Worship Page – Knox and Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church

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Brian MacLeod Dec 17, 2023
Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church
Worship Leaders: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome & Call to Worship
Prayer for peace:
Heavenly Father, Your Son taught us “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Children of God.” In this time of great worry, we fervently pray that Your Holy Spirit sustain all the people of Ukraine to be vigilant and dedicated to peace and justice. Grant their leaders wisdom and prudence. Yet, may they also have the strength and perseverance to defend their land from all adversity and foreign attacks. Help us all to live according to your Divine Will. O God, our Father, in the days to come, we beseech you to comfort the suffering, heal the wounded, and accept the souls of the faithful departed into Your Heavenly Kingdom. We ask also that the Most Holy Mother of God extend her blessed mantle of protection over our Ukraine. And father we now pray for our brothers and sisters in the middle east.. God of Mercy and Compassion, of grace and reconciliation , pour your power upon all your children in the middle east. Let hatred be turned to love, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to liberation, that violent encounters may be replaced by loving embraces, and peace and justice could be experienced by all. Amen
Call to Worship:
L: In worship, we remember that God is with us.
P: God is with us in joy and in sorrow.
L: In Jesus Christ, God reshapes our lives, past, present and future.
P: We wait with God for something new to emerge.
L: In this season, we await the birth of Jesus.
P: We wait in expectation, preparing to rejoice in Jesus’ name.
Song of Worship: infant holy, infant lowly 143
PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Confession
God of all ages, who from generation to generation has heard the cries of your children humbly seeking forgiveness, and has welcomed sinners back into your embrace, hear the thoughts of our hearts, examine our motives, and forgive us our faults. We ask this through your Son who died and rose that we might know the true cost of forgiveness. AMEN
Assurance of pardon:
Song of worship: #119 – Hope is a star vs 1 and 2, 3
Mission Moment Sunday Dec 17
With support from Presbyterians Sharing, The Well Church (Mississauga) provides a welcoming space for those who identify as a third culture community; that is, one that is neither the culture of mostly immigrant parents nor the dominant culture of Canadian society. In a post-pandemic world, the ministry has decided to re-set their focus around spiritual formation, in everything from small groups to children’s ministry, retreats and conferences. They are also training leaders to be elders with spiritual formation at the centre. By focusing on spiritual formation and becoming more Christ-like, the congregation has not only grown closer as a community, but they also feel better equipped to share their personal stories of hope and transformation with friends and neighbours.
READING OF SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11;
Psalm 126
Philippians 4:4-8
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Sermon:
Sermon
Invitation to the Offering
Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Song of worship: 139 Hark the hearld angel sing
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

Announcements
Knox/ Ephraim Scott
• Every Monday 330 to 5pm – BYG and BYGT
• Seniors’ computer class – 230pm on Tuesdays
• Bible Study -4pm on Tuesdays
• Grief support group meets Nov 28th at 5pm
• Mental health group meets every Tuesday at 6pm
Special events
• Dec 24th – regular morning service at 11am and 7pm will be “Carols and Scripture service – featuring Knox Men’s choir and The Country Gentlemen.
• Dec 27th to Jan 3rd – Rev Brian will be out of the office.
• Dec 31st service regular service at 11am

Check out our youtube channel: Knox Baddeck – YouTube

Jan 10^th , 2021

Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church

Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Organist : Susan MacDonald

Welcome & Call to Worship

Call to Worship:

L: Welcome to worship this day!

P: We have come seeking God’s blessings and love.

L: They shall be given to you.

P: We have come seeking forgiveness and healing.

L: These will be offered to you. Open your hearts to receive God’s Good News.

P: We open our hearts to all of God’s words and ways for us. AMEN.

Hymn: #141 – Good Christians, all rejoice

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:

Confession:

We are incredibly stubborn, O Lord. We have entered the season in which Your Light has been given to the world, your blessings have been poured out on the world, and yet all we can think about is our own problems, our own needs, our own desires. Help us to desire you, Lord. Help us to yearn for your presence. Pour your baptismal waters over us again, cleansing us from our self-pity and arrogance. Again, let us receive the blessings offered in creation, in the birth and baptism of Jesus, and in the ministry of the saints of light. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

Words of Assurance

Hymn : 350 – To God be the glory

Mission Moment – January 10, 2020

PCCWeb Presence for Congregations and Ministries

A website extends the ministry and mission of a congregation beyond church walls, giving members the ability to make the most of their church experience and allowing visitors the opportunity to learn more about a congregation. A great church website should share details about your congregation’s ministry, highlight news and events, offer online worship services, and let people know about upcoming activities, mission projects and fundraisers. Your gifts to Presbyterians Sharing equip congregations and groups of the PCC with simple and easily maintained websites through PCCWeb—a free web hosting and technical support service provided by the Communications Office. To learn more, visit presbyterian.ca/pccweb.

Family Time:

Special music

READING OF SCRTIPTURE

Genesis 1:1–5

Psalm 29

Acts 19:1–7

1 Corinthians 13

Sermon: Love, God and Homer Simpson

Prayer of Dedication

God, our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, we bring our gifts to you with grateful hearts. Bless these gifts that they may help to bring the light of your love into the world. And bless our lives, too, so that we may be a blessing to those whom we encounter, through Christ, our Living Lord. Amen.

Special music

Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)

Hymn: #173 – We three kings

Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)

Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each

hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.

Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and

Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.

God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,

in faith, and in love. Amen

Announcements

Don’t forget to donate to the food bank

BYGT meets Sunday Jan 17^th at 4pm to 5:30pm

BYG- meets Monday Jan 18^th at 630 to 8pm

Tuesday Mental health group – meet at 7pm – Knox Church

Bible study – is there anyone that would like to participate in an online Bible study

Grief Support Group meets Tuesday Jan 19^th at 6pm – Knox Church

Ephraim Scott church council meets Jan 14 at 10am at Knox Hall

Next Sunday Jan 17^th will be communion Sunday

Knox Session meets Jan 17^th at 6pm Knox Hall

Weekly Prayer list

Monday, January 11 We give thanks for Presbyterian World Service & Development programs that bring sanitation aid to countries recovering from flooding.

Tuesday, January 12 We pray for leaders of Canadian churches gathering in the coming days, hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches, to support one another and share the experience of their important and challenging ministries.

Wednesday, January 13 We pray for the work of Cornerstone, an outreach ministry of the Presbytery of Niagara, and its minister, the Rev. Nicole Reid.

Thursday, January 14 We pray for members of the International Affairs Committee as they prepare the committee’s report to the 2021 General Assembly.

Friday, January 15 We pray for wisdom and love for congregations supporting family members, friends and neighbours who wrestle with addiction.

Saturday, January 16 We pray for those who live and work in prisons, as well as for those who volunteer and work to bring God’s Word of love and grace

to these facilities

Dec 13, 2020 Bulletin
Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Organist : Susan MacDonald
Welcome & Call to Worship
Call to Worship:
Leader: God comes to save us!
People: Praise God whose face shines upon us!
Leader: God hears our every concern!
People: Praise God who cares for us as a shepherd!
Leader: God comes to us in signs!
People: Praise God whose light is coming into the world!

Hymn: 136 The First Nowell
PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Confession:
Come, Lord Jesus. Come quickly into our lives and into our hearts. Renew us with your love. Help us bear fruit worthy of repentance. Where there is hatred, heal us with your love. Where there is discord, calm us with your peace. Where there is sin, cover us with your grace. Where there is despair, strengthen us with your hope. Baptize us with the fire of your Holy Spirit, that we may be refined and cleansed of our sins. Gather us into your midst, that we may be your people. Amen and amen.

Hymn : 143 Infant holy, Infant lowly
Sunday, Dec 13– Mission Moment

Prayer
We give thanks for the Garu Community-Based Rehabilitation program in Ghana, which provides training to people with disabilities, helping ensure they have the necessary resources to lead healthy and productive lives.

Mission Moment – Halidu’s Shop Equips Others
In Ghana, Halidu manages a prosperous and bustling training centre where he teaches kente weaving and dressmaking. When Halidu was young, he developed a sore that led to his leg being amputated. During his recovery, Halidu enrolled in a Presbyterian World Service & Development-supported program that equips people with disabilities with skills to obtain a livelihood. During workshops, he learned vocational skills that included weaving, tailoring and dressmaking. Today, Halidu is using what he learned during his recovery to lead a healthy, productive life and run a successful business.

Family Time:
Hymn : Hope is a star vs 1,2, and 3
Candle of Joy
L: In this season of Advent, we celebrate God’s joy.
P: Knowing that Christ is coming to bring healing and wholeness to the world is a source of delight!
L: When we gather for worship it is a celebration, an opportunity to rejoice in all that God is doing among us and beyond us.
P: We welcome our neighbours and celebrate God’s goodness.
L: Even when we face difficulty and trouble we sing a song of faith, confident that Jesus is able to redeem our suffering world.
P: Together, we are a sign of God’s joy for the world.
(The candle is lit)
L: Let us pray:
P: God of transformation, we rejoice that you lift up the lowly and bind up the broken hearted. We marvel at your power to change hearts and lives. Fill us with your Spirit this season
so that our voices declare your goodness and our lives proclaim your mercy in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Special music
READING OF SCRTIPTURE

Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5:16–24
John 1:6–8, 19–28

Sermon:
Prayer of Dedication
We bring you only what is yours, Creator God, that you might use this offering and the giver for the building up of your kingdom and the glory of your name. Amen.

Special music
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)

Hymn: 139 Hark the Herald angels sing
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Amen

Announcements

1. Don’t forget to donate to the food bank
2. Tuesday Mental health group – meet at 7pm – Knox Church
3. Longest night of the year service- Dec 21st at 7 pm. This is a service for those who feel at odds with or estranged from the general feeling of joy and happiness typically associated with this time of year. These may be people who have suffered a personal loss: death of a loved one, divorce, illness, or job loss. The service seeks to comfort them by reminding them they are not alone and that their feelings are honored.
4. Christmas Eve Services -Dec 24th : 11am – Celtic Christmas; 330pm – Charlie Brown Christmas and 7pm – Silent Night. Please if you would like to attend – please call 295-1522 – leave a message or email : briandmacleod@hotmail.com . 45 people max per service

Weekly Prayer list
Monday, December 14 We pray for the wisdom to understand and be thankful for what it means to have enough during the consumer-driven Christmas rush.

Tuesday, December 15 We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Essex-Kent in Ont.

Wednesday, December 16 We pray that God fills us with the wisdom of the scriptures, the grace of Christ and the understanding of the Holy Spirit so that we may be a church of people with vision who are at work in the world.

Thursday, December 17 We thank God for financial and prayer support received from congregations for Presbyterians Sharing in 2020 to support the ministry of the General Assembly and its committees.

Friday, December 18 (International Migrants Day) We pray for the safe and just treatment of foreign temporary workers in Canada, as well as for organizations and individuals working for the humane treatment of migrant workers and members of their families.

Saturday, December 19 We pray for the cold and hungry, that they not only find local meal and shelter programs, but also compassion during this winter season.

Sept 06, 2020 Bulletin
Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Confession: God of our lives, you search us and know us. We have refused to take up your cross, to bear the burdens that are ours to carry. We have not given up our attachments to possessions or to self. We have not counted the cost of walking into an unknown future with you. Help us turn away from evil, that we may walk with you once more. Amen

Sunday, September 6 – Mission Moment

World Literacy Day (September 8)
In Afghanistan, cultural norms dictate that men often play a more central role in public life, while women and girls have more significant roles in the home. Because of this, many girls do not have equal access to education. Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D), with the support of local partners, has been working to provide girls with access to high quality education. Through summer camps, girls are informed about human rights, gender, sex, and leadership and democracy. Sadaf and Nargi participated in this summer camp, where they were inspired and excited about the great things they could achieve in the future. For the two girls, access to fair and equal education is vital for their goals and dreams; it is also essential to allow their communities to flourish.
PWS&D supports equal education

Family Time:
READING OF SCRTIPTURE

Job 42:1-5
Psalm 149
James 5: 7-20
Matthew 18:15–20
Sermon: Life Lessons
Prayer of Dedication
O God, we offer these gifts to you. Use them to shape and transform the world you love with the Good News we celebrate in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

August 23, 2020 Bulletin
Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Confession: Merciful God, we confess that we have strayed from your purposes. You set a path for us to follow, but we conform to the ways of this world. You offer us your transforming love, but we cling to familiar patterns and habits. You give each of us gifts to use for the work of your kingdom, but we wait for others to do what needs doing. Forgive us for taking the easy way out and failing to serve you with eager hearts. Amen

Mission Moment – August 23, 2020

World Humanitarian Day (August 19) Ravaged by almost three decades of conflict as well as recurrent droughts, Somalia’s population suffers from chronic food insecurity. Lacking access to basic necessities, many are vulnerable to disease and malnutrition. In response, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) and Canadian Foodgrains Bank are providing vital humanitarian assistance to those in need. Pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under five, are being screened for malnutrition and receiving supplementary feeding. Additionally, the project is empowering vulnerable women with lessons about how to prevent further malnutrition, eat a balanced diet and maintain nutrition, providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to live a life full of nourishment. PWS&D supports food security and nutrition
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Exodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124
Romans 12:1-8;
Matthew 16:13-20
Sermon: Oppression and Temptation
Prayer of Dedication
For the blessings of this and all our days, we thank you, gracious God. Accept, we pray, not just this money but also our lives freely offered in gratitude for all you have done for us. Use them both, in this place and wherever you might take us. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

1. Please note the Rev Brian will be on vacation from Aug 1 to the 28th. Online church services and devotions will continue during this time. Any pastoral concerns please contact the clerks of sessions for the churches.
2. If you like to receive a newsletter please send an email to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com. The newsletters will be out by August 3.
3. Please contact John Mackillop at 295-1847 – if you wish to help support the continuing work of the churches. Thank you in advance.

August 16, 2020 Bulletin
Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Confession: Merciful and wise God, In your presence we confess that we have not lived as you taught us to live. Forgive us those times we have not welcomed others into our community; and those times we have avoided others because something about them made us uncomfortable. Forgive us the ways we have judged unfairly. Reveal to us our own prejudice which separates us from others and our failure to seek your goodness in those who seem different from us. Amen

Mission Moment – August 16, 2020

40 Years of Partnership in Mauritius In September of 2019, the Presbyterian Church of Mauritius (PCM) celebrated a milestone: the 40th anniversary of their autonomy from the Church of Scotland. The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s partnership with PCM began in 1981 with the appointment of the Rev. Brian Crosby and continued through the years with 11 Canadian Presbyterians serving as ministers and music consultants. Today, our partnership continues through annual grants sent to Formation Biblique et Théologique à Maurice (FBTM), a theological training program for over 1,700 Christians. FBTM’s director, the Rev. Maurice Davantin, gratefully acknowledges that, “Due to the generosity of the PCC, FBTM has been able to continue its ministry in spreading the study of God’s Words among Christians in Mauritius.” Presbyterians Sharing works with mission partners around the world
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 133
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32;
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
Sermon: The Faith of a Gentile
Prayer of Dedication
Help us to be generous givers, dear Lord, both of our offering and our lives, that we might make a difference in this town. We ask this through your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ who gave all that he was that we might know life in all its fullness. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

August 9, 2020 Bulletin
Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
We come seeking God in mighty earthquakes. We come listening for God in resounding thunder. We come expecting God in sweeping victories. Yet God is found in a baby’s touch. Yet God speaks in silence. Yet God is found in the least of these. Save us, O God, from our aimless wandering. Save us, O God, from our idols. Save us, O God, from our self-induced chaos. God, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Amen.

Mission Moment – August 9, 2020

Building Healthy Communities (International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) In Guatemala, 30-year-old Marta Crisóstomo didn’t know what having a clean kitchen and a balanced diet had to do with her son’s development and her family’s health. But an unclean kitchen meant that Marta’s family could be exposed to diseases such as diarrhea and intestinal infections. Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D)-supported workshops are empowering Indigenous communities like Marta’s to improve their diets and health by sharing knowledge about cleanliness and how to prepare the nutritious food they are growing. The project has given Marta and the women in her community a sense of improved self-esteem. They now use the skills they have learned in their everyday lives—boosting their confidence and improving their families’ overall health. PWS&D empowers Indigenous communities.
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 105:1–11
1 King 19:9–18
Romans 10:5–15
Matthew 14:13–21
Sermon: The Miracles of Jesus
Prayer of Dedication
We bring you only what is yours, Creator God, that you might use this offering and the giver for the building up of your kingdom and the glory of your name. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

August 2, 2020 Bulletin
Knox / Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Loving God, we confess that we have not followed Your ways and we have forgotten Your commandments. We have left the poor hungry and sick. We have left the ill without medicine and care. We have left our brothers and sisters from other nations without justice and declared them illegal and treated them as less than human. Forgive us for our lack of love and compassion. Forgive us for not seeing our neighbors as ourselves. Forgive us, most of all, for not seeing You in the faces of those all around in need. In the name of Christ, who shows us compassion and mercy, we pray. Amen.
Mission Moment – August 2, 2020

Making Space for a New Generation of Believers
The Well Church in Mississauga, Ont., started with a group of only 13 people. They were drawn together by their deep love of Jesus and a desire to share that love with others. Inspired by a vision to become a welcoming space for second-generation immigrants, they developed a style of evangelism and worship that spoke to those they desired to reach. Since the congregation started worshipping together three years ago, their community has grown and has become a home for many young people who had strayed from the church. Please pray for the Well Church and the many other churches in The Presbyterian Church in Canada that are making space for a new generation of believers. Presbyterians Sharing supports new faith communities
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Genesis 32:22–31
Psalm 1
Romans 9:1–5
Matthew 14: 22–33
Sermon: Psalms: The music to God
Prayer of Dedication
Gracious God, use this offering and all that we have for the building up of your work in this church and the wider world, for your glory. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

July 26, 2020 Bulletin
Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church 200th Anniversary service
Knox Presbyterian Church
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Forgive us, O God—cleanse our hearts and minds of all that prevents us from loving youand loving our neighbour. May our lives be marked by faith active in love as we watch and wait for your breaking into our world once more. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Family Story
Mission Moment – July 26, 2020

Keeping Communities Hygienic
Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) helps ensure that countries affected by natural disasters have access to proper sanitation. In South Sudan, continuous rainfall that caused massive floods washed away homes and food supplies of hundreds of thousands of people. Waterways and latrines were also destroyed. Without proper sanitation, the chance of contracting deadly diseases like cholera and typhoid are much higher. With PWS&D’s support, 9,000 men and women are accessing clean water and adequate sanitation. Hygiene kits are distributed to families, along with training on improved hygiene practices. Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation is vital to keep communities as healthy as possible while allowing them to continue to thrive.

PWS&D promotes sanitation programs for a healthy community
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Genesis 12:1-9-
Special reading and music – Psalm 23 (Gaelic ) C. Parsons.
Colossians 1:1–14;
Matthew 16:13-20
Apostles Creed

Sermon: 200 years of Christian Witness
Prayer of Dedication
Triune God accept our gifts: gifts of our lives, our souls, and our treasure. Multiply and bless these gifts and consecrate them to the praise of your glory. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

Special music : Amazing Grace (Gaelic) – Sam MacLean

Announcements for week of July 26th, 2020
1. Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets
2. Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com
3. Monday at 1pm to 230 pm – Come visit the minister outside the church – there will be lawn chairs set up on the church lawn if you like to drop by for a visit, pastoral concerns and or just want to chill. We will practice social distancing.
4. Please note the Rev Brian will be on vacation from Aug 1 to the 28th. Online church services and devotions will continue during this time. Any pastoral concerns please contact the clerks of sessions for the churches.
5. If you like to receive a newsletter please send an email to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com. The newsletters will be out by August 1.
6. Please contact John Mackillop at 295-1847 – if you wish to help support the continuing work of the churches. Thank you in advance.

July 19, 2020 Bulletin
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Father forgive us the wrongs we have done to others, to ourselves, to you. Forgive us our bondage to fixed patterns when they no longer serve you; our surrender to newness when newness doesn’t work;
our failure to listen to the old people of this land and the old and new who are hurting and hidden beyond our preoccupations. Lift us from our fear that we may see your vision know your wisdom and find our rest in you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Family Story
Mission Moment – Sunday, July 19

Meeting Milestones
In Haiti, more than half of the total population is chronically undernourished, the majority of whom are children. Drastic, unpredictable weather changes caused by climate change have left many families food insecure. Many are not able to produce enough nutritious food for their families to consume. Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) works with local partners to bring nutrition to those who are suffering from malnourishment. Life-saving mobile clinics have been established to detect and treat malnutrition. Since the project began, 3,400 children have been treated, giving them the chance to regain their strength, meet developmental milestones and lead a healthy life.

READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 56
Isaiah 40:10-13
Romans 8:31-39
Mark 11:27-33

Sermon: Courage is the person who says enough is enough!
Prayer of Dedication
Giving God, we can never match your generosity. When we are in need, you are at our side, present to us even in our darkest moments. You rescue us from harm. Make us into a people who celebrate your goodness, drawing others into the celebration of your many blessings. Receive our offerings, even if they are as small as a drink for someone who thirsts. Transform them into the mystery of your reign here and now on earth, in the name of Jesus, your greatest gift, amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

Announcements for week of July 19th, 2020
1. Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets
2. Next Sunday July 26th – online celebration of 200th anniversary of the Congregation of Ephraim Scott Presbyterian church at 11am.
3. Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com
4. Monday at 1pm to 230 pm – Come visit the minister outside the church – there will be lawn chairs set up on the church lawn if you like to drop by for a visit, pastoral concerns and or just want to chill. We will practice social distancing.
5. Please note the Rev Brian will be on vacation from Aug 1 to the 28th. Online church services and devotions will continue during this time. Any pastoral concerns please contact the clerks of sessions for the churches.
6. If you like to receive a newsletter please send an email to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com. The newsletters will be out by August 1.
7. Please contact John Mackillop at 295-1847 – if you wish to help support the continuing work of the churches. Thank you in advance.

Dear Knox/ Ephraim Scott church family:
Although the pandemic restrictions are changing and some are lifted, the church leaders of both of our congregations have decided to continue with caution and continue with our online daily devotionals and Sunday worship services until September and we will re-evaluate the situation. We are hoping that if all goes well, we will re-start our in-person Sunday morning worship services in September.
In the meantime, you can find Rev. Brian’s daily devotionals and Sunday worship services on our Facebook pages. if you or anyone you know would like to receive them please just email him at briandmacleod@hotmail.com. It would be a pleasure to add you to our list!
We encourage you to continue to worship and pray at home. If any pastoral concerns, please contact me via 902-295-0918 or 902-295-1522 or email: briandmacleod@hotmail.com
God Bless, Rev Brian. the Session of Knox and Church council of Ephraim Scott

Check out our youtube page for daily devotions:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Ay3WmCkg–Sh-0qegc91Q

July 12, 2020
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Forgiving God, you show us way to act and to live but we stray from you and choose other paths. Forgive us the sins of our souls and the sins of our bodies, the sins we remember and the sins we have found convenient to forget, the sins we have attempted to hide and the sins we were once proud to commit; the sins we have done to please ourselves, and the sins we have done to please others. Liberate us from the past we cannot change; give us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image, through Jesus Christ who is the light of the world, amen.
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 88,
Psalm 27
Romans 8:31-39
Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23
Sermon: Courage is?
Prayer of Dedication
What can we offer in thanksgiving for the gift of light and life and love we have received from you and from your Beloved Community here on earth? We offer our all: our resources, our energy, our time, our very selves to answer your call and to follow without fear.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen
Announcements:
Ephraim Scott Church council meeting Monday at 10am
Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets via zoom
Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com
Monday at 1pm to 230 pm – Come visit the minister outside the church – there will be lawn chairs set up on the church lawn if you like to drop by for a visit, pastoral concerns and or just want to chill. We will practice social distancing.

July 5, 2020
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
We confess that we find your medicine hard to swallow. The quick fixes of this world are so much more pleasant, leaving us free to go back to our usual routines. But your medicine is powerful. And if we take it, it will remake and renew our lives. It will reorient us to you and to you alone. Turn us toward your love for justice and true worship. Forgive our sins, for which you weep. Forgive our hesitation. Grant us courage to choose you as our physician, and to serve you and you alone. Amen.
Blessing of Graduates
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 139,
1 Timothy 2:1–7,
Romans 8:15–25,
Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30
Sermon: Show me the Hope!
Prayer of Dedication
May these gifts be a blessing for those who had no bed this morning from which to arise; for those who had no breakfast and are hungry this day; for those who have no new clothes; for those who long to worship you but cannot. Take these gifts and use them as you will, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen
Announcements:
Ephraim Scott Church council meeting Monday at 10am
Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets via zoom
Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com
Monday at 1pm to 230 pm – Come visit the minister outside the church – there will be lawn chairs set up on the church lawn if you like to drop by for a visit, pastoral concerns and or just want to chill. We will practice social distancing.

June 28, 2020
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
This is the season of turning. We are called on this journey to turn our lives to the Lord, to turn away from all those things which have harmed us and others; to separate ourselves from actions and attitudes that demean and destroy. It is far too easy for us to sink into the mire of self-pity and self-serving attitudes, wondering why everything isn’t coming our way. We want comfort, contentment, no stress, no struggle. Yet our lives are filled with stress and discontent. We hurt, Lord. We hurt in our bodies and our souls. We hurt in our relationships with others. How we must try your patience! We don’t want to be like this – we want to feel the warmth of your love, the freedom of your spirit, the joy of serving you. Forgive us for our selfishness and stupidity. Heal us. For we ask these things in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

Blessing of Graduates
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Genesis 22:1–14
Psalm 13
Romans 6:12–23
Luke 13:1-9
Sermon: The Fig Tree
Prayer of Dedication
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for these gifts and ask that they be used to help the needy in our community and throughout the world. As we offer you these gifts, we offer ourselves as well,
that together we might transform the world with your grace and love. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen
Announcements:
Knox Session meeting Monday at 6pm
Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets via zoom
Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com

June 21st, 2020
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Welcome & Call to Worship

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
We are always uncomfortable, Watching God, when you notice how we want to sit in the seats of honor. We can be so proper, so good, so well-off, that it is easy to imagine we are superior to the poor. We are so busy completing our ‘To Do’ list each day, that we forget to do good when we have the chance. Forgive us, Welcoming God. Fill our emptiness with your grace and humility that we would spend our lives alongside Jesus, our Lord and Savior, throwing a party for the poor, the damaged, the prisoner, the lost, the oppressed. Amen

Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Genesis 21:8–21
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Luke 14 :1-23
Sermon: What’s for dinner?
Prayer of Dedication
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for these gifts and ask that they be used to help the needy in our community and throughout the world. As we offer you these gifts, we offer ourselves as well,
that together we might transform the world with your grace and love. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen
Announcements:
Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets via zoom
Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com

June 14th, 2020
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Welcome & Call to Worship
Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best —
As above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. You’re in charge!
You can do anything you want! You’re ablaze in beauty!
Yes. Yes. Yes. ( message version of the Lord’s prayer)

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Loving God, how you shower us with blessings, and how often we take them for granted. Forgive us. We have so much to share – of ourselves and of our material resources – yet we remain closed and constrained. Forgive us. We sense your presence and our own potential within us, yet we are indifferent, distracted and inertia bound. We come before you today confessing the sin of racism in our country, our church and in ourselves. Forgive us for our part in it, for the ways we have contributed to the oppression of others whether knowingly or unknowingly. We want to be different and for our nation to be different, but it is hard when we face the injustice of institutions as well as the prejudice in ourselves. Help us to see the reality of racism and bigotry wherever it exists and to have the courage to challenge it. Through your Holy Spirit, may we be given the grace and power to change within ourselves and also, to join with others to do the work of love and justice in the world; to move toward the goal of bringing an end to racism. Forgive us, God. Remind us to be intentionally grateful, open to caring and sharing, and passionate about how we live our lives. Amen
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Genesis 18:1–15, (21:1–7)
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1–8
Mathew 6:1-14
Sermon: Teach us how to pray
Prayer of Dedication
Lord, we seek to be as faithful in our giving as you are to us in your blessings. We have been abundantly blessed. Around us there is beauty, plenty, and splendor. Bless now our humble giving as expressions of
gratitude. And may Kingdom efforts rise from these gifts to your eternal glory. Amen
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen
Announcements:
Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets via zoom
Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com

June 7th, 2020
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod

Welcome & Call to Worship
Matthew 28:16-20 & 2 Corinthians 13:11
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Gracious and loving God, we find it difficult at times to place our trust in you. We stock the food pantries, but brush aside those who hunger for friendship. We give our hand-me-downs away, but overlook those whose hopes have been stripped away. We glad-hand those just like us, but turn a deaf ear to our neighbors who ‘talk differently.’ Forgive us, Hope of the ages. You persistently search for us in the side streets of the world, gathering us up and bringing us home, so we may be drenched in the waters of your bottomless pool of forgiveness, watched over by your Child, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 30
Galatians 3:23-29
Ephesians 1:15-23
Mathew 25: 31-46
Sermon: Charity
Prayer of Dedication
May these gifts be used to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, to bring medicine to the sick and provide a hospice bed for the dying, to offer hope to those who thirst for it in their lives and to bring friendship to those who sit in jail cells. May these gifts bring your kingdom to everyone who longs for its presence in every circumstance, we pray. Amen
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen
Announcements:
BYG will meet Monday at 630 via FaceBook live
Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets via zoom
Thursday June 11th at 9am – Bible Study on miracles – via Facebook live
Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com

May 31st, 2020
Pentecost Sunday
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Welcome
CALL TO WORSHIP:
John 14:15-21: “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Gracious and loving God, we find it difficult at times to place our trust in you. Too often we look at the world, and see only violence, pain, destruction, and signs of hopelessness and despair. Too often we rely on our own strength, our own plans, our own devices, rather than trusting in your hand to hold us,
your love to sustain us, and your wisdom to see us through. Forgive us, Holy One. Help us turn to you when we are lost, that we might find our way home. Help us navigate the treacherous waters of this world, that we might experience your abundant grace, mercy, and love. Help us put our trust in you,
that the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus may shine in our lives for all to see. Amen.
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm 104: 24-35
Acts 2:1-21
Luke 15:1-7
Sermon: The lost Sheep
Prayer of Dedication
Spirit of grace and power bless the gifts we bring today so that they accomplish surprising things in Jesus’ name. We offer ourselves, too, so that our lives may proclaim the Good News with your grace and power. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

Announcements:
BYGT will meet tonight at 630 via Zoom
BYG will meet Monday at 630 via FaceBook live
Tuesday night at 7-8pm – Baddeck Mental health group meets via zoom
Thursday June 4th at 9am – Bible Study on miracles – via Facebook live
Any memorials please send info to: briandmacleod@hotmail.com

May 24, 2020
Healing and Reconciliation Sunday
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Organ prelude
Welcome
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: From the mustard seed a great and mighty shrub emerges.
P: Good things can come from something that seemed so insignificant!
L: The spore of the yeast can leaven the whole loaf of bread.
P: We can be those people who bring hope and peace to God’s world.
L: Come, let us praise the God of great and mighty wonders.
P: Let our spirits soar in gratitude for the opportunities God gives us to serve. AMEN.

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Lord, you have heard the persistent sound of Indigenous people crying. You are angered by the injustice done to them every day! If our hands are stained with injustice, God, forgive us, save us, rescue us! Encourage Indigenous people. Encourage our church. Help us find new ways to walk together, in peace, as your children. Amen.
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 90
Psalm 119:129-136
Ephesians 4:25-32
Mathew 13:31-33, 44-52

Sermon: The Tiny seed
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

May 17, 2020
Sixth Sunday in Easter
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Organ prelude
Welcome
CALL TO WORSHIP:
We worship the God who inhabits our world
and indwells our lives.
We need not look up to find God,
we need only to look around:
within ourselves,
beyond ourselves,
into the eyes of another.
We need not listen for a distant thunder to find God,
we need only listen to the music of life,
the words of children,
the questions of the curious,
the rhythm of a heartbeat.
We worship the God who inhabits our world
and who indwells our lives.
(adapted from a Prayer from PCUSA)
PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:

Lord, forgive us when we doubt your mercy and your love. We are so caught up in getting everything that we want; and we want it all right now. We have trouble waiting and remembering that it is in the waiting that we might hear your voice. It is difficult for us to believe that we can be fruitful, good soil for your words and work. We find excuses not to be attentive to you, but to focus instead on our own desires. Slow us down, Lord. Remind us again of your mercy and your love; for we offer this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
Psalm 25
John 14:15-21
Matthew 13:1-23
Sermon: Sower
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

May 10, 2020
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Knox Presbyterian & Ephraim Scott
Worship Leader: Rev Brian Macleod
Organ prelude
Welcome
CALL TO WORSHIP:
We have come to this place in need for healing and hope. We come here seeking guidance and strength.
Open our hearts, our spirits, our souls to comprehend your word and follow you faithfully. AMEN.

PRAYER OF ADORATION, PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Lord, sometimes we are confused. We hear the bad news continually shouted on TV, radio, in the newspapers, magazines. The whole world seems to be shrieking in pain. Innocent people are being destroyed by the whims of the wicked. Disease and pestilence reign supreme in too many parts of the world. We turn an indifferent ear to the cries of others, often because we are so overwhelmed by the needs and feel helpless in the face of such chaos. We close our eyes. We walk away, often crossing over to the side of self-importance and indifference because we are afraid to become involved. Our society is quick to sue and slow to heal. We succumb to those pressures in our fear. Help us, O Lord. Heal our spirits as well as our bodies. Open our hearts and our eyes to see you, O Christ, that we may be empowered to service rather than apathy. Forgive us, Lord, forgive us. Make us ready to truly become your disciples. For we ask these things in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

Family Story
READING OF SCRTIPTURE
James 2: 14-17
Psalm 146
Matthew 25: 35-40
Luke 10:25-37
Sermon: Would you help
Prayer of Thanksgiving &Lord’s Prayer (Debts/debtors)
Blessing and The Dismissal (Congregation seated)
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

Battle of the Atlantic 2020
Battle of the Atlantic
The National Anthem: O Canada
Call to Worship:
I lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help.
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Seek those things which are above: Amen
Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon:
Reading of Scripture
Revelation 5:11-14
Romans 13:1-7
Psalm 23
Matthew 5: 1-12
Sermon: “Peace Makers”
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer (Debt/debtors)
Battle of the Atlantic:
Calling the Names of the ships:
The Silence
The Lament
Prayer for Seaman
The Royal Anthem: God save the Queen
God save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen.
God Save the Queen.
Send her victorious, happy and glorious.
Long to reign over us, God save the Queen.
Blessing and The Dismissal
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

Knox Presbyterian Church(Baddeck) &
Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church (South Haven)
April 19. 2020
Welcome
Good News Stories:
Call to Worship:
Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon:
You know better than we do, God, what important people we believe we are. Believing we have to be serious all the time, we miss out on the joy of your creation. Forgive us, God.and make us open to the surprising, and upside-down, ways in which you work. Fill us with Easter’s laughter; fill us with your healing joy; fill us with the love poured into us through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen

Family Time
Reading of Scripture
Genesis 21:1-7
Proverbs 17:22
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8
Psalm 126
Sermon: Holy Humor and the Church
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer (Debt/debtors)
Blessing
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

Knox Presbyterian Church(Baddeck) &
Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church (South Haven)
April 26. 2020
Welcome
Good News Stories:
Call to Worship:
Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon:
Patient Lord, you wait for us to understand. You wait for us to remove the blinders of prejudice, fear, unbelief, confusion. You have offered to us the greatest miracle of all time, the resurrection of Your Son Jesus Christ. We sang and celebrated last Sunday, but a week has passed and we have slid back into our old ways of perceiving your presence and love. Shake us up, Lord! Shake us up and cause us to look with new eyes on our Savior, who came that we might have life, abundantly serving all who are in need. Forgive our stubbornness and our complacency. Reach out to us so that we may reach out with healing love to others, for we pray this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
Family Time
Reading of Scripture
Acts 4:32-35(1696)
Psalm 133, 134 (971)
1 John 1:1-2:2(1898)
John 20:19-31 (1686)
Sermon: What is Unity?
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer (Debt/debtors)
Blessing
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each
hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and
Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,
in faith, and in love. Amen

announcements

BYG/BYGT/SYG – online Monday night at 6pm for Games

Bible Study/ World Religions Tuesday 5pm online

Any pastoral concerns please contact via email: briandmacleod@hotmail.com or phone.Clerk of Session: Shane MacFarlane (Knox), Mary Macleod (Ephraim Scott). Secretary: Frankie MacAulay, Treasurer: John MacKillop
Church Phone: 902-295-1522 and cell phone 902-295-0918

Knox Presbyterian Church (Baddeck), Ephraim Scott Memorial Presbyterian Church (South Haven)

April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday

Welcome:

Call to Worship:

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest!

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon:

We keep silent before you, Lord—we are afraid to confront our transgressions. We do not want to be a part of the betrayal, the trial, the crucifixion, the pain. Merciful God, we need you to lead us through the days ahead. We want everything to be wonderful; for you to conquer all those things that threaten us and our peace. We want you to do what we direct. Forgive us, Lord, when we place our fears and ignorance before your love. Help us to look again at the many ways in which we can be a blessing to others, through serving them and you. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen

Family Time: The Cape Crusader

The Palm Story

Reading of Scripture

Isaiah 50: 4-9

Psalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon: The common person

Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer (Debt/debtors)

Blessing and The Dismissal

Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each

hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.

Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and

Show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.

God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace,

in faith, and in love. Amen

Knox Presbyterian Church (Baddeck) & Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church (South Haven)

April 09, 2020

Welcome

Call to Worship:

Holy One, we come in remembrance of you. We seek the cup of the new covenant. The bread of forgiveness reminds us of your love. Let us join in praise and thanksgiving. Wash us clean, O Lord.

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon:

Holy One, we come to your table expectantly. Remind us of the healing power of your love. We long to seek your protection from our fears and our sins. But far too often, we try to brave our problems alone. We lay before you our burdens, tattered hopes and shattered dreams. We remember the terrible sacrifice you suffered for us, and are humbled by your fierce love— your word made flesh, given for us, that we might live. Love us, forgive us, and protect us O God. Amen.

Reading of Scripture

Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14;

Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19;

New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26;

Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31-35

Sermon: Rituals

The Nicene Creed

COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Knox Presbyterian Church(Baddeck) & Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church (South Haven)

Good Friday April 10, 2020

Welcome

Call to Worship:

Opening Prayer and Prayer of Confession:

Loving God, you sent Jesus Christ to save us. We have betrayed him. We have denied him. We have abandoned, mocked, and crucified him. Have mercy, O God, have mercy on us; through Jesus Christ, Our only hope. Amen.

Reading of Scripture

GOSPEL READING: John 18:1—19:42

Sermon: Why Good Friday?

Closing Prayer and LORD’S PRAYER –debt/debtors

SOLEMN REPROACHES OF THE CROSS

Worshipers depart in silence

Knox Presbyterian Church(Baddeck) &Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church (South Haven)

Sunrise Service April 12, 2020

Welcome

Call to Worship:

L: Christ is Risen!