The new box sets of giving envelopes are now in... back of the church for pick up Sharing Table

The new box sets of giving envelopes are now in and at the
back of the church for pick up
Sharing Table: If you have excess items that you would
like to share please bring them to our sharing table. This
is an opportunity to share with members of our church
family. Please feel free to bring items or take items home .
Food Bank: This week we are collecting paper products
or anything else would be greatly appreciated.
Hamilton Conference Prayer Cycle:
As a church we are called to pray for each
other and our mission in the world. This week
keep in prayer our brothers and sisters at
Carlisle-Kilbride United Churches.
Please email announcements for the Sunday bulletin
by Wednesday, to [email protected].
If you are planning an event let us know
so your time at the church can be booked and the
Communications Committee can send out an email.
Nov. 2nd, 2014
The Celebration of Baptism
Music Director
Patt Lowry
Organ:
Dianne Rotteau
Greeters:
Nancy Campbell and Leslie Uttley
Minister:
Rev. Vicki Johnson
Phone: 519-335-3469
Email: [email protected]
Minister’s Line 395-5380
Church: 519-395-5371
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pineriverunitedchurch.com
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A warm welcome to Pine River United Church.
May this time of worship offer you
strength for the week ahead.
* INDICATES AN INVITATION TO RISE IN BODY OR IN SPIRIT
CONGREGATION MAY RESPOND WITH THE PARTS PRINTED IN
BOLD.
GATHERING
* PROCESSIONAL HYMN: “IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE,
GOD ONLY WISE” VU # 264
* GREETING (PLEASE REMAIN STANDING)
THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,
THE LOVE OF GOD
AND THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
BE WITH YOU ALL.
And also with you.
CALL TO WORSHIP:
LOVING GOD, WE SEEK YOUR PRESENCE HERE THIS
MORNING.
We sense you with us in the smile of a
baby, in the heartfelt promises of parents,
in the love we share within this faith
community, in our willingness to see the
need around us and our responsiveness in
meeting that need.
YOU COME TO US, LOVING GOD; ENABLE US TO COME TO
YOU.
We come to worship and praise God.
(written by David Sparks, Worship for All Seasons II, Yr, B, pg. 270-adapted. and
used with permission.)
OPENING PRAYER—(IN UNISON) VU # 557
THE LORD’S PRAYER (SUNG)
Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be
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Upcoming Services
Nov. 9th: Remembrance Sunday, Coffee time will be
followed by pot-luck lunch and the movie
“Heaven is for Real”
Nov. 16th: Come and Worship.
Nov. 23rd: Coffee time will be followed by a pot luck lunch
and “Getting to Know your Bible”
discovery session after worship.
Nov. 30th: First Sunday of Advent and Communion
Samaritan's Purse…
We will be collecting items for the Samaritan's
Purse again this year (we have enough boxes)
Items or monies to be donated by Sunday,
November 16th. Suggestions for items are on
the back table.
Nov. 7th: 9:30 a.m. Friday Morning Men’s Coffee Group.
All men are welcome.
Nov 7th: Cherub Choir meets at 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 8th & 9th: Kincardine Christmas House Tours, all
proceeds towards Kincardine Hospital. Sat. night and
Sunday afternoon. $15.00 Tickets available at Jerome
Gifts and Flowers, please see poster downstairs for more
information.
November 14th: 6:30 to 9:00 Youth Mini Retreat.
Inquiries please call Adrienne Pollock, 395 –5357
Nov. 25th: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting.
The Observer is now up for renewal and need to know if
people are going to be renewing, or if there are any new
people that would like to get it. Will need 10 new persons to
get the same deal as last year at a rate of $10.00 or else it
will be $20.00. Brad will be in touch with the existing list of
persons, in the next week.
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SERMON: “SEARCHING OUT THE FACE OF GOD”
HYMN: MORE VOICES “I HAVE CALLED YOU BY YOUR
NAME” # 161
OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
* OFFERING HYMN: MORE VOICES “WHAT CAN I DO?”
(SUNG TWICE) # 191
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION (IN UNISON)
Generous God, as part of giving thanks for all
that we are blessed with, we offer our gifts of
love, time and money. We pray that these
gifts be blessed and multiplied; that they be
used to share in your mission in the world,
both here in our community and in places we
have only heard about. We pray that others
catch a glimpse of your love through our
sharing. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND CONCERN
* HYMN: “WOULD YOU BLESS OUR HOMES AND
FAMILIES” # VU 556 VERSES 1, 2 & 3
* BENEDICTION
FINAL CHORUS: VU # 556 VERSE FOUR
Please join us downstairs for
fellowship and refreshments.
Thank you to everyone who
assisted in the service today.
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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 them that trespass against
us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil; for thine is the
kingdom, the power and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
GROWING WITH GOD: (YOUTH ARE INVITED TO COME
FORWARD WHEN THE BOWL “SINGS”
HYMN: “I WAS THERE
BAPTISM
TO HEAR YOUR BORNING CRY”
VU # 644
(PARENTS WITH CHILDREN FOR BAPTISM ARE INVITED TO COME FORWARD
DURING THE HYMN)
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM:
TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE BAPTISM OF
MALCOLM DAVID COURTNEY,
SON OF JOSEPH AND STACY COURTNEY
SAMUEL LUKE JOHNSON,
SON OF LUKE AND AUTUMN JOHNSON
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
PROFESSION OF FAITH AND PROMISES
PROFESSION OF FAITH IN THE TRIUNE GOD
DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD, SOURCE OF LOVE,
IN JESUS CHRIST, LOVE INCARNATE, AND
IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, LOVE’S POWER?
IF SO, ANSWER: I DO BY THE GRACE OF GOD.
COMMITMENT TO SEEK JUSTICE AND RESIST EVIL
DESIRING THE FREEDOM OF NEW LIFE IN CHRIST,
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DO YOU SEEK TO RESIST EVIL, AND TO LIVE IN LOVE
AND JUSTICE?
IF SO, ANSWER: I WILL, GOD BEING MY HELPER.
COMMITMENT TO FOLLOW THE WAY OF JESUS CHRIST?
WILL YOU FOLLOW IN THE WAY OF JESUS CHRIST?
IF SO, ANSWER: I WILL, GOD BEING MY HELPER.
COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE
CHURCH
WILL YOU JOIN WITH YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN
THIS COMMUNITY OF FAITH TO CELEBRATE GOD’S
PRESENCE, LIVE WITH RESPECT IN CREATION, AND LOVE
AND SERVE OTHERS?
IF SO, ANSWER: I WILL, GOD BEING MY HELPER.
COMMITMENT OF PARENTS
JOSEPH & STACY, LUKE AND AUTUMN
WILL YOU SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH MALCOLM AND
SAMUEL, GROWING WITH THEM IN FAITH, HOPE AND
LOVE?
IF SO, ANSWER: I WILL, GOD BEING MY HELPER.
CONGREGATIONAL COMMITMENT (PLEASE STAND)
WE HAVE HEARD THE WILL OF THESE PERSONS.
WE RECEIVE MALCOLM AND SAMUEL IN CHRIST’S
NAME AS WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
WE ALL BELONG TO THE ONE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH
IN JESUS CHRIST.
WILL YOU SUPPORT THESE CHILDREN WITH CONSTANT
LOVE, WHOLESOME EXAMPLE, CHRISTIAN TEACHING
AND FAITHFUL PRAYER?
IF SO, ANSWER: We will, God being our helper.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
PLEASE REMAIN STANDING AS WE AFFIRM OUR FAITH BY
SAYING TOGETHER “A NEW CREED”, VU Page # 918
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE POURING OF WATER
GOD BE WITH YOU.
And also with you.
LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS.
We lift them up to God
LET US GIVE OUR THANKS TO GOD.
It is good to give thanks and praise.
THE ACT OF BAPTISM
BAPTISM IN THE NAME OF THE TRIUNE GOD
MARKING WITH THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
LAYING ON OF HANDS
LIGHTING AND PRESENTATION OF THE BAPTISMAL CANDLES
DECLARATION AND CONGREGATIONAL WELCOME
INTO THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH
WE WELCOME YOU WITH JOY AND THANKSGIVING.
We are members of the Body of Christ.
We are inheritors of God’s promise.
In the name of Christ, we welcome you.
BAPTISMAL HYMN: “GOD CLAIMS YOU”
Malcolm, Malcolm God claims you,
God helps you, protects you, and loves you, too.
We this day do all agree a child of God you'll always be.
(Repeat first two lines)
Samuel, Samuel God claims you,
God helps you, protects you, and loves you, too.
We this day do all agree a child of God you'll always be.
(Repeat first two lines)
BLESSING
THE WORD
ANTHEM: “LORD, LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE DOWN ON ME”
SCRIPTURE READING: EXODUS 33:12-23
“GOD WITH US”
VICI FUNSTON
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