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HYMN #1 Voices United “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” verses 1, 2, & 7
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lowly exile here until the son of God appear. Refrain
Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, O Wisdom from on high, who orders all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. Refrain
O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind;
O bid our sad divisions cease, and be for us the Prince of Peace Refrain
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS TERRITORY
First United Church is grounded on the traditional lands of the Nehiyawewin, people of the Sundance Culture in the Battle River watershed, which is a part of the North Saskatchewan River basin in the Metis homeland.
We gather with gratitude for their stewardship of this land and we acknowledge that we too are treaty people, called to live with respect in Creation as we undertake our responsibilities as members of Treaty Six.
LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLES Advent 1 – Hope
Voice 1- “Come, let us go up to the mountain, to the house of God, so that we can be taught God’s way and go on God’s path.” Isaiah 2:3-5 paraphrase.
Voice 2- What do you hope for in the new world?
I hope for a new world that is more amazing than anything I could ever imagine. I hope for healing of creation. I hope for good mental health and wellness. I hope for a world where everyone seeks the good.
Voice 2- Advent is the beginning of this new world, a better world, where we can dare to hope boldly.
Voice 1- May it be so
We light the first candle, the candle of hope, and dare to express our longing for peace, for healing, and the well-being of all creation.
As we enter this Advent season, we open all the dark places in our lives and memories to the healing light of Christ. Show us the creative power of hope. Prepare our hearts to be transformed by you, that we may walk in the light of Christ. Amen.
HYMN #55 Then Let Us Sing “We light this candle”
We light this candle for hope. Await the new life within.
May our hearts now live each day, so hope can find a way, so hope can find a way.
We light this candle for hope. Await the new life within.
May our hearts now live each day, so hope can find a way, so hope can find a way.
MODERATOR’S ADVENT MESSAGE
CALL TO WORSHIP
We are called to gather in worship.
We respond and settle into God’s love for a time.
We are called to pause and breathe.
We respond and breath in God’s love.
We are called to get ready for Christ’s birth.
We respond by opening a manger within our very hearts.
OPENING PRAYER
God of Mary and Joseph,
Come to us as you did to them.
God of the manger,
Come to us as you did the very first Christmas.
God of all creation,
Come and bless our Advent time with the great hope of your incarnation.
HYMN # 57 Then Let Us Sing “We Wait for God” verse 1
We wait for God, creation longs to see a new day dawn.
And though the night is dark and deep, we dare to sing our song.
We wait for God, Creation longs, we dare to sing our song.
PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you
And also with you.
PRAYER FOR TRANSFORMATION
God, you who know our hearts and minds, hear our prayer.
Hope is hard to find in these days of cold and anxiety. We need you to come and warm us up with the gifts you bring us: hope, forgiveness and the incarnation.
God, you who know our hearts and minds, hear our prayer.
In the places in our bodies that hurt and ache, in the places in our minds that worry and ruminate…bring hope in the news that you care for us – just as you care for each winter bird collecting seeds,
God, you who know our hearts and minds, hear our prayer.
In the times we bite at one another thinking that will assuage our hunger, in relationships that we yearn to maintain…bring hope of your care for us – just as you care for each river continuing on under the ice.
God, you who know our hearts and minds, hear our prayer.
In times we forget to treat our bodies well, in times we over-consume the earth’s resources…bring hope of your care for us – that the incarnation news reminds us of the sacredness of our bodies and this great earth.
God, you who know our hearts and minds, hear our prayer, through the heart of Jesus, Amen.
THEME TIME “The songs we sing”
HYMN #98 More Voices “Like a River of Tears”
Like a river of tears your love pours upon us;
Like a sunshine of blessing your grace will sustain us;
Like a star-studded sky your spirit shines o’er us, renewing our spirits with courage and faith.
Like a bird in free flight by windows around us;
Like a wind in the forest that breathes life among us;
Like a phoenix that’s rising from ashes around us, renewing our spirits with vision and grace.
Like a pillar of cloud you promise to guide us;
Like a bright fiery bush you come to speak to us;
Like a calm cooling breeze your spirit breathes in us; renewing our spirits with loving embrace.
Like a lover’s caress your spirit revives us; Like a song of the soul you come to be with us;
Like a prayer of the heart you heal and restore us, renewing our spirits, the future to face.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S VOICE
Loving God, you speak to us in so many ways.
Speak to us now through the reading of the scriptures.
FOCUS SCRIPTURES
Psalm 122 (Refrain p. 845 VU)
Refrain With joy we go to God’s own house and enter with a song.
I was glad when they said to me:
Let us go to the house of God.
And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is built as a city bound firmly together.
There the tribes go up, the tribes of God,
to give thanks to the name of God, as was decreed for Israel.
There the thrones of justice stand,
the thrones of David’s house. Refrain
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
May those who love you prosper!
May there be peace within your walls,
prosperity within your palaces!
For the sake of my kin and friends I say: Peace be with you!
For the sake of the house of our God, I will seek your good. Refrain
PRAYER FOR INSIGHT
Matthew 24:36-44
SERMON – Rev. Greg Powell
HYMN #603 Voices United “In Loving Partnership We Come”
In loving partnership we come, seeking, O God, your will to do.
Our prayers and actions now receive; we freely offer them to you.
We are the hands and feet of Christ, serving by grace each other’s need.
We dare to risk and sacrifice with truthful word and faithful deed.
Loving community we seek; your hope and strength within us move.
The poor and rich, the strong and weak are brought together in your love.
In loving partnership, O God, help us your future to proclaim.
Justice and peace be our desire, we humbly pray in Jesus’ name.
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND IN FAITH AND HOPE
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
MISSION AND SERVICE STORY “Faithful Witness in a Time of Despair”
OFFERING RESPONSE HYMN #182 More Voices “Grateful” refrain only
Refrain Grateful for the life you give us, thankful for your Holy Son,
Joyful in your Spirit flowing over all, O god of Love.
Grateful for the Bread of Heaven, thankful for your Holy Word,
Joyful in your mercy flowing, we will praise you.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
… We pray these things in the name of Christ, each in the language of our hearts:
THE PRAYER OF JESUS p. 916 VU, A Paraphrase
Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be.
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:
The hallowing of your name echo
through the universe!
The way of your justice be followed
by peoples of the world!
Your heavenly will be done
by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.
With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too great to endure, spare us,
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,
now and for ever. Amen.
HYMN #132 Then Let Us Sing “In a far-off place”
In a far-off place, Jesus comes to earth. Sheep and cattle grace the site.
As the angel songs begin, like the whisper of the wind,
nature’s hope awakes again; Jesus comes.
For the poor in heart, Jesus comes to earth. Humble shepherds start the news.
For each homeless infant born, for the meek and those who mourn,
for the weary and the worn, Jesus comes.
In our deepest night, Jesus comes to earth: radiant star to light our way.
Summer’s heat or winter’s chill, with a warm and loving will,
to a world that needs him still, Jesus comes.
WE GO INTO THE WORLD TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE
CHANGING THE LIGHT
SENDING FORTH
God of Mary and Joseph,
Help us to say yes to hope and help dreams come true.
God of the manger,
Come to us as you did the very first Christmas.
God of our Advent journeys,
Come and bless our Advent time with the great hope of your Incarnation.
HYMN #221 More Voices “I Am Walking a Path of Peace”
I am walking a path of hope, I am walking a path of hope,
I am walking a path of hope, lead me home, lead me home.
I am walking a path of hope, I am walking a path of hope,
I am walking a path of hope, lead me home, lead me home.
This service of worship was initially prepared by Together We Worship and has been revised to fit practices of Wetaskiwin First United Church. Thanks to Rev. Greg Powell, James Bay United, Victoria for the sermon and Rev. Leigh Sinclair, St. David’s United, Leduc, AB for the liturgy.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INDIGENOUS TERRITORY
First United Church is grounded on the traditional lands of the Nehiyawewin, people of the Sundance Culture in the Battle River watershed, which is a part of the North Saskatchewan River basin in the Metis homeland.
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather to worship the Holy One, the image of the invisible God.
In Christ, all things are created and held together in love.
We come before the One whose power is not domination but compassion.
Whose glory is revealed in mercy and forgiveness.
Come, people of God, into the presence of the Living Christ.
We come to worship the One who reigns among us in peace.
OPENING PRAYER
Loving Christ, You are the image of the unseen God, the One through whom all things are created and made whole. You reign through mercy, not might. Open our hearts to your presence today. Renew us, unite us, and fill us with peace, so that our worship reflects your love. Amen.
HYMN #145 More Voices “Draw the Circle Wide”
Refrain Draw the circle wide. Draw it wider still.
Let this be our song, no one stands alone,
Standing side by side, draw the circle wide.
God the still point of the circle, round whom all creation turns.
Nothing lost but held forever in God’s gracious arms. Refrain
Let our hearts touch far horizons, so encompass great and small;
Let our loving know no borders, faithful to God’s call. Refrain
Let the dreams we dream be larger, than we’ve ever dreamed before;
Let the dream of Christ be in us, open every door. Refrain
PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you
And also with you.
PRAYER FOR TRANSFORMATION
Loving Christ, you reign with mercy and truth, yet we often follow the ways of fear and pride. Forgive us when we turn from your love
and forget your call to peace. Renew us by your Spirit and make us whole again. In your grace we are forgiven; in your love we are made new. Amen.
THEME TIME “The Circle of Caring & Sharing”
HYMN #183 More Voices “I’m Gonna Shout, Shout”
I’m gonna shout, shout, shout out my love for Jesus, for Jesus!
I’m gonna shout, shout, shout out my love for God’s most holy child!
For whatever I might do today, at home at school at work at play,
I’ve got Jesus’ love deep down inside of me!
I’m gonna shout, shout, shout out my love for Jesus, for Jesus!
I’m gonna shout, shout, shout out my love for God’s most holy child!
For whatever I might do today, at home at school at work at play,
I’ve got Jesus’ love deep down inside of me!
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S VOICE
Loving God, you speak to us in so many ways.
Speak to us now through the reading of the scriptures.
FOCUS SCRIPTURES
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
This is the trustworthy witness of God’s faithful people through the ages
The divine word to us today. Amen.
SERMON – Rev. Melody Duncanson-Hales
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND IN FAITH AND HOPE
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
MISSION AND SERVICE STORY “Together in Prayer and Solidarity”
HYMN #56 Songs for a Gospel People “God, whose giving knows no ending”
God, whose giving knows no ending from your rich and endless store:
nature’s wonder, Jesus’ wisdom, costly cross, grave’s shattered door;
gifted by you, we turn to you, off’ring up ourselves in praise;
thankful song shall rise forever, gracious Donor of our days.
Skills and time are ours for pressing t’ward the goals of Christ, your Son:
peace and justice for all peoples, earth restored, the Church made one.
Now direct our daily labour, lest we strive for self alone;
born with talents, make us servants fit to answer at your throne.
Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain thro’ pow’rs your grace conferred;
ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the Gospel word.
Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ’s ageless call,
healing, teaching and reclaiming, serving you by loving all.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
… We pray these things in the name of Christ, each in the language of our hearts:
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come. Your 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 Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen
WE GO INTO THE WORLD TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE
CHANGING THE LIGHT
SENDING FORTH
HYMN #212 More Voices “Sent out in Jesus’ Name”
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
The angels cannot change a world of hurt and pain
into a world of love, of justice and of peace.
The task is ours to do, to set it really free.
O, help us to obey, and carry out your will.
This service of worship was initially prepared by Together We Worship and has been revised to fit practices of Wetaskiwin First United Church. Thanks to Rev. Melody Duncanson-Hales, Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils, for the liturgy and the sermon.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS TERRITORY
First United Church is grounded on the traditional lands of the Nehiyawewin, people of the Sundance Culture in the Battle River watershed, which is a part of the North Saskatchewan River basin in the Metis homeland.
We gather with gratitude for their stewardship of this land and we acknowledge that we too are treaty people, called to live with respect in Creation as we undertake our responsibilities as members of Treaty Six.
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 98)
O Sing to the Lord a new song,
For God has done marvelous things!
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Break forth in joyful shouts of praise!
Let all creation reveal God’s glory
Let us attend to creation’s God-songs!
For God is coming in justice, love, and righteousness.
Come, let us worship the Lord!
OPENING PRAYER
HYMN #371 Voices United “Open My Eyes, That I May See”
Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear
Voices of truth thou sendest clear;
And while the wave-notes fall on my ear,
Everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my mouth, and let me bear
Gladly the warm truth everywhere;
Open my heart and let me prepare
Love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit Divine!
PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you
And also with you.
PRAYER FOR TRANSFORMATION
THEME TIME
HYMN #382 Voices United “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew,
That I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do.
Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure,
Until my will is one with thine, to do and to endure.
Breath one me, breath of God, till I am wholly thine,
Until this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine.
Breathe on me, breath of God, so shall I never die,
But live with thee the perfect life of thine eternity.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S VOICE
Loving God, you speak to us in so many ways.
Speak to us now through the reading of the scriptures.
FOCUS SCRIPTURE
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
This is the trustworthy witness of God’s faithful people through the ages
The divine word to us today. Amen.
SERMON – Rev. Michelle Slater
HYMN #356 Voices United “Seek Ye First the Kingdom”
Seek ye first he kingdom of God and God’s righteousness;
And all these things shall be added unto you. Hallelu, hallelujah!
Ask and it shall be given unto you; seek and you shall find;
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Hallelu, hallelujah!
We do not live by bread alone, but by every word
That proceeds from the mouth of God. Hallelu, hallelujah!
MISSION AND SERVICE STORY “From Sleepless Nights to Shared Strength”
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND IN FAITH AND HOPE
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
HYMN #543 Voices United “We Give Thee But Thine Own”
We give thee but thine own,
what e’er the gift may be;
all that we have is thine alone,
a trust, O God, from thee.
May we thy bounties thus
a stewards true receive,
and gladly, as thou blessest us,
to thee our first-fruits give.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
…we pray together as Jesus taught us, each in the language of our hearts:
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come. Your 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 Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen
WE GO INTO THE WORLD TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE
CHANGING THE LIGHT
SENDING FORTH
HYMN #212 More Voices “Sent out in Jesus’ Name”
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
The angels cannot change a world of hurt and pain
into a world of love, of justice and of peace.
The task is ours to do, to set it really free.
O, help us to obey, and carry out your will.
This service of worship was initially prepared by Together We Worship and has been revised to fit practices of Wetaskiwin First United Church. Thanks to Rev. Aaron Miller, University Hill United, Vancouver for the Liturgy and Rev. Michelle Slater from Oak Bay United, BC for the sermon.
First United Church is grounded on the traditional lands of the Nehiyawewin, people of the Sundance Culture in the Battle River watershed, which is a part of the North Saskatchewan River basin in the Metis homeland.
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
HYMN #145 More Voices “Draw the Circle Wide”
Refrain Draw the circle wide. Draw it wider still.
Let this be our song, no one stands alone,
Standing side by side, draw the circle wide.
God the still point of the circle, round whom all creation turns.
Nothing lost but held forever in God’s gracious arms. Refrain
Let our hearts touch far horizons, so encompass great and small;
Let our loving know no borders, faithful to God’s call. Refrain
Let the dreams we dream be larger, than we’ve ever dreamed before;
Let the dream of Christ be in us, open every door. Refrain
CALL TO WORSHIP
God welcomes us here,
whether we come from around the corner or from far away.
God rejoices that we are here,
Just like a loving parent embracing a long-lost child.
God celebrates that we are here,
That we have come to be together again.
Let us lift our hearts and voices to God whose love knows no bounds.
Let us worship God!
PASTORAL AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
…we join together and pray the words He taught us, each in the language of our hearts…
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come. Your 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 Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen
HYMN #98 More Voices “Like a River of Tears”
Like a river of tears your love pours upon us;
Like a sunshine of blessing your grace will sustain us;
Like a star-studded sky your spirit shines o’er us,
renewing our spirits with courage and faith.
Like a bird in free flight by windows around us;
Like a wind in the forest that breathes life among us;
Like a phoenix that’s rising from ashes around us,
renewing our spirits with vision and grace.
Like a pillar of cloud you promise to guide us;
Like a bright fiery bush you come to speak to us;
Like a calm cooling breeze your spirit breathes in us;
renewing our spirits with loving embrace.
Like a lover’s caress your spirit revives us;
Like a song of the soul you come to be with us;
Like a prayer of the heart you heal and restore us,
renewing our spirits, the future to face.
PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you
And also, with you.
OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 22: 6-12
Psalm 145 (Refrain p. 866 VU) Part Two
Refrain We praise you, O God: we bless your holy name.
Every day we will bless you
and praise your name forever.
O God, you are great and highly to be praised;
your greatness is beyond all measure.
One generation shall praise your works to another,
and declare your marvelous deeds.
I will speak of your splendour and glory,
and all your wonderful works. Refrain
You, God, are righteous in all your ways,
and loving in all your deeds.
You are near to all who call to you,
to all who call on you in truth.
You fulfil the desire of those who revere you;
you hear their cry and you save them.
You watch over all who love you,
but the wicked you will destroy.
My mouth will speak your praise, O god.
Let every creature bless your holy name forever. Refrain
CHILDREN’S TIME
GODLY PLAY
HYMN #229 Voices United “God of the Sparrow”
God of the sparrow, God of the whale, God of the swirling stars,
how does the creature say Awe? How does the creature say praise?
God of the earthquake, God of the storm, God of the trumpet blast,
How does the creature cry Woe? How does the creature cry Save?
God of the rainbow, God of the cross, God of the empty grave,
How does the creature say Grace? How does the creature say Thanks?
God of the hungry, God of the sick, God of the prodigal,
How does the creature say Care? How does the creature say Life?
God of the neighbour, God of the foe, God of the pruning hook?
How does the creature say Love? How does the creature say Peace?
God of the ages, God near at hand, God of the loving heart,
How do your children say Joy? How do your children say Home?
INVITATION TO OFFERING
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. (Hebrews 13:16).
MISSION AND SERVICE STORY “Travel and Transformation”
HYMN #56 Songs for a Gospel People “God, whose giving knows no ending” Verse 3
Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain thro’ pow’rs your grace conferred;
ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the Gospel word.
Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ’s ageless call,
healing, teaching and reclaiming, serving you by loving all.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S VOICE
Loving God, you speak to us in so many ways.
Speak to us now through the reading of the scriptures.
FOCUS SCRIPTURES
Ephesians 6: 18-20
Mark 9:33-37
MESSAGE
Rev. Dr. Lloyd Nyarota “The Daily Prayer”
HYMN #48 More Voices “I Can Feel You Near Me God (Jump for Joy)”
I can feel you near me God I can feel you near
Yes I know you’re with me God I feel you here
I can feel you near me God I can feel you near
Yes I know you’re with me God Heaven is here.
Refrain And I’ll jump for joy I’m singing Alleluia
Jump for joy for you I will jump for joy
I’m singing alleluia Jump for joy for you.
I can feel you loving me yes I know you care
God I know you’re loving me always everywhere,
I can feel you loving me yes I know you care
God I know you’re loving me I know you’re there. Refrain
COMMUNION
Our Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to our God
Let us give thanks to the Christ of all.
It is great to give God thanks and praise.
…It is God’s and Jesus is our host…
Thanks be to God!
…with all the voices in heaven and on earth, we join to sing your praise…
HYMN #203 More Voices “Holy, Holy, Holy”
O holy, holy, holy God, O God of time and space
All earth and sea and sky above bear witness to your grace.
Hosanna in the highest heaven, creation sings your praise.
And blessed is the One who comes and bears your name always!
…Let us declare the story of our faith…
HYMN #204 More Voices “Memorial Acclamation”
Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen, Christ will come again!
Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen, Christ will come again!
…Here are the gifts of God for the people of God…
HYMN #205 More Voices “Great Amen”
Amen, amen, O Holy One! Hosanna and Amen!
Amen, amen, O Holy One, Hosanna and Amen!
Come for all is ready at this welcome table. The gifts of God for the people of God.
The bread of life – the cup of the new covenant – joy, love, forgiveness
Thanks be to God.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
For the bread we have eaten, for the juice we have tasted, for the gifts we have received, we thank you God. As stewards of the story, as walkers on Christ’s Way, we are gifted and called to the responsibility to share. We have learned together, we have feasted together, and now we go forth, united by God’s Spirit, to live this amazing story: Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Light! Amen
HYMN #212 More Voices “Sent out in Jesus’ Name”
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
The angels cannot change a world of hurt and pain into a world of love, of justice and of peace.
The task is ours to do, to set it really free. O, help us to obey, and carry out your will.
WE GO INTO THE WORLD TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE
CHANGING THE LIGHT
SENDING FORTH
HYMN #212 More Voices “Sent out in Jesus’ name”
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now
to make the world a place in which the kingdom comes.
The angels cannot change a world of hurt and pain into a world of love, of justice and of peace.
The task is ours to do, to set it really free. O, help us to obey, and carry out your will.
This service of worship was initially prepared by Together We Worship and has been revised to fit practices of Wetaskiwin First United Church. Thanks to Together We Worship for the main Liturgy and to Rev. Leigh Sinclair for the Communion Liturgy.