RECOGINTION SUNDAY AT OLINDA-RUTHVEN
Sunday, June 7, 2009
2nd AFTER PENTECOST
WELCOME VISITORS!
We’re glad you are here to share with us today!
May God guide our hearts and fill us with peace
as we Worship here together.
Please feel free to fill out a visitor card. THANKS!
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Please note * indicates time to stand together as you are able.
ORGAN PRELUDE
WELCOME
* PROCESSIONAL SONG
(children and choir parade in singing) “You Gotta Sing”
1. You gotta sing when the Spirit says sing, (2X)
When the Spirit says sing,
You gotta sing right along.
You gotta sing when the Spirit says sing.
2. You gotta clap when the Spirit says clap, (2X)
When the Spirit says clap,
You gotta clap right along.
You gotta clap when the Spirit says clap.
3. You gotta snap when the Spirit says snap, (2X)
When the Spirit says snap,
You gotta snap right along.
You gotta snap when the Spirit says snap.
4. You gotta rock when the Spirit says rock, (2X)
When the Spirit says rock,
You gotta rock right along.
You gotta rock when the Spirit says rock.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Good morning!
Good morning!
Welcome to our Special Service of Worship!
We are happy to be here today!
We come to celebrate on this Recognition Sunday!
We come to praise our God!
God is our Rock and our Salvation.
On Christ, the solid rock, we stand.
All other ground is sinking sand.
God is our Redeemer. Listen to his teachings.
On Christ, the solid rock, we stand.
All other ground is sinking sand.
God is our truth. Obey his word.
On Christ, the solid rock, we stand.
All other ground is sinking sand.
God is our Rock and our Salvation.
On Christ, the solid rock, we stand.
All other ground is sinking sand.
Let us worship the Rock, our great and amazing God!
Let us worship our God together!
PRAYER OF APPROACH (in unison)
Loving Father, on this special Recognition Sunday,
we come to celebrate with joy in our hearts!
You call us together to be your Church, to stand firm on the
solid Rock. We are here and have answered your call.
Today we want to thank our teachers, leaders, workers and
supporters. We are so thankful for all the talented people
who share with us here: we thank all who come to teach,
to learn, to sing, to worship, to dance and to celebrate their faith.
As we worship together this day, help us to appreciate each other
and to rejoice as your faithful followers, spreading your light
and love to others. Amen
* HYMN OF PRAISE “He’s A Rock!” (“Rock Star” children)
1. He's a rock, all His words are true.
He's a rock, what He says He'll do.
He's a rock, He's a rock,
His love will never slip away.
2. He's a rock, you can trust in Him.
He's a rock, for His love stands firm.
He's a rock, He's a rock,
His love will never slip away.
3. Don't be like that silly, foolish man
Who trusted in slippin', slidin' sand.
He needed a rock that would see him through.
Jesus is the rock, and He's there for you.
REPEAT VERSES 1, 2, 3
4. He's a rock, all His words are true.
He's a rock, what He says He'll do.
He's a rock, He's a rock,
His love will never slip away.
5. He's a rock, you can trust in Him.
He's a rock, for His love stands firm.
He's a rock, He's a rock,
His love will never slip away! (3x)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANTHEM “Wonderful Light”
CHILDREN’S ECHO SONG “You Are My Rock”
(“This Is The Day”)
You are my rock You are my rock
And my salvation. And my salvation.
And you alone And you alone
Are my foundation. Are my foundation.
God is my fortress and my rock.
My faith in him will never stop, oh
You are my rock You are my rock
And my salvation.
CHILDREN’S TIME Bible Quiz
* SONG OF THANKS “Three Cheers” (“Rock Star” children)
(tune of “Mary Had A Little Lamb”)
1. Three cheers for our friendly Church,
Friendly Church, friendly Church.
Three cheers for our friendly Church,
A place where we can worship! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
2. Three cheers for our Pastor, our Pastor, our Pastor.
Three cheers for our Pastor,
She loves to share with us! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
3. Three cheers for our Sunday School,
Our Sunday School, our Sunday School.
Three cheers for our Sunday School,
A place where we can meet! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
4. Three cheers for our Teachers,
Our Teachers, our Teachers.
Three cheers for our Teachers,
They love to help us learn! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
5. Three cheers for our “Super”, Our “Super”, our “Super”. Three cheers for our “Super”, She works so hard for us! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
6. Three cheers for our Music Leaders,
Music Leaders, Music Leaders.
Three cheers for our Music Leaders,
Their songs excite us so! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
7. Three cheers for our Bible School,
Our Bible School, our Bible School.
Three cheers for our Bible School,
A place for summer fun! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
8. Three cheers for our Children, our Children, our Children.
Three cheers for our Children,
They keep our Church alive! (Hip, hip, hooray!)
THANKING OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS & LEADERS
* RESPONSIVE PSALM READING
Our Responsive Reading is adapted from Psalm 46.
Please stand and share in this reading.
God is my shelter and my strength.
My God is always ready to help me!
I will not be afraid, even in times of trouble.
My God is the rock of my strength!
My God Almighty is here beside me.
My God is always here to love me!
I can see the glorious works of my Lord.
My God blesses me with good things!
I listen to God when he speaks to me and says,
“Be silent and know that I am God!”
God is my Rock and my Fortress,
I will sing with gladness, O God of Israel!
OFFERTORY
God loveth a cheerful giver.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack.
Give, and it shall be given unto you.
Our morning gifts will now be received.
* DEDICATION OF GIFTS
(tune of “Farmer in the Dell”)
Let’s worship God together 3X
Our offerings we bring.
Let’s tell Him that we’re thankful 3X
He gives us everything.
* HYMN OF JOY “Clap Your Hands”
(led by our “Rock Star” children)
1. Clap your hands and sing to the Lord
Hallelu hallelu hallelujah. (repeat)
Chorus
Hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah! Amen! (repeat)
2. Snap your fingers, sing to the Lord
Hallelu hallelu hallelujah. (repeat)
Chorus
Hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah! Amen! (repeat)
3. Lift your hands and sing to the Lord
Hallelu hallelu hallelujah. (repeat)
Chorus
Hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah! Amen! (repeat 4 times)
PRESENTATIONS TO OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN
LITANY OF CELEBRATION
SUPERINTENDENT: The Sunday School is a vital part of the
life and work of our Church.
Today we celebrate the fun, the sharing and the learning
that has been a part of our Sunday School this past year.
We all celebrate the joy we know in being part of this
Church family!
ALL: WE CELEBRATE THE MINISTRY OF ALL THE
TEACHERS AND LEADERS, WHO HAVE TAUGHT
OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AND WHO HAVE BEEN
HERE TO ENCOURAGE THEIR FAITH.
TEACHERS/LEADERS: We celebrate the opportunities we have
had to spend time with these young people and to share our faith.
CHILDREN: We celebrate being able to learn about God.
We’re happy to be part of this Church family.
ALL: WE SAY “THANK YOU” TO THE TEACHERS AND
LEADERS OF OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR BEING
HERE TO SHARE THEIR FAITH SO JOYFULLY!
TEACHERS/LEADERS: We say “thank you” to the young people
for being part of our Sunday School, and to the congregation for
their support and encouragement.
ALL: WE SAY “THANK YOU” TO OUR AWESOME CHOIR
WHO HAS SHARED SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
WITH US. THEIR LOVE AND LAUGHTER AND
HARMONY INSPIRE US ALL!
CHOIR: We say “thank you” to all of you for your love and
support!
ALL: TOGETHER WE SAY “THANK YOU” TO GOD,
FOR BRINGING US TOGETHER IN THIS CHURCH
FAMILY AND FOR FILLING US WITH SUCH
GREAT JOY! WE GIVE THANKS FOR GOD’S LOVE
AND GUIDANCE. MAY WE REJOICE IN THE LORD
ALWAYS!
SKIT “The Three Pigs and the Architect” by Judy Urschel
* CHILDREN’S HYMN “The Wiseman and the Foolish Man”
1. The wise man built his house upon the rock, (3X)
And the rains came tumbling down.
CHORUS The rains came down and the floods came up, (3X)
And the house on the rock stood firm.
2. The foolish man built his house upon the sand, (3X)
And the rains came tumbling down.
CHORUS The rains came down and the floods came up, (3X)
And the house on the sand went SMASH!!
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Let us join in a prayer of thanksgiving. Let us pray together:
We thank you today, O God, for the witness of our
congregation to the children in our midst, especially that of
our Sunday School teachers and helpers who fulfill, in a
special way, the vows we take as your people to nurture
those who have been baptized into Christ. We pray for our
church and Sunday School members, both young and old.
Watch over those who teach and lead, and those who learn
and follow. Give to our teachers and leaders a good rest and
lead them and us by your Spirit, so that when Sunday School
begins again in the Fall, everyone may be renewed and
excited. Help us to love one another, to care for one another
and to support one another. Amen
PRAISES AND CONCERNS
THE LORD’S PRAYER (led by the children)
* HYMN OF FAITH #579 “The Church Is Wherever God’s People”
1. The Church is wherever God’s people are praising,
Singing God’s goodness for joy on this day.
The Church is wherever disciples of Jesus
Remember his story and walk in his way.
2. The Church is wherever God’s people are helping,
Caring for neighbours in sickness and need.
The Church is wherever God’s people are sharing
The words of the Bible in gift and in deed.
* CLOSING BLESSING (said in unison as we hold hands)
Together we grow, together we stand.
Deed by deed, hand by hand,
we spread God’s love throughout the land.
We build on rock, not shifting sand,
a world of peace, as God has planned.
Remembering…..
* CLOSING SONG “We’ve Got A Job” (tune “This Is The Day”)
We’ve got a job, we’ve got a job
to do for the Lord, to do for the Lord.
Our job’s to tell, our job’s to tell,
of Jesus’ love for all, of Jesus’ love for all.
Share the Good News with ev’ryone you know.
Spread the Good News everywhere that you go.
We’ve got a job, we’ve got a job
to do for the Lord. Amen.
ORGAN POSTLUDE ccli #687879
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Minister: All the people
Clergy: Pastor Sheryle Steadman (Home: 519-738-0152)
Secretary: Brenda Miller (Office: 519-326-3138)
Trinity Organist & Choir Director: Margaret Pare
Assistant Organist: Elaine Wright
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