NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH
84 Mill St. S. L1B 1H2
905 987 4515
3. God of the rainbow, God of the cross, God of the empty grave,
How does the creature say grace, how does the creature say thanks.
Worship Leaders – Faith In Motion & Youth Bible Study Young People &
Leaders
At the Jose Property – 3600 Lakeshore Road
Bible Verses about loving creation – Job 12: 7-10 and Psalm 8: 3-9
June 12, 2016
“Halleulujah” – Leonard Cohen. Hannah Hosein, guitar
10:30AM
Outdoor Service & Picnic
“Love Your World”
Chill! – Gathering Together
Song: “Sing a Happy Hallelujah” verses 1 & 2
VU # 224
1. Sing a happy hallelujah, sing it out with heart and style,
we’re the echo of God’s laughter, we’re the image of God’s smile.
Refrain: Hallelujah, all creation, hallelujah, everyone! Hallelujah, all creation,
hallelujah everyone!
2. We’re the proof of God’s good humour, we’re the twinkle in God’s
eye, made to shine, reflect the glory, given light and space to fly.
Refrain
Call to Worship: (responsive)
Shout for God!
Make a happy sound!
Clap for God!
God is all around.
Sing for God!
Sing a pleasant song.
Work for God!
Good replaces wrong.
Praise our God!
Care for all God’s friends!
Love our God!
All: God’s love never ends! (from VU #246)
Our Life & Work
Celebrate! – Word, Worship, Work
Song: “God of the Sparrow” verses 1,2,3
VU #229
1. God of the sparrow, God of the whale, God of the swirling stars,
How does the creature say awe, how does the creature say praise.
2. God of the earthquake, God of the storm, God of the trumpet blast,
How does the creature cry woe, how does the creature cry save.
Prayer for our World:
Creating God, you are present in the whole universe
and in the smallest of your creatures. With tenderness, you embrace all that
exists. Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,
to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly
united with every creature. Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being
that you have made. Show us our place in this world as channels of your love
for all beings of this earth,
for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Amen. (Pope Francis, adapted)
Celebrating our Young People
Song: “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” (adapted)
It's me, it's me, it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
It's me, it's me, it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
It’s my family, it’s my neighbour, and it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
It’s my family, it’s my neighbour, and it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
It’s your church, it’s your creation, and it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
It’s your church, it’s your creation, and it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.
Thanksgiving – passing the hat
Song of Thanksgiving: “He’s Got the Whole World”
1. The Whole World 2. Creation’s Little Critters 3. Our Families & Our
Neighbours
Create!
Our activities are based on “Love Your World!”
We would like everyone to contribute to part 3 of our “Love”
trinity banner.
Please create as many of our theme crafts as you wish –
dragonflies, bugs, fish, birds
Closing Circle: “Go Now in Peace”
Chomp!
Back up the hill to enjoy our picnic-style lunch!
Announcements
Monday – the U.C.W. meets at the church 11:15AM to leave at 11:30AM for
The Mill in Cobourg. All ladies are welcome. Please let Jean Rickard or Hazel
May Munro know if you would like to go.
Tuesday – the Official Board meets at 7PM in the hall.
Friday, June 17 – the Stewards host Euchre Night in the hall at 7PM.
Sunday, June 19 – Pentecost 5, Father’s Day. Ruth Olley will be our worship
leader.
Sunday, June 26 – Pentecost 6, last Sunday before church holidays (Sundays of
July 3,10,17,24,31). Sundays of August 7,14,21,28 and September 4 services are
at 10AM. The Stewards host Strawberry Sundae Sunday after church. Many
thanks to John and Jo-Anne Smithson for their
A special “thank you”: to Erla, our welcoming and gracious hostess; to the
young people and leaders for your ministry; to Hannah, Brian and Lloyd for
your gifts of music; to each of you for celebrating and supporting our young
people.
Lunch Information
We’ll be setting out food, etc. if you would please give us a few minutes to do
this. We’ll sing grace before we dig in.
Hand sanitizer on the table. Please keep your fork for dessert. Food scraps in
green bin, gray bin with water for cutlery, blue bin for your recyclables and
garbage bag for your garbage. Thanks!
Let’s nurture a sense of wonder and love for the world God has given
us to live in.
Newcastle United Church