NOTE: Pg #s refer to the BAS

The Son of man came also not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. -Mark 10:45

Processional Hymn: #560 God whose Almighty Word

God, whose almighty word,
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.

Saviour, who once came to bring
on your redeeming wing
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind:
now to all humankind
let there be light.

Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed on your flight;
move on the water's face,
bearing the lamp of grace
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.

Gracious and Holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might,
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride
through the world far and wide,
let there be light.

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land

Call to Worship: 
We beseech you, O Lord, to ignite our souls with love, faith and hope by the power of your Holy Spirit. 
And may the wind of your Spirit so inspire our minds, that we may proclaim your gospel to others in words and ways which they can understand. Amen (The Gelasian Sacramentary, c. 500 CE) 
    
The Gathering of the Community (Service begins on p. 185) 

Glory to God p.186
 
Kyrie Eleison p. 186 

Collect: Almighty and everliving God, increase in us your gift of faith, that forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what is before, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word   (Led by Kathleen Bell)
First Reading:    JOB 38:1-7 (34-41)

PSALM 104:1-9, 25, 37B       R: Lord, how manifold are your works!  in wisdom you have made them all.

Second Reading:    HEBREWS 5:1-10

Gradual Hymn: #585 Lord whose Love in Humble Service (vs. 1-2)

Lord, whose love in humble service
   bore the weight of human need,
who upon the cross, forsaken,
   worked your mercy’s perfect deed:
we, your servants, bring the worship
   not of voice alone, but heart;
consecrating to your purpose
   ev’ry gift which you impart.

Still your children wander homeless;
   still the hungry cry for bread;
still the captives long for freedom;
   still in grief we mourn our dead.
As you, Lord, in deep compassion
   healed the sick and freed the soul,
by your Spirit send your power
   to our world to make it whole.

The Gospel:    MARK 10:35-45

Gradual Hymn: #585 Lord whose Love in Humble Service (vs. 3)

As we worship, grant us vision,
   till your love’s revealing light
in its height and depth and greatness
   dawns upon our quickened sight,
making known the needs and burdens
   your compassion bids us bear,
stirring us to ardent service,
   your abundant life to share.

Homily:  “Trying to Follow: A Gospel Reflection”

Affirmation of Faith: (Apostles Creed p. 189)

Prayers of the People    (Led by Rev. Marion)

Confession and Absolution p. 191

The Peace    p. 192

Offertory Hymn:  #500 Sister, Let me be Your Servant

Sister, let me be your servant.
let me be as Christ to you;
pray that I might have the grace to
let you be my servant, too.

We are pilgrims on a journey.
fellow trav'lers on the road.
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load.

I will hold the Christ-light for you
in the nighttime of your fear;
I will hold my hand out to you,
speak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping.
When you laugh, I'll laugh with you.
I will share your joy and sorrow
Till we've seen this journey thro'.

When we sing to God in heaven,
We shall find such harmony
Born of all we've known together
Of Christ’s love and agony.

Brother, let me be your servant.
let me be as Christ to you;
Pray that I might have the grace to
let you be my servant, too.

Prayer over the Gifts: Eternal God, your word inspires our faith. May we who offer you our praise trust you in all things. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen

The Celebration of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Prayer #6, p. 207)

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 4)     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: #487 Where Charity and Love Prevail

Where charity and love prevail,
there God is ever found;
Brought here together by Christ’s love,
by love are we thus bound.

With grateful joy and holy fear
His charity we learn;
Let us with heart and mind and strength
now love him in return.

Forgive we now each other’s faults
as we our faults confess;
And let us love each other well
in Christian holiness.

Let strife among us be unknown,
let all contention cease;
Be His the glory that we seek,
be ours His holy peace.

Let us recall that in our midst
dwells God’s begotten Son;
As members of His body joined,
we are in Him made one.

Love can exclude no race or creed,
if honored be God’s name;
our common life embraces all
whose Father is the same.

Prayer after Communion:  God of our pilgrimage, we have found the living water. Refresh and sustain us as we go forth on our journey, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen (New Zealand Book of Prayer)

Doxology: 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: #MV 138 My Love Colours Outside the Lines  

My love colours outside the lines, 
Exploring paths that few could ever find 
And takes me into places where I’ve never been before 
And opens doors to worlds outside the lines. 

Refrain: 
We’ll never walk on water if we’re not prepared to drown,
body and soul need a soaking from time to time. 
And we’ll never move the gravestones 
if we’re not prepared to die
and realize there are worlds outside the lines. 

My Lord colours outside the lines, 
turns wounds to blessings, water into wine; 
and takes me into places where I’ve never been before 
and opens doors to worlds outside the lines. Refrain

My soul longs to colour outside the lines, 
tear back the curtains, sun come in and shine, 
I want to walk beyond the boundaries, 
where I’ve never been before, 
throw open doors to worlds outside the lines. Refrain

The Dismissal    p. 215