Wyevale United Church
Picnic Service-July 12th
As we gather to worship, let’s respectfully pause to remember we live and love, and work and worship on lands that are, the unceded territory of the original peoples, the Anishinabek. May we live with respect on this land, and live in peace and in friendship with its people.
Call to Worship
Dear Lord, as we explore the fruits of the Spirit today, help us to understand how these qualities can transform our lives and relationships. Fill us with Your Spirit so that we may bear fruit that glorifies You. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Leader: The Creator has planted seeds in all of us.
People: May we nurture good deeds and loving-kindness.
Leader: Jesus is calling us to bear spiritual fruit.
People: May we bless and build up others for the reign of God.
Leader: The Holy Spirit moves in us, encouraging us to grow.
People: May we be nurtured, may we be blessed, and may we grow in this time of worship.
Hymn My Lighthouse by Rend Collective
Prayer of Confession
Leader: O Lord, You have searched us and known us.
People: You know when we cultivate kindness, and our lives bear fruit that blesses the world. You know, too, when we sow seeds of discord, and our actions choke out generosity and grace.
Leader: When we produce more weed than fruit, forgive us.
People: Forgive our selfish ways. Plant within us gifts of love and mercy, so that we might live faithfully in your kingdom, bearing fruit that enriches the lives of all Your children, and bringing honor and glory to Your name. (silent reflection)
Words of Assurance
Leader: We cannot run from God’s Spirit. We cannot hide from God’s presence. Wherever we may go, we are in God’s hands. My friends, believe the good news of the Gospel:
People: God remembers us and leads us in ways of truth and justice. In Jesus Christ, we are loved, restored, and forgiven. Thanks be to God. AMEN.
Children’s Time
Children’s Hymn: That’s Who I Praise
Prayer of Illumination
Lord, open our hearts and minds
by the power of your Spirit
that we may hear your living Word
as the Scriptures are read and interpreted. Amen.
Scripture Reading
Galatians 5:22-26 - Fruit of the Spirit
Devotional Time
Hymn: Fruit of the Spirit
Community Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Community Sharing
Hymn My Hope is in the Lord
Commissioning
May you live a life centered in the Holy Spirit,
a life that bears rich fruit –
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control –
all the good things that come from following the Spirit,
for living this way will bring much glory and praise to God
Benediction
Walk with Me
Picnic Service-July 12th
As we gather to worship, let’s respectfully pause to remember we live and love, and work and worship on lands that are, the unceded territory of the original peoples, the Anishinabek. May we live with respect on this land, and live in peace and in friendship with its people.
Call to Worship
Dear Lord, as we explore the fruits of the Spirit today, help us to understand how these qualities can transform our lives and relationships. Fill us with Your Spirit so that we may bear fruit that glorifies You. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Leader: The Creator has planted seeds in all of us.
People: May we nurture good deeds and loving-kindness.
Leader: Jesus is calling us to bear spiritual fruit.
People: May we bless and build up others for the reign of God.
Leader: The Holy Spirit moves in us, encouraging us to grow.
People: May we be nurtured, may we be blessed, and may we grow in this time of worship.
Hymn My Lighthouse by Rend Collective
Prayer of Confession
Leader: O Lord, You have searched us and known us.
People: You know when we cultivate kindness, and our lives bear fruit that blesses the world. You know, too, when we sow seeds of discord, and our actions choke out generosity and grace.
Leader: When we produce more weed than fruit, forgive us.
People: Forgive our selfish ways. Plant within us gifts of love and mercy, so that we might live faithfully in your kingdom, bearing fruit that enriches the lives of all Your children, and bringing honor and glory to Your name. (silent reflection)
Words of Assurance
Leader: We cannot run from God’s Spirit. We cannot hide from God’s presence. Wherever we may go, we are in God’s hands. My friends, believe the good news of the Gospel:
People: God remembers us and leads us in ways of truth and justice. In Jesus Christ, we are loved, restored, and forgiven. Thanks be to God. AMEN.
Children’s Time
Children’s Hymn: That’s Who I Praise
Prayer of Illumination
Lord, open our hearts and minds
by the power of your Spirit
that we may hear your living Word
as the Scriptures are read and interpreted. Amen.
Scripture Reading
Galatians 5:22-26 - Fruit of the Spirit
Devotional Time
Hymn: Fruit of the Spirit
Community Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Community Sharing
Hymn My Hope is in the Lord
Commissioning
May you live a life centered in the Holy Spirit,
a life that bears rich fruit –
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control –
all the good things that come from following the Spirit,
for living this way will bring much glory and praise to God
Benediction
Walk with Me
