Sunday, February 5, 2023 - Worship Service
Sunday, February 5, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Order of Service
We continue our live broadcast this morning and welcome in-person worshipers into the Sanctuary (with socially distanced seating). Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this morning’s service, both online and in person.
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Welcome to our special guest, Sara Sayyed
Sara Sayyed is the Senior policy advisor on Anti Racism, Equity and Indigenous Initiatives with the City of Guelph. A long time resident of the city, she also continues to volunteer at the Muslim Society of Guelph as well as with other organizations around the City.
Sara is passionate about education and social justice advocacy but also loves spending time with her family or relaxing with a good book or an interesting movie.
As we mark Interfaith Harmony Week, Rev. John is joined “on stools” by Sara Sayyed for a conversation about faith, diversity and inclusion, and the life of a city.
Announcements
Words of Welcome
Prelude – Chorale Prelude on “Lord Jesus Christ, be present now” arr. G. Telemann
Call to Worship
Hymn #61 O come and sing unto the Lord
Opening Prayer & Assurance of Forgiveness
Time for Wonder and Curiosity
Hymn #334 God who gives to life its goodness
(The Children are invited to go to their class with Julia)
Psalm (responsive) - Psalm 15
Scripture Reading - Micah 6: 6 – 8 (CEB)
Sermon: “Conversation with Sara Sayyed” (Rev. John on Stools)
Hymn #709 What does the Lord require of you (3X)
Invitation to Offering
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Offertory - Choral Prelude on “Praise to the Lord” arr. J. Walther
Offertory Prayer
Anthem - “Day by Day” CV Stanford
Prayers of the People
Hymn #726 May the God of hope
Blessing
Postlude – “Toccata” J. Pachelbel
We gather on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg and the Haudenosaunee Peoples. We are also on lands that are part of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum. We live and work, worship, learn and meet on lands that are the traditional territory of many different Indigenous Peoples who were here before the establishment of European colonies.
