The following Order of Service AND Hymns are drawn from The United Church Book of Common Order (1930), The Hymnary (1930) and Songs of the Gospel (1952)
An Order for
THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
According to the public directory
*Asterisks invite all who are able to stand
Gathering Music:
Welcome & Announcements:
Let us quiet ourselves before God
Lighting of the Christ Candle:
*Introit: Holy, Holy, Holy Hymnary #1
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and mighty,
God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crwons around the glassy sea,
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and mighty,
God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!
(Voices United #315)
Call to Worship:
*Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Hymnary #9
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation:
All ye who hear, Brothers and Sisters draw near,
Praise him in glad adoration.
Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath life and breath come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen sound from his people again:
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
(Voices United 220)
Our Personal Confession:
One: Almighty and most merciful Father; We have erred and
strayed from thy ways like lost sheep.
ALL: We have followed too much the devises and desires of
our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done and there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore thou them that are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life. To the Glory of thy Holy Name. AMEN.
One: O God, whose nature and property is ever to have mercy and to
forgive: receive our humble petitions; and though we be tired and bound with the chain of our sins, yet let the pitifulness of thy great mercy loose us; for the honour of Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. AMEN.
ALL: O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom
nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass though things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal: Grant this O Heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake Our Lord:
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 trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory,
for ever and ever. AMEN
*Hymn: We Plough the Fields & Scatter Hymnary #579
We plough the fields, and scatter the good seed on the land,
But it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand:
He sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain,
The breezes and an the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain.
All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord, for all His Love.
We thank Thee, then O Father, for all things bright and good,
The seed time and the harvest, our life, our health our food.
No gifts have we to offer, for all Thy love imparts,
But that which Thou desirest, our humble, thankful hearts.
All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord, for all His Love.
(Voices United #520)
Childrens’ Time:
*Hymn: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam SofG #132
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, to shine for Him each day;
In every way try to please Him, at home, at school, at play,
A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.
I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus, I can if I but try;
Serving Him moment by moment, The live with Him on high.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.
THE PSALMS
Psalm 121
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end. AMEN.
THE LESSONS
Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49, 58-67
*Hymn: I Love to Tell The Story SofG #61
I love to tell the story, of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and His love,
I love to tell the story, because I know ‘tis true,
It satisfies my longings, as nothing else can do.
I love to tell the story! ‘Twill be my theme in glory,
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story, For those who know it best,
Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of Glory, I sing the new, new song,
‘twill be the old, old story, that I have loved so long.
I love to tell the story! ‘Twill be my theme in glory,
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
(Voices United #343)
Romans 7:15-25
*Hymn: Nearer My God to Thee Hymnary #321
Nearer, my God to Thee, nearer to Thee!
Even though it be a cross that raiseth me,
Still all my song would be ‘Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to thee!”
There let the way appear steps unto heave,
All that Thou send’st to me, in mercy given;
Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
Or if on joyful wing cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upwards I fly,
Still all my song shall be, ‘Nearer, my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!’
(Voices United #497)
BAPTISM
Today we welcome by Baptism:
Deagan Samuel Irwin
Son of Sharon (nee: Coyne) and Derrick Irwin
and
Tyler Justin Coyne
Son of Amanda Almand and Scott Coyne
Presentation:
Do you here present these children, earnestly desiring that they be received by Holy Baptism into the fellowship of the Church of Christ? Answer: I do.
Prayer:
One: Almighty God, and merciful Father, who of think infinite
goodness hast called us into thy Church, and promised to be our God and the God and Father of our children: Graciously look upon these children, whom we now offer and dedicate unto thee; and vouchsafe to receive them into the fellowship of thy Son Jesus Christ, that as a living member of his Body he may be sanctified by thy Spirit, and made partaker of the fullness of thy heavenly grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Scripture Reading:
One: Hear the words of the Gospel according to Saint Mark, in
the tenth chapter, at the thirteenth verse.
They brought young children to Christ that he should touch
them; and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the Kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you. Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
The Promises:
One: Forasmuch as you desire and claim these blessings for your
children, you will now engage, on your part, to perform those things which God requireth of you, that the good will and pleasure of our heavenly Father may not been hidden from your children. I ask therefore,
Do you confess Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord?
Answer: I do so confess.
Do you promise, as God shall give you grace, to bring up
this child in the knowledge and love of God to the end that in all things they may grow up into union with Christ? Answer: I do so promise.
Prayer:
One: Grant O Lord, to these thy servants grace to perform the
things which they have promised before thee; and sanctify with thy Spirit these children now to be baptized according to they Word; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN.
The Act of Baptism:
What is the name of this child?
Deagan Samuel Irwin / Tyler Justin Coyne,
I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. AMEN.
We receive these children into the congregation of Christ’s
flock, that as a member of the family and household of God they may be nurtured and grow strong, and continue as Christ’s faithful servant unto life’s end. AMEN.
ALL: The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his
face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto: the Lord lift up his contenance upon thee, and give thee peace. AMEN.
Prayer:
The Duties of the People:
One: Brethren, these children have now been received into the
bosom of the Church of God. You who have participated in this holy act are called, together with the parents, to take care that they may grow up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, to lead a godly and Christian life. Consider this your part and duty, and support these children with constant love, and wholesome example, and faithful prayer. May the Lord grant us grace for this work. AMEN.
Blessings for the family:
One: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you now and always. Go in the peace of the Lord. AMEN.
*Hymn: When Mothers of Salem Hymnary #609
When mothers of Salem, their children brought to Jesus,
The stern disciples drove them back, and bade them depart;
But Jesus saw them ere they fled, and sweetly smiled and kindly said,
‘Suffer little children to come unto me.’
For I will receive them and fold them to my bosom;
I’ll be Shepherd to these lambs,
O drive them not away; for if their hearts to Me in glory live:
‘Suffer little children to come unto me.’
THE WORD
Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30*Hymn: The Church in the Wildwood SofG #12
There’s a church in the valley by the wildwood,
no lovelier spot in the dale;
no place is so dear to my childhood,
as the little brown church in the vale.
Come to the Church in the wildwood,
Oh come to the church in vale
From the Church in the valley by the wildwood,
When day fades away into night,
I would fain from this spot of my childhood,
Wing my way to the mansions of light.
Come to the Church in the wildwood,
Oh come to the church in vale
Reflection: Our Heritage of Faith … some lessons from the past.
The Reverend Shawn Ankenmann
*Hymn: Sweet Hour of Prayer SofG #134
Sweet hour of pray’r! sweet hour of pray’r!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne,
Make all my wants and wishes known;
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare
by thy return, sweet hour of pray’r.
Sweet hour of pray’r! Sweet hour of pray’r!
May I thy consolation share,
Till from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height,
I view my home, and take my flight:
This robe of flesh I’ll drop and rise
To seize the neverlasting prize;
And shout, while passing thru the air,
Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of pray’r.
OFFERING
Offering Hymn: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”Praise God from whom all blessing flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AMEN.
Hymnary 625
Offering Prayer:
*Hymn: Now Thanks We All My God Hymnary #19
Now thank we all our God, with hearts, and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things hath done, in whom His world rejoices;
Who from our mother’s arms, hath blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
All praise and thanks to God, The Father now be given,
The Son, and Him who reigns, with them in highest heaven,
The one eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore;
For thus it was, is now and shall be evermore.
Prayers of the People for Others:
*Hymn: We Have an Anchor Hymnary #501
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life?
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife;
When the strong tides life and the cables strain,
Will anchor drift or firm remain?
We have an anchor that keeps the soul,
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!
It will surely hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers tell that the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.
Chorus
It will surely hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill our latest breath;
On the rising tide, it can never fail
While our hopes abide within the veil.
Chorus
When our eyes behold, through the gathering night,
The city of gold, our harbour bright,
We shall anchor fast by the heavenly shore,
With the storms all past for evermore.
(Voices United #675)
*Benediction:
One: The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep
your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: and the blessing of God the Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. AMEN.
*Closing Hymn: When Morning Gilds the Sky Hymnary #45
When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries,
‘May Jesus Christ be praised!’ Alike at work and prayer
To Jesus I repair: ‘May Jesus Christ be praised!’
Whene’er the sweet church bell peals over hill and dell,
‘May Jesus Christ be praised!’ O hark to what it sings,
As joyously it rings, ‘May Jesus Christ be praised!’
Let earth’s wide circle round in joyful notes resound,
‘May Jesus Christ be praised!’ Let earth and sea and sky,
From depth to height, reply, ‘May Jesus Christ be praised!’
(Voices United #339)
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