Genesis Cooperative

of the United Church of Canada

Consisting of the congregations from:
Cassburn, Kirk Hill, Riceville-Pendleton,
Trinity (Vankleek Hill)
Sunday August 24
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, 2014
11
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Sunday after Pentecost



Worship Leader Today

Trinity (Vankleek Hill) Rev. Phyllis Dietrich




*The Call to Worship:

We, who are many, are one in Christ.

We, of varying gifts, are one in Christ.

We, of different cultures and world views, are one in Christ.

We, who offer praise in different ways, are one in Christ.

Thanks be to God. Hallelujah!

*The Opening Prayer:

If it had not been for you, God, we would not be here. From
busy and chaotic lives and from slow and static lives you call
us to worship. Give us the courageous faith of the midwives
Shiphrah and Puah; the creativity of Moses' mother; the
persistence of Miriam; and the compassion of the pharaoh's
daughter. May we discern what is your will, and follow you
with our whole selves, praying the prayer Jesus taught:

Our Father, who art in heaven...
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The Prayer of Confession:

Sometimes we fail to say "No" to those who demand of us
things that are contrary to your will. Forgive us.

Sometimes we fail to say "Yes" to risks that require faith, that
we have not yet acquired. Forgive us.

Sometimes we fail to wait, for you to create a seemingly
impossible opportunity for hope, when all hope is lost.
Forgive us.

Words of Pardon:

Though we may falter, God's steadfast love is always ready
to hold and support us. We are forgiven by God's grace;
thanks be to God. AMEN!

*The Prayer of Dedication:

Gracious God, we offer to you gifts to the gifts that you
have entrusted to us. We offer ourselves as a form of
worship, and we offer our time, talents and treasures as
a way to give thanks and praise to you. AMEN!

Lessons:

Exodus 1: 8- 2: 10 Baby Moses adopted by the pharaohs daughter.
Psalm 124 VU 848 If God had not been by our side.
Romans 12: 1-8 A living, holy sacrifice to God.
Matthew 16: 13-20 Who do you say that I am?

This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Hymns:

Hymn # 1: At the Name of J esus (tune 161) VU 335

Hymn # 2: The Church is Wherever Gods People VU 579

Hymn # 3: To Show by Touch and Word VU 427

Hymn # 4 May the God of Hope Go with Us VU 424

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August 24, 2014

Announcements



Prayer Corner

Alana, Reg Beaudette, Ryan Beaudette,
Dytha Dixon, Dot, Sheila, Sheila Elliott, Lloyd Howes,
Eileen Lovasz, Tony Martin, Mary Matte, Mrs. Mercer,
Willard Orr, Joye Oswald, Evan Rodger, Wilma Scott





August No Sunday School at Cassburn United Church
in August. Welcome back to Sunday School on Sept. 7.

August 31 Memorial Service at Kirk Hill (11:00 am).

August 31 - Cassburn United Church will be holding a
campfire service on Sunday, August 31. Come and join us
for a wiener roast and corn boil at 6 p.m. followed by a
campfire service at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair (and a
salad or dessert, if you are able) and help us celebrate (or
grieve!) the end of summer with food, fun and worship.

Sept 6 Annual Fall Supper (turkey with all the trimmings,
salads, homemade desserts, coffee, tea and juice) hosted by
Riceville-Pendleton United Churches, South Plantagenet
Hall. Cost: Adults: $15.00; Children under 12: $5.00

Sept 6 United Church & Community Golf Tournament,
Saturday, Sept. 6. Rideau Glen Golf Course. Dinner to
follow at Kemptville United Church. Details on bulletin
board in your churches.


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Sept 8 - The Centennial Choir of Cornwall invites potential
new members to our Fall rehearsals. All sections are
available. The first rehearsal will be at 6:45 on Mon., Sept.
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at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St.,
Cornwall. For further info call 613-936-1131.
Sept 9 - UCW Presbyterial Executive has an interesting day
planned for you at the Maxville United Church UCW
Gathering on Tuesday, September 9th. Bring along some
of your garden produce, jams, baking etc. to share and
donations will go to M&S. Morning: share some of the joys
and tears of our gardens. Afternoon speaker: the Regional
Consultant for Eastern Ontario for Elder Abuse Ontario.
Please see your church bulletin boards for full details.

Sept 19 20 Seaway Valley Presbytery Presents: A
Youth Exploration Weekend, Sept. 19 20, Christ
Church United, Chesterville. For youth aged 13 18.

Tickets go on sale in September for Charles Dickens,
returning to Christ Church United in Chesterville, on Tues.
Dec. 16 at 7:00 pm. John D. Huston performs his one man
show A Christmas Carol. Also performing that evening is
Morewood soprano Camille Beauchamp. Advance tickets
$20; at the door $25. Contact Ruth Bradley-St-Cyr at 613-
443-4484 or [email protected] See your bulletin
board for full details.


Nursing Homes / Seniors Homes Services:

Champlain Nursing Home, Wed., Aug. 27, at 10:30 am
Community Home, Alexandria, Thurs., Aug. 28 at 10:30 am
Prescott Russell, Tues., September 09 at 1:30 pm
Champlain, Wed., September 24 at 2:00 pm


Check your bulletin boards for events this summer and the
September - December worship schedule.

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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






We are
The Genesis Cooperative
of the United Church of Canada
42 Mill St., Box 689, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

Phone: 613-678-5499 [email protected]
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
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Minutes for Mission

August 24 Conference Leadership, Faith Formation

Enthusiastic about Mission and Service
Carolyn Ruda is Montreal & Ottawa Conferences Mission and
Service Support staff. She writes:

I have the privilege of being the Mission and Service Support for
Montreal & Ottawa Conferencekind of a cheerleader for M&S.
Whether I am invited to speak to a room full of adults or get down
on the floor with the children, I get real joy out of talking about the
numerous and varied ways Mission and Service helps others.

When I speak to the M&S Enthusiasts in the congregations, they
are always anxious to share what is happening in their
congregations to raise awareness of Mission and Service, whether
it is the latest fundraiser, an M&S partners visit, or the faithful and
consistent reading of Minutes for Mission on a Sunday morning.

This is the time for all of us to ask: What can we as individuals and
pastoral charges do to make sure the work carried out by our
hard-working, loyal, and devoted partners continues? To make
sure our overseas personnel have the support they need to be
effective in the countries in which they so willingly serve? Many
people in our society and in our communities are marginalized and
feel disconnected, disenfranchised, or alienated.

Mission and Servicefunded partners provide projects that say,
Here is a place for you. You belong and are welcome. Many of
the mission-supported pastoral charges could not be the faith in
action in their communities if it were not for your generous gifts.
Our United Church Creed says to love and serve others, and so
does Micah 6:8so let us lift up and celebrate the essential work
done by M&S.

Mission and Service is us being compassionate together. Please
give.

Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church
to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.