Sermons & Worship Audio

Worship Leader: Alison LiSpeaker: Michele RizoliSong Leader: Peter VothPianist: Ed HeeseUshers: Doreen Martens/ Jeff TaylorTech Team (In-Person / Online): Dennis Giesbrecht/ Ben Thiessen Sunday, July 2, 2023 Order of Service Gathering Songs:VT #78 – Oh, for a Thousand TonguesVT #420 – God of the BibleCall to Worship: VT 1050 Responsive ReadingWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, IntroductionsAnnouncementsFirst Scripture Reading: Joshua 4:1-7 – David HammHymn: VT #629 – Here by the WaterGiving with GratitudeChildren’s Time: Change Sings by Amanda GormanCongregational PrayerSecond Scripture Reading: Luke…

Worship Leader: Michele Rizoli/ Peter HaresnapeSpeaker: Michele Rizoli/ Peter HaresnapeSong Leader: Geoff WichertPianist: Audrey WichertUshers: Sherry and David NelliganTech Team (In-Person / Online): Jon Brandt/ Nathaniel Penner Gathering songs:VT 802 Draw the CircleVT 162 The Love of God Opening Prayer VT 1048 Responsive Reading Welcome and introductions What helps us feel welcome and safe?Land AcknowledgementOpen mic for one sentence answers VT 6 – Let’s Walk Together Children time: A Church for All VT 440 Ask the Complicated Questions What is…

Worship Leader: Roxanne WrightSpeaker: Lori UngerSong Leader:  J.D. PennerPianist: Audrey WichertUshers: Tobi and Harold ThiessenTech Team (In-Person / Online): Brad Lepp/ Alison LiCoffee Hour Hosts: Ed and Sharon HeideActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Gathering musicGathering Hymns:VT 703 Rain DownHymn of the month VT 802 Draw the CircleWelcome and Land AcknowledgementAnnouncementsCall to Worship and Opening PrayerHymn: VT 2 Uyai mose (Come all you people)Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7Sermon: Joy in the waitingHymn: VT 276 Solemn Stillness, Weary Streets, verses 1 and 3Scripture: Matthew 9:35 – 10:4Children’s Time –…

Worship Leader: Pieter NiemeyerSpeaker: Peter HaresnapeSong Leader: Geoff WichertPianist: Audrey WichertUshers: Jeff Taylor, Christina ReimerTech Team (In-Person / Online): Brad Lepp/ Jonah ThiessenCoffee Hour Hosts: Carmen Wiebe, John TeshimaActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Gathering Hymn VT 179Hymn: Quirky Queer and WonderfulWelcomeAnnouncementsCall to worship: Based on Psalm 8Hymn: VT 529Children’s TimeHymn: VT 802Giving with GratitudeCongregational PrayerSending for Trent and Stephanie: led by Michele RizoliHymn VT 832Scripture readings:2 Corinthians 13:11-13Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree…

Worship leader: Doreen MartensSpeaker: Alison LiSong Leader: Damaris SchmuckerPianist: Mark AndrewsCommunion leader: Michele RizoliTech team: Dennis Giesbrecht/Ben ThiessenUshers: Sherry and David NelliganActivity Period: Laura GiesbrechtCoffee: Carolyn and Bob Loewen Gathering songs #56 Like the murmur of the dove’s song #53 O Holy Spirit, By Whose Breath Acts 2: a reading/reenactmentHymn: #57 Holy Spirit, come with powerWelcome & land acknowledgmentGiving with GratitudeSharing and PrayerYou are invited to respond to each shared prayer with the words: Gracious Spirit of God, hear our…

Worship Leaders: Peter Dick/ David HammSpeaker: Dennis GiesbrechtSong Leader: Jeff TaylorPianist: Audrey WichertUshers: Doreen Martens/ Jeff TaylorTech Team (In-Person / Online): Alison Li/ Nathaniel PennerCoffee Hour Hosts: Peter and Denise VothActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Order of Service Piano PreludeGathering Songs VT 42 Could It Be That God Is Singing?VT 81 All Creatures, Worship God Most HighInvitation to Worship (with invitation to kneel for opening prayer)Opening PrayerBurning of Incense (tobacco): DiemWelcome and Bridge Building to Indigenous SpiritualityScripture Reading 1: Psalm 68:…

Worship Leader: Dennis GiesbrechtSpeaker: Michele RizoliSong Leader: Bob LoewenPianist: Ed HeeseUshers: Ginny and Herb BuckwalterTech Team (In-Person / Online): Brad Lepp/ Lewis StubbsCoffee Hour Hosts: Ernie Hamm/ Clara HammActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Gathering music: 10:55 AM Gathering Songs: VT 43 God, Be the LoveVT 181 Creation Is a Song/Ho’ė enemeohe Welcome & Land Acknowledgement Announcements Call to Worship VT 866 Song: VT 218 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Leader: Open our earsPeople: to hear your word. Leader: Open our eyesPeople: to…

Worship Leader: Lorenda ReddekoppSpeaker: Bruce BradshawMusic: Geoff and Audrey WichertTechnical Team: Jon Brandt/ Stephanie HannaUshers:  Tobi and Harold ThiessenCoffee Hour Hosts: Doreen Martens/ Jeff TaylorActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Gathering SongsMorning has broken VT 495I Sing the Mighty Power of God VT 182Welcome and Land acknowledgementAnnouncementsHymn of the month Creation is a Song VT 181Scripture readings Jeff Taylor and Doreen MartensLuke 19:1-10, 11-27Church Membership Linda Washburn (faith partner Judi Bergen)Hymn Christ Calls to Me VT 542Children’s StoryGiving with gratitudeCongregational prayerSermon Bruce Bradshaw “A…

Worship Leader: Brad LeppGuest Speaker: Reynold FriesenMusic: Tim Neufeldt/ Linda WashburnTechnical Team: Dennis Giesbrecht/ Jonah ThiessenUshers: Rachel Schmidt/ Christina ReimerCoffee Hour Hosts: Melana Janzen/ Evan HeiseActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Gathering music: 11:00 AMGathering Hymns: VT 100 – Praise Him, Praise HimVT 673 – Our God in Heaven [Hymn of the month] Welcome & Land AcknowledgementAnnouncements Call to WorshipLeader: Come, walk in green pastures.People: We follow the Shepherd.Leader: Come, lie down in green pastures.People: We trust the Shepherd.Leader: Come, dine at…

Worship Leader: Michele RizoliSpeaker: Christina ReimerMusic: Peter Voth/ Carmen WiebeTechnical Team: Brad Lepp/ Ben ThiessenUshers: Kathryn Gray/ Lara MunroCoffee Hour Hosts: Dennis and Elizabeth GiesbrechtActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Gathering Songs:VT 545 Here I am, Lord.VT 514 I saw a Tree by the RiversideOpening PrayerPoem: Trees of Life by Peter VothVT 44 We Long to Know HerWelcome and Land Acknowledgement and AnnouncementsKindom Reflection – Melana JanzenVT806 Called by Earth and SkyCongregational PrayerVT673 Our God in Heaven (Song of the Month)Children’s timeScripture:…