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
July 13th, 2014-5th Sunday after
Pentecost
A thought to begin worship, based on Psalm 119:105–108,
111–112. Psalm 119 is an alphabetical acrostic in which each stanza begins with
the same Hebrew letter. This paraphrase resembles this acrostic quality.
A word of yours is like a lamp
Bringing light to my path.
Complete allegiance is yours, O God,
Dedicated am I to
all of your ways.
Even when hardships come to me
Faithful will you be in bringing life.
Gifts of praise I offer you, O God,
Here
I stand, a student of your way.
I will hold your words forever before me,
Joy to my heart
they bring.
Keeping your word is my life’s ambition
Living forever in your way. Praise God!
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 Come and Find the Quiet Centre,
verse 1 VU 374
*Call to Worship
One: As we greet this new day,
All: we come together as one.
One: In our differences
All: we come together as one.
One: In our uniqueness,
All: we come together as one.
One: In our offering of hospitality to
others,
All: we come together as one.
One: With the Holy One,
All:
we come together as one to worship. Amen.
*Hymn Breathe
on Me, Breath of God VU 382
Opening
Prayer
Holy One, as we gather for worship this
day,
may we come united in your love.
May we seek wholeness in your Spirit.
May we find peace in your presence.
May we absorb the kindness found in our
neighbours.
May we come
ready. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis 25:19-34 Esau gives his birthright for Jacob's stew.
One: Here is Wisdom. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 119:105-112 Your
word is a lamp to my feet (ref. 6) VU
841
*Hymn Though I May Speak VU 372
Opening the Word & The Lord’s
Prayer
The Gospel
Acclamation
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The parable of the sower and seeds
One: Here is Good News. All:
Praise be to God.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth VU
320
Minute for Mission & Offering
Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
Gracious
God, may we recognize all the gifts we’ve been given. May the gifts we freely
offer be without expectation for anything in return. May you bless the work of
these gifts this day and in the days ahead. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and
Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Sent Forth by God's Blessing VU 481
* Commissioning and Blessing
*Choral
Amen
