̶=
0;Guided
by the Holy Spirit, we are called together by Jesus:
to worship God; to gr=
ow as
disciples of Christ; to serve the world and each other;
and to offer hospitali=
ty and
welcome to all.”
Minister Rev. Rod Mac=
Kinnon
604-530-5912
April 26, 2009
Third Sunday of Easte=
r
We Gather in God’s Name
Prelude:&nbs=
p; Morning
Has Broken - "Bunessan"/arr. L Smith
Greetings and Announcements
Preparation for Worship, Quiet Meditation
Lighting the Christ Candle
Call to Worship:
One: Walking along the road,
fishing, eating a meal;
=
in the ordinary, everyday things, the disciples
=
met the risen Christ.
All: Jesus is pr=
esent
among us.
=
One: Everything
written in the Law of Moses,
=
the prophets and the Psalms has come true.
All: &n=
bsp; Jesus
is present among us.
=
One: We
do not need to feel alone or confused.
Jesus will alway=
s be
with us.
All: &n=
bsp; Jesus
is present among us.
=
One: Jesus
loved his disciples and we believe
&=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; that Jesus loves us too!
All: &n=
bsp; Jesus
is present among us.
=
One: Let
us praise and worship God.
All: &n=
bsp; Amen!
Alleluia! &nbs=
p;
Hymn of Praise: VU
#389 God Is Here &nbs=
p;
Opening Prayer:
<=
span
style=3D'font-family:"CG Times \(W1\)"'>God of Easter blessing,
&=
nbsp; we gather as your people to sing your praise
&=
nbsp; and learn of your goodness.
Touch our l=
ives
with healing love this day,
&=
nbsp; that<=
/b> we might reveal your glory
in all that we=
say and
do.
May this wo=
rship
be a time of blessing.
As follower=
s of
the resurrected Christ, we pray. &nbs=
p;
Amen<=
span
style=3D'font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"CG Times \(W1\)"'>
Learning
with Children
Children’s Music: God Made Flowers &nb=
sp;
Prayer of Confession (Based on Luke 24):
One: Join us on our Easter
journey, Risen Christ.
All: &n=
bsp; Refresh
our memory and remind us of
=
our shortcomings as your followers.
=
One: Join
us in the upper room, Risen Christ.
All: &n=
bsp; Enable
us to put our fears and doubts
=
in the past, and greet you with joy.
=
One: Join
us as we work together, Risen Christ.
All: &n=
bsp; Remove
the limits of our vision and open
=
us up to new opportunities,
&=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; new visions of ministry.
=
One: Join
us in a renewed community, Risen Christ.
All: &n=
bsp; Give
us the enthusiasm to serve you faithfully,
=
and the courage to proclaim the Good News.
&=
nbsp; (Silent reflection)
Words
of Assurance &=
nbsp;
Passing the Peace of Christ:
The Peace of
Christ is with you.
And also with you.
Sung Response: VU
#958
We Listen for God’s Word
The Letter to the Church: 1 John 3: 1-7
The Responsive Psalm: &n=
bsp; Psalm
4 (VU p. 727)
The Gospel Lesson: &n=
bsp; Luke 24:
36b-48
Anthem: =
; I
Will Clap My Hands by Joseph M. Martin
Reflection on the Word
We Respond to God’s Word
Hymn: VU
#185 You Tell Me That the Lord Is Risen
Sharing Our Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s
Prayer
Presenting Our Gifts
Offertory:&n=
bsp; He
Lives by Alfred H. Ackley
Soloist: <=
span
style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> Nancy Turberfield
Doxology:&nb=
sp; VU
#542 We Give You But Your Own
We Go Forth to Serve
Closing Hymn: VU
#427 To Show by Touch and Word
Commissioning:
=
Go and be a part of the story.
Go and move=
out
onto the way.
Go and tell=
the
Good news.
Go in peace=
and
bring peace to others.
Benediction
Threefold Amen: VU #974 =
(Strathdee)
Postlude:&nb=
sp; Welcome,
Happy Morning by F. R. Havergal/arr. R. C.
<=
span
style=3D'font-family:"CG Times \(W1\)"'>(Please remain seated during the
Postlude)