Knox United Church
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Minister Emeritus: The Rev. S. Ray Purchase, B.A., M.Div.
Minister of Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care:
The Rev. Dr. John A. Finalyson
Organist: Mr James McNeil
Mission Statement
Because we are loved by God in Jesus Christ (John 3:16), and are recipients of His grace and favour; we are called to proclaim
the Good News of God’s love in the community, in the world, and to future generations.
Knox was established in 1903 as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. In 1925, members of
Knox voted to become a congregation of the newly created United Church of Canada. The building that houses the congregation
was dedicated to the Glory of God on January 30, 1905. Knox has been served by sixteen clergy over the years. Twenty-four
men and one woman nurtured in Knox have entered ministry within the United Church of Canada, with one member continuing her
theological studies at AST at the present time. This congregation is committed to continuing in ministry as we face the challenge
of being faithful Christians in an increasingly secular environment.
We welcome all who worship with us today. A very special welcome is extended to visitors and to those who
are home for the summer holiday. We trust that this hour of praise and fellowship will inspire and bless you. Please introduce
yourself to an usher, and please enter your name in our Guest Book so that we might have a permanent record of your visit.
Services return to 11:00 am on Sunday, September 2, 2007
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The church office is closed for the summer. In case of emergency inquiries may be directed to David Price,
Chair of Executive Council, at 849-7037 or any member of Session. Non emergency messages may be left on the answering machine
as Sharon will be checking a couple of times a week.
Sept.2: Return to 11:00 am worship
The Order of Service
** Indicates STAND for those who are able
THE PEOPLE OF GOD GATHER TO WORSHIP
The Prelude
** The Entrance of Choir and Worship Leader
**The Call to Worship
**The Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all people here below
Praise God above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
The Confessional Prayer of Approach
The Assurance of Pardon
The Response: THANKS BE TO GOD!
Welcome and Announcements
WE HEAR AND MEDITATE ON GOD’S WORD TO US
**The Hymn
The Scriptures
(The Ministry of Music)
The Meditation on the Word
**The Hymn
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S LOVE FOR US
The Prayers and the Lord’s Prayer
The Presentation and Dedication of our Offerings
The Hymn of Dedication:
We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
In grateful devotion our tribute we bring
We lay it before You; we praise and adore You,
We bless Your Holy Name, glad praises we sing.
The Prayer of Dedication
**The Hymn
**The Commissioning
**The Benediction
**Three-fold Amen
The Postlude
