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Mersea United Church
Pastor: Rev. Jack Lovering
Music Ministry: Norma Lott, Joyce Hatt
Ministers: All the People of the Congregation
August 17th, 2008 10:00 a.m.
Welcome Ken Hatt as our Guest Speaker this morning.
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Opening Music
*Gathering Song: “You'll Never Walk Alone” (printed)
When you walk through a storm,
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark,
At the end of the storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone!
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone! (Words by Oscar Hammerstein
Music by Richard Rodger)
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship: Rose Hatt
Leader: O God, who gives us life,
People: who clothes us in flesh,
Leader: who breathes Spirit into us,
People: we come to you,
Leader: Asking that we may walk in the word
People: that we may grow in the light of your
love. Amen.
Opening Prayer
*Song: “O Master, Let me Walk with thee” (#442) HFG
Minute for Mission Betty Kimball
Prayer of Approach (unison)
The phrase” let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus” is the key. The idea is clear. There are lots of distractions as we run. Bypaths beckon us; false goals attract us; competition discourages us; opposition causes us to falter. Jesus, however, a tried and trusted leader who blazed the trail of faith by His own obedience and perseverance and who finished the course in a burst of glory is both our guide and our goal. We look away from everything else to Him, if we want to run well. Amen.
(by David Hubbard)
The Scriptures: Isaiah 40: 28b-31
Hebrews 12: 1-3
Psalm 119: 25-32 (responsive)
Leader: I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.
People: I told you my plans, and you answered.
Now teach me your decrees.
Leader: Help me understand the meaning of your
commandments, and I will meditate on your
wonderful deeds.
People: I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your
word.
Leader: Keep me from lying to myself; give me the
privilege of knowing your instructions.
People: I have chosen to be faithful; I have
determined to live by your regulations.
Leader: I cling to your laws. Lord, don't let me be put
to shame!
People: I will pursue your commands, for you
expand my understanding.
(New Living Translation)
Duet: “He Lovingly Guards Every Footstep”
Julia Kos & Joyce Hatt
*Song: “Jesus will Walk with Me” (#609) HFG
Meditation: “Running and Religion”
*Song: “The Last Mile Of The Way” (printed)
If I walk in the pathway of duty
If I work till the close of the day
I shall see the great King in His beauty
When I've gone the last mile of the way
Chorus
When I've gone the last mile of the way
I will rest at the close of the day
And I know there are joys that await me
When I've gone the last mile of the way
If for Christ I proclaim the glad story
If I seek for His sheep gone astray
I am sure He will show me His glory
When I've gone the last mile of the way
Here the dearest of ties we must sever
Tears of sorrow are seen ev'ry day
But no sickness no sighing for ever
When I've gone the last mile of the way
And if here I have earnestly striven
And have tried all His will to obey
'Twill enhance all the rapture of Heaven
When I've gone the last mile of the way
CCLI Song #199219 © 1908. Renewed 1936 by John T. Benson Publishing Company
Johnson, Jr. Oatman | William Edie Marks For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #2677882
The Offerings of the People
*Dedication Doxology (#384)HFG
*Offering Prayer
Our Prayers of Concern
*Closing Song: “In the Garden” (#588) HFG
*Benediction
*Choral Closing “May the Road Rise to Meet You” (printed)
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind blow at your back
May the sun shine warmly on your face
May the rain fall softly on your field
And until we meet again
Until we meet again
May God hold you
In the palm of His hand
Amen
CCLI song # 44962 @ 1974 Broadman Press (Admin. By LifeWay Christian Resources) Author: Lee Turner CCLI license # 2677882
*indicates for people to stand as they are able | 
