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July 5, 2026
St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church
Cathy Clark leading Worship
Prelude
Words of Welcome
Call to Worship:
Introit: Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, BP #399
Refrain
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness calling and free,
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
wind, wind on the sea.
You moved on the waters,
you called to the deep,
then you coaxed up the mountains
from the valleys of sleep;
and over the aeons you called to each thing:
wake from your slumbers
and rise on your wings.
Refrain
Opening Prayer
Assurance of Forgiveness
Passing the peace of Christ
Hymn: Spirit of God, descend upon my heart, BP #382
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move.
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
(2)Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
(3) Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame;
The kindling of the heav’n-descended Dove,
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame.
A Word for All Ages
Hymn: Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Jesus, you have come to the lakeshore
looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones,
You only asked me to follow humbly,
Refrain
O Jesus, with your eyes you have searched me,
and while smiling, have spoken my name,
now my boats left on the shore-line behind me,
by your side, I will seek other seas.
You…….. need my hands, full of caring,
Through my labours to give others rest,
and constant love, that keeps on loving,
Refrain
You………. who have fished other oceans;
Ever longed for by souls who are waiting,
my loving friend, as thus you call me.
Refrain
Prayer for Understanding
Scripture: Mark 4:35–41, read by Diane McKinzey
Reflection: Will Your Paddle Hold?
Hymn: Will Your Anchor Hold, BP #744
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift and the cables strain,
will your anchor drift or firm remain?
Refrain:
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
fastened to the rock which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love!
Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,
when the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rave and the wild winds blow,
shall the angry waves then your bark o'er flow?
(Refrain)
Will your eyes behold through the morning light
the city of gold and the harbour bright?
Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore,
when life's storms are past forever more?
(Refrain)
Prayers for the World
Invitation to the Offering
Doxology – What Gift Can We Bring, BP # 798
This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can convey it, the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise!
Prayer over the Gifts
The Sacrament of Holy Communion & Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation: Jesus said: “I am the bread of life.
Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty….anyone who comes to me I will never drive away.”
As we prepare to celebrate the joyful feast together as the family of God, know this:
This is not a Presbyterian table; not a St Mark’s table;
This is Jesus’ table.
Therefore, anyone who trusts Jesus as their Lord is welcome to participate, anyone who trusts in him.
Communion Hymn: Remember Me, melody of The Water Is Wide
Remember me…. in bread and wine
Whene'er you share this meal of mine.
I gave my life to set you free.
With thanks and praise… remember me.
(2) Remember me…. in all you do,
For I'm alive! I walk with you.
I was, I am, and I shall be.
O church I love…. remember me.
(3) Our God, we hear!..... We're called and freed!
Your Spirit gives us memory.
Now send us out that we may share
Your love's great sto----ry everywhere.
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
Minister: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Minister: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
God of all majesty, Creator of all that is, we praise you for we are, each and every one of us, made in your image.
Lord, you who have given us breath, have also given us liberty in Christ Jesus because we are your precious children, destined to be joint heirs with him in your heavenly kingdom. We worship and adore you.
You weave together the bright and dark threads of lives into vivid tapestries drawing us ever closer to you. You hold our futures in the gentle palm of your hand and we love you.
We come to you now that you may nourish our souls, that you may wash us clean, that we who hunger and thirst to know you more may find all that we seek in you.
Minister: We cannot fully comprehend the perfect covenant of love you have made with us, sealed by the blood of the Lamb, our Lord Jesus Christ,
ALL: Who by living, loves beyond measure
Who by dying, sets us free
Who in death, carried our sins from us
And who in rising gives us life and hope and joy, abundant and free.
Minister: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
ALL: Hosanna in the highest.
And so God, Creator of the galaxies, we honour you, we offer you unbroken praise for you are the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the very source of our lives. You created us to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, to give ourselves completely to your service. We find ourselves now at the foot of the cross where we stand in awe of your radiance and we rejoice, Lord, for you fill all things with your blessings. Multitudes of saints stand before you at the throne of grace, believers who have died and those yet to be born, beholding the glory of your presence.
Minister: We join with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we proclaim the mystery of the faith:
ALL: Christ has died. Christ is Risen. Christ will come again.
And so it is with humble hearts we pray;
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and these gifts of bread and wine,
That they may be for us the Communion of the body and blood of Christ.
And now, to the only God our Saviour, we pray with the words that Jesus himself taught us to pray together,
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 lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
Forever and ever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread
The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread,
And after giving thanks to God, he broke it and said,
“This is my body, which is given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way, he took the cup after supper, saying,
“This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood.
Whenever you drink it, do it in remembrance of me”.
And as St. Paul tells us:
“Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup,
You proclaim the Lord’s death, until he comes”.
The Communion
These are the gifts of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
Prayer of Consecration
Let us pray.
Holy God, giver of life, you prepared a table before us, led us to it, and fed us abundantly. Lord, in deep gratitude for this moment, this meal, and these people we give ourselves to you. Heal us, strengthen us with courage and take us out to live as changed people because we have shared the living bread and cannot remain the same. Ask much of us, expect much from us, enable much by us, encourage many through us. May we always respond to you with hearts made ready, eyes made open, hands made strong and feet made willing to do your will in this place and in all the places to which you call us. Send us out, Lord, with tender-heartedness to touch an ordinary world with the promise of your love. In the perfect name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Benediction
Sung Benediction: melody of Praise My Soul the King of Heaven
May God's love remain upon you,
and your faithfulness repay
with a peace the world can't give you,
neither shall it take away!
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
glorify the Lord this day!
St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church
Cathy Clark leading Worship
Prelude
Words of Welcome
Call to Worship:
Introit: Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, BP #399
Refrain
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness calling and free,
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
wind, wind on the sea.
You moved on the waters,
you called to the deep,
then you coaxed up the mountains
from the valleys of sleep;
and over the aeons you called to each thing:
wake from your slumbers
and rise on your wings.
Refrain
Opening Prayer
Assurance of Forgiveness
Passing the peace of Christ
Hymn: Spirit of God, descend upon my heart, BP #382
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move.
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
(2)Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
(3) Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame;
The kindling of the heav’n-descended Dove,
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame.
A Word for All Ages
Hymn: Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Jesus, you have come to the lakeshore
looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones,
You only asked me to follow humbly,
Refrain
O Jesus, with your eyes you have searched me,
and while smiling, have spoken my name,
now my boats left on the shore-line behind me,
by your side, I will seek other seas.
You…….. need my hands, full of caring,
Through my labours to give others rest,
and constant love, that keeps on loving,
Refrain
You………. who have fished other oceans;
Ever longed for by souls who are waiting,
my loving friend, as thus you call me.
Refrain
Prayer for Understanding
Scripture: Mark 4:35–41, read by Diane McKinzey
Reflection: Will Your Paddle Hold?
Hymn: Will Your Anchor Hold, BP #744
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift and the cables strain,
will your anchor drift or firm remain?
Refrain:
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
fastened to the rock which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love!
Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,
when the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rave and the wild winds blow,
shall the angry waves then your bark o'er flow?
(Refrain)
Will your eyes behold through the morning light
the city of gold and the harbour bright?
Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore,
when life's storms are past forever more?
(Refrain)
Prayers for the World
Invitation to the Offering
Doxology – What Gift Can We Bring, BP # 798
This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can convey it, the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise!
Prayer over the Gifts
The Sacrament of Holy Communion & Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation: Jesus said: “I am the bread of life.
Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty….anyone who comes to me I will never drive away.”
As we prepare to celebrate the joyful feast together as the family of God, know this:
This is not a Presbyterian table; not a St Mark’s table;
This is Jesus’ table.
Therefore, anyone who trusts Jesus as their Lord is welcome to participate, anyone who trusts in him.
Communion Hymn: Remember Me, melody of The Water Is Wide
Remember me…. in bread and wine
Whene'er you share this meal of mine.
I gave my life to set you free.
With thanks and praise… remember me.
(2) Remember me…. in all you do,
For I'm alive! I walk with you.
I was, I am, and I shall be.
O church I love…. remember me.
(3) Our God, we hear!..... We're called and freed!
Your Spirit gives us memory.
Now send us out that we may share
Your love's great sto----ry everywhere.
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
Minister: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Minister: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
God of all majesty, Creator of all that is, we praise you for we are, each and every one of us, made in your image.
Lord, you who have given us breath, have also given us liberty in Christ Jesus because we are your precious children, destined to be joint heirs with him in your heavenly kingdom. We worship and adore you.
You weave together the bright and dark threads of lives into vivid tapestries drawing us ever closer to you. You hold our futures in the gentle palm of your hand and we love you.
We come to you now that you may nourish our souls, that you may wash us clean, that we who hunger and thirst to know you more may find all that we seek in you.
Minister: We cannot fully comprehend the perfect covenant of love you have made with us, sealed by the blood of the Lamb, our Lord Jesus Christ,
ALL: Who by living, loves beyond measure
Who by dying, sets us free
Who in death, carried our sins from us
And who in rising gives us life and hope and joy, abundant and free.
Minister: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
ALL: Hosanna in the highest.
And so God, Creator of the galaxies, we honour you, we offer you unbroken praise for you are the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the very source of our lives. You created us to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, to give ourselves completely to your service. We find ourselves now at the foot of the cross where we stand in awe of your radiance and we rejoice, Lord, for you fill all things with your blessings. Multitudes of saints stand before you at the throne of grace, believers who have died and those yet to be born, beholding the glory of your presence.
Minister: We join with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we proclaim the mystery of the faith:
ALL: Christ has died. Christ is Risen. Christ will come again.
And so it is with humble hearts we pray;
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and these gifts of bread and wine,
That they may be for us the Communion of the body and blood of Christ.
And now, to the only God our Saviour, we pray with the words that Jesus himself taught us to pray together,
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 lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
Forever and ever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread
The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread,
And after giving thanks to God, he broke it and said,
“This is my body, which is given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way, he took the cup after supper, saying,
“This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood.
Whenever you drink it, do it in remembrance of me”.
And as St. Paul tells us:
“Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup,
You proclaim the Lord’s death, until he comes”.
The Communion
These are the gifts of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
Prayer of Consecration
Let us pray.
Holy God, giver of life, you prepared a table before us, led us to it, and fed us abundantly. Lord, in deep gratitude for this moment, this meal, and these people we give ourselves to you. Heal us, strengthen us with courage and take us out to live as changed people because we have shared the living bread and cannot remain the same. Ask much of us, expect much from us, enable much by us, encourage many through us. May we always respond to you with hearts made ready, eyes made open, hands made strong and feet made willing to do your will in this place and in all the places to which you call us. Send us out, Lord, with tender-heartedness to touch an ordinary world with the promise of your love. In the perfect name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Benediction
Sung Benediction: melody of Praise My Soul the King of Heaven
May God's love remain upon you,
and your faithfulness repay
with a peace the world can't give you,
neither shall it take away!
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
glorify the Lord this day!