Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

Consisting of the congregations from:
Cassburn, Kirk Hill, Riceville-Pendleton,
Trinity (Vankleek Hill)

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Christ, the King, Sunday

Worship Leaders Today

Trinity (Vankleek Hill)
Kirk Hill
Riceville-Pendleton (P)
Cassburn

Sandra Osadchuk
Sandra Osadchuk
Mackie Robertson
Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

We Gather to Praise God

When items are in BOLD all are invited to join.
Please stand, if you are able, where you see an asterisk (*).
Prelude
Greeting and Welcome
Life and Work of the Church
Lighting the Christ Candle
*Sung Introit: God, Whose Love is Ever With Us VU 399
God, whose love is ever with us, source of all, the
ending true,
hear the universal chorus raised in joyful praise to you.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, joined in love, our praises ring!
*Passing of the Peace
*The Call to Worship:
All the World! Raise glad shouts to the Holy One! Worship
God with joy! Come into the Presence with ringing cries!
(R) Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Be assured the Holy One is the God who made us, the
shepherd to whom we belong, who feeds us in green
pastures.
(R)
With thanksgiving enter the Holy One's doors, with praise the
divine courts. Praise and bless the Holy Name
(R)
Truly the Holy One is good, forever true and loving, from
age to age ever faithful.
(R)
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*The Opening Prayer:

Gracious God, your people hunger and thirst each day,
through lack of food, or lack of spiritual nourishment. Open
us to recognize the ways you reveal your grace, your
blessings, and your comforting presence.
You are our guide, revealing the path on which we are to
travel. Help us to see your presence in one another, and
make us ready to act lovingly, openly, honestly, and humbly
in the way of Christ, who taught us to pray together, saying:
Our Father, who art in heaven...
*Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

VU 264

The Good News Time

*Hymn:

I Danced in the Morning

VU 352

The Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24 God searches for the sheep; judges
between fat and lean.

Psalm 100 VU pp 820-824 Make a joyful noise.

Ephesians 1: 15-23 May God give you a spirit of wisdom,
revelation and hope.

Matthew 25: 31-46 When you helped the least of these,

you helped me.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God!
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Message:
*Hymn:

All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

VU 334

We Respond to Gods Word

Offering Invitation
*Response:

Grant us, God, the Grace

VU 540

Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully.

*The Prayer of Dedication:

May we respond to basic needs of life: food, water, shelter,
love;
and offer nourishment, warmth, shelter, protection.
May we recognize the stranger,
and offer friendship, kindness, and welcome.
May we recognize the sick,
and offer comfort, peace, and patience.
May we recognize the imprisoned,
and offer time, graciously, out of concern and love. May
our gifts meet the longings of your people.
AMEN!
Prayers of the People
*Hymn:

Crown Him with Many Crowns

VU 211

*Commissioning & Blessing

*Sung Blessing: Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace, never be afraid,
God will go with you each hour of everyday.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know he 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 watching from above,
Go now in peace, in faith and in love.
Postlude

Our Worship Ends Our Service Begins

November 23, 2014

Announcements

Prayer Corner
Alana, Reg Beaudette, Ryan Beaudette, Dytha Dixon,
Dot, Eleanor Lalonde, Hailey, Sheila, Sheila Elliott,
Lloyd Howes, Eileen Lovasz, Tony Martin, Mary Matte,
Mrs. Mercer, Lloyd McCauley, Willard Orr, Joye Oswald,
Evan Rodger, Wilma Scott, Boris Woloschuk

Deadline for Cassburn Christmas Newsletter is:

Sunday, November 30, 2014
Please e-mail any submissions to Stephanie Anderson at
bandsanderson@rogers.com or give directly to Stephanie or
Bryan. Phone number to reach Stephanie directly is
(613)678-1681.
Dec. 5: Musical presentation by Rev. Vivianne LaRivire,
on Friday, December 5 @ 7:30 pm in the sanctuary of
Trinity (VKH) United. Rev. LaRivire is a United Church
minister currently studying for her Doctorate of Divinity in
Montreal. Meet & Greet, and refreshments following the
concert. See poster on bulletin board for ticket information.

Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Champlain, Wednesday, November 26 at 2:00 pm
Community Home, Alexandria, Thurs. Dec. 4, at 10:30 am
Prescott Russell, Tuesday, December 9 at 1:30 pm
Heritage Lodge, Wednesday, December 17 at 1:30 pm

Dec. 7: A Gentle Christmas Mark and Lisa Henderson

invite you to a celebration of remembrance with a candle
lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 3 pm at St.
Johns Anglican Church in Vankleek Hill. Pastor Dana
Johnston will lead a non-denominational service.
Dec. 18 24: L'Orignal Food Bank Needs Our Help! The
L'Orignal Food Bank is once again looking for volunteers to
pack groceries at Laurin's Independent Grocery Store in
Hawkesbury from Dec. 18 - Dec. 24. Volunteers are needed
between the hours of 9 am to 8 pm that week. Tips earned
by the volunteers go to the L'Orignal Food Bank. If you are
interested in donating a few hours for a good cause, please
call Andre Simard at (613) 675-0247 to schedule a time.
Want more? Why not visit these websites . . .
United Church of Canada www.united-church.ca
United Church Resources www.ucrdstore.ca
Cassburn
www.cassburnunitedchurch.weebly.com
Riceville-Pendleton www.riceville-pendletonunitedchurch.ca

We are

The Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada
42 Mill St., Box 689, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
Phone: 613-678-5499
genesiscc@bellnet.ca
Genesis Cooperative Community
www.genesiscmty.com
Minister: Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Administrative Assistant: Gabrielle Becker
Administrative Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 am 1:00 pm
Announcement Deadline: Wednesday
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Minutes for Mission

November 23

Community and Justice Work

Rainbow Ministry
How many of us have been rejected by our families, friends, and
communities? How many of us have been kicked out of our
homes for being who we are? How many of us have been rejected
by our children?
For members of the LGBTTQQ community, these are all-too-real
scenarios. LGBTTQQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer, and Questioning. Rainbow
Ministry is an outreach ministry of Winnipeg Presbytery in
Winnipeg, Manitoba. We work exclusively with the LGBTTQQ
community.
We have presented workshops and led discussions in churches
around affirming and inclusivity issues in the church. Our work
includes giving workshops at the Manitoba province-wide
Gay/Straight Alliance conference, speaking at rallies, and
providing pastoral care in the community, Bible studies, discussion
groups, and a presence at Winnipegs Pride celebrations.
For many members of the LGBTTQQ community the church is a
place of pain, hurt, and anger. We work with people to show the
love of God to all, to show that there are places of faith where all
are accepted for who they are born to be. The moment we say the
word church or God, many people pull backeven if they are
missing the spiritual in their livesdue to the pain of the past. We
are working to overcome this pain and to find a spiritual home for
all.
Your gifts for Mission and Service help to offer a compassionate
community and healing for all Gods people. Please give
generously.

Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church
to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.