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: stmarksuc@gmail.com
Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: The Whole People of God Minister: Nan Corrigan D.M.
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
May 1st, 2016-6th Sunday of Easter
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting Easter Proclamation Each of the Sundays of the season of Easter we are providing the Easter proclamation in a different language. Today we proclaim in Korean and English.
One: Hallelujah! Goo-Ju da-si sa-syot-da!All: Geu-ga cham-eu-ro bu-whal ha-syot-da! Hallelujah! (Pronunciation: “g” is hard as in “girl,” “ch” is as in “church” both “oo” and “u” are as in the German “ü” )
One: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
All: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
*Introit Halle, Halle, Halle VU 958
*Call to Worship Based on Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5
One: Friends, let us gather at the city of God.All: Here God comes to dwell in our midst.
One: There will be no sun or moon…
All: for the glory of God will be all the light we need.
One: There will be no night,
All: and the doors will never be shut.
One: The river of life flows through that city,
All: and we will dwell there in the presence of God forever.
One: Come, let us worship God.
*Hymn We Are One VU 402
Opening Prayer
Companion God, we give thanks for this holy place. Our friends and neighbours sit around us. And you are in our midst. Guide us along the way of covenant living. May we honour you in our worship. Amen.
Written by Laura Turnbull, Penticton U. C., Penticton, B. C.
Gathering, Lent/Easter 2016, p. 40. Used with permission.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Acts 16:9–15 Paul worships with Lydia and the women by the river.
This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 67 Let the light of God’s face shine upon us. VU 786
*Hymn Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying VU 400
Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer
The Gospel Acclamation
Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5 John’s vision of the city of God.
One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.All: Thanks be to God.
Opening the Word 2
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Holy Spirit, Hear Us VU 377
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering PrayerLoving God, we know that ministry is not something we do for others nearly so much as it is a life-giving work you call us to do with others. Use these gifts and our talents, blended with the gifts and talents of others around the world, to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Now Thank We All Our God VU 236
*Commissioning
Reach into the world with hands of love,for our hands reach out in the name of Jesus.
Stride into the world with steps of faith,
for our feet take us where the Spirit calls.
Speak boldly in a world yearning for good news,
for our voices sing out with words of God's grace.
Written by Gord Dunbar, Port Nelson U.C., Burlington, Ont.
Gathering, Lent/Easter 2016, p. 45. Used with permission.
