St. Andrew’s United Church
60 Athabasca Street East, Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 0L2
Telephone: 306-692-0533*E-mail: st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net
Minister: Rev. Jim Tenford *Music Director: Karen Purdy
Welcome to Sunday Morning Worship
March 15th, 2020 * 10:30 am
LENT III
MISSION STATEMENT
“St. Andrew’s United Church is a progressive worshiping community
dedicated to spiritual growth, caring, and inclusivity that is providing
outreach to the community and the world”
Large print bulletins available for those with visual and audio difficulties. Please see a greeter for a copy.
Leader reads plain text; people respond at bold text.
*Congregation please stand, as each is able at the places marked *.
Words of Welcome, Introduction of Guests & Minute Speak
Celebration Box:
Congratulations to you, May the dear Lord bless you
May God’s special blessing, Descend upon you.
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 95)
May the love of God be with you all,
And also with you.
Come, let us sing praises to our God,
Let us join with all creation and make a joyful noise!
In faithful community we come to experience God’s presence,
And give thanks for all God is doing.
For our God is great, our God is greater than all else we might be tempted to worship.
God is the creator of mountains and seas, creatures great and small, and we sing our thanksgiving!
*Hymn: VU# 820 “Make A Joyful Noise”
Opening Prayer:
Holy one, holy spirit, holy friend that accompanies us through this season of Lent, we pray that your presence is felt in our worship. While we know that you are here, we pray that each person be a living sign, pointing to your grace. We pray that every person hear a portion of Christ’s wisdom in the words that are spoken, a portion of your love in the welcome that is offered, and a portion of your call, inviting us to respond with our faithfulness. We pray to you who is our mother and 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, forever and ever. Amen.
Time with God’s Children
*Hymn: MV#144 “Like A Healing Stream”
Prayer of Contemplation and Confession
It is often too easy God to see the world as dangerous, to be avoided, to be discarded as unworthy.
Yet it is through your love that this world is created and it is therefore good.
It is often too easy God to divide your children up into good and bad, us and them, worthy and unworthy.
Forgive us when we fail to see the spark of your grace in the soul of all people.
It is often too easy God to assume that we know, at a quick glance, a person’s value and place.
Forgive us when we jump to conclusions, judge books by their covers rather than taking the time to hear each others stories or offer the benefit of the doubt.
When we divide humanity into us and them, we often find that we’ve also separated ourselves from God; we’ve extinguished our own light which we’ve been given to warm the souls of our neighbour.
Sung Response: MV#90 “Don’t Be Afraid”
Even if we turn from God, we can turn again and find that God has always been there, waiting for us, arms wide, offering an embrace of grace.
We are taught that God’s love is ours. An inheritance that can never be lost. We are blessed people. Amen
Scripture Readings:
- Exodus 17: 1-7 Pew Bible page no. 54
God shows the people of Israel that they are not alone
- John 4:5-42 Pew Bible page nos. 791-792
Jesus speaking to a Samaritan woman
Scripture Response:
These are our words from scripture,
May God bless our understanding. Amen
Reflection
*Hymn: MV #117 “By The Well A Thirsty Woman”
(Tune from VU# 374)
Minute for Mission
Call to Offering
MV #191 “What Can I Do”
What can I do? What can I bring?
What can I say? What can I sing?
I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer
I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share.
Prayers of the People
*Hymn: VU# 626 “I Heard the Voice of Jesus”
Blessing and Sending
Welcome Guests & Visitors
St. Andrew’s United Church is always pleased to welcome our guests & visitors. After the service, please join us in the Lounge & Court for fellowship & refreshments.
Notes of Thanks
Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s worship service.
Thank you to Brian & Sheila Leahy for sponsoring This Sunday’s bulletin cover.
Special Notice: Please remember that St. Andrew’s United is “Scent-Free”.
Prayer requests from Living Skies Region 4:
- International Day for Elimination
of Racial Discrimination (March21)
- Saskatoon: St. Thomas Wesley
- Silton Smiley
- Spiritwood Partners in Faith (SM)
Attendance: 56
| Sunday, March 15th to March 22nd, 2020 | |||
| Sun | Mar. 15th | 10:30a | Worship Service,Sunday School,
Reader: Cathy Forester |
| Tues | Mar. 17th | 9:00a | K J Quilters |
| 11:30a | Men’s Group | ||
| Wed | Mar. 18th | 10:00a | Bible Study |
| 6:30p | Choir Practice | ||
| Thur | Mar. 19th | 2:00p | Coffee with Rev. Jim |
| Sun | 10:30a | Worship Service, Sunday School
Reader: Lisa Veer |
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Church Internet Information
Church office e-mail: st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net
Minister’s e-mail: jimtenford@sasktel.net
Web Site: http://standrewsmoosejaw.ca
Facebook: ww.facebook.com/StAndrewsUnitedChurchMooseJaw
Announcements from Zion United
Village Flea Market – Fri, Mar. 20, 1-6 p.m.,
Sat, Mar. 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Zion is looking for entries for their upcoming flea market.
$25/table or two for $40, maximum three tables.
Free Admission, collecting food bank items at door. Concession & Penny Parade Table.
For more info contact the church office at 306-692-3842.
AN Invitation
Zion’s group, Exploring Faith and Culture invites all interested persons to the Social Hall in Zion United Church on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Gayle Jones, educator and world traveler will present a travelogue highlighting her visit to Morocco.
The presentation will provide a taste of the scenery and culture of present day Morocco, and will be followed by fellowship time with a sampling of food associated with Morocco. A silver collection will be taken.
Caronport Classic Concert Sunday, April 5th, 2020
