Welcome
At Engadine Uniting we believe all people are created lovingly and wonderfully in the image of God, and we welcome everyone regardless of race, age, ability, sexuality and gender.
As a Christian Community we believe that God reaches out to us in love and acceptance and that our relationships with each other should express love and respect.
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, wherever you’ve come from, wherever you’re going, whatever is in your heart – you are very welcome here.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge all indigenous people the traditional custodians of this land in this momen we are on Dharawal land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We honour the Traditional Custodians who have been and continue to be caretakers of this beautiful part of these lands in this country now called Australia. We shall always endeavour to walk softly, gently and respectfully on this land.
Lighting of the Christ Candle of peace and hope
In this moment we feel the light of God’s presence, and we continue to remember and honour Inga Amesbury and all the family and friends who knew and loved her and those people in our congregation who felt a connection to Inga through her parents Jim and Aileen.
Welcome to everyone on zoom today: we may not be seeing you but we acknowledge that you are part of our worship community meeting here today. Thank you for joining us.
CALL TO WORSHIP
God calls us to worship.
God calls us to our best life.
God invites us to sing.
God calls us to open our hearts to joy
God invites us to pray.
God calls us into many life conversations
God invites us to think and talk together.
God calls us to listen wholly to each other and be strong and kind
God calls us to life.
God calls us to life today.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
God of all truth and wisdom,
you invite us to remember that we are always in your presence,
that you are always present with us,
that you are with us and in and through every moment of our lives
now and always.
Hold us in your presence that calls us to life.
Amen.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of memory and longing,
you know the deep recesses of our minds and hearts.
You know how we long for what is good and what is pure,
how much we desire to live with a confidence in our faith,.
So often these desires and longings fall way short
we are no where near fulfilling our intentions and well meaning efforts to live the life we hope for,
the life to which you call us.
Do not cease in calling us, God of great patience.
Forgive us and give us courage.
Forgive us and give us persistence.
Forgive us and give us grace
that we might, even in the smallest of ways,
and in the briefest of moments,
glimpse the life you long for us to live.
Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Be assured all who hear these words.
Be assured you are the beloved of God.
Be assured, that you are children of God.
You are forgiven
You are loved
You are a precious human
Once again You are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
Share the peace yoga style I invite you to share the peace of God with each other (demonstrate sharing the peace)
SHARE THE PSALM READING WITH CONGREGATION:
1 Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion;
to you our vows will be fulfilled.
2 You who answer prayer,
to you all people will come.
3 When we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave[c] our transgressions.
4 Blessed are those you choose
and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house,
of your holy temple.
5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,
God our Savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas,
6 who formed the mountains by your power,
having armed yourself with strength,
7 who stilled the roaring of the seas,
the roaring of their waves,
and the turmoil of the nations.
8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy.
First Song: Let There be Peace on Earth
PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING
A psalmist says: ‘God who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.’
And we say,
God is Good.
A psalmist says, ‘God is your keeper; your shade at your right hand.’
And we say,
how wonderful are your promises.
A psalmist says, ‘The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.’
And we say, what blessings are at your hand.
A psalmist says, ‘God will keep you from all evil; and will keep your life.’
And we say,
thank you, thank you, thank you.
Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Jan and Gordon
Genesis 25: 19-34
Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
Invite a time of meditation to the song “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
Message: Karen brings us the writings of Debie Thomas on the Parable of the Sower (sermon starts at 6.50):
OFFERTORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PRAYER
If you wish to give cash donation there is a box at the back of the church. We acknowledge offerings giving by direct giving and other donations such as non-perishable groceries for Project Youth.
Let us pray: God, we bring our offerings to you so that you may bless them and use them where most needed. May we listen to your guidance. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Peter
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: Beauty for Brokenness
COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION
May the peace of God enfold us,
The love of God uphold us,
The wisdom of God control us
The forgiveness of God empower us
Amen
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