May 3 - Oromocto Pastoral Charge
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May 3 - Oromocto Pastoral Charge
Oromocto Pastoral Charge The United Church of Canada May 3rd, 2015 The people of the Oromocto Pastoral Charge welcome you. May there be a blessing for you in this house today. *Please Stand as you are able, sit as you prefer* Greeting: May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, and also with you. Lighting of the Christ Candle The Risen Christ lives today! We are witnesses to these things. We sing praise to God incarnate. May his love burn within us! *Introit: Hey Now! Singing Hallelujah! MV 121 Hey Now! Singing hallelujah! Hey Now! The morning has come! Hey Now Singing hallelujah! The tomb was empty at the rising sun. Jesus loved people and he made them friends. Hey now, the tomb was empty. He called to the children and the women and men. Hey now, the tomb was empty. Our Minister, Reverend Lori Beth Sheffield-Bowles, is in her Office this week: Tuesday 10 A.M.-4 P.M., Wednesday 11A.M.- 4P.M. She is available outside of these hours by chance or by appointment. Rev. Lori Beth can be reached in the following ways: Email: [email protected] Office Phone: 357-3423 Cell Phone: 262-6752 Home Phone: 454-6752 If you know of someone who is ill, in hospital or who would like a visit from the Minister, please talk to Reverend Lori Beth. Next Week’s Scripture: We follow the Revised Common Lectionary for our services. Our service next week will be based on the following scripture: Acts 10:44–48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5:1–6, John 15:9–17 We need more hymn from a hat suggestions. Please suggest a hymn in the marked bucket in the narthex. Welcome and Announcements *Hymn The Church is Wherever God’s People VU 579 Call to Worship In the wilderness, water brings life. Seek us out, O God, and take us to the water. In the Word of God, the good news gives light. Seek us out, O God, and fill us with understanding. In the bread and the wine, the body of our Savior nourishes everyone. Seek us out, O God, and give us yourself. Upcoming Church Events May 10th June 6th 8-10am Evening Mother’s Day Breakfast GST Auction June 21st 8-10am Father’s Day Breakfast The sympathy and prayers of the congregation go out to the family and friends of Norman Hay who passed away last week. -2Prayer of the Day Wondrous Vinegrower, you make all things new in water and Word, feeding your people with love, joy, and peace. Lead us today and every day to the font of new beginnings. Teach us to love what you have commanded and to prune what does not nourish your creation, Let us pray in the word’s Jesus Taught Us saying -3Offertory Prayer (Unison) Through our offerings, O God, give your loving Spirit to a world in need of comfort. Make our many gifts one offering for the world; in the name of Jesus. Amen. *Hymn from a Hat I’m Gonna Live So VU 575 (Written by Kimberly Bracken Long, Feasting on the Word 2012) Our Prayers of Thanks and Concern Lord’s Prayer Children’s Hymn Draw the Circle Wide MV 145 vs 1&2 *Hymn Let My Spirit Sing MV 83 Time for All Ages This Little Light of Mine Commissioning and Blessing Children’s Hymn Draw the Circle Wide MV 145 vs 3 *Musical Benediction Go now in peace, Never be afraid God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith steadfast, strong and true. Know God will guide you in all you do. Scripture Acts 10:44-48 Mary Louise Trynor John 15:9–17 Rev. Lori Beth Message: The Vine and The Branches Go now in love and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Amen, amen, amen. Offertory* Dedication Verse MV 191 What can I do? What can I bring? What can I say? What can I sing? I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer. I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share. Announcements from the Wider Church There will be an information session on the Comprehensive Review on May 7th at 7 p.m. at Gibson Memorial United Church. All are invited to attend. Ministry of Music