Sunday, May 22, 2022 The Sixth Sunday of Easter

 

Hymn.     Shall We Gather at the River #710VU

Scripture Lessons:        Acts 16:9-14

                                      Psalm 67

                                       Revelation 21: 10, 21:22-22:5

Hymn      I’ve Got Peace Like a River #577

Meditation 

Prayer:  O God, we come to you in the assurance that you are present with us now. We do not have to seek your presence. We are daily living in your presence. Make us aware of it. Make it real to us. And help us in these moments of prayer to know that we are speaking to one who is near and not far off, whose love is all around us and who knows our every need. We ask it through our Saviour Jesus the Christ. Amen. (a prayer by Frank Colquhoun and published in Contemporary Parish Prayers edited by F. Colquhoun.)

Hymn           Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah #651VU

This Sunday there will be services in Franklin (9:30am) and in Howick (11:00). Next Sunday there will be a combined service for all three congregations in Howick at 11:00. 

The following Sunday will be Pentecost Sunday. There will be a 9:30 service in Ormstown and in Howick an 11:00 service. In Howick this will also be our Anniversary Sunday and the service will be followed by a light lunch of sandwiches and cake. 

There will be no service in Howick on June 12th, Fair Sunday. 

The time has come to apply for the Hugh Duncan or IFE bursaries, provided through the Nakonhaka Regional Council. The bursaries are available to members of the United Church, both college and university students. The deadline is June 3rd. Forms and more information are available on the region’s website (nakonhakaucc.ca) or you may contact Barbara for the form and more information. 

The UnitedSpirit Camp, a camp of the Nakonhaka Regional Council is inviting registrations. The camp will take place June 26th to July 2nd at the Camp D’Action Biblique for young people between the ages of 8-15. The cost is $400.00. For more information, check out the registration form on the bulletin board or contact the camp directly: campunitedspirit@gmail.com.