With our routines and world upended by the Shelter in Place Order that affects all of California, we are looking for ways to stay connected during a mandate to physically stay apart from one another. This is a continuation of our time together, even though we’re in different spaces.
Welcome and Announcements
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Opening Hymn • God of Grace and God of Glory
Gathering Prayer
Reading From the Hebrew Scriptures • Jonah 3:1-5
Lay Leader: Joni Palmer
Tithes and Offerings
Checks can be mailed to:
Grace Community Church
C/O Rene Horton
P.O. Box 368
Auberry, CA 93602
Second Reading and Gospel Reading • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and Mark 1:14-20
Lay Leader: Joni Palmer
Church at Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
All are invited to email me prayer requests for next week’s prayer, or to get in touch any time during the week. We are in the midst of an unprecidented global event, and I am available as a compassionate ear if you find you need to talk through what’s going on.
Hymn • I Am Thine, O Lord
The Message • Guest Preacher Ellie Dote
About Today’s Guest Preacher:
Though she currently lives in Southern California, Ellie Dote is no stranger to the Central Valley, having lived in Fresno for 17 years. In a past life, she was an associate pastor, and has worked in full time ministry positions all over California, including music minister at the United Japanese Christian Church in Clovis. She is currently working on her soon-to-be-released memoir, “Walking Towards Cordelia,” in which she shares about her experience in coming out and experiencing church as a queer transgender woman of faith. When not with her girlfriend, she spends her time blogging, going to the beach, and enjoying theme parks — when they’re open.
Closing Hymn • Sent Forth by God’s Blessing