Sunday September 7, 2025
“Nature and Beauty”

WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS / CELEBRATIONS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The love of Christ is the kind of love that brings people together. The land that we are on is a place where people have been gathering for years, sharing in love, sharing in resources, and spreading joy.

We are called to be stewards of the land around us. And we give thanks to those who took care of this land before us. We acknowledge that our church community is located on the traditional land of the Algonquin Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples.  By Josh Bennett

 

 


Fred Vickery

I had the pleasure this summer of watching these two young nieces of mine, groom and train their Jersey calves for showing at three local fairs.  They were serious about and dedicated to the work of getting their calves ready for judging.  Kara and Shelly, both having almost finished high school, learned some valuable lessons for the years ahead.  God Bless them both.

LIGHTING OF CHRIST CANDLE:
Light is all around us. The brightness of light accents the colours we see around us in nature. A red poppy, the blue sky, white caps on the river, purple lavender. The list is endless. As light surrounds us help us to appreciate the beauty we have in our and around our lives.
OPENING HYMN:  VU 395  “Come In, Come In and Sit Down”

 

 

 

Sylvia Foxton planting and maintaining the pump and flowers at the intersection of County Road 27 (Main Street) and County Road 46 (Perth Street)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Rob Smith clowning around in community parades

CALL TO WORSHIP:
L. Touch the earth lightly, use the earth gently,

All. nourish the life of the world in our care:

L. Gift of great wonder, ours to surrender,

All. trust for the children tomorrow will hear.

L. God of all living, God of all loving,

ALL. God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,

L. teach us, deflect us, Christ reconnect us,

All. using us gently and making us one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


HYMN:  VU 657  “He Leadeth Me”

PASSING OF THE PEACE:
Let's welcome one another, not as strangers or even as friends, but as beloved sisters and brothers in Christ. The Peace of Christ be with you!!



 

 



 

 

 

 

Judy Pearson 

OPENING PRAYER:
O Heavenly Father.  We are so glad to be back together in your house, giving thanks for the wonderful and exciting summer.  We thank you for the bountiful crops grown in our gardens and on the farms.  We thank you for being with us all, on our vacation trips to see new and exciting things in your world, and for celebrating with family and friends near and far.  We thank you for guiding safely back to our homes.  This morning, we will rejoice in word and song, praising your greatness, the blessings we all enjoy and the comfort of being together today.  Amen.



 

 

 

 



 

 

Liz Healy 

SCRIPTURES: Genesis 1: 25
"And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kind, and the livestock according to their kind, and every creeping thing of the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good".

 

ANTHEM:  “God Ever-Moving” (Then Let Us Sing Hym Book)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                                                                               Vicki Bonenfant

 

 

 

INVITATION FOR OFFERING:

Gifts from God are never ending. We are blessed everyday with the wonderful gifts he provides us. In thanks, our offering will now be received.

OFFERING HYMN:   VU 541 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

OFFERING PRAYER:
Loving Father, thank you for the blessings in which you provide us each and every day. Please bless our offerings today Lord and send these giving’s to do your work in our church, our community and your world. May your presence be with us each hour of the day. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Barb DeJeet Church Hoping With Friends                                                                          Making Memories Brenda Cartwright
 
PREPARE OUR HEARTS FOR PRAYER:  MV 14  “Where Two or Three Are Gathered”

PRAYERS OF PEOPLE / LORD’S PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of this new day and the time we have spent together.  Since the beginning of time, you have brought light into the darkness.  You created  the land, the waters and the air.  You created splendid colour and beautiful sounds in your world for all of us to enjoy. You gave breath to all creatures.  As we walk in your world, we discover the light of your presence and listen to the voices of all you have created.  We are always amazed and inspired by your creativity.  You give inspiration to writers, poets and artists of every genre to make our lives so rich and fulfilling.  As we breathe in fresh air, you fill us with the breath of your Spirit which brings us true peace, rest and strength.

So many of your children struggle to live in a world of war, famine and devastation.  Please oh Lord, may they find hope to overcome the difficulties they face each and every day. 

We are blessed to live with so much abundance.  Remind us to share. 

Over the summer our church family has experienced great joy in seeing other parts of our country.  For the all the natural wonders of our country, we give thanks.  We have met new friends and renewed the relationship of family, near and far.

Over the summer your church family has also experienced loss of loved ones, friends and neighbours.  For them, give comfort to adjust to their new life.  We give thanks for healing those who have endured illness.
Guide our every thought, word, and action.  Remind us of your presence, to love and to trust you fully.  Give us peace in times of uncertainty and strength for whatever we face. 

Give us courage to protect the beautiful creatures that move in, upon and above your earth.  Oh God of creation, we thank you for blessing our earthly home and we give thanks for the abundance you bestowed on us.

And in words you have given your children all over the world we say:  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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Ron & Kennedy
 

 

 


                                                        

Carol & Ron Hoare

CLOSING HYMN:  VU238  “Oh Lord My God”  vs 1,2,4

BENEDICTION:
May the Creator’s peace, which flows through every river and rustles in every leaf, rest upon you today. May the wisdom found in the turning of the seasons guide you, and the strength of ancient trees uphold your spirit. Go forth being mindful of the interconnections  of all living things, and live as faithful stewards of this earth we call home.

SUNG COMMISSIONING:   Blessing by Rumbolt

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