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/
5th Sunday of Lent
Ministers: Whole People of
God
Minister: Nan Corrigan
D. M. Music Director: Al Fougere
March 17th,
2013
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
GreetingOne: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
*Introit Tune:
O WALY WALY/GIFT OF LOVE (VU372)
Let us press on to know the Lord;
as sure as dawn God will appear.
Like gentle show’rs, to us God comes;
as rains of spring water the
earth. (based on Hosea 6:3)
Written by
John Moses, Trinity U.C., Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Gathering,
Lent/Easter 2013, page 9. Used with permission.
* Call to Worship
We
gather in the presence of God, the
creator of sand and stars:
All:
ready to worship.
We
gather in the presence of Christ, our
guide for setting a table of welcome:
All:
ready to worship.
We
gather in the presence of the Spirit, our
inspiration for moving beyond fear:
All:
ready to worship.
We
gather together in grace:
All:
ready to worship.
Prayer of Approach*Hymn This Is God's Wondrous World VU 296
Prayer of Confession (back of bulletin)
God Accepts Us—A Lenten Candle
Liturgy Sung Response
Take, O take me
as I am; summon out what I shall be;
Set your seal
upon my heart and live in me.
Oh! Prends-moi tel que je suis;
Fais-moi vi-vre que pour toi.
Viens, mets ton
sceau sur mon coeur; viens vivre en moi.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 126
Those who sow in tears, reap with joy. Ref. 2, VU 850
* Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful VU 291
Opening the Word/Children's Time & The Lord’s Prayer
The Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you Lord, King of eternal glory.
John 12:1–8 Mary anoints
Jesus with costly ointment.
One:
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Thanks be to God.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Said Judas to
Mary VU
129
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
* Offering Prayer
We
offer our gifts this day with gratitude. Through them, may hope come
to those who know despair, may love come to those who feel alone, may
healing come to those who endure pain. May these gifts be a sign of
our commitment to serve you in the world. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*
Hymn Fairest Lord Jesus VU
341
* Commissioning and Benediction
My
sisters and brothers: go
forth into a world that is beloved by God. Bless it with your
compassion. Renew it with hope.
All:
In every step we take may we feel anew the peace of Christ, the
promise of the Spirit, and the presence of God.
* Choral Amen
