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ACTS: LIVING GOD S MISSION For whoever wants to save ir life will lose it, but whoever loses ir life for me will save it. Jesus Being a Christian isn't ultimately about selfpreservation. It's not ultimately about knowing that you're going to heaven when you die. Instead, being a Christian is about joining God in what he is doing in world. It means making God's mission central part of your life. This profoundly challenges our deeply engrained notions of autonomy. We fear that if we let someone else (even God!) direct our lives, we will ultimately be crushed. However, take a closer look at Jesus' statement. He promises us if we lose ourselves in God's mission, we will actually find ourselves. God's mission is larger story that we are created to inhabit. And, when we begin to align ourselves with God's work in world, we actually begin to experience a harmony fulfillment that we will not find anywhere else. This year, we will be immersing ourselves in Book of Acts. As we do this, we will be asking ourselves question: How are we being called to live God's mission? Join us as we place ourselves in God's story see where that adventure leads. Let us worship! WORSHIP SERVICES 10:30 am Sundays. Meeting in Volunteer Park Seventhday Adventist church building (1300 E Aloha St). CHRISTIAN FORMATION Adult Christian Formation Classes (9:3010:15am) Current class: Raising Next Generation Location: Fellowship Hall (downstairs) Grace Kids Christian Formation Classes (9:3010:15am) (23 years) Room 117 (45 years) Room119 (57 years) Room 103 (78 years) Room 110 (810 years) Room 218 (1012 years) Room 217 Sunday Morning Prayer Garing (9:3010:15) Location: Room 102 NURSERY Available for 6 months to 2 years during Christian Formation Hour worship service. Located in Chapel, next to Sanctuary (upstairs). GRACE KIDS During Worship Service (10:3012pm) (23 years) Room 117 (45 years) Room 119 (58 years) Room 103 *during sermon only COMMUNITY GROUPS Meeting throughout Seattle metropolitan area. Information is available in back section on our website (www.graceseattle.org).
FOR REFLECTION It is experiencing grief that makes you go to your resources. It makes you go to your roots as a Christian. It makes you go to gospel. It makes you look at what Jesus has done for you. That s what it does. The grief pushes you toward joy, it enhances joy. The joy kicks on like a heat furnace overwhelms grief, but it s re. I ll go so far as to say if you get into grief, if you get into a time of trouble, you have no tears you have no problem you say, I m just praising God, that is thought control. That s brainwashing. That s way cults operate. That s some kind of psychological control. In Christian life, suffering glory are inextricably bound up toger, because our great forerunner, our great pioneer, our Savior, Jesus Christ, came to glory through suffering. As a result, that is pattern for all of us. Servants, you are not above your master. Tim Keller The destiny of being people of God is a terrible destiny. It means being cast away so that world may be healed. NT Wright If we do not confess to Christ, what would we be? We would end up a compassionate NGO. What would happen would be like when children make s castles n it all falls down. Pope Benedict I'm gonna love you Till wheels come off. Tom Waits
GRACE CHURCH SEATTLE SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2013 THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN EASTERTIDE S T A N D I N G CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 37:17 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For y will soon fade like grass wir like green herb. Please silence all mobile phones 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. Trust in LORD, do good; dwell in l befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in LORD, he will give you desires of your heart. Commit your way to LORD; trust in him, he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as light, your justice as noonday. Be still before LORD wait patiently for him.
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LECTIO SACRA Matw 5:112 Lectio Sacra means Seeing crowds, he went up on mountain, when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth taught m, saying: Blessed are poor in spirit, for irs is kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for y shall be comforted. Blessed are meek, for y shall inherit earth. Blessed are those who hunger thirst for righteousness, for y shall be satisfied. Blessed are merciful, for y shall receive mercy. Blessed are pure in heart, for y shall see God. Blessed are peacemakers, for y shall be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for irs is kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when ors revile you persecute you utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so y persecuted prophets who were before you. The Word of Lord! Thanks be to God! sacred reading. It has been practice of church for thouss 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. INTERLUDE Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection worship. CONFESSION OF SIN Make confession to God Lord, sins against God ir neighbor. S T A N D I N G let everyone acknowledge with me ir Far in heaven, forgive us for our fretting. For selfrighteous anger we have nursed coddled towards people who have genuinely wronged us. Forgive us for living as if you will never act. For vigilante justice we pursue through our plotting, sler, gossip, passive aggression. Forgive us for living as if you do not care for us. For orphan spirits we have allowed to reign over us. Forgive us cleanse us. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may walk in your ways, delight in your will. Confession of sin happens within context of relationship, both with God each or. We confess toger, in community, before a gracious God who has given us himself. Confession both acknowledges our need for mercy celebrates its abundance in Christ. (You are invited to personalize your confession as you pray silently.)
RECEIVING OF GRACE Adapted from Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, righteous for unrighteous. He has brought us to God, Having been put to death in flesh but made alive in spirit. Through Christ's suffering on our behalf, I declare that your sins are forgiven. Go in peace! Amen. HYMN OF THE FEAST The Sweet Lamb of God b 4 4 7 9 b b 11 b 13 b 15 b 17 b 19 b 22 b His Our Thy His And Catch And And Thy With Not Thy The But Thy Look Lo! Thus His For That of saints flesh bi feed blood fall fleece J The sweet Lamb of God Right wor thy in deed None o r re past fers his have all let me tter est on ir ev er Sa viour did on ir on earth on here co cries pro path blood has Fa r pa tience love if all too you thy 1. 2. 3. J J him, is vered may di I words: John Berridge music: Jess Alldredge, 2011 Grace Church Seattle blood to need to taste, sweet an guish gra ces, nor flow ing my J 4 can are sweet lan fa grow my a guish for ces, ing make soul, feast fed comes he my purge trust Lamb, groans strut plea sin wor cloth forth is spir O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 4 of at con trol gals dressed, yet would tread which gaze de thy lusts cost plea set of ten pro vi ded this in her it, thy 1. off in on with s to of it be high would our his yet a cup ners like ship ing for stain; name; crave; slain, fame, have; tree, frame, be; me. Lamb. me. on his smart; li cate food, pro per cost, of ly ses worst Lamb low thy my bro for li heart; good. host. ken a ness soft en hearts har der than sto ne. minded, Spir it, 2. 3. you burn free with ly may thy ea lo J J J J J J J J J w t. ve. w bones; treat; prove,
ANTIPHON # 4 Adapted from Psalm 27, J. Alldredge 2011 Grace Church Seattle Leader/Cantor 1st time through congregation 2nd time O Lord You are my light my sal va tion! # Leader/Cantor 1st time through congregation 2nd time 4 2 4 Ó me Œ 4 Œ 4 2 4 w I will sing make # 4 2 J 4 w J lo dy to you Lord! PRAYING THE PSALMS Psalm 32 Blessed is one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is man against whom LORD counts no iniquity, in whose spirit re is no deceit. For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day night your h was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by heat of summer. Selah I acknowledged my sin to you, I did not cover my iniquity; I said, I will confess my transgressions to LORD, you forgave iniquity of my sin. Selah Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in rush of great waters, y shall not reach him. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah Praying through Psalms each week teaches us how to pray, using prayer book of ancient Israel. As we pray, re will be pauses for reflection. I will instruct you teach you in way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Be not like a horse or a mule, without understing, which must be curbed with bit bridle, or it will not stay near you. Many are sorrows of wicked, but steadfast love surrounds one who trusts in LORD. Be glad in LORD, rejoice, O righteous, shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
ANTIPHON # 4 Adapted from Psalm 27, J. Alldredge 2011 Grace Church Seattle Leader/Cantor 1st time through congregation 2nd time O Lord You are my light my sal va tion! # Leader/Cantor 1st time through congregation 2nd time 4 2 4 Ó me Œ 4 Œ 4 2 4 w I will sing make # 4 2 J 4 w J lo dy to you Lord! HYMN OF FAITH The Solid Rock Edward Mote 1834, William B. Bradbury 1863 4 3 5 9 2. 13 24 28 32 36 42 46 1. My hope is built on When dark ness veils his noth love in ng less ly face, than Je I rest sus' bloodright on his un chang eous ness; ing grace; dare ev not trust ery high sweet storm est frame, y ga ale but my Christ sol id Rock I st; all or ground is sinking s. 3. His oath, his cov e nant his blood sup soul gives way he port me in n is alll my hope stay. 4.When heshall come with trumpet sound, O may I n in him be found, dressed in his right eous ness a lone, fault less to st be Ó On Christ sol id Rock I st; all oth er ground is sink ing s; all oth O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 6 I in whol anchor ly lean holds with on Je sus' name. in veil. On oth er ground is sinking s; all 8 whelming flood; when all around my fore throne. er ground is sink ing s. 3 S E A T E D
S E A T E D S E A T E D Suffering Despite Innocence GOSPEL LESSON Acts 21:1736 (see back page for text) Reverend John Haralson Grace Kids during worship service 23 years (Room 117) 45 years (Room 119) 58 years (Room 103) *during sermon only (group activity) *Grace Kids order of worship available in lobby for kids 5yearsold up. INTERLUDE Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Jesus, you claim to be way, truth, 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, open to me reality of who you are. Give me an understing of you that is coherent, convincing, that leads to life that you promise. Amen. OFFERING The offering is a way for members friends of Grace Church Seattle to support church s mission 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 I T, S T A N D, O R K N E E L PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE God of glory, fill this congregation this city with power of Christ s resurrection. May we, your people, be a living demonstration of new life you offer in Christ. For this congregation ors in Seattle: Bless our labors spread gospel throughh us. (Pray for Simon Cunningham Roots Church, Adam Sinnett Downtown Cornerstone Church, Andy Rachel Peler at All Souls Church, Jason Foxy Davison at Jubilee Community.) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For those who suffer illness, poverty, hunger, injustice, loneliness: Hear ir cries lift ir burdens. (Pray for sick, homeless, mentally ill, ors who suffer. Pray also for work of Operation Nightwatch, Penny's Place Shelter, Sacred Road Ministries.) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For those in positions of public trust: Guide m lead m to make wise just decisions. (Pray for President Obama, Governor Inslee, Mayor McGinn, ors who hold power.) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you fulfillment of all my need may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, true living bread. Enable me to lay aside sin that clings so closely, run with perseverance race set before me, looking to you, author perfecter of my faith. Amen. 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 cross, offering forgiveness new life. Knowing that you have been raised from dead, I turn from my sins receive you as Savior Lord. Amen. Each week, we pray for people around us in world as a way to serve m according to God s will. You are welcome to sit, st, or kneel as we pray. If you have children, please feel free to use this time to teach m to pray.
S T A N D I N G Let us join toger in praying as Jesus taught us to pray: Our Far, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is kingdom, power, glory, forever. Amen. Prayer for Receiving Communion Lord Jesus, your perfect life, death, resurrection are source of all blessing in this life life to come. As I eat this bread drink this cup, renew me in joy glory of knowing serving you. I come to this table on 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. HYMN OF PETITION My God, My God 6 8 My O Un Down While I was trou ble press a sumed by garm ents care have cour help for trust let num un on on bout thirst torn From birth Please be Like beasts With cru My shame My no age less My life source fails, hs robe on Your bered to My You not of el You I strength foes would death You wast ed are far prey hate sor My dis Me, from My a ir row has of My y learned pres do lead form God way rage an heed Psalter, 1912 (Psalm 22 v. 511) Vito Aiuto 2012 New Jerusalem Music j 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. O Lord, afar no longer stay; You are my helper, haste, I pray; From death evil set Me free; I live, for You did answer Me. to ence Me est y moth ers tress are fierce a go Me y rest cheer, wrong, Me, stare, j breast; near; strong, ny; share, When For They Con The j a lone, Your from me, I y vent, My ger fierce My ing not, And j e ver known. help but Thee. strength is spent. feet y pierce. cast lot. 7. I live will declare Your fame Where brors gar in Your Name; Where all Your faithful people meet, I will Your worthy praise repeat. ΠΠ(rest for 4 measures before verse 5.) S E A T E D 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 ir neighbors confess ir need for 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, church. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 8
S T A N D I N G Praise To The Lord Joachim Neer 1680, Lobe den Herren 1665 3 4 1. Praise 2. Praise 3. Praise 4. Praise King won work in O Shel Sure All health gent dai prais to to to to of drous me my ters ly that All ye Hast thou Pon der Let ly ly es who not a A Praise Him in Grant ed in If with His Glad ly for soul, e His hath hear, seen new men glad what love aye cre ly de a sal sus at be j Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, a reign fend dore who who O praise un good life now how what sound va tain tend fore a dor a He or dain He be friend we a dore Al o er doth let Him, for der His ness breath, to thy from 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 BENEDICTION Psalm 29:1011 The LORD sits enthroned as king forever. May LORD give strength to his people! May LORD bless his people with peace! Amen. SENDING Let us go forth serve world as those who love our Lord Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! *Sermons can be streamed downloaded at www.graceseattle.org/sermons Unless orwise 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.
C O N N E C T ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Morning coffee refreshments in lobby after service please join us! Grace's Mailing Address Has Changed. Because we are moving our office, please make note of our new mailing address. If you take advantage of automated giving from your bank for your tis offerings, please make sure your bank has our new address. If you'd like to start giving automatically, use your bank's "Automatic Bill Pay" feature. For questions, contact Linda Scadron Wattles (bookkeeper@graceseattle.org). Our new address is: Grace Church Seattle 505 Broadway E #324 Seattle, WA 98102 Serve with Grace Kids: Children need us. Grace kids is in search of a few more volunteers to love serve kids of our congregation. Commitment is approximately 23 hours a month. Open positions are listed below. Nursery: 3 volunteers needed Kindergarten class: 1support volunteer needed 2s/3s class: 4 support volunteers need Emergency backup needed in all classes Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Science Faith Conference, May 31 June 1 at Green Lake Presbyterian Church. Is Bible compatible with science? Is science compatible with faith in God? What does latest scientific research say about origin development of life, including human beings? What special challenge does Darwinian worldview pose to faith, ethics, culture? Come join us for this free conference sponsored by Discovery Institute of Seattle. Speakers include Dr. C. John Collins, Casey Luskin, Dr. John West. To register: http://www.graceseattle.org/conference Summer Mission Trip Registration This summer, July 1320, Grace will be sending a team to work for a week with Sacred Road Ministries on Yakama Reservation. This is a great way to serve needy kids families. If you want to go, you need to register by May 12th. Total cost for trip is $275 per person ($100 deposit due at registration). Contact/Register: John Haralson (john@graceseattle.org) See our full events calendar at www.graceseattle.org/calendar/list Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/graceseattle 10
C O N N E C T DIACONATE Grace s Deacons provide care for needs of church community. Contact: deacons@graceseattle.org PARENTS EMAIL LIST Connect with or parents share resources requests. Group email: graceparents@googlegroups.com Contact: Linn Haralson (linn@graceseattle.org) or Karissa Taylor (karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com) BOOK CLUB We ve been reading fiction books off The New York Times Best Seller list, discussing mes, worldviews, critiques. Future brunches (Saturdays, 10:30 am @ 8231 Densmore Ave N) discussions: May 18: NW by Zadie Smith June 15: Behind Beautiful Forevers by Karine Boo Group email: seattlebookgroup@googlegroups.com Contact: Amy Grooms (amy@graceseattle.org) to RSVP or for information INTRODUCTION TO GRACE CHURCH SEATTLE A periodic course for learning more about our ministry philosophy. Contact: Michael Subracko (michael@graceseattle.org) GIVING Tired of carrying your checkbook to church? 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, 206.709.4432). REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (RUF) Our denomination s college ministry, has weekly large group meetings at University of Washington with worship, teaching, fellowship, as well as small groups many events. If you re a student in Seattle, come join us! Website: www.uw.ruf.org 12
C U L T I V A T E CHRISTIAN FORMATION Christian Formation fosters holistic pursuit of faithful Christian living by cultivating image of Christ in us as men, women, children, parents, workers, artists, neighbors, every or area of life we occupy. For more information about Christian Formation, email Michael Subracko (michael@graceseattle.org). Story Calling Instructors: Karyn Frierson, Gwen St. John, Michael Subracko, SarahVoelzke When: Sunday, 9:3010:30am (March 24June 9, not meeting April 7 due to Congregational meeting. Where: Fellowship Hall Description: God has created you called you to Him for a purpose. But what is that purpose? How do you know you if you are fulfilling that purpose? What do you do if you don t believe you are? To one degree or anor, we all want clearer guidance from God on what purposeful living looks like on a day to day basis given our individual story, gifts, talents. In this class, you will consider story that God is writing with your life how knowing it helps you to more faithfully live out your purpose today in future. Prayer Garing every Sunday starting at 9:30 am in room 102 (at bottom of front stairs directly under chapel). This is a great time of community building to pray for God s glory leading, growth in our church body, city, personal prayer requests. Contact: Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Gospel of Luke (women only) Instructor/Contact: Linn Haralson (linn@graceseattle.org, 206.718.3982) Women's Bible study on book of Luke, running through to end of year will continue next year as well. Two class options: Tuesday mornings: 6:30am to 8:00am at at home of Linn Haralson, 2414 E. Aloha St. 98112. Childcare is not offered for this class. Babes in arms are welcome. Tuesday mornings: 9:30am to 11:30am at home of Linn Haralson, 2414 E. Aloha St. 98112. Childcare is provided for this class. Suggested donation $5 a family per class for those using childcare. GRACE KIDS Grace Kids exists to cultivate love of God in lives hearts of all children that encounter Grace Church Seattle. Currently, Graces Kids offers a full range of classes during Christian Formation Hour (9:3010:15). When: Every Sunday Where: See inside front cover for class location Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) 13
S E R V E IN OUR CONGREGATION Grace Kids: Children need us. Grace kids is in search of a few more volunteers to love serve kids of our congregation. Commitment is approximately 23 hours a month. Open positions are listed below. Nursery: 3 volunteers needed Kindergarten class: 1support volunteer needed 2s/3s class: 4 support volunteers need Emergency backup needed in all classes Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Hospitality: Help create an atmosphere of welcome on Sunday mornings with coffee treats, as well as planning hosting lunches, picnics, dinners where people can make deeper connections. Contact: Linn Haralson (linn@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 email list asked to serve as y are able when needs arise. Contact: Sara Huey (meals@graceseattle.org) to volunteer Sound assistance needed! Ever had an interest in recording 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) Music: Exercise your musical gifts in our worship services. Contact: Jess Alldredge (jess@graceseattle.org) Worship Service Volunteers: Greet usher, read scripture, or help serve communion. Contact: Jess Alldredge (jess@graceseattle.org) 14
S E R V E IN SEATTLE For more information on serving in Seattle, contact John Haralson (john@graceseattle.org). Operation Nightwatch: Join group from Grace that cooks serves dinner on third Wednesday of each month (7:0010:00 pm) for nonhoused lowincome people at Operation Nightwatch Dispatch Center in International District. Contact: Coleen Marta (coleenmarta@yahoo.com) Website: www.seattlenightwatch.org Penny s Place: A ministry of Northwest Family Life, Penny s Place is a shelter for abused women children. Contact: Hope Brian (baldwin.hope@gmail.com) Website: www.pennysplace.info Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), our denomination s college ministry, has weekly large group meetings at University of Washington with worship, teaching, fellowship, as well as small groups many events. Contact: Katie Tracy (katie.tracy@ruf.org) Website: uw.ruf.org IN OUR WORLD For more information on serving in our world, contact Abby St. Hilaire (abby@graceseattle.org). Hospitable Heart for China? Have you ever been touched by hospitality? China s scholars are in our midst 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 Ministries for more information or to receive updates on or ways to show hospitality to Chinese students at UW Website: chinattle.blogspot.com Sponsor an Akha child: The Akha Youth Development Center provides housing education to help young people escape sex drug trades in Thail. You can support a child for $40/month. Contact: Michael Subracko (michael@graceseattle.org) 15
S E R M O N T E X T [17] When we had come to Jerusalem, brors received us gladly. [18] On following day Paul went in with us to James, all elders were present. [19] After greeting m, he related one by one things that God had done among Gentiles through his ministry. [20] And when y heard it, y glorified God. And y said to him, You see, bror, how many thouss re are among Jews of those who have believed. They are all zealous for law, [21] y have been told about you that you teach all Jews who are among Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling m not to circumcise ir children or walk according to our customs. [22] What n is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come. [23] Do refore what we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow; [24] take se men purify yourself along with m pay ir expenses, so that y may shave ir heads. Thus all will know that re is nothing in what y have been told about you, but that you yourself also live in observance of law. [25] But as for Gentiles who have believed, we have sent a letter with our judgment that y should abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, from blood, from what has been strangled, from sexual immorality. [26] Then Paul took men, next day he purified himself along with m went into temple, giving notice when days of purification would be fulfilled offering presented for each one of m. [27] When seven days were almost completed, Jews from Asia, seeing him in temple, stirred up whole crowd laid hs on him, [28] crying out, Men of Israel, help! This is man who is teaching everyone everywhere against people law this place. Moreover, he even brought Greeks into temple has defiled this holy place. [29] For y had previously seen Trophimus Ephesian with him in city, y supposed that Paul had brought him into temple. [30] Then all city was stirred up, people ran toger. They seized Paul dragged him out of temple, at once gates were shut. [31] And as y were seeking to kill him, word came to tribune of cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion. [32] He at once took soldiers centurions ran down to m. And when y saw tribune soldiers, y stopped beating Paul. [33] Then tribune came up arrested him ordered him to be bound with two chains. He inquired who he was what he had done. [34] Some in crowd were shouting one thing, some anor. And as he could not learn facts because of uproar, he ordered him to be brought into barracks. [35] And when he came to steps, he was actually carried by soldiers because of violence of crowd, [36] for mob of people followed, crying out, Away with him! (Acts 21:1736) 505 Broadway E #324 Seattle, WA 98102 206.709.4432 www.graceseattle.org STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor (john@graceseattle.org) Rev. Michael Subracko, Associate Pastor (michael@graceseattle.org) Rev. Andy Peler, Church Planter, West Seattle (y@allsoulsseattle.org) Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director (jess@graceseattle.org) Heidi Hansen, Grace Kids Director (heidi@graceseattle.org) PASTORS AND ELDERS Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Adam Schuyler (adam@graceseattle.org) Rev. John Haralson (john@graceseattle.org) Rev. Michael Subracko (michael@graceseattle.org) MINISTRY COORDINATORS Christian Formation: Michael Subracko (michael@graceseattle.org) Community Groups: Michael Subracko (michael@graceseattle.org) Hospitality: Linn Haralson (linn@graceseattle.org) Serving Seattle: John Haralson (john@graceseattle.org) Serving World: Abby St. Hilaire (abby@graceseattle.org) DEACONS Karyn Frierson (karyn@graceseattle.org) Lee Grooms (lee@graceseattle.org) Sarah McCrum Voelzke (sarah@graceseattle.org) Bob Montgomery (bob@graceseattle.org) Nathan Ruhl (nathan@graceseattle.org) Nat Taylor (nat@graceseattle.org)