Knox Waterloo Presbyterian Church

September 19, 2021

by Knox

September 18th, 2021

Ordination of New Ruling Elders

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: Jesus calls us to servant ministry.
All: We must be willing to support others, not counting the cost or rewards.
One: Pretense, disharmony, greed have no place in discipleship.
All: Serving God means receiving each person as though they were a beloved child.
One: Lord, help us to truly become your disciples.
All: Create in us hearts for ministries of compassion and kindness.

Hymn: Like a child
Words & Music: Daniel Charles Damon
© 1993 Hope Publishing Company. CCLI #1702313

Welcome & Gathering Prayer, Lord’s Prayer

Assurance of God’s Grace

Peace Invocation: Calm me, Lord
Words David Adam, Music Margaret Rizza
© 1998, Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Admin. and sub-published by GIA Publications, Inc., OneLicense #35778

Calm me, Lord as you calmed the storm;
Still me, Lord, keep me from harm.
Let all the tumult within me cease;
Enfold me Lord, in your peace.

Fun with the Young at Heart

Scripture: Mark 9: 30-37
read by Greg Sennema

Sermon: Upside down welcome

Hymn #648: I’m gonna live so God can use me
Trad. African American Spiritual. Public Domain. OneLicense #95386

Ordination of New Ruling Elders: Kathleen Forde, Sean Jackson & Kathy Sauvé

Narration of the Steps
Preamble
Vows
Prayer
Declaration

Invitation to the Offering
Offertory: Go out into the world, Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Words & Music Chris de Silva © 2007 GIA Publications, Inc. OneLicense #70795

Doxology:
Words & Music: Brian Doerksen and Steve Mitchinson © 1999, Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), CCLI #2580326

We come to you with a song of praise, for your love,
The music of our soul’s delight, brought with love.
We come to you with a heart of thanks, for your love;
An offering of all we are, brought with love.

All creation, looks to you.
All provision comes from you.
In ev’ry sunrise, hope shines through. For your mercy, we thank you.

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

Hymn #637: Take my life and let it be consecrated
Words: Frances Ridley Havergal, Music: Freylinghausen’s Gesistreichces Gesangbuch 1704. Public Domain. OneLicense #123869

Blessing

Sending Song: #777 Send me, Lord/Thuma Mina
Words South African (Zulu) traditional, Music: South African traditional; arrangement Anders Nyberg © 1984, Walton Music Corporation OneLicense #592e04d40c50a

Leader: Thuma Mina:
All: Thuma mina (x3) Somandla.
Leader: Send me, Lord:
All: Send me, Jesus; (x3) Send me, Lord.

Leader: Lead me, Lord:
All: Lead me, Jesus; (x3); Lead me, Lord.
Leader: Fill me, Lord:
Congregation: Fill me, Jesus (x3) fill me, Lord.

Postlude

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Courtney Crawford, The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Tech Team: Kathleen Forde, Mark Culp, Ben Breen
Copyright: CCLI License #2580326. Onelicense A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

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This Week at Knox – Sept 17

by Knox

September 18th, 2021

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples. Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

SUNDAY WORSHIP & Ordination of New Ruling Elders – 10AM

This week we explore Jesus’ call to servanthood. Jesus turns our assumptions upside down as he encourages the welcoming of those considered socially inferior. How does Jesus’ embrace of children call us to consider how we welcome and embrace in our connected ministry together? As part of worship we will be ordaining three new ruling elders: Kathleen Forde, Sean Jackson and Kathy Sauvé, and celebrating the re-election of Lawrie Carter, Deb Schlichter, Sue Senior, and Jen Yessis, and welcome Greg Sennema’s return to active service.

The scripture reading this week is Mark 9:30-37. Read it here.

Download this week’s bulletin.
Livestream the service.
Listen on 98.5 CKWR FM radio.
Access the Knox YouTube channel.
Make a Gift to Knox

KNOX COMMUNITY NEWS

We were saddened to learn of the death of Helen Litwiller on September 11th. A private ceremony was held. Please remember Bonnie and Debbie and their families in prayer.
Please hold Ken and Barb Wise in your hearts as they grieve the tragic death of their son, Jordan. Barb and Ken kindly ask that the church community refrain from visits and phone calls to them at this time, but are very grateful for your prayerful support.

Logos Parent Night – Mandatory Attendance!
Two options available:
1) In person meeting, September 23rd @ 7:30 pm, Register here.
2) Online meeting is September 26th @ 7:30 pm.Email logos@knoxwaterloo.ca or visit the LOGOS website for more information.

Youth Walk in the Park

Carole and Brianna want to meet and welcome all grade 7-12 youth on Saturday, September 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Meet us at Knox and we will walk to Waterloo Park! Let’s reconnect, see friends and win a prize! RSVP to Carole.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Welcome back!

Registration is open for child(ren) and/or youth for the 2021-2022 Sunday School year. Register here.

We will be starting our new curriculum this fall – reform by Sparkhouse for the Gr. 7-12 and Feasting on the Word enhanced by Sparkhouse for the children! We will be staying on Zoom until October and will re-assess any new protocols at that time. We are hoping for a safe return to school, church, and soon to Sunday School!

If you are in Gr. 7-12, join us at 11:30 am over Zoom.
If you are in Gr. 3-6, join Carole at 11:15am over Zoom.
If you are in Preschool-Gr. 2, join Carole and Christine at 9:15am over Zoom.

Zoom links are emailed out along with any announcements and information. If you are not on any of the email lists and would like to be, please email Carole, our Faith Formation Coordinator.

NEW YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY

Initial In-person Gathering Monday, October 4th at 7:30pm at Knox Waterloo

Hugh & Courtney are hosting this new ministry striving to create new ways to connect with high school grads and a range of young adults, especially those who are local to the KW area currently.

We hope to create a safe and brave space where no questions are off limits, and where together we can engage in progressive and inclusive theological conversation.

Reach out to Courtney or Hugh if you are interested or have any questions.
If you plan on attending please REGISTER so we can set up the space safely for the number of people expected.

Climate Conversations

Have you noticed hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear, or read a media report about climate change and how its effects are being felt locally and around the world? Many of us are concerned, even experiencing ecological grief.
In response, For the Love of Creation is suggesting a series of “faithful climate conversations” which allow for a safe space for us to listen to one another as we share our experiences and concerns about the state of the planet and our care for it.
The Global Partners Committee of Knox Waterloo will be hosting a number of these climate conversations in the month of September. We invite and encourage people of all ages to sign up to join us. Register here. Space is limited.

Ride for Refuge

Join Team Knox Waterloo to Ride for Refuge (i.e., from hunger) by supporting PWS&D on Saturday, October 2, 2021. The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations reports that in 2020 close to 811 million people went hungry due to climate change, conflict and the economic fallout from COVID-19. PWS&D hopes to raise $20,000 for their food security programs around the world. The Knox congregation can participate by either joining Team Knox to fundraise or by donating in support of the team. For details, click here.

Connecting Together – Save the dates!

Month	Theme/Guest
Oct 18	Molly Guse is teaching us to paint rocks! Molly is a high school student at Knox who is very talented and will be teaching us how we can make beautiful rocks (sample of Molly’s painted rocks below). Supplies will be provided.
Nov 15	Calm within the Storm (Dr Robyne Hanley Dafoe) We’re thrilled to have Dr Robyne, who is an expert on resilience, join us. This is one for the whole family. She’s a professor, professional speaker and author with a great message. Want to check her out? Here’s a link to her website.
Dec 6	Christmas flower arrangement. There will be a charge for supplies for this night for those who are able.
2022 dates	Please also save these dates – Jan 17, Feb 21, and March 21! More info to come.

There is no cost to participate. For those of you who are able and want to pay $25 to help cover costs, please contact the church office. This is not a donation and no tax receipt will be issued.
If you’re planning to participate in the fall events, please send a message to Kathy Sauve.

Knox In-Person Worship

Knox is open for in-person worship! You will need to reserve your seat online and follow health and safety protocols. Once again, if you have difficulties with the online registration system, give the office a call.

FINAL THOUGHT…

“The single aim of my life is that every child is: free to be a child, free to grow and develop, free to eat, sleep, see daylight, free to laugh and cry, free to play, free to learn, free to go to school, and above all, free to dream.” — Kailash Satyarthi

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September 12, 2021

by Knox

September 10th, 2021

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: We gather together in the spirit of God
All: whose words and ways comfort us and challenge us.
One: Jesus invites us to let go of our selfish tendencies
All: so that we may find our true selves.
One: Jesus invites us to let go of our our self-centeredness
All: so that we may enjoy true community.
One: With our faith rooted in Christ
All: we grow in the love of God.

Hymn #685: How firm a foundation
Words: “K” in Rippon’s A Selection of Hymns, 1787. Music: Funk’s A Compilation of Genuine Church Music, Winchester, VA, 1832. Public Domain. One License #81568

Welcome & Gathering Prayer, Lord’s Prayer

Assurance of God’s Grace

Peace Invocation: Calm me, Lord
Words David Adam, Music Margaret Rizza
© 1998, Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Admin. and sub-published by GIA Publications, Inc., OneLicense #35778

Calm me, Lord as you calmed the storm;
Still me, Lord, keep me from harm.
Let all the tumult within me cease;
Enfold me Lord, in your peace.

Fun with the Young at Heart Song: Peace before us

Musical Reflection: Up to the Mountain
Performed by Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Words and Music Patty Griffin, © 2006, Universal Music Publishing Group, OneLicense #93371

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Wondering…what following Jesus may demand from us

Hymn #634: Will you come and follow me
Contributors: John Bell, Text: © 1987, GIA/Iona Community / WGRG One License # 87129

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory: Follow, Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Words & Music Jerry Merrick, arr. Richie Havens © MCA Verve/Folkways

Doxology:
Words & Music Brian Doerksen and Steve Mitchinson © 1999, Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), CCLI #2580326

All creation, looks to you.
All provision comes from you.
In ev’ry sunrise, hope shines through.
For your mercy, we thank you.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Hope

Hymn #626: Lord of all power
Words: Jack Winslow, Music: Irish Trad. One Licenese # 120556

Blessing

Sending Song: #777 Send me, Lord/Thuma Mina

Leader: Thuma Mina:
All: Thuma mina (x3) Somandla.

Leader: Send me, Lord:
All: Send me, Jesus; (x3) Send me, Lord.

Leader: Lead me, Lord:
All: Lead me, Jesus; (x3); Lead me, Lord.

Leader: Fill me, Lord:
Congregation: Fill me, Jesus (x3) fill me, Lord.

Postlude
Words South African (Zulu) traditional, Music South African traditional; arrangement Anders Nyberg © 1984, Walton Music Corporation OneLicense #592e04d40c50a

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Courtney Crawford, The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Tech Team: Kathleen Forde, Stephen Kauk, Jamie McManus
Copyright: CCLI License #2580326. Onelicense A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

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This Week at Knox – Sept 9

by Knox

September 10th, 2021

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples. Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

SUNDAY WORSHIP – 10AM

This Sunday we will wonder what following Jesus may demand from us.
The scripture reading this week is Mark 8:31-38. Read it here.

Download this week’s bulletin.
Livestream the service.
Listen on 98.5 CKWR FM radio.
Access the Knox YouTube channel.
Make a Gift to Knox

Knox Reopening Date

Knox is reopening on September 12 for in-person worship! All health and safety protocols required at that time will be followed. Once again, we will need you to reserve your seat online. Registration is now open for Sunday, September 12th. If you have difficulties with the online registration system, give the office a call.

Knox Community News

A Service of Ordination for Three New Ruling Elders of Knox Waterloo will take place during worship on September 19. Kathleen Forde, Sean Jackson, and Kathy Sauve will be ordained into Ruling Eldership. Lawrie Carter, Deb Schlichter, Sue Senior, and Jen Yessis have been elected to continue their service on Session, and Greg Sennema will return to active service.

In memory of Bruce Simpson the family has donated funds to Global Partner Refugee Initiative and the Memorial fund.

Condolences to the family of Bob Thorn (1958-2021). Bob was a long-time member of Knox and an active volunteer with Logos. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 12th. Read Obituary, RSVP for visitation, RSVP for service, View livestream service.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Welcome back!

If you are in Gr. 7-12, come and join Amy at 11:30am over Zoom and talk about your hopes and dreams for this year and hear about some of the topics from the new curriculum.

If you are in Gr. 3-6, join Carole at 11:15am over Zoom and let’s reconnect! Who do you say Jesus is?

If you are in Preschool-Gr. 2, join Carole and Christine at 9:15am over Zoom and tell us about your summer! We will talk about who Jesus is!

Zoom links are emailed out along with any announcements and information. If you are not on any of the email lists and would like to be, please email Carole, our Faith Formation Coordinator.

LOGOS 2021-22

Email logos@knoxwaterloo.ca or visit the LOGOS website for more information.

New Young Adult Ministry Opportunity

Initial In-person Gathering Monday, October 4th at 7:30pm at Knox Waterloo. Hugh & Courtney are hosting this new ministry striving to create new ways to connect with high school grads and a range of young adults, especially those who are local to the KW area currently.

We hope to create a safe and brave space where no questions are off limits, and where together we can engage in progressive and inclusive theological conversation.

Reach out to Courtney or Hugh if you are interested or have any questions.

Climate Conversations

Have you noticed? Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear, or read, a media report about climate change and how its effects are being felt locally and around the world. Many of us are concerned, even experiencing ecological grief.
In response, For the Love of Creation is suggesting a series of “faithful climate conversations” which allow for a safe space for us to listen to one another as we share our experiences and concerns about the state of the planet and our care for it.
The Global Partners Committee of Knox Waterloo will be hosting a number of these climate conversations in the month of September. We invite and encourage people of all ages to sign up to join us. Register here. Space is limited.

Ride for Refuge

Connecting Together – Save the dates!

Month	Theme/Guest
Oct 18	Molly Guse is teaching us to paint rocks! Molly is a high school student at Knox who is very talented and will be teaching us how we can make beautiful rocks (sample of Molly’s painted rocks below). Supplies will be provided.
Nov 15	Calm within the Storm (Dr Robyne Hanley Dafoe) We’re thrilled to have Dr Robyne, who is an expert on resilience, join us. This is one for the whole family. She’s a professor, professional speaker and author with a great message. Want to check her out? Here’s a link to her website.
Dec 6	Christmas flower arrangement. There will be a charge for supplies for this night for those who are able.
2022 dates	Please also save these dates – Jan 17, Feb 21, and March 21! More info to come.

FINAL THOUGHT…

“Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk-free; actually following Jesus changes everything.”
– Richard Rohr

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LOGOS 2021-22

by Sue Senior

September 10th, 2021

Registration & Information HERE

REGISTRATION opens September 9th

LOGOS runs from
Thursday Oct. 7 to Dec. 9
4:30pm – 6:15 pm

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COVID Update

by Knox

September 8th, 2021

As of September 12, 2021, we are pleased to gather for limited-capacity in-person worship.

In order to ensure compliance to Public Health directives regarding social distancing, we are asking that all worshippers RESERVE SEATS in advance.

A follow up email will be sent to you after you reserve your seats. It will contain important information about Sunday mornings, and what you can expect when you arrive.

A few things you should know before reserving seats:

If you are attending alone or in a small group, please select seats at the ends of rows (by the aisle) if possible.
Cloth or surgical masks (not plastic) are mandatory all times while you are in the building
Social distancing will be maintained at all times
During hymns, congregants may hum, sway, clap, etc. but NOT sing.
At this time, there will be no Church School or nursery care. Online options continue. More information will be available at the end of September.
Names of all worshippers will be archived in the event contact tracing is required.
Please stay home if you are feeling ill the morning of worship

Worship will continue to be livestreamed at 10AM on Sunday mornings (https://watch.nowmediaservices.com/knoxwaterloo) and aired on 98.5 CKWR radio.

Services are also available on Knox’s YouTube channel (posted shorty afterwards).

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At a meeting of the Session of Knox Waterloo last evening (Nov. 24/20), the decision was made to cease in-person worship effective immediately. While worshippers over the past months have been extremely cooperative in adhering to the extensive COVID-19 precautions adopted by Knox, the Session has elected nonetheless to take further measures to ensure the health and safety of the Knox community and the community at large as the numbers of cases are once again on the rise. Office staff will continue to keep regular hours, although the building will be closed to in-person programs.

Worship will continue to be livestreamed at 10AM on Sunday mornings (https://watch.nowmediaservices.com/knoxwaterloo) and aired on 98.5 CKWR radio.

Offerings and gifts may be given online (through Tithe.ly or e-transfer (https://knoxwaterloo.ca/home/?page_id=7288), or may be dropped off during regular office hours; kindly call the office ahead of time at 519- 886-4150 or send an email to knox@knoxwaterloo.ca to schedule a drop-off time.

We are living in the midst of an unsettling—even devastating—pandemic. But we are also living in the midst of the promise of Emmanuel, God-with-us. For this reason, we dare to dream dreams of hope, peace, joy and love. May we keep alert for signs of the birth of Christ yet again in our midst.

Rev. Hugh Donnelly | November 25, 2020

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September 1, 2020

LIMITED IN-PERSON WORSHIP is now available. Please reserve ahead of time – see below. (NOTE: online worship services also continue to be available.)

In-person Worship at Knox protocols
In-person worship will abide by Public Health directives
30% occupancy is allowed and attendees will pre-register to attend online.
Cloth or surgical masks must be properly worn at all times on church property including the parking lot. (Knox will provide one if needed.)
There will be no church school. Children will sit with their families throughout.
There will be no handshaking or physical contact of any kind (hugs, elbow bumps, etc.) while attending Knox
There will be no passing of the plate for offering
Givings Table will be open before and after worship, in addition to a Givings Container on a stand at each sanctuary entrance for receiving offerings as people exit
Soloists and/or musicians will be safe-distanced in the chancel.
During hymns, congregants may hum, sway, clap, etc. but NOT sing.
There will be no coffee hour
Dismissal will be initiated by minister and directed by ushers

Seats can now be reserved for worship services.

If you have ever purchased tickets online for a concert or show, this will be a familiar process for you. If you have not, the following steps may be helpful:

· Visit www.ticketor.com/knoxwaterloo

· Begin by clicking on the small green “Tickets” box where the service is listed.

· This will bring you to a seating chart.

· The light-green coloured circles are seats which are available for reservation.

· Click on the seat(s) you wish to reserve. Please begin your selection from the end of a row if possible.

· When you have made your selection, click on “Proceed to checkout”.

· Enter your email (required). Hit enter.

· Fill in your first and last name and telephone number (required) and click on the consent box (“I am over 18 years old”).

· Click on “Checkout as Guest”.

· In the “Delivery Method” box, click on the white circle (e-Ticket).

· Click on the consent box, lower left of page.

· Click on the “Reserve” box on lower right.

· If you have done everything correctly, you will be brought to a confirmation page, and you will receive an email with important information about the service.

· You do NOT need to print off your tickets; ushers will have a complete list of reservations and will seat you after screening.

If you have any difficulties with this reservation system, you may call the office during regular office hours next week to reserve seats over the phone.

THOSE CHOOSING TO WORSHIP FROM HOME can still do so through livestream at www.knoxwaterloo.ca, or by listening in on CKWR 98.5FM radio.

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March 16, 2020

To the Knox Waterloo community:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Knox Church has decided that until further notice, the Knox congregation will worship exclusively via live-streaming and radio. Services will continue to be held at 10AM Sunday mornings. Tune in to CKWR-FM 98.5 or stream on-line at knoxwaterloo.ca.

Also, please be advised that all church programs and rental programs are cancelled until further notice.

These are challenging days. We may be isolated and have to practice social distancing, but that doesn’t mean we need to be disconnected from one another. In the Spirit of Christ, let’s find creative ways to keep in touch, to share compassion and concern, to embody the love that Jesus shares with us all.

And please continue to pray for our international, national and local leaders (including church leaders) who are attempting to guide us wisely and sensitively.

In Christ,

Hugh Donnelly

Lead Minister

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Committing to the Work of Reconciliation

by Sue Senior

September 8th, 2021

The devastating news of thousands of unmarked graves and the remains of children on or around the grounds of former residential schools, have triggered pain and loss that is not isolated to Indian Residential School Survivors, but is shared by all who lost family, friends or community members to Indian Residential Schools. So many Indigenous children never came home from the schools where they were forcibly taken, many facing abuse, neglect, non-consensual experimentation, increased illness, and death. The weight of the trauma that loss has wrecked in Indigenous communities in which The Presbyterian Church in Canada shared a large role, is still causing intense harm today.

The Presbyterian Church in Canada operated 11 residential schools and 5 Day schools. The church has confessed its role in running the schools and is seeking a path of reconciliation with Indigenous people (see https://presbyterian.ca/healing/ for the Confession, and a study guide to work through it.) But the trauma those schools caused for individuals, families and communities continues to significantly impact Indigenous people today. As a church, we are called both to repentance and to action.

In humility, the church calls for a time of prayer and lament to honour the lives of those children whose graves were found, and for all family, friends and communities who have lost loved ones through the Indian Residential School system—for whom this news opens fresh wounds. We also call for a time of reflection and recommitment to reconciliation. We encourage all church members to reflect on the harmful history in which we have been involved, and from that reflection seek renewed ways to work for healing and reconciliation with Indigenous people.

In response to the devastating confirmation of unmarked graves on the grounds of former residential schools, and in honour of the children who were lost and all people living with the consequences of that legacy, The Presbyterian Church in Canada has established the Honouring the Children: Reconciliation and Residential Schools Fund. This fund will support initiatives associated with searches for unmarked burial sites in communities where schools were operated by The Presbyterian Church in Canada. The PCC has committed $1 million from national funds, and invites congregations and individuals to make additional contributions to this important work.

To learn more about The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s actions towards reconciliation and addressing the harm done please visit: https://presbyterian.ca/justice/social-action/indigenous-justice/. To learn the names of the children who were known to have died at residential schools, the National Student Memorial https://nctr.ca/memorial/ is available on the website of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. For residential and day school survivors and intergenerational survivors, please know that support is available 24 hours a day at the National Residential School Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419).

The Revs. Courtney Crawford & Hugh Donnelly

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September 5, 2021

by Knox

September 4th, 2021

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: We come with praise for the wonderful works of God.
All: Even before we speak, God knows us completely.
One: The Holy One knows us and sustains us, even in our moments of confusion and doubt.
All: Who can count the thoughts of God? They are more than all the sands of the desert.
One: Like clay in the hand of the potter, we are shaped into vessels of love.
All: We come with praise for the wonderful works of God.

Hymn #748: Lord of all hopefulness
Words: Jan Struther, Public Domain. Music: Walter K. Stanton © 1989 Hope Publishing Company. CCLI #4971395

Welcome & Gathering Prayer

Assurance of God’s Grace

Peace Invocation: Shalom (Donald J. Reagan)

May the peace of the Lord be with you At home and in your heart
Shalom with you abide
Through the day and night
Every day of your life

Fun with the Young at Heart

Scripture: Jeremiah 18: 1-11 read by Kathy & Vaughn Sauve Psalm 139: 1-18

Sermon: Clay-stained hands

Sacrament of Communion

Invitation

Hymn #548: Let us break bread together
African-American spiritual. Public Domain

Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer

Enjoying the Gifts of the Earth

Prayer of Discipleship

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory: The Potter’s Hand – Performed by Jake Villeneuve and Dave Dougall.
Words and Music by Darlene Zschech © 1997 Wondrous Worship. CCLI #2449771

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures high and low.
Praise God in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word and Spirit: One.

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

Hymn #384: O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
Words: Bessie Porter Head; v.4, Iona MacLean. Music: Mary J. Hammond Words: v.4, © The Presbyterian Church in Canada, 1997 CCLI #40430

Blessing

Sending Song: #780 Amen
Words & music traditional. Public domain.

Postlude

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, The Rev. Courtney Crawford, Dave Dougall, Jake Villeneuve
Tech Team: Eric Gaudet, Barb Gaudet, Kathleen Forde
Copyright: CCLI License #2580326. Onelicense A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

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This Week at Knox – Sept 3

by Knox

September 4th, 2021

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples. Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

SUNDAY WORSHIP & COMMUNION – 10AM

This Sunday we will explore the image of God as potter. We are invited to envision God up to the elbows in our MAKING and RE-MAKING, a God whose hands are permanently clay-stained by the love that is poured out of God’s artistry.
We look forward to celebrating virtual communion. Have your elements prepared!
Dave Dougall will be leading music on organ and piano and Jake Villeneuve will be providing vocal musical leadership. This Sunday will be Jake’s last Sunday with us as a music scholar. We give thanks for the many ways he has shared his musical gifts with the Knox Waterloo community and we wish him well on this next phase of his journey.

The scripture readings this week are

Jeremiah 18:1-11. Read it here.
Psalm 139:1-18. Read it here.

Download this week’s bulletin.

We invite all children and those young at heart to have play dough, plasticine, or clay available for use during the “Fun with the Young at Heart” time of the service this Sunday. We will be using our hands to get creative and explore the image of God as artist and potter.

Livestream the service.
Listen on 98.5 CKWR FM radio.
Access the Knox YouTube channel.
Make a Gift to Knox

Haiti Crisis Response

In the early morning of August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the southern peninsula of Haiti. Access to food, water, electricity, water, communication and transportation is critically difficult. Exacerbating the humanitarian crisis, Tropical Storm Grace hit the island two days later. All of this comes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the turmoil that followed the recent assassination of Haiti’s president.

Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers as these are very trying times for so many. Immediate needs include food, water and shelter. PWS&D is planning to respond through partners at Canadian Foodgrains Bank and ACT Alliance.

Click below to support PWS&D’s response to the Haiti crisis, or make a gift through Knox marking your donation “Haiti Crisis.”

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LOGOS This Fall

Registration starts September 9
Session runs each Thursday October 7 – December 9
Age groups alternating weeks to follow Public Health capacities
All participants masked

More info? Check out our NEW website!

Time

Activity

4:30 – 5:30

Family time and then Recreation/Activity time

5:30 – 6:15

Week 1 – Bible time

Week 2 – Worship arts

Ride for Refuge

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August 29, 2021

by Knox

August 29th, 2021

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: This morning as we share in this time of worship,
All: we give thanks for God’s faithful love!
One: Listening, waiting, hope-filled compassion:
All: These are the gifts of your Divine presence!
One: Honest confession of our defensiveness and evasion,
All: leads us to examine ourselves with honesty, and to become active advocates for right relations!

Welcome & Gathering Prayer, Lord’s Prayer (Choir)

Assurance of God’s Grace

Peace Invocation: Shalom (Donald J. Reagan)

May the peace of the Lord be with you At home and in your heart
Shalom with you abide
Through the day and night
Every day of your life
Fun with the Young at Heart

Hymn #704 Teach Me, God to Wonder
Words & Music Farquharson/Klusmeier
© 1973, Ron Klusmeier (admin. Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188) Text: Words © 1973 Walter Farquharson (admin. Hope Publishing Company), OneLicense #80492

Scripture: James 1:22-27 Mark 7:1-23

Sermon: Look in the mirror and remember

Musical Reflection “You’ve Got a Friend”: Mary-Catherine Pazzano Words & Music Carole King

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory “God’s Love is Boundless”: Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Words & Music Adam Tice, Sally Ann Morris © 2018, GIA Publications, Inc.
OneLicense #G940216

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures high and low.
Praise God in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word and Spirit: One.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Hope

Hymn #730 O for a World Where Everyone
Words Miriam Therese Winter & Music Carl G. Glaser, adapted by Lowell Mason
Words ©Medical Mission Sisters, Music Public Domain

Blessing

Sending Song – Walk with me
Words: John S. Rice, music John S. Rice arr. John Fluker
© 1988 Estate of John S. Rice, Used with permission, OneLicense #117733

Walk with me
I will walk with you
And build the land
that God has planned
Where love shines through

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Mark Gedcke, The Rev. Courtney Crawford, Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Tech Team: Joe Gordon, Stephen Kauk, Kathleen Forde
Copyright: CCLI License # 2580326. Onelicense A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

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