SundayBulletins - Port Williams United Baptist Church

Sunday, May 16, 2010

10:00 a.m.

Ascension

Welcome to Port Williams United Baptist Church today.

We pray you will find our fellowship warm and our worship meaningful. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book

(at the back of the sanctuary)

or to fill out a Visitor Card (in the pew) before leaving.

Thank you.

WE APPROACH GOD

“Christ Ascended into Heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, and from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead” (from the Apostles’ Creed).

Ephesians 5: 15-17

15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise,

16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil.

17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Prelude “Praise the Lord on High” R.Sawyer Robert Rushton

* Welcoming Each Other Rev. Liz Johnson

Announcements

Prayer and Preparation

WE PRAISE GOD

Call to Worship

* Hymn of Praise “All hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” 334

* Prayer of Approach

Responsive Reading Psalm 47 (page 771, VU)

Ministry in Music “A Canon of Praise” N.Sleeth Sanctuary Choir

* Children’s Hymn “Jesus’ Hands were Kind Hands” (v. 1) 570

* Children’s Story “Our Hands”

* Children’s Hymn “Jesus’ Hands were Kind Hands” (v. 2) 570

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD

The Offering “I Call to Thee” J.S.Bach

* Offertory Prayer

“Grant Us, God, the Grace of Giving” 540

Grant Us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,

That ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully. Amen.

Preparation for Prayer “We are One” 402

We are one as we come, as we come, joyful to be here,

In the praise on our lips there’s a sense that God is near.

We are one as we sing, as we seek, we are found;

and we share warmth in God’s embrace as we pray together

in this place.

Prayers of the People of God

* Hymn of Preparation “Be Thou My Vision” 642

GOD SPEAKS TO US

The Scriptures Davina Melanson

Epistle Lessons: Acts 1: 1-11 (p.90, NT)

Ephesians 5: 8-17 (p.150, NT)

James 4: 13-15 (p.181,NT)

Sermon: “Living in the Dash”

GOD SENDS US FORTH

* Hymn of Response “Will You Come and Follow Me” 567

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “God Be With You” (verse 1) 422

God be with you till we meet again;

loving counsels guide, uphold you,

with a shepherd's care enfold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet;

till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude

Postlude “What A Friend” C.C.Converse

* indicates that the congregation is invited to stand

HOW DO YOU LIVE YOUR DASH? by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning…to the end.

He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth…
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars…the house…the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard…
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile…
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy’s being read
With your life’s actions to rehash…
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash? Copyright 1996,1998

Sunday, May 9, 2010

10:00 a.m.

Mothers’ Day - Easter VI

Welcome to Port Williams United Baptist Church today.

We pray you will find our fellowship warm and our worship meaningful. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book

(at the back of the sanctuary)

or to fill out a Visitor Card (in the pew) before leaving.

Thank you.

WE APPROACH GOD

Into a precious vessel

God pours tenderness and love.

An understanding heart

And all the joy a child dreams of…

He gives her His compassion

And a kindness like no other

Then wraps her in His quiet strength

And gently calls her

MOTHER

By Bonnie Jensen.

What a joyful day!!!

A day to celebrate the mothering instincts in all of us.

Prelude “Andante Tranquillo” G.Whiting Robert Rushton

* Welcoming Each Other Rev. Liz Johnson

Announcements

Prayer and Preparation

WE PRAISE GOD

Call to Worship

* Hymn of Praise “Joyful. Joyful” 232

* Prayer of Approach

Responsive Reading The Beatitudes (Matt. 5:3-10) (back page)

Ministry in Music “Sleep My Child” Welsh Children’s Choir

* Children’s Hymn “Jesus Friend of Little Children” (v. 1&2) 340

* Children’s Story “Special People in Your Life”

* Children’s Hymn “Jesus Friend of Little Children” (v. 3) 340

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD

The Offering “Where Shall I Flee” J.S.Bach

* Offertory Prayer Doxology

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow” 541

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

praise God, all creatures high and low;

give thanks to God in love made known:

Creator, Word and Spirit, One.

Preparation for Prayer

“Lord Listen to your Children Praying” 400

Lord, listen to your children praying,

Lord, send your Spirit in this place;

Lord, listen to your children praying,

send us love, send us power, send us grace!

Prayers of the People of God

* Hymn of Preparation “Faith of Our Mothers” (tune of 580)

Faith of our mothers, living still, In cradle song and bedtime prayer; In nursery lore and fireside love, Thy presence still pervades the air:

Faith of our mothers, living faith, We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, loving faith, Fount of our childhood's trust and grace, Oh, may thy consecration prove Source of a finer, nobler race:

Faith of our mothers, loving faith, We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, For youthful longing, youthful doubt, How blurred our vision, blind our way Thy providential care without:

Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, Christian faith In truth beyond our stumbling creeds, Lead us in service and save the Church, And breathe thy spirit thro' our deeds;

Faith of our mothers, Christian Faith, We will be true to thee till death.

GOD SPEAKS TO US

The Scriptures Carol Buckley

Hebrew Lesson: Deuteronomy 32: 10-12 (p.146, OT)

Gospel Lesson: Luke 13: 31-34 (p.58, NT)

Sermon: “Mothering”

GOD SENDS US FORTH

* Hymn of Response “Great is Thy Faithfulness” 288

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “God Be With You” (verse 1) 422

God be with you till we meet again;

loving counsels guide, uphold you,

with a shepherd's care enfold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet;

till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude

Postlude “Jesus Loves the Little Children”

* indicates that the congregation is invited to stand

The Beatitudes (Matt. 5:3-10)

LEADER Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

PEOPLE Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

LEADER Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

PEOPLE Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

LEADER Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

PEOPLE Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

LEADER Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

PEOPLE Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

10:00 a.m.

Easter V

Welcome to Port Williams United Baptist Church today.

We pray you will find our fellowship warm and our worship meaningful. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book

(at the back of the sanctuary)

or to fill out a Visitor Card (in the pew) before leaving.

Thank you.

WE APPROACH GOD

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious

or boastful or arrogant or rude.

It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;

it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never ends.

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three;

and the greatest of these is love.

1 Cor. 13:4-8a, 13

Prelude Robert Rushton

* Welcoming Each Other Rev. Liz Johnson

Announcements

Prayer and Preparation

WE PRAISE GOD

Call to Worship

* Hymn of Praise “Love Divine ,All Loves Excelling” 333

* Prayer of Approach

Responsive Reading Psalm 148 (Page 871)

Ministry in Music “Four Hugs a Day” Children’s Choir

* Children’s Hymn “In the Bulb there is a Flower” (verse 1) 703

* Children’s Story “Sheep of the Fold”

* Children’s Hymn “In the Bulb there is a Flower” (verse 2&3) 703

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD

The Offering

* Offertory Prayer Doxology

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow” 541

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

praise God, all creatures high and low;

give thanks to God in love made known:

Creator, Word and Spirit, One.

Preparation for Prayer

“Lord Listen to your Children Praying” 400

Lord, listen to your children praying,

Lord, send your Spirit in this place;

Lord, listen to your children praying,

send us love, send us power, send us grace!

Prayers of the People of God

* Hymn of Preparation

“They will Know We are Christians by Our Love” (Insert)

GOD SPEAKS TO US

The Scriptures

Epistle Lesson: Acts II: 1-18

Gospel Lesson: John 13: 31-35

Sermon: “They will know us by our love”

GOD SENDS US FORTH

* Hymn for Communion

“Let Us Break Bread Together” (v.1&2) 480

Communion

* Hymn of Departure

“Let Us Break Bread Together” (v.3) 480

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “God Be With You” (verse 1) 422

God be with you till we meet again;

loving counsels guide, uphold you,

with a shepherd's care enfold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet;

till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude

Postlude

* indicates that the congregation is invited to stand

GFaith Grows

See that tiny little blossom, that knows not a single care
As it lifts its petals toward the sun and blows freely in the air.

It pictures what my faith is like trusting fully in my Lord
Walking with my hand in His and grounded in His Word.

The stem that holds my life upright above the grime of this old world is rooted in God s faithfulness
And guarded as a pearl.

The leaves so green and beautiful depict His amazing Grace
The blossom, moving, full of joy, reflects the image of His face.

He loves my life, He loves my soul, and keeps them safe from harm, through the trials and circumstance
I feel no real alarm.

As I grow He molds me like His Son, with the utmost love
Preparing me to join them both In glory up above.

~ Joyce Guy

Sunday, April 25, 2010

10:00 a.m.

Easter IV

Welcome to Port Williams United Baptist Church today.

We pray you will find our fellowship warm and our worship meaningful. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book

(at the back of the sanctuary)

or to fill out a Visitor Card (in the pew) before leaving.

Thank you.

WE APPROACH GOD

The King of Love my Shepherd is. Whose goodness faileth never,

I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine forever.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought me,

And on His shoulder gently laid,

And home, rejoicing, brought me.

And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never;

Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise

Within Thy house forever.

Sir Henry William Baker

Prelude Robert Rushton

* Welcoming Each Other Rev. Liz Johnson

Announcements

Prayer and Preparation

WE PRAISE GOD

Call to Worship

* Hymn of Praise “O Lord My God” 238

* Prayer of Approach

Responsive Reading Psalm 23 (Back Cover)

Ministry in Music “Four Hugs a Day” Children’s Choir

* Children’s Hymn “Rejoice the Lord is King” (verse 1&2) 213

* Children’s Story “Sheep of the Fold”

* Children’s Hymn “Rejoice the Lord is King” (verse 1&2) 213

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD

The Offering

* Offertory Prayer “Grant Us, God, the Grace of Giving” 540

Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,

that ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully. Amen.

Preparation for Prayer “We Are One” 402

We are one as we come, as we come, joyful to be here,

in the praise on our lips there's a sense that God is near.

We are one as we sing, as we seek, we are found; and we share warmth in God's embrace

as we pray together in this place.

Prayers of the People of God

* Hymn of Preparation “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” (insert)

GOD SPEAKS TO US

The Scriptures

Gospel Lessons: John 10: 11-15, 22-30

Sermon: “My Sheep Listen”

GOD SENDS US FORTH

* Hymn of Response “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” 670

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “God Be With You” (verse 1) 422

God be with you till we meet again;

loving counsels guide, uphold you,

with a shepherd's care enfold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet;

till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude

Postlude

* indicates that the congregation is invited to stand

Psalm 23 (KJV)

LEADER: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

PEOPLE: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth

me beside the still waters.

LEADER: He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of

righteousness for his name's sake.

PEOPLE: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of

death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod

and thy staff they comfort me.

LEADER: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine

enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup

runneth over.

PEOPLE: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days

of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for

ever.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

10:00 a.m.

Easter III

Welcome to Port Williams United Baptist Church today.

We pray you will find our fellowship warm and our worship meaningful. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book

(at the back of the sanctuary)

or to fill out a Visitor Card (in the pew) before leaving.

Thank you.

WE APPROACH GOD

Disturbing stranger,

you call and we follow.

You call, and we leave behind

the nets of our past lives;

the things that bound us and held us;

our old selves and our regrets.

For calling us and disturbing us,

for surprising us and making us new,

for nurturing us toward wholeness,

we thank you, Lord. Amen.

Prelude Christianne Rushton

* Welcoming Each Other Rev. Dave Ogilvie

Announcements

Silent Prayer and Preparation

WE PRAISE GOD

Call to Worship

* Hymn of Praise “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You” 232

* Prayer of Approach

Children’s Story

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD

The Baptismal Hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

1. I have decided to follow Jesus;

I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.

Believer’s Baptism Joshua Beckett

2. The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.

3. Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?

No turning back, no turning back.

Responsive Reading “New Life in Christ” Mike Gill

LEADER: As God has called you, live up to your calling.

PEOPLE: Be humble always, gentle,

and patient too.

LEADER: Be forbearing with one another, and charitable.

PEOPLE: Spare no effort to make fast with bonds

of peace, the unity which the Spirit gives.

LEADER: There is one body and one Spirit; as there is

Also one hope held out in God’s call to you;

PEOPLE: One Lord, one faith, one baptism;

LEADER: One God and Father of all,

PEOPLE: who is over all and through all and in all.

LEADER: Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you,

no one can see the kingdom of God

without being born from above."

PEOPLE: “No one can enter the kingdom of God

without being born of water and Spirit.”

LEADER: As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved,

clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,

humility, meekness, and patience.

PEOPLE: Bear with one another and, if anyone has

a complaint against another, forgive each

other; just as the Lord has forgiven you,

so you also must forgive.

LEADER: Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which

binds everything together in perfect harmony.

PEOPLE: And let the peace of Christ rule in your

hearts, to which indeed you were called

in the one body. And be thankful.

LEADER: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly;

teach and admonish one another in all wisdom;

and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms,

hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

ALL: And whatever you do, in word or deed,

do everything in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God

the Father through him. Amen!

The Offering

* Offertory Prayer “Grant Us, God, the Grace of Giving” 540

Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,

that ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully. Amen.

Preparation for Prayer “We Are One” 402

We are one as we come, as we come, joyful to be here,

in the praise on our lips there's a sense that God is near.

We are one as we sing, as we seek, we are found; and we share warmth in God's embrace

as we pray together in this place.

Prayers of the People of God

Ministry in Music “The Road Home” S. Paulus Sanctuary Choir

* Communion Hymn “As We Gather at Your Table” 457

Reception of a New Member

PASTOR: Hear the words of our Lord, who said: “You did not choose me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go

and bear fruit, fruit that will last.” (John 15: 16)

And “Everyone who acknowledges me before others,

I also will acknowledge before God.” (Luke 12: 8)

Joshua Beckett, do you affirm your faith in God as

your Creator, in Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord,

and in the Holy Spirit as your strength?

NEW MEMBER: I do.

PASTOR: Do you promise to participate fully in the life and

mission of Port Williams United Baptist Church - this

family of God’s people, sharing regularly in the worship

of God and the study of scripture, and enlisting in the

work of this congregation as it serves our community

and our world?

NEW MEMBER: I do.

PASTOR: Thank you for these important affirmations and for expressing your commitment. Let us, as a church family, extend our welcome to Josh and affirm our mutual ministry. Would you please stand?

PEOPLE: We affirm you, Josh, with joy, as a full member in the common life of this church. We promise you our companionship and prayers as we share the journey of faith and the hopes and labours of the Church of Jesus Christ. May God help us all to grow in knowledge and in love. And together may we be true witnesses of God's saving grace through Jesus Christ. Amen.

(The congregation is seated.)

The Right Hand of Fellowship is extended.

GOD SPEAKS TO US

The Scriptures

Gospel Lesson: John 21: 1 - 19 (p. 88, NT)

Sermon: “Follow”

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

GOD SENDS US FORTH

* Hymn of Response “Will You Come and Follow Me?” 567

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “God Be With You” (verse 1) 422

God be with you till we meet again;

loving counsels guide, uphold you,

with a shepherd's care enfold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet;

till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude

Postlude

* indicates that the congregation is invited to stand

* * *

Sunday, April 11, 2010

10:00 a.m.

Easter II

Welcome to Port Williams United Baptist Church today.

We pray you will find our fellowship warm and our worship meaningful. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book

(at the back of the sanctuary)

or to fill out a Visitor Card (in the pew) before leaving.

Thank you.

WE APPROACH GOD

Put your hand, Thomas,

in the hand of a child refugee.

Place your hand, Thomas,

on the shoulder of a grieving mother.

Touch, Thomas, the gaping wounds of my world.

Reach out your hands, Thomas,

and place them at the side of the poor,

the war weary, the homeless.

Grasp my hands, Thomas, and believe.

Amen.

Prelude Christianne Rushton

* Welcoming Each Other Rev. Dave Ogilvie

Announcements

Silent Prayer and Preparation

WE PRAISE GOD

Call to Worship

* Hymn of Praise “The Day of Resurrection” 164

* Prayer of Approach

Responsive Reading Psalm 150 [back cover]

Ministry in Music Sanctuary Choir

* Children’s Hymn “Joy Comes With the Dawn” (verse 1) 166

* Children’s Story

* Children’s Hymn “Joy Comes With the Dawn” (verses 2 & 3) 166

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD

The Offering

* Offertory Prayer “Grant Us, God, the Grace of Giving” 540

Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,

that ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully. Amen.

Preparation for Prayer “We Are One” 402

We are one as we come, as we come, joyful to be here,

in the praise on our lips there's a sense that God is near.

We are one as we sing, as we seek, we are found; and we share warmth in God's embrace

as we pray together in this place.

Prayers of the People of God

* Hymn of Preparation “The Risen Christ” 168

GOD SPEAKS TO US

The Scriptures Valerie Kennie

Epistle Lesson: Acts 5: 27 - 32 (p. 94, NT)

Gospel Lesson: John 20: 19 - 31 (p. 88, NT)

Sermon: “Faith, No Doubt”

GOD SENDS US FORTH

* Hymn of Response “You Tell Me That the Lord is Risen” 185

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “Midnight Sharpness” (verse 2) 181

Cold of winter, dark of evening,

cannot crush the light-seed sown,

flames on frozen, dew-wrapped grasses,

sparkling tears of Joy Unknown:

Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Shout O skies! Rejoice O fields!

Hallelujah! Jesus! Saviour! Let the Bells of Morning peal!

Postlude

* indicates that the congregation is invited to stand

Psalm 150

A paraphrase by Leslie F. Brandt.

LEADER: How good it is to celebrate God’s presence and to sing God's praises throughout each day!

PEOPLE: We celebrate what God has done for humanity throughout history: the creation of our world, the sun and moon, the unnumbered stars that light up our universe;

LEADER: the creatures that swim and crawl and walk and fly upon our planet; God's children, destined to enjoy these great gifts all about them.

PEOPLE: We praise God for dealing with us mere mortals: through blessings heaped upon us; through revelations and signs and wonders; in the tender love and gentle concern of God's caring for us.

LEADER: We praise God for devoted servants: who communicate God's Word; who perform God's miracles; who bring God's healing to human hurts.

PEOPLE: We celebrate God's continued blessings to our world: the flowers that bloom in glorious colour; the rains that freshen the earth; the birds that fill the air with song.

LEADER: We give thanks for God's perpetual love: for forgiveness of sins; for God's reaching out to heal and to draw all people into the circle of divine grace.

PEOPLE: We call upon all humanity to praise the Lord: those who preach, to proclaim God's love; those who sing, to glorify God's name;

LEADER: those who can shout or whistle or write or paint or dance or play musical instruments or pound on drums or ring bells,

ALL: to join in celebrating the majesty of our great and loving God! Amen!

Port Williams United Baptist Church

P.O. Box 301

Port Williams, Nova Scotia

B0P 1T0

(902) 542-3495

pwubc@ns.aliantzinc.ca

www.pwubc.org

Sunday, April 4, 2010

10:00 a.m.

WE APPROACH GOD

This new day dawns in resurrection light,

the long wilderness walk of Lent behind us,

the darkness of the cross rolled back.

We approach you now, loving God,

with renewed joy in our song,

and strengthened hope in our hearts.

We gather, we worship, we sing our alleluias,

in the name and for the sake of our living Lord,

Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Prelude Christianne Rushton

* Welcoming Each Other Dave Ogilvie

Announcements

Prayer and Preparation

WE PRAISE GOD

Call to Worship

LEADER: Easter begins in despair. Our life, our love,

our hope forever dead, crushed by a boulder,

bottled up in a cave.

PEOPLE: Who will roll away the stone?

LEADER: Easter takes us by surprise, early in the morning.

The obstacles we expect to face are removed.

Where once death and despair laid locked

in time, now the bright light of hope sprouts

wings to fly from emptiness. It is, at first, too

good to be true.

PEOPLE: Where have you laid him?

LEADER: When faced with a miracle, our first instinct

is to run.

PEOPLE: Be not afraid. You seek Jesus of Nazareth

who was crucified. He is risen; he is not

here: see the place where they laid him.

But go your way. Tell his disciples and

Peter that he goes before you into Galilee.

There you shall see him.

LEADER: Suddenly the realization dawns. It may rise as

quietly as the sun creeping over the horizon, or it

may explode like fireworks, painting the world

with dazzle. We recognize the One who was dead

as he comes to life in us.

PEOPLE: Christ is risen, risen indeed! Alleluia!

LEADER: And all who encounter the Risen One, whether

gently roused by the sunrise or surprised by the

sudden burst of joy, will join the Resurrection

Procession, one by one, slipping into step, some of

us singing, some of us silently soaking it in, and all

of us feeling like dancing.

ALL: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Risen indeed!

* Hymn of Praise “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” 155

* Prayer of Approach

Responsive Reading Psalm 118 (selected verses)

LEADER: O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his steadfast love endures forever!

PEOPLE: The LORD is my strength and my might;

he has become my salvation.

LEADER: There are glad songs of victory

in the tents of the righteous:

"The right hand of the LORD does valiantly; the right hand of the LORD is exalted.

PEOPLE: I shall not die, but I shall live,

and recount the deeds of the LORD.

LEADER: Open to me the gates of righteousness,

that I may enter through them

and give thanks to the LORD.

PEOPLE: The stone that the builders rejected

has become the chief cornerstone.

LEADER: This is the Lord's doing;

it is marvelous in our eyes.

PEOPLE: This is the day that the LORD has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

LEADER: O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,

PEOPLE: for his steadfast love endures forever.

ALL: Alleluia! Amen!

Ministry in Music “Sing We Alleluia”

Sanctuary Choir, and guests

* Children’s Hymn “In the Bulb…” (verse 1) 703

Children’s Story

* Children’s Hymn “In the Bulb…” (verses 2 & 3) 703

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD

The Offering

* Offertory Prayer “Grant Us, God, the Grace of Giving” 540

Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,

that ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully. Amen.

Preparation for Prayer “We Are One” 402

We are one as we come, as we come, joyful to be here,

in the praise on our lips there's a sense that God is near.

We are one as we sing, as we seek, we are found; and we share warmth in God's embrace

as we pray together in this place.

Prayers of the People of God

Hymn of Preparation “Thine is the Glory” 173

GOD SPEAKS TO US

The Scriptures Nicole Veinotte

Epistle Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15: 19 – 26 (p. 135, NT)

Gospel Lesson: Luke 24: 1 - 12 (p. 68, NT)

Sermon: “Easter Stones”

GOD SENDS US FORTH

* Hymn of Response “This Joyful Eastertide” 177

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “Midnight Sharpness” (verse 2) 181

Cold of winter, dark of evening,

cannot crush the light-seed sown,

flames on frozen, dew-wrapped grasses,

sparkling tears of Joy Unknown:

Christ is risen! Christ is risen!

Shout O skies! Rejoice O fields!

Hallelujah! Jesus! Saviour!

Let the Bells of Morning peal!

Postlude

Port Williams

United Baptist Church

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Maundy Thursday

P.O. Box 301

Port Williams, Nova Scotia

B0P 1T0

(902) 542-3495

pwubc@ns.aliantzinc.ca

The Communion of the Upper Room

Musical Prelude

A Word of Welcome Dave Ogilvie

Scripture: Luke 22: 7 - 13 Gabrielle Lazaric

Invitation

Come, now is the time to worship;

Come, now is the time to give your heart.

Come, just as you are to worship;

Come, just as you are before your God, come. (repeat)

One day every tongue will confess you are God;

One day every knee will bow.

Still, the greatest treasure remains

For those who gladly choose you now.

Call to Worship:

CORY: You who call upon the name of Christ, we are

gathered to recall the story of the night in which

he was betrayed. Are you prepared to encounter,

around this table, the One whose life was poured out

for you?

PEOPLE: By the grace of God, we are.

ZACH: Are you able to watch with Jesus at prayer in the

garden, indeed to struggle yourselves to be in

unity with God’s will?

PEOPLE: By the grace of God, we are.

KAYLEB: Will you follow Jesus faithfully, even into the night

of betrayal?

PEOPLE: By the grace of God, we will.

JOSH: Then let us praise God, even in this hour of

impending darkness. Let us pray together:

ALL: Gracious God, we gather this evening as friends

gathered with Jesus in an upper room long ago.

We come bearing the marks of a bitter and broken

world. We come with dry and thirsty spirits.

Remind us, in the breaking of bread, of our need

and of your sufficiency. Refresh us and make us

whole with the cup of your forgiveness. Draw us

nearer to each other in mutual service and closer to

you in the covenant of faithfulness and

thanksgiving. As the night advances, deepen in us

a sense of your steadfast love for us in Jesus Christ,

our friend and redeemer. Amen.

Songs of Praise

Called By Earth and Sky

Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high.

This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life sanctified,

Called by earth and sky.

1. Precious these waters, endless seas,

deep ocean’s dream, waters of healing,

rivers of rain, the wash of love again.

2. Precious this gift, the air we breathe;

wind born and free. Breath of the Spirit,

blow through this place, our gathering and our grace.

3. Precious these mountains, ancient sands;

vast fragile land. Seeds of our wakening,

rooted and strong, Creation’s faithful song.

4. Precious the fire that lights our way,

bright dawning day. Fire of passion,

sorrows undone, our faith and justice one.

My Shepherd is the Lord (Psalm 23)

1. The Lord is my shepherd,

my shield and my stronghold,

Defending me soundly, redeeming my shame.

He will answer my call 'til the fall of the mountains

And cities, he's true to his name.

Alleluia, Alleluia, the Lord is my shepherd

and ever the same.

Alleluia, Alleluia, the Lord is my shepherd,

He's true to his name.

2. If I walk in the valley of darkness the shadow of death

Then no fear will I have, you are there;

With your staff and your rod,

O my God, give me comfort

Me comfort as always you have.

3. Surely goodness and kindness will always pursue me,

My table is full now, my cup overflows;

While my head is anointed, the time is appointed,

Forever I live in the house of the Lord.

4. The Lord is my shepherd, green pastures, cool water,

He tenders me always, love ever the same;

He will answer my call 'til the fall of the mountains

And cities, he's true to his name.

Scripture: John 13: 3 - 17, 33 – 35 Cory Burgher

Hymn: A new commandment I give unto you,

That you love one another, as I have loved you;

That you love one another, as I have loved you.

By this shall all know that you are my disciples,

If you have love, one for another.

By this shall all know that you are my disciples,

If you have love, one for another.

A Meal is Shared

Scripture: Luke 22: 14 – 16, 19 – 20 Dave

Invitation to Communion

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Hymn: “Bread of Life, Feed My Soul”

1. Bread of life, feed my soul,

As the presence of the Spirit makes me whole.

Bread of life, fill my heart

With the grace and mercy you impart.

REFRAIN: I have heard your voice calling,

“Come, my friend, and share

In the feast that is laid out for you

To show how much I care.”

2. Bread of life, help me live,

A life as pure and true as Jesus did.

Bread of life, help me see

The boundless love of Christ for you and me.

The Office of Tenebrae

The Shadow of Betrayal Luke 22: 21 – 23 Gabrielle

The Shadow of Pride Luke 22: 28 - 34 Zach

The Shadow of Lethargy Luke 22: 39 - 46 Kayleb

Hymn: “Shadows Gather” (Music: EVERLASTING LOVE)

1. Shadows gather, deep and cold;

lamplight flickers, fades and fails.

Lord, you know what daybreak holds:

thorns and beatings, cross and nails.

You will be denied, betrayed

when the rooster wakes the sun.

Yet you kneel alone and pray,

“Not my will, but thine be done.”

2. In the watches of the night,

in the hour when darkness reigns,

In the grief that has no light,

in the time of fear and pain,

Then we hold fast to your way,

to the vict’ry you have won.

Jesus, teach us how to pray,

“Not my will, but thine be done.”

The Shadow of Desertion Luke 22: 47 – 54a Josh

The Shadow of Lies Luke 22: 54b - 57 Cory

The Shadow of Denial Luke 22: 58 - 62 Josh

The Hymn “Bitter Was the Night”

1. Bitter was the night,

Thought the cock would crow for ever.

Bitter was the night, before the break of day.

2. Saw you passing by,

Told them all I didn't know you.

Bitter was the night, before the break of day.

3. Told them all a lie,

And I told it three times over.

Bitter was the night, before the break of day.

4. Bitter was the night,

Thought there'd never be a morning.

Bitter was the night, before the break of day.

5. Bitter was the night,

Thought the cock would crow for ever.

Bitter was the night, before the break of day.

Extinguishing the Christ Candle

The Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

1. When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss,

And pour contempt on all my pride.

2. See from his head, his hands, his feet,

Sorrow and love flow mingled down!

Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,

Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

3. Were the whole realm of nature mine,

That were a present far too small:

Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all.

The Hope of Resurrection Luke 18: 31 – 34a Cory

Relighting the Christ Candle

Prayer of Consecration:

Loving God, we thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ

to be the Saviour of the world. We thank you for the

mystery of your love as revealed to us in the cross.

We cannot begin to understand all that the cross means,

but we feel your hand upon us as we stand in its shadow,

and we find ourselves moved to give ourselves afresh

to you. Love so amazing, so divine, demands our lives,

our souls, our all. Take our lives, our souls, our all and use

us in your ministry of reconciliation to a world deeply in

need of love and mercy and justice and peace. Lord, here

we are as your disciples. Send us out into this dark night

to keep vigil at the cross, and to wait and hope and pray

for resurrection. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Benediction

Please depart in silence...

What is ‘Maundy Thursday?’

Christians remember Maundy Thursday as the day of the Last Supper when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and established the ceremony of Communion. The night of Maundy Thursday is when Jesus was betrayed in the garden of Gethsemane by Judas.

The word 'maundy' comes from the command given by Christ at the Last Supper that we should love one another.

In many other countries this day is known as Holy Thursday.

In Britain, the sovereign takes part in the Ceremony of the Royal Maundy, which dates back to Edward I. The ceremony, held at Gloucester cathedral this year, sees the Queen giving Maundy Money to deserving senior citizens (one man and one woman for each year of the sovereign's age) who are usually chosen for their service to the community. They are given red and white purses containing coins made especially for the occasion.

In the 17th Century, and earlier, the King or Queen would wash the feet of the selected poor people as a gesture of humility and in remembrance of Jesus' washing the feet of the disciples. The last monarch to do this was James II.

Roman Catholic church services still feature a ceremony whereby the priest washes the feet of 12 people to commemorate Jesus washing the disciples' feet. Some other churches nowadays also have foot-washing ceremonies as part of their Maundy Thursday services. Maundy Thursday is also the day on which the Roman Catholic Church "consecrates" the supply of anointing oil to be used in ceremonies during the year at a special 'Chrism Mass'.

Ruth Taylor

Port Williams United Baptist Church

P.O. Box 301

Port Williams, Nova Scotia

B0P 1T0

(902) 542-3495