Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

Consisting of the congregations from:
Cassburn, Kirk Hill, Riceville-Pendleton,
Trinity (Vankleek Hill)

Sunday April 26, 2015

Worship Leaders Today

Trinity (Vankleek Hill)
Kirk Hill
Riceville-Pendleton (P)
Cassburn

Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Margaret MacMillan
Sandra Osadchuk

We Gather to Praise God

Welcome to our worship service today.
We pray you will feel God's presence as we worship together.
If you are able, please stand where indicated with an asterisk(*).
You are invited to join in reading the responses and prayers, printed in bold.

Prelude
Greeting and Welcome
Life and Work of the Church
Lighting the Christ Candle
*Sung Introit:

Welcome Happy Morning

VU 161

Welcome, happy morning! Age to age shall say,

Hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today:
Come then, True and Faithful, now fulfil your word,
This is your third morning: rise, O buried Lord!
*Passing of the Peace
*The Call to Worship:
We come together today in the knowledge of God's love for
us through Jesus' amazing grace.
We come together to give our thanks, we come together
to confess our failings, we come together to learn more
of the nature of God, we come together to gather
strength for the journey, we come together to be
restored. We come together because we are God's own
and we are thankful.

*The Opening Prayer:

Loving Shepherd, through the gift of this gathered
community may we know your attentive care, abundant
beauty, and the power of reconciliation. We pause now and,
in the silence, we hear you call each of us by name and are
welcomed and enfolded by your love.
(silence)
Guide us, protect us, feed us, renew us, love us, as we offer
this prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven...
*Hymn:

At the Name of Jesus

VU 335

The Good News Time

*Hymn:
OR

The Lords My Shepherd

God Is My Shepherd

VU 747
VU 748

The Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Acts 4: 5-12 Peter and John before the Jewish leaders.
Psalm 23: VU 747-749 God is my shepherd.
1 John 3: 16-24 Love is not just words, but also actions.
John 10: 11-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God!
Message:
*Hymn: You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd VU 210
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We Respond to Gods Word

Offering Invitation
*Response: Your Work O God Needs Many Hands

VU 537

Your work, O God, needs many hands to help you

everywhere, and some there are who cannot serve unless our
gifts we share.
Because we love you and your work, our offering now we
make; be pleased to use it as your own, we ask for Jesus
sake.

*The Prayer of Dedication:

We know that the God of justice is concerned about all
people and all places, and so we send these gifts into the
world today, not just to serve our own, but to serve all
those in need. AMEN!
Prayers of the People
*Hymn: God Be with You till We Meet Again VU 422
*Commissioning & Blessing
*Sung Blessing:

Go Now in Peace

Go now in peace, never be afraid,

God will go with you each hour of everyday.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know he will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love and show you believe,
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above,
Go now in peace, in faith and in love.

Postlude
Our Worship Ends Our Service Begins
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April 26, 2015

Announcements

Prayer Corner
John Allen, Ryan Beaudette, Ashley Cowan,
Dytha Dixon, Meryle Duncan, Hailey, Sheila,
Sheila Elliott, Lloyd Howes, Tony Martin, Mary Matte,
Willard Orr, James Oswald, Joye Oswald,
Mrs. Priscilla Price, Mabel Robillard, Evan Rodger,
Wilma Scott, Harold Sproule, Boris Woloschuk

Question for the Day:

How might you re-write Psalm 23 with a
central image that relates to your congregation?

Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Champlain, Wednesday, April 29, at 2:00 pm
Community Nursing Home, Alexandria, May 5, at 10:30 am
Prescott Russell, Tuesday, May 12, at 1:30pm
Heritage Lodge, Wednesday, May 20, at 1:30 pm

Thank You! Grateful thanks to everyone who helped make

yesterdays Trinity (VKH) UCW Spring Luncheon a success.
We couldnt do it without you!
May 3: The Russell Gauley Breakfast will be held on
Sunday, May 3 at the VKH Community Centre from 8:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: $6.00, Children: $3.00,
5 years and under: Free. Menu: Pancakes with real maple
syrup, sausages, baked beans, scrambled eggs, toast, jam,
juice, coffee & tea.
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May 3: Iroquois United Church invites you to An

Afternoon with Elvis: A live concert featuring an Elvis
impersonator, Sunday, May 3 at 2 pm. Adults: $15.00;
children under 5: Free. Tickets available at the door or by
calling 613-652-2898. Swivel-hips is back; lock up your
daughters!
May 24: Joint Worship Service at Riceville United
Church on Sunday, May 24 at 10:30 am. Communion.
May 31: Franklin Corners Cemetery Memorial Service, 2
pm.
June 6: Trinity (VKH) is offering table and booth space in
the hall or outside on the lawn to anyone who would like to
participate in the Trash & Treasure day in Vankleek Hill on
Saturday, June 6th. Participants are required to remove any
unsold treasures immediately after the sale. Please contact
Lorraine McNaughton (613-874-2938) or Faye Allen (613678-6524) for more information and to secure your spot.

Dont forget to feed

the fish basket!

Check your bulletin boards / Genesis website for events

this Spring and the April - June worship schedule.

How did you celebrate Earth

Day (April 22) this year?

Want more? Why not visit these websites . . .

United Church of Canada www.united-church.ca
United Church Resources www.ucrdstore.ca
Cassburn
www.cassburnunitedchurch.weebly.com
Riceville-Pendleton www.riceville-pendletonunitedchurch.ca

The Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada
42 Mill St., Box 689, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
Phone: 613-678-5499
genesiscc@bellnet.ca
Genesis Cooperative Community
www.genesiscmty.com

Minister: Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

Administrative Assistant: Gabrielle Becker
Administrative Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 am 1:00 pm
Announcement Deadline: Wednesday @ noon

Minutes for Mission

April 26

Faith Formation, Theological Education and Ministry Support, Community and Justice Work

Wampum
Sawyer, age 13, shares his experience of a youth program:
Last summer I was happy to be accepted into a week-long
program called Wampum at Five Oaks Centre in Paris, Ontario.
They invited 15 Aboriginal and 15 non-Aboriginal youth to attend. I
was one of the latter, and I found myself intrigued by what this
experience could mean for me.
We enjoyed typical camp activities like swimming in the on-site
pool, games, and team-building activities. One of the highlights
was a rafting trip down the Grand River.
We also participated in activities meant to help some of us
question the actions of our ancestors. One distressing day we
visited the Mohawk Institute, a notorious residential school. I was
personally horrified by the stories the guide told us about how the
students were treated. That was the most draining and difficult day
of the week.
We also learned about different Aboriginal groups beliefs. I
enjoyed this part of Wampum very much, and it has helped me a
lot in my First Nations Studies class this semester, especially what
we learned about the Medicine Wheel.
Wampum was an amazing experience, and I would go again in a
heartbeat. I would recommend this Five Oaks program to any teen
looking for a thought-provoking yet fun camp experience.
Thank you for giving for Mission and Service, which supports this
United Church of Canada right relations camping ministry. Please
continue to give generously.

Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church
to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.