BUC Worship Service – April 26, 2026
Balzac United Church
April 26, 2026, 10:00am
Guest Minister: Rev. Bryan Derksen & Richard Hehr
Music Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn
Prelude Here I Am to Worship arr. M. Hayes
The community gathers…
Gathering in Song
Welcome and Announcements
Ritual of Breathing in the Spirit
Where Two or Three Are Gathered MV 14
Easter Prayer VU 188
Hymn God Is My Shepherd VU 748
…to listen for Holy Wisdom,
Faith Story
African American Spiritual:
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me, #30SA
1. I want Jesus to walk with me.(2X)
While I’m on this pilgrim journey,
I want Jesus to walk with me.
2. In my trials, Lord, walk with me.
3. Walk with me Lord, walk with me.
The Gospel according to John 10:1-10, “I came that they might have life and have it
abundantly.”
Sermon God Works in Direct and Obvious Ways
…to respond,
Presenting of the Gifts Open the Eyes of My Heart arr. M Hayes
Sung response What Can I Do? MV 191
PrayerSong
Joy be in thy(my) heart.
Peace be in thy(my) spirit.
Compassion be thy(my) journey.
Love be in thee(me)
Written and recorded by Paul Rumboldt
Prayers of the People and the Prayer of Jesus VU 959
…to depart as a blessing in the world.
Blessed and Sent Forth
Song of Dismissal
We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection VU 586
Postlude All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name arr. M. Hayes
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