27 June 2021 Knox Bayfield Rev Dolson
The Lord be with you … and also with you.
Welcome to worship at Knox Presbyterian Bayfield
The people of Knox Bayfield acknowledge that our community worship, live, play, and work on the traditional lands of the Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), and Mississauga peoples within Treaty 29, of 1827.
Hymn # 588 A prophet woman broke a jar
Call to Worship
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; God’s mercies are everlasting.
They are new every morning. Great is God’s faithfulness.
Hymn# 769 Lord of Light, whose name and splendour
Assurance of Pardon
Join with me in prayer,
O God, trusting you does not always come easy when we are faced with the ugliness of the world. We struggle to believe that love conquers fear. We struggle to understand how strength comes through weakness. We struggle to believe that you could heal us. O God, renew our trust in you, for we seek to be disciples of Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen.
If God kept count of all our sins, who could stand? But with God there is forgiveness; Christ gives us peace. Thanks be to God!
May the peace of Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Hymn # 376 Shine Jesus Shine
Prayer For Illumination
By the power of your Spirit, speak your Word to us, O God. Show us who you are and who you are calling us to be. We pray in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Readings
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 and Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43
May God bless our understanding of this, God’s holy word. The Word of the Lord.
Hymn # 371 Love divine all loves excelling
The Offering Of Our Life And Labour To The Lord
Quote: Generosity is the flower of justice. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) novelist
Let us joyfully share our abundance with others, as we trust in God who provides for all our needs.
Blessing Of Gifts & Prayers Of The People
Knowing that God hears our prayers, and trusting in the Spirit who intercedes with sighs too deep for words, let us pray together.
Join me in prayer:
Almighty God, you created the world for good and provide all that we need to live and grow. May you provide all people the wisdom to live in harmony with one another for the health of your creation.
You call your church to abound in generosity. We pray your Spirit will inspire us to share our abundance with those who are in need, that together we may live in the unity in Christ. Holy God, thank you for giving us a joy for generosity and a genuine love for those who are in need. Pour out your Spirit upon our offerings and upon our lives that together we may bring healing and hope to the world.
O holy One, your touch has the power to make us whole. Restore all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. May we be strengthened to extend our arms in love as witnesses to your healing. There are many within our church family in need of your special care at this time. We lift up Ron, Sandy, Rudy, Jane, Bonnie, Rob, Courtney and Kyla. We lift up all those who prefer to remain un-named as they face immense challenges of health and finances.
O holy One, we desire to hear your voice of love, to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and to see you clearly. By your Spirit who breathes within us, strengthen our faith, use our gifts, and work in our lives to bear witness to Christ who taught his disciples to pray, …Our Father who art in heaven, hallow’ed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Hymn #671 I heard the voice of Jesus
Benediction
My sisters and brothers, the Holy One has created you for good. Delight in God, work for justice, and walk in peace. May the blessing of God, who creates, redeems, and restores, be with you now and always.
Postlude #623 Holy, holy, holy
Questions for Reflection
In this week’s readings, various people bring their suffering to God, through lament and the search for healing. How does Christ enable you—and how might you enable others—to be honest with God in doubt and pain?
When the woman who suffered a chronic and isolating ailment touched Jesus, he stated that the power had gone out from him. What aspects of your life and ministry empty you of power? How do you discern healthy limits and habits for the care of yourself and others? Which spiritual practices do you find most revitalizing when your energy reserves are depleted? In such times, how does your faith make you whole?
Morning Prayer
By your grace I arise from my bed this morning, Lord; by the power of your Spirit I draw my breath. As the dawn brightens into day, enlighten my mind with your truth and open my heart to all those I meet, that I might reflect the light of Jesus Christ, in whose name I give thanks and praise. Amen.
Evening Prayer
As the night deepens, Lord, I give myself to your care. For the ways you enabled me to live faithfully today, thank you. For the ways I failed to follow Christ, forgive me. And if I do not awaken in the morning, receive me into your everlasting arms. Amen.
Daily Prayer Mark 5:28–29, 41, 2 Sam. 1:17, Ps. 130:1–2
Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you show us the breadth of your power and the depth of your love. You listen to our cries of pain and hear our laments. You see the fear in our eyes and know the secrets of our hearts. You do not turn from our distress, but stretch out your hand to heal, to comfort, and to save. All thanks and praise be to you, O God; your steadfast love endures forever. Amen.
Scripture readings next week
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
Hymn # 588 A prophet woman broke a jar
A prophet-woman broke a jar by Love’s divine appointing.
With rare perfume she filled the room presiding and anointing.
A prophet-woman broke a jar, the sneers of scorn defying.
With rare perfume she filled the room, preparing Christ for dying.
A faithful woman left a tomb by love’s divine commission.
She saw, she heard, she preached the Word, arising from submission.
A faithful woman left a tomb, with resurrection gospel;
she saw, she heard, she preached the Word, apostle to apostles.
Though woman-wisdom, woman-truth, for centuries were hidden,
unsung, unwritten and unheard, derided and forbidden,
the Spirit’s breath, the Spirit’s fire, on free and slave descending,
can tumble our dividing walls, our shame and sadness mending.
The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls, by Love’s divine ordaining,
the friends we need, to serve and lead, their powers and gifts unchanging.
The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls, from women, men and children,
the friends we need, to serve and lead. Rejoice, and make them welcome!
623 Holy, holy, holy Words: traditional Music: F Schubert
Refrain: Holy, holy, holy, God almighty Lord!
Holy, holy, holy, everywhere adored!
God without beginning, God eternal One
reigns and rules forever all beneath the sun Refrain
Power and love and wonder circling round God’s throne
Praise our God most holy, Lord of Life alone Refrain
371 Love divine all loves exce Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven, to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art;visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart.
Breathe, oh breathe thy loving Spirit into every trouble breast! Let us all in thee inherit, let us find the promised rest; take away our love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be;end of faith as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty.
Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy grace receive; suddenly return and never,
never more thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.
Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee, changed from glory into glory till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praising
376 Shine Jesus Shine
Lord, the light of your love is shining in the midst of your darkness, shining;
Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us. Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me; shine on me.
Refrain: Shine, Jesus, shine; fill this land with the Father’s glory;
blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow; flood the nations with grace and mercy;
send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light!
Lord, I come to your awesome presence, from the shadows into your radiance;
by your blood I may enter your brightness. Search me, try me, consume all my darkness. Shine on me; shine on me. Refrain
As we gaze on your kingly brightness, so our faces display your likeness,
ever changing from glory to glory: mirrored here may our lives tell your story.
Shine on me; shine on me. Refrain
671 I heard the voice of Jesus
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast!”
I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad; I found in him a resting place,
and he has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one,
Stoop down, and drink and live!”
I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived and now I live in him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s light; Look into me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun, And in that light of life I’ll walk till travelling days are done.
769 Lord of Light, whose name and splendour
Lord of light, whose name and splendour far outshine the suns of space, deign to make us your coworkers in the kingdom of your grace; use us to fulfil your purpose in the gift of Christ your Son: Abba, as in highest heaven so on earth your will be done.
By the faithfulness of workers serving you in every field; by the courage where the radiance of the cross is still revealed; by the victories of meekness, through reproach and suffering won: Abba, as in highest heaven so on earth your will be done.
Grant that knowledge, still increasing, at your feet might humbly kneel; with your grace our triumphs hallow, with your charity our zeal; lift all nations from the shadows to the gladness of the sun: Abba, as in highest heaven so on earth your will be done.
By prayers of faithful watchers, never silent day or night; by the cross of Jesus bringing peace to all, and healing light; by the love that passes knowledge,
making all your children one: Abba, as in highest heaven so on earth your will be done.