Announcements Sharon Christie

All Peoples United Church

Welcome to the family of All People’s United Church! Sunday Jan 22nd, 2023 Sudbury, Ont
If you are joining us for the first time, please sign the guest book.
THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
We meet in this historical church which has humble beginnings
since 1927. May what we do in this time and in this place bring glory "DO GOOD, SEEK JUSTICE" (Isaiah 1:17)
to God and express love of neighbour.

Sudbury Secondary School - The Value Vault

The Value Vault at Sudbury Secondary School (SSS)
WEEK of
is used by students who need food, clothing and
small household items.
PRAYER for
CHRISTIAN UNITY
Our Prayer List January 18 – 25
People of Ukraine,
Nancy McDonald,
Bryan Marsh, Gil Davies Processional
Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty!
Join us for coffee and tea Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Following the service Holy, holy, holy, merciful, and mighty
God in three persons blessed Trinity!

Words of Welcome ……………

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E-mail “allpeoplesunitedchurch@gmail.com” Call to worship
Come let us gather in the name of Jesus.
Facebook @allpeoplesunited By the waters of baptism we are members of the Body of Christ.
As we gather, let us reflect on our actions and inactions, and recommit
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By God's grace we can work to overcome divisions and uproot
Upcoming Speakers
systems that contribute to the
Jan 29th – Rev Gerry Copeman fracturing of the church and the world.
Feb 5th - Cindy Hebert Let us work to reinforce the unity that exists and celebrate diversity.
Opening prayer Offering Song (Sung by all)
God of all, we come before you, united in the beautiful diversity of Praise and thanksgiving, thanks be to God
your creation. Thanks for the food we eat,
We praise you that through the living waters of baptism we are part And for the friends we meet.
of the one Body of Christ. For each new day we greet
Help us, O God, to embrace unity with all your people, Thanks Be to God!
and remind us that we are one family moved and inspired
by your Holy Spirit to work for justice and peace. Amen. Prayers of the People and the Lord’s prayer
Today we live with the consequences of actions that have made life
Opening Hymn VU 657 He leadeth me unsustainable for some
and overabundance for others. Teach us, Generous God, to use
Welcome and Announcements responsibly our resources
for the benefit of all, and the respect of your creation.
Minute for Mission R. Teach us and show us the way.
Scripture readings Nancy McDonald
Compassionate God, help us repair the harm inflicted upon each other
and to work to repair the divisions created among your people.
1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17-18
Send your grace and gift us with the unity for which Jesus prayed.
Psalm 27 (Page 754 VU)
R. Teach us and show us the way.
Matthew 4:12-23
Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life, you embodied justice on earth by
Sermon - United in mind and purpose the good you did.
Open our hearts and minds to work together to continue your mission
Readings Response: on earth.
All: This is the word of the Lord; Thanks be to God. R. Teach us and show us the way.
In one voice let us pray as Jesus taught us:
GLORIA PATRI – (Sung by all) OUR FATHER....
Glory be to the father and to the son, and to the Holy Spirit Closing hymn VU 626 I hear the voice of Jesus say

Message:
Commissioning
Look upon us, Faithful God, and send us where you would have us go.
Hymn VU 822 All people that on earth do dwell Encourage us by your Holy Spirit to continue to do good,
and seek justice for the sake of your creation.
OFFERING PRAYER Benediction: (Sung by all)
Receive, Loving God, the gifts we bring.
May God’s sheltering wings,
Inspire us to use them, and our talents,
Her gathering wings protect you,
to contribute to revealing your kin-dom
May God’s nurturing arms,
of justice and peace for all. Amen.
His cradling arms sustain you,
And hold you in her love and hold you in his love.