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alternatively go to https://www.youtube.com/ and type into the search bar: Knox United Winnipeg.
Join at 10:30 and you can connect with people in the chat box. The service will be on the YouTube site anytime you would like to watch it later. Former online services are available here as well.
As we join together in worship we acknowledge that we live on Turtle island, land that creator brought out of the waters so all could have life. Turtle island is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, and Dakota peoples, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.
Gathering Together in Singing:
VU412 This Is the Day
1.4 This is the day (x2) That our God has made (x2)
We will rejoice (x2) And be glad in it (x2)
This is the day that our God has made
We will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day (x2) That our God has made.
- Open to us, open to us your gates, O God,
Your gates, O God, we will go in (x2)
To your holy place (x2) Open to us your gates, O God,
We will go in to your holy place.
Open to us, Open to us your gates, O God.
- You are our God (x2) We will praise your name (x2)
We will give thanks (x2) For your faithfulness (x2)
You are our God, we will praise your name,
We will give thanks for your faithfulness.
You are our God (x2) we will praise your name.
MV14 Where Two or Three Are Gathered
Where two or three are gathered in my name,
I am there, I am there.
French:
Quand deux ou trois sont unis en mon nom,
je serai avec vous.
Japanese:
Fu-ta-li mi-ta-li tsu-doh-to-ko-lo, wa-ta-shi-mo to-mo-ni.
Tagalog:
kung me dalawa o tatlo sa pangalan nya nandoon ako, nandoon ako
Welcome and Community News
Singing: MV97 Listen, God Is Calling
(Listen) Listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,
Offering forgiveness, comfort and joy. (Listen)
Call to Worship:
One: Our God welcomes and invites us
All: to share in the joy of this day.
One: We come, although physically apart, spiritually together
All: to experience the wonder of love and acceptance.
One: We come through the magic of technology
All: To experience the presence of God anew in our lives
One: Let us rejoice and be glad!
All: Praise be to God!
Amen
Singing: MV62 There Is Room for All
There is room for all in the shadow of God’s wing
There is room for all, sheltered in God’s love.
And I rejoice and sing,
“My refuge and my rock in whom I trust.”
There is room for all, there is room for all.
Opening Prayer
One: Loving God, your Spirit touches us like a soft wind, warm rays of sunshine, or gentle drops of rain.
All: There is no mistaking your presence in our lives.
One: Yet, sometimes we feel so alone, we forget that you are here.
All: Help us to find you and to remember you, in the firm knowledge that we are never alone.
One: Help us to remember your presence in all the activities of our lives.
All: We praise you for your guidance as we strive to be your presence in the world,
One: to act justly, care passionately, and love humbly.
All: Support us in our journey of faith, and give us strength so we may model your goodness,
One: in the name of Jesus Christ.
Singing: VU575 I’m Gonna Live So
I’m gonna live so God can use me
Anywhere, Lord, anytime,
I’m gonna live so God can use me
Anywhere, Lord, anytime.
I’m gonna work so….
I’m gonna pray so….
I’m gonna sing so …
I’m gonna love so …
I’m gonna give so …
I’m gonna praise so …
I’m gonna live so …
Sharing of Peace
Children’s Time
Music Ministry: Medley by Jason Murray – Holy, Holy, Holy / How Great Thou Art / It is Well / Great is Thy Faithfulness
Scripture Reading: Matthew 10: 40-42
Reflection – Joyce Allen
Singing: VU400 Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your spirit in this place,
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Send us love, send us power, send us grace!
Offering:
The ministry and mission of Knox continues, even when the building is closed. God’s love and concern for those who are struggling is shared. You make it possible to carry this message to everyone. If you normally give when you are in worship, we encourage you to continue your regular donations through Canada Helps. The link is here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/107576134RR0001-knox-united-church/ All donations made will be forwarded to Knox Winnipeg. Or, if you have envelopes, you could put your offering in an envelope each Sunday and bring them with you when we get back to in person worship. Thank you for your generosity in these times of trouble.
Singing: MV191 What Can I Do?
What can I do? What can I bring?
What can I say? What can I sing?
I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer.
I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share.
Community 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,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
‘हे हाम्रा पिता, जो स्वर्गमा हुनुहुन्छ,
तपाईंको नाउँ पवित्र होस्।
तपाईंको राज्य आओस्।
तपाईंको इच्छा स्वर्गमा जस्तो छ,
त्यस्तै यस पृथ्वीमा पूरा होस्।
हामीलाई आज हाम्रो दैनिक भोजन दिनुहोस्।
हाम्रा अपराधहरू क्षमा गर्नुहोस्,
जसरी हामीले आफ्ना अपराधीहरूलाई क्षमा गरेका छौं।
हामीलाई परीक्षामा पर्न नदिनुहोस्,
तर दुष्टबाट छुटाउनुहोस्
किनभने राज्य, पराक्रम र महिमा
सदासर्वदा तपाईंकै हुन्, आमेन।’
MV145 Draw the Circle Wide
Refrain: Draw the circle wide. Draw it wider still.
Let this be our song, no one stands alone,
Standing side by side, draw the circle wide.
God the still-point of the circle,
‘round whom all creation turns;
Nothing lost, but held forever,
in God’s gracious arms. R
Let our hearts touch far horizons,
so encompass great and small;
Let our loving know no borders,
faithful to God’s call. R
Let the dreams we dream be larger,
than we’ve ever dreamed before,
Let the dream of Christ be in us,
open every door. R
Blessing (Unison):
Caring God, may your peace and love fall on each one of us, bringing peace and life. Enter into our innermost being. Quiet all that makes us anxious. Help us to linger in your presence and send us forward into the coming week refreshed to carry your peace to others.
So may the Spirit go with us, Jesus the Son lead us, and our God smile upon us as we go today and every day.