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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
April 21st, 2024
Battersea - 9:15am & Inverary - 11:15am
THOUGHT BEFORE WORSHIP:
The fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday, and each year the scripture readings include the twenty-third Psalm and a reading from John 10, describing Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The image of Jesus assures us that we are known and cared for.
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
GOOD NEWS STORY
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
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we light this candle to remind us that we do not face the challenges of life alone.
God is with us and cares for us like a good shepherd cares for the flock.
Let the light and warmth of this small flame remind us of the guidance and comfort of that loving care.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come, walk in green pastures. We follow the Shepherd. Come, lie down in green pastures. We trust the Shepherd. Come, dine at the table of abundance. We are fed by the Shepherd. Come, dwell in God’s house. We live in the Shepherd’s care.
PRAYERS OF ADORATION
Loving Shepherd, you know our names; you care for us. When we face darkness and death, walk beside us. When we hunger for your love, fill us with your presence. When we are fearful, feed us at your table. May we dwell in the house of goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Amen.
HYMN: VU#415 “God We Praise You for the Morning”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Good Shepherd, we take your care for granted. In the midst of your many blessings, we complain of not having enough. In the presence of danger, we fail to trust your abiding love. When you set a table before us, we turn aside from you. Call us back into your care and help us trust your caring presence, that our actions may proclaim your truth. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives. God forgives our failures and calls us back.
Amen
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
THEME CONVERSATION SCRIPTURES: Psalm 23 & John 10:11-18
For the Wisdom of these words. Thanks be to God!
MUSIC MINISTRY MEDITATION: “Foundations: Trust”
HYMN: MV#126 “Are you a Shepherd“
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
DEDICATION OF OFFERING
God of love, you abide with us; you provide for all our needs and guide us in your ways.
Out of gratitude for your care, we bring our gifts before you. Use them for your work of caring, that all may feast at the table of abundance, walk without fear, and drink deeply from the cup of compassion. 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
HYMN: VU#747 “The Lord’s My Shepherd”
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
April 21st, 2024
Battersea - 9:15am & Inverary - 11:15am
THOUGHT BEFORE WORSHIP:
The fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday, and each year the scripture readings include the twenty-third Psalm and a reading from John 10, describing Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The image of Jesus assures us that we are known and cared for.
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
GOOD NEWS STORY
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
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we light this candle to remind us that we do not face the challenges of life alone.
God is with us and cares for us like a good shepherd cares for the flock.
Let the light and warmth of this small flame remind us of the guidance and comfort of that loving care.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come, walk in green pastures. We follow the Shepherd. Come, lie down in green pastures. We trust the Shepherd. Come, dine at the table of abundance. We are fed by the Shepherd. Come, dwell in God’s house. We live in the Shepherd’s care.
PRAYERS OF ADORATION
Loving Shepherd, you know our names; you care for us. When we face darkness and death, walk beside us. When we hunger for your love, fill us with your presence. When we are fearful, feed us at your table. May we dwell in the house of goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Amen.
HYMN: VU#415 “God We Praise You for the Morning”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Good Shepherd, we take your care for granted. In the midst of your many blessings, we complain of not having enough. In the presence of danger, we fail to trust your abiding love. When you set a table before us, we turn aside from you. Call us back into your care and help us trust your caring presence, that our actions may proclaim your truth. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives. God forgives our failures and calls us back.
Amen
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
THEME CONVERSATION SCRIPTURES: Psalm 23 & John 10:11-18
For the Wisdom of these words. Thanks be to God!
MUSIC MINISTRY MEDITATION: “Foundations: Trust”
HYMN: MV#126 “Are you a Shepherd“
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
DEDICATION OF OFFERING
God of love, you abide with us; you provide for all our needs and guide us in your ways.
Out of gratitude for your care, we bring our gifts before you. Use them for your work of caring, that all may feast at the table of abundance, walk without fear, and drink deeply from the cup of compassion. 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
HYMN: VU#747 “The Lord’s My Shepherd”
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.