Many thousands of years ago, Indigenous people lived, worked, played, and worshipped on this land. Over time, settlers from other lands came, sometimes sharing, often destroying, the relationship Indigenous peoples had with the water, land, and skies, with their Elders, families, culture, and faith. Today, as Settlers, we are repenting and relearning how to care tenderly and respectfully for all that God has given both Indigenous people and Settlers. We give thanks to the treaty 6 peoples and the Metis for their faithful stewardship of the land and the lessons they continue to teach. Used with permission from Gathering Pentecost 2 2025; Laura J. Turnbull
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
Too much pain in our world is caused by arrogance. We may think, we are the only ones who are right.
Let us be open to the holy in others, Christ's light shining through all people. Let us rejoice that God's peace is upon us all, as we light the Christ Candle. Gathering, Pentecost 2 2025 Beth W Johnston, Nipawin, SK
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. We are all loved, healed & forgiven; we are one in Christ.
So come in and sit down, for you are a part of the family. Let us praise & worship God, Father, Son & Holy Spirit. For we are a part of the family
HYMN 395 VU “Come In, Come In and Sit Down”
OPENING PRAYER:
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us with your mercy, so with you as our ruler & guide, we may live through the challenges without losing hope, in Jesus' name we pray. Bless now this service & bless all who have come, bless their families & others that all may come to know your ways of love & right relationship, through God the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit, one God now & forever. Amen
RESPONSE 400 VU “Lord Listen to Your Children Praying”
WE LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD
THEME TIME
HYMN: 235 TOSB“This Little Light of Mine”
1. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. 3X Let is shine, let it shine, let it shine!
2. Don't let anyone blow it out, I'm gonna let is shine. 3X Let is shine, let it shine, let it shine!
3. Hide it under a bushel? No! I' gonna let it shine. 3 X Let is shine, let it shine, let it shine!
4. All around my neighbourhood, I'm gonna let it shine. 3X Let is shine, let it shine, let it shine!
5. Hold it high so all can see. I'm gonna let it shine. 3X Let is shine, let it shine, let it shine!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious & loving God, you are the source of joy. The Bible tells us that you are extravagantly generous with your grace.
You spread a rich feast before us, with food, drink and gourmet desserts. Yet we still wonder, if there will be enough to go around
We can be fearful & anxious, and struggle with the feeling that more for others means less for us. We confess that we want to be generous , but our fear causes us to hold back open-hearted sharing.
Help us O God to remember the abundance of your love. Forgive us we pray & renew a right spirit within us.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSE 958 VU “Halle. Halle. Halle.”
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (together) As we receive the readings from your holy Word, Gracious God, open us to greater understanding. Amen
SPECIAL 65 MV “When We are Tested” (Tune: Slane) by Shane & Others
MESSAGE:
HYMN: VU 713 “I See a New Heaven”
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
OFFERING - We offer our gifts to God Usher come forward as we sing.
OFFERTORY VU 544 “In Gratitude and Humble Trust”
In gratitude and humble trust we bring our best today
to serve your cause and share your love with all along life's way.
O God, who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ, your Son,
teach us to give ourselves each day until life's work is done.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD'S PRAYER:
Let us pray. . . Gracious and loving God, as we prepare to go on with our day, help us feel your spirit within us: on the street, in our homes, in the people we meet while we do our weekly errands and jobs, at work, at school, and at play. May we feel your healing, restoration and love when we struggle, lose confidence or are just
plain exhausted.
As our prayer list grows, may our list of gratitude grow as well. We give thanks for sunshine, calm and safety during this cold and sometimes stormy autumn season.
We pray for our church family, for all who love us and for all those we love. We pray for knowledge, patience, rest and appreciation for those who serve as teachers, healers, caregivers and leaders. Especially we pray for our country in these unpredictable times.
Help us we pray.
We pray for comfort for those who mourn or are alone.
We pray for an end to suffering for those experiencing illness, in body, mind or spirit (Especially . . .)
We pray for the doubters and seekers, that your loving purpose may be revealed to them. Receive these prayers, loving God, and all personal, silent prayers of concern & gratitude. Help us to trust in you and your faithfulness. And may we be reminded, refreshed & comforted by your love as we pray the words Jesus taught us to pray, saying, “Our Father . . .” (Used with permission) Pentecost 2 Gathering 2022, Heather Tober, Oxbow, SK (adapted)
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 625 VU “I Feel the Winds of God Today”
WE GO FORTH TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE
SENDING FORTH/COMMISSIONING
SUNG BENEDICTION 649 VU “Walk with Me” Walk with me, I will walk with you.
And build a land that God has planned Where love shines through . Repeat
* SPOKEN BENEDICTION/ THREE-FOLD AMEN
* EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES
POSTLUDE
SCRIPTURE LESSONS:
Isaiah 65: 17 - 25
Responsive Reading Isaiah 12: 1a - 6
2 Thessalonians 3: 6 - 13
The Gospel of Luke 21: 5 - 19
Next Sunday: Last Sunday after Pentecost/Christ the King November 23, 2025: Jeremiah 23:1-6;
Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43.
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