STORRINGTON PASTORAL CHARGE
The United Church of Canada in Battersea and Inverary
Ministers - The Whole Congregation
Clergy - Rev. Heather McLurg-Murphy
Music Leader: Chris Murphy
March 10, 2024
Battersea - 9:15am & Inverary - 11:15am
THOUGHT BEFORE WORSHIP:
On this fourth Sunday of Lent, as we reflect on journeying in the wilderness, what does this story of the Red Sea tell us about God and God’s people?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERRITORY
Since time immemorial First Peoples’ lives and spirituality have been deeply connected to this land. We acknowledge the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples whose territory we are on. We acknowledge and give thanks for their stewardship. May we live with respect and gratitude on this land.,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
See our caring and sharing emails See our Facebook Group: “Hopeful Messages from Battersea and Inverary” See our Storrington Facebook Page and You Tube Channel See our Website:
WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE
The congregation is invited to say the words printed in bold. Please feel free to sit or stand for the hymns
CARING AND SHARING
WORDS OF WELCOME
The grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all!
And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
In this season of Lent, we light this candle to remind us of the constant presence of God in our wilderness times
May we carry this light on our journey!
CALL TO WORSHIP
God hovered over the void and breathed life into dust.
God created in the wilderness.
Jesus said “no” to the tempter time and time again.
Jesus claimed his identity in the wilderness.
We grow in the wilderness. We learn in the wilderness.
For God is with us—before, through, and after the wilderness.
Let us worship God!
Amen.
HYMN: VU#449 “Crashing Waters at Creation”
PRAYERS OF ADORATION
When we feel overwhelmed by the storms of life, enter our hearts with your redeeming love, O Christ. When our fears overtake us and we cannot find our way, give us direction that we might faithfully serve you all our days, singing your praises!. AMEN.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
THEME CONVERSATION
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 14:19-31
For the Wisdom of these words. Thanks be to God!
MUSIC MINISTRY
MEDITATION: “Surrounded”
HYMN: VU#318 “Christ Be with Me”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
DEDICATION OF OFFERING
Lord, you have blessed our lives in so many ways. In gratitude for all these blessings and in confidence that our gifts will be used for ministries of peace and hope, we offer these gifts. AMEN.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE:
Lord, listen to Your children praying,
Lord, send Your spirit in this place; Lord, listen to Your children praying, Send us love, send us pow'r, send us grace!
THE LORD’S PRAYER (VU#960)
HYMN: VU#806 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
BENEDICTION
BLESSING: Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know God will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there, within, around, above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
The United Church of Canada in Battersea and Inverary
Ministers - The Whole Congregation
Clergy - Rev. Heather McLurg-Murphy
Music Leader: Chris Murphy
March 10, 2024
Battersea - 9:15am & Inverary - 11:15am
THOUGHT BEFORE WORSHIP:
On this fourth Sunday of Lent, as we reflect on journeying in the wilderness, what does this story of the Red Sea tell us about God and God’s people?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERRITORY
Since time immemorial First Peoples’ lives and spirituality have been deeply connected to this land. We acknowledge the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples whose territory we are on. We acknowledge and give thanks for their stewardship. May we live with respect and gratitude on this land.,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
See our caring and sharing emails See our Facebook Group: “Hopeful Messages from Battersea and Inverary” See our Storrington Facebook Page and You Tube Channel See our Website:
WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE
The congregation is invited to say the words printed in bold. Please feel free to sit or stand for the hymns
CARING AND SHARING
WORDS OF WELCOME
The grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all!
And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
In this season of Lent, we light this candle to remind us of the constant presence of God in our wilderness times
May we carry this light on our journey!
CALL TO WORSHIP
God hovered over the void and breathed life into dust.
God created in the wilderness.
Jesus said “no” to the tempter time and time again.
Jesus claimed his identity in the wilderness.
We grow in the wilderness. We learn in the wilderness.
For God is with us—before, through, and after the wilderness.
Let us worship God!
Amen.
HYMN: VU#449 “Crashing Waters at Creation”
PRAYERS OF ADORATION
When we feel overwhelmed by the storms of life, enter our hearts with your redeeming love, O Christ. When our fears overtake us and we cannot find our way, give us direction that we might faithfully serve you all our days, singing your praises!. AMEN.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
THEME CONVERSATION
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 14:19-31
For the Wisdom of these words. Thanks be to God!
MUSIC MINISTRY
MEDITATION: “Surrounded”
HYMN: VU#318 “Christ Be with Me”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
DEDICATION OF OFFERING
Lord, you have blessed our lives in so many ways. In gratitude for all these blessings and in confidence that our gifts will be used for ministries of peace and hope, we offer these gifts. AMEN.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE:
Lord, listen to Your children praying,
Lord, send Your spirit in this place; Lord, listen to Your children praying, Send us love, send us pow'r, send us grace!
THE LORD’S PRAYER (VU#960)
HYMN: VU#806 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
BENEDICTION
BLESSING: Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know God will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there, within, around, above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.