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: Whole People of God
Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M. Minister of Music: Al Fougere
21st Sunday in the Season after Pentecost
October 29th, 2017
Thoughts around which to gather:
Our lives are full of endings and beginnings. We have all lost and welcomed significant people in our lives. As the Israelites draw closer to God’s land of promise, they grapple with the loss of their prophetic leader, Moses, and embrace their new leader, Joshua.
This week, as you listen to or read the news, pay special attention to the prophets in today’s world. Reflect on how they might be similar to Moses or Joshua.
Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2016 Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFusion Season of Creation • Pentecost 2 2017, p. 9
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
Acknowledging the Traditional Territory
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
As we now are in flu season, our greeting will be spoken only. We will resume handshaking and hugs in the spring.One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
*Introit Come Touch Our Hearts Verse 1, MV 1
Call to Worship (from Psalm 90. Response is Psalm 90:2b in Common English Bible © Copyright 2011 by the Common English Bible. All rights reserved. Used by permission. http://www.CommonEnglish-Bible.com)O God, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God.
A thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God.
You satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God.
We praise you and your glorious power.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God, and we worship you.
Opening Prayer
Loving God,as a parent tenderly cares for its child,
you deeply care for each of us.
May we come before you, without flattery,
seeking neither praise nor prestige,
but with hearts filled with the love of Christ,
ready to do the work of the Gospel. Amen.
*Hymn Walk with Me VU 649
Prayer for Wholeness and Words of Affirmation
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Deuteronomy 34:1–12 Moses dies and is buried in Moab.
One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.Psalm 90 sung O God, Our Help in Ages Past VU 806
Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
Matthew 22:34–46 Love God; love your neighbour as yourself.
One: This is Good News. All: Thanks be to God.Opening the Word 2
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn God of the Bible MV 28
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
* Hymn Make Me a Channel of Your Peace VU 684
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
One: Uniting God, receive our prayers:All: And in your love answer.
