- Leaside United Church

LEASIDE UNITED CHURCH
LEASIDE UNITED CHURCH
July, 2016
September 4, 2016
When two or three are gathered there is
hope, hurt, healing, love.
When two or three are gathered,
let us worship together.
Gathering Music MV 14
When two or three are gathered in my name,
I am there, I am there.
Welcome and Territory Acknowledgement
Sixteenth after Pentecost
WELCOME to worship this morning and welcome
to Leaside United Church - we’re glad you joined
us! We meet on the Traditional Territory of the
Mississaugas of the New Credit. Please join us for
Lemonade on the Lawn after the service.
(During the worship service, you are invited to rise
in body or in spirit when we sing.)
Please ask one of the Ushers if you require a
LARGE PRINT hymn book, a magnifying
glass, or a hearing device.
Lighting the Christ Candle
The Earth spins,
from night to day to night again.
The planets revolve.
The galaxies dance through the sky.
In all things, with all things,
is the God of All.
In the places where there is no light,
in the places where only the tiniest spark can flare,
in the places where the light
is brighter than bright –
and all the places in between –
In all things, with all things,
is the Holy Spirit.
Let this flame be
our tiny reminder
of the great Christ-light.
Now and forever! Amen!
(Text by Richard Bott. Gathering, Pentecost 2 2016, page 30.
Used with permission.)
Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Sharing Our Joys and Sorrows
ORDER OF SERVICE
Hymn VU 384
Prelude
The Lone Wild Bird
PROSPECT
SLANE
Gilbert M Martin
(We prepare for our worship experience)
Call to Worship
When two or three are gathered there is
conversation, reflection, possibility, connection.
When two or three are gathered there is
vision, sorrow, regret, imagination.
Scripture from Psalm 139
Sermon You know me
Hymn VU 862
You are before Me, God
SURSUM CORDA
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The Offering of our Gifts
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Postlude
Fanfare
Jean Joseph Mouret
Offertory
You'll Never Walk Alone
Richard Rogers
Dedication VU 540 Grant Us, God, the Grace
STUTTGART
Grant us, God, the Grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
That ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
Prayers and The Prayer of Jesus
Ground of all being, Mother of life,
Father of the universe,
your name is sacred, beyond speaking.
May we know your presence today and always.
May your longings be our longings
and may they become words and acts of kindness.
May there be food for the human family today
and for the whole earth community.
Forgive us our faults,
and the false things we have done,
and help us forgive those
who have been untrue to us.
May your love accompany us in times of conflict
but also lead us into new beginnings.
We pray in the light of life,
in the vitality of life
and in the glory of life which you have given us,
both now, and forever. Amen.
(Casa Del Sol version)
Announcements
Hymn VU 644
I Was There to Hear Your
Borning Cry
STUTTGART
Commissioning
Blessing VU 964 Go Now in Peace
Natalie Sleeth
Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the love of God surround you
Everywhere, everywhere you may go.
(We prepare for our ministry in the world)
Rev. Emily Gordon, Minister
Tel: 416-425-1253 Ext. 25 (W)
Tel: 647-303-6709 (Call or text)
E-Mail: emily@leasideunited.org
Tanya Wiles-Bell, Christian Education Director
Tel: 416-425-1253 Ext. 24 (W)
E-Mail: t.wiles.bell@gmail.com
Jean Marie Suchora, Minister of Pastoral Care
Tel: 647-896-0241 (C)
E-Mail: jmsuchora@gmail.com
Sharon L. Beckstead, Music Director
E-Mail: Sharon.beckstead@sympatico.ca
Alison Jane, Office Administrator, Bookings
Tel: 416-425-1253 Ext. 21 (W)
E-Mail: leaside.admin@bellnet.ca
John Rooke, Accountant
Tel: 416-425-1253 Ext. 27 (W)
E-Mail: john.rooke@bellnet.ca
Kim Morgan, Custodian
Tel: 416-425-1253 Ext. 28
Michele Petick, Webmaster
E-Mail: webmaster@leasideunited.org
Deb Lace-Kelly, Communication Specialist
E-Mail: n_kelly@sympatico.ca
John Bell, External Bookings Coordinator
E-Mail: john.bell.luc.rentals@gmail.com
Midge Sandiland, Spencer Craddock, Church
Officers
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Announcements for this week:
General Church Announcements
Upcoming Church Events
Welcome Back Celebration / Corn Roast
Join us for our WELCOME BACK CELEBRATION and
CORN ROAST next Sunday after church on the
lawn. We welcome Presteign-Woodbine United
Church at this special service.
Creation Time - Bring Flowers!
We are celebrating Creation Time this year from
Sept. 11th to Thanksgiving weekend. Each Sunday
you are invited to bring a flower or some other
item from your garden to grace our sanctuary, and
remind us of the beauty that is all around us.
Please speak to Emily or a member of the flower
committee if you have any questions.
Thank You Choir Soloists!
Thank you to all of
our soloists this
summer, who
have shared their
musical gifts!
Thank You!
Thank you to Sheila and
all Volunteers who
helped with Lemonade
on the Lawn this
summer.
Blessing of the Animals Service
September 18th at 12:30 on the lawn we will have
a Blessing of the Animals service. Do you have a
pet? Bring your animal friend along! Don’t have a
pet? Join us as we celebrate all of the animals that
enrich our lives in so many ways! Invite your
neighbours too!
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LUC Choirs
The Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals this
Thursday, September 8 from 7:30-9:30 pm in the
Auditorium. Come and join us for singing, laughter
and building community.
The Junior Choir will resume rehearsals on
Thursday, September 22 from 6:30 - 7:15 pm in
the Music Room (lower level). All children age 7
and up are encouraged to join in the singing. Come
and learn about our musical faith journey.
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Adult Faith Exploration Group (Ages 16+)
A group for those interested in exploring what our
faith means in a 21st century context, looking at
tradition, worship, culture, and 21st century
challenges. You might be particularly interested in
taking part if you have begun attending Leaside
recently or are a life-long asker of questions!
The group will meet for 8 sessions, on the last
Sunday of each month (Sept. – May, except Dec.)
in the afternoon following the service. You are
invited to bring a lunch for yourself or food to
share. There will also be a youth faith exploration
group meeting over the year, and the adult group
will be able to join the youth on 3 of their fieldtrips.
Please speak to Emily if you have questions about
the group or may be interested in taking part.
For further information about our musical
programs, contact Sharon Beckstead.
Youth Faith Exploration Group (13 to
18 yr) Previously known as Confirmation
Youth Retreat Weekend!!
Friday, September 23rd to 25th.
Get ready for an amazing weekend packed with,
friendship, adventure, laughter, leadership, trust
building games and most importantly....FUN!!!!!
We have a brand new program packed with what
you love, being outdoors and playing games!
Register today for a weekend that will set you up
for a fantastic year!
Registration forms are available in the office or
email Tanya for a digital package.
Registration Deadline: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16
7 to 9 pm Last Sunday of the month Sept to May,
excluding December.
Led by Tanya, this group will give particular space
for faith questions, pop culture, and personal
reflection. The goal of this program is that youth will
be able to make an informed decision to affirm or
reaffirm their faith in a celebration on Sunday June 4th,
2017.
The program includes 8 in house sessions plus field
trips.
Youth Faith Exploration Kick off: Camp Big Canoe
Retreat weekend of Sept 23 to 25th.
Please speak to Tanya if you have questions about
the group and would like to participate/register.