Come to the water on this holy day Our Lord has called us, we come to obey. Follow the One who has shown us the way, Live in God s kingdom forever.

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1 Come to the water on this holy day Our Lord has called us, we come to obey. Follow the One who has shown us the way, Live in God s kingdom forever. [From: Come to the Water Pepper Choplin] Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. F Fairclough/ D Forrest 10:15 a.m. B Alfred/ K Tucker 6:00 p,m D Lazarus Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. K Mason/ M Campbell/ C Hibbert 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ P Hall/ R Hemmings SERVICE FOR TODAY 10:15 a.m.. June 18, 2017 Leader: Deacon Victor Anderson Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor [Baptism/ Lord s Supper/ Reception of members] Musicians: Deacon Dr Michael Taylor Deacon Orane Shaw June 18, 2017 CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE - No. 1 - I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art 1. I greet Thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Savior of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray Thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2. Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in every place; So come, O King, and our whole being sway; Shine on us with the light of Thy pure day. 3. Thou art the life, by which alone we live, And all our substance and our strength receive; Sustain us by Thy faith and by Thy power, And give us strength in every trying hour.

4. Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast Thou and no bitterness; O grant to us the grace we find in Thee, That we may dwell in perfect unity. 5.

2 4. Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast Thou and no bitterness; O grant to us the grace we find in Thee, That we may dwell in perfect unity. 5. Our hope is in no other save in Thee; Our faith is built upon Thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, That in Thy strength we evermore endure. [Elizabeth Smith: Tune ] PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING Leader: Encourage one another and build up each other. People: Live in peace with each other. Leader: You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. People: But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Leader: for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. People: For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Leader: And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? People: See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good. Leader: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, ALL: give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God. SONGS OF WORSHIP A. 1. When I look at the heavens the moon and stars, When I look at the oceans, the beasts of the sea I shout your name I praise your name. REF: O Lord my God you made humanity A little less than your divinity. O Lord my God, we marvel you are great! You crowned us with your glory and your love. 2. When I look at the flowers, the rain and streams, When I look at the sunshine I see your light I shout your name, I praise your name. 3. When I look at the fields and the birds and trees,

3 When I look at the mountain, the sky and sea, I shout your name, I praise your name. B. In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. in my life, Lord, be glorified today. In our song, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. in our song, Lord, be glorified today. In your church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In your church, Lord, be glorified today. In your world, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In your world, Lord, be glorified today. C. We are one in the spirit; we are one on the Lord We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord, And we pray that all unity may one day be restored. REF: And they ll know we are Christians By our love, by our love, Yes they ll know we are Christians by our love. 2. We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand; We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand, And together we ll spread the news that God is in our land; 3. We will work with each other; we will work side by side; We will work with each other; we will work side by side; And we ll guard each man s dignity, and save each man s pride. 4. All praise to the Father, from whom all things come, And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son, And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one. ACT OF BAPTISM SONG DURING BAPTISM Love lifted me 1. I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, now safe am I. CHO: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! ) When nothing else could help, ) Love lifted me! ) rept. 2. All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I ll cling, In His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing; Love so mighty and so true merits my soul s best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, to Him belongs. CHO: 3. Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves He will lift you by His love out of the angry waves He s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey He your Saviour wants to be, be saved today.

4 CHO: [Sung prayerfully] [Children 10 years and under leave for Junior Church] [Brief Period of Silence] I am weak, but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I ll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee Grant it, Jesus, is my plea Daily walking close to Thee Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] Refrain: When my feeble life is o er, Just a closer walk with Thee Time for me will be no more; Grant it, Jesus, is my plea Guide me gently, safely o er Daily walking close to Thee To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. Let it be, dear Lord, let it be WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE READINGS - [OT] Isaiah 23: 1-4 [NT] Romans 15: 1-13 HYMN OF MEDITATION No. 2 - O for a world 1. O for a world where everyone respects each other s ways, where love is lived and all is done with justice and with praise. 2. O for a world where goods are shared and misery relieved, where truth is spoken, children spared, equality achieved. 3. We welcome one world family and struggle with each choice that opens us to unity and gives our vision voice. 4. The poor are rich, the weak are strong, the foolish ones are wise. Tell all who mourn, outcasts belong, who perishes will rise. 5. O for a world preparing for God s glorious reign of peace, where time and tears will be no more, and all but love will cease [Miriam Winter:1987: Tune AZMON CM] SPECIAL MUSICAL ITEM MESSAGE HYMN OF RESPONSE No. 3 - The Youth Chorale Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor Help us accept each other 1. Help us accept each other as Christ accepted us; Teach us as sister, brother, each person to embrace.

5 Be present, lord, among us and bring us to believe We are ourselves accepted and meant to love and live. 2. Teach us, O Lord, your lessons, as in our daily life We struggle to be human and search for hope and faith Teach us to care for people, for all, not just for some, To love them as we find them or as they may become. 3. Let your acceptance change us, so that we may be moved In living situations to do the truth in love; To practice your acceptance, until we know by heart The table of forgiveness and laughter s healing art. 4. Lord, for today s encounters with all who are in need, Who hunger for acceptance, for justice and for bread, We need new eyes for seeing, new hands for holding on; Renew us with your Spirit; Lord, free us, make us one! PRAYER [Fred Kaan Tune Aurelia 76 76D] LORD S SUPPER/ RECEPTION OF MEMBERS Songs during Lord s Supper - Come and Feast, for all are welcomed 1. Come and feast, for all are welcomed 3. See the chalice lifted upward at God s table spread with love, smell the fragrant, broken bread Come proclaim God s grace and goodness taste the gifts from field and vineyard; in, around us, and above. hear the words that Jesus said Come and feast, for all are welcomes Eat and drink, and in remembrance at God s table spread with love. touch your sols with wine and bread. 2. Here we nurture and encourage 4. With the Spirit-blessed commission as we share this common meal, Go and serve this meal to all while we foster deep communion take its love and peaceful vision and our inner-selves reveal. into every banquet hall Here we nurture and encourage Go and serve as nourished people as we share this common meal. gladly feeding one and all! [Larry Schultz: Tune ] BENEDICTION

Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. K Mason/ M Campbell/ C Hibbert 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ P Hall/ R Hemmings

Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. K Mason/ M Campbell/ C Hibbert 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ P Hall/ R Hemmings Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills Telephone: 926-8272/960-5658 General Office - 929-6245 - Pharmacy 929-0211 [ FAX] Office 906-9976 [FAX] Pharmacy 929-3160 Canteen 929-6979