41A – Sunday 9A

40A - Trinity Sunday — 42A - Sunday 10A
 
PSALM 46
God is our refuge and protection;
from ancient times a help in trouble.
So, we will not be afraid though the earth changes
or the mountains tumble into the sea.
Its waters roar and foam;
the mountains quake at its raging.
A river and its tributaries cause rejoicing in the city of God;
the holy dwelling place of the Most High.
God is in her midst – she will not totter;
God will help her at dawn.
Nations rage and kingdoms tremble;
God speaks – the earth melts!
The LORD of Hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Come, see the works of the LORD;
astonishing deeds in the world –
putting and end to wars to the ends of the earth;
breaking the bow, shattering the spear,
and burning the war wagons with fire.
Be still and observe, for I am God;
I am exalted among the nations, exalted throughout the earth.
The LORD of Hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.

OFFERING
Gracious God,
we bring our gifts with hopeful and faithful spirits.
Bless the offering of these gifts and our lives
to serve you in serving others
In Jesus’ name. Amen

A CREATIVE MOMENT 
The story that emerges from Genesis 6:9-22, 7:24, 8;14-19 might beg the question, “Where is God in a natural disaster?”
Using the draped blue and brown cloths from last week, symbolising the waters and the dry land, add a sprig of olive branch ? or a representation of one if the real thing is not readaily available.

Blessed are you, O Lord, our God
sovereign of all that is,
our refuge and strength.
Be a very present help to those we name
on our lips and in the silence of our hearts,
in their joy, weakness, loneliness and grief;
and those whose troubles are known only to you;
that together we may know your peace …

         (The Prayers of the People continue)