WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE

Organ Prelude       

*Introit                                                Gather Us In----David Hann                                                                          

*Welcome                                                                                                                                                                         

Life and Ministry of George Street United Church

*Call to Worship                                                                                                                             

O God, your name is majestic in all the earth;

Your glory is chanted above the heavens.

You have crowned your people with glory and honor;

We give you all praise in response to your gift of grace.

Let us worship God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
Thanks be to God, in three persons, blessed trinity

*Prayer of Approach (in unison)                                                                                                                                                        
Loving God, we praise you for sending your Spirit of truth to work in us. as we worship together, help us to be open to the revelation of the Spirit of Truth in our midst. Help us to hear the declaration and the proclamation you intend for your church this day. In Jesus’ name we pray.                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Amen.

*Opening Hymn:                             All Things Bright and Beautiful               VU # 291 (1-3/4&5)

Children’s Time 

Prayer of Confession: (in unison)                                                                                                                                 Creator God, we acknowledge your abundant love for us, yet it is difficult for us to live as children of your blessing. Ever-present Christ, you give us the example of faithful devotion, and yet it is hard for us to follow. Guiding and enabling Holy Spirit, you evoke passion in us for justice and good works, yet we struggle to act. Forgive us for all the ways we avoid the challenge and the opportunity to be your servant people to one another, and to the gift of your creation. Guide us and direct us in your way gracious Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

Our Assurance: God gifted us with the trust of creation that we might be in relationship with our God, and one another. In love, God continually seeks to renew these relationships Thanks be to God

*Hymn:                                    God, Whose Almighty Word                                                        VU # 313

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

Old Testament Reading:               Proverbs 8:1-4, 22:31                                          Ken Davis                                                           Wisdom’s part in creation                                                                         
                                      The Word of God – Thanks be to God

*Responsive Reading:                  Psalm 8                      VU # 732                                              Ken Davis                                                            God, your glorious name.

Anthem:                                              In Your House, O Lord-------Jay Turner

Epistle Reading:                               Romans 5:1-5                                                                 Rev. Sue                                                              hope does not disappoint

Gospel Reading:                              John 16:12-15                            Rev. Sue                                                              the Spirit of Truth                                                                                                                                             The Word of our Lord – Thanks be to Christ

Meditation

*Hymn:                                 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty                                      VU # 315

Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Offering:                                                                                                                                                                            

*Doxology                     Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow                        VU # 541

*Offertory Prayer:                                                                                                                                                                 
O Triune God, as we offer our gifts to you for your good works, we pray that you would bless them, that through our gifts the world may know you, and your way of love. With thanks for our many blessings, we pray. Amen.

*Hymn:                                Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                                        VU# 264

*Commissioning and Benediction 

*Vespers                                             May the God of Peace----Traditional Song

Mission Statement

As people of God, we form a community of faith in the United Church of Canada. We proclaim the good news of the Christian gospel. We honour our belief in a creative and caring God, whose Spirit helps and encourages us to create opportunities to meet the spiritual needs of our community.

We are called by God’s Spirit to reach out to those around us in love, using our resources to seek justice, healing and hope for every person. We welcome all who come to worship with us, knowing that we are all one body in Christ.

We accept the challenge of changing social circumstances, both as individuals and as a community. We commit to working together to create a loving and accepting church family; where we can support and nurture one another, secure in the knowledge that God’s love surrounds us always.