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Simcoe Street United Church aspires to be a beacon of Christian faith and caring radiating from downtown Oshawa
July 5, 2020
Prelude
Welcome, announcements and word about offering
Call To Worship
God invites us to venture into unknown places.
We can do that, for we know that God goes with us.
Jesus calls us to take his yoke upon us, and to learn from him.
We can do that, for Jesus also says, “if you are tired, come to me, and I will refresh
you.”
Let us worship God, who challenges us, and who comforts us.
Prayer of Approach
God, you have called all kinds of people together to be your presence of goodness in the world. Thank you for calling us together here. Let your diverse spirit fill each of us in the way you know is best for each. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us,
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil;
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
For ever and ever. AMEN
Hymn 232 (v1-3) Joyful, Joyful We Adore You
Prayer Of Illumination
Holy One, sometimes, our lives seem out of control.
We are torn between doing what’s right, and doing what’s popular or what’s easier.
Other times, we hide from doing what is right, hoping You won’t notice.
Fortunately, You know us, understand us, and love us.
So we can rejoice, knowing that You also forgive us, and helps us begin again.
Thanks God! Amen.
Scripture Lesson Matthew 11:16–l9, 25–30
Solo Wayfaring Stranger – (from the Sacred Harp) arranged J. J. Niles
Sermon Look to the Left, Look To The Right
Hymn 606 (v1-3) In Christ There Is No East or West
Pastoral Prayer
We don’t always recognize you when you come to us, O God.
Help us to see you in acts of kindness.
We don’t always recognize you working in us.
Help us to see you in our struggles.
We don’t always recognize you in others.
Help us to see you in our neighbours and in strangers.
We don’t always recognize you in the ordinary.
Help us to see you in the smallest and plainest things.
We don’t always recognize you in our daily living.
We are ready to have the eyes of our hearts opened. Amen.
Hymn 626 (v1-3) I Heard the Voice of Jesus
Blessing before returning to our Daily Living
Postlude
Welcome, announcements and word about offering
Call To Worship
God invites us to venture into unknown places.
We can do that, for we know that God goes with us.
Jesus calls us to take his yoke upon us, and to learn from him.
We can do that, for Jesus also says, “if you are tired, come to me, and I will refresh
you.”
Let us worship God, who challenges us, and who comforts us.
Prayer of Approach
God, you have called all kinds of people together to be your presence of goodness in the world. Thank you for calling us together here. Let your diverse spirit fill each of us in the way you know is best for each. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us,
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil;
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
For ever and ever. AMEN
Hymn 232 (v1-3) Joyful, Joyful We Adore You
Prayer Of Illumination
Holy One, sometimes, our lives seem out of control.
We are torn between doing what’s right, and doing what’s popular or what’s easier.
Other times, we hide from doing what is right, hoping You won’t notice.
Fortunately, You know us, understand us, and love us.
So we can rejoice, knowing that You also forgive us, and helps us begin again.
Thanks God! Amen.
Scripture Lesson Matthew 11:16–l9, 25–30
Solo Wayfaring Stranger – (from the Sacred Harp) arranged J. J. Niles
Sermon Look to the Left, Look To The Right
Hymn 606 (v1-3) In Christ There Is No East or West
Pastoral Prayer
We don’t always recognize you when you come to us, O God.
Help us to see you in acts of kindness.
We don’t always recognize you working in us.
Help us to see you in our struggles.
We don’t always recognize you in others.
Help us to see you in our neighbours and in strangers.
We don’t always recognize you in the ordinary.
Help us to see you in the smallest and plainest things.
We don’t always recognize you in our daily living.
We are ready to have the eyes of our hearts opened. Amen.
Hymn 626 (v1-3) I Heard the Voice of Jesus
Blessing before returning to our Daily Living
Postlude
CHURCH SERVICES OFFERED ONLINE
June 28th 2020 Message from the Church Office
Important Update on in-Church Services
Hello SSUC Congregation & Friends,
The Simcoe Street United Church Board would like to notify you on the decision that has been made about re-opening the Church during this time.
With an abundance of caution and following the recommendation of the East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church of Canada, our Church Board has determined that it is in the best interest of our congregation and the community we serve, that we remain closed to in person worship and all other meetings until at least the Sunday following Labour Day.
The Board will revisit the situation in late summer and make a decision on reopening or remaining closed at that time.
Virtual Worship will continue online on YouTube and we will be rolling out more virtual programs and other means of engaging the people of our congregation and community over the coming weeks. We miss seeing you in person but have only your well-being in mind as we make these decisions.
If you have any questions, need support or just want to have one of our friendly church office chats, I am always available from my Church "Home " Office. You can leave a message on the Church phone 905-728-8143, email churchofficessu@gmail.com or send a message here on our Website or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SimcoeUC/
Blessings to you and your family,
Jennifer Mosher
Church Office Administrator
Important Update on in-Church Services
Hello SSUC Congregation & Friends,
The Simcoe Street United Church Board would like to notify you on the decision that has been made about re-opening the Church during this time.
With an abundance of caution and following the recommendation of the East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church of Canada, our Church Board has determined that it is in the best interest of our congregation and the community we serve, that we remain closed to in person worship and all other meetings until at least the Sunday following Labour Day.
The Board will revisit the situation in late summer and make a decision on reopening or remaining closed at that time.
Virtual Worship will continue online on YouTube and we will be rolling out more virtual programs and other means of engaging the people of our congregation and community over the coming weeks. We miss seeing you in person but have only your well-being in mind as we make these decisions.
If you have any questions, need support or just want to have one of our friendly church office chats, I am always available from my Church "Home " Office. You can leave a message on the Church phone 905-728-8143, email churchofficessu@gmail.com or send a message here on our Website or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SimcoeUC/
Blessings to you and your family,
Jennifer Mosher
Church Office Administrator
