”DID YOU KNOW” – WEEKLY BULLETINS can be donated in memory of Loved Ones or Celebration of Milestones ie: birthdays, anniversaries etc. The cost of bulletins is $5 per Sunday or $20.00 for the month. For more information please contact the church office at 786-3007 or Walter Snow at 786-3087.
Please let us know if you have a sick family member or you would like a call or a visit from Pastor Glenn. He can be reached at 689-5794 or email [email protected].
HOW TO REACH US:
Email: [email protected]
Website: clarkesbeachunitedchurch.weebly.com
If you should need the minister at any time, he can be reached at 689-5794 or email [email protected]. Or you may contact Ms. Ruby Russell at 786-3421.
MINISTER – working from home until further notice Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SECRETARY - office hours Fridays 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
WELCOME to ALL joining us in worship A “special welcome” is extended to those visiting and we invite you to share with us again. As we worship together, may we feel blessed and refreshed knowing God’s presence.
HOW TO REACH US:
Email: [email protected]
Website: clarkesbeachunitedchurch.weebly.com
If you should need the minister at any time, he can be reached at 689-5794 or email [email protected]. Or you may contact Ms. Ruby Russell at 786-3421.
MINISTER - office hours Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. -2:00 P.M.
SECRETARY - office hours Fridays 8:30 a.m.–1:30 P.M.
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World Vision Ukraine Crisis Appeal Update
When crisis gripped their country many Ukrainians lost everything and were forced to flee their country. Many of these families went to neighbouring Romania where they are now safe, warm and nourished. They've received essentials like infant formula, food, warm blankets, hygiene kits and cash assistance from World Vision. More than $5 million was raised across Canada to help these children and their families. At Clarke's Beach United we are so proud to have been a part of this humanitarian effort and our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to help achieve our goal of $1,000.00. God Bless!
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BULLETIN APRIL 28, 2024:
United Church of Canada
Clarke’s Beach Pastoral Charge
Minister: Pastor Glenn G. Jarvis Rt’ d, DLM
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Joseph Burton, BA, M. Div.
Church Organist: Mrs. Lois Boone
April 28th, 2024 - 5th Sunday in Easter
We Gather
Time of gathering: Bev & Joe
Musical Prelude
Personal Meditation - A Quiet time to prepare ourselves for worship.
ntroit:
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Lighting The Candles: (unison)
With hope in our hearts at this and every promise of new life,
we kindle the Christ light in the name of the One who is glorified.
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship:
Like spring breaking through winter’s power,
God’s resurrecting power breaks into our lives in surprising ways.
Like the vine that supports blossoms and fruit,
God’s Word upholds the church in strength.
Let us worship God who makes all things new.
We will praise God who brings growth and renewal to all life.
Prayer of Approach:
Holy God, Creator of all things; You are our hope and the source of all wisdom.
Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord,
You are the vine and we are the branches.
Your love is our strength.
Your energy is our joy.
Holy Spirit, You nourish our faith so that we can bear fruit in many different ways.
We gather to offer our worship and praise You as
Holy God, Loving Son and Holy Spirit, ever Three and ever One. Amen.
Hymn: VU # 211 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Prayer of Confession: (unison)
God of Love,
we fail to love one another fully.
Forgive us for ignoring to love and worship You,
for ignoring the needs of others,
and not following Your ways.
Forgive us for seeking praise from others,
yet failing to encourage them in their endeavours.
Forgive who we have been, O God,
and root our lives more deeply in Your love. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Prayer of Illumination:
Holy Spirit, move in us and among us as we listen to the Scriptures read and interpreted.
Open our minds and hearts to receive the Living Word so that we may be transformed to live as Your Easter people. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 8: 26 - 40
Responsive Psalm # 22: 25 – 31
25 My praise shall be of You in the great assembly;
I will pay My vows before those who fear Him.
26 The poor shall eat and be satisfied;
Those who seek Him will praise the Lord.
Let your heart live forever!
27 All the ends of the world
Shall remember and turn to the Lord,
And all the families of the [a]nations
Shall worship before [b]You.
28 For the kingdom is the Lord’s,
And He rules over the nations.
29 All the prosperous of the earth
Shall eat and worship;
All those who go down to [c]the dust
Shall bow before Him,
Even he who cannot keep himself alive.
30 A posterity shall serve Him.
It will be recounted of the Lord to the next generation,
31 They will come and declare His righteousness to a people who will be born,
That He has done this.
The Gloria
Singing:
When He cometh, when He cometh
To make up His jewels,
All His jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.
Refrain:
Like the stars of the morning,
His brightness adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.
He will gather, He will gather
The gems for His kingdom;
All the pure ones, all the bright ones,
His loved and His own. R
Little children, little children,
Who love their Redeemer,
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own. R
The Epistle: 1 John4: 7 - 21
Special Singing
The Gospel: John 15: 9 - 17
Meditation
Hymn: “Love Lifted Me”
I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more,
But the Master of the sea, heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me, now safe am I.
Refrain:
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me!
All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll cling
In His blessèd presence live, ever His praises sing,
Love so mighty and so true, merits my soul’s best songs,
Faithful, loving service too, to Him belongs. R
Souls in danger look above, Jesus completely saves,
He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves.
He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey,
He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. R
Invitation to the Offering:
While the season of Easter is unfolding, the gifts of spring emerge around us to remind us of God’s generosity in Christ and in creation. As we present our gifts to God, may our generosity reflect God’s goodness to us and our hope for abundant life in Christ Jesus.
Offertory:
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
Offertory Prayer:
Generous God, we bless You for Your gift of life renewed through Christ’s love. Bless the gifts we offer so they renew hope in the world You love, in the name of Your greatest gift, Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: VU # 602 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
Commissioning and Benediction:
Go in the peace of Christ,
to witness to His love in truth and action each day.
And may God’s resurrecting love open the future for you,
empowered by the Spirit, and embraced by the presence of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord.
Organ Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*“DID YOU KNOW?” ~ WEEKLY BULLETINS
Can be donated in memory of Loved Ones or Celebration of Milestones ie: Birthdays, Anniversaries etc. The cost of bulletins is $5 per Sunday or $20.00 for the month. For more information contact the church office @ 709 786 - 3007 or Walter Snow at 709-786 - 3087.
The bulletins for today are sponsored in loving memory of Stewart Ralph by wife Brenda and family.
A Donation to the Cemetery Fund in memory of loved ones, from Rowena Butler.
*Monthly - The First Sunday of each month is designated Helping Hand Sunday. Please bring along a non-perishable food item.
*HOW TO REACH US:
Secretary - Office Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Office Phone: 709 786-3007.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Clarke’s Beach United Church
Pastor Glenn Jarvis: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 709 689-5794.
Next Week’s Lessons: (May 5th)
Acts 10: 44 - 48 Psalm 98 1 John 5: 1 - 6
*Confirmation Class:
Monday, April 29th @ 5:45 p.m. at The Church Hall.
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BULLETIN APRIL 21ST, 2024:
United Church of Canada
Clarke’s Beach Pastoral Charge
Minister: Pastor Glenn G. Jarvis Rt’ d, DLM
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Joseph Burton, BA, M. Div.
Church Organist: Mrs. Lois Boone
4th Sunday in Easter - April 21st, 2024
We Gather
Time of gathering: Bev & Joe
Musical Prelude
Personal Meditation - A Quiet time to prepare ourselves for worship.
Introit:
Shepherd of love,
You knew I had lost my way;
Shepherd of love,
You cared that I'd gone astray.
You sought and found me, placed around me
Strong arms that carried me home;
No foe can harm me or alarm me,
Never again will I roam.
Shepherd of love,
Saviour and Lord and Guide;
Shepherd of love,
Forever I'll stay by Your side.
Lighting The Candles: (unison)
The light of these candles is a reflection of the light that brightens these northern lands at this time of year, a reminder of the turning of the earth and the turning of the seasons, which are in such contrast in our latitude. This light is light of presence, this light is light of clarity, this light is light of hope. This light is the Christ light among us.
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: (responsive)
Jesus the Christ said, I am the Good Shepherd.
We have come to follow Him.
We gather in the name of the One who leads us by still waters.
We have come to be restored in Him.
We gather in the name of the One who prepares a banquet for us.
We have come to be fed by His love, so let us worship God.
Prayer of Approach:
Loving God, our shepherd, guide and giver of life.
You nourish our lives and lead us into green pastures.
You restore our souls with rest and peace.
You give us joy so our lives overflows with goodness and grace.
You walk with us through the darkest valleys,
offering us courage and compassion.
At all times and in all circumstances, You are with us,
Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit, so we praise You, Holy One, here and now, now and always. Amen.
Hymn: VU # 158 “Christ, Is Alive”
Prayer of Confession: (unison)
God of mercy, You lead us into green pastures,
but our lifestyles put those pastures at risk.
You offer us rest, but we like to pursue our goals,
whatever the cost to the earth or our health.
You call us to show compassion, but we are quick to judge others. Forgive us and humble us to live with respect in creation.
Assurance of Pardon:
Jesus said, come to me all you who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Friends, trust that peace and forgiveness are God’s gift to you this day. Be renewed by the power of the Spirit that moves with you into each new day.
Prayer of Illumination:
God of Word and Wisdom, send us Your Holy Spirit as we listen to the witness of Your people in the Scriptures. May we claim the story of Your redeeming love again, and praise You with our lives through Christ, our Lord and Guide. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 4: 5 - 12
Responsive Psalm # 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;[a]
3 he restores my soul.[b]
He leads me in right paths[c]
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[d]
I fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely[e] goodness and mercy[f] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.[g]
The Gloria
The Epistle: 1 John 3: 16 - 24
Duet: Bev & Joe
The Gospel: John 10: 11 - 18
Meditation
Hymn: VU # 273 “The King of Love”
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory:
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
Offertory Prayer:
Giving God, You are our Shepherd, strong and wise. Bless the gifts we offer and multiply their impact in the world. Use them to spread Your love and protect all that is vulnerable in Your creation, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord. Amen.
Prayer: VU # 400 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place;
Lord, listen to your children praying,
send us love, send us power, send us grace!
Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: VU # 651 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Commissioning and Benediction:
Go in love, with the peace of Christ within you, to witness to His love in truth and action. And may God’s resurrecting love open the future for you, empowered by the Spirit, and embraced by the presence of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord.
Dismissal:
Shepherd of Love,
contentment at last is mine;
Deep in my heart
There’s peace and a joy divine.
The future’s brighter, burden’s lighter,
My cup runs over each day;
Your grace supplied me now provides me
All that I need for the way.
Shepherd of love,
Saviour and Lord and Guide;
Shepherd of love,
Forever I'll stay by Your side.
Organ Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*“DID YOU KNOW?” ~ WEEKLY BULLETINS
Can be donated in memory of Loved Ones or Celebration of Milestones ie: Birthdays, Anniversaries etc. The cost of bulletins is $5 per Sunday or $20.00 for the month. For more information contact the church office @ 709 786 - 3007 or Walter Snow at 709-786 - 3087.
The bulletins for today are sponsored in loving memory of Stewart Ralph by wife Brenda and family.
*Monthly - The First Sunday of each month is designated Helping Hand Sunday. Please bring along a non-perishable food item.
*HOW TO REACH US:
Secretary - Office Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Office Phone: 709 786-3007.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Clarke’s Beach United Church
Pastor Glenn Jarvis: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 709 689-5794.
*Next Week’s Lessons: (April 28th)
Acts 8: 26 - 40 Psalm# 22: 25 - 31 1 John 4: 7 - 21
*Confirmation Class:
Monday, April 22nd @ 5:45 p.m. at The Church Hall.
Please let us know if you have a sick family member or you would like a call or a visit from Pastor Glenn. He can be reached at 689-5794 or email [email protected].
HOW TO REACH US:
Email: [email protected]
Website: clarkesbeachunitedchurch.weebly.com
If you should need the minister at any time, he can be reached at 689-5794 or email [email protected]. Or you may contact Ms. Ruby Russell at 786-3421.
MINISTER – working from home until further notice Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SECRETARY - office hours Fridays 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
WELCOME to ALL joining us in worship A “special welcome” is extended to those visiting and we invite you to share with us again. As we worship together, may we feel blessed and refreshed knowing God’s presence.
HOW TO REACH US:
Email: [email protected]
Website: clarkesbeachunitedchurch.weebly.com
If you should need the minister at any time, he can be reached at 689-5794 or email [email protected]. Or you may contact Ms. Ruby Russell at 786-3421.
MINISTER - office hours Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. -2:00 P.M.
SECRETARY - office hours Fridays 8:30 a.m.–1:30 P.M.
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World Vision Ukraine Crisis Appeal Update
When crisis gripped their country many Ukrainians lost everything and were forced to flee their country. Many of these families went to neighbouring Romania where they are now safe, warm and nourished. They've received essentials like infant formula, food, warm blankets, hygiene kits and cash assistance from World Vision. More than $5 million was raised across Canada to help these children and their families. At Clarke's Beach United we are so proud to have been a part of this humanitarian effort and our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to help achieve our goal of $1,000.00. God Bless!
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BULLETIN APRIL 28, 2024:
United Church of Canada
Clarke’s Beach Pastoral Charge
Minister: Pastor Glenn G. Jarvis Rt’ d, DLM
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Joseph Burton, BA, M. Div.
Church Organist: Mrs. Lois Boone
April 28th, 2024 - 5th Sunday in Easter
We Gather
Time of gathering: Bev & Joe
Musical Prelude
Personal Meditation - A Quiet time to prepare ourselves for worship.
ntroit:
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Lighting The Candles: (unison)
With hope in our hearts at this and every promise of new life,
we kindle the Christ light in the name of the One who is glorified.
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship:
Like spring breaking through winter’s power,
God’s resurrecting power breaks into our lives in surprising ways.
Like the vine that supports blossoms and fruit,
God’s Word upholds the church in strength.
Let us worship God who makes all things new.
We will praise God who brings growth and renewal to all life.
Prayer of Approach:
Holy God, Creator of all things; You are our hope and the source of all wisdom.
Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord,
You are the vine and we are the branches.
Your love is our strength.
Your energy is our joy.
Holy Spirit, You nourish our faith so that we can bear fruit in many different ways.
We gather to offer our worship and praise You as
Holy God, Loving Son and Holy Spirit, ever Three and ever One. Amen.
Hymn: VU # 211 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Prayer of Confession: (unison)
God of Love,
we fail to love one another fully.
Forgive us for ignoring to love and worship You,
for ignoring the needs of others,
and not following Your ways.
Forgive us for seeking praise from others,
yet failing to encourage them in their endeavours.
Forgive who we have been, O God,
and root our lives more deeply in Your love. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Prayer of Illumination:
Holy Spirit, move in us and among us as we listen to the Scriptures read and interpreted.
Open our minds and hearts to receive the Living Word so that we may be transformed to live as Your Easter people. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 8: 26 - 40
Responsive Psalm # 22: 25 – 31
25 My praise shall be of You in the great assembly;
I will pay My vows before those who fear Him.
26 The poor shall eat and be satisfied;
Those who seek Him will praise the Lord.
Let your heart live forever!
27 All the ends of the world
Shall remember and turn to the Lord,
And all the families of the [a]nations
Shall worship before [b]You.
28 For the kingdom is the Lord’s,
And He rules over the nations.
29 All the prosperous of the earth
Shall eat and worship;
All those who go down to [c]the dust
Shall bow before Him,
Even he who cannot keep himself alive.
30 A posterity shall serve Him.
It will be recounted of the Lord to the next generation,
31 They will come and declare His righteousness to a people who will be born,
That He has done this.
The Gloria
Singing:
When He cometh, when He cometh
To make up His jewels,
All His jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.
Refrain:
Like the stars of the morning,
His brightness adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.
He will gather, He will gather
The gems for His kingdom;
All the pure ones, all the bright ones,
His loved and His own. R
Little children, little children,
Who love their Redeemer,
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own. R
The Epistle: 1 John4: 7 - 21
Special Singing
The Gospel: John 15: 9 - 17
Meditation
Hymn: “Love Lifted Me”
I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more,
But the Master of the sea, heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me, now safe am I.
Refrain:
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me!
All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll cling
In His blessèd presence live, ever His praises sing,
Love so mighty and so true, merits my soul’s best songs,
Faithful, loving service too, to Him belongs. R
Souls in danger look above, Jesus completely saves,
He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves.
He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey,
He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. R
Invitation to the Offering:
While the season of Easter is unfolding, the gifts of spring emerge around us to remind us of God’s generosity in Christ and in creation. As we present our gifts to God, may our generosity reflect God’s goodness to us and our hope for abundant life in Christ Jesus.
Offertory:
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
Offertory Prayer:
Generous God, we bless You for Your gift of life renewed through Christ’s love. Bless the gifts we offer so they renew hope in the world You love, in the name of Your greatest gift, Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: VU # 602 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
Commissioning and Benediction:
Go in the peace of Christ,
to witness to His love in truth and action each day.
And may God’s resurrecting love open the future for you,
empowered by the Spirit, and embraced by the presence of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord.
Organ Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*“DID YOU KNOW?” ~ WEEKLY BULLETINS
Can be donated in memory of Loved Ones or Celebration of Milestones ie: Birthdays, Anniversaries etc. The cost of bulletins is $5 per Sunday or $20.00 for the month. For more information contact the church office @ 709 786 - 3007 or Walter Snow at 709-786 - 3087.
The bulletins for today are sponsored in loving memory of Stewart Ralph by wife Brenda and family.
A Donation to the Cemetery Fund in memory of loved ones, from Rowena Butler.
*Monthly - The First Sunday of each month is designated Helping Hand Sunday. Please bring along a non-perishable food item.
*HOW TO REACH US:
Secretary - Office Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Office Phone: 709 786-3007.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Clarke’s Beach United Church
Pastor Glenn Jarvis: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 709 689-5794.
Next Week’s Lessons: (May 5th)
Acts 10: 44 - 48 Psalm 98 1 John 5: 1 - 6
*Confirmation Class:
Monday, April 29th @ 5:45 p.m. at The Church Hall.
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BULLETIN APRIL 21ST, 2024:
United Church of Canada
Clarke’s Beach Pastoral Charge
Minister: Pastor Glenn G. Jarvis Rt’ d, DLM
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Joseph Burton, BA, M. Div.
Church Organist: Mrs. Lois Boone
4th Sunday in Easter - April 21st, 2024
We Gather
Time of gathering: Bev & Joe
Musical Prelude
Personal Meditation - A Quiet time to prepare ourselves for worship.
Introit:
Shepherd of love,
You knew I had lost my way;
Shepherd of love,
You cared that I'd gone astray.
You sought and found me, placed around me
Strong arms that carried me home;
No foe can harm me or alarm me,
Never again will I roam.
Shepherd of love,
Saviour and Lord and Guide;
Shepherd of love,
Forever I'll stay by Your side.
Lighting The Candles: (unison)
The light of these candles is a reflection of the light that brightens these northern lands at this time of year, a reminder of the turning of the earth and the turning of the seasons, which are in such contrast in our latitude. This light is light of presence, this light is light of clarity, this light is light of hope. This light is the Christ light among us.
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: (responsive)
Jesus the Christ said, I am the Good Shepherd.
We have come to follow Him.
We gather in the name of the One who leads us by still waters.
We have come to be restored in Him.
We gather in the name of the One who prepares a banquet for us.
We have come to be fed by His love, so let us worship God.
Prayer of Approach:
Loving God, our shepherd, guide and giver of life.
You nourish our lives and lead us into green pastures.
You restore our souls with rest and peace.
You give us joy so our lives overflows with goodness and grace.
You walk with us through the darkest valleys,
offering us courage and compassion.
At all times and in all circumstances, You are with us,
Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit, so we praise You, Holy One, here and now, now and always. Amen.
Hymn: VU # 158 “Christ, Is Alive”
Prayer of Confession: (unison)
God of mercy, You lead us into green pastures,
but our lifestyles put those pastures at risk.
You offer us rest, but we like to pursue our goals,
whatever the cost to the earth or our health.
You call us to show compassion, but we are quick to judge others. Forgive us and humble us to live with respect in creation.
Assurance of Pardon:
Jesus said, come to me all you who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Friends, trust that peace and forgiveness are God’s gift to you this day. Be renewed by the power of the Spirit that moves with you into each new day.
Prayer of Illumination:
God of Word and Wisdom, send us Your Holy Spirit as we listen to the witness of Your people in the Scriptures. May we claim the story of Your redeeming love again, and praise You with our lives through Christ, our Lord and Guide. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 4: 5 - 12
Responsive Psalm # 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;[a]
3 he restores my soul.[b]
He leads me in right paths[c]
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[d]
I fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely[e] goodness and mercy[f] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.[g]
The Gloria
The Epistle: 1 John 3: 16 - 24
Duet: Bev & Joe
The Gospel: John 10: 11 - 18
Meditation
Hymn: VU # 273 “The King of Love”
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory:
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
Offertory Prayer:
Giving God, You are our Shepherd, strong and wise. Bless the gifts we offer and multiply their impact in the world. Use them to spread Your love and protect all that is vulnerable in Your creation, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord. Amen.
Prayer: VU # 400 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place;
Lord, listen to your children praying,
send us love, send us power, send us grace!
Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: VU # 651 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Commissioning and Benediction:
Go in love, with the peace of Christ within you, to witness to His love in truth and action. And may God’s resurrecting love open the future for you, empowered by the Spirit, and embraced by the presence of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord.
Dismissal:
Shepherd of Love,
contentment at last is mine;
Deep in my heart
There’s peace and a joy divine.
The future’s brighter, burden’s lighter,
My cup runs over each day;
Your grace supplied me now provides me
All that I need for the way.
Shepherd of love,
Saviour and Lord and Guide;
Shepherd of love,
Forever I'll stay by Your side.
Organ Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*“DID YOU KNOW?” ~ WEEKLY BULLETINS
Can be donated in memory of Loved Ones or Celebration of Milestones ie: Birthdays, Anniversaries etc. The cost of bulletins is $5 per Sunday or $20.00 for the month. For more information contact the church office @ 709 786 - 3007 or Walter Snow at 709-786 - 3087.
The bulletins for today are sponsored in loving memory of Stewart Ralph by wife Brenda and family.
*Monthly - The First Sunday of each month is designated Helping Hand Sunday. Please bring along a non-perishable food item.
*HOW TO REACH US:
Secretary - Office Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Office Phone: 709 786-3007.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Clarke’s Beach United Church
Pastor Glenn Jarvis: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 709 689-5794.
*Next Week’s Lessons: (April 28th)
Acts 8: 26 - 40 Psalm# 22: 25 - 31 1 John 4: 7 - 21
*Confirmation Class:
Monday, April 22nd @ 5:45 p.m. at The Church Hall.