ST. COLUMBA
ANGLICAN-UNITED CHURCH
PO Box 1260, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Office Phone: 250-949-6247
E-mail: admin@stcolumbaporthardy.ca
Minister: Rev. Christine Muise
E-mail: cmuise@bc.anglican.ca
Wardens: Robert Fyles and Priscilla O’Neil
Treasurer: Judy Fyles
Music Ministry: Roldan Yuipco
Video: Ammie Yuipco
Community Partner: Cathie Wilson
LeaderShift Team Member: Sheila Cook
www.stcolumbaporthardy.ca
Fifth Sunday in Easter Year C
May 15, 2022, Service of the Word
Mission Statement
As followers of Jesus Christ, our church is a community called to love, honour, worship, and serve God. We invite others to share our Christian journey as we grow in faith and engage in ministry in our town and mission in our world.
Welcome and Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS BEFORE GOD
HYMN: MV 30 It’s A Song of Praise to the Maker
It’s a song of praise to the Maker,
the thrush sings high in the tree.
It’s a song of praise to the Maker,
the gray whale sings in the sea,
And by the Spirit you and I
can join our voice to the holy cry
and sing, sing, sing to the Maker too.
It’s a call of life to the Giver,
when waves and waterfalls roar.
It’s a call of life to the Giver,
when high tides break on the shore,
And by the Spirit you and I
can join our voice to the holy cry
and sing, sing, sing to the Maker too.
It’s a hymn of love to the Lover;
the bumblebees hum along.
It’s a hymn of love to the Lover;
the summer breeze joins the song,
And by the Spirit you and I
can join our voice to the holy cry
and sing, sing, sing to the Maker too.
It’s the chorus of all creation;
it’s sung by all living things.
It’s the chorus of all creation;
a song the universe sings,
And by the Spirit you and I
can join our voice to the holy cry
and sing, sing, sing to the Maker too.
Words: Ruth Duck; Music: Ron Klusmeier
In this time and place
We gather on the ancestral territories of Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth and Coast Salish peoples.
From many places and peoples we come to this house in prayer.
In this time and place
We gather in the name of the living God.
We meet in the presence of Jesus Christ, risen and alive.
In this time and place
We gather with the community of faith around the globe and across the ages.
In this time and place heaven and earth are one.
In this time and place
We are not alone, but one in Christ.
Knit together in the unity of the Spirit.
In this time and place
Hallowed, expectant, one people in God.
In the name of the Holy and Blessed One,
+Creator, Redeemer, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Centering Stillness
Let us hold this moment open to the Spirit of God. (silence)
Collect
Generous God, ... through Jesus Christ the cornerstone.
Amen. Alleluia!
Hymn: MV 39 Mother Earth, Our Mother Birthing
Mother Earth, our Mother birthing
ev’ry creature from the ground.
Jesus too was flesh and breathing,
kin to all that’s green and brown.
Celebrate with all creation:
God has formed the web of life;
Celebrate with all creation
God has formed the web of life.
Sister Air, our Sister lifting
ev’ry creature born with wings;
Jesus shared the breath of forests,
breath that makes our spirits sing.
Celebrate with all creation:
God has formed the web of life
Celebrate with all creation
God has formed the web of life.
Brother Water, Brother pulsing
deep through ev’ry vein and sea,
Jesus drank the very raindrops
for our wine and in our tea.
Celebrate with all creation:
God has formed the web of life;
Celebrate with all creation
God has formed the web of life.
Father Fire, our father burning
with the sacred urge to live.
Jesus’ death completes the cycle,
bringing life beyond the grave.
Celebrate with all creation:
God has formed the web of life;
Celebrate with all creation
God has formed the web of life.
Words: Norman Habel; Music: Neil Weisensel.
THE STORY OF FAITH IS PROCLAIMED
Hutłilala's! Listen deeply!
Acts of the Apostles: 11:1-18
Psalm 148 VU 871
Refrain: Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”
Praise God from the heavens; give praise in the heights! Give praise, all you angels; praise God, all you hosts!
Praise God, sun and moon, give praise, stars and lights! Praise God, farthest heavens, and all waters beyond heaven!
R: Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”
Let all things praise the Holy One, at whose command they were created, who established them for all time, setting bounds, which cannot be passed.
Praise God from the earth, great sea creatures and ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and frost, gales that obey God’s decree,
all mountains and hills, all fruit trees and cedars, wild animals and cattle, creatures winged and earth-bound,
sovereigns who rule earth and its people, all who govern and judge this world, young men and women alike, old people and children together!
R: Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”
Let all things praise the name of God, the name above every other, whose splendor covers heaven and earth.
You give strength to your people, songs of praise to your faithful, to Israel, the people dear to your heart.
R: Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”
Jakob Hintze, harmony J.S. Bach
Epistle: Revelations 21: 1-6
HYMN: MV 120 My Soul Cries Out
My soul cries out with a joyful shout
that the God of my heart is great,
And my spirit sings of the wondrous things
that you bring to the ones who wait.
You fixed your sight on your servant's plight,
and my weakness you did not spurn,
so from east to west shall my name be blest.
Could the world be about to turn?
My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn!
Though I am small, my God, my all,
you work great things in me,
and your mercy will last from the depths of the past
to the end of the age to be.
Your very name puts the proud to shame,
and to those who would for you yearn,
you will show your might, put the strong to flight,
for the world is about to turn.
My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn!
From the halls of power to the fortress tower,
not a stone will be left on stone.
Let the king beware for your justice tears
ev'ry tyrant from his throne.
The hungry poor shall weep no more,
for the food they can never earn;
there are tables spread, ev'ry mouth be fed,
for the world is about to turn.
My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn!
Though the nations rage from age to age,
we remember who holds us fast:
God's mercy must deliver us
from the conqueror's crushing grasp.
This saving word that our forebears heard
is the promise which holds us bound,
‘til the spear and rod can be crushed by God,
who is turning the world around.
My heart shall sing of the day you bring.
Let the fires of your justice burn.
Wipe away all tears for the dawn draws near,
and the world is about to turn!
Words and arrangement: Rory Cooney, Music: traditional melody, Ireland.
One: The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ according to John
All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
The Gospel: John 13: 31-35
One: The Gospel of Christ
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon/ Reflection
Intercessions and Thanksgivings
In our Shared Ministry Church Cycles of prayer....
We pray for all in authority....
(Let us pray to the Lord, saying, “God, have mercy.”)
For ... let us pray to God. God, have mercy.
The Peace
The Peace of Christ be always with you!
And also with you!
Offertory Hymn: VU 376 Spirit of the Living God
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, move among us all;
make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love:
humble, caring, selfless, sharing.
Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love!
Words (v.1) and music Daniel Iverson, Words (v.2) Michael Baughen; Arr. Darryl Nixon.
Response: VU 540 Grant Us, God, the Grace
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
Words: anonymous; Music: attributed Christian F. Witt, P; adaptation Henry John Gauntlett,
Prayer over the gifts
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, for ever and ever. Amen.
Hymn: VU 678 For the Healing of the Nations
For the healing of the nations,
God we pray with one accord;
For a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords.
To a life of love in action,
help us rise and pledge our word.
Lead us forward into freedom,
from despair your world release;
That, redeemed from war and hatred,
all may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness,
fear will die and hope increase.
All that kills abundant living,
let it from the earth be banned:
Pride of status, race or schooling,
dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice,
may we hallow life`s brief span.
You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind;
for our growing in your likeness
bring the life of Christ to mind;
that, by our response and service,
earth its destiny may find.
Words: Fred Kaan, Music: Henry Purcell.
The Doxology, Blessing and Dismissal
Glory to God,
whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Blessing
Sending
Carry out into the world the love of God in Christ.
Loved, forgiven and redeemed, we go forth!
Amen. Gilakas’la. Alleluia!
Three-fold Amen!
Announcements
Safety reminders: Covid 19
Please remember to bring in canned or dry goods for our community cupboard and blessing box.
Stay tuned for our stewardship campaign coming soon!
Service from the West Coast Liturgy of Islands and Inlets (Diocese of British Columbia) Anglican Church. Additional prayers: Book of Alternative Services. Collect: Alternative Collects ACC, Prayers for an Inclusive Church (2009) alt.
Words for hymns reprinted and podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 and CCLI License # 11033010. All rights reserved.
More Voices 30 It’s a Song of Praise to the Maker Words: Ruth Duck, 1992 Music: Ron Klusmeier, 1992. Words copyright © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc. Music copyright © 1992 Ron Klusmeier, Musiklus. All rights reserved. Reprinted under CCLI License # 11033010 (Music 7045637) or OneLicense.net License #A-720359 music (#88477) and words (#30221).
More Voices 39 Mother Earth, Our Mother Birthing Words Norman Habel, 1999; Music Neil Weisensel, 2006. Words copyright © 1999 Norman Habel. Administered by Willow Publishing Pty, Ltd. Music copyright © 2006 Neil Weisensel. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net License #A-720359 words (#85353) or separate manual submission pending; Music used by permission of Neil Weisensel via email.
Voices United 871 Psalm 148 refrain Jakob Hintze 1678, Harmonized by J.S. Bach. as in Hymns Ancient and Modern 1861 Words, Music: Public Domain.
More Voices 120 My Soul Cries Out Words: Rory Cooney, 1990; Music: traditional melody, Ireland; arr. Rory Conney, 1990. Music: Public Domain. Words and arrangement copyright © 1990 GIA Publications Inc. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A-720359 (#00762).
Voices United 376 Spirit of the Living God Words (v 1), and Music: Daniel Iverson © 1935, 1963 Birdwing Music c/o EMI Christian Music. Words (v 2): © 1982 Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Arranged by Darryl Nixon. Words (v 1), Music: Birdwing Music, c/o EMI Christian Music. Words (v 2): Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted under CCLI License # 11033010 (191468) or OneLicense.net License #A-720359 (#198554) text verse 2 only (#09218). Arrangement by permission via email Wood Lake Books.
Voices United 540 Grant Us, God, the Grace Words: anonymous; Music: attributed Christian F. Witt, P, Psalmodia Sacra, 1715; adaptation Henry John Gauntlett, 1861. Words, Music and adaptation copyright Public domain.
Voices United 678 For the Healing of the Nations Words: Fred Kaan, 1965; Music: Henry Purcell, ca. 1682. Words copyright © 1968 Hope Publishing Company. Music: Public Domain. Descant: © 1987 Songs for a Gospel People. All rights reserved. Permission on file for descant if played or sung. Reprinted under CCLI License # 11033010 (2061568), and OneLicense.net License #A-720359 (#16887).
