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A church in the heart of the citywith the city in its heart: To be acommunity of disciples, a house ofprayer, a place of hope.

Greetings Grace by the Sea Family,

Jesus loves me! This I know,For the Bible tells me so;Little ones to Him belong;They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain:Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes, Jesus loves me!The Bible tells me so.

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Jesus loves me! This I know,As He loved so long ago,Taking children on His knee,Saying, "Let them come to Me."

Jesus loves me still today,Walking with me on my way,Wanting as a friend to giveLight and love to all who live.

Jesus loves me! He who diedHeaven's gate to open wide;He will wash away my sin,Let His little child come in.

Jesus loves me! He will stayClose beside me all the way;Thou hast bled and died for me,I will henceforth live for Thee

In Him, Chrissie

Sunday Ministries - 11 June TrinitySunday Ministries - 11 June TrinitySundaySundayAltar Guild Helen Hancock & Mary Pittman

Worship Leader Kathy Roth

Lay Eucharistic Ministers Chris Aburto

Crucifer Chuck Hertzler

Lector Renetta Thomas

Prayer Team Ron & Gretchen Smith

Nursery Attendants Kate Aguirre & Madison Bash

Sunday School Kayla Danback &

Ushers/Greeters/Shepherds Steve & Joanna Seppa

AV Tech Chrissie Dunlap

Coffee Hour Steve & Joanna Seppa

Readings for 11 JuneReadings for 11 JuneGenesis 1:1-2; 4aPsalm 81 Corinthians 13:11-13Matthew 28:16-20

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PrayersPrayersDAILY PRAYERS IN THE PARISH

June 11 Joe & Mary Pittman CeCe's Fashions

June 12 Tom & Janice Punch China Harbor Restaurant

June 13 Mani & Priscilla Rayapureddy Chris' Bakery

June 14 Natalee Raymond Christ the King Church

June 15 Steve & Cecilia Roberts Churchill & Assoc.

June 16 Mike & Mary Rodgers Collage

June 17 Garvin & Pam Ross Coldwell Banker Koetje Real Estate

PRAYERS IN THE PARISH--- Continue to pray for: Roger Edwards; the Hickinbotham Family;Roger Edwards; the Hickinbotham Family;Felicia Marshall.Felicia Marshall.--- For Mani,Mani, give him the peace that passes all understanding. Give uswisdom to figure out how to get Priscilla here.--- For Valeria,Valeria, Bishop Miguel's wife, who is in an induced coma in Recife.--- For Guy Hancock, Guy Hancock, the the doctors can figure out why he is havingswelling and pain in his legs and abdominal pain.

--- For Koraley OrrittKoraley Orritt, prayers of peace for the family and Godspeed forKoraley as she readies to go Home.--- For Jan Ell is , Jan Ell is , that God will give her strength as she undergoeschemotherapy treatment for inoperable pancreatic cancer.--- For Mark Brown Mark Brown and the Sheriff's Department, prayers for safety of hisdeputies.--- For our countryour country, guidance for our President, Donald. And hopefully,Godliness to return to this nation.--- For the Prayer Minis tryPrayer Minis try that under girds us from day to day; for PrayerWarriors who consistently lift us up, and who will take a stand against theefforts of the enemy to undermine us. Theirs is often a difficult and painfulministry.

THANKSGIVINGS--- For all the many blessings that pass us by every day that we don't evennotice - watch out for them, you will be amazed at God's loving generosity!

PRAY FOR OUR BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 6/14 Josh Orritt

PRAY FOR THOSE CELEBRATING A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 6/14/69 Harry & Gail Turner 48 years 6/15/91 Paul & Merilee Horton 26 years

A WEEKLY CYCLE OF PRAYER FORTHE DIOCESE OF CASCADIA

The Week of Sunday, 11 JuneArchdeacon Hermany Sh, Rev. Ian Meldrum, & Rev. Simea Meldrum Living Water Anglican Church, Olinda, BrazilThe Very Rev. Reginald Bennett & Rev. Isaac Kyaw Holy Trinity Cathedral, Yangon, Myanmar PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES

--- For Mike & Claire Fedele Mike & Claire Fedele serving with SHADE inTanzania. Pray for continued financial provision so they can continue theirwork in Shinyanga.

--- For Bil l ThompsonBil l Thompson working in a children's home called'Children of Destiny' in Nicaragua sponsored by Globe International. --- Bi l l , Al ice, Bethany and JerushaBil l , Al ice, Bethany and Jerusha with Wycliffe Bible Translators.--- Tim, Roxanne & Caleb AultTim, Roxanne & Caleb Ault with Mission Aviation in Santarém, Brazil. We have learned that Roxanne is suffering from Alzheimer's; please holdthe family in your prayers as they search for an English-speaking caretakerfor her, so that Tim can continue with his ministry. - - - Alyssa HickinbothamAlyssa Hickinbotham with YWAM in the Middle East for severalmonths. --- Lori RoddamLori Roddam with YWAM (Youth With A Mission). --- Chris tian Aid Miss ionChris tian Aid Miss ion who support financial needs and offer prayersfor indigenous people all over the world.--- The G ideonsThe G ideons - people from every walk of life who carry God's word, inthe form of Bibles and New Testament/Psalms, in 197 countries worldwide.

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS, and for their families: Brandon & Raven Harris Brandon & Raven Harris (son-in-law and daughter of Chrissie Dunlap)USAF, stationed at Scott AFB, Illinois.Charl ie LincolnCharl ie Lincoln (son of Jeri Wentland) USN, stationed at NAS VenturaCounty (Point Magu), CA.Scott MenziesScott Menzies (son-in-law of Bob & MarKay Neumann) USN, stationed inMadrid, Spain. I saiah Stephens I saiah Stephens (son of Chrissie Dunlap/husband of Ashley Stephens)- USN, attending Air Rescue School in Pensacola, FL. Tim Syrek Tim Syrek - USN, stationed in Hawaii.

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This Week: Pentecost SundayThis Week: Pentecost Sunday11 June 201711 June 2017

Liturgical IntercessionMonday-Friday 9:00 am & 5:30 pm

S u n d a y S u n d a y 11 June11 June 9:00 am - 11:00 am Nursery 9:30 am - 10:30 am Children's Sunday School 9:30 am - 11:00 am Worship Service

M o n d a y M o n d a y 12 June 12 June

Tuesday Tuesday 13 June13 June 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Healing Ministry 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Book Study - The Way of the Spirit

Wednesday 14Wednesday 14JuneJune

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Holy Eucharist Thursday Thursday 15 June15 June 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Quilter's Fellowship11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

F r i d a y F r i d a y 16 June 16 June

Saturday 17Saturday 17JuneJune

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OutreachOutreach

SHADE

Here are two videos from SHADE showing thechildren playing with balls, cars, and dolls allpurchased with donations to SHADE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV7jWN_XHPs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kfU9uA7NmE

Healing Ministry

A Ministry of Healing Prayer is now available toparishioners on alternate Tuesday mornings at11:00 am. This ministry is for needs that aremore personal or involved than can be met onSunday mornings. You can make anappointment by calling Lynn Vehorn at 360-320-2498 or the church officeat 679-3431.

June 13; July 11

All prayers are confidential.

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AnnouncementsAnnouncements

Emma's Baptism

For those who weren't able to attend, Emma'sBaptism was just wonderful. The excitement shehad absolutely emanated from her and couldn't becontained. It was precious to watch. The video ison our Facebook page. Emma will be taking herFirst Communion this Sunday!

Bill's Wedding

Fr. Roger spoke with Bill Thompson yesterdayand learned that his marriage is (finally!) thisSaturday, 10 June at 2:00 pm our time.

Summer Schedule

Beginning this Sunday, 4 June, we will begin aSummer Schedule that runs through Labor DayWeekend. There will be one Worship Service at 9:30 am. Children's SundaySchool will run from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Nursery will be from 9:00 am -11:00 am. Adult Education will resume in the Fall.

Two New Nursery Hires

Our Nursery Workers, Kalie Argenziano andSophia Dipinto graduate this month and will begoing on to college. We have hired Kate Arguirre and Madison Bash toreplace them. Kate is a mom of three children, while Madison will be a HighSchool Senior in the Fall. Please welcome them to the Grace Family.

Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser

The Pregnancy Care Clinic is running theirannual Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser.Take a baby bottle (they are on the table in theFellowship Hall) and fill it with your loosechange and dollars - or write a check! Have itback at the church by Father's Day, 18 Junefor pick up.

Camping Gear

Do you have any sleeping bags, tents, tarps,lanterns, or cook stoves in good condition thatyou no longer have use for? Drop them off atthe front desk so we may add them to ourHomeless Ministry items. For tents: pleasemake sure all tent stakes and parts are included and complete. They arevery much appreciated!

Mike & Claire Fedele Mike & Claire Fedele will be returning fromTanzania on sabbatical for seven or so weekson June 22nd. They will be presenting tovarious churches and attending a wedding inOregon while they are here. They will need theuse of a car during this time and wonder ifanybody has a vehicle available that they couldborrow for those weeks. They look forward tobeing back at Grace and seeing everyone!

Annual Parish Picnic Mark your calendar! Grace by the Sea's AnnualParish Picnic will be Sunday, 20 August at CityBeach Park. Details to follow.

Women of Grace Women of Grace's next get-togetheris Saturday, 10 June at 10 :00 am.Saturday, 10 June at 10 :00 am. Ourguest speaker will be Lynn Vehorn. Come joinus for Fellowship. Coffee, tea, and snacksprovided.

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The Chamber has a monthly luncheon on thethe third Thursday of the month from 11:30am - 1:00 pm. June's luncheon is on theJune's luncheon is on the15th. Mayor Bob Severns wil l be speaking15th. Mayor Bob Severns wil l be speakingon the 'State of the City' . on the 'State of the City' . Any parishioner iswelcome to attend. Let me know if you wouldlike to go so I can make your reservation. Costis $15.00 for lunch (you may attend without having lunch, just let meknow). It would be nice to show the Chamber and other businesses somefaces of Grace by the Sea!

Emmaus Reunion Meeting

Women's Emmaus Reunion Meetings takeplace monthly at Diana Fedele's home at 4:004:00pm.pm. The next meeting is ThursThurs day, Juneday, June19 th19 th. See the 'Save the Date' section forupcoming dates.

Bible Study

The Way of the Spirit Bible Study meets onTuesday's in the Fellowship Hall at 4:00 pm.David Jamieson facilitates the series, 'My Lordand My God'.

Our Reader Board

Make sure to check out our Reader board onPioneer Way as it will be updated weekly withhopefully a funny or thought provoking saying.The one pictured was shared by several otherAnglican Churches from our Face Book post!

All Saints Church Everett

All Saints Church in Everett, a brand new Anglican start-up, will belaunching weekly services on Saturday nights at 5:00 pm in the sanctuaryof Bethel Baptist Church, 2625 Hoyt Ave, Everett. Their rector is Fr. KevinCraik. Here is a link to their website.

Holy Trinity Edmonds

Holy Trinity Edmonds is the Anglican ChurchPlant at the Baptist Church we've been talkingabout. Their contact information is as follows:

404 Bell St.Edmonds, WA 98020

425-672-7795

Service time is 6:00 pm

info@HolyTrinityEdmonds.com (Capital letters not necessary)HolyTrinityEdmonds.com (Capital letters not necessary)

Prayer Chain Don't forget that we have a Prayer Chain ofpeople ready and willing to pray for all yourneeds and requests. It is completelyconfidential. Call or email Diana Fedele: 360-679-9793, djsumner41@yahoo.com or JoannaSeppa: 360-672-4341, jkgodwin@hotmail.comto get your requests prayed for by ourdedicated team. And if you would like to be a part of the Prayer Chain, letJoanna or Diana know and they can get you plugged in.

Alpha Alpha is on hiatus.

Directory Updates

June 2017 Directories are available in the marked box on the table underthe window in the Fellowship Hall.

Update:Update:

Bonnie BoxleyBonnie Boxley has a new email address:brutusboxley@gmail.com

Mani RayapureddyMani Rayapureddy has a new phone#:360-320-8364

Fellowship Needs

We need cocoa and apple cider packetscocoa and apple cider packets . Currently, we are good on allcoffee!

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Anglican PracticesAnglican Practices

Did you ever wonder what all those things are called on the altar that weuse during communion? I ran a series on this over a year ago, I think it's agood time for review!

Ablution:Ablution:

Liturgical and ceremonial cleaning of the paten and chalice with water, orwith water and wine, following the communion of the people at the HolyEucharist. If the consecrated bread and wine are not reserved for later use,they are consumed by the ordained and lay ministers of the eucharist eitherafter the communion of the people or after the dismissal. The ablutions mayalso include the cleaning of the celebrant's fingers before and aftercommunion, depending on the liturgical custom of the congregation.

Fraction:Fraction:

The breaking of the consecrated bread for distribution by the celebrant atthe eucharist. The fraction also recalls Christ's body as broken for us andour salvation. The breaking of the bread follows the eucharistic prayer andthe Lord's Prayer and is accompanied by a period of silence. A fractionanthem, or confractorium, may also be sung or said after the breaking ofthe bread. The fraction is followed by the celebrant's invitation tocommunion and the administration of communion. The 1662 English PrayerBook directed the celebrant to break the bread at the words "he brake it" inthe institution narrative of the eucharistic prayer. The direction of this rubricwas continued by American Prayer Books through the 1928 BCP. Thebreaking of the bread was restored to its traditional place in the 1979 BCP,after the eucharistic prayer and immediately before the communion of thepeople.

ReflectionsReflectionsWHO, ME?WHO, ME?

Here is a great story by Billy D. Strayhorn,shared through Sermons.com. that makes a point with which I think wecould all identify. He writes, "Unfortunately, most of us act like the out-of

shape, overweight man who decided to take up tennis. He took lessons froma pro. He read several self-help books which advised him to 'thinkpositively' and 'develop a winning attitude.'"

"A friend asked him how his tennis was going. With a positive, winningattitude in his voice, the man replied, 'When my opponent hits the ball tome, my brain immediately barks out a command to my body: 'Race up tothe net.' Then, it says, 'Slam a blistering shot to a far corner of the court.Then immediately jump back into position and return the next volley to theother far corner of the court.' And then my body says, 'Who, me?'"

The Eleven went to Galilee just as Jesus had commanded them (MT 28.16-20), and it was easy for them to do so because it really meant returninghome (for most of them). It was also easy to obey someone who has justbeen resurrected from the dead (with such a one, you might conclude, it isnot a good idea to find yourself at odds). But they were not yet a unitedgroup (cf vs.17), at least in terms of their apprehension of Jesus, and this,remarkably so in spite of His resurrection appearances (with difficult thingswe all need some time to process our thoughts and emotions). In any case,it is to this group of disciples that Jesus came (as promised) and giveswhat we have all come to call "the Great Commission". Easy has passed,hard has arrived.

Picking up again Strayhorn's story, he writes, "I'd be willing to bet, if wecould go back in time, that the first words out of the mouths of all theDisciples after Jesus spoke these words were the same: 'Who, me?' Youhave to remember that the events of this passage actually took place beforePentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. But the question is stillpertinent. 'Who, me?'"

Who in their right mind might ask such a question? The Urban Dictionaryactually helps us understand this question by defining it as "A phrase usedby ignorant people either to deflect a question (or commandment) that theywere not prepared to answer (or fulfill), or because they are in anuncomfortable situation that is beyond their grasp."

I am not sure I can accept that the disciples were ignorant people at all,simply because they may well have asked this question. After all, I haveheard this question asked by some very intelligent people, and I have askedthis question (perhaps not out loud) myself! So have you!

To be sure, whenever I am reminded that I stand under the command to"go therefore and make disciples" I sense the question, "who, me", risingup within me along with all my ready-made arguments based on my owninsufficiencies, inadequacies (and as many other "cies" as I can muster) inan attempt to deflect attention away from my own responsibility to stand atthe ready. Yes, I sometimes allow myself to feel uncomfortable and I havecertainly considered I am being asked to do something that is beyond mycapability. In reality, however, none of this is true. My basic problem is

understanding the Great Commandment in the wrong way, as if the onlyway of fulfilling my responsibilities is to grab a soap box and find a cornerupon which to stand and pontificate.

In point of fact, what I am being asked to do is be a true disciple myself(there is the hard part) and then allow His life to flow out of me as agenuine expression of my love, joy and commitment. It is my life in Himthat is to become my primary message, and it is in sharing my life withothers that others come to be discipled. What I say and what I do becomepowerful reflections of what He has done for me and in me and they areshared with others, not because I am commanded to do so (I am), butbecause I simply cannot contain or hide His life within me. And this is nothard to understand, because we have all experienced it in sharing about thebirth of a son or daughter or grand-child. We were not coerced, neither werewe obligated. Sharing flowed from our obvious delight. The really hardquestion for us to answer then, is quite simple. Is Jesus our delight?

Fr. Paul+

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A Word from the LordA Word from the Lord

Listen here each week for a different 'one-minute message' from our Archbishop, Foley Beach.

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Artic les to PeruseArtic les to Peruse

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How We've Misunderstood "Do Thisin Remembrance of Me" Right before Jesus' death, he instituted aspecial meal for his church to observe.Historically, this meal was called the Eucharist,which means "thanksgiving." Often today wecall it communion or the Lord's Supper. Although churches differ on howfrequently we should take communion, the universal consensus amongChristians is that this meal is an important part of our faith.

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3 False Teachings About Jesus

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Save the DateSave the Date

10 June - Women of Grace 10:00 am

15 June - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

19 June - Emmaus Reunion @ Diana Fedele's Home 4:00 pm

4 July - Independence Day Holiday - church office closed

8 July - Women of Grace 10:00 am

10-14 July - Quilter's Sewing Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

12 July - Emmaus Reunion @ Diana Fedele's Home 4:00 pm

20 July - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

7-11 August - Quilter's Sewing Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

12 August - Women of Grace 10:00 am

17 August - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

20 August - Parish Picnic @ City Beach Park

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Anglican Church of North America(ACNA)

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American Anglican Council(AAC)

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Global Anglican Future Conference(GAFCON)

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