CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH Lunenburg, Nova Scotia The United Church of Canada Sunday, July 15th, 2018 Rev. Grace Caines-Corkum. Prelude

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1 Minister: Minister of Music: Lay Reader: CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH Lunenburg, Nova Scotia The United Church of Canada Sunday, July 15th, 2018 Rev. Grace Caines-Corkum John Scott Graham Pearson Website: Scent-free Policy at Central United We recognize that some members of our church family are very sensitive to strong odours. We ask that you refrain from wearing any scented products. Prelude Greetings and Announcements Gathering Music: Goodness is Stronger than Evil (Words: Desmond Tutu, arr. John Bell) Central United Used with Permission LicenSing One License A CCLI

2 2 Hymn: When the Summer Sun is Shining (Tune: Hyfrydol VU #333) When the summer sun is shining over golden land and sea, and the flowers in the garden welcome butterfly and bee, then my open heart is glowing, full of warmth for everyone, and I feel an inner beauty which reflects the summer sun. When the summer clouds of thunder bring the long awaited rain, and the thirsty soil is moistened and the grass is green again; then I long for summer sunshine, but I know that clouds and tears are a part of life's refreshment, like the rainbow's hopes and fears. In the cool of summer evening, when the dancing insects play, and in garden, street, and meadow linger echoes of the day; then my heart is full of yearning; hopes and mem'ries flood the whole of my being, reaching inwards to the corners of my soul. S H Knight (SLT) Singing the Living Tradition Boston: UUA. Invitation: One: Glory and power are strange words for us not many of us experience much glory or power in our lives. So we stretch our minds and hearts to understand the power and glory of God. Where do we see power God?

3 3 All: We see power, God, in the power of love in the power of friendship in the power of voices lifted up in a cry for justice in the power of the open minds and open hearts. One: Where do we see glory God? All: We see glory, God, In the glory of a summer sunrise and sunset In the glory of children with popsicle-stained mouths In the glory of voices raised in song In the glory of people gathered at Sabbath service. Welcome Gathering Prayer: Encircle and embrace us, Loving Spirit, and visit us in the small spaces and tender points of our living. Splash summertime surprises all along our paths and may we have the grace to see them and say thank-you. Pour music and warm hymns through the fields and tree-tops and may the glory of creation splash in the rivers and beaches and dance in our fields. O present one, you are here, we are here, may we feel your ever encircling love this summer day and always. Amen. The Prayer of Jesus Gift of Music: Precious Memories Smith Family Minute for Mission

4 4 Offering our Gifts: Regular Offering Please stand, as you are able, when the Greeters/Elders bring forward the Offering) Dedication of Our Offering: Song: Halle, Halle, Halle VU # 958 Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Scripture: II Samuel 11: 1-15 May we but wait upon Love s word. Knowing our prayer is heard. (Sing twice) Gift of Music: How Great Thou Art Smith Family Hymn: Healer of Our Every Ill VU #619 Sermon: David and Uriah - A Study In Contrasts Prayers of the People Hymn: Dear God, Who Loves All Humankind VU #608 Benediction

5 5 Sending Us Out: VU #974 Postlude WELCOME Welcome to our Sunday Service. If you are a guest with us, please sign the Guest Book at the back of the sanctuary and introduce yourself to our Minister. ELDERS Volunteers GREETERS Sherrie Carey & Donna Hartlen CHURCH SERVICES AT CENTRAL UNITED FOR THE SUMMER Our last Sunday church Service will be on July 29 th, 2018 after which we will join the congregation of St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church in August and on September 2 nd, Our first church service in September will be on September 9 th, THE MUSIC & WORSHIP COMMITTEE is looking for one or two non-choir members from the congregation to join our committee. If interested, please contact Laureen in the church office at:

6 6 CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FALL NEWSLETTER We are seeking articles, stories, announcements, poems or recipes for our Fall Newsletter which will be available on: Sunday, September 23rd, If you have a contribution for the Fall newsletter, please drop it off at the church office or centralsecretary@bellaliant.com Thank you very much! COMING WEEK THURSDAY, JULY 19 TH 6:00 pm United Church Service at Harbour View Haven Everyone is Welcome! SUNDAY, JULY 22 ND 10:30 am Regular Service SUNDAY, JULY 29 TH 10:30 am Regular Service LOOKING AHEAD CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP HAVE A LOOK AT THE CATALOGUE If you would like to sponsor one of these bulletins for a Sunday Service in 2019, please call the church office ( ) or drop in to see the catalogue! COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ROOTS DAY CAMP ST. JOHN S ANGLICAN CHURCH St. John s Anglican Church in Lunenburg will be holding a jam-packed, lots of fun one-day camp on August 21 st from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm! There is no cost for this, and it s designed for children aged 5 to 12 but we are flexible for kids of all ages, so get in touch if you ve got someone who wants to come. Organizers are also looking for volunteer members of our congregation to help out with the kids.

7 7 To sign up children for the camp, or to volunteer to help with the kids, see the website at: Boxwood Festival in Lunenburg Celebrating Maritime Canada's Music & dance traditions Now in its 23rd year, the Boxwood Festival will happen July 22nd to 28th, 2018 at venues all over Lunenburg. Sunday, July 22nd - 7:30 pm St. John's Anglican Church - Boxwood Opening concert Wednesday, July 25 th - 7:30 pm Zion Lutheran Church - Baroque Concert Friday, July 27th 7 pm Lunenburg Waterfront - Big Boxwood Ceilidh & bbq Saturday, July 28 th - 7:30 pm Central United Church - Boxwood Finale Concert Irish flute, Boxwood flute choir, Gaelic song, percussive dance, Chris Norman and company - not to be missed! Billets for participants are still needed for the week of July 22nd-28th. If interested, please contact Shelley Mann ( ) or shelleymann@eastlink.ca The Men of the Deeps Concert Central United Church Date: Saturday, September 8 th, - 7 pm Sponsored by the Rotary Club A night of exceptional music. Tickets Shop on the Corner, Lunenburg Eventbrite.ca