WB Text July 2021

 Today's Worship
July 4, 2021

Welcome
Opening Song
Lighting the Christ Candles  We light our candles or lights.
Voice One: In the beginning, God said,
Voice Two: Let there be light, and there was light!
Voice One: We light these candles today,
Voice Two: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!

Call to Worship
Leader: We lift our eyes, seeking to worship and praise our God.
People: Great is the Lord our God, and greatly to be praised!
Leader: We lift our eyes to the Lord, giving thanks for God's compassionate attention to us.
People: Gracious is the Lord our God, and greatly to be praised!
Leader: We lift our eyes to God, and we celebrate the Lord's faithfulness.
People: Holy is the Lord our God, and greatly to be praised!
— adapted from a prayer by Copyright Joan Stott.  If used in shared worship, please provide the following acknowledgement: © 2011 Joan Stott – "The Timeless Psalms" RCL Psalm Year A, used with permission.


Invocation
God of gods and King of kings;
you called and anointed David,
you called and blessed Paul,
and through your Son Jesus, you called the twelve to follow.

In our time you have called us.
Enable us to trust you above all voices,
beyond all of our prejudices and fears.
Give us courage to follow and serve you
among all of our neighbours
and with one another in the body of Christ.
God of the Kingdom, hear our prayer.

— written by Bishop Telmor Sartison, and posted on the Worship website.

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Meditation



Invitation to the Table

Communion Hymn

Prayer of Communion

Communion Music        

The Lord's Supper
We come forward to receive the bread and cup and share our offering as we hear the music.



Words of Institution  We partake of  the bread and cup.

Prayer of Thanksgiving: The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  Amen.

Joys & Concerns

Morning Prayer
O Lord our God, creator of our world and ruler of all nations, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves  and a blessing to other nations of the earth.
Lord, keep this nation under your care.

To the President and members of the cabinet, to the Governors of states, Mayors of cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in states, cities, and towns,  give courage, wisdom, and foresight  to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To Judges and officers of our courts, give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength  and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens,  that they may elect trustworthy leaders
and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name.
For yours is the kingdom, O Lord,
and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.

~ posted by Elizabeth Kaeton, on Telling Secrets. http://telling-secrets.blogspot.ca/  It’s part of a longer Service of Lessons and Hymns for Independence Day.   http://telling-secrets.blogspot.ca/2010/06/service-of-lessons-and-hymns-for.html

Challenge to Discipleship

Blessing     We speak in unison.
The Light that was in one place and at one time, is now in all places and all times, for God has placed the light in us. We go forth in peace!

Closing Song