BUC Worship Service – June 28, 2026

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Balzac United Church  
Sunday June 28, 2026  
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost 
Guest Minister: Dr. Alex Shawn 
Music Ministry Dr. Alex Shawn  
Pianist:  Beth Harrison 

Prelude: Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown   J. Krug 

Welcome and Announcements: 

Land Acknowledgement: 

“As we gather together, let us pause to remember that we live, work, and worship on lands that are, by law, the unceded territories of the nations of Treaty 7.  As Christ’s people, may we be people of love, of truth, and of reconciliation.  May we live with respect on this land, and in peace and friendship with its people.” 

Lighting of the Christ Candle: 

We light this candle as a symbol of our intention to be open and attentive to God’s presence and guidance during our time of worship. 

Call to Worship: 

Time calls us to this place 

To find comfort, to find caring, to love one another. 

Time is a gift we are given each morning we rise. 

It is our responsibility to use it wisely. 

It is our responsibility to use it gently. 

To be, rather than always “to do.” 

We are human creatures 

And we come to this place to honour our Creator. 

Come, sit, listen, and most importantly, BE in this place. 

We have come answering God’s call. 

Opening Hymn:  Great is Thy Faithfulness VU 288 

Candles of Joy, Concern and Sorrow: 

Opening Prayer: 

Time for Young and Young at Heart 

Hymn: My Faith Looks up to Thee VU 663 

Prayer of Illumination: 

Scripture:  Matthew 13:31 – 33, 44 – 52 

Reflection: How much Faith do you need?  

Offering: Kerry’s Song         B. Harrison 

Prayer of Dedication 

Prayer of the People 

The Lord’s Prayer 

Closing Hymn:   In the Bulb There Is a Flower VU 703 

Benediction 

Postlude:   Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing         arr. T. Doran