July 12th 2020 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The Worship Service will live stream here
You can also join up this Sunday at 10:30 via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9916315530 You can also log in by Phone at 1-646-558-8656
You will be prompted for the meeting ID followed by the # sign
It will then request a form of user ID, just press the # sign again and you will be able to hear the service by phone; please note, everyone else can hear you too.
Meeting ID: 991 631 5530
After this week there will be no further Zoom services.
and a light to our path.
God’s Word is made visible in Christ;
in him we are rooted in truth.
God’s Word is revealed through the Holy Spirit;
and lived out in our faithful response.
Come and listen for God’s Word in this time of worship.
We wait in anticipation to receive the Word of Life.
we confess it is so easy to be distracted from your truth. Preoccupied with our own comfort, we neglect to stand up for those who suffer. Tempted by what we desire, we fail to protect the earth and respect its limits. In your mercy, give us wisdom to walk in your ways, the will to seek things that truly matter, and the grace to renew relationships with you and with one another.
Silent Prayer...
Amen
to you our vows will be fulfilled.
2 You who answer prayer,
to you all people will come.
3 When we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave[c] our transgressions.
4 Blessed are those you choose
and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house,
of your holy temple.
5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,
God our Savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas,
6 who formed the mountains by your power,
having armed yourself with strength,
7 who stilled the roaring of the seas,
the roaring of their waves,
and the turmoil of the nations.
8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy.
9 You care for the land and water it;
you enrich it abundantly.
The streams of God are filled with water
to provide the people with grain,
for so you have ordained it.
10 You drench its furrows and level its ridges;
you soften it with showers and bless its crops.
11 You crown the year with your bounty,
and your carts overflow with abundance.
12 The grasslands of the wilderness overflow;
the hills are clothed with gladness.
13 The meadows are covered with flocks
and the valleys are mantled with grain;
they shout for joy and sing.
18“Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
Amen
Hear our prayer.
God of all the nations, You gather people together in communities to care for each other and enjoy each other’s company and creativity. Yet the pandemic has revealed there are so many vulnerable people, so many places where resources are not shared fairly. Where there is division, bring unity and peace with justice; Where people are distracted, give wisdom to see what is important; Where people are tired and anxious, bring strength and courage. God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God of compassion, You call us to be communities held together by prayer and love for our neighbours. Where people mourn loss of any kind, provide comfort; where there is illness and pain, bring healing; Where there is distress or discouragement, transform fear into hope. By your Spirit, equip us to serve one another in Christ’s name so that you compassion touches lives with love and mercy. God in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
You can also join up this Sunday at 10:30 via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9916315530 You can also log in by Phone at 1-646-558-8656
You will be prompted for the meeting ID followed by the # sign
It will then request a form of user ID, just press the # sign again and you will be able to hear the service by phone; please note, everyone else can hear you too.
Meeting ID: 991 631 5530
After this week there will be no further Zoom services.
Welcome
Call to Worship
God’s Word is a lamp to our feet;and a light to our path.
God’s Word is made visible in Christ;
in him we are rooted in truth.
God’s Word is revealed through the Holy Spirit;
and lived out in our faithful response.
Come and listen for God’s Word in this time of worship.
We wait in anticipation to receive the Word of Life.
Hymn of Praise #210 “O God Our Help in Ages Past ”
Call to Reconciliation
In Christ there is no condemnation, for perfect love casts out sin. Let us confess our sins to God.Prayer of Reconciliation
God who watches over us,we confess it is so easy to be distracted from your truth. Preoccupied with our own comfort, we neglect to stand up for those who suffer. Tempted by what we desire, we fail to protect the earth and respect its limits. In your mercy, give us wisdom to walk in your ways, the will to seek things that truly matter, and the grace to renew relationships with you and with one another.
Silent Prayer...
Assurance of Pardon
Paul reminds us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The Spirit of life in Christ Jesus sets us free from the power of sin and death. Know that you are forgiven and live as forgiven people, forgiving one another.Prayer for Understanding
Guide us, O God, by your Word and by your Spirit, so that we may see clearly the way to follow you and have the courage to live by your truth revealed in Jesus Christ.Amen
First Scripture Lesson Psalm 65: 1-13
1 Praise awaits[b] you, our God, in Zion;to you our vows will be fulfilled.
2 You who answer prayer,
to you all people will come.
3 When we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave[c] our transgressions.
4 Blessed are those you choose
and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house,
of your holy temple.
5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,
God our Savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas,
6 who formed the mountains by your power,
having armed yourself with strength,
7 who stilled the roaring of the seas,
the roaring of their waves,
and the turmoil of the nations.
8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy.
9 You care for the land and water it;
you enrich it abundantly.
The streams of God are filled with water
to provide the people with grain,
for so you have ordained it.
10 You drench its furrows and level its ridges;
you soften it with showers and bless its crops.
11 You crown the year with your bounty,
and your carts overflow with abundance.
12 The grasslands of the wilderness overflow;
the hills are clothed with gladness.
13 The meadows are covered with flocks
and the valleys are mantled with grain;
they shout for joy and sing.
Children’s Moment
Second Scripture Lesson Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9Let anyone with ears listen!”18“Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
Sermon
Hymn #552 “ Give Thanks, O Christian People”
Offeratory
For those following online, an offering can be made by mail or through the donation link on this page; our heartfelt thanks for your contributionsPrayer of Dedication
Generous God, we bring the gifts we have to offer to you, seeds of goodness you planted in our lives which have flourished. Bless and multiply them. Help us to choose wisely how they can best serve your purposes in our church and in your world.Amen
Prayers for the Community
Tender and loving God, you formed the earth to be a place of joy and abundance for all your creatures. For food in all its variety and the people who grow it, transport it, market it, we give you thanks. These days of pandemic have shown us how much we depend on others. We pray for thoese who do not have enough food, and for those who agricultural supply is at risk through extreme weather, uncertain prices and social upheaval. Help us care for the earth and its fruitfulness. And for each other in our common need of its fruits, God, in our mercy.Hear our prayer.
God of all the nations, You gather people together in communities to care for each other and enjoy each other’s company and creativity. Yet the pandemic has revealed there are so many vulnerable people, so many places where resources are not shared fairly. Where there is division, bring unity and peace with justice; Where people are distracted, give wisdom to see what is important; Where people are tired and anxious, bring strength and courage. God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God of compassion, You call us to be communities held together by prayer and love for our neighbours. Where people mourn loss of any kind, provide comfort; where there is illness and pain, bring healing; Where there is distress or discouragement, transform fear into hope. By your Spirit, equip us to serve one another in Christ’s name so that you compassion touches lives with love and mercy. God in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
The service did not broadcast via the website. Zoom was less than satisfying. The sound was very choppy and tinny and at times nonexistent. It was disappointing not to be able to see the Christ window. The video kept changing between the chancel area and those who were signed on to zoom. I could not hear the prayer request or the announcements. I also missed the words to the hymns being printed in the bulletin. Overall a very disappointing experience. I hope next week is better.
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