Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

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

Sunday September 6, 2015

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Leaders Today

Trinity (Vankleek Hill)
Kirk Hill

Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

Riceville-Pendleton

Margaret MacMillan

Cassburn (Campfire Service)

Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

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:

When We Are Living

VU 581

When we are living, it is in Christ Jesus,

and when were dying, it is in the Lord.
Both in our living and in our dying,
We belong to God, we belong to God.

*Passing of the Peace

*The Call to Worship:
Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them
around your neck; write them on the tablets of your heart, so
you will find favour and good repute in the sight of God and
of people. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do
not rely on your own insight.

In all your ways acknowledge God, and God will make

straight your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear
the Lord, and turn away from evil.
Lets praise and honour the good name of God, and in our
worshiping pray for fidelity and wisdom

*The Opening Prayer:

All-knowing, all-wise God, we gather as a people who need
your direction to live wisely, and your strength to live
faithfully. You have shown us the way in Jesus, and
imprinted his name upon us who choose to follow him. We
celebrate today with gratitude for the gift of his Spirit, and
pray to grow to emulate him in character and purpose,
praying now his prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven...

*Hymn:

In Christ There Is No East or West VU 606

The Good News Time

*Hymn:

This Is the Day

VU 412

The Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9, 22-23 A good name rather than riches.
Psalm 125 VU 849 Do good to those who are good.
James 2: 1-10 (11-13) 14-17 Faith without works is dead.
Mark 7:24-37 Syrophoenician womans faith challenges Jesus.
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Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God!
Message:

*Hymn:

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life VU 681

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:

Caring God, your Spirit-life within moves us to follow the way of
wisdom rather than the way of the world. We choose to care for
others, not just ourselves. We offer these resources and
ourselves for the work and witness of Christs church in this
community and beyond, for our sisters and brothers in
distress whatever the need. Bless our gifts and we who give,
we pray.

Prayers of the People

*Hymn:

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

VU 651

*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

Sept. 6, 2015

Announcements
Prayer Corner
John Allen, Ryan Beaudette,
The Family of Jeanne Cook (Rev. Cyril Cook),
Hailey, Sheila, Rev. Gwen Hermann,
Arden Johnston, Walter Jungen, Tony Martin,
Mary Matte, Shirley MacIwain, Russ Milan,
Roger Moran, Willard Orr, James Oswald,
Joye Oswald, Evan Rodger, Wilma Scott,
Harold Sproule, Barbara Vanden Bosch, Boris Woloschuk

Question for the day:

What is your reputation in your community?
What does your faith have to do with that?
Sept. 6: TONIGHT! Corn, wienies, and s'mores, oh my! The
annual Cassburn Corn Boil and Wiener Roast
is tonight at 6 pm, followed by a
Campfire Worship Service at 7
pm. Bring a friend, some chairs (and
a salad or dessert, if you are able)
and enjoy the evening of songs and
fellowship by the fire.
Sept. 12: THIS WEEK! Don't miss the Fall Turkey Supper
(turkey with all the trimmings, salads, homemade desserts,
coffee, tea and juice) hosted by Riceville-Pendleton United
Churches, South Plantagenet Hall, 3210 County Rd 9,
Fournier, on Sat., Sept. 12 from 4 - 7 pm. Adults: $15.00;
Children under 12: $5.00. Attend the Prescott County
Plowing Match at the Allensite Farms from 9:30 am - 3:30
pm and then come out to the Riceville-Pendleton supper!
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Sept. 13: Back to School! Sunday School classes resume

at Cassburn.
Sept. 17: The Genesis Executive Board are meeting on
Thursday, Sept. 17th at 7:30 pm in the Trinity Church Hall.
Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:
Prescott Russell Tues., Sept 08, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Heritage Lodge Wed. Sept. 16 at 1:30 pm
Champlain Nursing Home Wed., Sept 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm

Sept. 18: Trinity United Church (VKH) Turkey Supper will

be held on Friday, September
18 from 4:30 7 pm, at the
VKH Fair Grounds. A turkey
feast with all the trimmings,
homemade pies and desserts!
Adults: $15; Children 6 11: $5;
five and under: Free.
Sept. 20: Joint Worship Service at
Cassburn on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10:30
am. Communion. Cassburn United's
175th Anniversary celebration. Hot meal
and entertainment following the service.
Come and celebrate!
Sept. 20: The 2015 International Ploughing Match & Rural
Expo will be holding an Interdenominational Worship
Service on September 20th, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. The
Service will be held in the Finch Community Arena, 4 John
St., Finch Ont. Everyone welcome.

Check your bulletin boards / Genesis website for events

this Fall and the September - December worship schedule.
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September is Church Turkey Dinner Time!!

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

September 6

Community and Justice Work

Celebrate Gods Presence

The first time I meet Pat is at a church gathering. She is an
energetic and intelligent 70-something-year-old who is active in
her church and community.
The second time I meet Pat she is in a hospital bed recovering
from surgery. She is tired and weak but seems delighted to see
the United Church hospital chaplain arrive at her bedside. Pat is
optimistic about her recovery and talks enthusiastically about her
work in the church and about her faith. I watch as her recovery
progresses and am happy to see her regain most of her former
strength.
The third time I meet Pat, a few months later, she is in a different
hospital bed in a different hospital. A stroke has incapacitated one
side of her body. Her speech is slow and slurred, and her
handshakes when she reaches for a slice of toast on the tray in
front of her. She looks discouraged as she unsuccessfully fumbles
to cut the toast in half. Can you cut this for me? she asks. I take
the knife from Pat and begin cutting. I am briefly reminded of all
the times throughout the years in which I have broken bread with
the people of the church.
This is a sacred moment.
My name is Val Cottrill, and I am the United Church chaplain for
the three hospitals of Regina. Gods love and compassion are
extended to hundreds of people and their families every year
through the efforts of all those who work in the South
Saskatchewan Hospital Chaplaincy. This life-giving ministry can
be provided because of our gifts for Mission and Service. On
behalf of the people we serve in south Saskatchewan, thank you.

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