Edith Rankin Memorial United Church
Sunday, 19 February 2012
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Wayne Soble
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*Please stand as you are able VU = Voices United (the hymnbook)
MV = More Voices
Gathering….
Processional Hymn: “Immortal, invisible, God only wise” [VU #264]
Welcome
The Peace
Introit: “Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies“ (K. Bissell)
Call to Worship
Centering Prayer (unison)
Words of Assurance
Sung Response “Where two or three are gathered” (MU #14)
Listening….
Word and Prayer with the Children by Carolyn Green
The Lord’s Prayer
First Reading: 2 Kings 2.1, 7-15
Responsive Reading: Psalm 50 [VU, pg 775] read by Gordon Sinclair
Ministry of Music: “Brighten My Soul” (arr. J. Eilers) Chancel Choir
The Gospel: Mark 9.2-9
Response to the Gospel
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: “Mountaintop Experiences” by The Rev. Dr. Wayne Soble
Responding….
Silent Meditation
Hymn “Open my eyes” [VU #371]
Gathering of our Offerings
Ministry of Music: “Communion Meditation” (arr. J. Althouse)
- Pianist: L. Rowbotham
Presentation of our Offering:“For the gift of creation” [VU #538]
Choral Petition [VU, p. 948]
Prayers of the People by Justin Huyck and Heather Ryan
Breaking Bread, Sharing Wine
Hymn: “We gather here” (VU #469)
The Sacrament
Going….
Hymn: “Sent forth by God’s blessing“ [VU #481]
Commission and Benediction
Choral Amen
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