NOTES: As a congregation we will be investing time in a new vision for music ministry in our life together. What does the music we make mean? Who is it for? Why do we make music together as part of our fellowship, worship, prayer and service? ow does music affect our growth in spirit and faithfulness? We begin by returning to the Psalms, the "hymnal of the scripture." With David, the ancient priestly musicians, the pilgrims of the ages marching to Zion, we revisit a Psalm that reminds us who give us breath and who gives us music.
Scripture: Psalm 66:1-9
Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise. Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you. All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name.”Selah
Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among mortals. He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There we rejoiced in him, who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let the rebellious not exalt themselves.Selah
Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip.
8:30 am Order of Service
We Gather in God's Presence
WelcomePrelude
Lighting the Christ Candles
Praise Hymn#38 "Clap Your Hands" (sing twice)
Call to Worship
Leader: Come and see the works of God,
People: God's awesome deeds among us.
Leader: Come and hear, all who revere God,
People: God's still speaking voice in our weary world.
Leader: Come and touch the sacred, extraordinary in the ordinary,
People: God's presence in water, bread and wine.
~ written by Katherine Hawker. Posted on Liturgies Outside. http://liturgyoutside.net/
Invocation
Blessed are You, Lord our God!
Glorious is Your name in all the earth!
We celebrate who You are,
and all that You have done for us.
You hold our lives in Your hands
and catch us when we stumble.
Be present among us as we worship You,
and as we open ourselves to Your Word.
To You be all glory, now and forever. Amen.
-Christine Longhurst
We Contemplate God's Word
Scripture
Sermon
We Pray Together
Joys & ConcernsPrayer Hymn#33 "How Great Thou Art" (verses 1 & 2)
Praying Together
Listening God,
Hear our prayers as we come before you.
Hear the ones who are crying with pain in their heart.
Hear the ones who are weeping with grief long into the night.
Hear the ones who are sobbing in their loneliness.
Loving God,
Heal their pain.
Restore their lives
Mend their broken hearts.
Leading God,
Lead us through the dark valleys.
Lead us through troublesome times.
Lead us to our home with you.
Teach us to listen to your voice,
That we may hear the cry of the needy and respond.
Teach us to love that
We may offer care that brings others to you for healing.
Teach us to lead,
With your vision so that we not lead others blindly through life.
Through your son who taught us to pray:
~ written by Rev Abi, and posted on Rev Abi’s Long and Winding Road blog. http://vicarofwadley.blogspot.ca/
We Come to the Lord's Table
Invitation to the TableCommunion Hymn#403 "In Remembrance of Me" (all verses)
Elder's Prayer
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for DiscipleshipDiscipleship Hymn#8 "All Praise to God for Song God Gives" (verses 1)
Blessing
10:40 am Order of Service
We Gather in God's Presence
WelcomePrelude
Call to Worship
Leader: Come and see the works of God,
People: God's awesome deeds among us.
Leader: Come and hear, all who revere God,
People: God's still speaking voice in our weary world.
Leader: Come and touch the sacred, extraordinary in the ordinary,
People: God's presence in water, bread and wine.
~ written by Katherine Hawker. Posted on Liturgies Outside. http://liturgyoutside.net/
Praise Hymn#38 "Clap Your Hands" (sing twice)
Lighting of the Candles
Invocation
Blessed are You, Lord our God!
Glorious is Your name in all the earth!
We celebrate who You are,
and all that You have done for us.
You hold our lives in Your hands
and catch us when we stumble.
Be present among us as we worship You,
and as we open ourselves to Your Word.
To You be all glory, now and forever. Amen.
-Christine Longhurst
Passing of the Peace
Faith Hymn Psalm 66
We Contemplate God's Word
ScriptureChoir Anthem
Children's Sermon
Sermon
We Pray Together
Joys & ConcernsPrayer Hymn#33 "How Great Thou Art" (verses 1 & 2)
Praying Together
Listening God,
Hear our prayers as we come before you.
Hear the ones who are crying with pain in their heart.
Hear the ones who are weeping with grief long into the night.
Hear the ones who are sobbing in their loneliness.
Loving God,
Heal their pain.
Restore their lives
Mend their broken hearts.
Leading God,
Lead us through the dark valleys.
Lead us through troublesome times.
Lead us to our home with you.
Teach us to listen to your voice,
That we may hear the cry of the needy and respond.
Teach us to love that
We may offer care that brings others to you for healing.
Teach us to lead,
With your vision so that we not lead others blindly through life.
Through your son who taught us to pray:
~ written by Rev Abi, and posted on Rev Abi’s Long and Winding Road blog. http://vicarofwadley.blogspot.ca/
We Come to the Lord's Table
Invitation to the TableCommunion Hymn#403 "In Remembrance of Me" (all verses)
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for DiscipleshipDiscipleship Hymn#8 "All Praise to God for Song God Gives" (verses 1)
Blessing
Closing Hymn "Love this World Through Me"
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