EASTER 4EASTER 4EASTER 4 Sunday, April 26, Sunday, April 26, Sunday, April 26, 2015 2015 2015

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

St. Marys United Church

The Rev. Douglas Loucks, Minister The Rev. Douglas Loucks, Minister The Rev. Douglas Loucks, Minister Timothy Gilbert, Director of MusicTimothy Gilbert, Director of MusicTimothy Gilbert, Director of Music Andrew Middleton: Andrew Middleton: Andrew Middleton: Guest LeaderGuest LeaderGuest Leader Gretchen Rozek: Gretchen Rozek: Gretchen Rozek: Guest OrgantistGuest OrgantistGuest Organtist

85 Church St. S., P.O. Box 542

St. Marys, Ontario N4X1B3

519-284-3016 email: administrator@stmarysunitedchurch.org

web: http://stmarysunitedchurch.weebly.com

overnight retreat for youth Grades 5-8 (with senior teen leadership) When: Friday, May 15 (7:00 pm) - Saturday, May 16 (1:30 pm) Where: Camp Menesetung Cost: $15 sponsored by Huron-Perth Presbytery Registration: forms available on bulletin boards or from the office Please send completed form to Kathy Douglas, Huron Perth Youth Minister 519-523-4380 kathymdouglas@hotmail.com hip of beef dinner and concert: Advance notice of upcoming Hip of Beef Dinner at the church on Friday, May 22nd followed by a concert in the sanctuary featuring ‘Harmony of Friends’. More details and tickets to follow soon. Save the date……….mark your calendars!

scripture readings READER: Keith Thomson First Lesson Acts 4: 5-12 Psalm 23 Refrain 1, VU page 749 Gospel Lesson 1 John 3: 16-24

L: Let us hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. P: Amen! Thanks be to God! message ‘Namaste”

WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD

anthem Loving shepherd of thy sheep Philip Ledger

minute for mission

offering Pastorale Charles Wesley

dedication hymn: 542 We Give You But Your Own Franconia

offertory prayer

prayers of the people closing hymn: 332 The Church's One Foundation Aurelia

commissioning and benediction

choral amen: 972

postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B flat J.S. Bach ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….………

Please join us after the service today in the church hall for fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Pat Rudy.

happening this week Thurs. April 30 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Sat. May 2 4:00 p.m. Wedding Sun. May 3 10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Baptism Sun. May 3 12:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes

Good Shepherd Sunday ORDER OF SERVICE

prelude Schubler Chorale # 5 J.S. Bach

welcome and announcements

WE LIFT OUR HEARTS call to worship (responsively) L: The work of the Creator is visible. P: Let us respond with praise. L: The example of Jesus is apparent. P: Let us respond with obedience. L: The wind of the Spirit is blowing. P: Let us respond with joy. L: The word of God is calling. P: Let us worship in spirit and in truth.

opening hymn: 747 The Lord's My Shepherd Crimond prayer of approach (in unison) Creator God, we are your people. We look to the future with optimism and with faith in you, as we pursue our call to provide justice and fullness of life for all people. We pray that every man, woman, and child may develop their potential and meet you in themselves and in one another. May we enjoy a totally welcoming community, with you as our centre, joined hand in hand with our sisters and brothers. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

WE QUIET OUR HEARTS

The lord’s prayer children’s focus

WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD

gospel hymn: 273 The King of Love St. Columba