I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord. ~John 14.6

Processional Hymn: #322 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him, crown him, crown him,
crown him Lord of all.

Hail him, the heir of David's line,
whom David Lord did call,
the God incarnate, life divine,
and crown him, crown him, crown him,
crown him Lord of all.

Crown him, you martyrs of your God,
who from his altar call;
praise him whose burning path you trod,
and crown him, crown him, crown him,
crown him Lord of all.

Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget
the wormwood and the gall,
go, spread your trophies at his feet, and
and crown him, crown him, crown him,
crown him Lord of all.

Let every tongue and every tribe
delivered from the fall,
to Christ all majesty ascribe,
and crown him, crown him, crown him,
crown him Lord of all.

Oh, that with all the sacred throng
we at his feet may fall,
lift high the universal song,
and crown him, crown him, crown him,
crown him Lord of all.

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land

Call to Worship
Come into this place for reflection.
We come, open to the teachings of Christ.
Come into this time for prayer. 
We come, open to the Spirit’s nudges.
Come into this space for worship.
We come, open to the way of God.
Come and be nourished by the fellowship we share, 
and the movement of the Spirit of God in our midst.
We come, open to a future hope today.
We lift up in worship the presence of Christ for us and for others.
Jesus Christ brings light and love to the world.
May we seek justice, resist evil, and affirm wholeness as we continue on our journey.
Thanks be to God. (Seasons of the Spirit)

Sunday School Dismissal  I have joy  like a fountain… (in my soul) x2

(We prepare our hearts for worship in silence)

The Gathering of the Community (Service begins on p. 185)

Glory to God p. 186

Kyrie Eleison p. 186

Collect: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word   (Led by Lynn Gray)
First Reading:    ACTS 7:55-60

PS 31:1-5, 15-16      R: Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

The Epistle:        1 PETER 2:2-10

Gospel Hymn: #454 Revive thy Work, O Lord

Revive thy work, O Lord,
thy mighty arm make bare;
speak with the voice that wakes the dead,
and make thy people hear.

Revive thy work, O Lord,
disturb this sleep of death;
quicken the smould'ring embers now
by thine almighty breath.

Revive thy work, O Lord,
create soul-thirst for thee;
and hung'ring for the Bread of Life
O may our spirits be.

Revive thy work, O Lord,
exalt thy precious name;
and, by the Holy Ghost sent down
our love for thee inflame.

Revive thy work, O Lord,
and give refreshing Pentecostal show'rs;
the glory shall be all thine own,
the blessing, Lord, be ours.

The Gospel:        JOHN 14:1-14

Homily: “Powering Up: A Gospel Reflection”

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed     p. 189 (please stand as able)

Prayers of the People    (Led by Rev. Marion)

Confession and Absolution p. 191

The Peace    p. 192

Offertory Hymn: #450 You call Us Lord to Be

You call us, Lord, to be a people set apart,
to feel with thoughtful mind
and think with tender heart.
Thus chose, now, O Lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.

You call us, Lord, to care for self and neighbor too,
to take the risk and dare to show what love can do.
Thus chose, now, O Lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.

You call us, Lord, to be good stewards of the earth,
to tend it as a place of blessedness and worth.
Thus chosen, now, O lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.

You call us, Lord, to serve: to die that we may live,
to know we best receive when joyfully we give.
Thus chosen, now, O Lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen

The Celebration of the Eucharist 

The Great Thanksgiving 

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 8)     p. 213

Agnes Dei (sung) O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us…        

The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion, or to come up to the altar for a blessing)

Communion Hymn:  #610  Before I take the Body of my Lord

Before I take the body of my Lord
Before I share His life in bread and wine
I recognise the sorry things within
These I lay down

The words of hope I often failed to give
The prayers of kindness buried by my pride
The signs of care I argued out of sight
These I lay down

The narrowness of vision and of mind
The need for other folk to serve my will
And every word and silence meant to hurt
These I lay down

Of those around in whom I meet my Lord
I ask their pardon and I grant them mine
That every contradiction to Christ's peace
Might be laid down

Lord Jesus Christ companion at this feast
I empty now my heart and stretch my hands
And ask to meet You here in bread and wine
Which You lay down

Prayer after Communion:  God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen 

Poetry Reading by Pam Wilkenson

Doxology (Old 100th): Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen

The Blessing

Closing Hymn:  #532 What A Friend I have in Jesus 

What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!

Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Christ the Savior is our refuge--
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do our friends despise, forsake us?
Are we tempted to despair?
Jesus strength will shield our weakness,
you we'll find new courage there.

The Dismissal    p. 215