ST COLUMBA
ANGLICAN-UNITED CHURCH
Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension
Visiting Minister: Rev. Elaine Julian
May 12, 2024 United Church Gathering
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
Wardens: Robert Fyles and Heather Jones
Treasurer: Judy Fyles
Minister: Rev. Christine Muise
E-mail: cmuise@bc.anglican.ca
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
& Prayer for the Holy Land
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS BEFORE GOD
Call to Worship
We are happy to be here, O God.
To be with our faithful friends in our church home.
We are happy to be here, O God.
To share in the singing and listen to your Word.
We are happy to be here, O God.
To find inspiration for our daily living and purpose in our service of others.
We are happy to be here, O God.
To remember your faithfulness in Jesus Christ and his death on the cross for us.
*Hymn: VU 245 Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpets
Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet,
praise the Lord with the harp and lute,
praise the Lord with the gentle sounding flute.
Praise the Lord in the field and forest,
praise the Lord in the city square,
praise the Lord any time and anywhere.
Praise the Lord in the wind and sunshine,
praise the Lord in the dark of night,
praise the Lord in the rain or snow, or in the morning light.
Praise the Lord in the deepest valley,
praise the Lord on the highest hill,
praise the Lord, never let your voice be still.
Praise the Lord with the crashing cymbal,
praise the Lord with the pipe and string,
praise the Lord with the joyful songs you sing.
Praise the Lord on a weekday morning,
praise the Lord on a Sunday noon,
praise the Lord by the light of sun or moon.
Praise the Lord in the time of sorrow,
praise the Lord in the time of joy,
praise the Lord every moment, nothing let your praise destroy.
Praise the Lord in the peace and quiet,
praise the Lord in your work or play,
praise the Lord everywhere in every way!
Words and music: Natalie Sleeth
Opening Prayer
Testify! Tell the world what God has done!
God has created our world and has given us lakes and mountains, stars and wonder as we look up at the night sky.
Testify, for God has given us more!
God has given us life and breath, and has put us in families and among friends.
Testify, for God has been faithful!
God has given us the ancient leaders and the prophets, has spoken through the scriptures, and has formed the faith community.
Testify, for God has held nothing back!
Prayer of the Day
THE STORY OF FAITH IS PROCLAIMED
Hutłilala's! Listen deeply as Scripture is read.
Early Church Acts 1 :15-17, 21-26
Psalm 93 VU 813
Refrain: God you rule with royal bearing, clothed in glory, love and light.
You rule, O God, clothed in majesty-
robed, and girded with strength.
You have established the world so that it can never be moved.
Your throne has stood firm from of old; for all eternity you are God.
R: God you rule with royal bearing, clothed in glory, love and light.
The waters have lifted up, O God, the waters have lifted up their voice; the waters lift up their pounding waves.
Mightier than thundering waters, mightier than the waves on the sea, mightier on high is God.
Truly your law stands firm;
holiness adorns your house, O God, forever.
R: God you rule with royal bearing, clothed in glory, love and light.
Epistle Ephesians 1:15-23
*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
*Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Reflection: “Passing the Baton”
Prayers of the People
Minute for Mission/ PWRDF
. . . Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy
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.
The Peace
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
*Hymn: MV 171 Christ Has No Body Now But Yours
Christ has no body now but yours,
no hands but yours.
Here on this earth,
yours is the work,
to serve with the joy of compassion.
No hands but yours to heal the wounded world,
no hands but yours to soothe all its suffering,
no touch but yours to bind the broken hope
of the people of God.
Christ has no body now but yours,
no hands but yours.
Here on this earth,
yours is the work,
to serve with the joy of compassion.
No eyes but yours to see as Christ would see,
to find the lost, to gaze with compassion;
no eyes but yours to glimpse the holy joy
of the city of God.
Christ has no body now but yours,
no hands but yours.
Here on this earth,
yours is the work,
to serve with the joy of compassion.
No feet but yours to journey with the poor,
to walk this world with mercy and justice.
Yours are the steps to build a lasting peace
for the children of God.
Christ has no body now but yours,
no hands but yours.
Here on this earth,
yours is the work,
to serve with the joy of compassion.
Through ev’ry gift, give back to those in need:
as Christ has blessed, so now be his blessing,
with ev’ry gift a benediction be
to the people of God.
Christ has no body now but yours,
no hands but yours.
Here on this earth,
yours is the work,
to serve with the joy of compassion.
Words: Adapted by Stephen C. Warner from St. Teresa of Avila; Music: Rick Gunn.
*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
O God, creative and caring, just and giving, receive the gifts we bring;
To create, to free, to promote justice, and to share your goodness with the world. Amen.
Commissioning
Go in peace and go in love, accompanied by the Holy Spirit, to be Christ’s loving face, gentle hands, swift feet, and strong hearts in the world.
Thanks be to God. Amen! Gilakas’la! Amen!
*Hymn: VU 556 Would You Bless Our Homes and Families
Would you bless our homes and families,
Source of life who calls us here;
in our world of stress and tension
teach us love that conquers fear.
Help us learn to love each other
with a love that constant stays;
teach us when we face our troubles,
love’s expressed in many ways.
When our way is undemanding,
let us use the time that’s ours
to delight in simple pleasures,
sharing joys in gentle hours.
When our way is anxious walking
and a heavy path we plod,
teach us trust in one another
and in you, our gracious God.
From the homes in which we’re nurtured,
with the love that shapes us there,
teach us, God, to claim as family
every one whose life we share.
And through all that life may offer,
may we in your love remain;
may the love we share in families
be alive to praise your name.
Let us reach beyond the boundaries
of our daily thought and care
till the family you have chosen
spills its love out everywhere.
Help us learn to love each other
with a love that constant stays;
teach us when we face our troubles,
love’s expressed in many ways.
Words: Walter Farquharson; Music: Ron Klusmeier.
*Three-fold Amen
Announcements
Canned and dried food are always appreciated.
Monthly Focus: Camp Pringle
Liturgical resources and Prayer for the Day:
Prayers to Share: Responsive Prayers for Every Week of the Church Year: Year B Copyright © 2020 David Sparks
Music copyright:
Words for hymns reprinted, podcast and/or streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 or CCLI License # 11033010. All rights reserved.
Voices United 245 Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet Words and music: Natalie Sleeth 1975. Words and music copyright © 1976 Hinshaw Music, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#24936). All rights reserved.
Voices United 813 Psalm 93 Refrain William Owen 1852 Copyright: Public domain.
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, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 music (#88477) and words (#30221). All rights reserved.
More Voices 171 Christ Has No Body Now but Yours Words: Adapted by Stephen C. Warner 2003, from St. Teresa of Avila; Music: Rick Gunn, 2006. Words copyright © 2003 World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Words reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#36222). Music copyright © 2006 Rick Gunn. Used with permission on file via email from Rick Gunn. All rights reserved.
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, streamed and/or podcast 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 556 Would You Bless Our Homes and Families Words: Walter Farquharson, 1974 Music: Ron Klusmeier, 1974. Words copyright © 1977 Walter Farquharson. Music copyright © 1977 Ron Klusmeier. Administered Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reprinted, streamed and/or podcast with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720359 (#80568). All rights reserved.
