september 5th Worship Service
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Gathering
Welcome
Gracious God, throughout the ages you transform sickness into health and death into life. Open us to the power of your presence, and make us a people ready to proclaim your promises to the whole world, through Jesus Christ, our healer and Lord. Amen.
Special music
Hymn of Praise
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Kids' talk
The Lessons for Today
Thank you to Gord for recording our lessons this week!
The gospel & SERMON
ELCIC Summer Sermon Series 2021: Rev. Kathy Martin Assistant to the Bishop, B.C. Synod
Hymn of the day
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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.
Thank you for your continued support of our church.
God of goodness and growth, all creation is yours, and your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. Water and word, wine and bread: these are signs of your abundant grace. Nourish us through these gifts, that we might proclaim your steadfast love in our communities and in the world, through Jesus Christ, our strength and our song.
Amen.
Amen.
Thank you to Connor for leading us in prayer.
Prayers
Thank you to Mark for leading us in prayer.
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.
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.
Blessing
The blessing of God,
who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us,
☩ be upon you now and forever.
Amen.
who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us,
☩ be upon you now and forever.
Amen.
Announcements
Please be sure to see the Sending Song following the announcements
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RETURN TO IN-PERSON WORSHIP
Our church council continues to follow the COVID-19 situation closely, and if all goes well, we are planning to return to in-person worship on September 12.
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone!
However, it is a reality that, as of this week, only 58.6% of all people in Alberta have been fully vaccinated. Cases of COVID-19 are increasing rapidly. We know that members of our Glory family are at many different stages and comfort levels at this time: some are fully vaccinated and some are not, we are all different ages and with varied health concerns, some are caregivers to fragile family members, work situations are different for all, etc.
We received a letter of encouragement and advice from Bishop Larry Kochendorfer this past week. (I encourage you to read it! You can find it here.)
At this time, with respect to any in-person gatherings, for meetings and worship, he strongly encourages being vaccinated and continued use of masks, physical distancing, and careful sanitization. He states that “In all situations, err on the side of love for your neighbour.”
As we care for each other, Glory’s church council has made the decision to be very cautious as we return to in-person worship and to move forward with small steps as we worship together. The plan right now is as follows (subject to change):
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any feedback. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Pat
Council Chair
Our church council continues to follow the COVID-19 situation closely, and if all goes well, we are planning to return to in-person worship on September 12.
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone!
However, it is a reality that, as of this week, only 58.6% of all people in Alberta have been fully vaccinated. Cases of COVID-19 are increasing rapidly. We know that members of our Glory family are at many different stages and comfort levels at this time: some are fully vaccinated and some are not, we are all different ages and with varied health concerns, some are caregivers to fragile family members, work situations are different for all, etc.
We received a letter of encouragement and advice from Bishop Larry Kochendorfer this past week. (I encourage you to read it! You can find it here.)
At this time, with respect to any in-person gatherings, for meetings and worship, he strongly encourages being vaccinated and continued use of masks, physical distancing, and careful sanitization. He states that “In all situations, err on the side of love for your neighbour.”
As we care for each other, Glory’s church council has made the decision to be very cautious as we return to in-person worship and to move forward with small steps as we worship together. The plan right now is as follows (subject to change):
- Please choose to worship online if you are not feeling well.
- Physical distancing and sanitizing will continue.
- The use of face masks is now mandatory for all indoor public spaces, including places of worship, in Alberta. Masks will, therefore, be required when attending in person worship services.
- Congregation members are asked to bring their own communion elements Sundays when communion is celebrated. (This will generally be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.)
- We will plan to meet outside the church after services - bring coffee in an insulated “to-go” mug
- Kids Church and Worship Choir will not begin immediately in September.
- Blessing of Backpacks will take place on September 19.
- We plan to live stream the worship services – you will be able to find the bulletin and the link to the service on Glory’s website. A recording of the service may also be posted. Knowing that technology is not without glitches, one of these options should be available each week.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any feedback. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Pat
Council Chair
FALL GREETING from BISHOP LARRY
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MEMORIAL GARDEN PRESENTATIONS:
The final presentation will be on September 8 @ 7pm at the church.
An Information Package has been mailed and you should have received your copy in the mail last week. Please contact the office if you do not receive a copy and would like one.
We are so excited to share with you the plans for the Glory Lutheran Memorial Garden.
Please consider joining us for the presentation on Sept 8th and an opportunity to see one another after so many months! As we continue to care for each other's well-being, we ask that you please call or email the office at Glory to indicate if you would like to attend.
It will be so good to see you!
The final presentation will be on September 8 @ 7pm at the church.
An Information Package has been mailed and you should have received your copy in the mail last week. Please contact the office if you do not receive a copy and would like one.
We are so excited to share with you the plans for the Glory Lutheran Memorial Garden.
Please consider joining us for the presentation on Sept 8th and an opportunity to see one another after so many months! As we continue to care for each other's well-being, we ask that you please call or email the office at Glory to indicate if you would like to attend.
It will be so good to see you!
Sending Song
Copyright information:
Text of worship adapted from Sundays and Seasons 2021, Year B © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. Used with permission.
All music and lyrics under copyright protection are used by permission under CCLI License #2540115 and ONE LICENSE #A-707263. All rights reserved.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI with license #CSPL 165542 and ONE LICENSE # A-707263. All rights reserved.
Text of worship adapted from Sundays and Seasons 2021, Year B © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. Used with permission.
All music and lyrics under copyright protection are used by permission under CCLI License #2540115 and ONE LICENSE #A-707263. All rights reserved.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI with license #CSPL 165542 and ONE LICENSE # A-707263. All rights reserved.