OUR CONDOLENCES TO NAN ON THE DEATH OF HER MOTHER

Obituary for Elizabeth Gowing

Elizabeth "Betty" (Raymond) Gowing of Brussels passed away at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015. Born in Saskatchewan on March 8th, 1923, Betty was in her 92nd year.

Betty was the beloved wife of the late Carl Gowing and will be sadly missed by her children Thelma and Peter Roberts of Kemptville, Rosemary and Dave Wheeler of RR#4 Goderich, Dave and Lynda Gowing of Guelph, Neil Gowing and his friend Wendy of Neustadt, Nancy and Bruce Corrigan of Nova Scotia, Ken and Nancy Gowing of Brantford and Paul and Jacquie Gowing of Bluevale. Dear sister of Bob Raymond of Seaforth and Esther McCutcheon of Brussels. Also loved by her cousin Dick Davidson of Regina, her 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Predeceased by her sisters Priscilla Bray, Pat Davis, Winnifred Bell; her brothers Derek Raymond and Harold Raymond and daughter in law Susanne.

Friends will be received from 7 to 9 PM Sunday, February 8 at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels, where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 9th at 2:00 PM officiated by Reverend Perry Chuipka of St. John's Anglican Church.

Spring interment at Brussels Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to St. John's Anglican Church or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1ST 2015

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Lay Reader (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan

(St. D.): Maxine Smith

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Jim & Sarah Chiasson

Greeters (St. D.): Maxine Smith

Collectors (St. D.): Ashley Mac Leod, Marie Davis

Sympathy is extended to Nan, Bruce & family on the death of her mother, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Gowing in Brussels, Ontario.

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Food Bank donations received on the last Sunday of the month.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is February 16th at 1:00 p.m.

Anyone interested in Confirmation is asked to please contact the Church Office at 625-2229.

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Welcomes You! Refreshments in the church hall following worship—please join us!

There is a quiet nursery space above the stage in the hall—reached via the stairs by the church office door. There you will find toys, change table, crib, rocking chair for your use. We’re so glad you came today.

St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.

FundScrip Order Sundays for February will be February 8^th and 22^nd. February Delivery Sundays will be February 1^st and 15^th. The February Promotions are as follows:

la Vie en Rose/                              11% ( Regular 8% )

la Vie en Rose Aqua

Roots/                                          14% (Regular 10% )

Roots Home/Roots Kids

The Gap/Old Navy/                        7% ( Regular 5% )

Banana Republic

Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions about the program or if you wish to join the program.

Lay Readers:

February 8^th- Barbara Mac Intyre

February 15^th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

February 22^nd – David Chapman

February 3^rd – Presbytery Triennial Visit (Pastoral Care and Oversight) at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m.

What is a Presbytery Oversight Visit?

Oversight visits are part of the Presbytery’s ministry to the Pastoral Charges within its bounds. It is the Presbytery’s responsibility to keep in touch with all Pastoral Charges, supporting in times of

struggle and celebrating and encouraging achievements. The United Church of Canada is set up so that there is support and encouragement for all Pastoral Charges and all ministry personnel in its care. One way this is done is through regular Presbytery Oversight Visits. In this presbytery, these visits are to happen every 3 years (triennial).

Roast Beef Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall on Friday, February 6^th, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Eat in or Take out. Adults $15.00 Children $7.00. Tickets at the door. Sponsored by St. Mark’s Men’s Group.

February 15^th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast

February 15^th – 7:00 p.m. - Annual Congregational Meeting.

February 17^th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting.

February 24^th – Senior’s Lunch at St. Mark’s.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

February 8^th – Iaian Langley

February 15^th – Bonnie Hatcher

February 22^nd – Maxine Smith

St. David’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held TODAY following Worship Service. Everyone welcome to attend this meeting.

St. David’s UCW has placed a box in the narthex for new or gently used womens' and children's scarves, mittens, gloves, hats and or socks. These will be sent to the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax once enough have been collected.

Church Hall Cleaners for February are Irene Wheaton & Beryl Mac Donald.

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ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1ST 2015-4TH AFTER EPIPHANY

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/

Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca

Ministers: The Whole People of God

Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

February 1^st, 2015

4^th Sunday after Epiphany

* please stand as able

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                Refrain of Here I Am, Lord               VU 509

*Call to Worship               Based on Psalm 111

One: Give thanks to God with all that you are, here in this place of worship and with this sacred community,

All: for God’s handiwork is alive within us.

Response: (sung) Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

One: The Compassionate One is known for giving to those in need

All: and the people of God’s heart are constantly on God’s mind.

Response: (sung) Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

One: Justice is in God’s right hand and faithfulness fills the left;

All: tried and true are the ways of God woven into the foundation of the world.

Response: (sung) Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

One: God brings liberation to the people and our relationship with God is established in freedom and joy

All: therefore our praise will endure forever.

Response: (sung) Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

Opening Prayer

God of deserving praise, you gift us with voices to witness,

hands to extend in welcome and care, and hearts to love.

May your calling grow deeper within as your Spirit equips and inspires us with power to do your will. Amen.

*Hymn                     This Day God Gives Me                VU 410

Prayer for Wholeness

Affirmation of Love

In the mercy of God, we are forgiven.

In the compassion of God, we are freed to begin anew.

In the wisdom of God, we are strengthened to lead the new life.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Deuteronomy 18:15–20 God will raise up a prophet after Moses.

One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 111 The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. VU 833

*Hymn         Help Us Accept Each Other (#8 SFGP)      PRINTED

Opening the Word & Lord’s Prayer

1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Concerning food offered to idols.

One: This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

*Hymn                 Lord, Speak to Me                     VU 589

Minute for Mission

Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

Generous and loving God, we thank you for your goodness to 

us. We open our hearts and hands to share your blessings with 

others. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

We pray to you O God, for compassion, wisdom, and understanding.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

*Hymn                      Be Thou My Vision               VU 642

*Commissioning and Benediction

*Choral Amen

FEBRUARY FUNDSCRIP

FundScrip Order Sundays for February will be February 8^th and 22^nd. 

February Delivery Sundays will be February 1^st and 15^th. 

The February Promotions are as follows:

la Vie en Rose/                              11% ( Regular 8% )

la Vie en Rose Aqua

Roots/                                          14% (Regular 10% )

Roots Home/Roots Kids

The Gap/Old Navy/                        7% ( Regular 5% )

Banana Republic

Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions about the program or if you wish to join the program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JANUARY 25th 2015

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Accompanist: Margie Mac Intyre

Lay Reader (St. M.): Karen Mac Kinnon

(St. D.): Kenzie Mac Lean

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Terry & Marlene Morrison

Greeters (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon

Collectors (St. D.): Heather Graham, Iaian Langley

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Food Bank donations received on the last Sunday of the month. Donations received today.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is February 16th at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 28^th – 10:30 a.m.; Service at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Everyone welcome.

Anyone interested in Confirmation is asked to please contact the Church Office at 625-2229.

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Welcomes You! Refreshments in the church hall following worship—please join us!

There is a quiet nursery space above the stage in the hall—reached via the stairs by the church office door. There you will find toys, change table, crib, rocking chair for your use. We’re so glad you came today.

St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.

FundScrip: In 2015 Order Sunday will be January 25^th and Delivery Sunday will be February 1^st. January promotions available:

  Red Lobster                          7% ( Regular 5% )

  Starbucks                            6% (Regular 5% )

  The Gap/Old Navy               7% ( Regular 5% )

Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions about the program or if you wish to join the program.

Lay Readers:

February 1^st – Rachel Robitaille

February 8^th- Barbara Mac Intyre

February 15^th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

February 22^nd – David Chapman

February 3^rd – Presbytery Triennial Visit (Pastoral Care and Oversight) at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m.

What is a Presbytery Oversight Visit?

Oversight visits are part of the Presbytery’s ministry to the Pastoral Charges within its bounds. It is the Presbytery’s responsibility to keep in touch with all Pastoral Charges, supporting in times of struggle and celebrating and encouraging achievements. The United Church of Canada is set up so that there is support and encouragement for all Pastoral Charges and all ministry personnel in its care. One way this is done is through regular Presbytery Oversight Visits. In this presbytery, these visits are to happen every 3 years (triennial).

Roast Beef Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall on Friday, February 6^th, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. 

Eat in or Take out. 

Adults $15.00 Children $7.00. 

Tickets at the door. 

Sponsored by St. Mark’s Men’s Group.

February 15^th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast

February 15^th – Annual Congregational Meeting.

February 17^th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting.

February 24^th – Senior’s Lunch at St. Mark’s.

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

February 1^st – Maxine Smith

February 8^th – Iaian Langley

February 15^th – Bonnie Hatcher

February 22^nd – Maxine Smith

St. David’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2015 following Worship Service. Everyone welcome to attend this meeting.

St. David’s UCW will be placing a box in the narthex for new or gently used womens and children's scarves, mittens, gloves, hats and or socks. These will be sent to the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax once enough have been collected.

Church Hall Cleaners for January are Yvonne Fox & Julia Mac Kinnon

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L’Arche Cape Breton are in need of the following items: New pillows for their beds, Twin Sheet Sets and comforters, Bath Towels, hand towels and wash cloths, Craft supplies such as paints, brushes, yarn, etc…, Snow shovels and driveway salt/sand, Tableware and Cutlery sets for eight.

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY JANUARY 25TH 2015-3RD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

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/

Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca

Ministers: The Whole People of God

Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

Accompanist: Margie MacIntyre

January 25^th, 2015

3rd Sunday after Epiphany

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          Refrain of Here I Am, Lord               VU 509

*Call to Worship

One: We gather as a distracted people. No matter where we are, someone or something wants our attention.

All: For God alone my soul waits in silence.

One: We are offered endless solutions that will make it all clear, solve all our problems, guarantee our happiness and success.

All: For God alone my soul waits in silence.

One: The sounds of wealth, power, and status have tremendous appeal.

All: For God alone my soul waits in silence.

One: Come to this place of worship to renew the silence and wait for God.

Opening Prayer

God of mercy, in each second of time you are with us: you call us to discipleship, you invite us into relationship one with another and with you, our Creator. In the moments of this worship may we experience your call, your community, your grace – and be led to respond. Amen.

*Hymn                Will You Come and Follow Me             VU 567

Prayer for Wholeness a bell is rung to indicate time of silence

Words of Affirmation

One: God listens. God’s power is at work in the steadfast love that belongs to God.

All: We will trust in God who is our rock, our salvation, the source of our deliverance.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Jonah 3:1–5, 10 Jonah calls Nineveh to repent.

One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 62:5-12      Be still, my soul, and wait for God.        VU779

*Hymn                     Take Up Your Cross                       VU 561

Opening the Word & Lord’s Prayer

Mark 1:14–20     Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John

One: The gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

*Hymn                 Precious Lord, Take My Hand              VU 670

Minute for Mission

Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

We offer these gifts as a sign of our dedication to a way of liv­ing. Help us make this a daily commitment so that in our lives we might give witness to and be disciples for a way of living in which your love is our refuge and our strength. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

One: God alone is our rock and salvation.

All: We will not be shaken.

                          WE GO TO SERVE GOD

*Hymn           Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore      VU 563

*Commissioning and Benediction

*Choral Amen 

ST. MARK'S MEN'S GROUP ROAST BEEF DINNER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2015

It's time again for Chef Jim George's wonderful roast beef dinner! 
Come and enjoy!!!

M&S Sunday January 11th, 2015

MISSION AND SERVICE SUNDAY AT ST. MARK'S

Cheerleader Yvonne (no pom poms!)

Excited Roy!

Kenzie and Roy

St. David's Players: Julia, Roy, Yvonne, Kenzie and Arnie at St. David's

ANNOUNCEMENTS JANUARY 18TH 2014

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Accompanist: Margie Mac Intyre

Lay Reader (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan

(St. D.): Bruce Corrigan

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Terry & Marlene Morrison

Greeters (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon

Collectors (St. D.): Heather Graham, Iaian Langley

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Food Bank donations received on the last Sunday of the month.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is January 19^th at 1:00 p.m.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

Wednesday, January 28^th – 10:30 a.m. Service at the Nursing Home.

Anyone interested in Confirmation is asked to please contact the Church Office at 625-2229.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Welcomes You! Refreshments in the church hall following worship—please join us! There is a quiet nursery space above the stage in the hall—reached via the stairs by the church office door. There you will find toys, change table, crib, rocking chair for your use. We’re so glad you came today.

St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.

FundScrip: In 2015 Order Sundays will be January 11^th  and 25^th and Delivery Sundays will be January 18^th and February 1^st. January promotions available:

  Red Lobster                          7% ( Regular 5% )

  Starbucks                            6% (Regular 5% )

  The Gap/Old Navy               7% ( Regular 5% )

Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions about the program or if you wish to join the program.

Lay Readers:

January 25^th – Karen Mac Kinnon

February 1^st – Rachel Robitaille

February 8^th- Barbara Mac Intyre

February 15^th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

February 22^nd – David Chapman

Lay Readers Schedules for 2015 are on the table in the narthex.

January 20^th – Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. – Executive, 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m. – Combined Board.

February 3^rd – Presbytery Triennial Visit at St. Mark’s.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

January 25^th – Kenzie Mac Lean

February 1^st – Maxine Smith

February 8^th – Iaian Langley

February 15^th – Bonnie Hatcher

February 22^nd – Maxine Smith

St. David’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2015 following Worship Service. Everyone welcome to attend this meeting.

St. David’s UCW will be placing a box in the narthex for new or gently used womens scarves, mittens, gloves, hats and or socks. These will be sent to the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax once enough have been collected.

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L’Arche Cape Breton are in need of the following items: New pillows for their beds, Twin Sheet Sets and comforters, Bath Towels, hand towels and wash cloths, Craft supplies such as paints, brushes, yarn, etc…, Snow shovels and driveway salt/sand, Tableware and Cutlery sets for eight.

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY JANUARY 18TH 2014-2ND AFTER EPIPHANY

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/

Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca

Ministers: The Whole People of God

Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

Accompanist: Margie MacIntyre

January 18^th, 2015

2^nd Sunday after Epiphany

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              Refrain of Here I Am, Lord                VU 509

*Call to Worship

One: Come, listen for the word of the one who has searched you and known you.

All: We are ready to listen.

One: Come, discover the one who is acquainted with all your ways and sees your potential.

All: We are ready to listen.

One: Come, meet, as if for the first time, the one who greets our discouragement with hope.

All: We are ready to listen.

One: Come, open your hearts to the one in whom heaven and earth are united, and offers the transforming vision of God’s love and justice.

All: Here we are. We are ready to listen. We are ready to follow.

Opening Prayer

One: Weaver of life, you knit together the fragments of our days into a garment of beauty.

All: Take our joys and sorrows and create a pattern with them where your love shines.

One: Weaver of life, you take our individual stories, our successes and our failures, and make of us a community in which your grace is revealed.

All: Use our diverse gifts and talents to create a quilt of radical hospitality and welcome.

One: Weaver of life, you are the thread running through all creation, all people, all that exists.

All: Give us the vision to see beyond the torn and tattered fabric of conflict, division, and exploitation, so that we may see the glory of your presence in all of life.

One: Weaver of life, you wrap us in the garment of your love and justice, calling us to follow you.

All: We are knit together in your love, stitched together in your grace, bound together by your justice. Amen.

*Hymn                   When We Are Living                     VU 581

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

1 Samuel 3:1–10              Samuel answers, “Here I am.”

One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 139              God has searched and known me.          VU 861

*Hymn        I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me              VU 575

Opening the Word & Lord’s Prayer

John 1:43–51                   Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael.

One: The gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

*Hymn             O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee              VU 560

Minute for Mission
Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

All of life is in your hands, O God. We are blessed when a small portion is entrusted to our care. Fill us with gratitude and enhance our generosity that, as a community, we may live out the values, hope, and promise that we proclaim. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

One: From the morning dawn to the setting sun, 

in the brightness of a sunlit day 

to the darkness of a starless night, 

you are present, O God. 

Even when it seems to us you are an illusion, 

a mere figment of our desperation, 

you come to us with the assurance you have been with us, 

you are with us, you will always be there.

All: Stir us with the hope of your vision for our world.

One: From the Americas to Asia, from Africa to Europe, 

from the smallest island to islands that are continents in themselves

your love is as deep as the oceans, as high as the mountains, 

there is nothing that exists outside of your care. 

The echoes of creation are calling us to be stewards of Earth, 

to be voices for the oppressed, to be lovers of all whom you love.

All: Empower us by the vision you place on our hearts.

One: From the cathedrals of power to small out-of-the-way 

communities of prayer, 

from large metropolitan areas to villages reached 

by dusty dirt roads, you raise up prophets to speak a word of justice 

undeterred by present realities, 

looking only to the promise you have placed on their hearts.

All: Strengthen us with your vision 

that we may be prophets of your love in word and deed. Amen.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

*Hymn               Be Thou My Vision                     VU 642

* Sending Out & Blessing

One: Go forth from this place as truth tellers, unafraid to name the challenges we face.

All: We have heard the voice of the One who sees us as we are, our brokenness and our potential.

One: Go forth with a renewed vision to guide you, with hope in your heart, ready to be agents of God’s transforming love.

All: We have heard God calling. We are ready to follow the One in whom heaven and Earth continue to meet.

*Choral Amen                        VU 967