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
Ministers: The Whole People of
God
Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
June
29th,
2014-3rd
Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew
10:40–42
Jesus challenges his community, and us, to consider what it really
means to welcome those who could be considered “other.” Jesus
crossed boundaries of race, gender, and social class.
- What challenges do you think there are for the church in creating a welcoming community, as Jesus calls us to? What are the opportunities? Is “welcome” part of our Mission Statement?
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 All
Are Welcome, verse 1
Let
us build a house where love can dwell
and
all can safely live.
A place where saints and children tell
how
hearts learn to forgive.
Built
of hopes and dreams and visions,
rock
of faith and vault of grace.
Here the love of Christ
shall end divisions:
Refrain
All are welcome, all
are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
Words
and music: Marty Haugen Copyright © 1994 by GIA Publications, Inc.
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S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com.
800-442-1358.
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Used by permission.
*Call
to Worship
One:
Welcome to all who are
weary, tired, or burned-out.
All:
We come to be refreshed and renewed in God’s presence.
One:
Welcome all who are
anxious, worried, or burdened.
All:
We come to be calmed and comforted by the Spirit.
One:
Welcome to all who
feel complacent, comfortable, or detached.
All:
We come to be stirred by Christ’s message for us.
One:
All are welcome here.
Come as you are.
All:
Together, we will rest in God’s presence,
be
calmed by the Spirit, and be stirred by Christ’s message. Together
we will welcome one another as we gather for worship.
*Hymn Here
I Am, Lord VU
509
Opening Prayer
Christ, you hold
us in your warm embrace. You already welcome each of us exactly as we
are, and you hold us close to you. Your embrace gathers all of us
into a community that you have created. And yet, in your
community, there is always room for more. You teach us to welcome one
another. We are thankful that with you, each of us has a place, and
each one of us can find a welcome home. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis 22:1–14 The sacrifice of Isaac.
This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to
God.
Psalm13 How long will you forget me, God? VU 734
*Hymn Amazing
Grace VU 266
Opening the Word
& The Lord’s Prayer
The Gospel Acclamation
Matthew 10:40–42
Welcoming; and offering a cup
of water.
A
Participatory Reading on “Welcome”
This
is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Small Things Count VU 361
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering
Prayer
Prayers
of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Let All Things Now Living VU 242
*
Commissioning and Benediction
*Choral Amen
