WEEKLY BULLETIN
August
31, 2008, 16th after Pentecost (A)
Lector:
Marilynne
Cunningham
*Denotes
places in the service where the congregation is invited to
stand, if able.
THE
GATHERING
Prelude:
Awake, Awake and Greet the New Morn
Candle
Lighting
Welcome,
Introductions, Announcements
Passing
the Peace
Opening
Words: (responsive)
One: This is the middle of Labour Day
weekend and we have gathered here, apart from
barbecues,
sunburns and visits with family and friends.
All: We have gathered here to
express our gratefulness and appreciation for the beauty of all Creation human
and all nature.
One: We have gathered here to remember
our story within the community
of God.
All: May we be open to the gifts
of Creation and the call
*Hymn:
Walk with Me #649 (V.U.)
Prayer
for Grace: (in
unison)
Creating One, open our hearts to see the things our eyes overlook, to feel
the things our hands can't touch, to hear that still, small voice which sounds
like silence to our ears. Teach our hearts to know your Presence, within and
amongst us, which is love, softly spoken, flowing like a
Silent
Prayer
Assurance
of Grace
*Hymn:
Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom #643 (V.U.)
THE WORD
Hebrew
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
Reader: This is the witness of the Hebrew people.
All:
Thanks be to God.
Responsive
Psalm: #26
(see insert)
Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:21-26
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.
All:
Thanks be to God.
Sermon:
"Call?"
*Hymn: Today, We All Are Called to Be Disciples
Offertory:
Almond Blossom - Sign of Life
- Klusmeier
*Sung
Response: #30 (M.V.)
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.
*Dedication
Prayers
of the People
The
Lord's Prayer: #960
(V.U.)
GOING
FORTH
*Hymn:
Go, Make A Diff'rence #209 (M.V.)
*Commissioning
and Benediction
*Choral
Amen
Postlude: Halleluya - South African
Next Week’s
Lectionary Readings
Exodus
12:1-1
Psalm 149 or Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 18:15-20
STEWARDSHIP SECOND
There are an infinite number of ways to express our joy and show our gratitude for God's gifts.
PSALM
26
Prayer
of the Blamelesss
Yahweh, be my
judge!
I go on my way in innocence,
my trust in Yahweh never wavers.
Probe
me, Yahweh, examine me,
Test my heart and my mind in the fire,
For your faithful love is before my eyes,
and I live my life by your truth.
No sitting with
wastrels for me,
no associating with hypocrites;
I hate the company of sinners,
I refuse to sit down with the wicked.
and join the procession round your altar,
to make heard the sound of thanksgiving,
to proclaim all your wonders.
Yahweh, I love the beauty of your house
and the place where your glory dwells.
Do not couple me
with sinners,
nor my life with men of violence,
whose hands are stained with guilt,
their right hands heavy with bribes.
In
innocence I will go on my way;
ransom me, take pity on me.
I take my stand on the right path;
I will bless you, Yahweh, in the assemblies.