Port Williams United Baptist Church www.pwubc.org
Our 147th Anniversary!
Sunday, November 15, 2015 10:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. David J. Ogilvie Music Director: Dr. Christianne Rushton Church Administrator: Mireille Twohig Custodians: Marilyn & Michael Beatty
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Welcome to Port Williams United Baptist Church on this Anniversary Sunday. We pray you will find our fellowship warm and our worship meaningful. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book (at the back of the sanctuary) or to fill out a Visitor Card (in the pew) before leaving. Thank you. * indicates that the congregation is invited to stand
WE APPROACH GOD God of all ages, you have travelled with your people in this place through the past 147 years. You have shared moments of joy and times of despair. Be with us now as we, like those faithful believers who have gone before us, and those who will come after us, join in gratitude to sing your praise. Amen.
Prelude
Christianne Rushton
* Welcoming Each Other
Dave Ogilvie
Announcements A Moment for Mission
Connie Veinotte
Silent Prayer and Preparation
WE PRAISE GOD Call to Worship * Songs of Praise 1.
"Be With Us Now"
by Bret Hesla
God of earth and every creature, God of wind and God of sky, God of old and new creation, Be with us now, be with us now. 2
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God who moves across the water, God who moves across all time, God who moves within my walking, Be with us now, be with us now.
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God who weaves each golden sunset, God who weaves the web of life, God who weaves us all together, Be with us now, be with us now.
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God whose reign is ever budding, God whose will is our delight, God whose power is invitation, Be with us now, be with us now.
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God who calls us to be mindful, God who calls us to make peace, God who calls us to be healers, Be with us now, be with us now. Used with permission – Licensing #610883
Let Us Build a House 1.
Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
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Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true, where all God’s children dare to seek to dream God’s reign anew. Here the cross shall stand as witness and as symbol of God’s grace; here as one we claim the faith of Jesus: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. 3
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Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine, and wheat: a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; as we share in Christ the feast that free us: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
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Let us build a house where hands will reach beyond the wood and stone to heal and strengthen, serve and teach, and live the Word they’ve known. Here the outcast and the stranger bear the image of God’s face; let us bring an end to fear and danger: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
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Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
* Prayer of Approach Responsive Reading LEADER:
Declaration of Faith
by Ann Weems
We believe in God, in Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit, and in you and me.
PEOPLE: We believe the Holy Spirit has freed us to worship as a community, to become a church family.
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LEADER:
We believe the Holy Spirit works through men and women, ministers and wiggly children, ringing bells and chimes and silence, drama and the unexpected, choirs and soloists,
PEOPLE: touching and praying, spontaneity and planning, faith and doubt, tears and laughter, leading and supporting, hugging and kneeling, dancing and stillness, applauding and giving, LEADER:
creativity and plodding, words and listening, holding and letting go, "thank you" and "help me,"
PEOPLE: Scripture and alleluias, agonizing and celebrating, accepting and caring, through you and through me, through Love. LEADER:
We believe God’s Holy Spirit lives in this community of dancing, hand-holding people where lines of age and politics and lifestyle are crossed.
PEOPLE: We believe in praising God for life! We believe in responding to God’s grace by showing love and justice to all people. LEADER:
We believe in the poetry within each of us. We believe in dreams and visions.
PEOPLE: We believe in the Kingdom of God within us. We believe in Love. ALL:
We believe, Lord... help our unbelief. Amen.
Ministry in Music
"Tshotsholoza" "Man in the Mirror" Annapolis Valley Honour Choir
* Children’s Hymn
"Jesus Bids Us Shine"
(verse 1)
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Children’s Time * Children’s Hymn
"Jesus Bids Us Shine" (verses 2 & 3)
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WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD The Offering * Offertory Prayer “All That We Have” All that we have, all that we are, we offer here today to bring good news of hope and joy to cherish on the way. To feed the hungry, heal the sick, and set the captives free. To build a world where love is lived, proclaiming liberty. Amen.
Prayers of the People of God Prayer Response
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“The Lord's Prayer”
Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil; For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, Now and forever. Amen.
GOD SPEAKS TO US The Scriptures
Emily Sweet
Hebrew Lesson: Deuteronomy 11: 1 – 5, 18 - 21 (p. 130, OT) Epistle Lesson: Colossians 3: 12 - 17 (p. 156, NT)
Sermon:
“With Gratitude in Your Hearts, Sing!”
Ministry in Music
"Muusika"
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GOD SENDS US FORTH * Hymn of Response
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past"
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"The Blessing"
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* Benediction Ministry in Music *
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