Bulletin/Announcements
Dundas Street United Church
A Place to Belong…
Where God makes a Difference
and we make a Difference
in the name of God.
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Minister: Rev. Susan Cameron
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Dr. Margaret Trapnell
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Liz Lemon
Director of Music: Bill Gibbons
July 20, 2025 10:30 a.m.
The bulletin is sponsored this morning in celebration of Mary McMillan's 99th birthday on July 23rd.
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We Gather To Worship
Piano Prelude Susan Carscadden-Mifsud
Welcome and Life and Work of the Church
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the traditional Indigenous lands on which our
church stands: We name the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki,
Attiwonderonk (neutral), Mississauga and from Treaty 3, 1792 the Anishinaabe.
Lighting the Christ Candle Annice King
L: In our world of chaos we search for light, a calming presence to help us.
P: It is the light of God's love given in Jesus Christ that can bring us peace.
L: Let us follow that light and pray to find hope in the future .
Call to Worship
As we gather together this morning, like we would at a UCW
meeting may we repeat together the purpose of our United Church
Women:
UCW PURPOSE
To unite people of the congregation for the total mission of
the church and to provide a medium through which they may
express their loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian
witness, study, fellowship and service.
Opening Hymn: "Standing In The Need of Prayer"
1 Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of pray'r
Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me O Lord,
Standin' in the need of pray'r.
Refrain: It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of pray'r;
It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of pray'r.
2 Not the preacher, nor the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
Stand'in in the need of prayer.
Not the preacher, nor the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
Stand'in in the need of prayer. R
3 Not my father, nor my mother, but it's me O Lord,
Stand'in in the need of prayer
Not my father, nor my mother, but it's me O Lord,
Stand'in in the need of prayer R
4 Not the stranger, nor my neighbour, but it's me, O Lord,
Stand'in in the need of prayer.
Not the stranger, nor my neighbour, but it's me, O Lord,
Stand'in in the need of prayer. R
Opening Prayer: (Unison)
As people of the congregation we celebrate the courageous
faithful women that have forged a path for us to follow. Be with us
all as we journey this path through new challenges is our own
lives and in this chaotic world.
Give us all strength to be loyal and faithful in our Christian
Witness, Study fellowship and service.
Amen
Kids' Hymn VU #400 "Listen to the Children Praying" Sing 2x
1 Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place;
Lord, listen to your children praying,
send us love, send us power, send us grace!
Kids’ Zone Marilyn Limburg
Prayer of Affirmation: "I Don't Know Prayer"
Did you know there's a prayer called the "I don't know" prayer?
You just go off Somewhere quiet and hidden
and you walk right up to the heart of God
and you say, "I don't know."
I don't know where to go from here.
I don't know how to process this.
I don't know what to do with these emotions.
I don't know how to handle this situation.
It covers a lot of I don't knows.
And then with Whateverdusty little sand grain of faith you
have, you say. "But You know."
And you leave it there.
God most certainly hears that prayer
I find myself praying this prayer often
Amen if you're thankful.
Let us disappoint the enemy by declaring, "God is great."
You know the weight we carry today - Worries, fear, task that feel overwhelming. Help us remember that You are our rock, our refuge and peace. Thank you for your unfailing fathfulness, endless love and constant care you show us. You are constantly working in our lives even when we don't realize it. You know what we need when we don't . Thank you Lord
We Listen for God's Word
Scripture Reading: James 5: 13-19 Reader: Kathryn Kramer
One: This is the word of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Special Music: "Sweet Hour of Prayer"
Marjory Noble and Shirley Waugh
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6: 5-8 Reader: Brenda Harris
One: This is God's Word
All: Thanks be to God.
Monologue: Brenda Harris
Hymn: VU 670 "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
1 Precious Lord, take my hand,
lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
through the storm, through the night,
lead me on to the light:
take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
2 When my way grows drear,
precious Lord, linger near,
when my life is almost gone,
hear my cry, hear my call,
hold my hand lest I fall:
take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
3 When the darkness appears,
and the night draws near,
and the day is past and gone,
at the river I stand,
guide my feet, hold my hand:
take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
Reflection: "Button Prayers"
Our Response to God
The Invitation to the Offering
Doxology: VU 537 “Your Work O God Needs Many Hands"
1 Your work, O God, needs many hands
to help you everywhere,
and some there are who cannot serve
unless our gifts we share.
2 Because we love you and your work,
our offering now we make:
be pleased to use it as your own,
we ask for Jesus' sake.
Offertory Prayer
The Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory
forever and ever. Amen
Closing Hymn: VU 537 "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Christ the Saviour is our refuge;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do our friends despise, forsake us?
Are we tempted to despair?
Jesus' strength will shield our weakness,
and we'll find new courage there.
Commissioning: Closing Prayer UCW
And now, go with us God into the days ahead. Strengthen us for peace.
Give us wisdom, keep us humble, and may we
live and work together and so striving build a new and better world for tomorrow. Amen.
Sung: “Go Now in Peace”
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of ev’ry day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know God 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. Amen. Amen.
Postlude Susan Carscadden-Mifsud
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Announcements
Thank you and welcome to Susan for leading us in our Ministry of Music this morning.
Happy Birthday to
Ginny Stoakley has her birthday on July 20th and Rev. Susan who celebrates on July 21st.
Coffee Hour
Join us downstairs today for some ice cream and refreshments following the worship service for Coffee Hour.
Cheese Balls
The UCW are making their famous cheese balls. They are available plain, rolled in parsley or rolled in pecans. The cost is $8.00 each. Make sure you get yours ordered now.
Happy Birthday to Mary McMillan who is celebrating her 99th birthday on July 23rd.
London's Childrens Hospital
The UCW is collecting items for the Children's Hospital in London. Items that could be donated are new books, games, crayons, gift cards, pencil crayons, puzzles, colouring books, etc. Please put them in the box under the coat racks. We will be collecting until the end of July. Thank You.
It’s Rev. Liz Lemon’s 85th Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!!
On Sunday, July 27th the Lemon Family invite you to drop in for an Open House Celebration in the Oxford Gardens Activity Room from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Come have a piece of cake and meet the whole family! It’s not easy to get them all together! Everyone welcome. Best wishes only.
Next Sunday we welcome Leeyan Steinthorson who will be conducting our service while Rev. Susan is off.
thank you to the UCW for putting together and conducting the Worship Service today.