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
www.stcolumbaporthardy.ca
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A
July 30th, 2023
Anglican 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.
~ Leader: regular font
~ All: bold font
~ Sung words: bold italics
~ Asterix* stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS BEFORE GOD
Lord, open our lips,
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sustainer: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Alleluia!
The Lord is our refuge and strength:
O come, let us worship.
*Hymn: VU 356 Seek Ye First the Kingdom
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
and God’s righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you.
Hal-le-lu, hal-le-lu-jah.
Ask and it shall be given unto you;
seek and you shall find;
knock and the door shall be opened unto you.
Hal-le-lu, hal-le-lu-jah.
We do not live by bread alone,
but by every word
that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Hal-le-lu, hal-le-lu-jah.
Words and Music: Karen Lafferty
Collect
THE STORY OF FAITH IS PROCLAIMED
Hutłilala's! Listen deeply as scripture is read the Word proclaimed.
Amen.
Psalm 105:1-11,45c VU 828 (Part One)
Refrain: Bless God, my soul. Hallelujah!
Give thanks and call on God’s name. Make known to the nations what God has done.
Sing, O sing the songs of praise; tell of all God’s wonderful deeds.
Exult in God’s holy name;
let those who seek God be joyful in heart.
R: Bless God, my soul. Hallelujah!
Turn for help to the One who is your strength; seek God’s presence continually.
Remember the marvels the Most High has done, the wonders and judgements God has given,
O children of Abraham and Sarah, God’s servants,
O offspring of Israel, chosen of God.
R: Bless God, my soul. Hallelujah!
You are the eternal God,
your justice reaches every corner of the earth.
You are ever mindful of your covenant, the promise you gave to a thousand generations,
the covenant you made with Sarah and Abraham, the oath you gave to Isaac.
You confirmed if for Jacob as binding. To Israel your everlasting covenant you declared,
“To you I give the land of Canaan, as your appointed inheritance.
R: Bless God, my soul. Hallelujah!
Epistle: Romans 8: 26-39
*Hymn: CP 621 Before the World Began
Before the world began, one Word was there;
grounded in God he was, rooted in care;
by him all things were made, in him was love displayed,
through him God spoke, and said, “I AM FOR YOU.”
Life found in him its source, death found its end;
light found in him its course, darkness its friend.
For neither death nor doubt nor darkness can put out
the glow of God, the shout, “I AM FOR YOU.”
The Word was in the world which from him came;
unrecognized he was, unknown by name;
one with all humankind, with the unloved aligned,
convincing sight and mind, “I AM FOR YOU.”
All who received the Word by God were blessed;
sisters and brothers, they of earth’s fond guest.
So did the Word of grace proclaim in time and space
and with a human face, “I AM FOR YOU.”
Text and music: John L. Bell
May God be with you!
And also with you!
The Holy Gospel of Jesus the Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you Christ our Saviour.
*Gospel: Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you Jesus the Christ.
Sermon Reflection
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the People
PWRDF/ Minute for Mission
Let us pray with confidence to the Lord,
at the bidding: ‘Loving God’
please respond: ‘hear our prayer’
*Offertory Hymn: VU 226 For the Beauty of the Earth
For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies,
God of all, to you we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower,
sun and moon, and stars of light,
God of all, to you we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild,
God of all, to you we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For each perfect gift sublime
to our race so freely given;
graces human and divine,
flowers of earth and buds of heaven.
God of all, to you we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
*Offering Response: VU 581 When We Are Living v. 2
Through all our living, we our fruits must give.
Good works of service are for offering.
When we are giving, or when receiving,
we belong to God; we belong to God.
Prayer over the Gifts
Sharing the Peace:
The peace of the Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
*The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and forever. Amen.
*Hymn: VU 567 Will You Come and Follow Me
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown,
will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown
in you and you in me?
Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare
should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer
in you and you in me?
Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean,
and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean
in you and you in me?
Will you love the 'you' you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you've found
to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound
in you and you in me?
Christ, your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In your company I’ll go
where your love and footsteps show.
Thus I’ll move and live and grow
in you and you in me.
Words and arrangement The Iona Community
The Blessing
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Gilakas’la
Three-fold Amen
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
Thanks be to God
Announcements
Summer Focus: National Truth and Reconciliation Day events
Donations of canned and dried food are always appreciated.
August 9 Church Council 2:30 PM
Liturgical Resources:
The Book of Alternative Services (BAS). Copyright © 1985 by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. All rights reserved. Reproduced under license from ABC Publishing, Anglican Book Centre, a ministry of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, from Anglican Liturgical Library. Further copying is prohibited.
Music copyright:
Words for hymns reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 or CCLI License # 11033010. All rights reserved.
Voices United 356 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God Words and Music: Karen Lafferty 1972. Words, Music, Descant: © 1972 Maranatha! Music (copyright now held by CCCM Music, Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). International copyright secured. Reprinted and streamed with permission under CCLI License # 11033010 (1352) and reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#400 reprint only). All rights reserved.
Voices United 828 Psalm 105, Part 1 Refrain Words and music John Medley. Copyright: Public Domain. Arrangement: © 1995 Willis Noble. Reprinted with permission on file from Willis Noble. All rights reserved.
Common Praise 621 Before the World Began Text and music: John L. Bell (1949- ). Text and music copyright © 1987 WGRG The Iona Community (Scotland). Used by permission of G.I.A. Publications, Inc., exclusive agent. All rights reserved. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#10476). All rights reserved.
Voices United 226 For the Beauty of the Earth Words: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint 1864 Music: alternate tune (Dix) Conrad Kocher, 1838; adapt. William H Monk 1861. Copyright: public domain.
Voices United 581 When We Are Living Verse 2 only English translation verses 2-4 George Lockwood 1987. Music: Spanish melody; harmony Carlton R. Young 1989. Translation and harmony copyright © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. Reprinted and streamed with permission under CCLI License # 11033010 (4968810) or ONE LICENSE #A-720359 Harmony (#00901) and translation verses 2-4 (#15060). All rights reserved.
Voices United 567 Will You Come and Follow Me Words: John Bell, The Iona Community, 1987; Music: Scottish traditional; arr. The Iona Community, 1987. Words and arrangement copyright © 1987 WGRG (Wild Goose Resource Group), The Iona Community, G.I.A. Publications Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE A-720359 (#00077). All rights reserved.
