The
Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s
United
Church of Canada
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarks1@eastlink.ca
Blog:
http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Ministers: Whole People of God
Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M. Music Director: Al Fougere
September 9th, 2012
Creation Time: Humanity Sunday
*
please stand as able
Thoughts
around which to gather as we worship: On
Humanity Sunday we are encouraged to explore the relationship of
mutuality that humans share with all creation. It also invites us to
reflect on how human action impacts Earth, and question what kinds of
changes we need to make in our lifestyles and attitudes. In worship,
learning, and serving we can experience ourselves in two ways: as
part of creation, rather than separate from it; and as partner with
God in caring for Earth.
Copyright
© Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2011 Seasons
of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION
p. 51
Season
of Creation • Pentecost 2 2012
Announcements The
Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Welcome
and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ.
One: The peace of
Christ be with you.
Response:
And with your spirit.
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Introit O Great Earth
O Great
Earth so green and so blue, This is the promise that I’ll make to
you: To care for your people, for people can hear the rhythm of your
heartbeat. Words
unknown, tune Linnea Good.
Copyright
© 1995 Borealis Music. Used by permission.
* Call
to Worship
Praise for
tree, star, and ocean. All part of God’s creation.
Praise for
child, teen, adult, and elder. All part of God’s creation.
Praise for
sun, snow, and rain. All part of God’s creation.
Praise for
creatures finned, winged, and hoofed.
All
part of God’s creation.
Praise for cell, molecule, and atom.
Praise for all of God’s creation.
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Hymn: Song of Earth Printed
Opening
Prayer A
liturgical movement prayer—the community is encouraged to mirror
the movements of the leader.
Sung
Response: O Great Earth
Prayer
of Confession A
prayer in multiple voices
Words of Affirmation
One: We are joined forever to God’s remarkable love which
brings us to a place of healing and action. Through this love, we can
live out these words: All: Earth does not belong to
us – we belong to the earth.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis
1:26–28 So God created humankind
in his image.
One:
This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All:
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8
What are we… that you should care for us? VU 732
Hymn Touch the Earth Lightly VU 307
Opening the
Word/Time with Children & The Lord’s Prayer
The
Gospel Acclamation
Mark 10:41–45 Not to be served but to serve.
One: This
is the gospel of Jesus Christ.
All:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
on the Word
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
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Hymn: Service Printed
Minute
for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
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Offering Song/Doxology VU 537
Prayers
of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn: All Things Bright and Beautiful VU 291
*Commissioning
and Benediction
May
the God who formed the singing cricket bring us peace.
May
the God who formed the rushing wave give us strength. May
the God who formed the graceful eagle grant us wisdom.
May the God whose
image we reflect bless and guide us.
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Choral Amen
