1 SOUTH CAYUGA COMMUNITY CHURCH Of The United Church of Canada January 11th, 2015 @ 10:00 am Welcome to our Service this Morning Church Phone Number: 905-774-5150 Clergy: Rev. Bob Thompson, 519-426-8496, cell: 519-427-6616 V.A.M. – Joan Willis – 905-776-2798 V.A.M. – Rev. Bryan Melick Organist: Carolyn McCormick ****Please stand if you are able**** Piano Prelude: Please allow for Spiritual Meditation time in preparation of the service. We are called to worship by our Church Bell We light the Christ Candle A The flame of the Christ Candle symbolizes Christ as the Light of the world and God= s presence in the midst of the Church and our Worship.@ Sung response: VU #679 Let there be light. Let there be understanding. Let all the people praise God. Hallowed be God= s name. Call to Worship: John the Baptizer appeared in the wilderness. Why the wilderness? Because that is where God often meets his people. Should we go there? No, our Lord can meet us here just as well…if we extend the invitation. Come, Lord God, join our worship. Meet with us here, this day. Prayer of Invocation ***Hymn: “Morning Has Broken” Special Music: “My God and I” VU # 409 I. B. Sergei Grant Howley Time with the Children Prayer of Confession You know us too well, O God. You know our fears and our pretences. You know our darkest secrets and our faintest 2 hopes. We come this day to confess our sins – not that we tell you anything new. Rather we confess so that you will help us turn away from our sin, that you will forgive us, and you will give us strength to keep the faith. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Hymn: “Shall We Gather at the River” (remain seated) SERVICE OF THE WORD Approach to Scripture Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me as once you broke the loaves beside the sea,, Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit waits for you, O living Word.... SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 1: 1 - 5 RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 29 SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 19: 1 – 7 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 1 – 4 - 11 ***Hymn: “When Jesus Comes to Be Baptized” VU # 710 VU # 501 VU # 756 VU # 100 Sermon: The Baptism of Jesus Welcome & Announcements: Our Work Ministry & Sharing Time Offering: During the presentation of our offerings, our prayer concerns will be brought forward to be placed on the Communion Table. Special Music: “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” Grant Howley “Fillmore” Offertory Hymn: What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb, If I were a wise man, I would do my part, Yet what I can I give him - give my heart. ***Hymn: “Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth” Commissioning & Benediction VU # 320 3 ***Parting Blessing Go now in PEACE, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of ev= ry day, Go now in FAITH, steadfast, strong and true, know God 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. Amen, Amen, Amen. ANNOUNCEMENTS – MINISTRY, WORK AND WITNESS We sincerely welcome you to our service of worship this morning and pray that you might experience the presence of Jesus Christ. If you are visiting, we hope you feel welcome. Please introduce yourself to Rev. Bob or a member of the South Cayuga Community Church congregation. Thanks to Carolyn McCormick and Grant Howley for their gift of music this morning. We had such great success with our Fall Food Drive. Let’s make it our New Year’s Resolution for 2015 to continue our support of the Dunnville Salvation Army Food Bank. The need is there year round. Let’s do our part in supporting our community. Wednesday, Jan. 14th @ 1:00 pm: U.C.W. will be meeting at the church. Program: reports of our work in 2014. Hostesses: Helen Hare, Shirley Worrall, and Annie Mitchell Thursday, Jan. 15th: @ 7:30 – 9:00am: Joyful Noise will meet for our first practice of 2015 Friday, Jan. 16th: 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Jr. SCCCY will gather for Winter crafts, games, songs and snacks. Happy New Year!! Sunday, Jan. 18th: Please be aware that all reports are required to be handed in to the office staff so that we can begin the work of assembling the reports in booklet form. Those who are submitting financial reports please include your year end statement. 4 Wed. Jan. 21st: Men’s Club will meet at the church @ 6:30 pm for coffee and dinner at 7:00 pm. The speaker will be Dave Schultz from G.R.C.A. Friday, January 30th: Sr. SCCCY will be having a “WAKE-A-THON’ here at the church. More information to come. Advance notice: Saturday, Feb. 7 th: Our 3rd annual Ladies Night. Secret Pals 2015 - Anyone interested in being a Secret Pal for a child in our Sunday School….please see Jenelle after the service, or email her at [email protected] Just take note that Rev. Bob will be having a new study group in the near future entitled “The Jesus Fatwah” which is a study of the relationship between Islam and Christianity. This is a very timely topic right now. Prayer Cycle for the Churches of Hamilton Conference: First United church, Port Credit, Halton Presbytery. First United is an inclusive community of God’s people, growing in faith by: worshipping together in a variety of ways, learning through diverse educational opportunities and living our faith through effective action with developing friendships. 5