NOTE:  Pg #s refer to the BAS

The Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor and release to the captives.  ~Luke 4:18

Processional Hymn: #373  This is the Day the Lord Hath Made Us

This is the day the Lord hath made;
its hours to God are own;
let heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad,
and praise surround the throne.

Today Christ rose and left the dead,
and Satan's empire fell;
today the saints His triumph spread,
and all his wonders tell.

Hosanna to the anointed King,
to David's holy Son.
help us, O Lord, descend and bring
salvation from thy throne.

Hosanna in the highest strains
The church on earth can raise;
the highest heavens in which he reigns
Shall give him nobles praise.

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land

Call to Worship: 
O Lord, you have brought all your faithful people into a single, 
universal family:
Stretching across heaven and earth:
Bind us together with a spiritual love which is stronger than any human love, that in serving one another we may neither count the cost nor seek reward, but think only of the common good. Amen (Mozarabic Sacramentary 3rd Century)

The Gathering of the Community (Service begins on p. 185) 

Glory to God p.186

Kyrie Eleison p. 186 

Collect: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that what we do for the least of your children we do also for him. Give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, who gave up his life and died for us, but lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word   (Led by     Lynn Gray)
First Reading:    2 SAMUEL 5:1-5, 9-10
PSALM 48    R:  God shall be our guide for evermore.
Second Reading:    2 CORINTHIANS 12:2-10

Gradual Hymn:  MV #176 Three Things I Promise 

Three things I promise, Holy God, 
in age and youth, in life and death:
to bless your Name, and cling to Christ,
and listen for the Spirit's breath.

Your love unfolded time and space,
and life, and all that life became,
and so, with thankful heart and voice,
through good and ill, I bless your Name.

I follow, serve, and cling to Christ
amid our culture's tides and trends,
for here your Name is most revealed:
Majestic Love, and Best of Friends.

Enlivened as the Spirit moves
to cleanse, awaken, and renew,
I pray that justice, peace, and truth,
may seed and grow in all I do.

The Gospel:    MARK 6:1-13

Gradual Hymn:  MV #176 Three Things I Promise (cont'd)

If I should live when vigor fades,
and family and friends are gone,
three acts of loving faith remain
when days are slow, and work is done.

Revive and guide me, Living God,
as day by day, until my death,
I bless your Name, and cling to Christ,
and listen for the Spirit's breath.

Homily:  

Affirmation of Faith: (Apostles Creed p. 189)

Prayers of the People    (Led by Kathleen Bell)

Confession and Absolution p. 191

The Peace    p. 192

Offertory Hymn:  #433 Lord  You Give the Great Commission

Lord, you give the great commission: 
"Heal the sick and preach the word." 
Lest the church neglect its mission 
and the gospel go unheard, 
help us witness to your purpose 
with renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.

Lord, you call us to your service: 
"In my name baptize and teach." 
That the world may trust your promise, 
life abundant meant for each, 
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.

Lord, you make the common holy: 
"This my body, this my blood." 
Let your priests, for earth's true glory, 
daily lift life heavenward, 
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.

Lord, you show us love's true measure: 
"Father, what they do, forgive." 
Yet we hoard as private treasure 
all that you so freely give. 
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.

Lord, you bless with words assuring: 
"I am with you to the end." 
Faith and hope and love restoring, 
may we serve as you intend, 
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empower us 
for the work of ministry.

Prayer over the Gifts: God of heaven and earth, receive our sacrifice of praise, and strengthen us for the perfect freedom of your service, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

The Celebration of the Eucharist 

The Great Thanksgiving (Prayer # 4, p. 201)

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 1)     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: #85  Shepherds of Souls

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Thy chosen pilgrim flock
With manna in the wilderness,
With water from the rock.

We would not live by bread alone,
But by thy word of grace,
In strength of which we travel on
To our abiding place.

Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.

Lord, sup with us in love divine;
Thy body and thy blood,
That living bread, that heavenly wine,
Be our immortal food.

Prayer after Communion:  O God, may we who have shared in holy things never fail to serve you in your world, and so come to the fullness of joy, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen 

Doxology (Old 100th) Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen

The Blessing

Closing Hymn: # 589   Come O God of All the Earth

Come, O God of all the earth;
come to us, O Righteous One.
Come and bring our love to birth;
in the glory of your Son.

Refrain
Sing out, earth and skies!
Sing of the God who loves you.
Raise your joyful cries,
Dance to the life around you.

Come, O God of wind and flame;
fill the earth with righteousness.
Teach us all to sing your name;
may our lives your love confess.
Refrain

Come, O God of flashing light;
twinkling star and burning sun.
God of day and God of night;
in your light we all are one.
Refrain

Come, O God of snow and rain;
shower down upon the earth.
Come, O God of joy and pain;
God of sorrow, God of mirth.
Refrain

Come, O Justice, come, O Peace;
come and shape our hearts anew.
Come and make oppression cease;
bring us all to life in you. 
Refrain

The Dismissal    p. 215