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The power of the Word, both sung and told, fills us with new life.
Once again, we are called to experience that power and its fullness of being.
We come to sing and to pray, to laugh and to seek consolation.
Now, in that Spirit, let us worship the Presence as we sing and pray.
Jim McKean, St. Paul's U.C., Orillia

HYMN: "Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore" V.U. 563,
vs. 1, 3, 4

OPENING PRAYER: (in unison)

A Prayer for Discipleship: V.U. 564
We continue to pray with the words that Jesus taught us to pray, singing together THE LORD'S PRAYER

HYMN: "O Worship the King" V.U. 235, vs. 1, 3, 5

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN:

SERVICE OF LIGHTING THE CANDLE:
Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Jesus is our friend who loves us always.

ANTHEM: "Hear Us, O Father"

WE HEAR GOD'S LOVING WORD FOR US

RESPONSIVE PSALM: Psalm 86 (V.U. 803)

GOSPEL READING:
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Matthew 10: 40-42

This is the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Thanks be to God.

HYMN: "All Praise to You" V.U. 297

MESSAGE: "Welcoming - Passing the Peace of Christ"

WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD IN FAITH AND ACTION

HYMN: "Come and Find the Quiet Centre" V.U. 374, vs. 1, 3

PASTORAL PRAYER:

OFFERING INVITATION:

OFFERTORY RESPONSE: Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free, that ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully. V.U. 540

OFFERTORY PRAYER: O Holy One, receive these offerings for the use of your mission. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION: See insert.

HYMN: "Unto the Hills" V.U. 842, vs. 1, 3, 4

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: What do we say after reception of God's gracious gift? We pray that the food we have eaten, that the drink we have tasted, may change how we live our lives. May we be blessed to live as disciples, called, sustained, and equipped for love. Amen.

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