Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

Consisting of the congregations from:
Cassburn, Kirk Hill, Riceville-Pendleton,
Trinity (Vankleek Hill)
Sunday September 14, 2014
14
th
Sunday after Pentecost









Worship Leaders Today

Trinity (Vankleek Hill) Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Kirk Hill Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Riceville-Pendleton (P) Sandra Osadchuk
Cassburn Sandra Osadchuk


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We Gather to Praise God

Prelude


Greeting and Welcome:

When items are in BOLD all are invited to join.
Please stand, if you are able, where you see an asterisk (*).

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:


You are all stamped in the image of God. Our diversity
proclaims the richness of who God truly is!

Let's come together, so that in many voice, one God is
proclaimed. And with many hands, one mission is
accomplished, and with many hearts, one love draws us
together.




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*The Opening Prayer:

O God, you are ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow
to anger and abounding in steadfast love. We seek the gift
of your presence. Awaken us when are too anxious to look
for you. Be among us today with your gift of forgiveness.
Light the dark corners of our life with your healing touch.
Spirit of God, blow your life-giving breath into us and inspire
us to give you our praise, praying the prayer Jesus taught:

Our Father, who art in heaven...

*Hymn: Lead on, O Cloud of Presence VU 421

The Good News Time

*Hymn: O, Sing to Our God VU 241

The Prayer of Confession

Word of Assurance


We Listen For Gods Word


Scripture Lessons:

Exodus 14: 19-31 God parts the sea for the Hebrews.
Exodus 15: 1b-11, 20-21 (VU 876) The song of the sea.
Romans 14: 1-12 Whether we live or die, we are God's?
Matthew 18: 21-25 How many times must I forgive?

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God!



Message:

Hymn: At the Name of J esus VU 335
OR I have Called You by Your Name MV 161
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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:

Gracious God, create a generous and genuinely thankful
heart within each of us this day. Your gift of forgiveness is
more abundant than we could have imagined, and we are
inspired to follow your example. Use our gifts in service of
Christ's mission. In Jesus name, we pray. AMEN!

Prayers of the People

*Hymn: Guide Me, O Thou Great J ehovah VU 651

*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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September 14, 2014

Announcements


Prayer Corner

Alana, Betty Alfred, Reg Beaudette, Ryan Beaudette,
Jo Crepeau, Dytha Dixon, Dot, Sheila, Sheila Elliott,
Lloyd Howes, Eileen Lovasz, Tony Martin, Mary Matte,
Mrs. Mercer, Willard Orr, Joye Oswald, Evan Rodger,
Wilma Scott, Colleen Williams






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

Sept. 26 Trinity United Church (VKH) Turkey Supper
will be held on Friday, September 26 from 5 7 pm, at the
VKH Fair Grounds. Dont miss this sumptuous turkey feast
with all the trimmings, homemade pies and desserts! Adults:
$15; Children 6 11: $5; five and under: Free.

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.

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Sept 28: Autumn Turkey Supper, Ingleside-Newington
United Church, Memorial Square at Maple Street, Ingleside
on Sunday, September 28 from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. Take
outs available. Adults $13; Students (6 to 12 years) $6;
Children (5 years and under) free.

Oct 03 The Centennial Choir of Cornwall will be
presenting a fall concert of Choral Delights to held in St.
Andrews United Church in Martintown on Friday,
October 3 beginning at 7:00pm. Light lunch to follow. This
will be a fundraiser for the Avonmore-Finch-Martintown
pastoral charge Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the
door. For more info, please contact Lois Smith 984-2609,
Diane Kerr at 528-0019, or Rev Lois at 346-1648. Everyone
is welcome.

Oct. 26 The Ottawa Valley Mens Choir is being hosted
by Cassburn United Church on Sunday, October 26.
Watch for more information in future bulletins.

Nov. 22 - Merrickville United Church is hosting a Pastoral
Care seminar on Saturday, Nov. 22 (9:30-3:30). The
facilitator is Verna Nuttall from the Ottawa Pastoral Care
Training Program. The topic is "How to make a successful
Pastoral Care visit". The seminar is free of charge and a
bag lunch is required. Please contact Ferne Richardson
(Pastoral Care Co-ordinator) @ 613-258-1348 or
kfrichardson@ripnet.com. if you plan to attend or would like
more information.



Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Champlain, Wed., September 24 at 2:00 pm
Prescott Russell, Tuesday, October 14 at 1:30pm
Champlain, Wednesday, October 22 at 2:00 pm



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Please let the Genesis office know if you want
a United Church calendar for 2015.
They will be ordered next week.

Check your bulletin boards for events this Fall and the
September - December worship schedule.


Thought for the Day:
What is your experience of forgiving, or being forgiven?


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

September 14 Global Mission and Service

Sustaining Life for the Future
Mission and Service partner Asian Rural Institute trains grassroots rural leaders
from around the world in organic and sustainable farming techniques, community
development, and leadership. At the end of the program, participants return to
their countries to work with others, sharing what they have learned to create
healthier and more resilient communities.

Over 1,100 graduates in more than 50 countries are at work in their communities
contributing to an environmentally healthy, just, and peaceful world. The Rev. Dr.
Toshihiro Takami, founder of Asian Rural Institute, says, We are investing in
persons who will dedicate their life to sustain life for the future. It is a valid
investment, a lasting investment in persons who will work as leaders for the
people.

The institute believes that giving a community power over their own food supply
is the only way to ensure lasting food security for all people. Each farm, village,
and community needs to find its own path that leads to a better quality of life.
Locally grown development is far more likely to make a lasting change in
peoples lives than ideas developed elsewhere. Through the institutes programs,
students learn to see and use resources locally available in their community
rather than materials purchased and brought from distant places.

Based on Christian ideals, the institute works with a number of churches and
different faith groups. Modelling servant leadership and the power of living a life
that is an example and inspiration to empower all people to reach their potential,
supported by Mission and Service, Asian Rural Institute is creating a force for
change in the world.

Thank you for your gifts for Mission and Serviceyou are making a difference in
peoples lives. 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.