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1 1 Oromocto Pastoral Charge The United Church of Canada June 3rd, 2017 The people of the Oromocto Pastoral Charge welcome you. May there be a blessing for you in this house today. * Please stand as you are able, sit as you prefer * Greeting and Lighting of the Christ Candle *Introit: Come All You People MV 2 x2 Come now and worship the Lord. Welcome and Announcements *Hymn Sacred Stories (Words by Catherine MacDonald) Sacred stories, shared with others, form a faith that s strong and true Sacred places, etched with meaning, bringing hope and joy anew. Sacred memories, sacred future, sacred present, here and now. Sacred knowing, sacred being, Sacred living be our vow. Sacred stories, shared with strangers Sacred stories, shared with friends. Sacred stories, bind us closely Shaped by ties that will not end. Sacred waters of baptism Sacred bread and sacred wine Sacred humans, sacred living With God's purpose we still shine Beach Spring 8787D VU # 374 Come and Find the Quiet Centre Call to Worship (Responsive) -2-

2 2 As the summer breeze blows, as the water runs clear and free, we respond to God the Creator, Here I am, for you called me. In the midst of family, for a situation where suffering is confided, we respond to the Compassionate God, Here I am, for you called me. Within our faith community, as we offer our worship, as we pledge our service, we respond to our God of the Church, Here I am, for you called me. Meeting the anxiety of a good friend with words of hope, we respond to the Ever-Present God, Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. Prayer of the Day (Responsive) Glorious God of the seventh day, we worship you! This is the day for praise in God s house; this is the day when we come together as God s people. Glorious Sunday God, we worship you! This is the day to put stress and daily anxieties behind us as we focus on your Word for us. Glorious Sabbath God, we worship you! This is the day for us to listen and to get ready for the tasks of mission and service that lie ahead for us. God of the seventh day, God of all the days, we worship you! Each day we will learn about the Way of Jesus; each day we will respond to the downhearted as committed disciples of Christ...let us pray in the words Jesus Taught us Our Father Lord s Prayer Hymn Jesus Hands Were Kind Hands VU 570 vs. 1 Time for All Ages- The Call of Samuel Hymn Jesus Hands Were Kind Hands VU 570 vs. 2 Scripture 2 Corinthians 4:5 12 Corey Paul Mark 2:23 3:6 Reverend Lori Beth Choir Anthem

3 3 Message: Responding to a Call. Offertory *Dedication Verse Tune VU 417 Come Holy Wind! Come Holy Spirit, blessing! We come with joy, our lives and treasures offering. Blow through your people, hope and strength renewing. Broaden our vision! Offertory Prayer (Unison) God of every harvest, we offer our lives and the fruit of our labors to you that we may proclaim the life of Jesus Christ, the true gift to all. Amen. Prayers of the People *Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me VU 567 *Commissioning and Blessing *Musical Benediction MV 142 Oh a song must rise for the spirit to descend Oh a song must rise once again (again) Singing out God s praises and glory, the faithful voices blend, Oh a song must rise for the spirit to descend.

4 4 Our Minister, Reverend Lori Beth Sheffield-Bowles, is in her Office this week: Tuesday 9 am-4pm. She is available outside of these hours by chance or by appointment. Rev. Lori Beth can be reached in the following ways: reverend.loribeth@gmail.com Office Phone: Cell Phone: Home Phone: If you know of someone who is ill, in hospital or who would like a visit from the Minister, please talk to Reverend Lori Beth. Next Week s Scripture: We follow the Revised Common Lectionary for our services. Our service next week will be based on the following scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4 11, (12 15); 16 20, (11:14 15), Psalm 138 (VU p. 860), 2 Corinthians 4:13 5:1, Mark 3:20 35 Thank you to the Session and Friends who provided worship last Sunday. The Prayers and Sympathy of the Congregation are with Marven Sowers and Family on the death of Marven s brother Doug Sowers. This year our Canada Day Service will be July 1 st and 9:30 A.M.. You are invited after worship to watch the Canada Parade at 11 A.M. Wesley United Church s closing service, to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sun. June 24th. The service will include Holy Communion and be followed by an informal time of fellowship with Coffee and Muffins for M&S.

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