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ORDER OF SERVICE

Eleventh after Pentecost

August 8, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Pulpit Supply: Karen Valley

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “Me Alone” #118 (More Voices) (piano)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As we worship in this place, we remember that for thousands of years, First People’s lives and spirituality have been deeply connected to the land. We stand here on unceded Algonquin territory. We give thanks for past stewardship of the land, and pledge to live here with respect, care, and gratitude.

CALL TO WORSHIP

OPENING 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,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever. AMEN.

OPENING HYMN: “We Praise You, O God” #218 (Voices United) (Organ)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS

1. 1 Kings 19: 4-8

2. Psalm 111

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: "It’s a Song of Praise for the Maker" #30 (More Voices) (piano)

SERMON:

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: "God Leads Us Along" Music by G.A. Young; arranged by Lisa Hockstra (piano)

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: "Come Touch Our Hearts" #12 (More Voices) (piano)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Tune: Lobe den Herren; arranged by Larry Shackley (piano)