TENTH AFTER PENTECOST

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Minister: Rev. Robert Campbell

Associate Minister: Rev. Geza Szemok

Choir Director: Nathan Poole

Organist: Don Menzies

The Sunday School is taking a break and will resume classes on September 12. For the summer, Activity Sheets are available in the Narthex for children to work on during the service. Nursery: Supervised care for children under the age of 3 years is available in the nursery. Should children become restless during worship, parents may wish to care for their children in the Crying Room, where the service is received through closed-circuit television. An usher will be pleased to direct you to either location.

Hearing Assistance Earphones are available in the entrance lobby each Sunday. Please ask an usher if you wish to use one. Cellular Phones: We thank you for your co-operation in turning all cellular phones and pagers off or to mute during the service. Washrooms: For your convenience, the entrance lobby has two washrooms, which are wheelchair accessible and have change tables for infants.

While it is our custom to stand for a number of parts of the service, people are welcome to remain seated as necessary.

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THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

INTROIT - Sine Nomine, VU 705

Spirit of God, descended to refine;
We rise to your great face and truth divine.
Renewed by God, our souls forever shine,
Hallelujah, hallelujah.

- Words by Nathan Poole. © 2010, Westminster Church, Winnipeg

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN 651 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

PRAYER OF APPROACH

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O Lord, you bless us with many good things.
Forgive us for placing our trust in the blessings
and not in the One who blesses.
In your mercy forgive our greed,
our need for more and more of the things of the earth.
Open our eyes to the gifts that truly bless us and enrich us.
This we ask in the name of the One
who is your great gift to us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silence for personal confession

LITANY

LORD, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
LORD, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

READING FROM SCRIPTURE Colossians 3:1-11 (NRSV, p.201)

Given by Liz Wijtkamp

SERMON “You Can’t Take It With You”

“And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’” - Luke 12:15

HYMN 338 “Ask Me What Great Things I Know”

CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

COLLECTION OF OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Regardless of age, denomination, or status of membership, all who love Jesus Christ, trust him as their Saviour, and seek to serve him as their Lord, are welcome to make their communion at his table.

COMMUNION HYMN 479 “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether”

THE PEACE
…may the peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

SOLO “Panis Angelicus” - César Franck

Given by Jan Nato

Thus Angel=s Bread is made true Bread for man today;
that Living Bread from heaven with figures does away:
Wondrous this gift indeed:
Master and Lord becomes food for servants and all in need.

THE INVITATION

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Living God, we acclaim you…
…we praise you in the angel’s hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

And now, as servants of the Servant…
…until he comes in glory.

Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.

Most gracious God, send down your Holy Spirit…
…with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever.

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (said) - VU 914

BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND LIFTING OF THE CUP
The gifts of God for the people of God.
Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us peace.

COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

HYMN 288 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

BENEDICTION

The congregation is invited to join in the singing of
THE GREEN AMEN From Amens For All Seasons by Michael McKay

ORGAN POSTLUDE “He Who Will Suffer God to Guide Him” - J.S. Bach
If departing, please do so quietly for the benefit of those remaining to hear the Postlude.

HYMNS ON THE CARILLONIC BELLS