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.
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
May 17th, 2015-7th of Easter
Sacrament of Baptism (St. Mark's)
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 Refrain x2 This Is the Day That God Has Made VU 175
*Call to Worship
All who thirst, come to the water
and drink deeply of these living streams.
Come, all who are weary;
come, all who yearn for forgiveness.
As the waters of the Jordan washed over Jesus,
so the Holy Spirit washed over you and me.
Our gracious God beckons and blesses us.
Let us give praise for new life in Christ!
*Hymn Here I Am, Lord VU 509
Opening Prayer
We are gathered here because we are God’s beloved people.
God’s greatest desire for us
God’s greatest desire for us
is that we live abundant, flourishing lives;
For us to stand like trees planted by streams of water,
strong and fruitful, bringing joy and justice to the world,
living lives full of contentment and love;
and for this we are grateful. Amen.
Prayer of Confession
Words of Affirmation
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Acts 1:15–17, 21–26 Matthias is elected as an apostle
One: This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 1 Like trees planted beside streams of water. VU 724
*Hymn (St. David’s) In the Bulb There Is a Flower VU 703
Opening the Word (St. David’s)/Sacrament of Baptism (St. Mark’s - * (If you would be so kind to leave your Baptism inserts behind in the Church entry. Thank You)
The Gospel Acclamation
John 4:7-15 A story of Living Water.
One: The gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Opening the Word 2
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
*Hymn Thine Is the Glory VU 173
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
As God has given to us abundantly, so we would be generous to others. Bless these gifts as they flow into our world to become part of God’s flourishing realm of compassion, justice, and love. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*Hymn Jesus Shall Reign
*Commissioning
Be God’s good people in the world, and delight in its wonders.
Be generous to those in need.
Show kindness to all you meet,
and let the Spirit of God fill your hearts with joy.
*Choral Amen
