NOTES:This week's scripture comes form the book of Daniel which the Tuesday evening Bible Study has just finished. The stories in the book of Daniel are all about the nature of a faithful relationship with God. In chapter one, we encounter four young men whose identity as followers of God is challenged by a new life that had never imagined for themselves. Their response give us the opportunity to ask ourselves similar questions. How do life changes push us to the edges of our comfort zone? What happens to our faith when it is tested? What does faithfulness look like when we stay close to God, here and now?
SCRIPTURE:
Daniel 1 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Four Young Israelites at the Babylonian Court
1 In the third year of the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 The
Lord let King Jehoiakim of Judah fall into his power, as well as some
of the vessels of the house of God. These he brought to the land of
Shinar,[a] and placed the vessels in the treasury of his gods.
3 Then the king commanded his palace master Ashpenaz to bring some of the Israelites of the royal family and of the nobility, 4 young
men without physical defect and handsome, versed in every branch of
wisdom, endowed with knowledge and insight, and competent to serve in
the king’s palace; they were to be taught the literature and language of
the Chaldeans. 5 The
king assigned them a daily portion of the royal rations of food and
wine. They were to be educated for three years, so that at the end of
that time they could be stationed in the king’s court. 6 Among them were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, from the tribe of Judah. 7 The
palace master gave them other names: Daniel he called Belteshazzar,
Hananiah he called Shadrach, Mishael he called Meshach, and Azariah he
called Abednego.8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the royal rations of food and wine; so he asked the palace master to allow him not to defile himself. 9 Now God allowed Daniel to receive favor and compassion from the palace master. 10 The palace master said to Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king; he has appointed your food and your drink. If he should see you in poorer condition than the other young men of your own age, you would endanger my head with the king.” 11 Then Daniel asked the guard whom the palace master had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: 12 “Please test your servants for ten days. Let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 You can then compare our appearance with the appearance of the young men who eat the royal rations, and deal with your servants according to what you observe.” 14 So he agreed to this proposal and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of ten days it was observed that they appeared better and fatter than all the young men who had been eating the royal rations. 16 So the guard continued to withdraw their royal rations and the wine they were to drink, and gave them vegetables. 17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom; Daniel also had insight into all visions and dreams.
18 At the end of the time that the king had set for them to be brought in, the palace master brought them into the presence of Nebuchadnezzar, 19 and the king spoke with them. And among them all, no one was found to compare with Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore they were stationed in the king’s court. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. 21 And Daniel continued there until the first year of King Cyrus.
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: 276 We Gather Together all stanzas
Call to Worship
Leader: One season
ends. Another begins.
People: We
find our beginning and our ending in God.
Leader: Month
after month, our God attends us and supports us.
People: For
God’s company, we offer thanks and praise.
Leader: Let
us worship the God who gives us Jesus Christ:
People: God
who is the Alpha and the Omega,
the
beginning and the end,
the
Living One and our Redeemer, now and forever.https://re-worship.blogspot.com/
Invocation (UNISON)
All-knowing God,
We gather together with praise and thanksgiving
for who You are, and for all that You have done for us.
No matter where we go or what we do,
Your love encircles us—ahead and behind—
gently leading and guiding and blessing.
May Your Spirit move in our hearts and minds as we worship together—
and guide us on to paths that lead to life.
We pray as your people, in Jesus' name,
Amen.
Adapted from a prayer by Christine SIne found at
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture: Daniel 1
Sermon
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn: Count Your Blessing sts 1,2,4 found in old red hymnal
Praying Together
Big Creation Prayer
Great Big God
of a great big universe
we give thanks
for a great big harvest
from a great big world
for wheat and cereal and corn and seed
for nut and fruit and vegetable and grain
for wind and sunlight and wave and thermal
for coal and gas and oil and peat
for food to share and a world to celebrate
for the diversity of creation and the wonder of life
for blue whales and pilot fish
gorillas and giraffes
for sun and moon
and stars and planets
for clouds that make shapes
and water that dances
for rain that splashes
and sunlight that scorches
for earth that moves
and ice that flows
for mountains that grow
and seas that roll
for animals that squawk
and squeak
and slither
and hiss
and crawl
and slide
and fly
and walk
and swim
and scuttle
and jump
and scamper
and play
and climb
and burrow
and tunnel
for leaves that are green
and red
and ochre
and golden
and amber
and marmalade
and copper
and rust
for vegetables
and fruit
green
and red
and brown
and purple
and yellow
and orange
and curved
and round
and long
and short
and shiny
and hairy
and smooth
and rough
and
and
so much to give thanks for
The greatness of creation
the wonder of the planet
this vibrancy of environment
the diversity of life
found in each of us
humanity
of all colours
cultures
languages
needs
longings
your image
your people
here
to give thanks
and we do
So be it
Amen
of a great big universe
we give thanks
for a great big harvest
from a great big world
for wheat and cereal and corn and seed
for nut and fruit and vegetable and grain
for wind and sunlight and wave and thermal
for coal and gas and oil and peat
for food to share and a world to celebrate
for the diversity of creation and the wonder of life
for blue whales and pilot fish
gorillas and giraffes
for sun and moon
and stars and planets
for clouds that make shapes
and water that dances
for rain that splashes
and sunlight that scorches
for earth that moves
and ice that flows
for mountains that grow
and seas that roll
for animals that squawk
and squeak
and slither
and hiss
and crawl
and slide
and fly
and walk
and swim
and scuttle
and jump
and scamper
and play
and climb
and burrow
and tunnel
for leaves that are green
and red
and ochre
and golden
and amber
and marmalade
and copper
and rust
for vegetables
and fruit
green
and red
and brown
and purple
and yellow
and orange
and curved
and round
and long
and short
and shiny
and hairy
and smooth
and rough
and
and
so much to give thanks for
The greatness of creation
the wonder of the planet
this vibrancy of environment
the diversity of life
found in each of us
humanity
of all colours
cultures
languages
needs
longings
your image
your people
here
to give thanks
and we do
So be it
Amen
(c) New Kilpatrick Parish Church 2015
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: #420 I Come with Joy sts. 1,2,3,5
Communion Hymn: #420 I Come with Joy sts. 1,2,3,5
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: #16 Come Thou Fount sts. 1,3
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: One season
ends. Another begins.
People: We
find our beginning and our ending in God.
Leader: Month
after month, our God attends us and supports us.
People: For
God’s company, we offer thanks and praise.
Leader: Let
us worship the God who gives us Jesus Christ:
People: God
who is the Alpha and the Omega,
the
beginning and the end,
the
Living One and our Redeemer, now and forever.https://re-worship.blogspot.com/
Hymn of Praise: #276 We Gather Together
Invocation (UNISON)
All-knowing God,
We gather together with praise and thanksgiving
for who You are, and for all that You have done for us.
No matter where we go or what we do,
Your love encircles us—ahead and behind—
gently leading and guiding and blessing.
May Your Spirit move in our hearts and minds as we worship together—
and guide us on to paths that lead to life.
We pray as your people, in Jesus' name,
Amen.
Adapted from a prayer by Christine SIne found at
https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/07/opening-prayer-psalm-139.html Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith: "Give Thanks" found in the red spiral bound book
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture Daniel 1
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn: Count Your Blessings sts 1,2,4 found in the old red hymnal
Praying Together
Big Creation Prayer
Great Big God
of a great big universe
we give thanks
for a great big harvest
from a great big world
for wheat and cereal and corn and seed
for nut and fruit and vegetable and grain
for wind and sunlight and wave and thermal
for coal and gas and oil and peat
for food to share and a world to celebrate
for the diversity of creation and the wonder of life
for blue whales and pilot fish
gorillas and giraffes
for sun and moon
and stars and planets
for clouds that make shapes
and water that dances
for rain that splashes
and sunlight that scorches
for earth that moves
and ice that flows
for mountains that grow
and seas that roll
for animals that squawk
and squeak
and slither
and hiss
and crawl
and slide
and fly
and walk
and swim
and scuttle
and jump
and scamper
and play
and climb
and burrow
and tunnel
for leaves that are green
and red
and ochre
and golden
and amber
and marmalade
and copper
and rust
for vegetables
and fruit
green
and red
and brown
and purple
and yellow
and orange
and curved
and round
and long
and short
and shiny
and hairy
and smooth
and rough
and
and
so much to give thanks for
The greatness of creation
the wonder of the planet
this vibrancy of environment
the diversity of life
found in each of us
humanity
of all colours
cultures
languages
needs
longings
your image
your people
here
to give thanks
and we do
So be it
Amen
of a great big universe
we give thanks
for a great big harvest
from a great big world
for wheat and cereal and corn and seed
for nut and fruit and vegetable and grain
for wind and sunlight and wave and thermal
for coal and gas and oil and peat
for food to share and a world to celebrate
for the diversity of creation and the wonder of life
for blue whales and pilot fish
gorillas and giraffes
for sun and moon
and stars and planets
for clouds that make shapes
and water that dances
for rain that splashes
and sunlight that scorches
for earth that moves
and ice that flows
for mountains that grow
and seas that roll
for animals that squawk
and squeak
and slither
and hiss
and crawl
and slide
and fly
and walk
and swim
and scuttle
and jump
and scamper
and play
and climb
and burrow
and tunnel
for leaves that are green
and red
and ochre
and golden
and amber
and marmalade
and copper
and rust
for vegetables
and fruit
green
and red
and brown
and purple
and yellow
and orange
and curved
and round
and long
and short
and shiny
and hairy
and smooth
and rough
and
and
so much to give thanks for
The greatness of creation
the wonder of the planet
this vibrancy of environment
the diversity of life
found in each of us
humanity
of all colours
cultures
languages
needs
longings
your image
your people
here
to give thanks
and we do
So be it
Amen
(c) New Kilpatrick Parish Church 2015
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: 420 I Come with Joy sts. 1,2,4,5
Communion Hymn: 420 I Come with Joy sts. 1,2,4,5
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: 16 Come Thou Fount sts 1 and 3
Discipleship Hymn: 16 Come Thou Fount sts 1 and 3
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: 445 Go in Peace
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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