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ORDER OF SERVICE

Thanksgiving Sunday

October 10, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Minister: Rev. David Sherwin

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE ()

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCESSIONAL HYMN: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” 

Tune: St. George’s Windsor by George J. Elvey; arranged by Barbara Boertje.

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “For All Your Goodness” #549 (Voices United)

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: “Sing to the Lord of the Harvest” #519 (Voices United)

(organ)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS – Scripture Reader: Roger Davey

1. Job 23:1-9, 16-17

2. Mark 10:17-31

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “Thanksgiving” by Stanton Lanier (piano)

SERMON: “Can We be Thankful in Hard Times?”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “The Abundant Life” by Ben Logan (piano)

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: “We Plough the Fields” #520 (Voices United) (organ)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Now Thank We All Our God” #236 (Voices United) (organ)