NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
- Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Common Praise #520 – words below)
- Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, Collect of the Day
- First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
- Psalm 23: The Lord has anointed his servant with oil
- Second Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22 (reading in French)
- Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Common Praise #585 – words below)
- Gospel: Mark 6:30-34 & 53-56
- Sermon: Gary van der Meer
- Hymn: God of the Sparrow (Common Praise #414 – words below)
- Prayers of the People: Marilyn Box
- Lord’s Prayer (sung)
- Doxology and Blessing
- Hymn: Go to the World (Common Praise #598 – words below)
- Dismissal
THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS
The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am his,
and he is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow,
my ransomed soul he leadeth;
and where the verdant pastures grow,
with food celestial feedeth.
Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,
but yet in love he sought me;
and on his shoulder gently laid,
and home, rejoicing, brought me.
In death's dark vale I fear no ill,
with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spreadst a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and oh, what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
And so through all the length of days,
thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house forever.
LORD, WHOSE LOVE IN HUMBLE SERVICE
Lord, whose love in humble service
Bore the weight of human need,
Who upon the cross, forsaken, worked your mercy’s perfect deed:
We, your servants, bring the worship
Not of voice alone, but heart;
Consecrating to your purpose
Every gift which you impart.
Still your children wander homeless
Still the hungry cry for bread
Still the captives long for freedom
Still in grief we mourn our dead
As you, Lord, in deep compassion
Healed the sick and freed the soul
By your spirit send your power
To our world and make it whole.
As we worship, grant us vision
Till your lo e’s revealing light
In its height and depth and greatness
Dawns upon our quickened sight
Making known the needs and burdens
Your compassion bids us bear
Stirring us to ardent service
Your abundant life to share.
GOD OF THE SPARROW
God of the sparrow
God of the whale
God of the swirling stars
How does the creature say Awe
How does the creature say Praise
God of the earthquake
God of the storm
God of the trumpet blast
How does the creature cry Woe
How does the creature cry Save
God of the rainbow
God of the cross
God of the empty grave
How does the creature say Grace
How does the creature say Thanks
God of the hungry
God of the sick
God of the prodigal
How does the creature say Care
How does the creature say Life
God of the neighbour
God of the foe
God of the pruning hook
How does the creature say Love
How does the creature say Peace
God of the ages
God near at hand
God of the loving heart
How do your children say Joy
How do your children say Home
GO TO THE WORLD
Go to the world! Go into all the earth.
Go preach the cross where Christ renews life’s worth
Baptizing as the sing of our rebirth. Alleluia!
Go to the world! Go into every place.
Go live the word of God’s redeeming grace.
Go seek God’s presence in each time and space. Alleluia!
Go to the world! Go struggle, bless, and pray;
The night of tears gives way to joyous day.
As servant church, you follow Christ’s own way. Alleluia!
Go to the world! Go as the ones I send,
For I am am with you til the age shall end
When all the hosts of glory cry, “Amen!” Alleluia!
