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: stmarksuc@gmail.com
Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: Whole People of God
Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M. Minister of Music: Al Fougere
20th Sunday in the Season after Pentecost
October 22nd, 2017-St. David’s 132nd Anniversary
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
Acknowledging the Traditional Territory
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
As we now are in flu season, our greeting will be spoken only. We will resume handshaking and hugs in the spring.One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
*Introit x2 Remember
Remember this song, remember this prayer.Melody echoes of ancient and new.
Born in our lives and all that we do,
there is a love that knows no end.
Words and Music: Nancy Chegus © Copyright 2016 Nancy Chegus
Gathering Pentecost 2 2017, page 57. Used with permission.
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Ancient God, we remember those who have gone before us,who were transformed by your power.
Your Spirit gave wisdom to the humble,
eloquence to the halting of speech,
courage to the fearful, bright hope to those in prisons.
Present God, we long for strength and renewal;
we long for a church that is
the living body of Christ for the world.
Fill us with your Spirit’s power.
Future God, give us grace to trust your promises
and offer our faithfulness, knowing that you are always at work,
seeking, saving, healing, renewing.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Written by John Moses, Aylesford U.C., Aylesford, N.S.
Gathering Pentecost 2 2017, page 57. Used with permission.
*Hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You VU232
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Exodus 33:12–23 God speaks to Moses face to face as a friend.
One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.Psalm 99 God is a ruler who delights in justice. VU819
*Hymn I Have Called You by Your Name MV161
Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 We always give thanks to God for you.
One: This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.Gospel Acclamation
Matthew 22:15–22 Give to God the things that are God’s.
One: This is Good News. All: Thanks be to God.Opening the Word 2
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Lord of the Dance VU352
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
O God, it is up to us to share your gospel,using all the resources that you provide.
It is up to us to learn our whole story, as your whole people.
With these gifts, God, empower us
to do your work of sharing the gospel
and welcoming all who seek to share in your story. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
One: We remember.Sung prayer response: Remember (see previous page)
