October 4, 2020 10:30 am Sunday Worship Service (Virtual)

Worship Leaders: Worship Leaders: Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, Rev. Alcris Limongi, Huda Kandalaft Kanawati

Pianist: Eleanor Creasey

PARKDALE UNITED CHURCH 429 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 1H3

Tel: 613-728-8656 Fax: 613-728-9686

Welcome to Parkdale! We hope that this service will be a blessing to you wherever you are. We welcome all to join us in worship! We are glad you’ve joined us to celebrate the mystery and gift of God’s love for the world in the gift of Jesus Christ, a rich Christian tradition, and a loving community of faith. We hope that in this time of worship you will experience at least a moment when God, who is Love, encourages you in faith, and breaks through the realities of everyday life surrounding you with the assurance of peace and joy which God so wants us to experience.

PARKDALE UNITED CHURCH MINISTRY TEAM Ministers: The People of Parkdale

Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey Coordinating Minister abailey@trytel.com (off on Fridays)

Norman Reid Caretaker & Custodian

(off on Tuesdays)

Rev. Alcris Limongi Minister of Pastoral Care alcris@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca (off on Mondays)

Huda Kandalaft Kanawati Congregational Designated Minister

for Youth and Families huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca

Don Mockett Office Manager

pdale@trytel.com

www.parkdaleunitedchurch.ca Our Vision Statement:

“To form followers of Jesus in such a way as to transform our community and our world.”

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We acknowledge that the land on which we gather for worship is the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin nation. We are grateful for their stewardship of this territory for thousands of years.

October 4, 2020

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion

ORDER OF WORSHIP

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP…

Stewardship Thought: “Being faithful stewards of the Earth’s gifts and resources is a key way of loving our sisters and brothers in all the world.” Lighting our Worship Candle

Prelude: “Let us Break Bread Together” Eleanor Creasey

Greetings and Welcome Rev. Limongi & Dr. Bailey

(English) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

(Spanish) La gracia del Señor Jesucristo sea con ustedes.

Y tambien contigo.

(Swahili) Nehema ya Bwana Yesu Kristu iwe nanyi.

Iwe nanyi vile vile. Call to Worship Dr. Bailey

One: Let us hear the testimony of many tongues, on this World Communion Sunday.

All: God’s love unites all people from around the world into one family.

Rev Alcris: (Spanish) El amor de Dios unifica todas las personas del mundo en una famillia.

Huda Kandalaft: (Arabic)

بة هللا مح ت ناس دّحو ل من ال حاء ك م ان عال ي ال .واحتة ٍاةلةاع ف

Shami Gunawardena (Sinhala) - දෙවියන්දේ ප්දේමය ද ොව

පුරො සිටින සියලු මිනිසුන් එකම පවු කට එක් කරයි.

Para Gunawardena (Tamil) - - கடவுளின் அன்பு

உலககங்கிலும் உள்ள அனனவனையும் ஒரை

குடும்பமாக ஒன்றினைக்கிறது. Luigi Scarpa de Maselli: (Italian) L'amore di Dio unisce tutti i

popoli del mondo in una sola famiglia.

Akua Duah: (Twi) Onyame do ma enipa ewo wiase afani nyinaa kabom ye abusua baako.

Danielle Gougeon: (French) Les peuples du monde entier sont

unis dans une seule famille par l’amour de Dieu. Viktorina Savelieva: (Russian and Ukrainian) Божьяعлюбовьع

объединяетعвсехعлюдейعвعмиреعвعоднуعсемью. Божа любов об'єднує всіх людей в світі в одну сім'ю.

Anthony Bailey: (Greek) Η αγάπη του Θεού ενώνει όλους, από όλο

τον κόσμο σε μια οικογένεια

All: And so, in worshipping and serving God, let us bear witness to that love. Let us worship God and say to one

another “Welcome”. Gathering Prayer Rev. Limongi Hymn: In Christ there is no East or West VU# 606

In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north,

but one great family of love throughout the whole wide earth.

In him shall true hearts everywhere

their high communion find; his service is the golden cord

close binding humankind.

Join hands, then, people of the faith, whate'er your race may be;

all children of the living God are surely kin to me.

In Christ now meet both east and west,

in him meet south and north; all Christ-like souls are one in him throughout the whole wide earth.

Type: Words and Music; First Line: In Christ there is no east or west Text: CM; based on Galatians 3:28; John Oxenham, 1852-1941. Music: Spiritual; adapted by Harry T. Burleigh, 1866-1949. Public Domain.

Call to Reconciliation Dr. Bailey Success, winning at every cost, trying to be the smartest in the room…been there, done that the apostle Paul is saying. His example challenges us to receive what it is we truly need - forgiveness, peace, rescue and hope - when we have Jesus as part of our lives. Let us allow God to help us reset our priorities. We pray together saying: Confessing Together Loving God, full of mercy and grace, you continue to remind us that to love you, our neighbours and ourselves is to live life the Jesus way; the way of love, joy, faith, peace and justice. We have been created by Love, surrounded by Love, and made whole by your Loving ways towards us. Why then do we do such a terrible job loving others as you love us? Why do we have to put others down and discriminate against them to make ourselves feel better? Are we not all made in your magnificent image? We ask you to forgive us, Merciful God; but do not let us off the hook. We pray you to challenge and help us to overcome our need to feel better than others. This is a beautiful world you have made, with a gorgeous diversity of people. Please help us to obey your command to love others as we love ourselves. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen. Silence Words of Grace and Forgiveness from God Dr. Bailey Choral Response: Halle, halle, halle (sing twice) Hymn: “He’s Got the Whole World”

He’s got the whole world in his hands He’s got the big round world in his hands He’s got the whole world in his hands He’s got the whole world in his hands.

He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands He’s got the sun and the moon in his hands He’s got the wind and rain in his hands He’s got the whole world in his hands.

He’s got the tiny little baby in his hands He’s got the big round world in his hands He’s got the tiny little baby in his hands He’s got the whole world in his hands.

He’s got you and me brother, in his hands He’s got the big round world in his hands He’s got you and me sister, in his hands He’s got the whole world in his hands.

He’s got everybody here in his hands He’s got the big round world in his hands He’s got everybody here in his hands He’s got the whole world in his hands.

Type: Words and Music; First Line: He's Got the Whole World in His Hand Contributors: Public Domain

WE LISTEN FOR THE WORD OF GOD

First Scripture Lesson: Philippians 3:4b-14 (video recorded) (Huda Kandalaft Kanawati – Congregational Designated Minister for Youth and Families) Responsive Lesson: Isaiah 5:1-7 Rev. Alcris One: Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. Many: He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; he expected it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes. One: and now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of Judah, judge between me and my vineyard. Many: What more was there to do for my vineyard that I have

not done in it? When I expected it to yield grapes, why did it yield wild grapes? One: and now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be devoured; will break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down. Many: I will make it a waste; it shall not be pruned or hoed, and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns; I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. One: for the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his pleasant planting; he expected justice, but saw bloodshed; righteousness, but heard a cry! Gloria, Gloria in Excelsis Deo Gloria, Gloria, Alleluia, Alleluia (2x)

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 21:33-46 Dr. Bailey

Anthem: In Remembrance of Me

Previously Recorded, Sung by Rob Hilkes, Alexandra Stockwell and Elaine West

In remembrance of me, eat this bread. In remembrance of me, drink this wine. In remembrance of me, pray for a time when God’s own will is done. In remembrance of me, heal the sick. In remembrance of me, feed the poor. In remembrance of me, open the door and let your brother in, let him in. Take, eat, and be comforted; drink and remember, too that this is my body and precious blood shed for you, shed for you. In remembrance of me, search for truth. In remembrance of me always love. In remembrance of me, don’t look above, but in your heart, look in your heart for God. Do this in remembrance of me. Authors Buryl Red, Ragan Courtney Inc Copyright 1972. Renewed 2000 Van Ness Press, Inc. CCLI License#3140600

Reflection: “Looking for a Way” Dr. Bailey

WE RESPOND IN FAITHFULNESS AND CELEBRATE COMMUNION

The Presentation of Titles and Offering…including Benevolent

Dr. Bailey

(We are grateful for the prayers and financial support of Parkdale’s ongoing ministry. Please continue. You are invited to take some time at home to write a cheque, or make a promise to go to the Parkdale Website: parkdaleunitedchurch.ca. You will see on the home page a button/link that says “Donate Now through CanadaHelps.org”. Click on that and make your offering.)

Musical Reflection: Eleanor Creasey

Dedication of Offering

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Rev. Alcris and Rev. Bailey

Invitation

Prayer of Great Thanksgiving May God be with you And also with you Let us lift up our hearts We lift them up to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give our thanks and praise

(prayer continues….)

Therefore with all the saints of every time and place, we join the heavenly chorus: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the

Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

(prayer continues….)

Breaking the Bread and Pouring the Wine

Sharing the Bread and Wine

Silence

Prayer after Communion 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 let us not fall into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

AND WE GO OUT INTO THE WORLD TO PRACTICE

FAITH WITH JOY AND COURAGE *Hymn: Sent Forth by God’s Blessing VU#481

Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing, the people of God from this dwelling take leave.

The supper is ended, O now be extended the fruits of this service in all who believe.

The seed of Christ's teaching, receptive souls reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all.

God's grace did invite us, God's love shall unite us to work for the kingdom and answer its call.

With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living,

the tasks of our everyday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring,

embracing God's children of each tribe and race. With your feast you feed us, with your light now lead us;

unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving give honour to Christ and the name that we bear.

Type: Music; First Line: Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing.

One License #A733294

*Blessing and Sending Forth

Sung Blessing: God be with you till we meet again (recorded)

(Rob Hilkes, Alexandra Stockwell, Elaine West, Debbie McGregor)

God be with you till we meet again; keep love’s banner floating o’er you,

smite death’s threatening wave before you; God be with you till we meet again

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet; till we meet, till we meet,

God be with you till we meet again. Type: Words and Music; First Line: God Be with You Till We Meet Again Contributors: Public Domain

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Confidential Phone Counselling – by Dr. Bailey. Contact information: abailey@trytel.com; 613 728-8656 x 222 Continuing in Prayer and Support: In these times, as in all times, we are trusting God to grant us wisdom, mercy and faith. As a community of faith and followers of Jesus we are reminded of the numerous times the Bible counsels us not to ‘be afraid’. Normally, this exhortation is accompanied by God’s promise to be with us. God being with us inspires and empowers us to be ‘with’ each other. We do this by praying for one another and reaching out by phone, facetime, Facebook, email, WhatsApp… you name it. Let’s just stay connected. We send love and wish everyone comfort and good health, and look forward to hearing from you. May God bless us all. LUNCHTIME BIBLICAL/THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION ON THE PANDEMIC (NOON TILL ONE O’CLOCK) Still not too late to join. See the details below to join. We will continue this time of reflection on how Biblical texts, wisdom, and faith can help us explore the Pandemic experience. Both in the Bible and throughout human history, times of devastating loss, widespread grief and disasters have challenged the human family to make sense of these events. This will be an opportunity to explore some biblical texts, historical events, our present Pandemic moment and how our understanding of God and the teachings of Jesus can be essential resources of blessing, comfort and engagement. These sessions are held on Tuesdays (noon to 1:00 pm.) via Zoom. If you are interested, please register by sending an email to Don Mockett at pdale@trytel.com. You will receive the Zoom link and passcode as well as the resource sheet. Anthony

PRAYER REQUESTS INBOX Please send your prayer requests

to alcris@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca.

Children, Youth, Young adults

Contact: Huda at huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca

Sunday school every Sunday - this Sunday Oct. 4 @ 10am

Senior Youth group- every other Sunday Oct.4 @ 8 pm

Junior Youth group- every other Wednesday Oct. 7 @ 8 pm

IGNITE group-every other Monday Oct. 5@7 pm. Time for

fellowship for young adults. We are studying The Apostles Creed.

This week we will explore Who is Jesus? according to the early

church believers as they put it in the creed. All young adults are

welcome to join our online meetings. Please send an email to

huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca to join.

Colours and Giggles:

It’s like a talent show in an e-newspaper, to help us all feel together

even while we’re apart.

Want to be published in the first issue of the Colours and Giggles?

Send in your:

short stories,

poems,

jokes,

articles,

book/story reviews,

fun facts from the bible

Maps,

advice columns,

comics,

word games,

paintings,

and drawings!

Colours and Giggles is open to all kids and youth. Submit by Oct.

20 to huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca

Kids’ Club

Let’s meet friends. The last Saturday of every

month. Next meeting is Oct.31 @ 4:00- 5:00 PM. A time for stories,

simple crafts, singing and games together – for kids ages 2-7 and their

families. Send huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca an email to book your

seats for the next adventures. See you soon!

Leaders Workshop:

All Sunday School Teachers and Youth Leaders are

invited to a Zoom Training workshop every Third Saturday of the

month. Our first will be on Oct. 17th from 9:30 AM– 12:30 PM.

Email huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca to confirm.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

AVAILABLE ON THE PHONE FOR

THOSE WITH NO INTERNET –

SPREAD THE WORD…

If you know of people who cannot watch the services online, please

let them know that they can call 343 882 1920 and enter 343 882

4663# on Sundays at 10:30am to listen to the service. (The line is

open at 10:30am not before. If you need more info, contact Alcris.)

PRAYER BUDDY. If you would like to join someone for prayer on

a regular basis, we would be delighted to find a prayer buddy for you.

Together you two will decide how and when to pray.

PARKDALE BUDDIES. In this time of social isolation it is so

important to have someone to check with on a regular basis. If you

would like to have a buddy, let us know.

EARS ARE OPEN. It is normal that this new reality starts to

impact our mental/emotional health. If you are feeling troubled, need

to talk with someone, or in need of prayers, we are here for you.

Please send Alcris an email or call the office for us to call you right

back. We can meet on Skype, Zoom, phone or have an email chat.

You are not alone, we are all together in this!

SMALL GROUPS ON ZOOM Please send an email to Rev.

Alcris alcris@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca or to the office,

pdale@trytel.com for Zoom links:

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Session 2 on Wednesday September 30th at 7:00

pm (6 sessions). We will be looking at Chapter 6 this week. If you are

interested to join, please sign up with Don in the office. The zoom

link will be sent to your email. Alcris and Anthony are pleased to

have Judy Hamley join in some of the leadership of this series.

Writing Group on Thursday October 14th at 4:00pm. This is an

interest group for informal -not professional- writing aimed to those

who want to explore spiritual journaling, poetry, autobiography, short

stories, prayers, etc. We will meet every three weeks. Email Alcris for

information alcris@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca

Caring for the Caregivers, next session Friday October 9th at

6:30pm. (every 3 weeks) We all care for others. This is not only for

people who are caring for elderly relatives or chronically ill loved

ones, but also those who are caring for others directly or indirectly,

with or without special needs (we welcome those in caregiver

vocations and/or professions as well). This is a space for offering

mutual support, nurturing faith/spirituality and connecting with

people who are going through a similar journey in the context of our

Christian community.

Recommended Resources: A FILM: Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger by Alanis Obomsawin – NFB www.nfb.ca

(Recommended by Elise Mennie) Alanis Obomsawin’s 52nd film tells the

story of how the life of Jordan River Anderson initiated a battle for

the right of First Nations and Inuit children to receive the same

standard of social, health and educational services as the rest of the

Canadian population.

This is a touching, hard-hitting film, exposing the tenacious systemic racism within Canada’s healthcare and social services systems. The film is 1 hour 5 min. long. https://www.nfb.ca/film/jordan-river-anderson-the-messenger/?utm_campaign=625107_2020-09-04_Newsletter_-_Jordan_River_Anderson&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NFB-All_Users

IN THIS TIME OF GLOBAL PANDEMIC LET US

CONTINUE TO BE JOYFUL IN HOPE, PATIENT IN

AFFLICTION, FAITHFUL IN PRAYER (Romans 12:12).

We also continue to watch the news prayerfully so we pray for

our world and for one another… “… the Spirit helps us in our

weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit

himself intercedes for us with groaning’s too deep for words.” (Romans 8: 6)

- We prepare our hearts to offer our Thanksgiving as a nation

next week. We commit to be attentive this week to notice things for

which we are thankful to our God.

- We also give thanks for God’s answers to our prayers and for

meeting us with new mercies every day. Thanks for we are met with

grace and favour, for the gift of faith, healing and restoration, for

protection and peace in difficult times; and for the gifts of sharing,

service and community.

- We pray for safety for children and teachers as they are back to

school; for parents and School Boards, car poolers, staff and for all

involved in our children’s education system. For kids and parents

who are doing homeschooling.

- For the surge of cases here and other countries. For all who are

with COVID19, for their families and for those most vulnerable and

exposed to the virus. We pray for our senior citizens in nursing

homes and senior residences.

- For our federal and provincial governments to make wise

decisions on behalf of the people. For our Health Care system

officials, researchers and health centers, frontline staff -and their

families. For frontline workers in service areas

- For victims of hatred and violence, -including young children;

natural disasters, political persecution, famine, and lack of resources

to face this Pandemic. For countries in political turmoil or under

dictatorship regimes.

- For our congregation, and the whole Body of Christ in the

world, so we may be ready to support and walk in solidarity with

those facing systemic injustice and prejudices; to be a help in this

time of Pandemic in any capacity we can.

- For all suffering from other physical and mental health

conditions and illnesses; especially for cancer patients and cancer

survivors in our midst.

- For our congregation and our families. For those of us who are

in hospital, who are in treatment, who are feeling the impact of social

isolation, who are looking for a new place to live, who are in need of

assistance or are looking for a job, making difficult decisions, for

those who are grieving and those whose families are expanding.

- For our elderly saints in long-term care homes.

- For all those in the most vulnerable situation in societies: no

housing, even more limited resources, no access to services, no

spaces for community, mental conditions.

- For social workers, nonprofit organizations and government

instances that work to support those in the gaps of society.

Loving God, we know you hear our prayers, so we give thanks!