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 1st,
2014-7th
Sunday of Easter
* please stand as able
A thought around which to gather as we worship-“Prayer
that works is prayer that makes a difference, contemplation that
turns into action, on behalf of peace and justice in a troubled and
unjust world system. Prayer is energy, the energy of love and
transformative power. It is given to us to use for the good of all
creation. In prayer God gives us the fuel of life, and asks us to
live it. Jesus prays for the community and, so prayed for, the
community of Jesus becomes a community of prayer.”
(From
Sojourners Verse and Voice © www.sojo.net)
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 We Are One Verse 1 VU 402Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
*
Hymn Rejoice,
the Lord Is King VU
213
Prayer
for Wholeness
God, Father and Mother of us all,
we give thanks for the life of
Jesus;
his work among us, and for those
who carry on Christ’s mission.
We try to continue Christ’s
work,
and pass on Christ’s light,
but sometimes we are scared we
will be burnt;
that Christ’s work will be
too costly, or too hard.
(A moment’s silence)
Sometimes we let the light go out;
we let everyday
concerns extinguish it. (A moment’s
silence)
Sometimes we are reluctant to pass
the light on:
we don’t want to share,
believing our way
is the right way. (A
moment’s silence) Amen.
Words
of Affirmation
All:
No matter what we have done, God rekindles our flames
and
equips us to continue serving.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Acts 1:6–14 “Why
are you wasting time looking at the sky?”
This
is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be
to God.
Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35 God
makes a home for the poor. VU 787
*Hymn Blessed Assurance VU 337
Sunday School Celebration & The Lord’s Prayer
The Gospel Acclamation
John 17:1–11
Jesus prays that his disciples “may
be one.”
This is
the gospel of Jesus Christ. All:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Holy God, We Praise Your Name VU 894
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
Prayers of Our Heart Based on Psalm 68
One: We remember all these people.
All: Thank you that you are
with all your people
inspire us to do what we can, too.
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*
Hymn May
the God of Hope Go with Us VU
424
* Commissioning and Benediction
Joining with all who seek love, we give
witness
to the Great Love that pulses through
creation.
Filled with the Spirit of Christ, we
have no reason
to look upward, for we are empowered
to bring
healing, justice, and shalom.
May this be our witness.
We go to be Christ ones alive in this world. *Choral Amen
