Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

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

Sunday August 10
th
, 2014
9
th
Sunday after Pentecost




Worship Leaders Today

Riceville-Pendleton (R) Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Trinity (Vankleek Hill) Sandra Osadchuk





*The Call to Worship:

We call you our mother. We call you our father. We call you
our friend. From many directions, we greet you, O God
of many names.

We call you listener. We call you prophet. We call you
healer. From many directions, we greet you, O God of
many names.

We call you steady. We call you disturbing. We call you
compassionate. From many directions, we greet you, O
God of many names.

No matter what we call you, and no matter where we meet
you along life's journey, we know our many-named God
calls to us and whispers our names. We come to
worship in community, accompanied by a love too deep
for words.
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*The Opening Prayer:

Comforter God, with vivid dreams and bold visions, inspire
us; with tender love toward one another, renew us; with your
Spirit, alive with colour and breath, lead us to this place.
May we speak and act authentically with one another, that
this community bears witness to the reconciling, generous
spirit of Christ, praying his prayer, together:

Our Father, who art in heaven...

The Prayer of Dedication:

Generous God, you call us to many forms of response in
your world, and so, we give of ourselves in whatever way
is possible: through our talents, money, spiritual gifts,
compassion, and vision for love's reign, anew in the
world. We ask that you take these simple gifts, stitched
together with great hope, and patch them together into
offerings of love for the world.

AMEN!

Lessons:

Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold into slavery.
Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b (VU 828-829 Pt.1&2)
Remembering Joseph.
Romans 10: 5-15 The word is near you.
Matthew 14: 22-33 Walking on stormy waters.

Hymns:

Hymn # 1: J esus Calls Us VU 562

Hymn # 2: Teach Me, God, to Wonder VU 299

Hymn # 3: When We Are Living VU 581

Hymn # 4 Will Your Anchor Hold VU 675
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August 10, 2014

Announcements


Prayer Corner

Alana, Reg Beaudette, Ryan Beaudette,
Dytha Dixon, Dot, Sheila Elliott, Lloyd Howes,
Eileen Lovasz, Tony Martin, Mary Matte, Mrs. Mercer,
Willard Orr, Joye Oswald, Evan Rodger,
Wilma Scott, Family of Henry Tilsley




August No Sunday School at Cassburn United Church
in August. Welcome back to Sunday School on Sept. 7.

August No services at Cassburn; no services on Aug.
10, 17 & 24 at Kirk Hill; no services on Aug. 17 & 24 at
Riceville.

August 17 See you at the Vankleek Hill Fair! Worship
service at the Fairgrounds at 10:00 am.

August 17 - Do Brunch after the Fair worship service!
Hosted by Cassburn United Church, so you know it will be
good! Prices: Adults: $10.00; Family (2 adults, 2 kids
(under 6): $25.00; age 2 and under free.

Aug 24 - Worship with Rev Lois & the Choir Boys at Sand
Road Sugar Camp off Highway 138, north of Monkland, for
a gospel musical worship service at 10:00 am. Bring lawn
chairs. A light lunch will be available for a small fee. Stay
for a live auction with Murray Blair at 1:00 pm; a
fundraiser for the United Churches of Avonmore, Finch
and Martintown. Furniture, prints, vintage items, antiques,
pickles and baking, many new items including hockey tickets
to the Montreal Canadians. Cash or cheque with photo id

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only. Bring your pick-up trucks and your chairs - come and
enjoy the day!

August 31 Memorial Service at Kirk Hill (11:00 am).

August 31 - Cassburn United Church will be holding a
campfire service on Sunday, August 31. Come and join us
for a wiener roast and corn boil at 6 p.m. followed by a
campfire service at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and help
us celebrate the end of summer with food, fun and worship.




Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Prescott-Russell, Tues., Aug. 12, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Champlain Nursing Home, Wed. Aug. 27, 2014 at 10:30 am



Sept 6 Annual Fall Supper hosted by Riceville-Pendleton
United Churches, South Plantagenet Hall.

Tickets go on sale in September for Charles Dickens,
returning to Christ Church United in Chesterville, on Tues.
Dec. 16 at 7:00 pm. John D. Huston performs his one man
show A Christmas Carol. Also performing that evening is
Morewood soprano Camille Beauchamp. Advance tickets
$20; at the door $25. Contact Ruth Bradley-St-Cyr at 613-
443-4484 or ruthbear@sympatico.ca See your bulletin
board for full details.




Check your bulletin boards for events this summer and
the August worship schedule.

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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

August 10 Global Mission and Service

Calling for Action on Mining
Global and Canadian partners attending the United Churchs 41st
General Council in 2012 had this message for the church:

Christ is at the mine in Guatemala - where people are
devastated by a thirst for wealth Christ is where people fear,
where the earth groans, where bodies and souls ache. And
where Christ is, that is where the church must be also.

The United Church of Canada has heard many stories from
partners about communities adversely affected by mining
operations, many owned by Canadian companies. People have
been displaced, water sources disrupted or contaminated, arable
land and food production capacity destroyed. Many have lost their
lives. Most are people whose stories and lives do not make
headline news.

Our partners are asking others, including the people of the United
Church, to act to make a difference. They are asking all people to
call on governments and mining companies to observe national
and international law and environmental regulations. They are
asking that communities affected by a mining operation participate
fully in decisions made about the land they live on, the water they
drink, and the community they live in.

Impunity, weak judicial systems, and corruption often work to
silence the voices of victims of land-grabbing, human rights
abuses, and environmental destruction. We are lifting up those
voices so the stories can be heard in hopes the injustices can be
addressed. Choices are stark. One activist describes the situation
bluntly: The people dont need gold. They need water.

Your gifts for Mission and Service are present with those calling
for action on mining issues. Please continue to give.

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