NOTE: Pg #s refer to BAS
A great prophet has arisen among us! God has visited his people! ~Luke 7.16
Processional Hymn: #565 Guide Me, O thou Great Jehovah
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
Feed me now till I want no more;
Feed me now till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliv'rer, strong Deliv'rer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death and hell's Destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee;
I will ever give to Thee.
Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land
Call to Worship:
Wondrous God: you touch our lives with healing and with justice;
New life is your gift. We praise you for the Good News which is ours through Jesus Christ. May this time of worship nourish us with your promise of meaning and purpose. May we be empowered to carry your goodness into the coming week. We pray in Jesus’ name, our Source and Saviour. Amen (Seasons of the Spirit)
The Gathering of the Community (Service begins on p. 185)
Glory to God p.186
Kyrie Eleison p. 186
Collect: O God our defender, storms rage about us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us all from unbelief; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever. Amen
The Proclamation of the Word (Led by Karen Erikson)
First Reading: 1 SAMUEL 17:57-18:5, 10-16
PSALM 133 R: How good it is for all to live together in unity.
Second Reading: 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-13
Gradual Hymn: MV # 221. I Am Walking a Path of Peace
I am walking a path of peace,
I am walking a path of peace,
I am walking a path of peace,
lead me home, lead me home.
I am walking a path of love,
I am walking a path of love,
I am walking a path of love,
lead me home, lead me home.
I am walking a path of grace,
I am walking a path of grace,
I am walking a path of grace,
lead me home, lead me home.
The Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Gradual Hymn: MV # 221. I Am Walking a Path of Peace (cont’d))
I am walking a path of hope,
I am walking a path of hope,
I am walking a path of hope,
lead me home, lead me home.
I am walking a path of joy,
I am walking a path of joy,
I am walking a path of joy,
lead me home, lead me home.
I am walking a path with heart,
I am walking a path with heart,
I am walking a path with heart,
I am home, I am home.
Homily: “How Good and Pleasant: A Reflection on Psalm 133”
Affirmation of Faith: (Apostles Creed p. 189)
Prayers of the People (Led by Tim Ray)
Confession and Absolution p. 191
The Peace p. 192
Offertory Hymn: #533 Jesus, Lover of my Soul
Jesus, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high;
hide me, O my Savior, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last!
Other refuge have I none;
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah! leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenseless head
with the shadow of thy wing.
Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
more that all in thee I find!
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is thy name;
I am all unrighteousness:
false and full of sin I am;
thou art full of truth and grace.
Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cover all my sin;
let the healing streams abound;
make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art;
freely let me take of thee;
spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity.
Prayer over the Gifts: Eternal God, you have made our Saviour Jesus Christ the head of all creation. Receive all we offer you this day and renew us in his risen life, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen
The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Lord’s Prayer (sung) p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 3) p. 212
Agnes Dei (sung) O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us… Grant us Thy peace.
The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion, or to come up to the altar for a blessing)
Communion Hymn: #60 I Come with Joy
I come with joy, a child of God,
forgiven, loved and free,
the life of Jesus to recall,
in love laid down for me.
I come with Christians far and near
to find, as all are fed,
the new community of love
in Christ's communion bread.
As Christ breaks bread, and bids us share,
each proud division ends.
The love that made us, makes us one,
and strangers now are friends.
The Spirit of the risen Christ,
unseen, but ever near,
is in such friendship better known,
alive among us here.
Together met, together bound
by all that God has done,
we'll go with joy, to give the world
the love that makes us one.
Prayer after Communion: Almighty God, guide and protect your people who share in this sacred mystery, and keep us always in your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Doxology (Old 100th)
The Blessing
Closing Hymn: #460 Lord the Light of your Love is Shining
Lord, the light of your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us
Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me
Refrain
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth your word, Lord,
and let there be light
Lord, I come to your awesome presence
From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me
Refrain
As we gaze on your kingly brightness
So our faces display your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell your story
Shine on me, shine on me.
Refrain
The Dismissal p. 215
