Order of Service for October 21st 2012 - Peace Sabbath

 

21^st Sunday of Pentecost

PEACE SABBATH

October 21^st 2012

Welcome to worship. Please sign the guest book if you are visiting.

May God bless you during this time & renew your spirit.

OUR WORSHIP APPROACH TOWARD GOD

*Asterisks invite all who are able to stand

Gathering Music:

Welcome and Announcements:

Lighting of the Christ Candle:

*Introit:          This is my Father’s World                               HFG 6

Call to Worship:

One: Creator God, who made the whole earth, be present to us now.

ALL: Bless O God my soul, for you are very great!

One: O God, you ride on the wings of the wind,

and you bless us with your presence.

ALL: Bless O God my soul, for you very great!

One: Speak to us O God, Creator and Provider.

ALL: Let us hear your voice and feel your presence

as we gather together in worship. AMEN.

Our Personal Confession and Silent Prayer …

            Silent Prayer ……………………… (F) Voices United pg. 959

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

Prayer of Approach:

One: You were there O God when the universe first exploded and the

galaxies began their scattered spinning through space. You were there O God when life first emerged on our frail and precious planet. And yet, O Loving God, each person is special to you, and you love us equally without hesitation or condition. Remind us again, that in your Grace we are forgiven and transformed, and that in your Grace we are made new through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

*Hymn:          Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise               HFG 319

(E) Story Time:

(E) *Hymn:    Jesus Loves Me                                               HFG 226

WE LISTEN FOR A WORD FROM GOD

Job 38:1-7, 34-41

Psalm 104

Hebrews 5:1-10

            Mark 10:35-45

*Hymn:          Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah                   HFG 608

Reflection:      Shalom … the place of awe and wonder …

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn:          Eternal Father Strong to Save                         HFG 679

Minute for Mission:

Offering:

Offering Hymn: “Praise God From Whom …”                   HFG 382

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him all creatures here below,

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost AMEN.

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of the People:

(F) *Hymn:    Jesus Loves Me                                               HFG 226

(F) Story Time:

* Hymn:         Joyful, Joyful                                                  HFG 377

*Benediction:

*Choral Response: Amen, Amen, Hallelujah, Amen           (VU 974)

 

Order of Service - October 14th 2012 (World Food Day)

20^th Sunday of Pentecost

WORLD FOOD SUNDAY

October 14^th 2012

Welcome to worship. Please sign the guest book if you are visiting.

May God bless you during this time & renew your spirit.

OUR WORSHIP APPROACH TOWARD GOD

*Asterisks invite all who are able to stand

Gathering Music:

Welcome and Announcements:

Lighting of the Christ Candle:

*Introit:          Take My Life and Let it Be                            VU 506

Call to Worship:

One: Loving and Caring God, our world is not a fair place

ALL: some have more than they can eat, others starve.

some have the luxury of sheets and blankets,

others have no bed.

One: Help us O God, to make this world a better place

ALL: where all who are hungry have food,

where all who are homeless have shelter.

One: Give us strength and courage to feed the hungry.

ALL: Give us the strength and courage to

live by Christ’s example today and always. AMEN.

Our Personal Confession and Silent Prayer …

            Silent Prayer ……………………… (F) Voices United pg. 959

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

Prayer of Approach:

One: Ever-present God, we come together seeking you, We are eager

and ready to find you waiting for us, seeking us out. May this time of  worship time be a place of gracious thanksgiving where your kindness and compassion come to us in abundance even when we are tempted to turn away. May we remember that your presence is with us today and always. AMEN

*Hymn:          Lord Speak to Me                                           VU 589

(E) Story Time:

(E) *Hymn:    Seek ye First                                                   VU 356

WE LISTEN FOR A WORD FROM GOD

Job 23:1-9, 16-17

Psalm 22 (part 1)                                                  (VU pg. 744)

Hebrews 4:12-16

            Mark 10:17-31

*Hymn:          Would You Bless our Homes and Families    VU 556

Reflection:      To a Place of Hope-filled Trust … the heart of faith …

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn:          Let There Be Light                                         VU 679

Minute for Mission:

Offering:

Offering Hymn: “Praise God From Whom …”                   HFG 382

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him all creatures here below,

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost AMEN.

Offering Prayer:

(from resources prepared by The Canadian Foodgrains Bank

for World Food Day, Oct. 16^t )

Prayers of the People:

(F) *Hymn:    Seek Ye First                                                 VU 356

(F) Story Time:

* Hymn:         To Show By Touch and Word                        VU 427

*Benediction:

*Choral Response: Amen, Amen, Hallelujah, Amen           (VU 974)

Order of Service for Eugenia United Church's Anniversary Service

16^th Sunday After Pentecost

September 16^th 2012

Eugenia Church Anniversary Sunday

Welcome to worship. May God bless you during this time & renew

your spirit. Please sign the guest book if you are visiting.

OUR WORSHIP APPROACH TOWARD GOD

*Asterisks invite all who are able to stand

Gathering Music:

Welcome and Announcements:

Let us quiet ourselves before God

Lighting of the Christ Candle:

*Introit:         Blessed Assurance                                           HFG 67

Call to Worship:

            One: Greetings to our brothers and sisters in the faith.

            ALL: We come to celebrate God’s presence,

            One: and God’s love expressed through Jesus Christ.

            ALL: We come remembering Christ’s life and ministry,

            One: and the life we are called to live.

            ALL: We come as a pilgrim people

                        searching for ways to live out our faith.

            One: We come seeking the strength to carry on our journey.

            ALL: Let us rejoice in God’s gift to us!

*Hymn:          Amazing Grace                                               HFG 107 

Our Personal Confession and Silent Prayer …

            Silent 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 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

Prayer of Approach:

One: We feel your welcome, in this time of worship, O Loving God,

            In this place, you welcome young and old, you welcome all who

come seeking peace and all brimming over with energy. In this place you welcome newcomers and long-time members, you welcome all who seek a familiar expression of praise and prayer, and all who come seeking a startlingly new celebration of faith.

            You welcome us all, O Holy and Welcoming God. AMEN.

*Hymn:          Take My Life and Let it Be                            HFG 458

Special Music:

Story Time:                                                               

*Hymn:          I Love to Tell the Story                                  HFG 619

WE LISTEN FOR A WORD FROM GOD

Proverbs 1:20-33

            Psalm 19

James 3:1-12

            Mark8:27-38

*Hymn:          Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour                       HFG 416

Reflection: Daring to Make Room for God …

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Minute for Mission:

Offering:

Offering Hymn: “We Praise You O God”                            VU 218

            We praise you, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator

            In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.

            We lay it before You, we kneel and adore You;

            We bless Your Holy Name, glad praises we sing.

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of the People for Others:

*Hymn:          Onward Christian Soldiers                             HFG 617

*Benediction:

May the grace of God, deeper than our imagination;

the strength of Christ, stronger than our need;

and the communion of the Holy Spirit, richer than our togetherness;

guide and sustain us today and in all our tomorrows.

*Choral Response: Amen, Amen, Hallelujah, Amen           (VU 974)