̶=
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
November 15th, 2009
10 am=
The Twenty-fourth Sun=
day
after Pentecost
We Gather in God’s Name
Gathering Music:
MV 165 There
is a Time
MV 220 Hope Shines as the Solitary Star
MV 150 Spirit God, Be Our Breath
Greetings and Announcements
Preparation for Worship, Quiet Meditation
Introit:&nbs=
p; MV 14 Where
Two or Three Are Gathered in My Name (3x)
Lighting the Christ Candle
Call to Worship:
One: &n=
bsp; Our
God is strong, like a rock.
All: We come to worshi=
p the
God of justice
&=
nbsp; and joy.
One: =
Our
God cares for the ones the world forgets.
All: We come to worshi=
p the
God of justice
&=
nbsp; and joy.
One: =
Our
God is the one who gives life, and who
=
guards the future.
All: We come to worshi=
p the
God of justice
&=
nbsp; and joy.
One: =
Come,
let us worship God. &=
nbsp;
Hymn of Praise:&nbs=
p; VU 220 Praise
to the Lord the Almighty
Opening prayer:
O
God, you are the source of our life
&nbs=
p; and the hope of our hearts.
We are filled with wo=
nder
and we worship you.
Every living cell of =
this
universe is
filled =
with
your Spirit
and eve=
ry
moment of our lives is full
of your
life-giving presence.
You amaze us.
Our desire for you is
unending.
In this time of worsh=
ip
accept =
our
praise,
and ope=
n us
to experience
the cha=
llenge
of your word.
We pray in Christ's
name. Amen.=
Learning with Children
Children’s Song: Spirit, Be Our Breath of Life
Prayer of Confession:
Loving
God, forgive us
when we misunderstand,
when we try to do things our way,
when we do not listen to your word
and will for us.
Forgive
us when we try to live our lives
without giving a thought or a care
to what you want us to do.
In
this time of silence,
hear our confession
and help us to see clearly
your dream for our world.
(silent confessions)
Assur=
ance
of Pardon:
One: We are forgiven;<= o:p>
=
All:=
help us to
forgive others.
=
One:
We are loved;
=
All:=
help us to=
love
others.
=
One:
We are blessed;
=
All:=
help us to=
bless
others. Amen
Passi=
ng
the Peace of Christ:
&nb=
sp; One:
The Peace of Chri=
st is
with you.
=
All:=
And also w=
ith
you.
Sung
Response: VU 717 Hallelujah &nb=
sp; &=
nbsp;
We Listen for God’s Word
The Hebrew Scripture: 1 Samuel 1: 4-20
Song of Hannah:&=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; 1
Samuel 1: 1-10, VU p. 878
The
Letter to the Church: &nbs=
p; Hebrews 10: 11-14, 19-25
The Gospel Lesson: Mark 13: 1-8
Anthem: How Firm a Foundation
Reflection
on the Word
We Respond to God’s Word
Hymn: &=
nbsp; VU 589 Lord,
Speak to Me
Sharing Our Joys and Concerns
As We Prepare to Pray: VU 370 Send Your Holy Spirit
Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s
Prayer
Presenting Our Gifts
Offertory:&n=
bsp; My
Wordless Prayer
=
Soloist: Amy Colli=
ns
Doxology:&nb=
sp; VU 541 Praise
God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Offering Prayer
We Go Forth to Serve
Closing Hymn: VU 716 My
Life Flows On
Commissioning:
One: We go to create a=
world
of justice and joy.
&=
nbsp; For
everyone born...
All: …fresh
water to drink.
One:
For everyone born=
...
All: …someone
to love them.
One:
For everyone born=
...
All: …enough
food to eat.
One:
For everyone born=
...
All: …friendship
and laughter.
One:
For everyone born=
...
All: …a
space where they're safe.
One:
For everyone born=
...
All: …somewhere
to sleep.
One:
For everyone born=
...
All: …a
life filled with hope.
&nb=
sp; We go to create a world
=
of justice and joy. Amen
Benediction
Threefold Amen: MV 208 Amen,
Amen, Amen, Amen!
Postlude:&nb=
sp; All
Creatures of our God and King =
&=
nbsp; &nbs=
p;
=
(Please
remain seated during the Postlude)