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/
Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister
of Music: Al Fougere
April
27th, 2014--2nd Sunday of Easter
* please stand as able
John
20:19–31 As Jesus
continues to appear to his disciples and friends, someone is missing
– Thomas. He had heard the message of Jesus’ resurrection,
but it was the experience of seeing and the offer to touch the risen
Christ that helped him fully believe. How different is this
experience from your own? Is hearing a lesson, reading it, or
completing it going to help you understand it? There are many ways to
experience the risen Christ, and we should be open to all the ways
Christ is around us and working in the world today.
This
week – experience
the risen Christ in a tangible way by putting your faith into action.
Volunteer at your church or a local ministry with the poor or reach
out to someone in your community who could really use a helping hand.
Seasons
of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION
Lent • Easter 2014 Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013,
Living the Seasons p. 16
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
Kum ba yah, my Lord—2nd time Come by here, my Lord
Call to Worship
One:
Peace to you this day, as you come through open doors;
All:
God’s peace to you.
One:
Peace to you who hide behind locked doors;
All:
God’s peace to you.
One:
Peace to you who come with more doubt than faith;
All:
God’s peace to you.
One:
Peace to you who seek the path to life;
All:
we come, trusting God’s goodness and grace.
Opening
Prayer
God of new life,
as we continue to reflect on the happenings of Easter, renew our joy
and trust in you; encourage our faith, so that although we do not see
you, yet we are able to believe and rejoice in you. Amen.
* Hymn Thine
Is the Glory VU
173
Prayer
for Wholeness
Words
of Affirmation
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Acts
2:14a, 22–32 Peter
preaches on Pentecost.
This
is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be
to God.
Psalm 16 In you, God, I take refuge. VU
738
*Hymn In the Bulb
There Is a Flower VU 703
The
Gospel Acclamation
Opening
the Word Based on John 20:19–31 Thomas
is amazed
The
Lord’s Prayer
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Because He Lives Printed
Minute for Mission
Offering
Our Gifts to God
*Offering
Prayer
God
of life, we have not seen you, yet respond in faith as we bring these
offerings. May those who receive them find hope and encouragement and
the reassurance of your love. Amen.
Prayers of the People
One: do not abandon them, All: but show the path that leads to life.
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*
Hymn Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Give Thanks VU
179
* Commissioning and
Benediction
One:
The God of resurrection does not abandon you;
the One with wounded hands
speaks peace to you;
and the Spirit who brings new
birth fills you with joy.
All:
We go as witnesses to all that God has done!
* Choral Amen
