Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

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

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Worship Leaders Today

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

Margaret MacMillan
Margaret MacMillan
Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
Sandra Osadchuk

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: Let There Be Light verse 1

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Let there be light, let there be understanding,

Let all the nations gather, let them be face to face.
*Passing of the Peace
*The Call to Worship:
We gather to sing praises to God. We gather to sing of
God's mighty deeds and wondrous works.
God, who names the stars; and scatters the proud; who
gathers the outcast;
who heals the broken-hearted; covers the heavens with
clouds;
sends rain on the earth; and takes pleasure in those
whose hope is in God's steadfast love.
Come, let's come before God with awe, thanksgiving and
praise.
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*The Opening Prayer:

God, we gather this day to remember your great love for us.
Your love which is woven within us, and in the fabric of
all creation. We cannot comprehend the magnitude of your
love for this planet and for its people. Yet, you know each
one of us by name, and call us to works of peace and
justice. We respond to your call; a call that leads us into
works of justice, peace and compassion, praying our
prayer of justice and peace:
Our Father, who art in heaven...
*Hymn: When All Your Mercies, O My God

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The Good News Time

*Hymn:

Walk with Me

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The Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 40: 21-31 Those who wait upon God shall renew their
strength.
Psalm 147: 1-11 20c VU 868-869 PT.1 God heals the broken-hearted.
1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 I have become all things for the gospel's
sake.
Mark 1: 29-39 Simon's mother in law and others healed.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God!
Message:
*Hymn: Jesus Hands Were Kind Hands

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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:

God, we are all in this together. May we keep that in mind
as we return to you a portion of what you have given us. We
pray that our offerings may be one means of moving your
creation a little closer to peace, justice and reconciliation.
AMEN!
Prayers of the People
*Hymn:

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

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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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Feb. 8, 2015

Announcements

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

Monday Morning Craft Group - 9:30 am to noon at Trinity

United (VKH) - Quilting, Swedish Weaving, Knitting and
Crocheting. Everyone welcome to join. For more information
contact Pauline Newton 613-678-2247 or Jean MacCuaig
613-527-2064.
Feb. 8: The Cassburn Congregational Meeting will be
held today following the morning worship service.
Feb. 11: THIS WEEK! Trinity UCW is having a Soup,
Sandwich & Dessert lunch, with card games to follow, on
Wed., Feb. 11 starting at 11:30 am in the church hall. Cost:
free-will donation. Bring a friend!
Feb. 14: Pendleton United Church is holding an auction of
items from recent Signature Homestyles Catalogues. These
items and more will be auctioned off with 100% of proceeds
going to the church. Date; Saturday, Feb. 14th at the
Pendleton United Church, 2080 Conc. 10. Doors open at 1
oclock with coffee/tea & cupcakes and viewing of items.
The Auction begins at 2 oclock with auctioneer Barb
Newman. Check your church bulletin board / website for
more information.
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Feb. 15: The Trinity (VKH) Congregational Meeting will be

held on Feb. 15, 2015 following the service.
Feb. 15: Skating at the Cliftondale Quarry. After church
(12:30 pm) Caledonia Road, 270 County Road 20, VKH.
Refreshments. All welcome. Foul weather date: Feb. 22nd.
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.
From our minister: Is anyone interested in a
Lenten series called "Praying With My
Pen"? All you would have to do is come with
your ideas, and a willingness to write down
your thoughts ... the supplies would be available for you.
Please let Rev. Phyllis know by calling the office
(613.678.5499) or e-mailing at genesiscc@bellnet.ca

Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Prescott Russell, Tues., February 10 at 1:30
Heritage Lodge, Wed., February 18 at 1:30 pm
Champlain, Wed., February 25 at 2:00 pm

Check your bulletin boards / Genesis website for events

this Winter and the January - March worship schedule.

Worrying does not take away tomorrows troubles;

it takes away todays peace.

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 am 1:00 pm
Announcement Deadline: Wednesday

Minutes for Mission

February 8

Shawns Story

Community and Justice Work

Shawn grew up in a life of drugs, alcohol, and violence. When he

ended up on the streets of Victoria, he wasnt alonehis dad was
there to show him the ropes.
My dad was a long-standing member of the Victoria street
community, says Shawn, 32. He drank everything. He drank
rubbing alcohol. Its super cheap and has a high alcohol content.
His dad introduced Shawn to Our Place, a low-barrier mission that
offers a respite from the street. Together, father and son made a
plan to get sober, but Dad died on the stairs behind the Empress
Hotel. He had a heart attack and an alcoholic seizure. He was 47
years old.
Confronted by his fathers death, Shawn had a tough time
honouring his promise to turn his life around. But then an outreach
worker at Our Place convinced him to go into treatment. After
three months, Shawn moved to a recovery house and joined
Narcotics Anonymous. He returned to Our Place and volunteered
to give back by doing custodial work, which led to full-time
employment.
There was lots of support there, he says. People noticed I had
changed.
Our Place also encouraged Shawn to apply for funding to learn a
trade. It was hard, but he successfully completed a Metal
Fabrication certification and now works full-time for a major aircraft
construction company in Victoria.
Shawn had the willingness to do whatever he had to do to
change, says Bob, the building manager at Our Place. That
saved him. We just gave him the platform to recover.
Please join me and give generously for Mission and Service.
Together we are helping people and changing lives.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church to
do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.