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St. Columba's Port Hardy Easter Communion Service

Rev. Christine Muise

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Order of Service and Hymns

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St. Columba Anglican United Church Port Hardy
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 10:30 AM
St. John Anglican United Church Port Alice
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 3:00 PM
9190 Granville Street, PO Box 1260
Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Nigei St. Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
Office Phone: 250-949-6247
Administration Email:
admin@stcolumbaporthardy.ca
Minister: The Rev. Christine Muise:
email cmuise@bc.anglican.ca
Wardens: Robert Fyles & Priscilla O’Neil;
Treasurer: Judy Fyles
Deputy Warden: Port Alice: Doris Pepper
Indigenous Ministries: The Rev. Sheila Cook
Musicians: Roldan Yuipco & Carol Nicholson
Video: Ammie Yuipco;
Community Partner: Cathie Wilson

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS BEFORE GOD
Welcome & Announcements
Land Acknowledgement

Acclamation:
In this time and place We gather on the ancestral territories of Kwakwaka'wakw. 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
Presider: Let us hold this moment open to the Spirit of God. (silence)

Prayer:
There are alleluias in the air,
that skip a beat as they dance over tombs,
that push at stones and reveal a saviour,
that explode with a slow beauty in the sunrise,
that wake the birds and tear at the dawn.
It is God’s special word: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
There are alleluias in the air,
that are filled with the voice of God,
that are spoken aloud in the chambers of parliament,
that break open hope for the poor,
that paint faith with the colour of rainbows.
It is God’s special word: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
There are alleluias in the air,
that fill silence with song,
that fill fear with hope, that fill injustice with compassion,
that fill worn out things with new life.
It is God’s special word: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let us worship amidst the alleluias!

Collect of the Day

Opening Hymn: VU 155 Jesus Christ is Risen Today

Jesus Christ is risen today, hallelujah!
our triumphant holy day, hallelujah!
who did once, upon the cross, hallelujah!
suffer to redeem our loss. Hallelujah!

Hymns of praise then let us sing hallelujah!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, hallelujah!
who endured the cross and grave, hallelujah!
sinners to redeem and save. Hallelujah!

But the pains which he endured, hallelujah!
our salvation have procured; hallelujah!
now above the sky he’s King, hallelujah!
where the angels ever sing. Hallelujah!

Sing we to our God above, hallelujah!
praise eternal as God's love; hallelujah!
praise our God, ye heavenly host, hallelujah!
praise the Son and Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!

THE STORY OF FAITH IS PROCLAIMED

Reading from the Acts of the Apostles: Acts 10: 34-43

Psalm/Canticle: Psalm 118 VU 837
Refrain: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Let Israel now say:
'God's love endures for ever.'
Let the house of Aaron say:
'God's love endures for ever.'
Let those who fear God say:
'God's love endures for ever.'
R: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

God is my strength and my song; God has become my salvation.
There are shouts of joy and deliverance in the tents of the righteous.
The right hand of God does mighty things; the right hand of God raises up.
The right hand of God does mighty things.
I shall not die, but live; and I shall proclaim what God has done.
God indeed punished me, but did not give me over to death.
R: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Open to me the gates of the temple, that I may enter and give thanks to God.
This is the gate of God; through it the righteous shall enter.
I thank you for you have answered me; you have become my salvation.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
This is God's doing, marvellous in our eyes.
This is the day that God has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
R: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Reading from Paul’s First Letter to the Colossians: 3: 1-4

Gospel Hymn: SNC 86 You Are Holy, You are Whole

Part 1
You are holy, you are whole.
You are always ever more
than we ever understand.
You are always at hand.
Blessed are you coming near.
Blessed are you coming here
to your church in wine and bread,
raised from soil, raised from dead.

Part 2
You are holy,
you are wholeness,
you are present.
Let the cosmos praise you, Lord!
Sing hosanna
in the highest!
Sing hosanna!
Sing hosanna to our God!

Text and music: Per Harling

God be with you.
And also with you.
The Good News of Jesus according to Matthew.
Glory to you, Jesus the Christ.
The Reading of the Gospel Matthew 28: 1-10
Reader: The Gospel of Christ
People: Praise to you, Jesus the Christ.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GOD

Sermon Reflection

Affirming the Christian Narrative

Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
This is the first and the great commandment.
The second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself.
There is no commandment greater than these.

Prayers of the People:
In peace, we pray to you, God.
Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbours, and for all those who are alone.

For this community, our country, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the gospel, and all who seek the truth.

For Anna our bishop and Chris the National Indigenous Bishop and for all bishops, for Carmen our Moderator, for all other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.

For our own needs and those of others.
Silence. The people may add their own petitions.
Hear us, God;
For your mercy is great.

We thank you, God, for all the blessings of this life.
Silence. The people may add their own thanksgivings.
We will exalt you, O God;
And praise your name for ever and ever.

We pray for all those who have died in the peace of Christ,
and for those whose faith is known to you alone,
that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Silence. The people may add their own petitions.

God, let your loving kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Silence may be kept.
Have mercy upon us, most merciful God;
in your compassion, forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honour and glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gracious God, you have heard the prayers of your faithful people; you know our needs before we ask, and our ignorance in asking. Grant our requests as may be best for us. This we ask in the name of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace
The peace of God be always with you.
And also with you.

Offertory Hymn: VU 179 Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks