“If you cannot do St. Andrew’s United Church Great Things; do small things in a Great Way!” June14, 2015

Musical Prelude Beth Josephson Welcome & Announcements Minute for Mission Children’s Time *Passing the Peace *Hymn:“This is God’s Wondrous World” Voices United # 296 Opening our Doors

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill This is God’s wondrous world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is God’s wondrous world; I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, God’s hand the wonders wrought.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill This is God’s wondrous world: the birds their carols raise; the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise. This is God’s wondrous world: God shines in all that’s fair; in the rustling grass or mountain pass. God’s voice speaks everywhere.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill This is God’s wondrous world: O let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is God’s wondrous world: why should my heart be sad? Let voices sing, let the heavens ring: God reigns, let earth be glad!

Invitation to Worship (In Unison) We are individually one voice. We are collectively one congregation. We are one pastoral charge. We are small, almost insignificant in the big picture. Together the contribution of our individual voices If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

our collective congregation, and our pastoral charge allows us to do great things. Let us join our voices with the thousands of others who gather in churches and chapels to sing, to pray, to worship the One who makes all things possible. Let us worship God. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

Joys & Concerns ~ Opening Prayer: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known and from whom no secrets are hidden, we rejoice to be as one in your great human family on earth and in heaven, invited by you into your holy presence, to worship as your people. Opening Hearts

We adore you, Creator God, who has made each of us according to your plan. We come from far and wide, with unease and at great cost, with hope and concern to apply ourselves in whatever way, by large or small contribution to heed your call. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

We bow our hearts and minds in humility, trusting in your faith in us, leaning on your ongoing promise of love. We come to you, conscious of our need of your presence in our lives. Hear now our silent prayers. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

Silent Prayer Lord’s Prayer Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory *Song:“God of Love” (Sung to the Tune of Edelweiss) Opening our Hearts

God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. May our lives do your will, guide and guard us forever. Give us courage to stand for truth, help us care for others. God of love, hear our prayer, bless this offering we bring you. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

*Prayer of Dedication In a world driven by greed and a lust for power; where the material threatens to overwhelm the spiritual; where goodness seems too frail in the face of cruelty, we offer to you our gifts. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

Though individually small and seemingly insignificant, we know that in your hands, great things can be done. Amen If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

*Hymn: Christ is Made the Sure Foundation Voices United # 325 If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the church in one, holy Zion’s help for ever, and its confidence alone.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill To this temple where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts, today; with your faithful loving-kindness hear your servants as they pray, and your fullest benediction shed within its walls always.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Here bestow on all your servants what they ask of you to gain, what they gain from you for ever with the blessed to retain, and hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever three and ever one, one in might, and one in glory, while unending ages run.

Ancient Wisdom: 1 Samuel 15:34 ~ 16:13 *Song Beth Josephson Contemporary Wisdom: Mark 4: Opening our Minds

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Response: Leader:Let us hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All:Thanks be to God. Message: “Nothing too Small to Count.” Evelyn Chambers

Congregational Prayer *Hymn: “Great is thy Faithfulness” Voices United # 288 Opening our Lives

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Great is thy faithfulness, God our Creator there is no shadow of turning with thee; Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Refrain: Great is they faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided – great is they faithfulness, ever to me!

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Refrain: Great is they faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided – great is they faithfulness, ever to me!

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow – wondrous the portion thy blessing provide.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Refrain: Great is they faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided – great is they faithfulness, ever to me!

Sending Forth: In a world where we sometimes feel as small and insignificant as a mustard seed, may we realize our place in God's amazing world. In a world where we sometimes feel out of place, help us to fit like a stone in God's amazing structure of life. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

In a world where we are sometimes too weak on our own, may we find the strength of an ant to pull ourselves up. In a world where we sometimes allow ourselves to get focused on other things, may we remain bound to the amazing love of our God. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

In a world measured by greatness, let us go forth to serve knowing that even the smallest of contributions can lead to great things. If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

*Benediction *Song:“May the Peace of God Be Your Peace” More Voices # 222 If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill May the peace of God be your peace. May the love of God be the love you show. May the joy of God be the joy you know, and may the world that God would see be found in you.

If you cannot do great things; do small things in a great way! Napoleon Hill Postlude Beth Josephson