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Pentecost Sunday “God’s Spirit Power to Love, Witness and Serve”
May 31, 2020 10:30 am
Sunday Worship Service (Virtual)
Worship Leaders: Anthony Bailey, Alcris Limongi Pianist: Debbie McGregor
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
(off on Fridays)
Norman Reid
Caretaker & Custodian (off on Tuesdays)
Rev. Alcris Limongi Minister of Pastoral Care
(off on Mondays)
Carol Diamond Jono Hamer-Wilson
Music Leaders
Camille Beaufort Interim Youth and Children Coordinator [email protected]
Don Mockett
Office Manager
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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May 31, 2020
Pentecost Order of Worship
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD …
Stewardship Thought: God’s power is received, not grasped. As such, we are called and summoned to steward that power faithfully in word and deed.
Lighting our Worship Candle Dr. Bailey
Prelude Debbie McGregor
Welcome and Gathering Words Dr. Bailey
Silence
Call to Worship Dr. Bailey
One: Today we celebrate the powerful enabling breath of God’s Spirit, shattering the shutters of our hearts. Many: On this day, perhaps clad in our pajamas, sitting at home perhaps with coffee in hand, may we continue to let the Spirit of new life breathe upon us! One: From near empty sanctuaries, through video worship, we gather with our sisters and brothers, proclaiming that we continue to experience God’s Pentecost. Many: On this day, we want God to help us bless all who remain sheltered in place, safe in God’s grace. One: Though no waving of red streamers together in the sanctuary, we will still continue to speak of God’s love and the Spirit’s peace for all. Many: So that though apart, we know we are not alone, so that when that day comes, and we know it will, we will find a community eager to welcome each other back. One: Let us worship God.
Pentecost Prayer - recorded by Movement in Spirit (MIS)
MIS Participants are Gloria Anderson, Camille Beaufort, Marilyn Follett, Gloria Goodine, Elise Mennie, Wendy Morrell, Jennifer Payne, Jaylyn Wong.
Music “The Open Heart” by Cynthia Douglass
Read by Dan Lanoue Lord, send me the gift of your spirit to fill this place, myself and the world (Marilyn)
Touch me with truth that burns like fire (Gloria G)
With beauty that moves me like the wind (Elise)
And set me free, Lord, free to try new ways of living (Jennifer)
Free to forgive myself and others (Jaylyn)
Free to laugh and sing (Gloria A)
Free to lay aside my burden of security (Camille)
Free to join the battle for justice and peace (Wendy)
Free to see and listen and wonder again at the gracious mystery of things and persons (Marilyn & Gloria G)
Free to be, to give, to receive, to rejoice as a child of your Spirit (Elise & Jennifer)
And Lord, teach me how to dance, to turn around and come down where I want to be (Gloria A & Camille)
In the arms and heart of your people and in you (Wendy & Jaylyn)
That I may Praise and enjoy you forever (ALL)
Hymn Gracious God, We Will Not Gather (tune: BEACH SPRING)
Gracious God, we will not gather, side by side, this Pentecost.
How we long to be together, crowded close, beneath the cross!
Still we join our hearts with others, trusting in your love and grace.
We are here— your sons and daughters— praising you in every place.
In our houses and apartments, in the rooms where people stay,
in the midst of this pandemic, God, we worship, sing and pray.
People from each land and nation, in each language that we use,
grieve the need for separation, yet, united, share Good News.
As we’re distant from each other in the midst of so much fear,
may your churches all remember: By your Spirit, you are here!
Long ago, the wind came blowing; flames of love and boldness spread.
Soon the church went out proclaiming: “Christ is risen from the dead”
Peter preached what Joel had promised: In the most uncertain times,
you give dreams and visions to us; you send great and wondrous signs!
By your Spirit, give us courage! May your Church unite to be
bearers of your Good News message to your world community.
Biblical reference: Acts 2:1-21 Tune: The Sacred Harp, 1844; attributed to Benjamin Franklin White
Alternate tune: BEECHER (“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”) Text: Copyright © 2020 by Carolyn
Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. (used with permission)
Call to Reconciliation Rev. Limongi
Whether isolated and shuttered or not we know we are not always on our best behaviour. Though we might bristle at this, we know deep down that we do welcome God’s Spirit breathing new life into us. Why? Because at times we lock ourselves behind the doors of fear, and we are in need of new hope and rekindled faith. So let us confess and pray together, saying,
Confessing Together
O blowing Spirit of God, we wish we could say that we always welcome your intrusion into our lives. We wish we could always speak with delight of the ways you, Wind of Power, disrupt our well laid plans. The truth is, we can’t seem to help ourselves. Instead drawing on your strength and leading, too many of us try to ‘go it’ on our own strength, with faulty wisdom. We get worn out and disillusioned. We confess our disappointment in
light of plans dashed and events cancelled. We confess that this time of Covid-19 has exposed things within us, as well as deep wrongs and fissures in our society. We confess that we have not been as attentive to the suffering of others as we should have been. Forgive us and transform us. Use us by your Spirit to pour love, gospel, and justice into our communities and city. Make us channels of your blessing to all those who are lonely, and afraid, and worried about tomorrow. Be pleased to increase our faith and our obedience, we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Silence Words of Forgiveness Rev. Limongi Choral Response: Halle, halle, halle (sing twice)
Hymn: On Pentecost They Gathered (Ellacombe) VU#195
On Pentecost they gathered quite early in the day,
a band of Christ's disciples, to worship, sing, and pray. A mighty wind came blowing, filled all the swirling air, and tongues of fire aglowing
inspired each person there.
The people all around them were startled and amazed to understand their language,
as Jesus Christ they praised. What universal message,
what great good news was here? That Christ, once dead, is risen
to vanquish all our fear.
God pours the Holy Spirit on all who would believe, on women, men, and children
who would God's grace receive. That Spirit knows no limit,
bestowing life and power. The church, formed and reforming,
responds in every hour.
O Spirit, sent from heaven on that day long ago, rekindle faith among us
in all life's ebb and flow. O give us ears to listen
and tongues aflame with praise, so folk of every nation
glad songs of joy shall raise. Words: © 1980 Jane Parker Huber. From A Singing Faith. Used by permission of Westminster John Knox Press. Music: Neuvermehrtes Meiningisches Gesangbuch. Adapted by Felix Mendelssohn. Words: Westminster John Knox Press. Music: Public Domain. One License A733294
WE LISTEN FOR THE WORD OF GOD
First Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:1-21
Michelle Bailey, Jason Corbin, Joanna Hamley, Graeme Kemkes, Alison Spiers (Ignite Group)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Rev. Limongi
One: O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Many: Yonder is the sea, great and wide, creeping things innumerable are there, living things both small and great.
One: There go the ships, and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it.
Many: These all look to you to give them their food in due season;
One: when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
Many: When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.
One: When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground.
Many: May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works—
One: who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke.
Many: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
One: May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.
Many: Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!
Gloria, Gloria in Excelsis Deo VU#37 Gloria, Gloria, Alleluia, Alleluia (2x) Gospel Lesson: John 17:37-39 Dr. Bailey
Anthem: (recorded) The Spirit of the Lord (G. Kendrick) DaleSong CCLI Song # 2560753 Graham Kendrick © 1997 Make Way Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 3140600
Message: “What Does This Mean?” Dr. Bailey
Silence
WE RESPOND IN FAITHFULNESS
The Presentation of Tithes and Offering 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 Debbie McGregor
Dedication of the Offering Dr. Bailey
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Rev. Limongi
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 FORTH IN THE POWER OF GOD’S SPIRIT
Hymn: I Feel the Winds of God VU#625
I feel the winds of God today; today my sail I lift,
though heavy oft with drenching spray and torn with many a rift;
if hope but light the water’s crest, and Christ my bark will use,
I’ll seek the seas at his behest, and brave another cruise.
It is the wind of God that dries my vain regretful tears,
until with braver thoughts shall rise the purer, brighter years;
if cast on shores of selfish ease or pleasure I should be,
O let me feel your freshening breeze, and I’ll put back to sea.
If ever I forget your love and how that love was shown,
lift high the blood-red flag above; it bears your name alone.
Great pilot of my onward way, you will not let me drift;
I feel the winds of God today, today my sail I lift.
Words: National Adult School Organisation. Music: Public Domain. Arrangement: Oxford University Press. One License A733294
Blessing Dr. Bailey and Rev. Limongi
Choral Blessing My Peace (Rob Hilkes, Alexandra Stockwell, Elaine West) My peace I give unto you; It's a peace that the world cannot give It's a peace that the world cannot understand Peace to know, peace to live My peace I give unto you Music and Words: Keith Routledge, The Publisher is Sovereign Music UK (Used with permission under One license A#733294)
ANNOUNCEMENTS Confidential Phone Counselling – by Dr. Bailey. Contact information: [email protected]; 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. Children, youth, young adults and IGNITE
Contact: Camille [email protected]
Youth Scavenger Hunt (photo edition): please check your emails and ask your youth to send their suggestions to Camille. Deadline: Wednesday, June 3.
Please spread the word! Scavenger Hunt (Young adult edition): Just for our young adults, ages 18-25yrs. You're invited to participate in a scavenger hunt, designed just for you. Please contact Camille if you're interested in participating.
If you would like to join us for weekly children's services, youth groups, and resources, please provide us with the best email address to send our invitations. The following groups are meeting online:
- Sunday school (Sundays @ 10am) - Junior Youth (Wednesdays @ 8pm) - Senior Youth Group (Sundays @ 9pm) - IGNITE – Next gathering is June 1 @ 7pm
Changes to our schedule There will be no services at the church until we hear that large gatherings are again allowed. We are streaming the Sunday morning services over the internet. These can be accessed on the church web site www.parkdaleunitedchurch.ca. We are sending out a worship bulletin by email that you may use at home on Sunday mornings. Offering As we continue with our ministries, and indeed as requests for help are increasing, we depend on donations from our congregation. We hope that you will continue to provide your offerings, even though we are not in church. We can suggest three ways of doing that:
1. A donation through Canada Helps, indicating that the donation
is to go to Parkdale United Church - Ottawa
-Go to our website: Parkdaleunitedchurch.ca.
-on the home page is a button/link that says “Donate Now
through CanadaHelps.org”
-click on this button and it will take you directly to the form to
donate to our church
2. Sending a cheque in the mail (429 Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, K1Y
1H3)
3. Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) Givings can also be made directly through your bank account or credit card using Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR). Givings are deducted automatically from your bank account or charged to your credit card once a month. Using PAR ensures steady, predictable
revenue to support the church Ministries. PAR forms and information can be printed from the church website (parkdaleunitedchurch.ca)
We thank all of you who have donated already via any of these methods and welcome your continuing support. Your numerous responses via CanadaHelps and PAR, and mailed in envelopes in the past week have been very encouraging.
PRAYER REQUESTS INBOX Please feel free to send your
prayer requests to [email protected].
LET US BE JOYFUL IN HOPE, PATIENT IN
AFFLICTION, FAITHFUL IN PRAYER Here are some
prayer suggestions for this Week:
“… 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 groanings too deep for
words.” (Romans 8: 6)
- For all infected with COVID19, for their families and for those
most vulnerable and exposed to the virus.
- Let our prayers be with and for those who are grieving their
loved ones within the limitations of the lockdown. We join in prayer
with the residents of Minneapolis and all parts of the world raising
their voices for racial killing to stop. We pray for those who mourn
George Floyd.
- For those in long-term care homes (residents and their families,
staff).
- For our congregation, and specially for our elder saints; and for
those who have parents, grandparents, friends or relatives in senior
residences and nursing homes.
- For frontline workers and volunteers in the medical field and
their families: for the daily emotional and physical strain on them, for
health and safety; for faith and strength. Let us keep in our hearts and
prayers those from our congregation who are serving in this area
(Allison and her children, Carolyn, Paul, Christine, Ellen, Bill and
Kathleen). We thank you!!!
- For frontline workers doing essential work in service areas and
volunteers helping others to go through this difficult time. We also
pray for their families. We thank you!!!
- For suffering from other conditions and illnesses; for those
suffering from with cancer and other autoimmune diseases.
- Times of fear, anxiety, depression, and uncertainty for many, let
us pray for all who are experiencing those.
- 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 those, children and
adults, living under conditions of domestic abuse. Let us continue to
remember our IFTC community at this time.
- We pray for wisdom to governments of the world to make wise
decisions on behalf of their people and the global community.
- For small business owners also facing drastic decisions; for the
unemployed and the big economic uncertainties lying ahead.
- We give thanks for Parkdale United children and youth, for all
those involved in this ministry with them. We pray for them and their
families, for their teachers and friends.
Lord hear our prayer, and in your love answer us.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE
PHONE
FOR THOSE WITH NO INTERNET – SPREAD THE
WORD PLEASE
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 10:30 am
to listen to the service. They don’t need to speak, just to connect at
10:30 am If you need more info, ask Alcris
PRAYER GROUPS. Our regular praying groups continue (Prayer
Group and Cancer Focus Prayer Group).
PRAYER TIME. Thursdays at 11:00 am. Dial 343 882 1920 and
then enter 343 882 6443#. This is an open time for prayer, you are
invited to call in and join Alcris.
PRAYER BUDDY. If you would like to join someone to pray with
on a regular basis, we would be delighted to find a prayer buddy for
you. You two will decide how and when to pray.
PARKDALE BUDDY. 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. We are more than two months in already. For
many this is starting to impact their mental/emotional health; it is
normal and ok. If you are feeling troubled, need to talk with
someone, or in need of prayers, we are here for you. Please send
Anthony or 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!
PARKDALE’S COFFEE KLATCH Tuesdays at 3:00 pm.
This is the closest to our coffee hour after Sunday services. An
informal time to see and have a chat with
other Parkdalers over coffee/tea. Check it
out this week. This is the link:
https://zoom.us/j/5637388533
If you want to join us but don’t know how
to use Zoom, let me know in advance and we will practice before. Or
if you are having problems connecting please contact Alcris
For questions [email protected]
Instructions about using Zoom for our groups:
1.Go to the link https://zoom.us/j/5637388533
2. If you follow the link you may get a question: Do you
want to allow this page to open “zoom.us”? say ALLOW 3.
Then you may get another question:
Join with video? press JOIN WITH VIDEO
4. And then another box titled: Choose one of the
following options. press Join with Computer Audio
5. To check audio and sound go to the bottom left corner
of your screen click on the microphone icon and the
audio to check your selections.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Zoom SMALL GROUP.
The group will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 7 pm on Zoom.
Go to the link https://zoom.us/j/5637388533
We are using the book Sabbath Pause: Seven Weeks of Daily Practices
written by Terry Chapman, a renowned scholar and spiritual director.
The book is available for $9.99 on Kindle.
https://www.amazon.ca/SabbathPause-Terry-
Chapmanebook/dp/B009X0ZAVC. If you are interested contact me
at [email protected] also if you have questions about
Zoom or how to get the book.
There is still time to join the FRIDAY
MORNING Zoom SMALL GROUP
We are using the book: Liturgy of the Ordinary, Sacred
Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren. It
is a light and yet meaningful read; on each chapter
this book looks at something that the author does
during the day -making the bed, brushing her teeth, losing her keys…
from a spiritual perspective. The book is available on Audible and
Kindle (Amazon books) (under $10). If you are interested in joining
us please contact [email protected]. We will discuss
chapter one next week. Here is the link to join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5637388533
Gowns4Homeless is an initiative of Ottawa Inner City Health (OICH) that Parkdale United is supporting. If you would like to help sew gowns please contact Parkdale’s point person Val Hum at [email protected]. OICH is also in desperate need of funds to support the homeless population in this Pandemic crisis. Cheques can be made out to Ottawa Inner City Health Inc. Donations can mailed to 5 Myrand Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5N7. Please phone 613-562-4500 to arrange a drop-off.
COVID-19: MESSAGES FROM OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH: HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF AND
YOUR FAMILY?
To reduce the spread of germs including the flu and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) we recommend that you:
Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have just washed your hands with soap
Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or into your arm, not your hand
If you are a return traveler (including travel to the United States of America) OR have MILD symptoms – you MUST self-isolate. Most people with MILD symptoms will recover at home with no issues. You are helping limit the spread of the virus by staying at home.
Social distancing refers to creating physical distance between ourselves so that we can limit the spread of the virus. Social distancing by all is IMPERATIVE to limit transmission in the community, to protect vulnerable populations and outbreaks in
institutions. We must ‘flatten the curve’ so we don’t see spikes in cases. By this, I mean that we want to slow down transmission of the virus and lessen the number of cases in the community that happen at the same time, so that our health system continues to work properly. Having a sharp increase of cases in a small timeframe will overload our healthcare resources and have more severe impacts on our community. Social distancing is important for everyone at this time, but especially important for our older adult community (55+). Do NOT gather in groups. Practice social distancing.
Social distancing does not mean emotional distancing. Check in with others by phone or other technology. Check in with yourself. It’s ok not to be ok. Please know that help is available, and we encourage you to reach out to Distress Centre of Ottawa to connect with someone at 613-238-3311 if needed.
Case Management and Privacy
We have received many questions from people who feel they are at risk, including many people expressing concern about being in the same location as someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who may have symptoms of COVID-19.
I would like to clarify a few points:
Given the transmission of COVID-19, we are all at risk. Social distancing, proper hand hygiene, not touching your face and self-isolation (when directed) are the best ways to reduce your personal risk at this time.
A close contact of a case of COVID-19, is someone who has lived with, provided care for, or spent longer periods of time with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Case and contact management is a role of public health to help identify who may have been in close contact with a confirmed case. Ottawa Public Health will contact you directly if you have been identified as a close contact.
OPH works closely with each confirmed case of COVID-19 to create a list of close contacts that require follow-up. If you have been contacted by Ottawa Public Health, follow the advice provided to you by the nurse.
Fraud concerns
I have been made aware that certain residents have received a phone call asking for credit card information from Ottawa Public Health (OPH). OPH (or any health unit) will not ask you for credit card information. Do not give your credit card information out if you receive a call or message similar to this. Fraudulent activity during a situation like this is deplorable. I encourage you to report it to Ottawa Police Services.
Gratitude
Thank you to all residents of the City of Ottawa for your ongoing patience and cooperation. We are all in this together, and we need everyone to do their part- whether providing an essential service or staying inside – to be able to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus in our community and protect our health system and loved ones who depend on it.
Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health
