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
July 21st, 2013-9th
Sunday after Pentecost
* please stand as
able
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
*
Introit Come, Let Us Sing VU 222
Come, let us sing to the Lord our song,
we
have stood silently too long;
surely
the Lord deserves our praise,
so
joyfully thank God for our days.
*Call to Worship L=Left side; R=Right side
One:
There is so much to distract us, God:
L:
Deadlines and billboards.
R:
Glossy magazines and colourful websites.
L: The
“beep” of an incoming message.
R: The
long “to do” list.
L: The
friends to stay in touch with.
R: The
birthday parties not to be missed!
L:
Appointments. R: Play dates.
L:
Homework. R: Projects.
L:
Repairs. R: Finance.
L:
Worries. R: Parents.
L:
Children. R: Friends.
One:
Help!
All:
We come here, Holy One, to re-group and re-gather. Welcome us into a
time of re-organizing our priorities and listening to your calling,
sifting word. Welcome us in.
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Hymn Come, Children, Join to Sing VU 345
Opening
Prayer
Holy
God, we enter into this separate place, this separate time, to remind
ourselves of your continuous, accompanying presence.
Out in
the world’s hub-bub we can lose track of your lessons, your care,
your challenges, and your commitments to us. Ground us again in your
welcome. Wrap us again in the comforting knowledge of your grace.
Help us to know that, in you, we are home. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Colossians
1:15-28 Paul, the
servant of the gospel
This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks
be to God.
Psalm 52 I will glorify your name VU 777
*Hymn My Lord, What a Morning VU 708
Opening
the Word
The
Gospel Acclamation
Luke
10:38–42 Jesus visits Mary and Martha.
This
is the gospel of Jesus Christ.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Come and Find the Quiet Centre VU 374
Offering Our Gifts to God
*
Offering Prayer
Holy One, we give you thanks for all that you give to us: gifts of
love and time, money and abilities. Into these plates and into this
place, we return a portion of those gifts. Bless those who receive
them, just as we are blessed in the act of sharing them. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
The Lord’s Prayer
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Seek Ye First the Kingdom VU 356
*
Commissioning and Benediction
All: Let us go from this place in
peaceto the place
where God asks us to serve this week.One:
The blessings of God, our host and our guest,bless
you in all tasks that are yours.
All: Thanks be to God.
