Welcome to Saint David s United Church
Lighting of the Christ Candle Leader: A keeper of the Law walked up to Jesus and asked him, Teacher, what is the greatest commandment? Jesus replied, Love God with all that you are.
Lighting of the Christ Candle Leader: As the man turned away to think about what he had heard, Jesus said, Wait, there is a second one just like the first: Love your neighbour in the same way you are to love yourself.
Lighting of the Christ Candle Leader: The great commandment shines on and shines through all things: the writings of the law, the words of the prophets, every moment of our lives! All: In every moment, Christ s light shines! Alleluia!
Hymn: VU 264 Immortal, Invisible
Immortal, Invisible Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessèd, most glorious, The Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
To all, life Thou givest - to both great and small; In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish, but nought changeth Thee.
Thou reignest in glory, thou rulest in light; Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render, O help us to see tis only the splendor of light hideth thee!
Leader: Children of the Creator, dancers with the Spirit, disciples of Christ, let us walk together, People: As neighbours, as siblings, as friends.
Leader: Living with respect for creation, carried to places of challenge and dream, called to love God, other and self, let us walk together, People: As neighbours, as siblings, as friends.
Leader: As people of gratitude, let us give thanks for what we ve been given; as people of grace, let us celebrate that all is a gift of God; as people of generosity, let us share it with all who have need. Let us walk together, People: As neighbours, as siblings, as friends.
Leader: And, with our gratitude, our grace, our generosity, and our togetherness. People: Let us worship God!
Lord, Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving I ll be a living Sanctuary for you.
All: God, make us lenses for your light and love. Let it flow through us, that we might be focuses, shining brightly in places of gloom. Where there is need, help us to be tangible examples of your love. Where there is loss, help us walk together, sharing all that you have given.
Where we hold tight, help us to release our grip, that generosity of spirit might transform us and the world. We ask that you continue to bless us, God, as we come together to worship you. Amen.
Lord, Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving I ll be a living Sanctuary for you.
Hymn: VU 585 Jesus Bids Us Shine
Jesus Bids Us Shine Jesus bids us shine With a pure, clear light, Like a little candle Burning in the night; In this world is darkness So let us shine You in your small corner, And I in mine.
Jesus bids us shine First of all for him; Well he sees and knows it If our light grows dim; Jesus walks beside us To help us shine-- You in your small corner, And I in mine.
Jesus bids us shine, Then, for all around; Many kinds of darkness In the world are found: Sin, and want and sorrow; So we must shine, You in your small corner, And I in mine.
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, Send us love, send us power, send us grace!
The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Walk with me, I will walk with you And build the land That God has planned Where love shines through.
Hymn: VU 499 O Christ, the Word Incarnate
O Christ, the Word Incarnate O Christ, the Word Incarnate, O wisdom from on high, O truth unchanged, unchanging, O light of our dark sky: We praise you for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age.
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 150 VU 874
Response: Praise to the Lord, hallelujah! Everybody praise the Lord.
Leader: Praise God in the holy temple! People: Praise God for mighty deeds!
Leader: Praise God for bountiful mercies, People: Praise God who meets all our needs!
Response: Praise to the Lord, hallelujah! Everybody praise the Lord.
Leader: Praise God with sound of trumpet! People: Praise God with lute and harp!
Leader: Praise God with timbrel and dancing! People: Praise God wherever you are!
Response: Praise to the Lord, hallelujah! Everybody praise the Lord.
Leader: Praise God with holy cymbals! People: Praise God with strings and with pipes!
Leader: Praise God with clash of cymbals! People: Praise God with all your might!
Response: Praise to the Lord, hallelujah! Everybody praise the Lord.
Sacred Space ~ Pause, Pray, Reflect One: All: One: Hear the Word of scripture. In the Spirit we will listen. Pause. Pray. Reflect. And in silence enjoy this moment of sacred space.
Saint David s Senior Choir
Making a Difference
Offering
Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands Your work, O God, needs many hands To help you everywhere, And some there are who cannot serve Unless our gifts we share.
Because we love you and your work, Our offering now we make: Be pleased to use it as your own, We ask for Jesus sake.
Offertory Prayer
Prayers of the Community
Hymn: More Voices 209 Go Make a Diff rence
Go Make a Diff rence Go make a diff rence. We can make a diff rence. Go make a diff rence in the world (Repeat)
We are the salt of the earth, Called to let the people see The love of God for you and me. We are the light of the world, Not to be hidden but be seen. Go make a diff rence in the world.
Go make a diff rence. We can make a diff rence. Go make a diff rence in the world (Repeat)
We are the hands of Christ Reaching out to those in need, The face of God for all to see. We are the spirit of hope; We are the voice of peace. Go make a diff rence in the world.
Go make a diff rence. We can make a diff rence. Go make a diff rence in the world (Repeat)
So let your love shine on, Let it shine for all to see. Go make a diff rence in the world. And the spirit of Christ Will be with us as we go. Go make a diff rence in the world.
Go make a diff rence. We can make a diff rence. Go make a diff rence in the world (Repeat)
Go Now in Peace Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you Each hour of every day. Go now in faith, Steadfast, strong and true. Know God will guide you In all you do.
Go now in love, And show you believe. Reach out to others So all the world can see. God s always here, Holding us in love. Go now in peace, In faith, and in love.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!