Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

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

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Third Sunday in Lent

Worship Leaders Today

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

Mackie Robertson
Mackie Robertson
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: In the Bulb, There is a Flower

VU 703

In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed, an apple tree,

in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter theres a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

*Passing of the Peace

*The Call to Worship:
People of God, we are here; in this sacred space, in this
sacred moment.
Briefly leave daily concerns aside, for here we recall the
stories of faith.
Here we are awed by the glory of God, who made heaven
and earth, yet knows us by name, here we remember
whose we are.

*The Opening Prayer:

Loving God, scripture tells us of your desire that we choose
the way of the truly good life. We gather here to worship
you, for you are our provider, the one who cares for us
enough to teach us how we are to love for our highest good.
We are grateful, that through Moses you not only gave us
the commandments which lead to life, but fulfilled them in
Jesus. Grant us the grace to understand how great the gift
of love truly is, and grant us the grace to learn the wisdom in
living in your way. AMEN
*Hymn:

Take Time to Be Holy

VU 672

The Good News Time

*Hymn: Jesus, Teacher, Brave and Bold

VU 605

The Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

We Listen For Gods Word

Scripture Lessons:
Exodus 20: 1-17 The 10 commandments.
Psalm 19: VU 740-741 The heavens declare the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom.
John 2: 13-22 Jesus clears the temple.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God!
Message:
*Hymn:

He Leadeth Me

VU 657
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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:

Just as you are the God who knows us by name, so are you
the God who knows all those in need by name. May these,
our gifts, be a beacon of light to those who are in need.
AMEN!
Prayers of the People and The Lords Prayer:
*Hymn:

God of Grace and God of Glory

VU 686

(to the tune of CWM RHONDA 651)

*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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March 8, 2015

Announcements

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

Copies of the April June Service Schedule are

available in your church today.
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.
March 12: Riceville-Pendleton United is having a Soup
and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on
Thursday, March 12 in the Pendleton church hall. Bring a
friend!
March 14: An afternoon in the Highlands: Kirk Hill
Seniors Day of Scottish music, dancing and great desserts
is happening on March 14 at Kirk Hill United, 1:30 pm in
the church hall. All are welcome and bring a friend!

March 15: Irish Stew Supper at Knox St. Pauls United

Church, Sunday, March 15, 2015 @ 5:00pm, 800 Twelfth
Street East (off of McConnell St. North), Cornwall. Tickets
are $20 - available at the church office or at the door. For
tickets and more information call Deb at 613-938-3704. Join
us for an evening of good food, great fellowship and music.
March 22: Deadline for Cassburn Easter Newsletter is
Sunday, March 22, 2015. Please e-mail any submissions to
Stephanie Anderson at bandsanderson@rogers.com or give
directly to Stephanie or Bryan. The phone number to reach
Stephanie directly is (613) 678-1681.
April 19: Genesis Cooperative Joint Service is being held
at Kirk Hill on Sunday, April 19 at 10:30 am. Communion.

Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Prescott Russell, Tuesday, March 10, at 1:30pm
Heritage Lodge, Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 pm
Champlain, Wednesday, March 25, at 2:00 pm

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
On March 29 voting by secret ballot will take place at each
church asking our membership the following question: Are
you in favour of extending a call to Rev. Phyllis Dietrich
to the Genesis Cooperative effective July 1, 2015?
The conditions of her contract will be available before the
voting takes place. The ballots will be counted at the next
Genesis Council Meeting on April 2 under Presbytery
supervision.
Check your bulletin boards / Genesis website for events
this Spring and the March - June worship schedule.
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Think Spring!
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

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 @ noon

Minutes for Mission

March 8

Community and Justice Work

Second Chances
A large old clapboard house in the middle of St. Johns,
Newfoundland, is home to 16 people trying to make a new life for
themselves. Some have come out of prison, some have just left
rehab, others are recovering from mental illness, but all are still
fragile and need support for their next steps.
Emmanuel House is a residential program of Stellas Circle, a
United Church outreach ministry. Emmanuel House offers a home
to adults who need a safe place for four months while they
address their social and emotional challenges. Theres supportive
counseling, help with going back to school, some skills training,
social fun, music, a chance to make new friends, nutritious meals,
and follow-up services to help people transition back to the
community.
We live with people as they live with us, so we get to know them
in a different way than if we just worked with them an hour a
week, explains Susan Pye, Emmanuel Houses program
coordinator. Being able to see peoples strengths, resilience,
talents, and skillsthat feeds our staff. It gives us hope and
encouragement when we see that people can grow, that people
blossom and flourish. And thats just amazing and such a privilege
to see.
And for people like Kyle, who is just 27 and learning to live without
alcohol, what difference has being at Emmanuel House made for
him? My life was a mess, and I might not even be here now, but
now I get a chance to start over and Im really pumped about that.
Our gifts for Mission and Service mean second chances for
people. Thank you, and please lets continue to give generously.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church to
do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.