Sunday, March 19, 2023 - Worship Service
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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Announcements
Words of Welcome
Prelude – Invocation (from Triptyque) D. Bedard
Call to Worship - Liturgy from PWS&D
L: Just as the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness,
P: the Spirit leads us into places of uncertainty where we confront our weakness and insecurities.
L: Here we are taught to pay attention to those whom others ignore.
P: Jesus insists that God’s grace is revealed in unlikely people.
L: God’s realm is a place where all are welcome, regardless of their state or position. In a world of disparity, we recognize that some receive what is denied to others.
P: Let us break through barriers that keep many from receiving the grace that they need.
Rabin Smiles Again
In Nepal, 22-year-old Rabin Budha kept finding dry red patches all over his body. He ignored the issue for weeks and when he could no longer do so, he mentioned it to a health outreach worker in his village who recommended Rabin go for a check-up. After an initial test, a dermatologist suspected that Rabin had leprosy and sent him to hospital for further testing.
Rabin began treatment at the Shining Hospital, where doctors admitted him after finding his blood pressure very low. Upon receiving medication and close supervision, his condition improved and treatment is ongoing.
Today, Rabin is grateful for the support, care and love he received at the Shining Hospital and is optimistic about a full recovery.
This Lenten season, faithfully respond to Christ’s call to provide care and hope to those who are suffering. Through PWS&D, we help people build healthy lives.
In Nepal, PWS&D supports the Shining Hospital, which provides health outreach in remote villages, and care and treatment for those experiencing illness, in particular leprosy and tuberculosis.
Hymn #11 The Lord’s my shepherd
Opening Prayer & Assurance of Forgiveness
Hymn #314 God is love; come heaven adoring
(The Children are invited to go to their class with Julia)
Psalm (Choral) - Psalm 23
Scripture Reading - John 9:1-41 (CEB)
Sermon: Who Sinned?
A Time for Reflection
Hymn - We come with questions, Sanctified Art
Invitation to Offering
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Offertory - Improvisation on “Salve Regina” arr. D. Bedard
Offertory Prayer
Anthem - Loving Shepherd P. Ledger
Prayers of the People
Hymn #19 High in the heaven’s eternal God
Blessing
Postlude – Allegro D. Bedard
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.
