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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.

 

Guest Worship Leader, Orris and Tony Orlando

Organists, John Montgomerie / Wendy Large

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Sunday July 28,  2024

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“WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE”

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Reflective Thought – “I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” - George Washington Carver

 

 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.

 

COMMUNITY TIME

 

Lighting the Christ Candle

Welcome Sharing Peace, Blessings, Remembrance

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe

 

 

 

Organ Prelude: Bless This House (May H. Burke)

 

 

Introit: VU# 400 Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying

 

Call to Worship

 

          We are called to be the church.

          We are called to love and serve others.

          We are called to live with respect in creation.

          We are called to seek justice and resist evil.

          We are called to celebrate the presence of the Spirit with us.

          We are not alone.  Thanks be to God.

           

Opening Prayer: Voices United, # 564

Jesus Christ, our Savior, Alive and at large in the world; help us to  follow and find You today in the places where we work and meet people, spend leisure time and make plans. Teach us to see through Your eyes, and to hear the questions You ask; by the power of the Cross, and in the freedom of Your Spirit, we pray. Amen.

 

First Hymn: VU # 567 Will You Come and Follow Me

 

                                                                Witness/Hearing the Word

 

Readings:       John 1: 35-42

                        Psalm VU # 766         

                        Luke 9: 1-6

 

Reflection:  Jesus and his 12 disciples

 

We Respond to God's Word

 

Our Life and Work Together

 Mission Moment

 Sharing our Gifts: In the Sweet By and By (J.P.Webster)

 

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.

 

 

Prayer of Dedication: Your work, O God, needs many hands to help you everywhere. And some there are who cannot serve unless our gifts we share. Because we love you and your work, please take our offering and use it as you own. We ask in the name of Jesus, our teacher and leader.

Prayers of the People

Lord’s Prayer

 

Departure

 

Closing Hymn: VU#562 Jesus Calls Us

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Commissioning and Benediction

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Go Now in Peace

Go now in peace, never be afraid;

God will go with you each hour of every day.

Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true;

know He will guide you in all you do.

Go now in love, and show you believe;

reach out to others so all the world can see:

God will be there watching from above.

Go now in peace, in faith and in love.

 

 

Postlude: Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing (J.Rosamond Johnson)

 

Thank You, Tony and Orris for today’s service.

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