Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

Consisting of the congregations from:
Cassburn, Kirk Hill, Riceville-Pendleton,
Trinity (Vankleek Hill)

Sunday, February 22, 2015

First Sunday in Lent

Worship Leaders Today

Trinity (Vankleek Hill)
Kirk Hill
Riceville-Pendleton (P)
Cassburn

Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Sandra Osadchuk
Margaret MacMillan

We Gather to Praise God

Welcome to our worship service today.
We pray you will feel God's presence as we worship together.
If you are able, please stand where indicated with an asterisk(*).
You are invited to join in reading the responses and prayers, printed in bold.

Prelude
Greeting and Welcome
Life and Work of the Church
Lighting the Christ Candle
*Sung Introit: In the Bulb, There is a Flower

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In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed, an apple tree,

in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter theres a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

*Passing of the Peace

*The Call to Worship:
If you think that you are standing fast in faith and
faithfulness, watch that you do not fall. No testing has
overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is
faithful and will not let us be tested beyond our strength,
but with the testing, God will also provide the way out
so that we may be able to endure it.
Let's worship God and pray to be made courageous and
strong, that we may be able to resist the tempter of our
souls.
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*The Opening Prayer:

O God, with the praise we offer to you in our worship this
day, we express our gratitude for being among your called
and chosen. We come together in answer to your call,
believing that we may be built up in spirit, mind and heart,
and equipped for joyful service. We would be your faithful
disciples. We would listen for your voice alone, and follow
where you lead. Enable us to receive the blessing of your
strength, that we may be true to our vocation. We offer
Christ's prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven...
*Hymn:

O God of Bethel

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The Good News Time

*Hymn:

Crashing Waters at Creation

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(Tune: Stuttgart VU 2)

The Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Genesis 9: 8-17 The covenant between God and Noah.
Psalm 25: 1-10 VU 752 Lead me in your truth, O God.
1 Peter 3: 18-22 Baptism now saves you.
Mark 1: 9-15 The baptism, temptation and mission of Jesus.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God!
Message:
*Hymn: All the Way My Saviour Leads Me

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We Respond to Gods Word

Offering Invitation
*Response: Your Work O God Needs Many Hands
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Your work, O God, needs many hands to help you

everywhere, and some there are who cannot serve unless our
gifts we share.
Because we love you and your work, our offering now we
make; be pleased to use it as your own, we ask for Jesus
sake.

*The Prayer of Dedication:

These gifts are offered today, that they may flood and flow
into your world bearing your good news of justice and
compassion to all. AMEN!
Prayers of the People
*Hymn:

We Praise You, O God

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*Commissioning & Blessing

*Sung Blessing: Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace, never be afraid,
God will go with you each hour of everyday.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know he will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love and show you believe,
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above,
Go now in peace, in faith and in love.

Postlude
Our Worship Ends Our Service Begins
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February 22, 2015

Announcements

Prayer Corner
John Allen, Al & Ardie Baars, Ryan Beaudette,
Ashley Cowan, Dytha Dixon, Meryle Duncan,
Hailey, Sheila, Sheila Elliott, Lloyd Howes,
Tony Martin, Mary Matte, Willard Orr,
James Oswald, Joye Oswald, Doug Robillard,
Evan Rodger, Wilma Scott, Boris Woloschuk

Question for the day:

What does it mean for you to count on God
in good times and in difficult times?

Feb. 22: TODAY! Skating at the Cliftondale Quarry. After

church (12:30 pm) Caledonia Road, 270 County Road 20,
VKH. Refreshments. All welcome.
Feb. 24: Eastern Regional UCW Fellowship Day will be
held on Tuesday, February 24 at Trinity United Church,
Ingleside, ON. Registration: 10:00 am; Catered Lunch:
$10:00. Guest Speaker: Carole Esdale Kitchen Table
Talk. Book fair: bring a book buy a book, with proceeds
going to the Seaway Valley Presbyterial UCW. See poster
on your churchs bulletin board.
March 1: Joint Worship Service at Kirk Hill on Sunday,
March 1 at 10:30 am. This will be a shortened service
followed by the Genesis Cooperative AGM.
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March 6: The 2015 World Day of Prayer worship service

will be held on Friday March 6 at 2:00 pm. This years host
church is St. Jude Parish in Hawkesbury. Participating
churches: Holy Trinity Anglican (H), St. John Anglican
(VKH), Knox Presbyterian (VKH), St-Pierre-Aptre (H), St.
Gregoire (VKH), Trinity United (VKH). Service written by
the women of the Bahamas. See poster on bulletin board.
March 12: Riceville-Pendleton United is having a Soup &
Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday,
March 12 in the Pendleton church hall. Bring a friend!
From our minister: The Lenten series called
"Praying With My Pen" will begin
Wednesday, February 25 at 10:00 am, at
Nickos Restaurant. Come with your ideas,
and a willingness to write down your thoughts ... the supplies
would be available for you. There is still space, so please let
Rev. Phyllis know by calling the office (613.678.5499) or emailing at genesiscc@bellnet.ca

Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Champlain, Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00 pm
Prescott Russell, Tuesday, March 10, at 1:30pm
Heritage Lodge, Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 pm
Champlain, Wednesday, March 25, at 2:00 pm
A very successful auction was held for Pendleton United
Church on Feb. 14. Along with donations from Elda White
and congregation members, $1227.00 was raised. Barb
Newman, our auctioneer, kept all the bidders on their toes
and laughing as well. Thanks to all who braved the weather.
Check your bulletin boards / Genesis website for events
this Winter and the January - March worship schedule.
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The United Church of Canada has initiated discussion called the

Comprehensive Review looking into the future of the United Church.
Sometime in March, the final report will be released. Presbyteries are
being asked to read and comment on the final report. Please read the
report when it becomes available. You will be notified when the
document is available.
Seaway Valley Presbytery is holding an extraordinary meeting for all
interested parties at Knox-St. Pauls United Church in Cornwall from 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 18th. At this meeting, we will be discussing the
various aspects of the report and coming to a consensus of comments
and suggestions which will be reviewed at the April Presbytery meeting
and forwarded to Montreal and Ottawa Conference.
The link provided here:
http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/general/141125-0
gives a preliminary outline of the Comprehensive Review which will give
you an idea of what is involved in the discussion. Here are some of the
ideas to be discussed:
Renewal of current ministry, enable new forms of ministry,
enliven and equip leadership and celebrate successful ministries
A structure made up of thee councils instead of the present four
A College of Ministers
Please join us for this important meeting.
From: Seaway Valley Presbytery Executive

Want more? Why not visit these websites . . .

United Church of Canada www.united-church.ca
United Church Resources www.ucrdstore.ca
Cassburn
www.cassburnunitedchurch.weebly.com
Riceville-Pendleton www.riceville-pendletonunitedchurch.ca

We are
The Genesis Cooperative
of the United Church of Canada
42 Mill St., Box 689, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
Phone: 613-678-5499
genesiscc@bellnet.ca
Genesis Cooperative Community www.genesiscmty.com
Minister: Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Administrative Assistant: Gabrielle Becker
Administrative Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 am1:00 pm
Announcement Deadline: Wednesday

Minutes for Mission

February 22

Community and Justice Work, Faith Formation

Haida Language Renewal

The small town of Skidegate, British Columbia, sits on the
stunning coast of Haida Gwaii. In the 19th century, Methodist
missionaries arrived and eventually set up a church and mission
house here as well as schools and hospitals.
Over the generations the Haida people lost much of their culture
and language, but there is a renewed interest in having children
learn their traditional language. The United Church is supporting
that through a Mission and Service grant to help fund the creation
of DVDs for children in the Haida language. The oldest speaker in
the community is in her 90s, and shes already teaching the
children, says the Rev. Nancy OHiggins, Skidegate United
Churchs minister.
The small church also receives Mission and Service support so it
can maintain its presence in the community. Nancy conducts most
of the baptisms, weddings, and funerals for the community. The
church is also an important centre during the week: groups use it
to hold meetings, the community choir practises there, and there
are yoga and heritage programs as well.
Were conscious that we receive Mission and Support money, so
we feel its important to give back to Mission and Service. Its
always part of our Sunday worship because we know that without
it we couldnt be a presence in the community, Nancy says.
The ability to make DVDs of people speaking the Haida language
means the language will be preserved for generations to come,
allowing new generations to retain their heritage for years to
come. This is thanks to our gifts for Mission and Service, which
support a small church on the west coast of Canada.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church to
do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.