This week’s service will be posted on our website (https://www.stdavidsleduc.com/) as a Live Stream at 10:30 AM on Sunday. It will also be available for viewing by clicking on one of the following links.

Please note that we will be moving the YouTube channel from my personal account to the new “St. David’s United Church Leduc-Beaumont” account, so please resubscribe. For the month of August, we will post to both accounts.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCemcPqOz1o7pgvEO3fIAU0Q
New Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIswxgFQh20DSxnianISvA
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/stdavidsleduc/

You can also access these pages from our website by clicking on either the “F” for Face Book or the “Play Button” icon for YouTube.

The recording will include the texts for hymns, etc., and the Service Outline will be posted on the Minister’s Blog on the website.

Blessings.

Stuart

Order of Worship

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RELIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE (Psalm 105:1-6)

O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.

GATHERING (from Celebrate God’s Presence)
One: … Let us pray.

All: God, you touch our lives with mystery and hope. We come to this place today, ready to see your power working through us. Help us hear your Word, and answer your call to faithful living. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

HYMN: “Over My Head” (Traditional spiritual, No. 88 More Voices; Public Domain)

SCRIPTURE READINGS
In what ways are the biblical families like our own family? How do we recognize God at work?

  • Genesis 37:12-28 (Joseph dreams; brothers scheme)
  • Matthew 14:22-33 (Jesus walks on water)

ASCRIPTION
One: In ages past, disciples, prophets, priests and historians wrote down their faith. This is a faithful witness of our ancestors,– Word of God for us today.
All: Thanks be to God.

SOLO: “I Believe” (Sung by Jim Montney, with Robin Stuart)

SERMON: “Choice or Chance?”

HYMN: “Walk with Me” (John S. Rice, 1981, No. 649 Voices United; One License)

THE OFFERING

  • Information on how to support the ongoing mission and ministry of St. David’s United Church is available on our website and in the weekly e-News.
  • Thank you for your ongoing support!

DEDICATION: “What Can I Do?” (Paul Rumbolt and Michelle McCarthy, No. 191 More Voices; One License)

DEDICATION PRAYER

PASTORAL PRAYERS

  • Pray for the Life, Work and Mission of the Church
  • Give thanks for examples of new life...
  • Pray for places and people who are in need of new life...

PRAYER OF JESUS (p. 921 Voices United)

HYMN: “Will Your Anchor Hold” (Priscilla Jane Owens, 1882, No. 675 Voices United; Public Domain)

COMMISSION & BLESSING

POSTLUDE: “May the God Hope” (Played by Colin Bonneau)

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