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ORDER OF SERVICE

Thirteenth after Pentecost

August 22, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Pulpit Supply: Chris Redmond

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary” #18 (More Voices) (piano)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As we worship in this place, we remember that for thousands of years, First People’s lives and spirituality have been deeply connected to the land. We stand here on unceded Algonquin territory. We give thanks for past stewardship of the land, and pledge to live here with respect, care, and gratitude.

CALL TO WORSHIP

OPENING PRAYER

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 trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever. AMEN.

OPENING HYMN: “The Church Is Wherever God’s People” #579 (Voices United) (Piano)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS

1. 1 Kings 8: 1,6,10-11,22-30,41-43

2. Psalm 84

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: "O God of Bethel" #650 (Voices United) (piano)

SERMON: “Hark, Hark, the Ark”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: "The Church in the Wildwood" by William Savage Pitts; arranged by Tom Birchwood (piano)

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: "Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation" #325 (Voices United) (Organ)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: TBD (Organ)