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Meeting ID: 875 7968 2098

ORDER OF SERVICE

October 3, 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 Loves Me” #365 (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: “O Splendour of God’s Glory Bright” #413 (Voices United) (piano)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS - Lay Reader: Theresa Morin

1. Job 1:1, 2:1-10

2. Mark 10:2-16

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “Jesus Laughed Out Loud” #133 (More Voices) (piano)

SERMON: “Hard Hearted Foolishness”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “Hope” (Meditation #14) music by Richard Blake (piano)

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: “Would You Bless Our Homes and Families” #556 (Voices United) (piano)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Every Day I Will Bless You” Music by Richard Blake (piano)