Tenth Sunday after PentecostAugust 9th, 2009

We Gather in Jesus’ Name(*indicates people will stand if able)

Prelude MusicHymn Sing (A time to sing a verse or two of your favourites)*Opening Hymn #217 All Creatures of Our God & King Welcoming and AnnouncementsCall to Worship based on Ephesians 4:32; 5:1Prayer of Confession

Lord Jesus Christ, as your followers we are called to be people shaped by your ethical and selfless life – one that is so much at odds with accepted lifestyles of today. We confess how easy it is to be drawn into these worldly lifestyles and we need your constant help to make our behaviour consistent with yours. Forgive us when our words have been less than truthful -inform us with your Spirit so that we speak the truth – your truth – at all times.Forgive us for using anger to manipulate and to control –direct us with your Spirit that we might handle our anger responsibly.Forgive us when our actions have lacked total integrity –mould us with your Spirit so that all our dealings are carried out honestly and ethically. Forgive us when our words have been thoughtless and offhand –instruct us with your Spirit so that our words truly bring grace to those who hear.Renew us with your Spirit so that our words and actions bring you pleasure not pain.Fall afresh on us, O Holy Spirit, and make our lives true reflections of Jesus’ life, so that we live, love, and forgive as graciously and compassionately as he did. Amen

Words of Assurance*Hymn #296 This Is God’s Wondrous WorldTime with Children/ Prayer with ChildrenThe Lord’s Prayer

We Hear God’s Word for UsPrayer for Illumination (said by all)

Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

First Lesson 2 Samuel 18: 5-9, 31-33Hear what the Spirit is saying to the ChurchThanks be to God.

Responsive Lesson Psalm 34: 1-8 pg #761VUMinistry of Music: You are Mine Words & Music by David Haas Gospel Lesson: Ephesians 4: 25-5:2

The Gospel of Christ.Amen. Alleluia!

Message: New Life!

We Respond to God’s WordPrayer’s of the PeopleThe Offering of Our Gifts and TithesHymn #670 Precious Lord Take My Hand*Doxology We give you but your own,

Whate’er the gift may be:All that we have is yours alone,We give it gratefully.

Prayer of Dedication

We Go Forth in God’s Name*Hymn #509 I, the Lord of Sea and Sky*Benediction*Choral Benediction Go in love; have no fear.

God will guide you, He is always near.Go in love; take His hand.

God will hear you, He will understand.May His light forever shine upon you.

May His peace be always in your heart.Go in love; face each day.

God will lead you, He will show the way.Go in love and live in faith. Amen.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Welcome to St. Paul’s! A special welcome to all new friends as we gather as one in faith, hope and love. If you are a guest, visitor or newcomer, please make yourself known to us. If you have any questions, our greeters should be able to help you. Please put your name and mailing address and email address in our guest book, so we may have a have a record of your visit. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to share in our life at St. Paul’s. Please join us for lemonade on the lawn compliments of the Fellowship Club.

Thank you to Colin Whiteside for taking the service this Sunday, our guest speaker on August 16th will be Bob Bruer.

Prayer Matters: Please keep the following people in your prayers: Bunty Baker, in Woods Convalescent home in Barrie. Kathie Ingram (sister to Bob McVean), Marj Burton in Hillcrest, Joan Doolittle in Hillcrest, & Evelyn Banks has moved to Hillcrest. Please keep in your prayers anyone else who is in need at this time.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Williams. The funeral was held in late July. Our prayers and condolences go out to Marion and family for their loss.

Outreach: "We are very happy to announce the arrival of some new members of our sponsored Karen family from Umphium refugee camp in Thailand.  The following six family members have arrived in Toronto after a very long journey from the camp to Bangkok (8+hours), then a flight to London England, and later that day a flight to Toronto. 

Lah Eh Shee's single sister married sister- Dah Dah Eh, along with her husband Eh Mu Lah and two young children, a son Dah Soe who is 4 years old and a daughter Ma Soe who is a year and half. Kaw Khee Lar's mom - Naw Doh and Lah Eh Shee’s sister Lah June. The family members will first spend a few days in Toronto for government orientation program prior to their arrival in Midland sometime in the next week or so.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Welcome to St. Paul’s! A special welcome to all new friends as we gather as one in faith, hope and love. If you are a guest, visitor or newcomer, please make yourself known to us. If you have any questions, our greeters should be able to help you. Please put your name and mailing address and email address in our guest book, so we may have a have a record of your visit. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to share in our life at St. Paul’s. Please join us for lemonade on the lawn compliments of the Fellowship Club.

Thank you to Colin Whiteside for taking the service this Sunday, our guest speaker on August 16th will be Bob Bruer.

Prayer Matters: Please keep the following people in your prayers: Bunty Baker, in Woods Convalescent home in Barrie. Kathie Ingram (sister to Bob McVean), Marj Burton in Hillcrest, Joan Doolittle in Hillcrest, & Evelyn Banks has moved to Hillcrest. Please keep in your prayers anyone else who is in need at this time.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Williams. The funeral was held in late July. Our prayers and condolences go out to Marion and family for their loss.

Outreach: "We are very happy to announce the arrival of some new members of our sponsored Karen family from Umphium refugee camp in Thailand.  The following six family members have arrived in Toronto after a very long journey from the camp to Bangkok (8+hours), then a flight to London England, and later that day a flight to Toronto. 

Lah Eh Shee's single sister married sister- Dah Dah Eh, along with her husband Eh Mu Lah and two young children, a son Dah Soe who is 4 years old and a daughter Ma Soe who is a year and half. Kaw Khee Lar's mom - Naw Doh and Lah Eh Shee’s sister Lah June. The family members will first spend a few days in Toronto for government orientation program prior to their arrival in Midland sometime in the next week or so.

Organ & Chancel renovation campaign, our share is $125,000 as a congregation and we ALREADY have in monies in the bank and pledges for over the next 3 years of over $50,000.00!  Remember, your contribution has to be separate from your monthly commitment, as well as financially comfortable for you. Thanks - and bless you!  We have 11 people who are using the PAR system to make a donation to this fund, this way you can spread a donation out over 3 years and pay a monthly amount, why not you! Thank You The church office will be closed on Fridays till the end of August. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

A special thank you to Gail Wilcox for helping in the church office while Judy was away on holidays!

Ministers: All the People of GodService Leader: Colin WhitesideLay Reader: Pat CowdenSoloist: Stacia Carruthers Christian Education Coordinator: Andy AhrensDirector of Music: Paul SloanPre-Service Music Rick TaylorAdministrator Judy McConnellCustodian Mary Ellen Petticrew

308 King St, Midland, ON L4R 3M6Office hours Mon-Fri 9-12 & 1-4pm

Summer Hours – Closed on Fridays starting June 2othPhone 526-6077, Fax 526-4020

Email: stpaulsunited@ rogers.comWebsite: stpaulsmidland.org

Organ & Chancel renovation campaign, our share is $125,000 as a congregation and we ALREADY have in monies in the bank and pledges for over the next 3 years of over $50,000.00!  Remember, your contribution has to be separate from your monthly commitment, as well as financially comfortable for you. Thanks - and bless you!  We have 11 people who are using the PAR system to make a donation to this fund, this way you can spread a donation out over 3 years and pay a monthly amount, why not you! Thank You The church office will be closed on Fridays till the end of August. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

A special thank you to Gail Wilcox for helping in the church office while Judy was away on holidays!

Ministers: All the People of GodService Leader: Colin WhitesideLay Reader: Pat CowdenSoloist: Stacia Carruthers Christian Education Coordinator: Andy AhrensDirector of Music: Paul SloanPre-Service Music Rick TaylorAdministrator Judy McConnellCustodian Mary Ellen Petticrew

308 King St, Midland, ON L4R 3M6Office hours Mon-Fri 9-12 & 1-4pm

Summer Hours – Closed on Fridays starting June 2othPhone 526-6077, Fax 526-4020

Email: stpaulsunited@ rogers.comWebsite: stpaulsmidland.org