Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
July 2, 2023: Pentecost 5, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
O Canada - Gracelyn will lead us in sign language
God Save Our King
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 54 (Praise!) Great Is Thy Faithfulness and King
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time …..
A puppet show by – Bonnie, Jerusha, and Jordan
Hymn # 23 (Black) Magic Penny
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection ….. Come to Christ and offer your gifts, not as a burden, but as an opportunity to give rest and renewal to those who yearn to know God’s love.….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Receive these gifts we now bring, God, and bless them to be gifts for your world. Through our giving, renew others, that they too may know the comfort and rest of living in the arms of your compassion and love. Amen.
Scripture Reading
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10:40-42
Hymn # 508 (Praise!) O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
Message: Keeping Track
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 502(Praise!) We’ve a Story to Tell
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction: Go Now in Peace
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Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
July 16, 2023: Pentecost 7, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
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Hymn # 26 (Praise!) For the Beauty of the Earth
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Celebrating God’s Goodness (LAST SUNDAY ONLY AT FRE)
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time …..
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Hymn #15 (Black) I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
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The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
- The Collection … God’s word is a light to our path. May our offerings of gifts
and praise that we bring today be a light to the world. …
- The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison): Dear God, in this season of fruitful gardens help us share bountiful harvests of our own making. Whether our offering be of our time, wealth, or prayer, receive and multiply our gifts through the glory of your love. Amen.
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Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:1-9
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:18-23
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Hymn # 520 (Voices United) We Plough the Fields
Message The Sower
Pastoral Prayer
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Hymn # 430 (Praise!) Count Your Blessings
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
July 23, 2023: Pentecost 8, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
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Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
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Hymn # 218 (Voices United) We Praise You, O God
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Celebrating God’s Goodness (LAST SUNDAY ONLY AT FRE)
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time …
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Hymn # 29 (Black) Shine, Jesus Shine
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The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection: Like a field ready for harvest, our lives bear the marks of
God’s love and care. Let us bring our love and thanksgiving
to God, as we bring our tithes and offerings to those in need.
The Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison): Holy One, as you receive our tithes and offerings, today, may you bless these gifts from our hearts and hands, that the world may reap a harvest of generosity and love. Amen.
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Scripture Readi ngs
Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:24-30
( A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:36-43
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Hymn # 515 (Praise!) Rescue the Perishing
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Message The Weed Pulling Impulse
Pastoral Prayer
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Hymn # 542 (Praise!) Jesus loves Even Me
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Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
July 30, 2023: Pentecost 9, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer
Hymn # 4 (Black Come to My Heart
Celebrating God’s Goodness (LAST SUNDAY ONLY AT FRE)
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time …..
Hymn # 556 (Voices United) Would You Bless Our Homes and Families
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection ….. Let us share our gifts that God’s goodness may be known among the peoples. May our offerings and gifts glorify God and tell of Christ’s wonderful works. ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
God, you bless us with gifts of love and moments of grace and mercy. Bless the gifts we lay before you, that they may be signs of your loving kingdom to a world awaiting good news. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:31-33
( A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:44-52
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Hymn # 375 (Voices United) Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Message: The Kingdom of God is Like …
Pastoral Prayer
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Hymn # 509 (Praise!) In Christ There Is No East or West
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace