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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 Leaders: Myrna Cashman & Jon McLurg
April 14, 2024 Battersea - 9:15am & Inverary - 11:15am
THOUGHT BEFORE WORSHIP:
Even as the risen Christ appeared to those first disciples, so Christ is present with us now. Let us pray for open minds and ready hearts to hear and receive the word of God.
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
We light this candle as a symbol of Jesus love -
a love that triumphs even over death.
CALL TO WORSHIP
How joyful it is, to celebrate the good news of God’s love!
We are called to be Easter people!
Darkness cannot claim us!
Fear cannot bind us!
Christ is risen!
Christ is risen, indeed! AMEN!
PRAYERS OF ADORATION
Lord of Light and Mercy, be with us this day as we again hear the stories of faith and sight. Help us to believe in your abiding presence with us, both in our darkness and in the light which you bring. Give us courage and strength to witness to your resurrection. For we offer this in Jesus ’Name, AMEN.
HYMN: VU#157 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, you give to us your greatest gift, Your Son Jesus Christ, as we still don’t understand what is going on. You call us to be people of courage and hope; and yet we run and hide, doubting and fearing. You challenge us to proclaim our faith; but we huddle in darkness whispering our words of discouragement. Shake us up, Lord! Forgive us when we seem to need prodding over and over again. Help us to see the presence of Jesus in our lives; and remind us of all that He taught us, to help us to live as disciples, serving you by serving others. Change us! Remold us! Make us truly the disciples you have called us to be. AMEN.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Peace. Be still. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Jesus came to bring you new life. Believe in him. Receive the blessing of hope and peace. AMEN.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD THEME CONVERSATION
SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:36b-48
For the Wisdom of these words. Thanks be to God!
MUSIC MINISTRY
MEDITATION: “Hard to Believe”
HYMN: VU#173 “Thine Is the Glory”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
DEDICATION OF OFFERING
Author of life and Giver of all gifts, we thank you for the many blessings of our lives. Receive now these gifts and transform them with the power of your love. May they become witnesses to your resurrection, proclaiming your power and forgiveness in our community and throughout the world. 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#684 “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
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 Leaders: Myrna Cashman & Jon McLurg
April 14, 2024 Battersea - 9:15am & Inverary - 11:15am
THOUGHT BEFORE WORSHIP:
Even as the risen Christ appeared to those first disciples, so Christ is present with us now. Let us pray for open minds and ready hearts to hear and receive the word of God.
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
We light this candle as a symbol of Jesus love -
a love that triumphs even over death.
CALL TO WORSHIP
How joyful it is, to celebrate the good news of God’s love!
We are called to be Easter people!
Darkness cannot claim us!
Fear cannot bind us!
Christ is risen!
Christ is risen, indeed! AMEN!
PRAYERS OF ADORATION
Lord of Light and Mercy, be with us this day as we again hear the stories of faith and sight. Help us to believe in your abiding presence with us, both in our darkness and in the light which you bring. Give us courage and strength to witness to your resurrection. For we offer this in Jesus ’Name, AMEN.
HYMN: VU#157 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, you give to us your greatest gift, Your Son Jesus Christ, as we still don’t understand what is going on. You call us to be people of courage and hope; and yet we run and hide, doubting and fearing. You challenge us to proclaim our faith; but we huddle in darkness whispering our words of discouragement. Shake us up, Lord! Forgive us when we seem to need prodding over and over again. Help us to see the presence of Jesus in our lives; and remind us of all that He taught us, to help us to live as disciples, serving you by serving others. Change us! Remold us! Make us truly the disciples you have called us to be. AMEN.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Peace. Be still. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Jesus came to bring you new life. Believe in him. Receive the blessing of hope and peace. AMEN.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD THEME CONVERSATION
SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:36b-48
For the Wisdom of these words. Thanks be to God!
MUSIC MINISTRY
MEDITATION: “Hard to Believe”
HYMN: VU#173 “Thine Is the Glory”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
DEDICATION OF OFFERING
Author of life and Giver of all gifts, we thank you for the many blessings of our lives. Receive now these gifts and transform them with the power of your love. May they become witnesses to your resurrection, proclaiming your power and forgiveness in our community and throughout the world. 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#684 “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
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