NOTES: This week we begin Vacation Bible School and we will use our theme scripture in worship today! We will consider this wonderful world God has made and our place in it - as creations of God's hand AND as partners in caring for this world with all God's creatures. With the Psalmist, we sing and celebrate the wonders that we find, the puzzles that we encounter, the mysteries that make us wonder.
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 10:24-34
O Lord, how manifold are your works!
In wisdom you have made them all;the earth is full of your creatures.
Yonder is the sea, great and wide,
creeping things innumerable are there,
living things both small and great.
creeping things innumerable are there,
living things both small and great.
There go the ships,
and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it.
and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it.
These all look to you
to give them their food in due season;
to give them their food in due season;
when you give to them, they gather it up;
when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
When you hide your face, they are dismayed;
when you take away their breath, they die
and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit,[g] they are created;
and you renew the face of the ground.
when you take away their breath, they die
and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit,[g] they are created;
and you renew the face of the ground.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
may the Lord rejoice in his works—
may the Lord rejoice in his works—
who looks on the earth and it trembles,
who touches the mountains and they smoke.
who touches the mountains and they smoke.
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
May my meditation be pleasing to him,
for I rejoice in the Lord.
for I rejoice in the Lord.
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:# 22 "All of Creatures of Our God and King" vss. 1, 2, & 3
Call to Worship
Leader: God
stretches out the heavens,
shapes the earth,
and
pours water into the seas.
People: Come and give thanks!
Leader: God
calls forth plants from the soil
and
forms animals in infinite variety.
People: Come and give thanks!
Leader: God
breathes upon us,
fills us with life
and gives our lives meaning
through
laughter and tears.
People: Come lift your voices
in praise!
Leader: God
touches our hearts
through
family and friends.
People: Come lift your voices
in praise!
Leader: God
loves us and overwhelms us
with
never-ending generosity.
People: Come and worship!
~ from the Mennonite
Church Canada website. http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/
Invocation (UNISON)
O God, week after week you arise,
gathering your people,
proclaiming your word of life,
feeding us with food that is eternal,
sharing your Spirit,
and renewing the face of the earth.
O God, transform us by this resurrection,
that we may embrace all that you have made
and live toward the justice that you intend
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
~ posted on Signs Along the Way. http://vicarbill.wordpress.com/category/prayers/
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Sermon
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:#115 "There's Something About that Name" sing once
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#420 "I Come with Joy" vss. 1, 3, & 5
Communion Hymn#420 "I Come with Joy" vss. 1, 3, & 5
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#61" All Things Bright and Beautiful" all verses
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
Leader: God
stretches out the heavens,
shapes the earth,
and
pours water into the seas.
People: Come and give thanks!
Leader: God
calls forth plants from the soil
and
forms animals in infinite variety.
People: Come and give thanks!
Leader: God
breathes upon us,
fills us with life
and gives our lives meaning
through
laughter and tears.
People: Come lift your voices
in praise!
Leader: God
touches our hearts
through
family and friends.
People: Come lift your voices
in praise!
Leader: God
loves us and overwhelms us
with
never-ending generosity.
People: Come and worship!
~ from the Mennonite
Church Canada website. http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/
Hymn of Praise:# 22 "All of Creatures of Our God and King" vss. 1, 2, & 3
Invocation (UNISON)
O God, week after week you arise,
gathering your people,
proclaiming your word of life,
feeding us with food that is eternal,
sharing your Spirit,
and renewing the face of the earth.
O God, transform us by this resurrection,
that we may embrace all that you have made
and live toward the justice that you intend
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
~ posted on Signs Along the Way. http://vicarbill.wordpress.com/category/prayers/
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith:#82 "His Eye is on the Sparrow" all stanzas
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
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn:#115 "There's Something About that Name" sing once
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#420 "I Come with Joy" vss. 1, 3, & 5
Communion Hymn#420 "I Come with Joy" vss. 1, 3, & 5
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:#61" All Things Bright and Beautiful" all verses
Discipleship Hymn:#61" All Things Bright and Beautiful" all verses
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song:# 438 "Shalom Chaverim" sing twice
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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