ADVENT Let us worship! (Adapted from Rev. Jeff Meyers)

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2 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 1300 E Aloha St First Service 9:00 am Christian Formation 10:30 am Second Service 11:30 am FIRST SERVICE Nursery 6 months 2 years Grace Kids 2s: Room 117 3s: Fellowship Hall (FH) 4s/5s (PreK): Room 119 Kinder8 years old: Fellowship Hall #1 Grace Kids During Worship CHRISTIAN FORMATION 10:30 AM 2 & 3 years: Room 117 PreK1st Grade: Fellowship Hall #1 PreK: Room 119 2nd grade: Room 218 3rd grade: Room 110 4th & 5th grade: Fellowship Hall #2 Youth: Room 102 Adults: Sanctuary SECOND SERVICE Nursery 6 months 3 years ADVENT 2017 Advent, the beginning of the church calendar, is the period of time that includes the four Sundays immediately preceding Christmas Day. The English word Advent is derived from the Latin verb advenire, to come. Advent has to do with the Lord s coming to us. The Lord has come to us (at the birth of Christ), continues to come to us through the power of the Holy Spirit, will come to us again bodily at the end of this age. Advent is a time to reflect upon all of the ways past, present, future in which the Lord enters into our lives our world. Please remember that the purpose of Advent is not to imagine ourselves to be living at the time immediately preceding Christ s birth so somehow pretend that we are waiting for him to be born. Neither is the purpose of Advent to think sentimental thoughts about the baby Jesus. There is no real spiritual power in any of this.instead, the purpose of Advent is to pray for the coming of the Lord to learn how to wait for him. During Advent we remember his first coming how he kept his promises to his people in the Hebrew Scriptures. Because he was faithful long ago, we can be assured he will remain faithful to the end. Dwelling on God's faithfulness during Advent is a way of enriching strengthening our faith. In addition, we also pray for a greater experience of his presence in our lives today. For this reason, Advent is a great time to begin a new practice of prayer, setting aside time for the Lord in our daily lives. And, finally, Advent is a season to consider (or consider again) Jesus' promises to return to us in bodily form. On that day, he will powerfully graciously deliver us from all evil, overthrow his enemies, wipe away every tear. In this way, Advent is a time where we foster cultivate our ability to faithfully expectantly wait for the Lord's return. Let us worship! (Adapted from Rev. Jeff Meyers) Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Stard Version (ESV ), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

3 REFLECTION QUOTES The Schofield Kid : [Crying] It don't seem real... how he ain't gonna never breathe again, ever... how he's dead. And the other one too. All on account of pulling a trigger. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid. Unforgiven But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised L. And so I'm happy tonight; I'm not worried about anything; I'm not fearing any man! Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I've Been to the Mountaintop Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, for glory to your people Israel. Simeon, The Gospel of Luke 2:2932

4 Please silence all mobile phones electronic devices for the duration of the worship service. SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT WELCOME Seated Text in bold is read together by the entire congregation. Plain text is read by one of the worship service leaders The small symbols you will see throughout these pages correspond to a "Key to Liturgy" that you can pick up in the lobby to engage children in the elements of our worship service. Our worship begins each week with a call to worship. We are gathered here today because God, our Creator, desires to have a relationship with us. Whether we realize it or not, he is the one calling us to himself today every day. CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Isaiah 9 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a l of deep darkness, on them has light shone. For the yoke of his burden, the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; the government shall be upon his shoulder, his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David over his kingdom, to establish it to uphold it with justice with righteousness from this time forth forevermore. Sting The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Isaac Wardell 2009 New Jerusalem Music Messiah 3 & # 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ & # & # Oh come!oh come Mes si ah! Oh come our Al le lu ia! Oh œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ Œ Œ sing! Oh sing Ho san na! Oh come! Mes si ah come! œ œ œ œ Com Sor fort joy, Alpha O me ga He. & # œ œ œ œ row 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 cles during Advent in the Middle Ages. Another cle is lit during each of the four Sundays of Advent, signifying hope, love, joy, peace. LECTIO SACRA 2 Peter 3:815a But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thous years, a thous years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, then the heavens will pass away with a roar, the heavenly bodies will be burned up dissolved, the earth the works that are done on it will be exposed. Lectio Sacra means sacred reading. It has been the practice of the church for thouss 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. Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness godliness, waiting for hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire dissolved, the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! INTERLUDE Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection worship. Music: TRURO, Psalmodia Evangelica,

6 Confession of sin happens within the context of relationship, both with God each other. We confess together, in community, before a gracious God who has given us himself. Confession both acknowledges our need for mercy celebrates its abundance in Christ. CONFESSION OF SIN Adapted from Mark 1:18 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Sting Lord, salvation begins ends with you. In all of our infirmities sins we have looked for Good News in the things of this world. Forgive us, O God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight, Come, Lord Jesus! John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea all Jerusalem were going out to him were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Lord, let us meet our words of contrition with true acts of repentance. This Advent, may we leave the comforts of this world make room for you in our hearts. Now John was clothed with camel's hair wore a leather belt around his waist ate locusts wild honey. And he preached, saying, After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sals I am not worthy to stoop down untie. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Come Lord Jesus in holy fire! O Mighty One refine us for your glory, Amen! (You are invited to confess your sins silently) 3

7 RECEIVING OF GRACE Isaiah 40:12 Comfort, comfort my people, says our God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord's h double for all her sins." Know that in Christ, you are forgiven, be at peace. May the peace of Christ be with you! And also with you! Comfort, Comfort You My People & 4 Œ 1. Com fort, com fort 2. For the her ald's 3. Make you straight what & œ œ œ œ œ 4 tell of in the make the 4 5 & 4 5 & & sit make true Speak O For them; way; broad; œ peace, thus de sert rough er says far pla our ces God; near, plain; in da rkness bowed be neath re pen tance since the king hum ble, as be fits you that the their the that God's to war glo war hills word you voice once my peo ple, is cry ing was crook ed, com fort bidd ing let your those who us to hearts be o pre ssion's load. dom now is here. God's ho ly reign. Je ru se lem of the peace ning cry o bey! Now pre pare ry of the Lord o'er the earth tell let Œ œ 4 5 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ 4 2 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ 4 Ó Œ them the all fare now is bow down in is ne ver that va flesh o greet bro their lleys shall & œ œ œ œ œ 4 œ & 4 5 œ Ó Œ ver. ing. ken. œ sins rise see 1. I in the that for is Œ œ 4 5 œ œ œ œ 4 Œ œ Ó Œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ waits for God a shed a co ver, mee ting to ken Lyrics: Johannes G. Olearius 1671 Music: Benjamin P Smith Chenovick, Jess Alldredge 4

8 These vows are adapted from the Book of Church Order of the Presbyterian Church in America. Members Received Today Mariette Luke Amy MacCready Eddie MacCready Brad McAuley Kirstin McAuley Maverick McAuley Clint Morse Shelly More Maureen Wargo Steve Wargo RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS Profession of Faith from The Book of Church Order, 575 Seated 1. Do you believe that you are created in the image of God, that he loves delights in you as his child, that he has made you a bearer of his love blessing into the world? 2. Do you acknowledge yourself to be a sinner in the sight of God, justly deserving his displeasure, without hope except through His sovereign mercy? 3. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus as the Son of God savior of sinners, do you receive rest upon him alone for salvation as he is offered in the Gospel? 4. Do you now resolve 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 work to the best of your ability? 6. Do you submit yourself to the government discipline of the Church, do you promise to strive for its purity peace? Robert Robinson, 1758 John Wyeth, 1813 Ebenezer means Stone of Help is a reference to 1 Samuel 7:12, when Samuel set up a stone to remind Israel of God s help protection. Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing & # # 4 6. œ œ songs to wan of ar d ring loud rive heart est at to Come, Here O Thou I to & # # œ œ w œ œ heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of by Thy help I m come; And I I m constrained to be; Let that & # # œ œ œ w & # # œ œ œ œ œ son stran feel net, ger, it, Sung by Wan d ring Prone to praise, home. Thee. Teach Je Prone œ œ Fount raise grace of my how ev ry Eb great œ œ en a mer cy, nev er hope, by Thy good grace now, like a œ œ me sus to œ œ fla from leave ming the the tongues fold God œ œ blessingez er; Hith er Tune my debt or Dai ly œ œ ceasing, Call for pleasure, fett er, Bind Saf ely my œ œ some sought wan a of I mel me der, w bove; God: love; od when Lord, œ ious a I œ Praise the He, to Here s my & # #. œ œ œ œ œ œ Ó w mount! res heart, I m cue O fixed me take up from 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. Sting 5

9 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Seated GOSPEL LESSON Isaiah 40:111 Behold Your God! Rev. Jason Davison Sermons can be streamed downloaded at graceseattle.org/resources. Grace Kids During Worship meets in Fellowship Hall #1 during the first service sermon. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, offering forgiveness new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins receive you as Savior Lord. Amen. INTERLUDE OFFERING The offering is a way for members friends of Grace Church Seattle to support the church s mission ministry. If you are our guest today, please let us know you ve joined us today, as well as any comments or prayer requests, by placing your welcome card in the offering basket. For online giving options, please go to graceseattle.org/giving To give via text message, text GODISLOVE to To give via the Grace app, look up Grace Church Seattle on the App Store or Google Play, click download, click the giving tab within the app to give Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to you, the author perfecter of my faith. Amen. MUSICAL OFFERING Collect II Lyrics provided for reflection below. Merciful God, who sent thy prophets o er to preach repentance prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warning cries; to leave our sins, greet with joy the coming of the Christ. Glory to him; who lives reigns with thee the Holy Ghost, one God, for eternity. Amen. Jess Alldredge 2017 Grace Church Seattle Words adapted from "Collects: Second Sunday of Advent" in The Book of Common Prayer Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, 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, open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understing of you that is coherent, convincing, that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. 6

10 A LITANY FOR ADVENT Adapted from The Magnificat: Luke 1:4655 Sting Christian, along with Mary we confess praise God's great Advent: Our souls magnify the Lord, our spirits rejoice in God our Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servants. For he who is mighty has done great things for us, holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham to his offspring forever. words: Charles Coffin, 1736 trans. John Chler, 1837) music: Jess Alldredge, Grace Church Seattle On Jordan s Bank & 4 3 Œ Œ œ œ œ œ œ On Then Once Jor cleansed more dan's bank be ev up on the 'ry your Bap Christ peo tist's ian ple cry breast shine, œ j an 7 & & noun ces that the furn ished for so fill the world with brings pare thee, 2. & glad for whose ti Christ ad dings to vent Lord great love of come set is nigh; a guest; di vine. the your King en peo A wake heark en, O let us each our All praise, e tern al of ter ple kings. there. free; for hearts Son, 1. 3 For you are our sal va tion, Lord; Our ref uge 3 3. our great re ward. Whom with For you the are we va a dore, tion Lord; Our & œ œ œ ev great er more. re ward. Ho ref ly uge Ghost he pre to & Œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ œ œ & œ œ œ œ j œ Ó œ œ œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ œ j œ œ œ Œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ œ œ Ó 7 Œ Fa ther our sal for our

11 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 their neighbors confess their need for the grace of Christ to partake of this meal. If you are a Christian 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 with his people, the church. If you would like prayer during communion, intercessors will be available at the front of the sanctuary to pray with you. Holy, Holy, Holy! & # # œ. & # # & # # c Ear cast though All w Thee. sea; see, sea. & # # might ty! fore Thee, side Thee might y! œ œ œ œ Holy, holy, Holy, holy, Holy, holy, Holyholy, j œ œ œ ly in ing down the eye Thy works the their of shall ho ho ho ho ly! ly! ly! ly! œ œ œ œ Lord All Though Lord œ œ œ œ morn gold sin praise œ œ œ œ Ho cher on Ho ly, u ly ly, œ œ God who per God in wert, fect in ho bim Thou ho three in three ly, art ly, en ful Thy ing crowns man name œ œ the the our a Thy in ho ly! ser aphim ho ly; ho ly! Per sons, art, pow r, in Per sons, God saints dark God Al a ness Al œ œ œ. song shall round the glo ry earth œ. œ œ. œ mer fall there Mer Sting might y! dore Thee, hide Thee, might y! rise glass may sky j œ to y not œ œ œ J ci ful ing down is none ci ful j œ bless ed Trin i ev er more shalt love, pur i bless ed Trin i w ty! be. ty. ty! be be Allergenfree 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, resurrection are the source of all blessing in this life the life to come. As I eat this bread drink this cup, renew me in the joy glory of knowing serving you. I come to this table on the basis of your merit only not my own. As you have completely fully offered yourself for me, I now completely fully offer myself to you as a living sacrifice. Amen. Reginald Herber, 1826 John B. Dykes ( Nicaea ),

12 BENEDICTION Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Amen. SENDING Let us go forth serve the world as those who love our Lord Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! Members of the prayer team will be available to pray for you at the front of the sanctuary at the conclusion of each service. 9

13 ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS See our full calendar at graceseattle.org/events/calendar Sign up for our list by ing Deacons Fund Offering. On Sunday, November 26, we collected $10, for the Deacons Fund. All of this money will go directly towards helping those in our community facing financial hardships. Thank you for your generosity! Advent Adult Christian Formation 10:30 AM In the midst of the holiday season, it s easy to get busy doing a lot of activity neglect to make space to receive the gift of Jesus. Join us during Christian Formation (10:3011:15) during the first two Sundays of Advent for a time of guided silent retreat. Each week will include introduction to a scripture reflection time for solitude reflection. Grace Kids Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 10:30 AM Between Services Sanctuary Come watch our community's children tell the story of the first Christmas! The pageant will be followed by an extended fellowship time for all. Christmas Eve Services Sunday, Dec. 5 PM & 7 PM We will not be having worship in the morning on Dec 24th, but will instead be celebrating Christmas Eve during our two evening Lessons & Carols services at 5 PM 7 PM. Childcare will be provided during the 5 PM service. We will have cookies fellowship in the foyer from 67 PM. YearEnd Giving to Grace Grace exists through the generosity of our people. If you would like to give to Grace have your donation count towards 2017 giving: Make a contribution during a worship service on or before December 31st. Give online or through the app on or before December 31st. Mail your contribution to our office, postmarked by December 31st. Our address is: Grace Church Seattle, 400 E Pine St, #215, Seattle, WA In addition, if you'd like to gift stock to the church, you can give to the church save Capital Gains taxes. Visit the PCA Foundation website at click on the Stock tab. Women s Retreat Save The Date! March 911th, 2018 Women of Grace! Mark your calendars to join us for our annual women s retreat at the Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center, March 911. We are thrilled to have Foxy Davison as our speaker this year, there will be lots of opportunities to connect enjoy unstructured time together. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks, but for now save the date plan to join us for this wonderful weekend together! Men s Retreat 2017 Save The Date! April 2022nd, 2018 Our annual men s retreat will be held April 2022 at Black Diamond Camps. This is a great chance to get to know other men at Grace enjoy a weekend of connecting rest. Stay tuned for more details, but for now save the date for this great weekend together! Sacred Road Mission Trip Save The Date! July 28th August 4th, 2018 Grace has the privilege wonderful opportunity again of going on a mission service trip to the Yakama reservation this coming summer! Although it may seem early, we are asking for any who are interested to prayerful consider joining us this year as we share in giving receiving the love of Christ with our friends at SacredRoad! We have 15 spots available registration deadlines will be coming very soon! Two informational meetings will be coming in the New Yearone in January one in Februarydates times TBD. Please contact Pastor Jason at jason@graceseattle.org if you have any further questions /or would like to sign up. Grace App We are happy to announce that Grace now has a smartphone app that is both iphone Android compatible. On the app, you will be able to give online, listen to sermons, keep up with what s happening at the church more. To download the app, visit the App Store or Google Play, search for Grace Church Seattle, click download. WAYS TO GET CONNECTED Parish fellowships What is a parish? A parish is a neighborhood or collection of neighborhoods that are proximate to each other. Each parish has a parish captain who is responsible for coordinating quarterly parish fellowships for the people who live within the parish. These fellowships are a great opportunity for new people to connect with others from Grace for regular attendees members to get together for an informal time of fun 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 (SeptemberMay) for the purpose of growing in relationship with God each other. Community groups are located throughout the city, are hosted led by various members of the Grace community. CGs spend time in some form of study/ discussion prayer as well as fellowship. To see the list of available groups, please see page 13. If you have questions about community groups, contact Debbie (Smith) Tacke at debbie@graceseattle.org. 10

14 ONGOING EVENTS & GROUPS Book Club 10:30 AM No Meeting in December January: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Pevear/Volokhonsky translation Delicious food discussion of awardwinning literature. For information on meeting locations, contact Amy Grooms at amy@graceseattle.org Infertility Support Group No matter where you are in the journey of infertility, you are not alone. We are a small group of women affected by infertility all of its collateral damage. We meet regularly to pray, share our stories, encourage one another as we face these difficult battles. We would love for you to join us. Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com Moms In Prayer Group South Seattle Moms In Prayer is an international group with the sole purpose of praying for our kids while they attend school. This is a structured hour of prayer that focuses on a different attribute of God every week with time dedicated to intercessory prayer for our children. Open to all moms all school structures including homeschool. One Moms in Prayer group meets in South Seattle (Hillman City) every Monday starting September 18th from 1 pm to 2 pm at Rainier Avenue Church. This group is led by Heidi Slater Charissa Pomerehn. Childcare is available 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 Play Group Play group meets the second fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:3011:30am. The group will be hosted at Ruth Haubenstock s house in Meadowbrook. For more information specific location details, please contact Ruth Haubenstock or Katie Truelove. Contact: Ruth Haubenstock haubenstockr@gmail.com Contact: Katie Truelove katie.e.truelove@gmail.com Lifelong Grace Seattle delivers premade meals once a week to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS /or other chronic diseases. If you would like more information or would like to be part of the delivery team, Jordan Klekamp at jordan@graceseattle.org. Meals Ministry Serves Grace community members with food delivery in case of shortterm needs, such as injuries, illnesses, new children. Volunteers are added to an list 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 Ifl meals@graceseattle.org Prayer Ministry We are looking for people who are feeling called to our prayer ministry team. Each Sunday, intercessors from the prayer team will be stationed at the front of the sanctuary to pray with you during communion time immediately after the service. The prayer team also meets quarterly to pray together for the needs of our church, city, world. Contact: Heather Andrews prayer@graceseattle.org Volunteers Needed For Grace Kids Jesus said, Let the little children come to me 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, loved. We are currently in need in the following areas: Nursery: 1 volunteer needed during CF 2's: 2 volunteers needed during CF PreK: 2 volunteers needed during 1st service CF This is a wonderful way for teenagers to serve mentor the younger children of our congregation. To start the application p r o c e s s, p l e a s e c o n t a c t N i c o l e H e r r i n g a t nicole@graceseattle.org. Women s Gatherings Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com Grace Kids Facebook Page For the latest news, messages resources, check out the Grace Kids Facebook page at: Seattle / 11

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

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

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19 SERMON TEXT Isaiah 40:111 [1] Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. [2] Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord's h double for all her sins. [3] A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. [4] Every valley shall be lifted up, every mountain hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, the rough places a plain. [5] And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. [6] A voice says, Cry! And I said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, all its beauty is like the flower of the field. [7] The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it; surely the people are grass. [8] The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will st forever. [9] Go on up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news; lift it up, fear not; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God! [10] Behold, the Lord God comes with might, his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, his recompense before him. [11] He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, nd gently lead those that are with young. 16

20 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 12/10 Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:111 Worship Service 9 AM 11:30 AM Adult & Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 12/17 Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 6:111 Worship Service 9 AM 11:30 AM Adult & Grace Kids Christian Formation 10:30 AM 12/24 Fourth Sunday of Advent Lessons & Carols Worship Service 5 PM 7 PM Cookies & Fellowship 6 PM 12/31 Christmastide Worship Service 9 AM No Christian Formation Classes STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor john@graceseattle.org Rev. Jason Davison, Pastor of Children, Youth, Families jason@graceseattle.org Debbie (Smith) Tacke, Community Formation Director debbie@graceseattle.org Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director jess@graceseattle.org Nicole Herring, Grace Kids Ministry Administrator, nicole@graceseattle.org Catie Stroethoff, Ministry Administrator catie@graceseattle.org Noni Wilson, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@graceseattle.org Jasmine Amador, Grace Kids Host MINISTRY COORDINATORS Kristin Guppy, YCG klebolt@yahoo.com Rebecca Ifl, Meals Ministry meals@graceseattle.org Erin Christensen, Connection Center suprhanson@gmail.com Abby St. Hilaire, Serving the World abby@graceseattle.org Jo Taniguchi, Premarital Mentoring taniguchijo@gmail.com ELDERS Dan Huie dan@graceseattle.org Darik Taniguchi darik@graceseattle.org Nat Taylor nat@graceseattle.org Adam Schuyler on sabbatical DEACONS Heather Andrews heather@graceseattle.org Rebecca Ifl rebecca@graceseattle.org Coleen Marta coleen@graceseattle.org Tamarack Rall tamarack@graceseattle.org Lee Grooms on sabbatical REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP(RUF) Rev. Drew Burdette drew.burdette@ruf.org MAKING DISCIPLES. SERVING THE CITY. Grace Church Seattle is a worshipping community in Capitol Hill, Seattle rooted in the belief that the historic Christian gospel is true, compelling, transformative. Worship Location 1300 E Aloha St Seattle, WA Office Location 400 E Pine, Suite 215 Seattle, WA graceseattle.org office@graceseattle.org