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ORDER OF SERVICE

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

Sacrament of Holy Communion

October 17, 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 – Dianne Mulholland

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “For All Your Goodness” #549 (Voices United)

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: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” #659 (Voices United) 

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS – Reader: Marion Reilly

1. Isaiah 53:4-12

2. Mark 10:35-45

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: "A Blessing" - Words and Music by Mark Sirett - sung by

Kathy Cosham and Mary Lou Carroll 

SERMON: “Choices and Consequences: Suffering in Service”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC/HYMN: “We Gather Here (Come Share the Lord)” #469

(Voices United)

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “Poured Out for You” - Music by Austin North (piano)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: “Will You Come and Follow Me” #567 (Voices United)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Go Forth!” – Music by Jason W. Krug (piano)