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Hymn: VU 574 Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love Dedicated in memory of my beloved parents, Bob & Betty Harrison and my sister, Cheryl Chapman by Bobbie & Peter Emerson
Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love Come, let us sing of a wonderful love, Tender and true, tender and true, Out of the heart of the Father above, Streaming to me and to you: Wonderful love, wonderful love Dwells in the heart of the Father above.
Jesus the Saviour this gospel to tell Joyfully came, joyfully came, Came with the helpless and hopeful to dwell, Sharing their sorrow and shame, Seeking the lost, seeking the lost, Saving, redeeming at measureless cost.
Jesus is seeking the wanderers yet; Why do they roam? Why do they roam? Love only waits to forgive and forget; Home, weary wanderers, home! Wonderful love, wonderful love Dwells in the heart of the Father above.
Come to my heart, O thou wonderful love! Come and abide, come and abide, Lifting my life till it rises above Envy and falsehood and pride: Seeking to be, seeking to be Lowly and humble, a learner of thee.
Hymn: VU 352 I Danced in the Morning Dedicated in memory of mother, Pamela Capps by Felicity & Richard Osepchook Dedicated in memory of Linda Simpson-Smith by Ruth & Howard Pearn
I danced in the morning when the world was begun, And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, And I came from heaven and I danced on the earth. At Bethlehem I had my birth.
Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I'll lead you all in the dance, said he.
I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, But they would not dance and they would not follow me. I danced for the fishermen, for James and John. They came with me and the dance went on.
Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I'll lead you all in the dance, said he.
I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame. The holy people said it was a shame. They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, And left me there on a cross to die.
Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I'll lead you all in the dance, said he.
I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black. It's hard to dance with the devil on your back. They buried my body and they thought I'd gone, but I am the dance and I still go on.
Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I'll lead you all in the dance, said he.
They cut me down and I leapt up high. I am the life that will never, never die. I'll live in you if you'll live in me, I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.
Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I'll lead you all in the dance, said he.
Leader: Come let us sing to God our song. People: We come to sing of our faith.
Leader: Come let us sing of God s great love. People: We come to sing that we are loved.
Leader: Come let us hear the words that God s love is for all people. People: We come to hear and be challenged by that song of love.
Leader: Come let us learn how to proclaim that love. People: We come to sing the song in our heart.
Hymn: VU 245 Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet Dedicated in memory of Myra Powell by her family
Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet, Praise the Lord with the harp and lute, Praise the Lord with the gentle sounding flute Praise the Lord in the field and forest, Praise the Lord in the city square, Praise the Lord anytime and anywhere.
Praise the Lord in the wind and sunshine, Praise the Lord in the dark of night, Praise the Lord in the rain or snow or in the morning light. Praise the Lord in the deepest valley, Praise the Lord on the highest hill, Praise the Lord never let your voice be still.
All: We come together with gladness and gratitude, O God, that you have chosen us to receive your mercy and compassion.
We come to praise you and confess our love for you in song, thankful for the ways that your Spirit has touched the hearts of lyricists and musicians who set our most ineffable thoughts and indescribable feelings to music we can offer back to you.
Between the notes, O God, hear the stories we ve woven within; to the sound of our hearts as they sing their joy to you.
Praise the Lord with the crashing cymbal, Praise the Lord with the pipe and string, Praise the Lord with the joyful songs you sing. Praise the Lord on a weekday morning, Praise the Lord on a Sunday noon, Praise the Lord by the light of sun or moon,
Praise the Lord in the time of sorrow, Praise the Lord in the time of joy, Praise the Lord every moment; nothing let your praise destroy. Praise the Lord in the peace and quiet, Praise the Lord in your work or play, Praise the Lord everywhere in every way
Hymn: When Mothers of Salem Dedicated in memory of Lucille Pearn by Howard & Ruth Pearn
When mothers of Salem their children bring to Jesus, The stern disciples drove them back and bade them depart; But Jesus saw them ere they fled, and sweetly smiled, and kindly said, Suffer little children to come unto Me.
For I will receive them and fold them to My bosom: I ll be a shepherd to these lambs, O drive them not away; For if their hearts to Me they give, they shall with Me in glory live: Suffer little children to come unto Me.
How kind was our Savior to bid these children welcome! But there are many thousands who have never heard His name; The Bible they have never read, they know not that the Saviour said, Suffer little children to come unto Me.
O soon may the heathen of every tribe and nation Fulfill Thy blessèd Word and cast their idols all away! O shine upon them from above and show Thyself a God of love, Teach the little children to come unto Thee!
Growing our Faith
Hymn: Can a Little Child Like Me Dedicated in memory of brother, David and my Dad, Raymond Bernister by Valerie & Macgregor Grant
Can a Little Child Like Me Can a little child like me Thank the Father fittingly? Yes, O yes! Be good and true, Patient, kind in all you do; Love the Lord, and do your part; Learn to say with all your heart,
Father, we thank Thee, Father, we thank Thee, Father in heaven, we thank Thee.
For the fruit upon the tree, For the birds that sing of Thee, For the earth in beauty dressed, Father, mother, and the rest, For Thy precious, loving care, For Thy bounty everywhere,
Father, we thank Thee, Father, we thank Thee, Father in heaven, we thank Thee.
3 - Can a Little Child Like Me BB695 For the sunshine warm and bright, For the day and for the night, For the lessons of our youth Honour, gratitude, and truth, For the love that met us here, For the home and for the cheer,
Father, we thank Thee, Father, we thank Thee, Father in heaven, we thank Thee.
For our comrades and our plays, And our happy holidays, For the joyful work and true That a little child may do, For our lives but just begun, For the great gift of Thy Son,
Father, we thank Thee, Father, we thank Thee, Father in heaven, we thank Thee.
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.
Hymn: VU 356 Seek Ye First Dedicated in memory of our parents, departed family and friends by Bill & Carol Johnson
Seek ye First Seek ye first the kingdom of God, And God s righteousness, And all these things shall be added unto you. Hallelu, Hallelujah.
3 Seek ye First MP590 Ask and it shall be given unto you, Seek and you shall find Knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Hallelu, Hallelujah.
2 Seek ye First MP590 We do not live by bread alone, But by every word That proceeds from the mouth of God. Hallelu, Hallelujah.
2 Chronicles 5:2-14
Hymn: VU 238 How Great Thou Art Dedicated in memory of Curtis Simpson by Ruth & Howard Pearn Dedicated in memory of Bill Carson by Marmie Carson and Bev & Dave Farnham
How Great Thou Art O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works thy hand hath made, I see the stars I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed;
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art!
When 2 How Great through Thou Art CP423 the woods and forest glades I wander, I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art!
But 3 How when Great Thou I think Art CP423 that God, His Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art!
When 4 How Great Christ Thou Art shall CP423 come, with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, My God, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! how great thou art!
Psalm 42 VU 766 As the Deer Pants for the Water Dedicated in memory of Ross Ellis by Mary Ellis
As the deer pants for the water, So my soul longs after You. You alone are my heart s desire And I long to worship You.
You alone are my strength, my shield, To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart s desire And I long to worship You.
Day and night I cry, my heart is breaking, Tears my only food; While my enemies jeer and taunt me, Saying Where is now your God?
You alone are my strength, my shield, To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart s desire And I long to worship You.
Why am I so sad, so troubled, Why must suffering be so long? I will hope in you, my God and Saviour, Praise you with a song!
You alone are my strength, my shield, To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart s desire And I long to worship You.
Colossians 3:12-17
Hymn: Just a Closer Walk with Thee Dedicated in memory of Dan Hennessey & Robert McWhirter by Donna Hennessey
Just a Closer Walk with Thee 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.
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.
Thro this world of toils and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
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.
When my feeble life is o er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o er, To Thy kingdom s shore, to Thy shore.
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.
Saint David s Senior Choir His Eye is on the Sparrow Dedicated in memory of Carl Simpson by Ruth & Howard Pearn
Hymn: In the Garden Dedicated in memory of E. Pauline Ingraham by Margo & David Cochrane Dedicated in memory of my Mom, Sadie MacNeill by Linda MacNeill Mayberry
I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, the Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me, And He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.
He speaks, and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing; And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing.
And He walks with me, And He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.
I'd stay in the garden with Him Tho' the night around me be falling; But He bids me go; thro' the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling.
And He walks with me, And He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.
Hymn: The Old Rugged Cross Dedicated in memory of Margaret Garnett, with love, by her grandbabies
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.
O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left his glory above To bear it to dark Calvary.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.
In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see, For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.
To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then he'll call me some day to my home far away, Where his glory forever I'll share.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.
Presentation of the Offering
Hymn: VU 657 He Leadeth Me Dedicated in memory of my parents, Leslie & Verna McKinnon by Harold McKinnon
He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me; By his own hand he leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me.
Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters calm, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me; By his own hand he leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me.
Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me; By his own hand he leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me.
And when my task on earth is done, When, by thy grace, the victory's won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me; By his own hand he leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me.
Offertory Blessing
Hymn: VU 332 The Church s One Foundation Dedicated in memory of Maxwell Pearn by Howard & Ruth Pearn
The Church s One Foundation The church s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is his new creation by water and the Word: From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy Bride: With his own Blood he bought her, and for her life he died.
Elect from every nation, yet one o er all the earth, Her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth, One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses with every grace endued.
Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war She waits the consummation of peace for evermore Till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest, And the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.
Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in one, And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee.
Prayers of the Community
Hymn: VU 651 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Dedicated in memory of parents, Sally & Don Regan by Cynthia & Mike Doyle
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more, feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Strong deliverer, strong deliverer, Be thou still my strength and shield, Be thou still my strength and shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell s destruction Land me safe on Canaan s side: Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee.
You Shall Go Out With Joy Dedicated in memory of departed loved ones by Bill & Carol Johnson
You Shall Go Out With Joy You shall go out with joy And be led forth with peace, And the mountains and the hills Shall break forth before you. There ll be shouts of joy And the trees of the field Shall clap, clap, clap their hands,
And the trees of the field Shall clap their hands, And the trees of the field Shall clap their hands, And the trees of the field Shall clap their hands, And you ll go out with joy!