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Sunday, February 18, 2018
Keeping Promises
Vision Transforming lives through God’s grace
Mission Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we grow disciples of Jesus Christ to love our neighbours and effect social change.
Minister The Rev. Dr. M. Jean Morris Interim Executive Minister
Presbytery Representative The Rev. Mark Tremblay [email protected]
Musicians Susan Woodward, Music Director Donna Holoboff, Organist
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT In the early church, LENT was a time of training and preparation for baptismal candidates at Easter. By the fourth century, it developed into a 40-day period, following the biblical pattern of 40 days or 40 years of preparation and anticipation. In its early form, elements of penitence were included. LENT, in our tradition, is a time to re-examine and reaffirm our identity as people baptized into Christ’s body, the church.
Order of Worship * Please stand as you are able.
Prelude Adagio in A Minor J.S. Bach Minuet J. Mattheson/S. Saxton This Is My Father's World F. Sheppard/S.K. Tucker
Announcements Roberto DeSandoli
*Entry of the Bible Nath Diok *Lighting of the Christ Candle David Telfer
*Choral Introit Come Before the Lord With Praise N. Sleeth
*Call to Worship
*Hymn 339 Who Made The Earth and the Heaven
Prayer of Adoration and Confession and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father 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; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Prayer for Illumination, Hymn 500, Open My Eyes, That I May See
Scripture Genesis 9:8-17 (page 7, Old Testament) Jean Morris
*Hymn Rise and Shine (Children of the Lord / The Arky Arky Song)
Chorus: You’ve got to rise and shine and give God your glory, glory! Rise and shine and give God your glory, glory! Rise and shine and (clap once) give God your glory, glory! (Raise hands to shoulder level and sway back and forth.) Children of the Lord.
The Lord said to Noah, "There's gonna be a floody, floody." Lord said to Noah, "There's gonna be a floody, floody." "Get those children (clap once) out of the muddy, muddy!" Children of the Lord.
So Noah, he built him, he built him an arky, arky. Noah, he built him, he built him an arky, arky. Made it out of (clap once) hickory barky, barky. Children of the Lord.
The animals, they came on, they came on by twosies, twosies. The animals, they came on, they came on by twosies, twosies. Elephants and (clap once) kangaroosies, roosies. Children of the Lord.
Chorus: (see above)
It rained, and poured, for forty daysies, daysies. Rained, and poured, for forty daysies, daysies. Nearly drove those (clap once) animals crazy, crazy. Children of the Lord.
The sun came out and dried up the landy, landy. Sun came out and dried up the landy, landy. Everything was (clap once) fine and dandy, dandy. Children of the Lord. Now that is the end, the end of my story, story. That is the end, the end of my story, story. Everything is (clap once) hunky dory, dory. Children of the Lord. Chorus: (see above)
Conversation with Young Christians
Commissioning Grace’s Peer Partners David Cervantes and Irene Robinson Elders: David Caldwell and Caro Smith Scripture Mark 1:9-15 (page 30, New Testament) Sermon KEEPING PROMISES *Hymn 307 God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale Canada Youth Presentation Kelly Christopher and Irene Robinson Prayers of the People Joanne Kellough Anthem Bwana, Sisi Ahsante (Lord, We Thank You) P. F. Simms Offering (envelope in box on pew in front) Alleluia! Sing to Jesus R. Wienhorst *Offertory Response: Hymn 79 - Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow *Offertory Prayer Darlene Sagart *Hymn 626 Lord of All Power *Benediction and Choral Amen Postlude Toccata D. Paxton
Flowers are placed in the Sanctuary today to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mary Stewart by Jack and family.
Following Worship • Please speak to Jean Morris if you wish to have private prayer. • Today’s parish nurse, Robin Tomlinson, is available at the front of the
sanctuary to discuss any minor medical concerns. • Refreshments will be served in the Family Room. All are welcome to be
part of this time of fellowship.
Welcome to Grace Church
LARGE PRINT COPIES of today’s hymns are available at the sanctuary south entrance.
Please use caution at the south door entrance off the parking lot. The Facilities Committee is working to address the issue of ice build-up in that area. Pylons have been placed to remind everyone to be aware of the ice.
Who’s at the Table?” Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 1:15 pm in the Family Room/Lounge
February 21 through March 28 A new Lenten lunch series starts on February 21 at noon. Bring your lunch to the church, and gather with friends and neighbours to eat together while reading through the stories of Jesus and food in the Gospel of Luke! Come for one; come for them all. On February 24, the Grace Presbyterian Go – Getters Team will be joining the Coldest Night of the Year Family – Friendly Walk (CNOY) to raise funds for the Feed the Hungry Program and for KAIROS Calgary’s Affordable Housing Group. Team members will be in the Family Room after the service today to welcome donations. You can learn more about the Calgary walk and make an online donation to the Grace Presbyterian Go – Getters Team by going to cnoy.org/location/calgary. Team Captain Lesley Lee ([email protected]) welcomes any questions you may have about the walk or about joining our team.
Happy 101st Birthday! Congratulations to Truus Gerritson who is celebrating her 101st birthday tomorrow, February 19. Session Highlights - At its regular meeting on Monday, February 12, the Session:
- Reaffirmed our vision of the Ministerial Model, including the responsibilities and attributes of the Lead Minister, focusing on the four themes of: Vision, Worship, Educator, and Team Leadership
- Agreed on steps that the Session and the Search Committees will take to ensure successful searches
- Appointed Cindy Stephenson as Interim Operations Director, given the resignation of Ava Morasch in late January
- Re-appointed Cathy Caldwell and Pamela Campbell as Directors for the Grace Church Housing Society
- Approved a Lenten Bible study on Wednesdays at noon and a Good Friday worship service at 10:30 am
- Finalized updated contracts for our Music Director and Organist and position descriptions for Sectional Leaders and the Evening Grace Musician
- Confirmed dates for receiving new members and baptisms in March - Celebrated that Jiebieni Nyajwok has taken on the role of Nursery Caregiver
Supervisor - Agreed to call a Congregational Meeting on March 18 to consider the 2018
budget. - Tax receipts for 2017 donations are expected to be available by the end of
February - Updated the signing officers to add Andy Burnett and Cindy Stephenson - Received updates on the plans for Facility improvements and for the initiatives of
the Faith Leadership Training Centre in 2018 - Learned that Presbytery has sustained the examination of Roberto DeSandoli and
has certified him as a candidate for ordination - Agreed to recommend to Presbytery that Justin Thurn be considered as a
candidate for ministry
Who should I talk to? In the two years of transition at Grace, the organisational structures have changed significantly along with the job descriptions of Grace ministers, assistants, and coordinators (sometimes more than once). However, even though things may feel different or unsettled, please know, Grace is still well-equipped to respond to and address the needs of the congregation.
With all the change, however, it can be difficult to know who to talk to. So, to reduce the potential for frustration, Grace has put together this list to help you identify who you should connect with about what, with the hope that you will be able to connect with the best support sooner.
Who’s who and what do they do? The list below identifies some of the sources of support at Grace and the bullet points clarify their current responsibilities. Browse through the list to see whose areas of focus aligns with your question, concern, or comment and get in touch with them. Don’t worry about getting it “right.” Whoever you speak with will support you and will help to connect you with the person best equipped to respond to your specific need.
Interim Executive Minister: The Rev. Dr. Jean Morris • Implementing the new ministry and organisational model • Serving as Moderator of Session, and supporting all Session committees • Overseeing worship and discipleship programs, and staff • Supervising pastoral care (Jean oversees the ministry, but pastoral support is
primarily provided by Murdo and Greta) • Leading worship monthly and adult education as required • Providing pastoral crisis care including funerals and bereavement • Speaking publicly on behalf of the church
Pastoral Care Assistant: Greta Bylsma • Making hospital visits and home visits – particularly to those in care • Focusing on seniors’ programs like GraceFull Seniors • Working with Grace’s Connectors to meet with new members • Providing pastoral care as directed • Supporting other committees (Roll, and Pastoral Care)
Interim Pastoral Care Leader: The Rev. Murdo Marple • Making hospital visits • Making home visits as requested/directed including home communion • Available Fridays, 10 – 12, at Grace for members and neighbours to talk • Supporting adult education and new member programs as requested
Interim Operations Manager and Coordinator of Volunteers: Cindy Stephenson • Supporting staff to fulfil their roles and tasks • Leading the coordination of building rentals • Responding to facility issues and challenges • Engaging and supporting Grace’s volunteers • Connecting volunteers and their interests with committees, projects and other
opportunities to serve
Presbytery Representative: The Rev. Mark Tremblay (Knox Presbyterian Church) • Shepherding search process and helping ensure compliance with polity and the
process of calls • Serving as Primary recruiter for new ministers • Participating on Minister Resource Committee • Providing reports to both Session and Presbytery Youth Adult Ministry Coordinator: Roberto DeSandoli Note: Roberto is a ministry student who convocates May 2018 • Planning and leading ministry program with junior and senior high students • Planning and leading young adult ministry in the Beltline • Leading worship at Evening Grace, and assisting some Sunday mornings • Supporting the Engagement & Service Committee, and the Children & Youth
Committee • Supporting adult education as requested
Now Hiring! - Grace Church is looking to immediately fill a position for Security/Maintenance Personnel. If you are interested or know of someone looking for part-time work (evenings, weekends), please contact Cindy Stephenson, Interim Operations Director at 403.244.5861 or [email protected]. To All Quilters - We welcome those returning to our quilting bees, and invite others interested to participate in sewing, fellowship, sharing and fun. We share love and compassion by creating beautiful quilts that are given to families and individuals when facing times of struggle and loss and when celebrating joyful events. The next quilting bee is Saturday, February 24 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm or anytime in between. Bring a lunch; snacks and coffee are provided. Volunteer Opportunities at Grace
Ushers Needed - Ushers help welcome worshippers, direct newcomers around the building, receive and count the offering, read the offertory prayers, and help with emergencies.
Nursery, Sunday School and High School Class Helpers Needed - The Grace family is thankful for our vibrant children and youth ministries. Helpers are needed to assist our dedicated teachers by being present once a month to help with class activities. No lesson planning is required.
English Language Learners (ELL) Program Volunteers - Our ELL program has been so popular that we are in need of additional volunteers to help newcomers to Canada improve their spoken English language skills. The program runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9:30 am to noon.
Self Service Coffee Volunteer Request – We continue to request volunteers to assist after the morning service with setup of the self-service coffee stations. We are looking for two or three people to help each Sunday. If you can help, please sign the list posted in the Family Room. Thank you! Complete instructions for setting up the coffee stations can be found in the kitchen.
Please contact Cindy Stephenson, Coordinator of Volunteers, at 403.244.5861 or [email protected] if you are willing to help in any of the above areas.
Upcoming Worship Services
TONIGHT, Sunday, February 18, 2018 Evening Grace – 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm in the Chapel
Preaching: Roberto DeSandoli Idolatry
Guest Musicians: Dan Pyper and Rob McDonald
Sunday, February 25, 2018 10:30 am
Guest Preacher: Rev. Ryan Andersen Ryan Andersen is a Lutheran Pastor who is currently serving as the lead organizer for the Metro Alliance for the Common Good. His ministry has focused on how faith communities can come together to work for justice, how we can rediscover the richness of our spiritual traditions and how this can lead to the renewal of the church. He is married and has two delightful children.
Evening Grace: Local Preaching, Local Witness A Four Part Sermon Series
Evening Grace is an evening worship service held every first and third Sunday of the month from 7:00 to 7:50pm in the Chapel. Starting February 18, join your Beltline neighbours at Evening Grace for a four-part sermon series that will explore critical issues for the church and the world:
February 18 Idolatry March 4 Faith and Hypocrisy March 18 False Prophets April 1 Christian “Mission” in 2018
Contact Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Roberto DeSandoli for more information ([email protected]).
Pulpit Supply for Upcoming Sundays One of the unique benefits of Grace’s period of change is the opportunity to welcome other preachers to Grace. Over the coming months, the Ministry Resource Committee has organized a broad range of ministers to lead us in worship on Sunday mornings. Upcoming Sundays Sunday, March 4 Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Jean Morris Communion, Lent 3 Guest Musicians: Ambrose University Choir Sunday, March 11 Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Ian Ross McDonald, Lent 4 General Secretary of the Life and Mission Agency, Presbyterian Church in Canada Sunday, March 18 Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Richard Topping Lent 5 Principal, Vancouver School of Theology Sunday, March 25 Preacher: Roberto DeSandoli Palm Sunday Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Sunday, April 1 Preacher: The Rev. Dr.Jean Morris Easter Guest Musicians including Foothills Brass Sunday, April 8 Preacher: The Rev. Mark Buchanan Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, Ambrose University Sunday, April 15 Preacher: The Rev. Roy Berkenbosch Retired Full Time Educator, The King’s College; Founder of the Micah Centre Sunday, April 22 Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Jean Morris Sunday, April 29 Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee Preaching Grace Butler Chair, Vancouver School of Theology Weekend
Thankful for Children We are thankful for the presence of infants and children in our sanctuary, though if you wish, Nursery Care is available for children age 3 and younger. An usher can lead you to the Nursery at any time. Sunday School For this morning’s Intergenerational Service, all Sunday Schoolchildren will remain in the Sanctuary to worship together with their families! Sunday School Leaders Meeting - The next Sunday School Leaders Meeting will be on Sunday, February 25, 12 noon – 1:30 pm. For more information about our children’s programs, teaching teams and the Sunday School Leaders Meeting, please contact Joanne, interim Sunday School Coordinator, at [email protected] or 403.244.5861.
