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
January 14th, 2018-2nd after Epiphany
A thought around which to gather as we worship—It’s clear that Samuel doesn’t have a clue as to who is calling him, or why he is being called.
■■ How does one discern the genuine nature of a call?
■■ What can faith communities do to help others discern calls in today’s culture?
■■ How many around us might be like young Samuel –afraid to tell of a vision, of a call?
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Advent • Christmas • Epiphany 2017–2018
Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2017, p. 119
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 Behold, Behold, I Make All Things New MV 115
Call to Worship
One: Young and old, slow and fast;tall and small, teachers and learners:
All: God has called each of us here.
One: Wrinkled, white-haired, stooped with age;
bright-eyed, smooth-skinned, leapers of two steps at a time:
All: each one made in the image of God.
One: Parents volunteering at school, children playing tag;
workers stocking shelves, retirees planning a trip:
All: God works through each of us.
One: We come to worship God.
Opening Prayer
*Hymn I, the Lord of Sea and Sky VU 509
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
1 Samuel 3:1–10, (11–20) God calls Samuel.
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 Spirit, Open My Heart MV 79
Opening the Word & Lord’s Prayer
The Gospel Acclamation
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 Will You Come and Follow Me VU 567
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
You gift us with blessings beyond abundance, and then make one simple request, gracious God– that we use them to answer the calls of those who are hungry, who are lonely, who are struggling, and who long to know that at the end you are with them. Hear our prayer, as we offer our gifts in this moment. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Times for silent personal prayer will be offered.WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee VU 560
* Sending Out
One: Wonder of wonders! God sends us from this place,All: to be healing hands to the world’s brokenness.
One: Wonder of wonders! Jesus calls us as sisters and brothers,
All: to accept others as completely as we have been embraced.
One: Wonder of wonders! The Spirit is at work through us,
All: wherever we are – work, home, playground, shelter, school.
One: Wonder of wonders!
All: We will go to live as God’s people!
