Welcome to Grace! We hope you will join us for IN-PERSON worship on Sunday at 10 am. If you cannot make it to the church, you can be online. Click here to join us live on Facebook. A recorded version of the service is publicly available on Facebook by noon each Sunday. Throughout this publication, you will see underlined items. These are all hyperlinks, taking you to a website, Facebook page, or email to contact for more information. Give one a try by clicking on one of them, like the donation link. A hard copy of this publication is available in the office.Grace depends on financial contributions. You can support fantastic programming by going to our webpage, http://www.graceunitedchurch.ca/donate, or filling out a pre-authorized remittance form, available from the office. Grace depends on financial contributions.
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What’s Happening This Week
Staff Meeting Tues, Aug 30, 2:30 pm
Central Board Wed, Aug 31, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Boardroom
AA Meeting Wed, Aug 31, 8:00 p:m - 9:00 pm, Hall
Outreach Cupboard Thurs, Sept 1, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Narthex
AA Meeting Fri, Sept 2, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Hall
AA Meeting Sat, Sept 3, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Hall
Worship Sun, Sept 4, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned & fresh fruit
o Pasta Sauce
o Canned veggies /tomatoes o Pasta
o Freezable meats/lunch meat
o Cereal o Rice o Crackers
o Juice boxes
o Canned protein (ham, chicken, tuna)
(Larger cans for families)
o Instant oatmeal pkgs
The Outreach Cupboard urgently needs canned meats - tuna, chicken, turkey and ham, canned soup and canned vegetables.
Order of Worship – Aug 28, 2022 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship led by Rev. Cathy Kinsman, Garnet Weaver, Marilyn Knowlson-Vermeulen
GOD INVITES US TO WORSHIP
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME – Passing the Peace
OPENING HYMN “Will You Come and Follow Me” (vs 1,2,4) VU #567
Words: The Iona Community Music: Scottish Traditional
CANDLE LIGHTING “In the Quiet Stillness” Gladys Jack
“In the quiet stillness of creation, in the quiet stillness of home
In the quiet stillness of our being, God reminds us that we’re not alone.”
CENTERING PRAYER
HYMN “Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary” MV #18
Words and Music: John W. Thompson and Randy Scruggs
CHILDREN’S TIME
(The children may leave the Sanctuary to go upstairs with Destiny)
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
PRAYER FOR HEALING
Sacred Spirit who moves within and between.
Through you,
we are assured of Love which gathers us in and renews us with worship.
We are quick to receive your boundless welcome,
and with eager hands, we accept the sacramental gift of your grace.
But we are aware of the times we become satisfied with our own inclusion
and we do not enact the divine hospitality planted deep within our very nature.
When we cannot seem to look beyond our institutional walls,
help us to open our eyes
When we imagine ourselves to be more valuable than others,
put us in our proper place.
When we think only of self-maintenance,
Encourage us, as we pray to you,
To ponder how to care for the whole…
(silent prayers, meditation)
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
In the soul of God, we each have a place of honour where the Spirit nourishes us.
Filled with God’s abundant love, we can extend ourselves in new and life-giving ways.
We are refreshed to live the love of God.
HOLY COMMUNION IS SERVED (See Insert)
THE SCRIPTURE SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURE READING – The Gospel of Luke 14:1, 7- 14 – Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.
In this, is God’s Holy Word. Thanks be to God!
HYMN “When I Needed a Neighbour” (vs. 1,3) VU #600
Words & Music: Sydney Carter
MESSAGE
HYMN “As Long as We Follow” MV #140
Words & Music: Joseph Kabemba
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING HYMN
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO FORTH IN FAITH
CLOSING HYMN “To Show by Touch and Word” (vs. 2,3) VU #427
Words: Fred Kaan, Music: Ron Klusmeier
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Life and Work of the Church
BLESSING
CHORAL BENEDICTION “Take Up His Song of Love” MV #213
Words and Music: Laura A. Herman
Hymns from More Voices United with permission. One License #A-7252
Upcoming Worship |Scriptures
Sept 4, 2022 Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Interaction with mud and dirt is good for our health. New studies are showing that more dirt in our lives can be healthy. How about playing with some mud or clay today and reconnecting with the earth?
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
Hospitality is how we show guest that we mean it when we say, “You are welcome and a beloved part of the body of Christ.”
TIME & TALENT|NOV 16|TBA|GUC HALL
The Grace United Church Time & Talent Fundraiser Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16 in the Church hall. Planning is well underway. Just a reminder for you to put your thinking caps on for what you might like to donate for the auction. Items must be new, homemade, handmade or antique. Tax receipts will be given for donated items of $30.00 or more. For more information please check with any of the following committee members: Deb Hines, Kim Holmedal, Barb Holt, Deb Lundquist
SUMMER STUDENTS THANK YOU
Throughout this summer we have had many different opportunities to interact with everyone in and around the Church. From our first five weeks of Activity Mornings and VBS to helping with Outreach every Thursday, we have loved every minute of it! We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has been in the Church and the entire congregation for being so welcoming and accepting of us. We have learned so much and it’s been a privilege to work at Grace and spend time with the youth of our community. This summer has given us so much more than a chance to work with kids, it has taught us real-world lessons that we will carry with us throughout our lives. To any who we have had a chance to interact with, it was lovely to meet and spend time with you. We will miss the kind faces and helping hands that we have got to spend our summer with. We hope to see you again soon!
Best Wishes, Kathleen Gunn, Ashley Holman, Brenden Pollard, and Jonathan Rollheiser.
LUNCH WITH THE BUNCH|SEPT 12|11:30AM|GUC HALL
UCW Luncheon – Sept 12th - 11:30 am in the hall. Tickets will be available at the door and are $15 a person. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!
JEANETTE KILE FAREWELL|SEPT 6|10:00AM|GUC HALL
Sept 6th - !0:00 am in the hall. Coffee and snacks provided. Everyone is welcome to come to say goodbye to Jeanette as she is moving. Best Wishes to you Jeanette.
PHOTOBOOK DEADLINE |SEPT 15|9:00AM|GUC OFFICE
The deadline for current photobook is Sept 15th – 9:00 am. We would like to acknowledge all birthdays over the age of 80, and anniversaries of 50 years +. Any photos that you have questions on please contact Diane Mabbott.
HANDBELLS FOR BEGINNERS |6:45-7:30PM|SANCTUARY
No prior musical knowledge or experience needed! There will be 4 weeks of introduction (should attend all 4 weeks) Open to anyone, ages 12 and up. Mondays, Sept 12, 19, 26 and Oct 3 from 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHOIR|SEPT 15|7:30 PM|SANCTUARY
Rehearsal & Information Night Thursday, September 15, 2022
7:30 pm @Grace United Church (address)
(Entrance at East doors only)
Choral experience not necessary, just a love to sing and have fun! All are welcome! Come and join us as we prepare music for our Christmas Cantata and other special events throughout the year.
Director: Karen Fawcett
CONNECTING COMMUNITY
Do you know of someone who would like to tell their story? Do they defy a stereotype? Have they overcome a hardship? Do you think they have a story that would help others? If so, we are looking for more people to become storytellers in the "My Life is an Open Book" series. Contact Lana if this is something that interests you or someone you know. Storytellers are expected to give thought and write out their stories before sharing in front of the group.
On a Connecting Community scheduled day, stories will be shared live in front of a 4-5 people audience for 40-45 minutes with follow-up questions and comments. The goal of this Connecting Community series is to challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. When we learn more about each other, the GATEWAY TO THE HEART opens a little wider. STORIES coming together for September Connection include:
I'm an Adult living with PTSD…
ADHD in adulthood…
Mental health challenges and how they've made me who I am…
I'm a parent of a child with special needs…
A lot of planning is going into our first Connecting Community, My Life is an Open Book series. This series is as a result of the New Horizon's Seniors Program Grant we received in the spring, and is targeted on feeding the mind, body, and soul of Seniors in our congregation and community. The following is the upcoming schedule for Wednesday, September 28th.
Connecting Community- My Life is an Open Book series- WEDNESDAY, September 28th
10.30 - 11:00am Coffee Chat and Fellowship
11.00 - 11:30am Head to Toe Stretches from a chair- The Nest Project
11.30 - 11: 45am Personal Break
11.45 - 12:15pm Lunch provided by UCW
12:15 - 12:45 pm Mental Wellness Breaks and why we should take them!
1:00 - 1:45 pm My Life is an Open Book Segment
(6 special guests telling their stories - participants divided into groups of 4-5 to listen to various storytellers)
1:45 - 2:00pm ?? and answer - evaluations
Mark this date and the following on your calendars. MORE information to come in the following weeks for this FREE event for Seniors.
Wednesday, September 28th
Wednesday, October 26th
Wednesday, November 23rd
Saturday, December 3rd- COMMUNITY INVITE – more to come in the New Year.
COMMUNITY REGISTRATION |SEPT 7|4 – 8 PM |SERVUS SPORTS CENTRE
We will have a registration and information table set up on Thursday, September 7th from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 at the Servus Centre to help educate the community about all the awesomeness here at Grace United.
Fall is around the corner and programs at Grace are going to be starting, and here they are! Super Sundays, Sunday School, GUC Playschool, Community Choir, Kidz Praize Choir, Groovin with Grace Choir, Ukuleles, Hand Bells, Pick Ups, Homework Program, Youth Nites, Soup for the Soul, Meals n' More, Book Clubs, Senior Luncheons, Community Connection Workshops.
YOUTH NITES|6:30-8:30PM|GUC HALL
We welcome youth back on Thursday evenings starting September 8th! Youth nites will run 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 in the Hall at the Church. Here's the schedule for September!
Every youth night begins with an Opening Prayer, Ice Breaker, Health Strategy Mental and then the main activity of the evening! Youth Nites are a wonderful opportunity to get young people together ages 10-18. Let family and friends know and encourage the youth in your life to join us in the fun!
Thurs. Sept. 8th- Geocaching @ Bud Miller-https://form.jotform.com/212014948982259
Thurs, Sept. 15th and Sept. 22nd - Junk Journals with Yvonne Dunn - ht.ps://form.jotform.com/221654391621251
As beloved children of God, all are included in the life and ministry of the Grace Family where diversity is celebrated. We remember, as we celebrate God’s presence in Worship, that Grace United Church gathers on Treaty 6 land, the traditional territory of the Plains, Wood Cree, and Assiniboine peoples. As Treaty people, we seek to live with respect on this land and live in peace and friendship with all our relations.
Minister - Rev. Cathy Kinsman - 1-204-294-2142 - gucminister@telus.net
Administrative Associate - Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 - gucbevthurlow@gmail.com
Administrative Support Manager - Adelle Rideout 780-875-8959 - gucoffice22@gmail.com
Treasurer - Wendy Walker - 780-875-8959 - guctreasurer@telusplanet.net
Family Support Worker - Lana Lane - 1-403-901-8385 - lanalanegraceu@gmail.com
Playschool Coordinator - Lori Haygarth - 780-808-0959 - dannyandlori@telus.net
Choir Director - Karen Fawcett - 780-875-4642 - karenfawcett@hotmail.com
Affirming Support Worker - Jenson Brown - 780-875-8959 - gucjensonbrown@gmail.com
Board Chair - Darrel Howell - 780-870-1671 - dhhowell@telus.net