Sunday Service - "Heart-Based Living" | Cathy Merchant | August 10, 2025 | CMUC
Canadian Memorial United Church's August 10 Sunday Service is led by Cathy Merchant as she preaches on Luke 12:32-40, non-attachment, and heart-based living in an "Age of Worry." We invite you to light a candle, join the meditations of hearts, and sing along with us wherever you are and however you are able to. Experience uplifting music, inclusive liturgy, and a vibrant community committed to peace, justice, and spiritual growth. Whether you're joining us in person or online, you are welcome here with us in this moment of remembrance, gratitude, and hope. CMUC Order of Service SUMMARY - August 10, 2025 Coordinating Minister: Jeff Rock Minister of Community Life: Cathy Merchant Minister of Children, Youth and Families: Tama Ward Interim Director of Music Ministry: Sabrielle McCurdy Musicians: Gavin Youngash, Ricardo Pequenino, John Bews Singers: Rose McNeil Scripture Reader: Sarah Thomas Introit: “I Am Blessed” Welcome Land Acknowledgement Passing of Peace` Opening Hymn: “Spirit Open My Heart” [MV 79] Words: Ruth Duck, 1994 Music: traditional melody, Ireland; arr. Arthur G. Clyde, 1997 Opening Prayer Lighting of the Christ Candle “Called By Earth And Sky" [MV 135] by Pat Mayberry ©2005 Pat Mayberry CCLI Licenses 11548725 & 20109504 “Turning Over Tables” by John Arndt, David Gungor, Matt Maher & Alex Pappas © 2017 SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia, Be Essential Songs, I Am A Pilgrim Songs CCLI Licenses 11548725 & 20109504 Scripture Reading: Luke 12:32-40 Sermon: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” Anthem: “Age of Worry” Music & Lyrics by John Mayer; Arr: by Martin Lorenz © 2012 Goodium Music Inc Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer Stewardship Moment Announcements “Come Touch Our Hearts” [MV 12] Words: Gordon Light, 2002 Arrangement © 2002 Andrew Donaldson Permission to stream/reprint obtained from ONE LICENSE License A-732941 Benediction Sung Commissioning: “May the Long TIme Sun” by Snatam Khalsa, Carsten Thomas Barkawitz, arr. by Lonnie Delisle Lyrics © Songtrust Ave Stars (**) next to a song indicate a new or long unheard song! ********** After the worship service every Sunday, you are so welcome to join our coffee hour - it's a chance to connect informally with others in the community. Whether you're attending in person or online, there's a coffee hour just for you! If you're joining us online, here's the link to the Zoom videoconference: Click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/732738581 (Meeting ID: 732 738 581) Note: upon entering the videoconference, you'll be muted. If you want the others to hear you, you'll need to unmute yourself (look for the icon at the bottom left of your Zoom window). DONATE: We graciously accept any donations via https://www.canadianmemorial.org/dona... or at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charit.... We are a non-profit organization and your donations are tax deductible. Thank You for your generosity! We are grateful for all of you support Blessings on your week ahead! ********** Canadian Memorial United Church is a member of the United Church of Canada, and we aim to be an open-hearted, open-minded & Affirming Christian community in Vancouver, BC. We acknowledge that we worship on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl’ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. 💙 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Guest Sermon - Jessie Kaur Lehail: • Special Guest Sermon | Jessie Kaur Lehail ... Saint Honesty (2025 Edition By Request): • Saint Honesty (Sara Bareilles) (2025 ver. ... All-Music Sunday 2025: https://youtube.com/live/r2UfICfA4oM 🚀 STAY IN THE LOOP: 👉 Website: https://www.canadianmemorial.org/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CanadaMe... 👉 Facebook: / canadianmemorialunitedchurch 👉 Instagram: / canadianmemorialunitedchurch 👉 Twitter: / cdnmemorial #canadianmemorialunitedchurch #unitedchurchofcanada #sundayservice
