PENTECOST 16: SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 - Reserved Sacrament

God has called us through the gospel, so that we may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 2.14

Opening Hymn: Part of the Family (SFGP 44 - words in bulletin)

Gathering of the Community (BAS pg 185)

Gloria (sing - BAS pg 186)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth, and ourselves in your image. Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and to serve you with reverence and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Jesus Loves Me (VU 365 - words in bulletin)

Announcements & Welcome

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD:

First Reading: Proverbs 31: 10-31

Psalm 1 (BAS page 705)

Second Reading: James 3: 13-4:3, 7-8a

Gradual: Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant (v.v.1,2,5,6 - CP 500)

Gospel: Mark 9: 30-37

Sermon

The Apostles’ Creed (BAS pg 189)

Prayers of the People

Confession (BAS pg 191)

The Peace (sing)

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST:

Offertory: God of Grace and God of Glory (CP 577)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of power, the glory of your works fills us with wonder and awe. Accept our offering this day, and help us to live in peace and harmony with all your creation, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord’s Prayer: (Sing - BAS page 211)

Lamb of God: (Sing)

Communion Music:
As We Gather at Your Table (CP 61)
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song (CP 635)

Prayer after Communion: Ruler of the universe, all creation yearns for its fulfilment in your Son. May we who have shared in holy things grow into maturity in him. This we ask in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Doxology: (sing - BAS page 214)

Blessing

Recessional: For the Healing of the Nations (CP 576)


WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider...........Richard Fish
Preaching..........Fletsch Ferguson
Lay Minister.......Beth Truant
Healing Prayers....Ellen Ferguson
Communion Asst.....Hazel Arnold
Music..............Dr. Paul Crawford
Lectors 10 am......Jim Sturgeon, Rita Holmes
Greeters 10 am.....Dianne Jenkins, Jill Sibbald
Coffee Fellowship..Hazel Arnold, Jo Slywka
Lector 8 am........Gladys Wirsch
Greeter 8 am.......Gord & Carroll McKenzie