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St Columba, Port Hardy - Sunday Worship July 12, 2020

Rev. Alastair Hunting

Sunday, July 12, 2020

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Order of Service and Hymns

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The Community Gathers (life and work of the church)

Acknowledgment of Land

Call to Worship (adapted from Genesis 11 and Acts 2)

Leader: Come! Let us be the bricks and mortar for the Great Builder’s city.
People: Let us build the Kingdom, not for ourselves, but for all people!
Come! Let us be the wind that blows the announcement of the Good News.
Let us move to gather the people together in praise!
Come! Let us be the flame that signals the Spirit's presence in this place.
Let us ignite rejoicing among the old and the young, our sons and our daughters!
Look! Even as we remain distinct, we are made one in Christ!
Come! Let us worship God!

Hymn: MV 1 Let Us Build a House

Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live,
a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive.
Built of hopes and dreams and visions; rock of faith and vault of grace;
here the love of all shall end divisions:
All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true,
where all God’s children dare to seek to dream God’s reign anew.
Here the cross shall stand as witness and as symbol of God’s grace;
here as one we claim the faith of Jesus:
All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where hands will reach beyond the wood and stone
to heal and strengthen serve and teach, and live the Word they’ve known.
Here the outcast and the stranger bear the image of God’s face;
let us bring an end to fear and danger:
All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard
and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word.
Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace;
let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:
All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

One: The Lord is our refuge and strength: All: O come let us worship

Venite: (recited responsively)

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great king above all gods.
In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
and the heights of the hills are his also.
The sea is his for he made it, *
and his hands have moulded the dry land.
Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
and kneel before the Lord our maker.
For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

THE STORY OF FAITH IS PROCLAIMED

Hebrew Scripture: Genesis 25: 19-34

Psalm 119: 105-112

Gospel Hymn: MV 172 God Says

God says, “Be still so you may hear
the words I whisper in your ear.
If you will listen, you will know
I’m with you always where you go.”

God says, “Look up and see the prize
I’ve placed here right before your eyes.
Find beauty in the things of earth,
a cause for wonder and rebirth.”

God says, “Come here! I need your voice.
Please teach my people to rejoice.
In who you are, in what you do,
your life will show my love for you.”

God says, “Reach out! The world’s in need
and wants a word, a song, a deed.
I send you forth to speak, to sing,
to act for Christ in everything.”

The Lord be with you
And also with you

The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Matthew
Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
The Gospel Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23

Sermon:

Affirmation of Faith
Let us confess the faith of our baptism as we say:
We believe in God, who has created all life and continues to create new life within and without us. We believe in Jesus, son of God, son of man, the Saviour of the world. By his life, his death and his resurrection from the grave, we can know the true depth of human possibility and experience the true joy of abundant life. We believe the Holy Spirit is present now and always calling us to faith, giving us gifts, and empowering us for service. We believe the church is the community of faith called to experience the fullness of life through God’s Word made flesh in Jesus Christ. Amen

Offertory Hymn: MV 182 Grateful

Grateful for the life you give us,
thankful for your Holy Son,
joyful in your Spirit flowing
over all, O God of Love.
Grateful for the Bread of Heaven,
thankful for your Holy Word,
joyful in your mercy flowing,
we will praise you.

You are more than we imagine,
Ancient, Holy, Living Lord.
Even when we doubt your presence
you are faithful to your Word.

May our lives proclaim your justice,
may our voices sing your praise.
May our hands work in your service
to the glory of your name.

VU 542 We give you but your own…

Prayer over the Gifts:

Intercessions & Thanksgiving
In our Shared Ministry Church Cycles of prayer, we pray for…
The church
The authorities
The World
The Local Community
Those in need
The departed and those who grieve
(Silence Follows)

(In joyful expectation let us pray saying, “hear our prayer”)
O God, who sent to us our Saviour, whose Body is your Church, grant to all your faithful people your unity and your peace. …
God of Love, hear our prayer.

O God, whose Kingdom holds heaven and earth as one, grant to our leaders and all in authority your wisdom and your peace. …
God of Love, hear our prayer.

O God, who created this bountiful world, grant to all in danger or in want a full share in your abundance and your peace. …
God of Love, hear our prayer.

O God, whose Spirit comes among us to inspire and to restore, grant to all who suffer in mind, body or spirit your healing and your peace. …
God of Love, hear our prayer.

O God, who created this lovely world, grant to your people the desire, the knowledge and the determination to be proper stewards of the earth, that all may share in your bounty and your peace. …
God of Love, hear our prayer.

O God, who brings us the living water and leads us to eternal life, grant to the dying and those who mourn your comfort and your peace. …
God of Love, hear our prayer.

Collect:

The Lord’s Prayer (spoken in our mother tongue)

Hymn: VU 481 Sent Forth By God’s Blessing

Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
the people of God from His dwelling take leave.
The supper is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of this service to all who believe.

The seed of Christ's teaching, receptive souls reaching,
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God's grace did invite us, God's love shall unite us
to work for the kingdom and answer its call.

With praise and thanksgiving to God ever-living,
the tasks of our everyday life we will face.
Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring,
embracing God's children of each tribe and race.

With your feast you feed us, with your light now lead us;
unite us as one in this life that we share.
Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving
Give honour to Christ and the name that we bear.

Music Public Domain. Words copyright © 1964 Omer Westendorf. World Library Publications, Inc., a division of J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. Arrangement copyright © 1972 Contemporary Worship 4: Hymns for Baptism and Holy Communion. Reprinted by permission of Augsburg Fortress Publishers.

Blessing

Threefold Amen and Dismissal

Gila’kasla…May God bless you and your loved ones through this challenging time. May you know that you are not alone. May you know the presence of the Holy Spirit (our Advocate) and know that the church family is here for you.

Announcements:

Bible Study this week, Tuesday 5pm Zoom (contact Rev. Alastair if you're interested in joining)
Loaves and Fishes (Wednesday 1-2pm) church parking lot

Rev. Alastair's Quote of the Day: “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~Henry James

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