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WE GATHER TO PRAISE GOD
TO PONDER:
Think of a situation in your life in which one choice or one person's
actions changed the situation, for worse or for better.
MUSIC PRELUDE
HYMN:
"Praise My Soul" V.U. 240
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Let us gather our hearts and minds from busy-ness and bothering,
from worry and weariness, from distraction and despair.
Let us gather our hearts and mind for prayer and praising,
for singing and for swaying, for wonderment and joy.
Let us worship God in the beauty of holiness. Amen.
Kate Crawford, Huron Shores U.C., Grand Bend
OPENING PRAYER
You are full of surprises, God. We woke up this morning and found a new day
had already begun even while we slept. What else was happening in the
night? Perhaps Jesus was at work, making miracles happen in people's lives.
Open our hearts this morning, and open our ears to experience your Word
among us. Amen.
Kate Gregory, Belwood-Metz P.C. Belwood, ON
We continue to pray with the words that Jesus taught us to pray,
speaking together
THE LORD'S PRAYER
HYMN:
"Here I Am, Lord" V.U. 509
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.
SOLO: "Be Thou My Vision"Shannon Wakeling
WE HEAR GOD'S LOVING WORD FOR US
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:
O God, open our ears, our eyes, our hearts and minds to see the effects
that all that we do or fail to do has on other people, on your church, and
on our church family. Loving Creator, open our senses to the wonders of the
world around us that you have created, have brought into being, some of
them over and over again. The vast number of meteors streaking across the
heavens last night are but a hint at the number of glorious, awe-inspiring
vistas you have created. God give us the will to see and experience them.
Amen.
RESPONSIVE PSALM: Psalm 105
(V.U. 828-829, Parts One and Two)
OLD TESTAMENT READING:Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28
This is the witness of the People of Israel.
GOSPEL READING:Matthew 14: 22-33
This is the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE: "Chains of Behaviour"
RESPONSE: V.U. 400
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place,
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Send us love, send us power, send us grace
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD IN FAITH AND ACTION
HYMN:
"Your Hand, O God, has guided" V.U. 274
PASTORAL PRAYER:
OFFERING INVITATION:
OFFERTORY RESPONSE:
For food in a world where many walk in hunger, for friends in a world where
many walk alone, for faith in a world where many walk in fear, we give you
thanks, O God.
V.U.552
OFFERTORY PRAYER:
O Holy One, receive these offerings for the use and growth of your ministry
and mission in your world, which we are so fortunate to share a small
portion thereof. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
HYMN:
"Will Your Anchor Hold?" V.U. 675
COMMISSIONING:
The Grace of Christ, the love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Spirit
be with you all. Be strong and of good courage, do not be afraid: for God
abides with us, ready to assist us in filling every need, and in helping to
fill the needs of others. Go in peace, a true community of believers. Amen.
