ST. COLUMBA
ANGLICAN-UNITED CHURCH
Fifth Sunday in Lent Year B
March 17, 2024
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.

9190 Granville Street
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 & Heather Jones;
Treasurer: Judy Fyles
Music Ministry: Roldan Yuipco
Video: Ammie Yuipco
Community Partner: Cathie Wilson
www.stcolumbaporthardy.ca

~ Leader: regular font
~ All: bold font
~ Sung words: bold italics
~ Asterix* stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
Land Acknowledgement and Acknowledgment of War

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS BEFORE GOD
The night has now passed and the day lies open before us.
Let us greet the beginning of a new week in Christ and acknowledge, with thanksgiving, the circle of life.

Facing East (towards the rising sun)
O risen Christ,
the image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation, in whom all things hold together, we welcome the radiance of your holy Presence.

Facing South
O risen Christ,
in whom we live and move and have our being. We affirm the wonder of creation, and a world of humbling needs, We welcome your Word to reveal paths of faith, hope and love.

Facing West
O risen Christ,
through whom the deep mystery of God is revealed and made known, We welcome the fresh winds of your Spirit to awaken us to your summons.

Facing North
O risen Christ,
we stand as a people of the north and of these western isles. We commit ourselves once again to you, and call out our praise to you, our Creator and Sustainer.

Facing the Cross
Let the earth rejoice.
Let the multitude of the isles be glad. Let the earth sing out its praise. Rejoice together. Again, I say rejoice.

Kyrie MV 67 (x3)
Kyrie Eleison. Kyrie Eleison.
Christe Eleison. Christe Eleison.
Kyrie Eleison. Kyrie Eleison.

Centering Stillness
Let us hold this moment open to the Spirit of God. (silence)

*Hymn:
VU 121 Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
(v 1-5 & 5th Sunday)

Tree of Life and awesome mystery,
in your death we are reborn,
though you die in all of history,
still you rise with every morn,
still you rise with every morn.

Seed that dies to rise in glory,
may we see ourselves in you,
if we learn to live your story
we may die to rise anew,
we may die to rise anew.

We remember truth once spoken,
love passed on through act and word,
every person lost and broken
wears the body of our Lord,
wears the body of our Lord.

Gentle Jesus, mighty Spirit,
come inflame our hearts anew,
we may all your joy inherit
if we bear the cross with you,
if we bear the cross with you.

Christ, you lead and we shall follow,
stumbling though our steps may be,
one with you in joy and sorrow,
we the river, you the sea,
we the river, you the sea.

God of all our fear and sorrow,
God who lives beyond our death;
hold us close through each tomorrow,
love as near as every breath,
love as near as every breath.

Words and music: Marty Haugen

Collect

THE STORY OF FAITH IS PROCLAIMED
Hutłilala's! Listen deeply as scripture is read.

Hebrew Scripture Jeremiah 31: 31-34

Psalm 119: 9-16 VU 838: Part Two Beth
Refrain: Your word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against you.
How shall the young be faultless in their way? By keeping to your words.
With my whole heart I seek you; let me not stray from your commandments.
I treasure your word in my heart for fear I should sin against you.
Blessed are you, O God; teach me your statutes.
With my lips I proclaim all the judgements you have uttered.
I find more joy in the way of your commandments than in all manner of riches.
I will meditate on your precepts; I will give heed to your ways.
I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
R: Your word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Epistle: Hebrews 5: 1-10

*Hymn:
VU 111 As the Sun with Longer Journey

Jesus Christ is waiting, waiting in the streets;
no one is his neighbour all alone he eats.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I am lonely too.
Make me, friend or stranger, fit to wait on you.

Jesus Christ is raging, raging in the streets,
where injustice spirals, and real hope retreats,
Listen, Lord Jesus, I am angry too.
In the kingdom’s causes let me rage with you.

Jesus Christ is healing, healing in the streets;
curing those who suffer, touching those he greets.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I have pity too.
Let my care be active, healing just like you.

Jesus Christ is dancing, dancing in the streets,
where each sign of hatred he, with love, defeats.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I should triumph too.
On suspicion’s graveyard let me dance with you.

Jesus Christ is calling, calling in the streets,
“Who will join my journey? I will guide their feet.”
Listen, Lord Jesus, let my fears be few.
Walk one step before me; I will follow you.

Words: John L Bell

May God be with you!
And also with you!
The Holy Gospel of Jesus the Christ according to John.
Glory to you Christ our Saviour.
*Gospel: John 12: 20-33
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you Jesus the Christ.

Sermon/ Reflection

Affirmation of Faith
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.

Intercessions/ Prayers
PWRDF or Mission Stories
Let us offer our prayers to the source of all love and all life,...
At the bidding: Lord, have mercy
Please respond: Christ have mercy.

The Peace
The Peace of Christ be always with you!
And also with you!

*Offertory Hymn:
VU 117 Jesus Christ is Waiting

Jesus Christ is waiting, waiting in the streets;
no one is his neighbour all alone he eats.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I am lonely too.
Make me, friend or stranger, fit to wait on you.

Jesus Christ is raging, raging in the streets,
where injustice spirals, and real hope retreats,
Listen, Lord Jesus, I am angry too.
In the kingdom’s causes let me rage with you.

Jesus Christ is healing, healing in the streets;
curing those who suffer, touching those he greets.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I have pity too.
Let my care be active, healing just like you.

Jesus Christ is dancing, dancing in the streets,
where each sign of hatred he, with love, defeats.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I should triumph too.
On suspicion’s graveyard let me dance with you.

Jesus Christ is calling, calling in the streets,
“Who will join my journey? I will guide their feet.”
Listen, Lord Jesus, let my fears be few.
Walk one step before me; I will follow you.

Words: John L Bell

*Response:
VU 542 We Give You But Your Own

We give you but your own,
what e’er the gift may be;
all that we have is yours alone,
We give it gratefully.

Prayer Over the Gifts

*The Lord’s Prayer
Gathering our prayers and praises into one, let us pray as our Saviour taught us,
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 for ever. Amen.

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

*Hymn:
VU 633 Bless Now, O God, the Journey

Bless now, O God, the journey
that all your people make,
the path through noise and silence,
the way of give and take.
The trail is found in desert
and winds the mountain round,
then leads beside still waters,
the road where faith is found.

Bless sojourners and pilgrims
who share this winding way,
whose hope burns through the terrors,
whose love sustains the day.
We yearn for holy freedom
while often we are bound.
Together we are seeking
the road where faith is found.

Divine Eternal Lover,
you meet us on the road.
We wait for lands of promise
where milk and honey flow.
But waiting not for places,
you meet us all around.
Our covenant is written
on roads, as faith is found.

Words: Sylvia Dunstan

Sending
Carry out into the world the love of God in Christ.
Loved, forgiven and redeemed, we go forth! Amen. Gilakas’la.
*Three-fold Amen

Announcements

• Focus: Kwala’sta Healing Centre
• Celtic Prayer/Bible Study Wednesdays at 4 PM in person or online
• March 26 Church Council at 3 PM
• Mar 29 Good Friday Service with Bishop Anna
• Mar 31 Sunrise Service 7 AM at Kinsman Pavilion
• The church council is still looking to fill a volunteer position after the AGM: There is room on the church council for a member at large. Please speak to Robert Fyles or Christine Muise about details or your interest in this position.
• The Anglican Primate Linda Nicholls will be at St Mark (Qualicum Beach) on Wednesday April 24th and will celebrate and preach at the 11:30 am service. This will be followed by a simple luncheon. There are 10 spaces available to each parish in the mid-north Island. We need to pre-register for this event, so please let Christine Muise know ASAP if you would like to attend. Otherwise, we will need to let the organizers know that there are additional seats available to offer to other parishes on the mid-north Island.

Liturgical resources:
Service from the West Coast Liturgy of Islands and Inlets (Diocese of British Columbia 2018 and The Book of Alternative Services (BAS). Copyright © 1985. Both 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/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 or CCLI License # 11033010. All rights reserved.

More Voices 67 Kyrie Eleison (Bridget) Words: Traditional liturgical text. Music: John L. Bell. Music copyright © 1998 by WGRG Iona Community, Scotland, administered GIA Publications Inc., exclusive North American agent. All rights reserved. Reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#04341). All rights reserved.

Voices United 121 Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery Words and music: Marty Haugen, 1984. Words and music copyright © 1984 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 Words and music (#00169). All rights reserved.

Voices United 838 Psalm 119 (Part 2 Beth) Refrain 2 music copyright © 1996 Susan Marrier. Permission for use granted, email on file from Susan Marrier. All rights reserved.

Voices United 111 As the Sun with Longer Journey Words: John Patrick Earls 1981 Music: French traditional carol ca. 17th century. Music copyright: Public domain. Words copyright © 1981, 1990 Order of St. Benedict. Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#150226). All rights reserved.

Voices United 117 Jesus Christ is Waiting Words: John L Bell, 1984; Music: French carol, 15th century; harmony The Iona Community, 1984. Music: Public Domain. Words and harmony © 1988 WGRG, The Iona Community, G.I.A. Publications Inc., exclusive agent. All rights reserved. Reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#3647JesusChrist). All rights reserved.

Voices United 542 We Give You but Your Own Words: William Walsham How, 1858; Music: Johann Balthasar König, 1738; adapted William Henry Havergal, 1847. Copyright, public domain.

Voices United 633 Bless Now, O God the Journey Words: Sylvia Dunstan 1989; Music: Basil Harwood 1898. Words copyright © 1991 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Music published by permission of Executors of the late Dr. Basil Harwood (in 1995); copyright now public domain. All rights reserved. Reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#08081). All rights reserved.