Sunday, October 22^nd, 2000 - “Peace Sabbath”

Job is confronted by what he does not know about creation and the Creator.  Jesus told his disciples that they must learn what he has for them – that following God’s way will ask more than they know.  As we consider what makes for peace on this Peace Sabbath we would do well to realise that it may cost more than we know.  Yet, failing to seek peace may cost even more than we can imagine.

If you would like to stay seated for any or all of the “standing” parts of the service, please feel free to do so.

Prelude 

Sharing Announcements

A Time of Greeting

A time of silent preparation—Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship (Responsive) Based on Jim Taylor’s version of Psalm 104

One:        When the universe first exploded,

All:      O God, you were there.

One:        When the spinning galaxies scattered through space,

All:      O God, you were there.

One:        When the solar system strung its diamond necklace in the sky,

All:      O God, you were there.

One:        When life emerged on one frail planet,

All:      O God, you were there.

One:        When the spirit of holiness lived among us,

All:      O God, you were there.  Without you O God, we would be nothing.

Hymn #679 “Let There Be Light”

Prayer of Approach (Unison) From the back of the Bulletin

The Crescent Heights High School Choir “Mouths Wide Open”

will share their music with the Young and Young at Heart “

Child of the Universe” by Craig Cassils 

The Sunday School & Youth leave for their classes.

Prayer of Confession (Unison)

         God, you are the Source of Peace.  We turn to you now.  At times we are not at peace with ourselves, much less with each other. Broken relationships hurt us and separate us from one another. Angry words wound us deeply.  Grudges held on to fester and never heal.  In our world, conflict rages as those who seek more power ignore human life and dignity.  Creator God, we turn to you.  Mend our spirits with your gentleness.  Teach us how to love each other as you would have us love.  Help us to become makers of peace…(Silent Confession)

Assurance of Pardon (One)

Hear this Good News:  we are loved, we are forgiven.  Thanks be to God!

Biblical Notes

Prayer of Illumination

Job 38-1-7, 34-41 From the Hebrew Scriptures Pg. 532

The Lord Answers Job

Hymn #678  “For the Healing of the Nations”

Mark 10:35-45 From the Christian Scriptures Pg. 61

The Request of James and John (Read from the New Revised Standard Version)

One: This is the Good News of Jesus Christ

All: Thanks be to God

Sermon “The Ripple Effect”

Hymn #684 “Make Me A Channel of Your Peace”

Mission Moment  Bill Scott

Our Church Tithes and Offerings

Offertory  “Alleluia Canon” by Donald Moore

Dedication #227 “For the Fruit of All Creation”

For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God.

For the gifts to every nation, thanks be to God.

For the ploughing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are

sleeping; future needs in earth’s safe-keeping, thanks be to God.

For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God.

For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God.

For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound

us, most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God.

Prayer of Dedication (One)

Life-giving God, we bring our offerings to you with grateful hearts.  Receive them we pray and use them for the work of your kingdom.  Amen

Prayer of Thanksgiving, Intercession & Lord’s Prayer

Hymn #691  “Though Ancient Walls”

Commissioning (One)

God, send us forth from this place renewed in our faith with eyes that see you, ears that hear you, and hearts that are beginning to know you.  Send us into your world to serve, to bring healing and comfort, peace and good news in all we say and do.

Choral Amen

#298 “When You Walk From Here”

When you walk from here, when you walk from here. Walk with justice, walk with mercy, and with God’s humble care.

Postlude “The Water Is Wide” arr. by Jane Ellen