Metropolitan United Church London, Ontario, Canada

Organ Prelude: 

Welcome & Announcements

The Christ Candle

Jesus said: "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12).

The presence of the light reminds us

of Jesus' coming into our world

and into the presence of the worshiping community. 

Call to Worship - The Grace 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ 

the love of God

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit 

be with you.

All:  And also with you. 

‘

Hymn VU#211 – Crown Him with Many Crowns - Diademata

Opening Prayer

A New Creed:  Let us declare our faith together:

We are not alone,    we live in God’s world.

We believe in God:    who has created and is creating,    who has come in Jesus,       the Word made flesh,       to reconcile and make new,    who works in us and others       by the Spirit.

We trust in God. 

We are called to be the Church:    to celebrate God’s presence,    to live with respect in creation,    to love and serve others,    to seek justice and resist evil,    to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,       our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death,    God is with us.We are not alone.

   Thanks be to God.

Sanctus Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty

Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee

Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty

God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Circle Time – 

Children’s Prayer

Anthem – King of glory, King of Peace – Bert Vander Hoek

Call to Confession

Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Responsive Psalm 46 - - VU#770

Call for the Offering

Offertory Prayer

O Lord, giver of life and source of freedom

We know that all we have received is from your hand.

You call us to be stewards of your abundance,

the caretakers of all you have entrusted to us

Help us to always use your gifts wisely

and teach us to share them generously.

May our faithful stewardships bear witness

to the love of Jesus Christ in our lives.  Amen.

Doxology (VU#541)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

VU# 190 – The Head That Once Was Crowned – St. Magnus

Pastoral & Lord’s Prayer

Anthem – Christ whose glory fills the skies – Bert Vander Hoek

The Scriptures –Luke 23:33-43

Message: Jesus, Remember Me: An Encounter with Jesus

Jesus remember me.” Luke 23: 42

Rev. Dr. David McMaster

Hymn VU#148 – Jesus Remember Me – Remember Me (3x)

Hymn VU#228 – Sing Praises To God – Laudate Dominum

Commissioning & Benediction

Choral Amen

Musical Postlude: Praeludium in C – Vincent Lubeck