​May 24th Worship Service

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Welcome

O God of glory, your son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand.  Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

"Stay- A Blessing for Ascension Day"

By Jan Richardson
Read by Sebastian Montoya
I know how your mind
rushes ahead
trying to fathom
what could follow this.
What will you do,
where will you go,
how will you live?
You will want
to outrun the grief.
​
You will want
to keep turning toward
the horizon,
watching for what was lost
to come back,
to return to you
and never leave again.
For now
hear me when I say
all you need to do
is to still yourself
is to turn toward one another
is to stay.
​
Wait
and see what comes
to fill
the gaping hole
in your chest.
Wait with your hands open
to receive what could never come
except to what is empty
and hollow.
You cannot know it now,
cannot even imagine
what lies ahead,
but I tell you
the day is coming
when breath will
fill your lungs
as it never has before
and with your own ears
you will hear words
coming to you new
and startling.
You will dream dreams
and you will see the world
ablaze with blessing.
​
Wait for it.
Still yourself.
Stay.

Call to Worship

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM 

Sharing of the Peace

Kids' talk

The Lessons for Today

Thank you to Carol for recording our lessons this week!

THE GOSPEL & Sermon

Hymn of the day

The Offering

At this time, we encourage families to set up PAR offering if you have not done so already.
​ Thank you for your continued support of our church.

OFFERTORY Prayer

God of glory, receive these gifts and the offering of our lives.  As Jesus was lifted up from the earth, draw us into your heart in the midst of this world, that all creation may be brought from bondage to freedom, from darkness to light, and from death to life; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion

PRAYERS

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Announcements

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Blessing

Sending Song

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