Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

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

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Worship Leaders Today

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

Sandra Osadchuk
Sandra Osadchuk
Margaret MacMillan
Rev. Phyllis Dietrich

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

VU 703

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:
People of God, gather today; in this sacred space, in this
sacred moment.
For this time step aside from your daily concerns, for here
we recall the stories of faith.
Here we see God does not dodge dangerous places, here
we are called to stand and face our fears, here we
remember whose we are.

*The Opening Prayer:

Patient God, it's you we come with our questions:
Who are you? Who are we? What are we to be about in life?
Wherein is meaning? What is truth? How can we be born
again? As we open our seeking spirits, curious minds, and
needy hearts to you, help us remain steadfast in faith as we
wait for answers, willing to be challenged, ready for
surprises. Receive the worship we bring, in the confidence
that you do hear us, and are even now responding in your
love. AMEN
*Hymn:

Come in, Come In and Sit Down

VU 395

The Good News Time

*Hymn: Come, Let Us Sing of A Wonderful Love VU 574
OR
Im Gonna Shout, Shout
MV 183
The Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Numbers 21: 4-9 A bronze serpent heals the people.
Psalm 107: 1-3, 7-12 VU 831 Pts 1&2 God's steadfast love
endures forever.

Ephesians 2: 1-10 We aren't saved by our own doing, but by grace.

John 3: 14-21 God so loved the world.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God!
Message:
*Hymn:

Eternal Light, Shine in My Heart

VU 629
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We Respond to Gods Word

Offering Invitation
*Response: Your Work O God Needs Many Hands

VU 537

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:

Bless these gifts that we give today, for we lift our eyes and see
there is much we can do to bring about wholeness and healing in
our world. May they contribute in bringing light to dark
places.....AMEN!

The Sacrament of Holy Communion: Cassburn

Please refer to your bulletin insert.

Prayers of the People and Lords Prayer

*Hymn:

O God, How We Have Wandered

VU 112

*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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March 15, 2015

Announcements

Prayer Corner
John Allen, Al & Ardie Baars, Reg Beaudette,
Ryan Beaudette, Joanne Boss, Dytha Dixon,
Hailey, Sheila, Sheila Elliott, Lloyd Howes,
Tony Martin, Mary Matte, Willard Orr, Joye Oswald,
Evan Rodger, Wilma Scott, Boris Woloschuk

Question of the Day: What has been your most powerful

experience of Gods healing?
March 19: As part of Cornwalls ongoing Muslim / nonMuslim dialogue, you are invited to attend a talk by Imam
Dr. Mohamad Jebara, who will speak on, and answer your
questions and fears about Islam, on Thursday, March 19th,
2015, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Knox-St. Pauls United Church,
800 12th Street East, Cornwall. The event is co-sponsored by
the Cornwall Dar-ul-Ihsan Centre for Islamic Education and
by Knox-St. Pauls United Church. Both faith communities
seek to make this event a safe place for all people. There
will be a free-will offering to offset the costs of the event.
March 22: Deadline for Cassburn Easter Newsletter is
Sunday, March 22, 2015. Please e-mail any submissions to
Stephanie Anderson at bandsanderson@rogers.com or give
directly to Stephanie or Bryan. The phone number to reach
Stephanie directly is (613) 678-1681.
April 19: Genesis Cooperative Joint Service is being held
at Kirk Hill on Sunday, April 19 at 10:30 am. Communion.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
On March 29 voting by secret ballot will take place at each
church asking our membership the following question: Are
you in favour of extending a call to Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
to the Genesis Cooperative effective July 1, 2015?
The conditions of her contract will be available before the
voting takes place. The ballots will be counted at the next
Genesis Council Meeting on April 2 under Presbytery
supervision.

Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Heritage Lodge, Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 pm
Champlain, Wednesday, March 25, at 2:00 pm
Community Nursing Home, Alexandria, April 7, at 10:30 am
Prescott Russell, Tuesday, April 14, at 1:30pm

cold and snow of Winter

Check your bulletin boards / Genesis website for events

this Spring and the April - June worship schedule.
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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

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 am 1:00 pm
Announcement Deadline: Wednesday @ noon

Minutes for Mission

March 15

Faith Formation

Filled with Music

It was the duty of the trumpeters and singers to make
themselves heard in unison in praise and thanksgiving
and when the song was raised, with trumpets and
cymbals and other musical instruments, in praise to
God, For God is good, for Gods love endures forever,
the house, the house of God, was filled .
2 Chronicles 5:13

Imagine coming to Sunday morning worship or an Advent,

Christmas, or Easter service and having no music.
Now dream of worship where the Spirits presence is so palpable
that the congregation is compelled to linger long after the service
is over, not wanting the feeling to end.
This is how it is at MusicMatters, Music Uniteds annual general
meeting and learning event. Music United is an association of
United Church musicians from all over Canada dedicated to the
quality of our experience of music in the church. During a
weekend filled with fellowship, laughter, and topical workshops led
by notable and respected church musicians, composers, and
music educators, participants gain new ideas for enhancing the
role music plays in our communities.
As one of the 2013 hosts, the Rev. Andy ONeill of St. Pauls
United Church, Riverview, New Brunswick, put it: We enjoyed
moments of great laughter, spiritual deepening, and even dancing
in the aisles! We truly felt the Spirit moving.
Our support of Mission and Service enables music ministry
resources to be shared with the wider church. Thank you for
making this happen, and please lets continue to give generously.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church to
do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.