Bridgetown United Church
William Black Pastoral Charge
Sunday Services
Reverend
Donald MacPherson
Service 11am
At St. Alphonsus RC Church
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Welcome
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Our Mission
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Weddings
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Services
Services are held now at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church every Sunday at 11am:
Sunday Morning services are at 11 AM to 12 noon, followed by sharing fellowship downstairs
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Any additional services will be announced on our notice board and on our website.
This Week's Sermon
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THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
William Black Pastoral Charge
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As we gather to worship, let us pause to remember that in this region we live, work and worship on lands that are the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. May we live with respect on this land and live in peace with its people.
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Mission Statement
We are together to embrace one another fully as a people of God, to support each other, and to be witnesses to the love of Christ within our communities.
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Reverend Donald MacPherson
Organists, John Montgomerie / Wendy Large
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Sunday Nov. 3, 2024 ​​​
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“I Want That!!” -Justice
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Reflective Thought: “Ethics and equity and the principles of justice do not change with the calendar.”-D. H. Lawrence
WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE
(The Music Prelude is the invitation for silent reflection as we quiet our hearts and minds for worship.) *Denotes standing in body and/or spirit.
Lighting of the Christ Candle, Welcome
COMMUNITY TIME
Sharing Peace, Blessings, Remembrance
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: East Timor (Timor Leste), Indonesia, Philippines
Organ Prelude
*Call to Worship
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L The teachings of Jesus speak of hope and justice. This is the journey of life we are on.
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P Justice work is hard sometimes. It causes us to rethink how we act and speak.
L The way of Jesus is alive. It changes as our lives go on.
All We seek courage for the journey of justice that lies before us. We are open to change and conversation.
*Prayer of Gathering
Holy One, open us to the guidance of Your Spirit in our worship and our living. We seek to live and practice Jesus’ way and teachings. In Jesus’ name guide our actions and our worship. Amen
*Hymn of Praise: VU#395 Come In. Come In and Sit Down
HEARING THE WORD
Hebrew Scripture: Psalm 86 “Listen to Me, God”
Unison Reading: VU#918 A New Creed
Gospel Reading: John 4:1-42 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
*Hymn: MV#161 I Have Called You by Your Name
Reflection: “Give Me Justice – Not Sympathy”
Moment of Silence
*Theme Hymn: VU#427 To Show by Touch and Word
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
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Our Life and Work Together, Mission Moment, Sharing our Gifts
*Song of Dedication: VU#541 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures high and low; give thanks to God in love made known: Creator, Word and Spirit, One.
Prayers of Dedication:
Holy One, receive the offering we make today as an expression of our faith lived through the teachings of Jesus. Guide us in our journey through life. In Jesus’s name. Amen
Prayers of the People followed by The Lord’s Prayer
DEPARTURE
*Hymn: VU#679 Let There Be Light
Commissioning, Benediction (Sung)
*VU#424 May the God of Hope Go with Us
May the God of hope go with us every day, filling all our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of justice speed us on our way, bringing light and hope to every land and race.
R. Praying, let us work for peace, singing, share our joy with all, working for a world that’s new, faithful when we hear Christ’s call.
Organ Postlude
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