̶=
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 8th, 2009
10 am
The Twenty-third Sund=
ay
after Pentecost
Remembrance Sunday
We Gather in God’s Name
Gathering Music:
=
MV 221 I
Am Walking a Path of Peace
MV 78 God Weeps
AGCS 57 There’ll Be Sunshine in the Morning
Greetings and Announcements
Our National Anthem: VU
524 O,
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: =
Jesus
came to bring peace,
=
&nb=
sp; not just the absence of war, but as fulfillment
=
of
God’s dream of wholeness for all creation.
All: We share this dre=
am
when we listen and
und=
erstand
and forgive and share and
bui=
ld
a world of love for all.
One: =
We
share this dream when we remember and are inspired
=
&nb=
sp; by all those who have worked and now work for peace.
All: &n=
bsp; As
we praise God this day, let us commit
ourselves
to following Jesus and to bringing
His
peace into our own hearts and lives.
One: =
Let
us worship the God of Peace.
Hymn of Praise:&nbs=
p; VU 527 God!
As with Silent Hearts &nbs=
p;
Opening prayer:
=
We
come before you, God, in remembrance,
&nb=
sp; we remember all those known and unknown to us
&nb=
sp; who have risked their lives to bring peace.
&nb=
sp; We
remember
&nb=
sp; the faithfulness of Noah, Moses and Miriam,
the
loving kindness of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz,
the
strength of Deborah and David,
the
courage of the prophets,
the
generosity of the poor widow,
the
love of Jesus,
and
the efforts of all those in history who have
loved
you and their neighbors as themselves.
&nb=
sp; We
remember those among us who care for us
and support us.
&nb=
sp; And
we give thanks for your ever-present love,
O God. &=
nbsp; Amen
Learning with Children and Keeping the Silen=
ce
Children’s Song: Peace for the Children
Prayer of confession:
=
Holy
God, violence and hatred have so often
&nb=
sp; overwhelmed our world.
Today
we remember and repent
as we acknowledge that even in our own lives,
hatred sometimes obscures love and
violence sometimes overcomes peace.
Heal
us, O God.
Assist
us as we work for peace in our homes,
our community,=
our
church and our world.
Call
us again to live lives of love,
caring generos=
ity and
concern.
This
we ask in the name of Jesus Christ,
the Prince of
Peace. Amen=
Assur=
ance
of Pardon
Pouri=
ng
Out 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: Ruth 3: 1-5, 4: 13-17
The Responsive Psalm: Psalm 127 (VU p. 851)
The
Letter to the Church: &nbs=
p; Hebrews 9: 24-28
The Gospel Lesson: Mark 12:38-44
Anthem: Creation Will Be at Peace
Reflection
on the Word
We Respond to God’s Word
Hymn: &=
nbsp; VU 682 O
Day of Peace =
;
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; National Hymn &n=
bsp;
Doxology:&nb=
sp; VU 541 Praise
God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Offering Prayer
We Go Forth to Serve
Closing Hymn: VU 687 When
Will People Cease Their Fighting?
Commissioning and Benediction
Threefold Amen: MV 208 Amen,
Amen, Amen, Amen!
Postlude:&nb=
sp; Pomp
and Circumstance by E. Elgar &=
nbsp; &=
nbsp; &nbs=
p;
=
(Please
remain seated during the Postlude)