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Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:00 a.m. Lent 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 Into a dark world, a crocus comes, a benison of hope and peace, carrying within it a green heart, symbol of God’s renewing love. Come to inhabit our darkness, Lord Christ, for dark and light are alike to you. May nature’s purple candles of hope remind us of your rebirth, and lighten our journey through Lent and beyond. Amen. Prelude Christianne Rushton * Welcoming Each Other Rev. Dave Ogilvie Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation
WE PRAISE GOD Call to Worship * Hymn of Praise “For the Beauty of the Earth” [Tune at #81] 226 * Prayer of Confession [Unison] God of grace, have mercy upon us. We confess that we have often gone our own way, wandering in strange lands, far from you. And we often squander your good gifts to us. Help us to come to our senses and return to you. Enable us to receive your ready forgiveness and your lavish love. Open us to the celebration of homecoming. And may we be ever ready to share your hospitality and mercy with others. Amen. Responsive Reading Psalm 32 (selected verses) LEADER: Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
PEOPLE: Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
LEADER: While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.
PEOPLE: For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.
LEADER: Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
PEOPLE: Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them
LEADER: You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.
PEOPLE: Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the LORD. LEADER: Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
ALL: Amen!
Ministry in Music Sanctuary Choir * Children’s Hymn “As the Deer” (verse 1) 766 * Children’s Story * Children’s Hymn “As the Deer” (verses 2 & 3) 766 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 “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” 135
GOD SPEAKS TO US The Scriptures Liz Johnson Hebrew Lesson: Joshua 5: 9 - 12 (p. 152, OT) Gospel Lesson: Luke 15: 1 – 3, 11b - 32 (p. 59, NT) Sermon: “The Prodigal’s Sons”
GOD SENDS US FORTH * Hymn of Response “Come, O Fount of Every Blessing” 559 * Benediction * Choral Benediction [Tune at #436 in Voices United] Before we gain the grace that comes through loss, Before we live by more than bread and breath, Before we lift in joy an empty cross, We face with Christ the seed’s renewing death. Postlude
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Sunday, March 7, 2010 10:00 a.m. Lent 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 O God, journey with us as we remember why your Son turned his back on Galilee and strode toward Jerusalem. Journey with us, and open our eyes to see his mind, his heart, his dedication, his worries, his fears, his questions, his love, his single-mindedness, his sacrifice. May this Lent be a time of sacrifice: the making sacred of each moment, hour, and day; the making holy of our relationships, in the way of Jesus Christ, our 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 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” 288 * Prayer of Confession [Unison] Eternal God, from the beginning of time, you have called your children into communion with you. Yet, we confess, like all the rest, we have turned to our own way, and refused your love and grace. Restore us to the joy of knowing you, and of recognizing your reign among us, through Jesus Christ, bringer of your good news, our Saviour and our Lord. Amen. Responsive Reading Psalm 63: 1 - 8 LEADER: O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
PEOPLE: So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.
LEADER: Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.
PEOPLE: So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name.
LEADER: My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips when I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
PEOPLE: for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.
LEADER: My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Amen.
Ministry in Music Sanctuary Choir * Children’s Story * Children’s Hymn “Dios Esta Aqui” Dios esta aqui, Tan cierto como el aire que respiro Tan cierto como la manana se levanta Tan cierto como jo te canto y me puedes oir
Lo puedes buscar Mirando a quien esta a tu lado Lo puedes hallar Muy dentro de tu corazon
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 “Kum ba ya” – sung refrain
GOD SPEAKS TO US The Scriptures Kimberly Porter Hebrew Lesson: Habakkuk 1: 1- 4, 2: 1 - 4 (p. 676, OT) Gospel Lesson: Luke 17: 5 - 10 (p. 61, NT) Sermon: “Easy Faith, Difficult Faith” Rev. Orestes Roca Santana * Communion Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” 480 Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
GOD SENDS US FORTH * Hymn of Response “Sent Forth By God’s Blessing 481 * Benediction * Choral Benediction “We Are Walking in the Light of God” [insert] Postlude
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Worship Songs
Sent Forth By God’s Blessing
1. Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing, the people of God from this dwelling take leave. The supper is ended, O now be extended the fruits of this service in all who believe. The seed of Christ's teaching, receptive souls reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all. God's grace did invite us, God's love shall unite us to work for the kingdom and answer its call.
2. With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living, the tasks of our everyday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, embracing God's children of each tribe and race. With your feast you feed us, with your light now lead us; unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving give honour to Christ and the name that we bear.
We are Walking in the Light of God
1. We are walking in the light of God, We are walking in the light of God. We are walking in the light of God, We are walking in the light of God. We are walking, we are walking – Yes! We are walking in the light of God We are walking, we are walking – Yes! We are walking in the light of God
2. Caminemos en la luz de Dios, Caminemos en la luz de Dios. Caminemos en la luz de Dios, Caminemos en la luz de Dios. Caminemos, caminemos – Si! Caminemos en la luz de Dios; Caminemos, caminemos – Si! Caminemos en la luz de Dios.
3. We are walking in the peace of God…
4. Caminemos en la paz de Dios…
Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:00 a.m. Lent 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 As surely as the seasons unfold and spring follows winter, so surely is your steadfast love, O God. As rivers released from winter’s bondage leap joyously to the sea, melt our frozen hearts that we may worship you. Amen. Prelude Christianne Rushton * Welcoming Each Other Rev. Dave Ogilvie Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation
WE PRAISE GOD Call to Worship * Hymn of Praise “Faith of Our Fathers” 580 * Prayer of Confession [Unison] God of compassion, you know how we rebel against you. You know how we doubt, and fear, and hold back, when you call us to freedom, and to life, and to discipleship in Christ. O God, forgive us. Free us by the power of your cross, that we may serve you in faith, without fear. Grant us your peace, through Jesus Christ, who was faithful to the end. Amen. Responsive Reading Psalm 27 LEADER: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
PEOPLE: One thing I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
LEADER: For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock.
PEOPLE: Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.
LEADER: Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me! “Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, LORD, do I seek.
PEOPLE: Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger, you who have been my help. Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God of my salvation!
LEADER: I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
ALL: Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! Amen. Ministry in Music “I waited for the Lord” B.Batstone Sanc.Choir * Children’s Hymn “We are Pilgrims” (verses 1 to 3) 595 Children’s Story * Children’s Hymn “We are Pilgrims” (verses 4 to 6) 595 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 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” 663
GOD SPEAKS TO US The Scriptures Paul Veinotte Hebrew Lesson: Genesis 15: 1 – 12, 17 & 18 (p. 9, OT) Gospel Lesson: Luke 13: 31 - 35 (p. 58, NT) Sermon: “What Faith Must Be”
GOD SENDS US FORTH * Hymn of Response “Faith, While Trees…” 643 [Tune at #562 in Voices United] * Benediction * Choral Benediction [Tune at #436 in Voices United] Before we gain the grace that comes through loss, Before we live by more than bread and breath, Before we lift in joy an empty cross, We face with Christ the seed’s renewing death. Postlude
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:00 a.m. Lent I
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 God of desert and cross, accompany us through these forty days of Lent, that we may face the demons, fantasies and fears that also accompany us; so that journeying with Jesus in desert places, we may, by your mercy, renew our commitment to the way of the cross. Amen. Prelude Christianne Rushton * Welcoming Each Other Rev. Dave Ogilvie Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation
WE PRAISE GOD Call to Worship * Hymn of Praise “As the Sun With Longer Journey” 111 * Prayer of Confession [Unison] O God, you know us through and through. You know the many choices we face each day. We choose between right and wrong; we choose between greater and lesser evils; we choose what will be important to us in life. And you know that often we choose foolishly, selfishly, inappropriately. At the start of this Lenten journey, forgive us we pray. And as you strengthened Jesus to choose well when he was tempted in the wilderness, strengthen us too through your Spirit, that we might walk faithfully in your way. Amen. Ministry in Music Sanctuary Choir Responsive Reading “Lent” A poem by Ann Weems
LEADER: Lent is a time to take the time
PEOPLE: to let the power of our faith story take hold of us,
LEADER: a time to let the events get up and walk around in us,
PEOPLE: a time to intensify our living unto Christ,
LEADER: a time to hover over the thoughts of our hearts,
PEOPLE: a time to place our feet in the streets of Jerusalem
LEADER: or to walk along the sea and listen to his word,
PEOPLE: a time to touch his robe and feel the healing surge through us,
LEADER: a time to ponder, and a time to wonder...
ALL: Lent is a time to allow a fresh new taste of God! May it be so for us. Amen.
* Children’s Hymn “He Came Singing Love” (verses 1 & 2) 359 Children’s Story * Children’s Hymn “He Came Singing Love” (verses 3 & 4) 359
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 “Unto the Hills” (Psalm 121) 842
GOD SPEAKS TO US The Scriptures Valerie Kennie Hebrew Lesson: Psalm 91: 1 - 16 (p. 426, OT) Gospel Lesson: Luke 4: 1 - 13 (p. 46, NT) Sermon: “Wilderness”
GOD SENDS US FORTH * Hymn of Response “Psalm 91: On Eagle’s Wings” 808 * Benediction * Choral Benediction [Tune at #436 in Voices United] Before we gain the grace that comes through loss, Before we live by more than bread and breath, Before we lift in joy an empty cross, We face with Christ the seed’s renewing death. Postlude
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Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:00 a.m. Transfiguration
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 Living God, bless your church in the world. May we stand as a sign of hope for all, an example of your unfailing love. May we be faithfully Christ-like, responding to our mission, not counting the cost of commitment, but willingly paying the price of discipleship, and delighting in the joy of our common calling to proclaim the good news of your grace. Amen. Prelude Christianne Rushton * Welcoming Each Other Rev. Dave Ogilvie Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation
WE PRAISE GOD Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Allison Trites * Hymn of Praise “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” 264 * Prayer of Approach Responsive Reading Psalm 99 [insert] Ministry in Music “A New Commandment” Jeff Enns Sanctuary Choir * Children’s Hymn “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” (v.1-2) [insert] Children’s Story * Children’s Hymn “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” (v.3) 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 “Break Now the Bread of Life” 501
GOD SPEAKS TO US The Scriptures Jerry Atwater Hebrew Lesson: Exodus 34: 29 – 35 (p. 63, OT) Epistle Lesson: 2 Corinthians 3:12 – 4:2 (p. 138, NT) Gospel Lesson: Luke 9: 28 – 43 (p. 53, NT) Sermon: “The Mountain and the Valley”
GOD SENDS US FORTH * Hymn of Response “Be Thou My Vision” 642 * 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 * indicates that the congregation is invited to stand
Psalm 99
LEADER: The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!
PEOPLE: The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.
LEADER: Let them praise your great and awesome name. Holy is he!
PEOPLE: Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
LEADER: Extol the LORD our God; worship at his footstool. Holy is he!
PEOPLE: Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called on his name. They cried to the LORD, and he answered them.
LEADER: He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud; they kept his decrees, and the statutes that he gave them.
PEOPLE: O LORD our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.
LEADER: Extol the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy.
ALL: Amen!
Songs of Praise
I sing a song of the saints of God
1. I sing a song of the saints of God, patient and brave and true, who toiled and fought and lived and died for the Lord they loved and knew. And one was a doctor, and one was a queen, and one was a shepherdess on the green; they were all of them saints of God, and I mean, God helping, to be one too.
2. They loved their Lord so dear, so dear, and his love made them strong; and they followed the right for Jesus' sake the whole of their good lives long. And one was a soldier, and one was a priest, and one was slain by a fierce wild beast; and there's not any reason, no, not the least, why I shouldn't be one too.
3. They lived not only in ages past; there are hundreds of thousands still. The world is bright with the joyous saints who love to do Jesus' will. You can meet them in school, on the street, in the store, in church, by the sea, in the house next door; they are saints of God, whether rich or poor, and I mean to be one too.
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 10:00 a.m. Epiphany 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 Living God, bless your church in the world. May we stand as a sign of hope for all, an example of your unfailing love. May we be faithfully Christ-like, responding to our mission, not counting the cost of commitment, but willingly paying the price of discipleship, and delighting in the joy of our common calling to proclaim the good news of your grace. Amen.
Prelude Christianne Rushton * Welcoming Each Other Budd Miller Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation
WE PRAISE GOD Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Allison Trites * Hymn of Praise “Praise My Soul, the God of Heaven” 240 * Prayer of Approach Ministry in Music “Seek the Lord” arr. L.Larson Sanctuary Choir Responsive Reading Isaiah 6: 1-13 [insert] * Children’s Hymn “I am so Glad” (verses 1 & 2) [insert] Children’s Story Nicole Veinotte * Children’s Hymn “I am so Glad” (verse 3) [insert] 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
GOD SPEAKS TO US The Scriptures Pat Davis Epistle Lesson: 1st Corinthians 15: 1-11 (p. 135, NT) Gospel Lesson: Luke 5: 1-11 (p. 47, NT) Sermon: “Back to Basics” * Hymn of Preparation “Teach Me, to Wonder” 299
GOD SENDS US FORTH * Hymn of Response “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” 560 * 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 * indicates that the congregation is invited to stand Isaiah 6: 1 – 13
LEADER: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple.
PEOPLE: Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew.
LEADER: And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory."
PEOPLE: The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke.
LEADER: And I said: "Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!"
PEOPLE: Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs.
LEADER: The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: "Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out."
PEOPLE: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!"
LEADER: And he said, "Go and say to this people: 'Keep listening, but do not comprehend; keep looking, but do not understand.'
PEOPLE: Make the mind of this people dull, and stop their ears, and shut their eyes, so that they may not look with their eyes, and listen with their ears, and comprehend with their minds, and turn and be healed."
LEADER: Then I said, "How long, O Lord?" And he said: "Until cities lie waste without inhabitant, and houses without people, and the land is utterly desolate;
PEOPLE: until the LORD sends everyone far away, and vast is the emptiness in the midst of the land.
LEADER: Even if a tenth part remain in it, it will be burned again, like a terebinth or an oak whose stump remains standing when it is felled." The holy seed is its stump.
ALL: Amen.
Songs of Praise
I Am So Glad
1. I am so glad that our Father in heav'n Tells of His love in the Book He has given, Wonderful things in the Bible I see: This is the dearest that Jesus loves me.
REFRAIN: I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, I am so‑glad that Jesus me, Jesus loves even me.
2. Tho' I forget Him and wander away, Still He doth love me wherever I stray; Back to His dear loving arms I do flee, When I remember that Jesus loves me.
REFRAIN: I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, I am so‑glad that Jesus me, Jesus loves even me.
3. Oh, if there's only one song I can sing, When in His beauty I see the great King, This shall my song in eternity be: '‑'O what a wonder that Jesus loves me."
REFRAIN: I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, I am so‑glad that Jesus me, Jesus loves even me.
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