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Meeting ID: 875 7968 2098

ORDER OF SERVICE

September 19, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Minister: Rev. David Sherwin

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE ()

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “Jesus, Friend of Little Children” #340 (Voices United)

(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: “My Lord, What a Morning” #708 (Voices United) (piano)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS – Scripture Reader: Connie Swant

1. Mark 9:30-37

2. Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “The Rising Moon” Music by Paul Sullivan (piano)

SERMON: “Seeing the World With New Eyes”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “I Love to Tell the Story” Tune: Hankey; Music by

William G. Fischer; Arranged by Tedd Smith (piano)

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love” #593 (Voices United)

(piano)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “The Stories of Jesus” (piano)

Based on "Story of Jesus" by John R. Sweney and "Stories of Jesus" by Frederic R.

Challiner; arranged by Hugh S. Livingston, Jr. ("Tell Me the Stories of Jesus" was

a hymn suggestion for Mark so this works well.  Starts off quietly, gets lively at

end.)