The United Church of Canada - April 4th 2021 Worship leader: Lois Punton Via zoom
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The United Church of Canada
Prairie Spirit Pastoral Charge
Coaldale United and Trinity United
Worship leader: Lois Punton Via zoom
Easter Sunday April 4th 2021
Prelude
Words of Welcome Announcements, and Celebrations
Following worship - Please bring bulletins home with you for recycling
or place in the recycle bin provided at the back of the church as you
exit. Thank you.
Opening Words: (Ann Weems- Kneeling in Jerusalem)
Just when I thought there would be no more light
in the Jerusalem sky,
the Bright and Morning Star appeared
and the darkness has not overcome it.
Lighting the Christ Candle
Musical Reflection – VU 144 “Were You There”
Were you there when he burst the bonds of death?
Were you there when he burst the bonds of death?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble,
tremble, tremble.
Were you there when he burst the bonds of death?
Easter Acclamation and Call to Worship –
responsive
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Leader: Let us give thanks to God, for God is good.
People: God’s love goes on forever and ever.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Let us worship God.
Prayer of Approach –responsive
Leader: Yours is the glory, O God, for raising Jesus from the darkness
of death.
People: Yours is the glory, O Christ, for being prepared,through your love and your sacrifice, to conquer death and
give us the gift of eternal life.
Leader: And, as if that were not enough, you greet us by name, as you
greeted Mary in the garden, and transform our lives forever with your
Easter life.
People: Risen Lord, we worship and adore you and pray that
the Holy Spirit, your life in us, will so conform us to your
image, that we radiate your glory here, through our rejoicing
and praise, and in all the places where people's lives are still
affected by the powers of death and sin.
Leader: Yours is the glory, O God, for showing us the human face of
your love in Jesus, your Son, our risen Lord.
People: Yours is the glory, risen Lord Jesus, and we rejoice
that 'endless is the victory that you over death have won'.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Musical Reflection – VU 173 “Thine is the Glory”
1 Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son:
endless is the victory thou o'er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave-clothes where the body lay.
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son:
endless is the victory thou o'er death hast won.
2 Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb!
Lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom.
Let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing,
for the Lord now liveth: death hath lost its sting. Refrain
3 No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life;
life is nought without thee: aid us in our strife;
make us more than conquerors, through thy deathless love;
bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. Refrain
2Minute for Mission: “Meaningful work helps Jesse—and all of
us—thrive”
After a brain injury and the death of his mother, Jesse found
himself homeless and sleeping in a storage unit. Now, thanks to
employment training and support programs run by Mission & Service
partner Stella’s Circle combined with his hard work, Jesse is a trained
greenhouse technician. He leads a new social enterprise that grows
produce for sale. One day, Jesse hopes to supply restaurants with the
produce he and others grow.
What does work mean for him? “It means maintaining my
independence. It means building confidence. It means instilling
purpose. It makes me feel functional,” says Jesse.
Supporting job training and employment programs has never
been more important. Because of the pandemic, 114 million more jobs
were lost in 2020 than in 2019. Four times more jobs were lost during
the pandemic than during the global financial crisis in 2009.
All of us work at something, whether we are paid or unpaid.
When our values match what we spend time working at, we find
meaning in life. People who are unable to work not only struggle to pay
the bills, but their sense of meaning and self worth suffers too.
That’s why your generosity through Mission & Service
supports job training programs here at home and around the world.
Meaningful work helps us thrive. Maybe that’s why, in the
Bible, “work” is mentioned more than 800 times. In the Easter story,
the work of Passover preparations set the table for Jesus’ divine work
order: “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
Mission & Service supports programs that help people find
meaningful employment and renewed life. It’s one of the ways you and I
participate in God’s holy, resurrecting work every day. Thank you for
your generous support.
Mission Prayer: from Song of Faith
God is creative and self-giving, generously moving in all the near and
distant corners of the universe. Nothing exists that does not find its
source in God. Our first response to God’s providence is gratitude.
We sing thanksgiving.
Invitation to Confession – one
One: Like the first witnesses of the resurrection, we too, come to the
empty tomb with varied responses. We hear the good news that Jesus
has risen, but so often the evidence for this is difficult to detect in our
3lives. Let us offer God our prayer of confession.
Prayer of Confession – responsive
One: For regrets that have hardened into bitterness.
All: Forgive us God. Give us the courage to love.
One: For righteousness that has distorted into certainty.
All: Forgive us God. Give us the courage to doubt.
One: When we should have spoken out, but stayed silent.
All: Forgive us God. Give us the courage to speak.
One: When we've allowed our fear to be our church's compass.
All: Forgive us God. Give us the courage to imagine.
One: When our indecision has granted legitimacy to injustice.
All: Forgive us God. Give us the courage to act.
One: When self-concern has precluded concern for others and our
world.
All:Forgive us God. Give us the courage to dare. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness – responsive
One: Remember the costly act of Jesus which led to victory over sin
and death. An act which gives us the gift of a new beginning - guilt free
and graced by love. The tomb is empty because Christ is risen.
All: We live in hope as God’s forgiven Easter people. Thanks
be to God!
Musical Reflection: VU 179 “Hallelujah, Hallelujah Give Thanks”
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
Give thanks to the risen Christ;
hallelujah, hallelujah!
Give praise to God's name.
1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth,
firstborn of all creation. R
2. Spread the good news o'er all the earth:
Jesus has died and is risen. R
3. We have been crucified with Christ,
now we shall live for ever. R
4. Come let us praise the living God,
joyfully sing to our Saviour. R
4Scripture Reading: John 20: 1-18
1
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary
Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from
the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one
whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the
tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” 3Then Peter and the
other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. 4The two were running
together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5He
bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not
go in. 6Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He
saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7and the cloth that had been on Jesus’
head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself.
8
Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw
and believed; 9for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise
from the dead. 10Then the disciples returned to their homes.
11
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to
look into the tomb; 12and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body
of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13They said to
her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken
away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14When she had
said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know
that it was Jesus. 15Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom
are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir,
if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take
him away.” 16Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew,
“Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). 17Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to
me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and
say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and
your God.’” 18Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have
seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Video Anthem Sing-Along – with Jim and Jean Strathdee
“Sing a Happy Hallelujah”
Sing a happy alleluia,
sing it out with heart and style --
we're the echo of God's laughter,
we're the image of God's smile.
Alleluia, all creation, alleluia, everyone! (X2)
5We're the proof of God's good humor,
we're the twinkle in God's eye,
made to shine, reflect the glory,
given light and space to fly. Refrain
Sarah laughed at God's good timing,
Mary sang and David danced,
Jesus smiled and hugged the children --
so is life for us enhanced. Refrain
Every day sing alleluia!
We are loved, though so absurd,
human, foolish, chosen people,
God still takes us at our word! Refrain
Message:
Musical Reflection VU 352 “I Danced in the Morning”
1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun,
and I came from heaven and I danced on the earth;
at Bethlehem I had my birth.
Dance, then, wherever you may be;
I am the Lord of the dance, said he,
and I'll lead you all, wherever you may be,
and I'll lead you all in the dance, said he.
2 I danced for the scribe and the pharisee,
but they would not dance and they would not follow me;
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John;
they came with me and the dance went on. Refrain
3 I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame;
the holy people said it was a shame;
they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high,
and left me there on a cross to die. Refrain
4 I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black;
it's hard to dance with the devil on your back;
they buried my body and they thought I'd gone,
but I am the dance and I still go on. Refrain
65 They cut me down and I leap up high;
I am the life that will never, never die;
I'll live in you if you'll live in me;
I am the Lord of the dance, said he. Refrain
Offertory Invitation and Prayer– one/all
Jesus Christ is Risen! We share our gifts and tithes that this
good news might be known throughout the world! Let us pray:
All: God of hope, on this glad day we bring our gifts to you,
asking that they bloom like Easter flowers, wakening the
world to your gift of love. We give thanks for the dawn of
your new day, for the rising of the Sun of righteousness, who
fills the earth with light and life. In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
Prayers of the People
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy
kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, the
power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Musical Reflection VU 155 “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
1 Jesus Christ is risen today, hallelujah!
our triumphant holy day, hallelujah!
who did once, upon the cross, hallelujah!
suffer to redeem our loss. Hallelujah!
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing hallelujah!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, hallelujah!
who endured the cross and grave, hallelujah!
sinners to redeem and save. Hallelujah!
3 But the pains which he endured, hallelujah!
our salvation have procured; hallelujah!
now above the sky he's King, hallelujah!
where the angels ever sing. Hallelujah!
74 Sing we to our God above, hallelujah!
praise eternal as God's love; hallelujah!
praise our God, ye heavenly host, hallelujah!
praise the Son and Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!
Blessing – responsive
Leader: The God of the resurrection has rolled the stone away
and the tomb of our world has been opened wide.
With the dawn has come a new creation.
Let our celebration today
empty our tombs,
renew our lives,
and release God’s power
in the name of the Risen Christ.
Our Worship is over, now our service begins.
Hallelujah! Christ is risen!
All: Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
Musical Blessing MV 122 “This is the Day”
This is the day that God has made;
We will rejoice and be glad!
This is the day that God has made;
We will rejoice and be glad!
Singing hallelu, singing hallelu,
singing hallelu! We will rejoice and be glad!
Singing hallelu, singing hallelu,
singing hallelu! We will rejoice and be glad!
Postlude
Reminder: Following worship - Please bring bulletins home with
you for recycling or place in the recycle bin provided at the back
of the church as you exit. Thank you.
Please remain seated and wait for Usher before exiting
8• Weekly News Sheet
Prairie Spirit Pastoral Charge
• Serving Cardston-Coaldale-First-Northminster
Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 – 12:30 and Friday 8:30 – 12:00
Coaldale United Church: (403) 345-3240 E-mail: cuchurch@telus.net
Contact Information for Ministers
Glenda: Cell Phone: (403) 393-8085 E-mail: glenda_jane_wert@yahoo.ca
Lois Punton: 403-393-8013 email: lois.punton@shaw.ca
*For Pastoral Care contact Glenda Wert
Prayer List for Coaldale Ministerial Churches and area
Gospel Light Baptist Church
Prayer List for Chinook Winds
Red Deer LakePastoral Charge
Prayer List for World Council Churches
Bougainville, Jamaica, Sao Tome & Principe
Reminders:
All church users are asked to sign in and out on the sheet
provided in the church foyer. (Kept for insurance and COVID 19
tracking).
Prayers:
Reminder to hold each other and those around the world in our
hearts and prayers:
Bible Study (Glenda) next held on April 20th 10:00 a.m.
Guided Meditation (Glenda) next held on April 21st 9:30 p.m.
via Zoom:
**To join Bible study or Guided Meditation use the following:
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82484734310
Phone: 1-587-328-1099 / Meeting ID 824 8473 4310
Code: 119751
SCBC-Small Change for Big Change - a ‘Gifts with Vision’
fundraiser.: Thank you Everyone for supporting our Small
Change for Big Change. What a successful fundraiser for Gifts
with Vision. This year our Goal was $600, but thanks to your
support we raised a total of $946.92 (before expenses).
9Many Thanks to all my helpers. It was nice having a few of our
youth out to help.
Volunteers are needed for greeting at the door, taking attendee
contact information, and to usher (direct traffic into and out of the
sanctuary). If you would like to help with either of these jobs
please contact the church office. (Worship Volunteer Sign up
sheet available in the foyer)
Coming up On the PSPC ….
Coaldale Board April 13th 7:00 p.m.
PSPC Board next meetings:
Thursday, May 20th 7:00 p.m.
• ***Thrift Shop***
Now Open on Thursdays, 9a.m. -1p.m.
Mask, hand sanitizer and social distancing required.
Donations still accepted.
Coaldale Financial Information and Stats
March 21st March 28th
Attendance online Glenda zooming fr. Glenda zooming fr.
PSPC Trinity Coaldale
22 attendees at CUC 31 attendees at CUC
12 from CUC via Zoom 11 from CUC via Zoom
Sunday Offering $795.00 $225.00
M&S $175.00 $25.00
Bldg $5.00 $5.00
Envelopes $10.00
Memorial
Thrift Shop March 18h $1,054.50 March 25h $933.75
10Worshiping at CUC: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Also offered through Zoom each week. Zoom room opens at
10:00 a.m.
Lois: Maundy Thursday April 1st 7:00 p.m. via zoom (see
below)
Glenda: Good Friday, April 2nd Service at 10:30 (Barons to
Host) via Zoom (Welcome to join us in the church sanctuary)
Easter Sunday – April 4th: Glenda at First zooming to St.
Andrew’s
Lois at Trinity and zooming service to Coaldale.
April 11th Lois at Coaldale zooming for all. (Glenda W on
holidays)
April 18th Lois at First zooming for all. (Glenda W on holidays)
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