NOTES:Lent begins on Wednesday, February 14. To prepare for this season of prayer, confession and discernment, we will follow the scripture's lead and "examine ourselves" and begin to test the waters of our faith. How is it going? What is the state of our relationship with God, as individuals, as a congregation?
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 13:5-13 (NRSV)
5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test! 6 I hope you will find out that we have not failed. 7 But we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed. 8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may become perfect. 10 So I write these things while I am away from you, so that when I come, I may not have to be severe in using the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude
We Gather in The Light of Christ
Lighting the Christ Candles
Children come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
Leader: In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!
Hymn of Praise: #72 "To God Be the Glory" verses 1 &2
Call to Worship (4 slides, one each section)
Leader: Behind all
things
behind the
grey surface,
People: there is a
glory escaping
born of
heaven,
Leader: and
belonging to heaven.
The light welcomes
a more
profound way of seeing things.
People: It
transfigures the world
and casts
a spell of hope.
Leader: It sees
the glory in the cross
and life
within death
People: : it is a
glory
that meets
us here
on this
mountain
Leader: where
Jesus Christ,
though covered in
the dust of the world
is caught
up in the glory of heaven
People: welcome to
the mountain
Invocation (UNISON)
Living and faithful Spirit,
Bless us as we wait on you this day.
Please remove from our minds and hearts
whatever hinder our worship or dampens our joy.
Increase within us a holy longing for closeness
which can open our lives to fuller delight
and to a deeper commitment.
In the name of Christ Jesus.
Amen!
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Sermon
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:#570 "Sweet Hour of Prayer" all verses
Praying Together
~
posted by Rev Gord on his blog, Worship Offerings. http://worshipofferings.blogspot.ca/
Prayer for Grace
(inspired by Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36)
God
of grace,
sometimes
discipleship is so difficult.
We
see you standing in front of us and we look for glory.
Then
you tell us to expect heartbreak and challenge.
We
get a glimpse of your glory,
and
we are confused, frightened, unsure what to do or say.
God
of grace, made known in Jesus the Christ,
in the challenge and in the glory
you
call us to look toward you,
to
listen to you.
Grant
us the grace and wisdom to watch,
to
listen,
to
follow,
to
learn,
and,
in the end,
to
possibly understand,
as
we join you on The Way,
as
we explore the glorious Kingdom. Amen.
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#384 "Here At Thy Table, Lord" all verses
Communion Hymn#384 "Here At Thy Table, Lord" all verses
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Discipleship Hymn#339 "Just As I Am, Without One Plea" verses 1, 2, & 4
Blessing
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Children extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
10:40AM Service
Welcome
Prelude
Prelude
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Call to Worship (4 slides, one each section)
Leader: Behind all
things
behind the
grey surface,
People: there is a
glory escaping
born of
heaven,
Leader: and
belonging to heaven.
The light welcomes
a more
profound way of seeing things.
People: It
transfigures the world
and casts
a spell of hope.
Leader: It sees
the glory in the cross
and life
within death
People: : it is a
glory
that meets
us here
on this
mountain
Leader: where
Jesus Christ,
though covered in
the dust of the world
is caught
up in the glory of heaven
People: welcome to
the mountain
Hymn of Praise: #72 "To God Be the Glory" stanzas 1 & 3
Invocation (UNISON)
Living and faithful Spirit,
Bless us as we wait on you this day.
Please remove from our minds and hearts
whatever hinder our worship or dampens our joy.
Increase within us a holy longing for closeness
which can open our lives to fuller delight
and to a deeper commitment.
In the name of Christ Jesus.
Amen!
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith:#601 "I Am Thine, O Lord" stanzas 1 & 2
We Offer Our Hearts to God
Call to Offering
The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Eternal
God, the refuge and help of all your children,
we praise you for all you have given us,
for all you have done for us,
for all that you are to us.
In our weakness, you are strength,
in our darkness, you are light,
in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace.
We cannot number your blessings,
we cannot declare your love:
For all your blessings we bless you.
May we live as in your presence,
and love the things that you love,
and serve you in our daily lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
we praise you for all you have given us,
for all you have done for us,
for all that you are to us.
In our weakness, you are strength,
in our darkness, you are light,
in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace.
We cannot number your blessings,
we cannot declare your love:
For all your blessings we bless you.
May we live as in your presence,
and love the things that you love,
and serve you in our daily lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #570 " Sweet Hour of Prayer" all stanzas
Praying Together
~
posted by Rev Gord on his blog, Worship Offerings. http://worshipofferings.blogspot.ca/
Prayer for Grace
(inspired by Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36)
God
of grace,
sometimes
discipleship is so difficult.
We
see you standing in front of us and we look for glory.
Then
you tell us to expect heartbreak and challenge.
We
get a glimpse of your glory,
and
we are confused, frightened, unsure what to do or say.
God
of grace, made known in Jesus the Christ,
in the challenge and in the glory
you
call us to look toward you,
to
listen to you.
Grant
us the grace and wisdom to watch,
to
listen,
to
follow,
to
learn,
and,
in the end,
to
possibly understand,
as
we join you on The Way,
as
we explore the glorious Kingdom. Amen.
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations
and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each
element as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn:#384 "Here at Thy Table, Lord" all stanzas
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Discipleship Hymn:#339 "Just As I Am, Without One Plea" stanzas 1 & 2
Discipleship Hymn:#339 "Just As I Am, Without One Plea" stanzas 1 & 2
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song:#433 " Blest Be the Tie That Binds" stanza 1
Acolytes extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
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