(PEI) Trinity United Church Service 02 October 2016

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The Gathering Prelude: "Deck Thyself, My Soul, With Gladness" (J.S.Bach) Words of Welcome Announcements Lighting of the Christ Candle: In the beginning, God gave the gift of Light, the Light from which all light comes: the light of the sun, moon and stars, the Light of Jesus, the Light of you and me. Silent Preparation for Worship *Introit: Hymn #7 (MV) "Gather Us In" (Rev. David Hann) *Call to Worship: This morning we are invited to gather around a bountiful table. All around the world, people will gather. In the Russian language All who are hungry will find the bread of life here. All who are thirsty will find a fountain of grace here. In the Chinese language All who are lonely will find a friend here. All who are lost will find safety here. In the Isoko language All who are broken will find healing here. For this is Jesus’ table where all are welcomed and included. In the Romanian translation language Let us worship God. *Hymn #460 "All Who Hunger" *Prayer of Approach & Lord's Prayer: We gather in your presence, God, to share bread around a table. We gather with people around the globe. Our differences are too numerous to name. Yet, we have this spiritual bond, having been created in your image then named us beloved and treasured by you. As we gather to take the bread of life and the cup of joy, we pause to remember other tables, other times, other lives. We pause to remember our relationship with you. Draw us deeper into the pattern of your thinking and the rhythm of your living. We ask in the name of the One who revealed you, praying as he taught us: *Hymn #468 "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ " v. 1 Children Gather at the Front of the Sanctuary *Hymn #468 "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ " v. 2 Service of The Word Luke 17: 5 - 10 Anthem: "Angel - Voices Ever Singing" (Tambling) Sermon (Rev. Gail Hopkirk) Service of The Table Invitation to Communion *Hymn #467 “One Bread, One Body” The Greeting: God is with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts; We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to God! It is right to give God our thanks and praise! Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Breaking the Bread, Pouring the Cup Sharing the Meal Prayer after Communion: Holy One, may we, who have been fed at this table, remember that we are the body of Christ in the world today. May our minds be open and our hearts be tender. May our words be grace-filled and our actions life-giving. May all our living reveal your vision for the world. Amen Response to Word and Table Offering Invitation Offertory *Presentation of Offering #540 “Grant Us, God, the Grace” *Offering Prayer: God of grace, we hear your invitation to generous living in the way you meet us and care for us each day. Having received so much, we offer our time, talents and money, faithfully and joyfully. Use these, all our gifts, to feed our hungry, thirsting world with peace and justice. Amen Sending Forth *Hymn #481 "Sent Forth by God’s Blessing" *Commission and Benediction Postlude: "Lord Christ, On Thee My Hope Is Stayed" (Pachelbel)