Worship

Notes on the Notes – April 28, 2013

Theme:  Love – the Way of Welcome and Acceptance / Patrick’s covenanting service Today’s readings: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35 Today’s music: “Draw the Circle Wide” (MV #145) – This song is by Gordon Light (1994) of the Common Cup Company.  Draw the Circle Wide invites us to participate with God in creating a […]

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Observer article on the power of singing

New research shows that raising your voice in song can help lift the fog of depression By Vivien  Fellegi Check out this article in the current issue of the Observer!   http://www.ucobserver.org/features/2013/04/soul_music/  

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Notes on the Notes – April 21, 2013

Theme: A Shepherd’s Voice Today’s scripture readings: Psalm 23,   John 10:22-30 “Saviour, Like a shepherd lead us” (SFGP #93) –  We don’t know who wrote the words to “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.”  It first appeared in a children’s hymnal compiled by Dorothy Thrupp in 1836, so some people think that Mrs. Thrupp wrote it […]

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Notes on the Notes – April 14, 2013

Theme:  Now What?  Today’s readings: Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) – conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus John 21:1-19 – Jesus appears to the disciples while they are fishing   Today’s music:  “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” (VU #344) –  This hymn was written by John Newton, who is better known for his hymn […]

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United Church moderator’s Easter message 2013

The Resurrected Christ comes to us in disguise in our times, perhaps only visible to those who have eyes to see or ears to hear.  Hear  an Easter message from the Moderator, The Right Rev. Gary Paterson. http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/moderator/130325

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Notes on the Notes – April 7, 2013

Act 3: Resurrection Scripture Reading: John 20:19-29.   Today we welcome David Stubel, who will be reciting “Act 3: Resurrection” from “In Dog We Trust,” and our own Praise Singers, who will be leading the music in worship.  Today’s Music: “This is the Day”(MV #122) – Our opening song is by Bruce Harding (2003) and is based on […]

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