SPECIAL MUSIC: Soloist: Shane Borgeson “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”
HANDBELL DIRECTOR: Kathleen Link
OFFICE COORDINATOR: Jodi Hargreaves
SCRIPTURES READER:
ORGAN PRELUDE
ACKNOWLEDGING TERRITORY: For thousands of years, indigenous people have lived and journeyed on this land, weaving their identity and their spirituality intimately with the land. We begin worship today by acknowledging the traditional territory of the Metis & the Indigenous people of Treaty 6 on whose land we worship.
TIME OF CELEBRATION OF BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN 606 VU “In Christ There Is No East or West” VS. 1
In Christ there is no east or west.
In him no south or north.
But one great family of love
throughout the whole wide earth
PRAYER FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
Holy One, may we grow into living with respect on this land seeking reconciliation through peace & friendship, while honouring our indigenous ancestors who cherished this land. We pray for the Holy Spirit to breathe healing, justice, hope, & compassion into all our relations & set us free from the evils of colonization. Amen Used with permission Gathering Pentecost 2, 2023; Emily Perry, Kincardine, ON
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
We were made in the Creator's love. Jesus came to teach us God's love. The Spirit of God abides with us, fueling our love. In love we light this Christ Candle recalling how we all begin in love, live I love and continue to love - for God is love. Thanks be to God. Light Christ Candle
CALL TO WORSHIP:
God calls us together on this special Sunday as we remember the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. We are invited to take time to notice and remember all God has done. We remember and notice the living water refreshing our lives like gentle rain on parched grass; we notice the breath of the Spirit like the brisk clear air on a fall morning;
we notice the beauty & glory of creation with the changing of the seasons. We come to worship God, for God is love and we find when we come together in community, we are knit together by God's love. Thanks be to God.
Let us praise and worship God.
HYMN: 238 VU “How great Thou Art”
1. O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
consider all the works thy hand hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
thy power throughout the universe displayed. Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee,
How great thou art! How great thou art!
2. When though the woods and forest glades I wander,
I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze. Refrain
3. But when I think that God, his Son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,
that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
he bled and died to take away my sin. Refrain
4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
and there proclaim,“My God, how great thou art!” Refrain
OPENING PRAYER:
Life-giving God, when we are in desert times, you call us to open our hearts to the bread from heaven, and to be filled to overflowing with the life-giving water you give. When we have times of doubt, you call us to have confidence in you. In all times you call us to be open to your life-giving presence. We trust in you and we trust in your Word. Therefore, we open our hearts to you in this time of prayer and praise. Bless us now & bless this service as we worship you. Amen
SUNG RESPONSE 640 CH “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer
That calls me from a world of care
And bids me at my Father's throne,
Make all my wants & wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief
My soul has often found relief.
And oft escaped the tempter's snare.
By thy return sweet hour of prayer
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Together) Gracious God, you are so good, and you have given us so much. The beauty that surrounds us takes our breath away. Yet, we confess that there are times when we forget to give thanks, times when we forget to share, and there are times when we forget to care for others. By your grace you have come in Jesus to make all things new, and through Jesus, you have given us life in all its fullness. Yet, we confess we often take your love and kindness for granted. Forgive us we pray & help us live in your way. Amen
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
As God cared for the Hebrew people in the desert, so God cares for us, offering us forgiveness and love. May new life and new hope be granted to each of you. Glory to God! We are God's people, forgiven & set free.
THANKS BE TO GOD. HALLELUIAH! AMEN!
* SUNG RESPONSE 958 VU “Halle. Halle. Halle” 2x
The peace of God be with you. And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
THEME TIME
HYMN: 575 VU “I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
1. I'm gonna live so (live so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna live so (live so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
2. I'm gonna work so (work so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna work so (work so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
3. I'm gonna pray so (pray so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna pray so (pray so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
4. I'm gonna sing so sing so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I'm gonna sing so (sing so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Open our Spirits, God of Moses and Aaron, God of Jesus and his disciples. Open our hearts to the message that lies within these words. Make these words a mountaintop whereby, we may remember your way and experience your call to us. Grant us the strength & wisdom to follow in your path. Amen Used with permission, Gathering Pentecost 2, 2026, Beth W. Johnston
THE MESSAGE:
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
SOLO: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” by Shane Borgeson
OFFERING:Rise & sing as the offering is brought forward
“In Gratitude and Humble Trust” Tune 518 VU In gratitude & humble trust,
we bring our best today.
To serve your cause & share your love,
with all along life's way.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
OFFERING INVITATION:
We have received much from God and God's creation. Let us give thanks and share so that this abundance may equip all disciples for their work. Let us present our morning offering.
Used with permission from Gathering Pentecost 2 - 2026; Beth W Johnston
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD'S PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be 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 those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. AMEN.
HYMN: VU 651 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
1. Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but thou art mighty,
hold me with thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me till I want no more,
feed me till I want no more.
2. Open now the crystal fountain,
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
be thou still my strength and shield.
3. When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside;
death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side:
songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee
I will ever give to thee.
WE GO FORTH TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE
SENDING FORTH: As you go forth, may you be nourished by the grace of God. May God's love sustain you through the challenges you face and inspire you through the blessings you encounter. In every moment. May you bear the fruit of God's eternal love, offering up praise and thanksgiving. Amen
SUNG BENEDICTION 648 VU “Walk with Me”
Walk with me, I will walk with you.
And build the land that God has planned.
Where love shines through.
BENEDICTION & SUNG AMEN
EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES
POSTLUDE
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
SCRIPTURE READINGS: First Reading Exodus 17: 1 - 17 The Lord Gives Water from a Rock Israel Defeats the Amalekites
Responsive Reading:Psalm 78 VU 792 Refrain:“We will tell new generations of the wonders God has done”
Second Reading: Philippians 2: 1 - 13 True Humility Lights in the World
GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 21: 23 - 32 A Question about Jesus' Authority A Story about Two Sons
Next Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 4, 2026: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46.
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