Christmastide Week 2

Order of Worship

Worship Service Sundays 1300 E Aloha St First Service 9:00 AM Second Service 11:30 AM

Nursery 6 months-2 years

Grace Kids 2s: Room 117 3s: Fellowship Hall (FH) 4-5 years: Room 119 5-8 years: Room 103 (first service sermon time)

Christian Formation 10:30 AM Kindergarten: Room 103 1st-2nd grade: FH 3rd-4th grade: Room 110 5th-6th grade: Room 217 Youth: Room 102 Adult: Sanctuary

Christmastide 2015

God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

I John 1:5

In elementary school, we learn that ordinary light can be split up into many colors (seven, to be exact). All of these colors combine wonderfully to give us the full spectrum light we experience each day in the rays of the sun. Full spectrum light is full, complex, and rich. It brings life and flourishing everywhere it travels. Take it away, and the world would eventually be enshrouded in death.

Each year as fall turns into winter and the days get progressively shorter, many of us begin to experience the toll that darkness takes upon us. Our mood sinks and we can find it harder to go about the daily tasks of life. We begin to long for the return of the healing light of the sun. Certain types of artificial light try to mimic what the sun can do, but they are, in the end, cheap and garish substitutes for the real thing.

The biblical narrative tells a story of a world that was enveloped in darkness―a darkness of sin, prideful autonomy, and foolish efforts to create our own light. And, into this great darkness, God―the true Light―has come.

Jesus is the Light that has come into our darkness. His light is full, complex and rich. He brings life and flourishing everywhere he is received.

Let us worship!

F O R R E F L E C T I O N Cynicism is our shared common language, the Esperanto that actually caught on, and though I'm not fluent in it―I like too many things, and I'm not envious of enough people―I know enough to get by.

Nick Hornby, How to Be Good

Why do we love to talk about what we hate? What compels us to draw a line in the sand and separate ourselves from the things that we find repellant, tasteless or wrong and then make our opinions known to our coworkers, our friends and our Twitter followers?

Perhaps it’s about insecurity.

If I openly bash teen vampire books, maybe I’ll be perceived as someone who appreciates finer literature. If I rant about parenting methods I find repulsive, maybe nobody will ask me about what type of parent I do want to be. It’s safer, in a sense, to share with people impassioned negativity than to share with them something closer to our hearts: the things we like. Or daresay, the things we love.

On a larger scale, the Church does this too.

We often define ourselves by the things we stand against, thinking it makes us special. We talk a lot about sin. About the things we’re not supposed to do. About the things our culture does that we, as a Church, denounce....

It may be awkward at first (especially for those of us who have skated through our 20s on a decade-long wave of cynicism) to share our authentic self with others. It might feel kind of uncomfortable to put ourselves on the line and talk about our passions, our dreams and the things that fill our hearts with joy.

As I attempt to cleanse my mind from the constant negativity I spew, I’m focusing thoughts on the things God put in this world that make life rich, like love and grace and swimming on a hot day and a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. I’m going to start thinking on those things—and talking about them too. I’m challenging myself, and the Church, to start talking about the things we love.

Carly Gelsinger, Stop Defining Yourself by What You Don’t Like, in Relevant magazine

God, save us from gloomy saints.

St. Teresa of Avila

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

John 15:11

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.

S E C O N D S U N D A Y O F C H R I S T M A S T I D E C A L L T O W O R S H I P

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Psalm 95

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. 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.

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Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices for the

duration of the worship service.

Text in bold is read together by the entire congregation. Plain

text is read by one of the worship service leaders.

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L E C T I O S A C R A Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

The word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!

I N T E R L U D E

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C O N F E S S I O N O F S I N

Dear Father, you are kind and gracious and good. You call us to move forward and follow you, Even when we're not sure where you are leading us. As we follow, you call us to be still and wait upon you, trusting that we will not be put to shame.

Forgive us for the times when we have refused to walk and wait with open hearts. For the bitterness that becomes like armor, For the mindless cliches we chant to prevent introspection and intimacy, For our preemptive strikes against the hope you give. O, Father, calm us and quiet us with your love. Teach us to follow you with hopeful hearts and loving lives.

“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.

Musical interludes are included in our service in order to provide space for reflection and worship.

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.

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R E C E I V I N G O F G R A C E Adapted from Romans 8 and Philippians 1

Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power over us, Christ prays for us. He who began a good work in us will surely bring it to completion. Amen.

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P R A Y I N G T H E P S A L M S Psalm 16

Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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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.

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G O S P E L L E S S O N Christmastide 2: Walking in Joyful Fellowship I John 1:1-4, John 15:1-11 Rev. John Haralson

Sermons can be streamed and downloaded at graceseattle.org/resources and on iTunes. Grace Kids order of worship is available in the lobby for kids 5 years old and up.

No sermon time activity today.

I N T E R L U D E

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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.

H Y M N O F H O P E

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O F F E R I N G

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 welcome card in the offering basket.

P R A Y E R S O F T H E P E O P L E

Father in heaven, we need your guidance. We love you and our hearts desire to follow you. Lead us as we seek to follow you in your mission.

Guide our relationships and conversations with loved ones who do not know you. (Silent prayer for sharing the gospel with our lives and our words.) Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Guide our church in our desire to be salt and light in our city. (Silent prayer that God would give us faithfulness, perseverance, and boldness.) Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Guide all those who faithfully serve here at Grace. (Silent prayer for those who serve, lead, teach, counsel, befriend, pray, and care for the poor.) Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

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Let us pray together as Christ taught us, saying:

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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

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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 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.

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C A R O L

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C A R O L

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C A R O L

Joy To The World

Isacc Watts, 1719

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T H E S A C R A M E N T O F C O M M U N I O N

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.

StandingPrayer 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 the wine cup on the table, then proceed through the line.

Joy to the world; the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heav'n and nature sing. And heav'n and nature sing. And heav'n, and heav’n and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns, Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. Repeat the sounding joy. Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. Far as the curse is found. Far as, far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. And wonders of his love. And wonders, wonders of his love.

B E N E D I C T I O N 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. Amen.

S E N D I N G

Let us go forth and serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!

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Serving Seattle Grace is committed to being a gift to our city. As a part of this, we help feed the homeless, care for homeless mothers and children, provide meals to people with HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases. For more information on how to get involved and serve with others from our congregation, get in touch with Coleen. Contact: Coleen Marta coleen@graceseattle.org

Book Club Saturdays @ 10:30 AM 8231 Densmore Ave N Delicious food and discussion of award-winning literature. ‣ January 23 The Orchardist; Amanda Coplin ‣ February 20 Between the World and Me; Ta-Nehisi Coates ‣ March 19 A God in Ruins; Kate Atkinson

Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com

Community Gatherings Saturday, Jan 16 400 E Pine St #215 Details forthcoming. Contact: Katie katherine.e.ross@gmail.com

Infertility Support Group No matter where you are in the journey of infertility, you are not alone. We are a small group of women affected by infertility and all of its collateral damage. We meet regularly to pray, share our stories, and encourage one another as we face these difficult battles. We would love for you to join us. Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com

Mangroup Contact: Dan Koch dancoke@gmail.com

Play Group Parents from Grace meet on a weekday morning in the Northgate neighborhood. Contact: Ruth Haubenstock haubenstockr@gmail.com

Women’s Gatherings Contact: Karissa Taylor karissalynnetaylor@gmail.com

Download 'Comfort, Comfort' - A FREE Advent/Christmastide EP from Emerald Hymns (original music from Grace Seattle) including 2 singles from their upcoming full length album and a bonus Christmas song! Go to the url below for a download or noisetrade.com and search for "Emerald Hymns". http://noisetrade.com/emeraldhymns/comfort-comfort

A N N O U N C E M E N T S & U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

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Snow Boots for Sacred Road - Today is the last day! Grace is collecting snow boots for Sacred Road through Jan 3! Please contribute new or slightly used boots for toddlers to pre-teens (generally toddler size 5 to adult 7 or 8). A box for donations will be near the Connection Center. Donations will ensure that all participants in Sacred Road's January sledding outing have appropriate footwear. For more information, visit sacredroadministries.com or contact Abby St. Hilaire at abby@graceseattle.org.

Beginning January 10, Grace Kids will reduce second service classes to just nursery care for children 6 months-3 years old. If you need any help with this transition, please contact Heidi at heidi@graceseattle.org.

Donuts with Leaders Sunday, Jan 24 @ 11:30AM-12:45PM Fellowship Hall Donuts with Leaders is a new venue we’ve created for attendees and visitors to learn more about the church and get to know the elders as well as ask any questions you may have (and enjoy some Top Pot donuts!) If you’d like to attend, RSVP to Mary McMurray mary@graceseattle.org by January 20 at 5PM and submit any specific questions you have along with your RSVP.

New Christian Formation Class Living with Margin, Debbie Smith Sundays, Jan 10-31 @ 10:30AM A majority of people today are suffering from an uncontrolled societal epidemic: living without margin. Margin is the space that once existed between ourselves and our limits. As a society, we’ve forgotten what margin is, and as a result we are besieged by anxiety, stress and fatigue. In our congregation, many people feel the strain of schedules that are too full and the weight of life’s demands. In this class we will talk about the process of moving away from marginless living and living with margin emotionally, physically, in our time and with our finances.

C L A S S I F I E D S

Looking for housing? Beth and Tam (and Miles, age 8) have an open room as of February 1st in the Ravenna neighborhood, a convenient commute to UW and downtown. Rent is $725 + approx $135 in utilities per month, and amenities include...well, us...and Top Pot. And lots of grocery stores (PCC is 3 blocks away). We are looking for someone who is excited about living in community and wants to live in a space that allows them to host friends and family. We are open to female or male roommates, a couple or a single. Please contact Beth at bethany.c.roberts@gmail.com or Tam at tamarackrandall@gmail.com for more information or to sit down and chat with us about joining our household.

O N G O I N G E V E N T S & G R O U P S

Neighborhood Contact Time Info

BALLARD Andy & Hannah Garcia andygarcia@gmail.com hannahgracegarcia@gmail.com

7:30 PM Wednesdays except 4th Wednesday

Mixed group of adults.

BELLEVUE Delbert & Candice Dueck dcdueck@gmail.com

5:00 PM Every other Sunday

Mixed group of adults. Children welcome. Babysitting provided.

CAPITOL HILL Elizabeth Matzen elizabeth.matzen@gmail.com

7:30 PM Wednesdays

Young adults.

CAPITOL HILL Michael & Amy Taron michael.taron@gmail.com amy.taron@gmail.com

7:30 PM Tuesdays

Young Adults.

CENTRAL DISTRICT Amanda Cook ajtame1@gmail.com

6:30 PM Every other Thursday

Dinner included

EASTLAKE Miriam Decker miriammdecker@hotmail.com

7:00 PM Wednesdays except 3rd Weds

Mixed group of adults.

GREEN LAKE Mike Behnke & Gloria VonGeldern behnke.vongeldern@gmail.com

6:00 PM Wednesdays

Mixed group of adults. Potluck dinner. Children welcome.

HAWTHORNE HILLS Orion & Rebecca Ifland orion@ifland.net becca.ifland@gmail.com

10:00 AM 2nd & 4th Saturdays

Mixed group of adults. Children welcome.

LAKE CITY Grace Weigel rubishparty@hotmail.com

6:00 PM Every other Thursday

Mixed group of adults. Children welcome. Potluck Dinner.

LAKE FOREST PARK Dan Koch & Jaffrey Bagge dancoke@gmail.com jaffreyrose@gmail.com

7:00 PM 1st Mondays

Mixed group of adults. Children welcome. Potluck dinner.

NORTH SEATTLE Daniel & Jacqueline Rogers graddy462@gmail.com huntermare@gmail.com

7:30 PM Every other Wednesday

Young adults.

QUEEN ANNE Eric & Joy Hadden hadden.eric.a@gmail.com joybhadden@gmail.com

6:30 PM 1st & 3rd Mondays

Mixed group of adults. Children welcome.

SANDPOINT Edna Parzybok ednaparz@gmail.com

6:30 PM Every other Wednesday

Mixed group of adults. Children welcome.

SOUTH SEATTLE Santino & Alica Pascua santinopascua@yahoo.com alicaknutson@hotmail.com

6:00 PM 1st Fridays 4:30 PM 3rd Sundays

Mixed group of adults. Potluck dinner. Children welcome. Babysitting provided.

SAMMAMISH Greg Hohman & Pamela Kortrey greg.hohman@gmail.com pamela.kortrey@gmail.com

6:30 PM 1st Fridays 4:30 PM 3rd Sundays

Mixed group of adults. Potluck dinner. Children welcome.

WEDGWOOD Lee & Amy Grooms lee@graceseattle.org amy@graceseattle.org

7:00 PM 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Mixed group of adults.

C O M M U N I T Y G R O U P S

Community groups are places of care and community where we learn more about living the Christian life together. Each group is unique and has its own "personality," and yet all groups are focused on growing in relationship with God and with each other. Groups meet on different nights in various neighborhoods around the city, and include time for fellowship, study and reflection, and prayer together. Contact: Debbie Smith debbie@graceseattle.org

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S E R M O N T E X T

I John 1:1-4, John 15:1-11

[1] That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—[2] the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—[3] that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. [4] And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

[1] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. [3] Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. [4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. [5] I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. [6] If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. [7] If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. [8] By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. [9] As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. [10] If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. [11] These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

S T A F F Rev. John Haralson, Pastor john@graceseattle.org Debbie Smith, Community Formation Director debbie@graceseattle.org Jess Alldredge, Worship Arts Director jess@graceseattle.org Heidi Hansen, Grace Kids Director heidi@graceseattle.org Mary McMurray, Ministry Administrator mary@graceseattle.org Emily Tacke, Sunday Facilities Coordinator emily@graceseattle.org Bookkeeper bookkeeper@graceseattle.org Hannah Gaskins, Grace Kids Host

M I N I S T R Y C O O R D I N A T O R S Jessica Jakubiak, YCG jakubiak.jessica@gmail.com Sara Huey, Meals Ministry meals@graceseattle.org Renée Huie, Connection Center reneethuie@comcast.net Coleen Marta, Serving Seattle coleen@graceseattle.org Abby St. Hilaire, Serving the World abby@graceseattle.org Jo Taniguchi, Premarital Mentoring taniguchijo@gmail.com

E L D E R S 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

D E A C O N S Lee Grooms lee@graceseattle.org Bob Montgomery on sabbatical

D I A C O N A L A S S I S T A N T S Heather Andrews heather@graceseattle.org Erika Schuyler erika@graceseattle.org

R E F O R M E D U N I V E R S I T Y F E L L O W S H I P ( R U F ) Rev. Drew Burdette drew.burdette@ruf.org

MAKING DISCIPLES. SERVING THE CITY.

Grace Church Seattle is a worshipping community in Capitol Hill, Seattle rooted in the belief that the historic Christian gospel is true, compelling, and transformative.

Worship Location 1300 E Aloha St Seattle, WA 98102 Office Location 400 E Pine, Suite 215 Seattle, WA 98122

graceseattle.org office@graceseattle.org