This Sunday
Order of Service
November 27, 2022
Prelude: Christmas Offering
We Gather Before God
Welcome
*Call to Worship
*God’s Greeting
*Song: LUYH 567 vss 1-2, Here I am to Worship
Candle Lighting—Hope
*Song: Hope For Everyone
God Calls Us to Live in Christ
*Apostles Creed
Celebrating Communion
(note: there is gluten-free bread in baggies in the middle of the bread plates, and grape juice in the outer ring of the cup tray; the inner 2 rings are wine)
During Passing of Bread: Holy Forever
During Passing of Wine: Cornerstone
*Liturgy of Thanksgiving
Children’s Message
*Children’s Song: LUYH 777 God is so Good
(Children in Pre K to grade 3 leave for FaithWalk)
God Comes to Us in His Word
Children’s Message
*Children’s Song: All for the Love of Jesus
(Children in Pre K to grade 6 leave for FaithWalk/Compel!)
We Pray for the Holy Spirit’s Presence and Help
Scripture Reading: Exodus 33:12-23
(pg126 of the pew Bible)
Message: If your presence does not go with us…
We Respond with Prayer and Thanks
Honduras presentation
Offering Introduction: Ministry to Seafarers—Vancouver
Prayer for Ministry to Seafarers—Vancouver
Congregational Prayer
We Hear God’s Word
Scripture Reading: Ruth 1
(pg 374 of the pew Bible)
Message: Under the Bethlehem Stars: Hope
*Song of Response: LUYH 56 vss 1-4, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
God Sends Us Into the World
*God’s Blessing: Romans 15:13
*Parting Song: LUYH 947, We Receive Your Blessing
Postlude: Here Comes Heaven
Post Service Prayer. There will be a prayer team available after the service for intercessory prayer. Please proceed to the back of the sanctuary following the last song
OFFERINGS
At WECRC we believe Christians are called to be generous with the resources God has entrusted to us. We are inspired to give freely of ourselves, our time, our talents and our treasures as the visible expression of our love for God and each other. During this period of COVID-19 we encourage you to continue tithing and steady giving, recognizing that some of you will be hard hit financially in this difficult time. May God provide.
TODAY: The Ministry to Seafarers in Vancouver is a chaplaincy ministry focused on support for and outreach to seafarers who pass through the Port of Vancouver, Canada. This ministry involves visiting cargo ships in port and serving seafarers in the ministry centres in Vancouver and at Roberts Bank. They partner with the Anglican Mission to Seafarers and the Roman Catholic Apostleship of the Sea in this challenging work. Find out more at https://ministrytoseafarers.com.
Next Week: West End Ministries. Our West end Ministries (budget) offerings support all local, denominational and classical ministries, and include staff, administration and building expenses. More information on giving options can be found at: westendcrc.ca/donate.