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
May
4th, 2014—3rd Sunday of Easter
* please stand as able
Luke
24:13–35 The
disciples who meet Jesus along the road to Emmaus are at a sad point
in their spiritual journeys. The man they had hoped and even dared to
believe was the Messiah is dead and missing from his tomb. Their own
grief and sadness blind them to the presence of the risen Christ
among them. How often do we miss out on Christ’s presence in
our midst? How often are we too preoccupied to see the moments of
resurrection and new life around us?
This
week – invite
someone you’d like to get to know better to dinner (or cook
her or him dinner) and be mindful of how important sharing meals can be in forming and building relationships.
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Lent • Easter 2014 Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013, Living the Seasons p. 16-17
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 Back of bulletin
Opening
Prayer
O
God, we gather with open hearts
ready
to receive the new life you give.
Open
our eyes, we pray,
that
your presence might be revealed
in
the community that is gathered here,
and in the bread
that is broken and shared. Amen.
* Hymn
The
Head That Once Was Crowned VU
190
Prayer
for Wholeness
Forgive
us for the times we have imposed burdens of guilt or shame on others,
instead of proclaiming the freedom that you offer each of us.
instead of proclaiming the freedom that you offer each of us.
Forgive
us for the times we have not offered hospitality to others,
and for the times we have missed opportunities to meet you in one another.
and for the times we have missed opportunities to meet you in one another.
Forgive
us for the times we as a community of faith have turned people away
from God
by our misinterpretation or misuse of scripture or by
by our misinterpretation or misuse of scripture or by
failing
to live in the way and love of Jesus.
Forgive
us when we exclude others;
remind
us that your promise is for all. Amen.
Words
of Affirmation
One: Our
gracious God extends forgiveness to each of us.
When we turn toward God, God frees us from the heaviness of guilt
and grants us open and forgiving hearts to trust in God’s grace
and justice. Our eyes are opened to recognize the presence of the
risen Christ in each other.
When we turn toward God, God frees us from the heaviness of guilt
and grants us open and forgiving hearts to trust in God’s grace
and justice. Our eyes are opened to recognize the presence of the
risen Christ in each other.
All: Thanks
be to God! Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Acts
2:14a, 36–41
Three thousand new followers of the Way.
This
is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be
to God.
Psalm
116:1–4, 12–19 How can I repay
you, God? VU 836
*Hymn Walk with
Me VU 649
Opening
the Word
The
Lord’s Prayer
The
Gospel Acclamation
Luke
24:13–35 Jesus’ appearance on the
road to Emmaus.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Open My Eyes, That I May See VU 371
Blessing of Prayer Shawls, Mitts, Caps
Offering
Our Gifts to God
*Offering
Prayer
Jesus,
you break bread and we recognize you;
You are the fire that burns within our hearts.
Use us and these gifts
to feed and share your love with the world. Amen.
You are the fire that burns within our hearts.
Use us and these gifts
to feed and share your love with the world. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Be
with us now, O Risen Christ, Blessed
stranger, stay with us.
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*
Hymn Amazing Grace VU
266
* Commissioning and
Benediction
May
Christ who is with us in our joys and sorrows, at all times and in
all places, shine the light of his resurrection on the road ahead,
surround you with his grace, and uphold you with his peace and
purpose for your lives.
*
Choral Amen
