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
February 18th, 2018-1st Sunday of Lent
Sacrament of Communion
(5 purple, 1 pink and 1 white candle are lit on Lenten triad)
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 Love Us Into Fullness v 1, MV
81
Call to
Worship
One: When life is wonderful, you are there, O God.
All: When life
is unpredictable, you are there, O God.
One: When our hearts are full of joy, you are there, O God.
All: When
our hearts are heavy from the cares of the world,
you are
there, O God.
One: You are here with us, O God,
All: in our time of worship.
Opening
Prayer
Holy One,
as we begin our Lenten journey, you remind us of
why we are
on this path. Help us to be like Noah, trusting
you even
when we cannot see, knowing you to be faithful,
and following you where you lead. Amen.
*Hymn Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights VU 108
Call to Confession
Lenten Tenebrae: Praying Our Confession with the
Psalms
Lent
1—Psalm 25
One: “To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust (Psalm
25:1). Today we stand on the edge of the wilderness…
Let us pray to our God:
All: God of
the Journey, we do not know where this wilderness travel will lead, but we do know we must face
whatever it holds for us. As we extinguish this light today, we remember the
ways we have listened to the world’s voice instead of yours. Fill us with the
courage we need to rise above the secular norm so that we may walk in your
path.
Silent confession as first
candle is extinguished.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord,
All: and of
your steadfast love. Relieve the troubles of our hearts and lead us through the
desert that we may bask in the light of your rainbow. Amen.
Written by Nora Vedress, Calvary U.C.,
Prince Albert, Sask.
Gathering, Lent/Easter 2018, p.63. Used
with permission.
Sung
Assurance: May God’s Sheltering Wings (her, his) MV
214
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis
9:8–17 The covenant between God and
Noah.
One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 25:1–10 Lead me in your truth, O
God. Refrain 2 VU 752
*Hymn Seek Ye First the Kingdom VU 356
Opening the Word
The Gospel Acclamation
Mark 1:9–15 The baptism, temptation, and mission of Jesus.
One: Herein is Good News. All: Praise be to God.
A
Rainbow Reminds
A rainbow reminds us of God’s promise –
a blessing poured down
through rain and tears
a blessing mixed in rays and drops
of joy and sadness.
A rainbow reminds us of God’s sadness –
disappointment in creation
humanity turning away
caring more for self
than God or others.
A rainbow reminds us of storms past –
weathering cloudy darkness
life’s hardships and trials
feet shuffling forward
love a weight and relief.
A rainbow reminds us of future blessings –
promises carved of sky
visible but not always realized
grace given to all
blessing us in its abundance.
Thanks be.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering
Prayer
We thank
you, God, for the abundant blessings you have
entrusted
to us. Enable us to be good stewards of all you
have given.
Grant us hearts of generosity to give back – to
say thank
you, to further your work, and to proclaim your
reign until it fully comes. Amen.
* Communion Hymn We Will Take What You Offer MV 196
Sacrament of Communion Communion Insert, cover of VU
Distribution Hymn Eat This Bread Printed
Eat this
bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry,
Eat this
bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.
1. I am
the bread of life,
the true bread sent from the Father.
2. Your ancestors ate manna in
the dessert,
but this is the bread come down from heaven
3. Eat my
flesh and drink my blood,
and I will raise you up on the last day.
4. Any
one who eats this bread,
will live for ever.
Affirmation of Faith A New
Creed Back of Bulletin
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection VU 586
*Commissioning
and Blessing
Go, knowing the promises of God have been given to you.
These
promises are beautiful, they are trustworthy,
they are
given generously to all.
May they sink deep in you that you may be bearers
of this promise to a world in need of hope.
*Choral
Amen
