July 14th, 2024 - Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome to St. Andrew’s Church, in St. John’s Newfoundland.
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This week we are pleased to have Glenn E. Chafe leading the worship service again, and we welcome Nick Lim, who will lead our music this week.
Thank you both for sharing your talents with us over the summer.
Please join us in our Prayers and Hymns as listed below and through the Links provided.
Bulletin:
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Hymns:
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Prelude: Prelude, Opus 11, No. 9 (A. Scriabin)
Entry of the Bible
Welcome and Call to Worship
Leader: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.
All: The world and those who live in it belong to God.
L: So hear what God will speak:
A: God will speak peace to those who turn to him in their hearts.
L: Then faithfulness will spring up from the ground,
A: and righteousness will look down from the sky.
L: God’s salvation is at hand for those who honour him.
A: May God’s glory and justice dwell in our land.
Hymn of Approach: Just as I am, without one plea # 682 (Book of Praise, 1997)
Prayer of Adoration
Gracious God, you are the Source of life and love in all creation. In a world marked by bitterness, you are compassion. In a culture marked by confusion, you are the truth that sets us free. Your strength is comfort when we are fearful. Your wisdom is guidance when we lose our way. For all that you are and all that you give, God, our Maker, Christ, our Saviour, and Spirit who leads us into life, we offer you all honour, praise, and worship, now and always. Amen
Confession:
Loving God, in a selfish world, you are generous to those in need. In the face of injustice, you speak as our conscience. Instead of vengeance, you call for mercy and reconciliation. Forgive us when we follow the instincts of the world, rather than the faithfulness you teach. Strengthen our resolve to live generously, in action and in attitude.
Assurance of Pardon
Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ-and Christ died for us; Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and set free by God’s generous grace.
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
Children’s Hymn: I have decided to follow Jesus # 570 (BoP, 1997)
Weekly Announcements
GOD SPEAKS TO US
Responsive Psalm (Psalm 85: 8-13) Rob Henderson
Leader: Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts
All: Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.
L: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
A: Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.
L: The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
A: Righteousness will go before him and will make a path for his steps.
Scripture Readings:
Amos 7: 7-15 “A Plumb Line” / “Amaziah Complains to the King”
Ephesians 1: 3-14 “Spiritual Blessings in Christ”
Mark 6: 14-29 “The Death of John the Baptist”
Sermon: “Faithfulness”
Reflection Hymn: I’m gonna live so God can use me # 648 (BoP, 1997)
IN FAITH, WE RESPOND
Prayer for Understanding
God of Word and Wisdom, as we listen to the Scriptures today, enlighten our minds, nurture our souls, embolden our hearts, and stir our minds, so that we may live out your Word in the world you love. Amen
Invitation to the Offering
Offering and Doxology # 822 vs. 4 (BoP, 1997)
Prayer of Dedication
Statement of Belief:
(Living Faith 6.1.2)
God brings us to faith in many ways.
We may have trusted in God from childhood;
or our faith may have come later in life
Faith may come suddenly
or only after a struggle to believe.
Whatever the spiritual journey we have travelled,
God honours our faith, great or small.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Dismissal Hymn: Simply trusting every day # 689 (BoP, 1997)
Commissioning and Benediction
Threefold Amen (Danish)
Postlude: Prelude from Suite in E major (G.F. Handel)
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