of its collateral damage (loneliness, marital strain, anger at God, bitterness, jealousy, body image issues, and everything else) meet regularly to pray for one anor, share our stories, encourage and support one anor as we face se difficult battles that leave us feeling alone. Please contact Karissa Taylor for details on where and when we will be meeting and with any or questions. Contact: Karissa Taylor (karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com) GIVING We can receive automatic contributions from most banks. This is a convenient way to make regular contributions to church on days of month you specify many already give by this method. If you d like help getting set up, office@graceseattle.org. REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (RUF) Our denomination s college ministry has weekly large group meetings at University of Washington with worship, teaching, and fellowship, as well as small groups and many events. If you re a student in Seattle, come join us! Contact: Drew Burdette (drew.burdette@ruf.org) Website: uw.ruf.org 12

17 C U L T I V A T E Prayer Garing This is a great time of community building to pray for God's glory and leading, personal prayer requests, and growth in our church body and city. When: Sunday, 10:15 am Where: Room 102 (at bottom of front stairs directly under chapel) Contact: Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Men's Bible Study We are reading through book of Romans toger. We hope you can join us. Coffee and pastries will be provided. When: Second & Fourth Wednesday, 6:007:00 am. The next meeting is August 13. Where: Grace Seattle Office (400 E Pine St, Suite 215) Contact: Adam Schuyler (adam@graceseattle.org, ) Grace Kids Grace Kids exists to cultivate love of God in lives and hearts of all children that encounter Grace Church Seattle. Each class explores God's story found in scripture and our place in it, and engages in a variety of activities to foster a sense of wonder, worship, and community. When: Every Sunday Where: See inside front cover for class location Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Introduction to Grace Seattle A course offered each Spring and Fall to learn more about our ministry and philosophy. Contact: Mary McMurray (mary@graceseattle.org) 13

18 S E R V E IN OUR CONGREGATION Hospitality: Hospitality ministry needs volunteers! The Coffee ministry needs a few more people to help out with setup or cleanup once a month. The Welcome Table could also use a few volunteers, so if you enjoy meeting new people and making m feel welcome, this ministry could use your gifts. Coffee Ministry Contact: Erin Christensen (erin@graceseattle.org) Welcome Table Contact: Renée Huie, (reneethuie@comcast.net) Serve in Grace Kids Grace Kids needs kind adults to serve as helpers in all our classes. The commitment during summer is once a month during eir worship service. Currently Grace Kids needs: 4 people for nursery 2 people for toddlers 4 people for prek Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.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. Contact: Sara Huey (meals@graceseattle.org) Sound assistance needed! Ever had an interest in recording and mixing live music? Grace is in immediate need of more people to help bolster our sound techs team! No prior experience necessary, just a willingness to learn. Contact: Jess Alldredge (jess@graceseattle.org) Sunday Worship Servers: Greet and usher, read scripture, or help serve communion. Contact: Mary McMurray (mary@graceseattle.org) 14

19 IN SEATTLE Lifelong AIDS Alliance: Grace Seattle delivers premade meals once a week to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and/or or chronic diseases. Contact: Coleen Marta (coleen@graceseattle.org) Website: llaa.org Operation Nightwatch: Join group from Grace that cooks and serves dinner on third Wednesday of each month (7:0010:00 pm) for nonhoused and lowincome people at Operation Nightwatch Dispatch Center in International District. Contact: Miriam Decker (miriammdecker@hotmail.com) Website: seattlenightwatch.org Penny s Place: A ministry of Northwest Family Life, Penny s Place is a shelter for abused women and children. Contact: Hope Brian (baldwin.hope@gmail.com) Website: pennysplace.info Reformed University Fellowship (RUF): Our denomination s college ministry, has weekly large group meetings at University of Washington with worship, teaching, and fellowship, as well as small groups and many events. Contact: Drew Burdette (drew.burdette@ruf.org) Website: uw.ruf.org For more information on serving in Seattle, contact Coleen Marta (coleen@graceseattle.org). IN OUR WORLD Sacred Road Ministries: A ministry that serves our first neighbors on Yakama Reservation in central Washington. Contact : Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Website: sacredroadministries.com Hospitable Heart for China? Have you ever been touched by hospitality? China s scholars are in our midst and eager to connect. One way to show hospitality is by providing a friendly homestay environment for a student or research scholar coming to University of Washington this fall (homestays are typically for 710 days). Contact: Heidi Schuler (nihaoheidi@gmail.com), Campus Ministry Staff, China Outreach Website: Ministries for more information or to receive updates on or ways to show hospitality to Chinese students at UW chinattle.blogspot.com For more information on serving in our world, contact Abby St. Hilaire (abby@graceseattle.org). 15

20 S E R M O N T E X T [1] Transgression speaks to wicked deep in his heart; re is no fear of God before his eyes. [2] For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. [3] The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good. [4] He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil. [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to heavens, your faithfulness to clouds. [6] Your righteousness is like mountains of God; your judgments are like great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. [7] How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in shadow of your wings. [8] They feast on abundance of your house, and you give m drink from river of your delights. [9] For with you is fountain of life; in your light do we see light. [10] Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to upright of heart! [11] Let not foot of arrogance come upon me, nor hand of wicked drive me away. [12] There evildoers lie fallen; y are thrust down, unable to rise. Psalm E Pine St, Suite 215 Seattle, WA graceseattle.org STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor (john@graceseattle.org) Rev. Andy Pelander, Church Planter, West Seattle (andy@allsoulsseattle.org) Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director (jess@graceseattle.org) Heidi Hansen, Grace Kids Director (heidi@graceseattle.org) Mary McMurray, Ministry Administrator (mary@graceseattle.org) ELDERS Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Matt Parzybok (matt@graceseattle.org) Adam Schuyler (adam@graceseattle.org) Darik Taniguchi (darik@graceseattle.org) Nat Taylor (nat@graceseattle.org) MINISTRY COORDINATORS Christian Formation: John Haralson (john@graceseattle.org) Community Groups: Matt Parzybok (matt@graceseattle.org) Hospitality: Erin Christensen (erin@graceseattle.org) Serving Seattle: Coleen Marta (coleen@graceseattle.org) Serving World: Abby St. Hilaire (abby@graceseattle.org) DEACONS Karyn Frierson (karyn@graceseattle.org) Lee Grooms (lee@graceseattle.org) Sarah Voelzke (sarah@graceseattle.org) Bob Montgomery (bob@graceseattle.org)