BUC Worship Service – September 15
Balzac Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada
Sunday September 15, 2024
Minister: Rev. Kelly Grittner
Music Ministry: Lee Dowan & Dr. Alex Shawn
Prelude: All Creatures of Our God and King arr. F. Bock
Welcoming and Announcements
We gather to share our vision, to be a church for both young and old, who seek to explore their faith through a progressive theology applied to everyday life. We seek to be open and accepting of all who walk through our day.
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Land Acknowledgement
“As we gather together, we acknowledge that we are meeting on the unceded territories of the nations of Treaty 7. May we live with respect on this land, and in peace and friendship with its people.”
Call to Worship
Like a storm surging, soaring over a warm ocean,
like the blush of red coming to autumn’s orchards,
like the voices of those demanding dignity and justice,
God’s presence is experienced.
Pay attention to God’s word, O people.
Give yourself to God’s spirit, O children of god.
May we know God’s transforming presence
among us today.
Hymn I Am the Dream MV 106
Opening Prayer
Holy One, I thank you for this day
I ask today for a heart that isn’t filled with bitterness, resentment,
or brokenness. A heart that is full of grace, forgiveness, and love for
others. A heart that is attentive to hear Your voice whenever You
need to speak to me. A heart that keeps no record of wrongs
towards others. A heart that refuses to carry offense because of
wrongs that were done to me. A heart that looks more like Your
heart. Loving Creator, may my hands be clean and my heart be pure
before You. Amen.
Sharing of Scripture – Mark 8:27-38
Reflection “Coming Clean – Who Do You Say I Am” Listen to the Reflection Here
Hymn I have Called You by Your Name MV 161
Presentation of the Offering
Offertory Response What can I Do MV 191
Dedication of the Offering
Gracious God, bless our gifts of hearts and lives.
Bless our offerings.
Multiply what our gifts can do.
Use our gifts to end inequity and oppression.
Use us for your purpose in the world. Amen.
Prayers of the people & The God’s 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
Hymn To Show by Touch and Word VU42
Blessings for the Journey
Live simply
Love generously
Care deeply
Speak kindly
Leave the rest to God
As we go, may the blessings of God surprise
and surround us this day and always.
Postlude: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name arr. M. Hayes