BUC Worship Service – May 12
Balzac Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada
Sunday May 12, 2024
Mother’s Day/Christian Family Sunday
Minister: Rev. Kelly Grittner
Music Ministry: Dr. Alex Shawn
Prelude I Sing Praises arr. Carol Tornquist
Welcoming and 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.”
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Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Call To Worship
The sap stirs and green spring shakes off its overcoat of gray.
Life stirs, and the Spirit of Abundant Life unfurls
itself within us This is the aftermath of Easter
Life calls to us, abundant life that God would give. Let us answer, as we worship God.
Invocation – This is the Day MV 122
OPENING PRAYER
Holy One, you call us from the rest of the night into the light of this new day. You invite us to live in the light of love for your sake and for the good of our relations. As we worship you now, take from us any impediments that keep us from loving you with heart and soul and mind. Be our Good Shepherd and lead us to paths of life-giving love. We shall follow. We pray in your name. Amen
Hymn We Are One VU 402
Sharing Of Scripture – Psalm 23 A Psalm of David.
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; 2 he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; 3 he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Reflection “Cows are Pushed, Sheep are Led” Listen to the reflection here
Presentation Of The Offering Interlude ll By Mark Hayes
Offertory Response What Can I Do? Sung X1 MV 191
Dedication Of The Offering
Loving God, we express our thanksgiving through these offerings. May they further the work in the church, the community, and beyond. Amen
Prayers Of The People & The Lords Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven.
hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen
Celebration of Communion
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to God.
Let us give thanks to God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Passing Of the Peace
Prayer Of Thanksgiving
Breaking of Bread and Pouring of the Cup
Sharing the Gifts of God
Prayer After Communion
God of Light:
At this table we have come out of darkness.
At this table we have been reminded that there is enough,
At this table we have experienced grace and shared love,
Through this meal we have become the Kingdom of God and
we commit again to the Way of Jesus.
God of Love, guide us to the places of our community, where the lonely and longing gather. Lead us to the places of our communities where hope and renewal are born again. Make us channels of your love, joy and peace. Amen
Hymn We are Pilgrims The Servant Song VU 625
Words Of Blessing
Postlude There Is None Like You
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