News and
Announcements:
Lighting of Candles:
Hallelujah...
Coming
Together:
We are called into this place to find a new way: a way of
grace, hope, faith, life.
God calls and we come.
Come, let go of that which is worn out: habits, dogmas,
resentments, burdens.
God calls and we come.
Let us pray...
God of grace, in this moment and all
though this day, may we know the warmth of welcome; may we feel your compassion
surrounding us. Amen
Singing: #173VU “Thine is the Glory”
Sharing the
Peace of Christ:
In a spirit of community and thanksgiving,
reach out to those around you and share with each other the Peace of Christ,
perhaps with the words "Peace be with you!", responding "And
also with you!"
Sr.
Choir: “Christ the Lords is Risen Today”
Readings
from Scripture:
Mark 16:1-8 NT pg 52
1st Corinthians
15:1-11 NT pg 176
In ages past, disciples,
prophets, priests and historians wrote down their faith. This is a faithful witness of our
ancestors. Word of God for us today.
Thanks be
to God.
Singing: #164VU “The Day of Resurrection”
Message: “After Being Told”
Giving
Our Offerings:
Offering
Song (#191MV) and Prayer:
What
can I do? What can I bring?
What
can I say? What can I sing?
I’ll
sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer.
I’ll
bring my love. I’ll do my share.
Let us pray...
O God, we look at our gifts and see
unfolding possibilities and a future of compassion. We look into our hearts and see the love of
Christ. Amen.
Singing: #480VU “Let Us Break Bread Together”
(Sunday
School participants return from their learning circle)
Sharing Communion: see
announcement for info.
Statement of Faith #918
"A New Creed"
Prayer of Thanksgiving
May our God be with you.
And also
with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift
them up to the Creator of all.
Let us give thanks to God,
our hope and our promise.
It is
right to give God thanks and praise.
Loving God ... you have
shown us marvelous signs of your presence.
Your
Spirit hovered over the waters of creation and brought forth life. You
journeyed with Abraham and Sarah to a new land, and fulfilled your promise in
the birth of Isaac. You went with Hagar
and Ishamel when they were cast out.
You brought your people out
of slavery ... You have not abandoned us.
In the
shadows of time you spoke to Mary and Joseph, and invited them to share in the
wondrous adventure of the birth of your son, Jesus, who became our Lord and
Saviour.
While the powerful were
frightened by his birth, Jesus was recognized by the shepherds and foreigners
as the hope and salvation of all people.
Jesus was
a baby, a child, a teenager and an adult.
He was a refugee, a teacher, a healer and a friend to all. He bravely risked his faith. Even when some of his closest friends were
about to turn their backs on him, he gathered them close and broke bread with
them.
Take and eat this bread ...
We gather these prayers and we turn to you as our Mother who loves us and
Our
Father,
who art in
heaven, hallow-ed 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 that trespass against us.
And lead
us not into temptation,
but
deliver us from evil.
For thine
is the kingdom
and the
power and the glory
forever
and ever,
Amen.
Invitation to the Table
There are no rules at the
Lord's table. All are welcome, young and
old, of whatever family of the church of Jesus Christ you are. Come for all is prepared. These are the gifts of God for the people of
God.
Thanks be
to God! Amen!
Sharing the Loaf and Cup
Communion will be served at three
stations at the front of the church.
Gluten-free bread will be served by
the piano.
If you prefer not to come to a
station, a team of servers will come down the aisle and serve communion to you
in your seat.
Sr. Choir: “Rejoice the Lord is King”
Prayer After Communion
Thank you
for this meal and for this company, O God.
May we know that we are connected by this loaf and cup to be the body of
Christ in the world. Amen.
Singing: #121MV “Hey Now, Singing Hallelujah”
Sending
Out and Sung Response: #649VU (refrain)
Walk
with me, I will walk with you.
And
build the land that God has planned,
where
love shines through.
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