“The one who finds Joy in the Word of God and thinks on it daily is like a tree planted by water, yielding much fruit in its time....” Psalm 1
Opening ourselves to the Word of God, or “Grounding”

Prelude: "My hope is founded" arr. V. Labenske - played by Deirdre Morrell-Ormerod

Welcome
Lighting of a candle
Opening Prayer,
​followed by a hymn you are invited to sing along with

Listening for the Word of God or “Rooting” ourselves:

A Prayer

 The first Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-10 and Psalm 1 
​"Like a tree planted by the water "or, "rewards on the road less travelled" read by Graham Wright 
 (starts after 10 sec.)

The gospel according to Luke 6:17-26 
​Blessings and Woes   read by Brynja Bachem- Jennings
​The gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God.

The Message: "Honour and Shame"
​by the Rev. Elisabeth

A time for Prayer for ourselves and for the world
(adapted from www.worldinprayer.org)

Putting Word into Action, or “Bringing fruit”:

 Fantastic Projects you can support through Mission and Service like this one: Meshak's story.
Give through our church, by e-transfer, or directly to ​https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/ways-give

Announcements and Prayer of dedication of gifts

Blessing ( Source: A Franciscan Blessing")

Postlude: "Simple Gifts" -arr. by P. Johnston and played by Deirdre Morrell-Ormerod