ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, August 24, 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 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! Psalm 95:6 When we were young, our parents taught us certain patterns of speech. Our parents would teach us to say please, thank you and I m sorry. They knew the life-long 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, you were 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 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 Seventh-day 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) (2-3 years) Room 117 (4-5 years) Room 119
FOR REFLECTION God has come to you to save the sinner. Be glad! This message is liberation through truth. You can hide nothing from God. The mask you wear before others will do you no good before Him. He wants to see you as you are, He wants to be gracious to you. You do not have to go on lying to yourself and your brothers and sisters, as if you were without sin; you can dare to be a sinner. Thank God for that. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together The Reformation was a time when men went blind, staggering drunk because they had discovered, in the dusty basement of late medievalism, a whole cellar full of fifteen-hundredyear-old, two-hundred proof Grace bottle after bottle of pure distillate of Scripture, one sip of which would convince anyone that God saves us single-handedly. The word of the Gospel after all those centuries of trying to lift yourself into heaven by worrying about the perfection of your bootstraps suddenly turned out to be a flat announcement that the saved were home before they started...grace has to be drunk straight: no water, no ice, and certainly no ginger ale; neither goodness, nor badness, not the flowers that bloom in the spring of super spirituality could be allowed to enter into the case. - Robert Farrar Capon, Between Noon & Three: Romance, Law & the Outrage of Grace We can think of our inadequacies as terrible defects, if we want, and hate ourselves. But we can also think of them affirmatively, as doorways through which the power of grace can enter our lives. - Gerald May, Addiction and Grace
S U N D A Y, A U G U S T 2 4, 2 0 1 4 E L E V E N T H S U N D A Y A F T E R P E N T E C O S T S T A N D I N G CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 95:1-7 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. 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. Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Amen! 1
For The Beauty Of The Earth Folliot S. Pierpoint 1864, Conrard Kocher 1838 For the beauty of the earth For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies. Refrain Lord of all, to Thee we raise, This our hymn of grateful praise. For the beauty of each hour, Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flower, Sun and moon, and stars of Refrain For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild. Refrain For Thy Church, that evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of love. Refrain S E A T E D 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 Luke 18:9-14 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get. But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me, a sinner! I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted. The word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 2
INTERLUDE Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship. S T A N D I N G CONFESSION OF SIN Adapted from Psalm 38 O LORD, rebuke us not in your anger, nor discipline us in your wrath! For your arrows have sunk into us, and your hand has come down on us. There is no soundness in our flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in our bones because of our sin. For our iniquities have gone over our heads; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for us. 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. Do not forsake us, O Lord! Our God, be not far from us! Make haste to help us, O Lord, our salvation! (You are invited to confess your sins silently.) RECEIVING OF GRACE Adapted from I John 1 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Amen! 3
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PRAYING THE PSALMS Psalm 38:9-22 O Lord, all my longing is before you; my sighing is not hidden from you. My heart throbs; my strength fails me, and the light of my eyes it also has gone from me. My friends and companions stand aloof from my plague, and my nearest kin stand far off. 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. Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek my hurt speak of ruin and meditate treachery all day long. But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear, like a mute man who does not open his mouth. I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no rebukes. But for you, O LORD, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. For I said, Only let them not rejoice over me, who boast against me when my foot slips! For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever before me. I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin. But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully. Those who render me evil for good accuse me because I follow after good. Do not forsake me, O LORD! O my God, be not far from me! Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation! 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 PETITION Come Messiah, Come (Psalm 102) &b b 3 b 4 Œ &b b b & bb b & bb b 1. 2. 3. hide like you Lord, I've But not a are hear my be-come you, O your de - re - face sert mem prayer, like Lord, In-cline your ear to I lie a-wake and You will a - rise and way like foes taunt time to Come Me smoke, me; grant GOSPEL LESSON from owl -bered and a you Jess Alldredge 2012 Grace Church Seattle let my cry vul-ture in are en-throned me in my wand -'ring a - through - out all me; groan; have my bones armed with un - to S E A T E D when I call, re - jec- ted; com - pas-sion are hate her hot they curse your come be-fore you; the wil -- der ness; for - ev er- - more; day of trou- ble. mong the ru - ins. ge - ner - a - tions. as my fa an-swer me; days drift a - all a - lone. All day my on Zi - on; for it is coals. name. - vor. & bb b w w & bb b Œ - ssi - ah, come. Come Me - ssi - ah, come. Come Me - ssi - ah, come. Come Me - 1. 2. 3. 17 &b b b w ssi Œ w - ah, come. 3 Œ w Ó Ó Saints Who Sin Psalm 38 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 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. O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 6
S T A N D I N G AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Q. What do you believe about the forgiveness of sins? A. I believe that God, because of Christ's satisfaction, will no more remember my sins, nor my sinful nature, against which I have to struggle all my life, but will graciously grant me the righteousness of Christ, that I may never come into condemnation. Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism is the best known of the Reformed confessions. It was written in Heidelberg, Germany in 1563 by two young ministers. HYMN OF GOD S LOVE We Are Not Overcome Isaac Wardell and Robert Heiskell, 2011 Bifrost Arts 4 & # # 4 1. Flesh will 2. Put no 3. Have no & # # & # # & # # & # # & # # steal, sod cheek! fade; dust; death; 2. 3. us: breath: fail trust fear The Lord The The Lord Lord the you stand Turn earth will up your will will will give make give and bones will in the for your shake. on. cheek! and a all Night Flow Bear take place life break; earth, life; will - ers the 1. a-way: for and fall, fade yoke thieves will in turn your the the light will in - to of love and Be-cause of his great love, we are not o -ver - come! not o - ver come! j Œ r r j Œ r r Be -cause of his great love, we are Ó 4 Œ Œ Ó S E A T E D 4 Œ 7
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. Allergen-free 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. 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. Gloria Patri, 2nd cent. Gloria Karl Patri, Digerness, 2nd cent. 2009 Gloria Patri Karl Digerness, 2009 3 5 7 & # # & # # & # # & # # Œ Œ Glo-ry be to the Fa - ther, glo-ry be to the Son, Glo -ry be to the Spi - rit, Three in One. As it was in the be - gin - ing it will be for - ev - er A - men, A - men, A - men. S T A N D I N G Gloria Patri j Ó Œ 2 BENEDICTION 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen! SENDING 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 8
C O N N E C T KEY FALL DATES Sept 12-14 - Church-wide retreat Sept 14 - Regular worship cancelled due to retreat. Please worship with us in Stanwood. Sept 15 - Community groups resume Sept 20 - Premarital Counseling Seminar Sept 21 - Fall schedule begins First service 9:00 am Community Group Sunday 10:30 am Kids Christian Formation class begins Second service 11:30 am Sept 27 - Seattle AIDS Walk Sept 28 - Adult Christian Formation class begins - Grace Kids volunteer orientation Oct 17-18 - Intro to Grace class ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Support Emerald Hymns - Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs - Grace Church Seattle is making an album of original songs written for and by our church! We are raising money to make the album and If you'd like to learn more or support the project, go the Indiegogo link below. $10 will get you a pre-order of the album, but there are many more great offers for your support. Website: http://igg.me/at/emeraldhymns Contact: Jess Alldredge (jess@graceseattle.org) How can we better foster faith in the hearts of children at Grace and support one another to that end? Plan to attend one, or more, 30-minute training sessions listed below based on the group you currently work with or are considering working with. Where: Fellowship hall downstairs Time: 10:25-10:55 am Today 1st-6th grade teams Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Church-wide Retreat - September 12-14, Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. 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. Childcare will be provided during lectures. Costs are $125 per adult, $25 per child, $300 maximum for families. For assistance with costs, please contact Katheryn Frierson (katheryn@graceseattle.org). Last day to register is September 7. Contact: Renée Huie (reneethuie@comcast.net) Website: campgrace.eventbrite.com Grace is hiring temporary childcare workers for the church retreat - Free room and board, and approximately 10 hours of work over the weekend. Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) 9
C O N N E C T Premarital Counseling - Saturday, September 20, 9am - Noon, Grace Office 400 E Pine St #215. There will be a premarital seminar with John Haralson and several mentor couples from the congregation. After the seminar, each premarital couple will be paired with a mentor couple for several subsequent meetings to talk through various aspects of marriage. Please RSVP. Contact: Jo Taniguchi (taniguchijo@gmail.com) Community Group Sunday - Sunday, September 21, in between services. A time to introduce what God is doing in and through our community groups in an extended coffee time in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us to learn more about the ministry and find a community group to join. Seattle AIDS Walk - Saturday, September 27, 8:30am - Noon, Volunteer Park. Volunteer at or walk this family friendly 5k run/walk. Contact: Coleen Marta (coleen@graceseattle.org) Grace Kids Orientation - Sunday, September 28, 10:30 am, Fellowship Hall. Learn the nuts and bolts of serving our kids on sundays and start the application process to join a team. Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) 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 WOMEN S HAPPY HOUR A quarterly event for women to make new connections. Contact: 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, world-views, and critiques. Future brunches (Saturdays, 10:30 am 8231 Densmore Ave N) and discussions: 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 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 11
C O N N E C T COMMUNITY GROUPS Community Groups are places of care and community where we live the Christian life together. Groups resume September 15. For more information or to host or lead a group, please contact Matt Parzybok (matt@graceseattle.org). NEIGHBORHOOD LEADER WHEN ABOUT Beacon Hill 5804 17th Ave. S. Justin & Courtney Sikes courtneysikes@gmail.com Tuesdays 6:30 pm We are open to all comers, we have no identity yet. Kid friendly. Capitol Hill 2414 E Aloha St. Claudia Mason cmason@elliottbaybook.com Every other Wednesday 6:30 pm Dinner included. Capitol Hill 500 Belmont Ave E Apt 302 Rob & Mary McMurray rdmcmurray@gmail.com mary@graceseattle.org Wednesdays, except third Wednesday 7:00 pm A group of singles and marrieds in their 20s and 30s with no kids. We discuss the sermon, share our lives, and drink good beer. Capitol Hill Michael & Amy Taron michael.taron@gmail.com amy.taron@gmail.com Tuesdays 7:30 pm New group. Contact us for address. Columbia City 3835 S. Edmunds St. Emily Evanson & Tess Trinidade emevanson@gmail.com tesstrinidade@gmail.com Wednesdays 7:00 pm A group of 20 somethings applying the sermon to our lives while eating hodge podge meals and praying for each other. New and improved with an infant. Eastlake 2714 Fairview Ave.E, #103 Ben & Gabriela Ahern gogabby@gmail.com bgahern@gmail.com Wednesdays 7:30 pm Greenlake 8231 Densmore Ave N Nat & Karissa Taylor nat@graceseattle.org karissa.taylor@kingcounty.gov 2nd and 4th Saturday 9:00 am Kid friendly. Hawthorne Hills 4743 NE 55th St. Orion Ifland orion@ifland.net 2nd and 4th Saturday TBD Babysitting provided. North Greenwood 11253 Fremont Ave N Eric DeMoney & Nate Andrews rdemoney@gmail.com n8andrews@gmail.com 1st and 3rd Saturday 10:00 am Family oriented CG that is just expanding from existing CG. Babysitting provided 12
C O N N E C T NEIGHBORHOOD LEADER WHEN ABOUT North Seattle 14331 22nd Ave. NE Silas Snider swsnider@gmail.com Every other Sunday 6:00 pm Dinner included. North Seattle 820 NE 128th St. Darik and Jo Taniguchi dariktaniguchi@gmail.com taniguchijo@gmail.com Every other Sunday 5:00 pm Dinner included. Queen Anne 1127 Olympic Way West Eric & Joy Hadden hadden.eric.a@gmail.com joybhadden@gmail.com TBD 7:30 pm A group of singles and marrieds in their 20s and 30s. Laid back, either discussing the sermon or sharing what's going on in each other's lives. Queen Anne 617 W 3rd Street, Apt #103 Justin Hawkins ultimatehawk44@yahoo.com Mondays, except first of the month 7:30 pm Ravenna/Roosevelt 7715 15th Ave NE Lee & Amy Grooms lee@graceseattle.org amy@graceseattle.org Wednesdays 7:00 pm Single, married, and formerly married; students and professionals; 20s-40s Subject matter TBD. Sandpoint/Viewridge 4320 NE 58th Street Rain Weigel & Aaron Bruce Contact Edna: ednaparz@gmail.com Every other Wednesday 7:30 pm Kid-friendly, but come no matter what stage of life you're in (single, married without kids, etc.) Shoreline 15565 9th Ave NE Dan Koch & Jaffrey Bagge dancoke@gmail.com jaffreyrose@gmail.com First Thursday of each month 7:00 pm Potluck dinner, then casual and intentional discussion. Once a month frequency may be good for those with children or in a very busy seasons. South Seattle 12815 Renton Ave South Santino Pascua santinopascua@yahoo.com Tuesdays 6:00 pm Potluck dinner, then casual and intentional discussion. Very diverse group but unified under Christ. Kid Friendly. 13
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, 6:00-7:00 am. The next meeting is August 27. 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 course offered each Spring and Fall to learn more about our ministry and philosophy. The next course is October 17-18. Contact: Mary McMurray (mary@graceseattle.org) 14
S E R V E IN OUR CONGREGATION Hospitality: The Coffee ministry needs a few more people to help out with set-up or clean-up once a month. The Welcome Table could also use a few volunteers, so if you enjoy meeting new people and making them feel welcome, this ministry could use your gifts. Coffee Ministry Contact: Erin Christensen (erin@graceseattle.org) Welcome Table Contact: Renée Huie, (reneethuie@comcast.net) Serve in Grace Kids - Grace Kids needs kind adults to serve as helpers in all our classes. The commitment is once a month during either worship service. Contact: Heidi Hansen (heidi@graceseattle.org) Meals Ministry - Serves Grace community members with food delivery in case of short-term 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) IN SEATTLE Lifelong AIDS Alliance: Grace Seattle delivers pre-made meals once a week to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and/or other chronic diseases. 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 (7:00-10:00 pm) for non-housed and low-income people at the Operation Nightwatch Dispatch Center in the International District. Contact: Miriam Decker (miriammdecker@hotmail.com) Website: seattlenightwatch.org Penny s Place: A ministry of Northwest Family Life, Penny s Place is a shelter for abused women and children. Contact: Hope Brian (baldwin.hope@gmail.com) Website: pennysplace.info 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 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] O LORD, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath! [2] For your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand has come down on me. [15] But for you, O LORD, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. [16] For I said, Only let them not rejoice over me, who boast against me when my foot slips! [3] There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin. [4] For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. [5] My wounds stink and fester because of my foolishness, [6] I am utterly bowed down and prostrate; all the day I go about mourning. [7] For my sides are filled with burning, and there is no soundness in my flesh. [8] I am feeble and crushed; I groan because of the tumult of my heart. [9] O Lord, all my longing is before you; my sighing is not hidden from you. [10] My heart throbs; my strength fails me, and the light of my eyes it also has gone from me. [11] My friends and companions stand aloof from my plague, and my nearest kin stand far off. [17] For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever before me. [18] I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin. [19] But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully. [20] Those who render me evil for good accuse me because I follow after good. [21] Do not forsake me, O LORD! O my God, be not far from me! [22] Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation! Psalm 38 [12] Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek my hurt speak of ruin and meditate treachery all day long. [13] But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear, like a mute man who does not open his mouth. [14] I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no rebukes. 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) Bob Montgomery (bob@graceseattle.org)