Order of Worship. September 16, am and 11:30 am

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1 Order of Worship September 16, 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 Toddlers (23): Room 117 PreK: Room 119 GRACE KIDS CHRISTIAN FORMATION 10:30 AM Toddlers: Room 117 PreK: Room 119 Kinder/1st grade: Room 103 2nd grade: Room 120 3rd/th grade: Room 110 5th/6th grade: Room 102 Adults: Fellowship Hall SECOND SERVICE Nursery 6 months 3 years SUMMER 2018 My God, Bones what have I done? These are iconic words of Captain James Tiberias Kirk from movie Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, after Captain Kirk did unthinkable for fans of science fiction TV show and franchise Star Trek he destroyed USS Enterprise which was symbol of inspiration, home and optimism for characters and viewers of beloved program. Destroying Enterprise was like eating cornflakes without milk, or having cheese with no bread or wine; you just can t have Kirk, Spock and Bones without Enterprise! For those of us unfamiliar with pop culture references and shows like Star Trek, I am sure you can resonate with tragedy and heartbreak of being displaced from home, of being disillusioned when once inspired, and pessimistic where re was once optimism. To help guide us on our life s journey, stripped of our normal leadership as a church, we are taking a break from our annual summer survey of Psalms and spending some time with remnant of believers in Old Testament who were stripped of ir normal leadership and displaced from ir own Enterprise, Temple of Living God. This Summer, Grace will focus on books of Haggai and Zechariah that speak to a people who are called to rebuild Temple that was a symbol of inspiration to nations, home to God and his covenant people, and a sign of optimism that one day world would be made right again. After Kirk heartbreakingly stares at Enterprise burning up in atmosphere and asks, What have I done?, Bones replies, What you had to do, what you always do. Turn death into a fighting chance to live.. In Scripture, God allowed destruction of Temple in response to our sin, but through that death His people were reborn. In Christ, His Body, or Temple, (John 2: 19), was destroyed so that in his death we might live. This Summer as we read and reflect, may words of Haggai and Zechariah inspire us all towards true faith and obedience. 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.

3 REFLECTION QUOTES But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in marketplaces and calling to ir playmates, We played flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn. Jesus in Matw 11:1617 When you rolled up in Escalade Saw that truck you gave to valet Knew that it was game when you looked at me Pulling up your sleeve so I could see Rolley bling Saw you later in corner booth Raising up a toast so I would notice you But your heart's a mess Think you outta know Doesn't matter if you're balling out of control You think you gotta keep me iced (You don't) You think I'm gonna spend your cash (I won't) Even if you were broke My love don't cost a thing Think I wanna drive your Benz (I don't) If I wanna floss I got my own Even if you were broke My love don't cost a thing J. Lo, Love Don't Cost a Thing See lonely man re on corner What he's waiting for, I don't know But he waits every day now He's just waiting for something to show And nobody knows him, and nobody cares 'Cause re's no hidin' place There's no hidin' place For you Lookin' everywhere at no one He sees everything and nothing at all, oh When he shouts, nobody listens Where he leads, no one will go, oh Genesis, Man on Corner

4 Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices for duration of worship service. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Exodus 33:15; 3:59 Seated Standing 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. The Lord descended in cloud and stood with him re, and proclaimed name of Lord. And Lord passed before him and proclaimed, The Lord, Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear guilty, visiting iniquity of fars on children and children's children, to third and fourth generation. O LORD, go in midst of us! O LORD, go ahead of us! If your present will not go with us, do not send us forward in our everyday lives without you! Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus! Joachim Neander 1680, Lobe den Herren 1665 trans. Carine Winkworth, Praise To The Lord Almighty 3 1. Praise 2. Praise 3. Praise. Praise King won work in O Shel Sure All health gent dai prais to to to to of drous and me my ters ly that All ye Hast thou Pon der Let and ly ly es who not a A Praise Him in Grant ed in If with His Glad ly for soul, e His hath j hear, seen new men glad what love aye cre ly de a sal sus at be a He He we Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, praise un good life a reign fend dore now how what sound va tain tend fore who who O Al o er doth let Him, for der His ness and and breath, to thy from dor a or dain be friend a dore His de Al His tem sires might peo tion. eth? e. Him. might all pros all He wings, mer come tion! eth, e; Him! y, things per that tion! eth! e; Him; is yea, cy now so thy is j j thy so here with ple draw e er have been near; y can do, ple a gain, 7

5 LECTIO SACRA Micah 6 Seated Hear what Lord says: Arise, plead your case before mountains, and let hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, indictment of Lord, and you enduring foundations of earth, for Lord has an indictment against his people, and he will contend with Israel. 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. O my people, what have I done to you? How have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from land of Egypt and redeemed you from house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know righteous acts of Lord. With what shall I come before Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, fruit of my body for sin of my soul? He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? The voice of Lord cries to city and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: Hear of rod and of him who appointed it! Can I forget any longer treasures of wickedness in house of wicked, and scant measure that is accursed? Shall I acquit man with wicked scales and with a bag of deceitful weights? Your rich men are full of violence; your inhabitants speak lies, and ir tongue is deceitful in ir mouth. (Continued on next page). 2

6 Therefore I strike you with a grievous blow, making you desolate because of your sins. You shall eat, but not be satisfied, and re shall be hunger within you; you shall put away, but not preserve, and what you preserve I will give to sword. You shall sow, but not reap; you shall tread olives, but not anoint yourselves with oil; you shall tread grapes, but not drink wine. For you have kept statutes of Omri, and all works of house of Ahab; and you have walked in ir counsels, that I may make you a desolation, and your inhabitants a hissing; so you shall bear scorn of my people. This is Word of Lord! Thanks be to God! by Augustus Montague Toplady 1763 Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship. INTERLUDE Rock of Ages Cleft For Me 3

7 CONFESSION OF SIN Adapted from Zechariah 7:10 Standing O God, Your servant Zechariah said that people of God had diamondhard hearts, that refused to obey God s Word. Have mercy on us, O God, we confess that our hearts have been hardened toward your Law. We are slow to let our minds be framed by your Word. You called for us to render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one anor, and care for poor, immigrant, as well as orphans and widows. Have mercy on us, O God, we confess that our hands have been slow to work for peace of our neighbors, and that our lips have worked to hurt, divide, and frustrate. We admit our frustration that our prayers have gone unanswered. We resent that our good deeds and our religious observances have not spared us heartbreak, disappointments, and unanswered prayers. Have mercy on us, O God, that we have allowed our hearts to harden and our hands slow to obey because of our embittered hearts. 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. And yet, we wait for answered prayers and ask, should we weep and fast, and tough it out as we have done for so many years? Help us, O God, replace our diamondhard hearts, with hearts of gold. Replace lips that injure, with ones that heal. Replace our hands that are slow to serve with hands and feet ready and willing to help those in need. (You are invited to confess your sins silently.)

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9 RECEIVING OF GRACE Adapted from Isaiah 30 Ezekiel 11 Though our hearts have been hardened and we have at times refused to listen, God still stand ready to bring us back from exile, he says, The Lord waits to be gracious to you, and refore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him. Because of Jesus work to bring us back from our exile, for He says, I will give m one heart, and a new spirit I will put within m. I will remove heart of stone from ir flesh and give m a heart of flesh, In Christ we are forgiven, in Christ our hearts will be made whole. This is Gospel! Thanks Be to God! Jesus Paid It All 5 10 I Lor And d hear now when wea knesswatch change le died my soul per's and pray, spots to save. Savior say, indeed I find before throne find in and My thy strength in deed is Thy pow'r and Thine I stand in Him com a small. Child of lone can plete. Je sus Me thine melt lips shall all in all. heart of stone. still re peat: Je sus paid it 13 all, all to Him I owe j j Sin 3. j j j j j had left a crim son stain; He washed it white as snow. j j j Sin had left a crim son stain; He washed it white as snow. He 2 j j washed it white as snow. He washed it white as snow. by John Thomas Grape and Elvina Mabel Hall Opraise One who paid my debt and raised this life up from dead. (O) 6

10 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. WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS Seated PASSING THE PEACE As recipients of God's grace, we gladly receive peace from him. In response to his grace, we also extend that grace to one anor with a handshake or a hug. Traditionally, Christians have greeted one anor during this time in service with phrase, "May peace of Christ be with you" and receive back greeting "And also with you." SACRED ROAD TEAM REPORT Elizabeth Guion Dan Huie Renee Huie Bob Kelley Megan Kelley Reyna Lacalli Nathan Morris Ryan Morris Jackson Morris Sufey Ong Lucas Parzybok Bennett Sorbo Tess Sorbo HOMILY Was It for Me? Zechariah 7:11 Rev. Jason Davison 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. Sermons can be streamed and downloaded at graceseattle.org/resources. 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 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. 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 let us know you ve joined us today, as well as any comments or prayer requests, by placing your welcome card in offering basket. For online giving options, please go to graceseattle.org/giving To give via text message, text GODISLOVE to To give via Grace app, look up Grace Church Seattle on App Store or Google Play, click download, and click giving tab within app to give. MUSICAL OFFERING Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove Lyrics provided below for reflection. Words: Isaac Watts, 1707 Music: Jonathan Green, 2010 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quick ning powers. Kindle a flame of sacred love In se cold hearts of ours. In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise. Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed Standing What is it that we, people of God, believe? We believe in God, Far Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by Holy Spirit, born of virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at right hand of God Far Almighty. From re he will come to judge living and dead. We believe in Holy Spirit, holy catholic church, communion of saints, forgiveness of sins, resurrection of body, and life everlasting. Amen. The Apostles Creed is oldest summary of Christian beliefs. It has been used in some form since at least 3rd Century. Catholic refers to true Christian church at all times and in all places. 8

12 Sandra McCracken 2016 Drink Your Tea Music Trinity Song bb b bb b Ho Ho ly Fa r, Son, and Spi rit. ly Commu nion, Three in One. bb b Come with your peace, with your in vi ta bb 2 b Bind us to ge r in ho ly love. 2 tion. THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION 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. 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 of sanctuary to pray with you. The Sursum Corda The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift m up to Lord. Let us give thanks to Lord our God. It is meet and right to do so. The Sursum Corda (Latin: Lift up your hearts ) is an opening dialogue in Eucharistic liturgy of Christian Church and dates back (at least) to third century. This text encourages church to come with thankfulness and joy to Lord s table. It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Far Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim glory of your Name: 9

13 Sanctus 6 8 Ho ly, ho ly, ho ly Lord, God of pow'r and might, heav'n and earth are full of your glo ry. Ho san na in high est! j j j 6 Blessed is he who comes in name of Lord. Ho san j na in high est! Toger we proclaim mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. j j Jess Alldredge 2018 Grace Church Seattle The Sanctus (Latin: Holy ) is a Christian hymn text, typically sung in response to The Sursum Corda. It is an invitation to join voices of church with heavenly host, who are continually proclaiming Far s glory (Isaiah 6:13; Matw 21:9). The Words of Institution Seated The Ministration of Communion Doxology w Praise God from whom all bless ings flow; 2 Ó w praise Him, all crea tures here be low; 2 Ó w praise Him a bove, ye heaven ly host: 7 2 Ó w praise Far, Son and Ho ly Ghost. 2. w Ó Ó 29 Ghost. Praise Fa r, Son and Ho ly Ghost. 3 Ó Ó 36 A Praise Far, Son and Ho ly Ghost. U w w w w w w w men, a men, a me n! Standing Thomas Ken, 167 Louis Bourgeois,

14 BENEDICTION Jude 1:225 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before presence of his glory with great joy, to only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. SENDING Let us go forth and serve world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! Members of prayer team will be available to pray for you at front of sanctuary at conclusion of each service. 11

15 ONGOING EVENTS GROUPS Moms In Prayer Group South Seattle Moms In Prayer is an international group with sole purpose of praying for our kids while y attend school. This is a structured hour of prayer that focuses on a different attribute of God every week with time dedicated to intercessory prayer for our children. Open to all moms and all school structures including homeschool. One Moms in Prayer group meets in South Seattle (Hillman City) every Tuesday starting September 18th from 1 pm to 2 pm at Rainier Avenue Church. This group is led by Heidi Slater and Lisa Konick. Childcare is available and is a shared cost. To join, please contact Heidi Slater at hydijo@gmail.com. To find a Moms in Prayer group that meets in your area, please go to momsinprayer.org Women s Garings Contact: Jo Taniguchi at taniguchijo@gmail.com. Grace Kids Facebook Page For latest news, messages and resources, check out Grace Kids Facebook page at: Seattle / Lifelong Grace Seattle delivers premade meals once a week to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and/or or chronic diseases. If you would like more information or would like to be part of delivery team, Jordan Klekamp at jordan@graceseattle.org. Meals Ministry We serve 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 rebecca@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 of sanctuary to pray with you during communion time and immediately after service. The prayer team also meets quarterly to pray toger for needs of our church, city, and world. Contact: Hear Andrews prayer@graceseattle.org 12

16 COMMUNITY GROUPS Community groups are places of care and community where we learn more about living Christian life toger. Each group is unique and has its own "personality," and yet all groups are focused on growing in relationship with God and with each or. Groups meet on different nights in various neighborhoods around city, and include time for fellowship, study and reflection, and prayer toger. If you have any questions about community groups, contact Debbie (Smith) Tacke at Parish Contact Time Meeting Information 1 Bennett Sorbo bsorbo@gmail.com 3 Kirstin McAuley kirstinmcauley@gmail.com Daniel Rogers graddy62@gmail.com Danielle Taniguchi danielle@graceseattle.org Erika Schuyler erikaschuyler@gmail.com 5 Rebecca Ifland rebecca@graceseattle.org 7 Ben Ahern bgahern@gmail.com 7 Stephen Martin lockwood@opperline.com 8 Jessica Youtzy bjyoutzy@gmail.com 9 Susan Rose susanguppy@gmail.com 10 Gwen St. John gwenstjohn@hotmail.com 6:30 pm Tuesdays 7 pm Tuesdays 7:30 pm Every or Wednesday 7:00 pm Thursdays 7 pm 8:30 pm 2nd th Thursdays 10 am Noon 1st 3rd Saturdays 7 pm 8:30 pm 1st 3rd Wednesdays 10 am Noon 2nd th Saturdays 7:30 pm Wednesdays 6:30 pm 2nd th Wednesdays 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Tuesdays Mixed group of adults kids. Potluck dinner. Mixed group of adults kids. Mixed group of adults kids. Potluck dinner. Mixed group of adults. Light Snacks. Mixed group of adults kids. Mixed group of adults kids. Mixed group of adults. Mixed group of adults kids. Mixed group of adults. Mixed group of adults kids. Light dinner. Mixed group of adults kids. Potluck dinner. Parish Number Key Parish Neighborhood Parish Neighborhood 1 Ballard, Fremont, Greenwood, Bitterlake, Broadview 3 Edmonds, Everett, Haller Lake, Lynnwood, Shoreline Lake City, Maple Leaf, Northgate, Pinehurst, Lake Forest Park, N. View Ridge, Woodinville, Wedgwood 5 Bryant, Laurelhurst, Ravenna, Roosevelt, U District, Windermere, S. View Ridge, Sand Point, Hawthorne Hills 7 Madison Park, Madison Valley, Madrona, Montlake, Portage Bay, Upper Capitol Hill, Central District, Downtown, First Hill, Leschi, Mercer Island 8 Eastlake, Lower Capitol Hill, South Lake Union 9 Arbor Heights, Burien, Delridge, Fauntleroy, Highland Park, South Park, West Seattle, Westwood 10 Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Hillman City, Kent, Mt. Baker, Rainier Valley, Renton, Seward Park, Tacoma 13

17 ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS See our full calendar at graceseattle.org/events/calendar Sign up for our list by ing GraceLifeSeattle ListServ The GraceLifeSeattle Listserv is an group designed to foster spontaneous generosity and hospitality among anyone and everyone who regularly attends Grace. The Listserv will allow anyone who signs up to send out an to larger group. It is designed to be used to let ors know about a party you d like to invite ors to join, a game night you d like to host, a request to borrow something, a post to give goods away, a need you d like to ask for help from larger group, etc. If you are interested in j o i n i n g, p l e a s e e m a i l D a n i e l l e T a n i g u c h i a t danielle@graceseattle.org. Sunday Community Group? Sundays after 11:30 AM service There has been some interest expressed in having a community group that would meet immediately after 11:30 AM service on Sundays, and we are trying to gauge if re is a large enough group that would be interested for group to form. If you are interested, please contact Esr Lee at esr116@gmail.com or Debbie Tacke at debbie@graceseattle.org. Community Group KickOff! TODAY September 16th, 10:3011:15 AM Fellowship Hall Community groups provide safe places to know and be known as we grow in relationship with ourselves, God and one anor. Each group is unique and has its own "personality," and yet all groups are focused on growing in relationship with God and with each or. Groups meet on different nights in various neighborhoods around city, and include time for fellowship, study and reflection, and prayer toger. During kickoff we will introduce groups for coming year, and groups will begin meeting that week. Join us this morning for a time of coffee and tea, fellowship and an opportunity to meet community group leaders and find a group that will be a good fit for you! CG Leader Host Training TODAY September 16th, 11:30 AM Fellowship Hall If you are leading or hosting a community group this fall, please join or CG leaders and hosts for an time of training and prayer as we begin year. Please contact Debbie Tacke at debbie@graceseattle.org if you have questions. Silent Retreat September 9 AM12 PM th Ave NE, Seattle, A silent retreat is an opportunity to take time away from noise and distraction of everyday life, to rest and listen for God. Join us on 22nd for a halfday retreat at Huie s home and led by Dan Huie. Their home is located near Children s Hospital and University Village. There is no cost for this retreat. To register, please Danielle Taniguchi at danielle@graceseattle.org. Volunteers Needed for Fall 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. We are currently in need in following areas for fall Christian Formation Hour classes, starting September 9th: Nursery: 68 more volunteers during 1st service and Christian Formation Hour Toddlers: 57 more volunteers during 1st service and Christian Formation Hour PreK: 35 more volunteers during 1st service and Christian Formation Hour Please prayerfully consider serving in a vital component of Christ s ministry here at Grace (Matt 19:1)! If you have any questions, or would like to start application process for serving with Grace Kids, please contact Nicole Herring at nicole@graceseattle.org. Wine Dessert Night September 28th, 7pm Capitol Hill Everyone is invited to join Connection Center team for a night of wine, dessert, fellowship and brainstorming. Come find out how arriving and leaving church by just an extra 15 minutes can make all difference in helping people feel welcomed. It's easiest way to serve for families, couples, friends, newcomers, and oldtimers alike. Please Jessica Youtzy at bjyoutzy@gmail.com by September 2 to sign up! Grace Kids Volunteer Training September 30th at 11:30am Fellowship Hall If you currently serve in Grace Kids, please plan to join Pastor Jason for a training session on September 30th. We will review classroom procedures, tools for engaging with students, Elvanto scheduling software, and more. It is important that all volunteers attend so that everyone is on same page heading into new ministry year. Lunch and childcare will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Nicole Herring at nicole@graceseattle.org. Grief and Loss Support Group Sunday, October 7th, 11:30 AM 12:5 PM Lower Level Classroom You've kept track of my every toss and turn through sleepless nights, each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book. Psalm 56:8 from The Message This is a new ministry with purpose of sharing our grief and loss with one anor so that we can be consoled in knowing that we are not alone in our suffering. If you are experiencing death of a loved one, infertility, loss of health, loss of a job, or anor loss, join us. We meet on first Sunday of month from 11:30 12:5; please come as often or seldom as you need. If you have questions please contact Lisa Behringer at cozycottage@mac.com. 1

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19 SERMON TEXT Zechariah 7:11 [1] In fourth year of King Darius, word of Lord came to Zechariah on fourth day of ninth month, which is Chislev. [2] Now people of Bel had sent Sharezer and Regemmelech and ir men to entreat favor of Lord, [3] saying to priests of house of Lord of hosts and prophets, Should I weep and abstain in fifth month, as I have done for so many years? [] Then word of Lord of hosts came to me: [5] Say to all people of land and priests, When you fasted and mourned in fifth month and in seventh, for se seventy years, was it for me that you fasted? [6] And when you eat and when you drink, do you not eat for yourselves and drink for yourselves? [7] Were not se words that Lord proclaimed by former prophets, when Jerusalem was inhabited and prosperous, with her cities around her, and South and lowland were inhabited? [8] And word of Lord came to Zechariah, saying, [9] Thus says Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one anor, [10] do not oppress widow, farless, sojourner, or poor, and let none of you devise evil against anor in your heart. [11] But y refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder and stopped ir ears that y might not hear. [12] They made ir hearts diamondhard lest y should hear law and words that Lord of hosts had sent by his Spirit through former prophets. Therefore great anger came from Lord of hosts. [13] As I called, and y would not hear, so y called, and I would not hear, says Lord of hosts, [1] and I scattered m with a whirlwind among all nations that y had not known. Thus land y left was desolate, so that no one went to and fro, and pleasant land was made desolate. 16

20 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 9/16 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 9/23 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Extended Fellowship: Haralson Family Returns from Sabbatical 10:30 AM 9/30 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 10/07 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service 9 AM and 11:30 AM Adult Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor on sabbatical Rev. Jason Davison, Pastor of Children, Youth, and Families jason@graceseattle.org Debbie (Smith) Tacke, Community Formation Director debbie@graceseattle.org Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director jess@graceseattle.org Danielle Taniguchi, Administrator, danielle@graceseattle.org Nicole Herring, Grace Kids Ministry Administrator, nicole@graceseattle.org Noni Wilson, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@graceseattle.org Jasmine Amador, Grace Kids Host MINISTRY COORDINATORS Jason Davison, YCG jason@graceseattle.org Rebecca Ifland, Meals Ministry rebecca@graceseattle.org Brian Jessica Youtzy, Connection Center bjyoutzy@gmail.com Abby St. Hilaire, Serving World abby@graceseattle.org Jo Taniguchi, Premarital Mentoring taniguchijo@gmail.com ELDERS Dan Huie dan@graceseattle.org Darik Taniguchi darik@graceseattle.org Nat Taylor nat@graceseattle.org Adam Schuyler adam@graceseattle.org DEACONS 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 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