Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

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

Sunday May 10, 2015

Christian Family Sunday
Mothers Day

Worship Leaders Today

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

Mackie Robertson
Mackie Robertson
Sandra Osadchuk
Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

We Gather to Praise God

Welcome to our worship service today.
We pray you will feel God's presence as we worship together.
If you are able, please stand where indicated with an asterisk(*).
You are invited to join in reading the responses and prayers, printed in bold.

Prelude
Greeting and Welcome
Life and Work of the Church
Lighting the Christ Candle
*Sung Introit:

Welcome Happy Morning

VU 161

Welcome, happy morning! Age to age shall say,

Hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today:
Come then, True and Faithful, now fulfil your word,
This is your third morning: rise, O buried Lord!
*Passing of the Peace
*The Call to Worship:
People of God, today we hear the words "all", "everyone",
and "equity". Take a moment now as we begin our worship
to remember these things. God intervenes in the world
with righteousness and equity, everyone can be born of
God. God's Spirit does not select a few but falls on all who
hear God's word, God's love extends to everyone. With
these promises ringing loudly in our consciousness, we
enter this house and this community knowing that God
is eternally generous and we are all welcome here.
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*The Opening Prayer:

O God, we open our mouths to praise you - you open our
spirits to receive you. We open our minds to learn of your
ways - you open our wills to follow. We open our hands to
serve you - you open our hearts to love you. We are open
to your mystery, O God; make yourself known in us this
day, praying your prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven...
*Hymn:

Now Thank We All Our God

VU 236

The Good News Time

*Hymn:

Spirit of the Loving God

VU 376

The Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Acts 10: 44-48 The gift of the Spirit comes as Peter preaches.
Psalm 98 VU 818 Sing to God a new song.
1 John 5: 1-6 To love God is to obey God's commandments.
John 15: 9-17 Love one another as I have loved you.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God!

Message:
*Hymn:

O Christian, Love

VU 594
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We Respond to Gods Word

Offering Invitation
*Response: Your Work O God Needs Many Hands

VU 537

Your work, O God, needs many hands to help you

everywhere, and some there are who cannot serve unless our
gifts we share.
Because we love you and your work, our offering now we
make; be pleased to use it as your own, we ask for Jesus
sake.

*The Prayer of Dedication:

Self-sacrificing God, we bring this offering as support for the
ongoing work of establishing your reign of love and justice,
kindness and mercy upon our earth. Use it, and use us, we
pray, according to your loving wisdom and intent for life
in all its fullness for every person. AMEN!
Prayers of the People
*Hymn:

Lord, Speak to Me

VU 589

*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
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May 10, 2015

Announcements

Prayer Corner
John Allen, Ryan Beaudette, Ashley Cowan,
Meryle Duncan, Hailey, Sheila, Sheila Elliott,
Lloyd Howes, Tony Martin, Mary Matte,
Willard Orr, James Oswald, Joye Oswald,
The Family of Mrs. Priscilla Price, Evan Rodger,
Wilma Scott, Harold Sproule, Boris Woloschuk

Question for Today:

When have you been wrong about something?
How did you recover the situation?
May 17: East Hawkesbury United Church in St. Anne de
Prescott is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. On
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm the E.H. Gospel Sound will hold
a concert in the church to kick off the celebration. A time of
fellowship will follow the service. Come, and bring a friend.
May 24: Joint Worship Service at Riceville United
Church on Sunday, May 24 at 10:30 am. Theme: Lettuce
Smile. Communion.
May 31: Franklin Corners Cemetery Memorial Service, 2
pm.

Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Prescott Russell, Tuesday, May 12, at 1:30pm
Heritage Lodge, Wednesday, May 20, at 1:30 pm
Champlain, Wednesday, May 27, at 2:00 pm

Monday Morning Craft Group - 9:30 am to noon at Trinity

United (VKH) - Quilting, Swedish Weaving, Knitting and
Crocheting. Everyone welcome to join. For more information
contact Pauline Newton 613-678-2247 or Jean MacCuaig
613-527-2064.

United Church Response to Nepal Earthquake:

The United Church of Canada is calling for prayer and welcoming
donations for Nepal Earthquake Relief in response to the 7.8
magnitude earthquake that hit the south Asian country on April 24.
The United Church has contributed $7,500 from its Emergency
Response Fund to ACT Alliance to provide emergency aid in
Kathmandu and surrounding areas. The Canadian government
will match, dollar for dollar, donations to registered Canadian
charities (including the United Church) made between April
25 and May 25.
Pray: We pray for the people of Nepal, tens of thousands of
whose lives have been suddenly and violently shattered, their
loved ones, homes, and livelihoods lost. We also pray for the
Nepalese who are now living in Canada, in particular members of
Knox United Church in Winnipeg, and for those Canadians whose
loved ones were in Nepal when the earthquake struck and are still
waiting to hear if they are safe.
Donate: For information on how to donate, see poster on
your bulletin board or on the United Church website:
http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/response/150427

Check your bulletin boards / Genesis website for events

this Spring and the April - June worship schedule.

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

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 @ noon

Minutes for Mission

May 10

Global Mission and Service

Miracles of Community
Jubilee House, supported by the National Church Womens
Association of Mission and Service partner the Presbyterian
Church in the Republic of Korea, works with vulnerable children,
youth, women, and seniors by caring for body and soul, planting
seeds of hope, and sharing the love of God.
Child care is a priority for low-income, single-parent, and
grandparent-headed families. The Green Dream Childrens Centre
at Jubilee House meets that priority, including study support
programs for older children. An innovative program has children
from the centre visiting isolated seniors. The goal of all Green
Dreams programs is to help children and youth grow into happy,
well-grounded, and community-oriented adults.
The Womens Centre of Jubilee House offers counselling and
practical support to survivors of domestic violence to help them reestablish lives in the aftermath of trauma. The Sharing Mission
Centre focuses on low-income seniors and child-headed
households. With help from 290 Korean churches, in 2013 this
centre supplied 543 households with traditional Korean kimchi
(pickled cabbage).
Says Jubilees Director the Rev Park Hee-Jin, We always thank
God for the support of The United Church of Canada. Your
prayers and support make possible the miracles of sharing the
community of God.
Our gifts for Mission and Service help to share the love of God in
Korea. Please join me and continue to give generously.

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