ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, 6 July, 2014 9:00 am and 11:00 am graceseattle.org
S U M M E R 2 0 1 4 P S A L M S : L E A R N I N G T O P R A Y When we were young, our parents taught us certain patterns of speech. Our mothers and fathers would teach us to say Please, Thank You and I m sorry. They knew the lifelong importance of becoming skilled in these language forms and heart dispositions. They also knew that we were not born with the ability to talk in this way. We had to learn how to do it. It works the same way with God. Whether you are a Christian or not, we are not born with the innate ability to know how to speak with God. Like children, we have to learn how to speak with God. We learn this language the same way we learn any other languages: by hearing and repeating the speech of others. This is how the Psalms are a great gift to us. God gave us the Psalms to teach us how to pray. They are the prayers of other people that we first hear. We then take those prayers into our own mouths and begin to repeat them. This is how we learn the Vertical Habits needed to dialog with God. In the Psalms, we learn how to say to God Thank you!, You are simply amazing! and I am ready to follow you. We also learn how to cry out to God and say, Why? and Where have you gone? and I m sorry. The Psalms prepare us to engage with God in every possible life circumstance. Let us worship! WORSHIP SERVICE Sundays, 9:00 am and 11:00 am Meeting in the Volunteer Park Seventhday Adventist church building (1300 E Aloha St). NURSERY Available for 6 months to 2 years during the worship service. Located in the Chapel, next to the Sanctuary (upstairs). GRACE KIDS During Worship Service (9:00 am 12:30 pm) (23 years) Room 117 (45 years) Room 119
FOR REFLECTION "The antidote to exhaustion is wholeheartedness." David Whyte, Crossing the Unknown Sea This Beloved of ours is merciful and good. Besides, he so deeply longs for our love that he keeps calling us to come closer. This voice of his is so sweet that the poor soul falls apart in the face of her own inability to instantly do whatever he asks of her. And so you can see, hearing him hurts much more than not being able to hear him For now, his voice reaches us through words spoken by good people, through listening to spiritual talks, and reading sacred literature. God calls to us in countless little ways all the time. Through illnesses and suffering and through sorrow he calls to us. Through a truth glimpsed fleetingly in a state of prayer he calls to us. No matter how halfhearted such insights may be, God rejoices whenever we learn what he is trying to teach us. Teresa of Ávila, The Interior Castle "Purity of heart is to will one thing." Søren Kierkegaard
S U N D A Y, 6 J U L Y 2 0 1 4 F O U R T H S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T S T A N D I N G CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Psalm 33 Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! Let us sing to him a new song; and play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. Amen! Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices for the duration of the worship service. Text in bold italics is read together by the entire congregation. Plain text is read by one of the worship service leaders. Praise To The Lord Joachim Neander 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 and me my ters ly that All ye Hast thou Pon der Let the and ly ly es who not a A Praise Him in Grant ed in If with His Glad ly for the the the the soul, thee 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 the who who O S E A T E D Al o er doth let Him, for der His ness and and breath, to thy the from dor a or dain be friend a dore His de Al His tem sires might peo tion. eth? thee. Him. might all pros all He wings, mer come tion! eth, thee; Him! y, things per that tion! eth! thee; Him; is yea, cy now the so thy is j j thy so here with ple draw e er have been near; y can do, ple a gain, O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 1 7
Lectio Sacra means sacred reading. It has been the practice of the church for thousands of years to have portions of the bible read during worship services. The assumption behind this practice is that we are people who need to be shaped by all of God s word. LECTIO SACRA Hebrews 4:110 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, As I swore in my wrath, They shall not enter my rest, although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: And God rested on the seventh day from all his works. And again in this passage he said, They shall not enter my rest. Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, again he appoints a certain day, Today, saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts. For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. The word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship. INTERLUDE O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 2
CONFESSION OF SIN Our loving Father, in the midst of uncertain futures, demanding jobs busy schedules, unpredictable economy, frantic lives, natural disasters, fractured families, failing health, and broken relationships, S T A N D I N G Confession of sin happens within the context of relationship, both with God and each other. We confess together, in community, before a gracious God who has given us himself. Confession both acknowledges our need for mercy and celebrates its abundance in Christ. instead of trusting you and entering your rest, we have been overtaken by fear, anxiety, despondency, disobedience, anger, and withdrawal. Forgive us and remind us that because of your steadfast love, rest and peace are now possible. (You are invited to confess your sins silently.) RECEIVING OF GRACE Adapted from Romans 8 God did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? In Christ, God has forgiven our sins. God has paid our debt. Nothing can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 3
HYMN OF GOD S LOVE Amazing Grace John Newton 1779 (last stanza author unknown), New Britain 1831 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. When we ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We ve no less days to sing God s praise Than when we d first begun. 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 and my sal va tion! # Leader/Cantor 1st time through congregation 2nd time 4 2 & 4 Ó me Œ 4 4 2 Œ 4 w I will sing and make # & 4 2 J 4 w J lo dy to you Lord! O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 4
PRAYING THE PSALMS Psalm 33:13, 1322 Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. Praying through the Psalms each week teaches us how to pray, using the prayer book of ancient Israel. As we pray, there will be pauses for reflection. The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds. The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue. Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you. 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 and my sal va tion! # Leader/Cantor 1st time through congregation 2nd time 4 2 & 4 Ó me Œ 4 4 2 Œ 4 w I will sing and make # & 4 2 J 4 w J lo dy to you Lord! O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 5
Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to you, the author and perfecter of my faith. Amen. HYMN OF GOD S LOVE How 4 5 & # Deep the Father s Love for Us # j j & # # & # # & # # How Be I vast sin gifts, make out death be up no a a and deep hold will the the not Fa man boast ther's love up on in an yond all meas ure that he should on his shoulders. A shamed, I pow'r, no wis dom. But I will wretch his treas ure. mong the scof fers. res ur rec tion. How It Why great was should the my I for a y give hear boast pain sin gain us, cross, thing: his on ly my mock ing in Je sus of that from sear held his how my No j j Son to voice call Christ: his ing loss. him there re ward? j j The un I Father turns his face away as wounds which mar til it was ac complished; His dy ing breath the Cho sen One bring has brought me life. I cannot give an an swer. But this I know with all my heart: his 4 3 & # # man know wounds y sons that it have paid to is my glo fin ran ry. ished. som. S E A T E D Stuart Townend, 1995 Thankyou Music 3 j 3 4 GOSPEL LESSON Exhaustion & Joy Psalm 33 Rev. John Haralson Grace Kids order of worship is available in the lobby for kids 5 years old and up. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen. Sermon activities for kids resumes September 21. INTERLUDE O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 6
OFFERING The offering is a way for members and friends of Grace Church Seattle to support the church s mission and ministry. If you are our guest today, please feel under no compulsion to give. Please let us know you ve joined us today, as well as any comments or prayer requests, by placing your comment card in the offering basket. PRAYERS FOR REST Our heavenly Father, S T A N D, S I T, O R K N E E L in the midst of our doubts, disappointment, and loneliness, our frustration, sadness, and unanswered prayers, and the burdens of this earthly life, we long for your rest. We long to be whole. Give us comfort through the gift of your love. Give us hope through the resurrection of your son. Give us healing through the presence of your spirit. Make Immanuel real to us. Make, God with us, a description of our daily lives. Make the experience of your presence the essence of our being. Make it the blood in our veins. Make it the bedrock of our souls. We love you. We rest in you. Amen. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 7
S T A N D I N G Prayer for Receiving Communion Lord Jesus, your perfect life, death, and resurrection are the source of all blessing in this life and the life to come. As I eat this bread and drink this cup, renew me in the joy and glory of knowing and serving you. I come to this table on the basis of your merit only and not my own. As you have completely and fully offered yourself for me, I now completely and fully offer myself to you as a living sacrifice. Amen. 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 either the wine (taller cup) or grape juice (shorter cup) on the table, then proceed through the line. HYMN OF DESIRE Spirit Of God George Croly 1854, Karl Digerness 2006 Karl Digerness Music # # & # #4 j j 3 5 7 9 & # # # # & # # # # & # # # # & # # # # Spir it I ask Teach me Hast Tho ou Teach me j Wean it from earth; through No sud den rend ing Teach me the strug gles All, alll Thine own, soul, One ho ly pas sion J Stoop to No an To chec my gel ck the I see Thy The pre sence j And make But take Teach me O let My heart of no to not to God, dream, feel bid love weak vi ris sing cross; of de scend up no proph et that Thou art me love Thee, Thee as Thine ness sion, doubt, there Thy me love Thee the dim ness the pa as of tience of me seek Thee, and an al tar, and S E A T E D on my ec sta al God an ways and gels heart; sies, nigh; King? love, all its puls es move of the veil of of the soul heart and strength and to clay, bear. mind. fill ing all my frame; might y as Thou art; no o p'ning skies; the re bel sigh, teach me to cling: de scendded Dove, I ought to love. my soul a way. un answered prayer. O let me find! Thy love the flame. (repeat line) THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION Communion, also called the Lord s Supper or the Eucharist, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all baptized followers of Jesus Christ who acknowledge their sins against God and their neighbors and confess their need for the grace of Christ to partake of this meal. If you are a Christian and haven t been baptized, please talk with one of our pastors. We would be honored to baptize you. We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with his people, the church. 4 j O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 8
S T A N D I N G HYMN OF BENEDICTION 2 Corinthians 13:14 Jess Alldredge 2012 Grace Church Seattle & b b b 6 8 ΠJ j j 5 9 &b b b &b b b 13 &b b b 17 &b b b 21 &b b b fel The grace of the Lord Je sus Christ ΠJ ΠΠj and the love of God and the Πj j Π2. low ship of the Ho ly Spir it be with Πyou all. A men. ΠJ ΠA A men, A men, A men. ΠJ ΠΠΠΠmen, A men, A men. ΠJ 1. ΠΠSENDING Let us go forth and serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God! Sermons can be streamed and downloaded at graceseattle.org/sermons Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV ), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 9
C O N N E C T ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Summer Schedule Starting Today. As we take a break from Christian Formation hour, we will be starting our summer schedule: First Service 9:00 am Coffee Hour 10:15 am Second Service 11:00 am How to Connect with People at Grace this Summer The primary way to experience community at Grace is through the Community Group ministry. However, Community Groups take a break over the summer to give leaders and hosts a break. For people new to Grace, the question of how to connect during the summer months is a good one: Some Community Groups have occasional summer events. If you see a group on the next page that interests you, do reach out. Refreshed Community Group listings will be in the Order of Worship later this summer. Take a look and plan ahead for the fall. In between services, join folks in the lobby for coffee. It's not uncommon for people to groupup for lunch after church. The following pages are full of events and other ways to get connected. Grace Kids Appreciation and Church Lunch Sunday, July 13 after second service. Join us for lunch as we say thank you to all of those who have served in Grace Kids this year. Mad Dawgs hot dogs returns again to serve Seattle's best gourmet sausages. People that served this year in Grace Kids eat for free, others are selfpay. Sides and drinks provided for all. Women s Happy Hour Friday, August 1, 4:30 6:30 pm. Join us for happy hour to socialize and make new connections. All women are invited. Contact: Sarah Voelzke (sarah@graceseattle.org), Katheryn Frierson (katheryn@graceseattle.org) Churchwide Retreat September 12 14. Save the date! We will be having a churchwide retreat at the Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. This is a great time to build existing relationships and form new ones. Dr. Chuck DeGroat from the Newbigin House of Studies in San Francisco will be teaching on how to love the difficult people in our lives, including ourselves. Costs are $125 per adult, $25 per child, $300 maximum for families. Childcare will be provided. Contact: Renée Huie (reneethuie@comcast.net) Website: campgrace.eventbrite.com See our full events calendar at graceseattle.org/calendar/list Facebook facebook.com/graceseattle Twitter @graceseattle Instagram @gracechurchseattle 10
C O N N E C T COMMUNITY GROUPS Community Groups are places of care and community where we live the Christian life together. Currently groups are on break for the Summer, though some still meet for occasional events. For more information or to host or lead a group, please contact us at groups@graceseattle.org. Bryant Contact: Lee & Amy Grooms (lee@graceseattle.org, 206.356.5868; amy@graceseattle.org, 206.450.4391) Capitol Hill (500 Belmont Ave E) Contact: Rob & Mary McMurray (rdmcmurray@gmail.com, 360.921.8698 ; mary@graceseattle.org, 206.915.4674) Capitol Hill (2414 E Aloha St) Contact: Claudia Mason (cmason@elliottbaybook.com) Eastlake (2714 Fairview Ave E #103) Contact: Aaron Zide (aaron.zide@gmail.com, 702.321.8525) Kirkland (702 Kirkland Ave) Contact: Howie & Debbie Donahoe (howiedonahoe@gmail.com, 704.907.7479; momdonahoe@gmail.com, 704.906.2724) Maple Leaf (8204 5th Ave NE) Contact: Eric DeMoney (rdemoney@gmail.com) Mt. Baker (3720 37th Ave S) Contact: Tess Trinidade or Emily Evanson (tesstrinidade@gmail.com; emevanson@gmail.com) North Seattle (820 NE 128th St) Contact: Darik & Jo Taniguchi (dariktaniguchi@msn.com, 206.595.3562; taniguchijo@gmail.com, 206.818.9058) North Seattle (14331 22nd Ave NE) Contact: Silas Snider (swsnider@gmail.com) North Seattle/Shoreline (15565 9th Ave NE) Contact: Dan Koch & Jaffrey Bagge (dancoke@gmail.com; jaffreyrose@mac.com) Queen Anne (1404 3rd Ave N, Apt 15) Contact: Laura Bannister or Justin Hawkins (lmbannister@gmail.com, 540.383.7515; ultimatehawk44@yahoo.com, 314.614.7736) Sand Point/View Ridge (4320 NE 58th St) Contact: Edna Parzybok (ednaparz@gmail.com, 206.604.2269) South Seattle (3720 37th Ave S) Contact: Santino Pascua (santinopascua@yahoo.com; 206.307.7544) 11
C O N N E C T WOMEN S HAPPY HOUR A quarterly event for women to make new connections. Contact: Sarah Voelzke (sarah@graceseattle.org), Katheryn Frierson (katheryn@graceseattle.org) MEN S GROUP A casual group for men to spend time in fellowship with one another. Contact: Dan Koch (dancoke@gmail.com) DIACONATE Grace s deacons provide care for the needs of the church community. Contact: deacons@graceseattle.org PARENTS EMAIL LIST Connect with other parents and share resources and requests. Group email: graceparents@googlegroups.com Contact: Linn Haralson (linn@graceseattle.org), Karissa Taylor (karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com) BOOK CLUB We ve been reading fiction books off The New York Times Best Seller list, discussing themes, worldviews, and critiques. Future brunches (Saturdays, 10:30 am 8231 Densmore Ave N) and discussions: July 19 The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez August 16 Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell September 20 The Telling Room by Michael Paterniti October 18 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams November 15 The Secret History by Donna Tartt January 24 Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy February 21 Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Group email: seattlebookgroup@googlegroups.com Contact: Amy Grooms (amy@graceseattle.org) to RSVP or for information INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP Struggling with infertility? You are not alone women impacted by infertility and all of its collateral damage (loneliness, marital strain, anger at God, bitterness, jealousy, body image issues, and everything else) meet regularly to pray for one another, share our stories, encourage and support one another as we face these difficult battles that leave us feeling alone. Please contact Karissa Taylor for details on where and when we will be meeting and with any other questions. Contact: Karissa Taylor (karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com) 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 the church on the days of the month you specify many already give by this method. If you d like help getting set up, email office@graceseattle.org REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (RUF) Our denomination s college ministry has weekly large group meetings at the University of Washington with worship, teaching, and fellowship, as well as small groups and many events. If you re a student in Seattle, come join us! Contact: Drew Burdette (drew.burdette@ruf.org) Website: uw.ruf.org 12
C U L T I V A T E Prayer Gathering This is a great time of community building to pray for God's glory and leading, personal prayer requests, and growth in our church body and the city. When: Sunday, 10:15 am Where: Room 102 (at the bottom of the front stairs directly under the chapel) Contact: Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Men's Bible Study We are reading through the book of Romans together. We hope you can join us. Coffee and pastries will be provided. When: Second & Fourth Wednesday, 6:007:00 am. The next meeting is July 9. Where: Grace Seattle Office (400 E Pine St, Suite 215) Contact: Adam Schuyler (adam@graceseattle.org, 206.383.4854) Grace Kids Grace Kids exists to cultivate the love of God in the lives and hearts of all children that encounter Grace Church Seattle. Each class explores God's story found in scripture and our place in it, and engages in a variety of activities to foster a sense of wonder, worship, and community. When: Every Sunday Where: See the inside front cover for class location Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Introduction to Grace Seattle A periodic course for learning more about our ministry and philosophy. Contact: Mary McMurray (mary@graceseattle.org) 13
S E R V E IN OUR CONGREGATION Hospitality: Help create an atmosphere of welcome on Sunday mornings with coffee and treats, as well as planning and hosting lunches, picnics, and dinners where people can make deeper connections. Contact: Erin Christensen (erin@graceseattle.org) Serve in Grace Kids Grace Kids needs kind adults to serve as helpers in all our classes. The commitment during the summer is once a month during either worship service. Currently Grace Kids needs: 4 people for nursery 2 people for toddlers 4 people for prek Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Meals Ministry Serves Grace community members with food delivery in case of shortterm needs, such as injuries, illnesses, and new children. Volunteers are added to an email list and asked to serve as they are able when needs arise. Contact: Sara Huey (meals@graceseattle.org) Sound assistance needed! Ever had an interest in recording and mixing live music? Grace is in immediate need of more people to help bolster our sound techs team! No prior experience necessary, just a willingness to learn. Contact: Jess Alldredge (jess@graceseattle.org) Sunday Worship Servers: Greet and usher, read scripture, or help serve communion. Contact: Mary McMurray (mary@graceseattle.org) 14
IN SEATTLE Lifelong AIDS Alliance: Grace Seattle delivers premade meals once a week to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and/or other chronic diseases. If you would like more information or would like to be part of the delivery team, please contact Coleen Marta. Contact: Coleen Marta (coleen@graceseattle.org) Website: llaa.org Operation Nightwatch: Join the group from Grace that cooks and serves dinner on the third Wednesday of each month (7:0010:00 pm) for nonhoused and lowincome people at the Operation Nightwatch Dispatch Center in the International District. Contact: Website: Miriam Decker (miriammdecker@hotmail.com) seattlenightwatch.org Penny s Place: A ministry of Northwest Family Life, Penny s Place is a shelter for abused women and children. Contact: Hope Brian (baldwin.hope@gmail.com) Website: pennysplace.info Reformed University Fellowship (RUF): Our denomination s college ministry, has weekly large group meetings at the University of Washington with worship, teaching, and fellowship, as well as small groups and many events. Contact: Website: Drew Burdette (drew.burdette@ruf.org) uw.ruf.org For more information on serving in Seattle, contact Coleen Marta (coleen@graceseattle.org). IN OUR WORLD Sacred Road Ministries: A ministry that serves our first neighbors on the Yakama Reservation in central Washington. Contact : Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Website: sacredroadministries.com Hospitable Heart for China? Have you ever been touched by hospitality? China s scholars are in our midst and eager to connect. One way to show hospitality is by providing a friendly homestay environment for a student or research scholar coming to the University of Washington this fall (homestays are typically for 710 days). Contact: Website: Heidi Schuler (nihaoheidi@gmail.com), Campus Ministry Staff, China Outreach Ministries for more information or to receive updates on other ways to show hospitality to Chinese students at UW chinattle.blogspot.com For more information on serving in our world, contact Abby St. Hilaire (abby@graceseattle.org). 15
S E R M O N T E X T [1] Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. [2] Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! [3] Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. [4] For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. [5] He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. [6] By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. [7] He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; he puts the deeps in storehouses. [8] Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him! [9] For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. [10] The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. [11] The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. [12] Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! [13] The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; [14] from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, [15] he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds. [16] The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. [17] The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue. [18] Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, [19] that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. [20] Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. [21] For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. [22] Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you. Psalm 33 400 E Pine St, Suite 215 Seattle, WA 98122 206.709.4432 graceseattle.org STAFF Rev. John Haralson, Pastor (john@graceseattle.org) Rev. Andy Pelander, Church Planter, West Seattle (andy@allsoulsseattle.org) Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director (jess@graceseattle.org) Heidi Hansen, Grace Kids Director (heidi@graceseattle.org) Mary McMurray, Ministry Administrator (mary@graceseattle.org) ELDERS Dan Huie (dan@graceseattle.org) Matt Parzybok (matt@graceseattle.org) Adam Schuyler (adam@graceseattle.org) Darik Taniguchi (darik@graceseattle.org) Nat Taylor (nat@graceseattle.org) MINISTRY COORDINATORS Christian Formation: John Haralson (john@graceseattle.org) Community Groups: Matt Parzybok (matt@graceseattle.org) Hospitality: Erin Christensen (erin@graceseattle.org) Serving Seattle: Coleen Marta (coleen@graceseattle.org) Serving the World: Abby St. Hilaire (abby@graceseattle.org) DEACONS Katheryn Frierson (katheryn@graceseattle.org) Lee Grooms (lee@graceseattle.org) Sarah Voelzke (sarah@graceseattle.org) Bob Montgomery (bob@graceseattle.org)