LANGLEY UNITED CHURCH

̶= 0;Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are called together by Jesus:<= /p>

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.”

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Minister Rev. Rod Mac= Kinnon 604-530-5912

June 21, 2009

The Third Sunday after Pentecost

We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude:&nbs= p;   Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Greetings and Announcements

Preparation for Worship, Quiet Meditation

Lighting the Christ Candle=

Call to Worship:

  &nbs= p; One: =     Come in from the storm!

      Two:    Come, find rest from the trials that tire you.

      Three: Come, fi= nd strength to face the powers that frighten you.

      All: =      We trust in God.

      One:     Come in from the storm!=

      Two:    Come, seek wisdom to engage the foes who oppress you.

      Three: Come, se= ek courage to stand with those who struggle with injustice.

      All: =      We trust in God.

      One:     Come in from the storm!=

      Two:    Come, proclaim that with God, nothing is hopeless.

      Three: Come, pr= oclaim that God will show a better way.

      All: =      We trust in God.

      One:     Come and worship God our strength and our salvation.

Hymn of Praise: VU 415 God, We Praise You for the Morning &nbs= p;

Opening Prayer:

  =     God of faith and truth:

      in the = face of storms and giants, frights and fears,

      you off= er us grace,

      and the assurance that we are never alone.

Help us always to be = people of faithful courage,

&nb= sp;           eager to worship and serve you
&nb= sp;           in all times and places.     Amen.=

Hymn: = VU 589 Lord, Speak to Me

Learning with Children

Sacrament of Baptism:

      Baptism Hym= n:    VU 445 A Little Child the S= aviour Came

Prayer of Confession:

   &= nbsp; One: =     Mighty God, we turn our hearts to you

            =             <= span class=3DGramE>and confess the times when we have not trusted

                    &= nbsp;   in your presence and guidance.

All:      Forgive us.

One:     When we rely on o= ur strength alone,

All:      forgive us.

One:     When we are froze= n with fear and do not take

        &= nbsp;         the action we should,

All:      forgive us.

One:     When we fail to s= tand up for what is good and

        &= nbsp;         just in your sight,

All:      forgive us.

One:     When we tread on = the rights of others,

All:      forgive us.

One:     When we forget the needs and the hopes of the poor,

All:      gracious God, do not forsake us.

            Restore in us a right spirit and trusting heart.

As= surance of Pardon:

      One:     God forgives our arrogance and conceit

        &= nbsp;         and directs our hearts to work for fairness

        &= nbsp;         and equality.

        &= nbsp;   God forgives our fear and hesitation

        &= nbsp;         and strengthens us to act with love =

        &= nbsp;         and courage.

        &= nbsp;   God hears our confession and grants us salvation.

      All: &n= bsp;   Thanks be to God!

Pa= ssing the Peace of Christ:

      The Peace of Christ is with you.

      And also with you.

Sung Response: = ; MV 32 Hallelujah

We Listen for God’s Word<= /o:p>

The Hebrew Scripture:    1 Sam= uel 17: 23-49

The Psalm:&n= bsp;            = ;          Psalm 9:9-20 (VU 732-733)=

The Gospel Lesson:        Mark 4: 35-41

Anthem: = ;   Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Reflection

We Respond to God’s Word<= /o:p>

Hymn: &= nbsp;     VU 664 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer

Presenting Our Gifts

Offertory:&n= bsp;     Amazing Grace

      Soloists:   Vicki Richardson, Calla Krause, Rob Nelson and Tim Bailey

Doxology:&nb= sp;     VU 541 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

We Go Forth to Serve

Closing Hymn:    VU 625 I Feel the Winds of God

Commissioning:

  =     One:     Believe in the power that God has given

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   to each one of us.

All:      We will go, belie= ving.

One:     Believe that God = gives us courage

        &= nbsp;         to do great things.

All:      We will go, belie= ving.

One:     Believe that God = turns small things

        &= nbsp;         into great things.

All:      We will go, belie= ving.

One:     Believe that God chooses ordinary people

        &= nbsp;         to do extraordinary things.

All:      We will go, belie= ving.

One:     Believe that God = cares for those who are poor

        &= nbsp;         and in need.

&nb= sp;     All:      We will go,= believing.

One:     Believe that God = can help us find a new way

        &= nbsp;         to accomplish what seems to be impossible.<= /span>

&nb= sp;    All:=     Thanks be to God.  = ; Amen

Benediction

Threefold Amen:       MV 205 Amen, Amen, O Holy One

Postlude:&nb= sp; Toccata

      (Please remain seated during the postl= ude)

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