Sermons & Worship Audio

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:…

Worship Leader: Melanie PennerSpeaker: Lori UngerMusic: Geoff Wichert/ Audrey WichertTechnical Team: Alison Li/ Nathaniel PennerUshers: Sherry and David NelliganCoffee Hour Hosts: Tobi and Harold ThiessenActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Order of Service Gathering HymnsVT 669: Soon and Very SoonVT 433: I Believe in God Almighty Welcome Announcements Land acknowledgment Call to worship VT 853 – English Hymn VT 673: Our God in Heaven Giving with Gratitude Children’s time Hymn VT 670: In the Bulb There Is a Flower Congregational Prayer Hymn…

Easter Sunday: Fully Alive in Christ Worship Leader: Bob LoewenSpeaker: Michele RizoliMusic: Jeff Taylor/ Mark AndrewsTechnical Team: Jon Brandt/ Lewis StubbsUshers: Ginny and Herb BuckwalterCoffee Hour Hosts: Virginia Lepp/ Jay ThiessenActivity Period: Laura Giesbrecht Order of ServiceHymn – VT 333 – Low, In the Grave He LayEaster GreetingHymn – VT 346 – Christ the Lord is Risen TodayWelcome & Land AcknowledgementCall to WorshipHymn – VT 352 – This Joyful EastertideScripture – John 20: 1-18Hymn – VT 340 – Lift Your…

2023 04 07 Order of Service, Good Friday evening Entry – with handwashing (Peter & Michele) Prayer of Entry (Luis)Once people are in, and sat down.Loving God, you came among us in a vulnerable human body. With your hands you fed us, healed us, and carried us through stormy seas. And with your body you showed us the true sign of your solidarity, suffering with us and with the poor of the earth. We gather to remember your life among…