GANDER PASTORAL CHARGE

Benton Gander Glenwood-Appleton

Ministers: The People of the Congregation

The Rev. Stephanie McClellan

Ms. Sharon Earle-Marshall

Organist: Karen Nevin

Choir: Handbell Choir, directed by Douglas Nevin

SUNDAY WORSHIP

October 23, 2005 - 11:00 a.m.

Conducted by the United Church Women

At the call of Jesus Christ, we, the people

of Fraser Road United Church, seek to:

Welcome all;

Strengthen one another;

Nurture each other in faith;

Prepare and direct our people into God's world for service.

*Please stand as you are able.

WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE

*Organ Prelude

*Procession of Word and Light

*Greeting

The grace of our Saviour Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit,

be with you all.

And also with you.

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you.

LIFE AND WORK OF THE CONGREGATION

*Introit: "Walk with Me" (x2) (VU #649)

Walk with me, I will walk with you

and build the land that God has planned

where love shines through.

*Call to Worship:

God has given us this beautiful earth,

all that grows, all that lives upon it.

Thanks be to God.

God has given us breath to live and spirit to sing.

Thanks be to God.

God has gathered us into a community of care and worship.

Let us worship God with love, thanksgiving, and praise.

*Hymn: "Worship the Lord" #401

Prayer of Confession:

Gracious God, as people called to be your presence in the world,

we search our hearts, and ask your forgiveness:

for opportunities not taken, for care not given,

forgive us, we pray,

for sorrow not shared, for joy not celebrated,

forgive us, we pray,

for love not offered, forgiveness not extended,

forgive us, we pray,

for those failings we cannot speak aloud,

forgive us, we pray.

Gracious God, we seek your healing grace, and ask forgiveness in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Words of Assurance:

Hear the good news of Jesus Christ: We are forgiven, we are loved, we are set free.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

*Acclamation: Halle, halle, hallelujah (x3)

Hallelujah, hallelujah.

Ministry of Music Imagine, by John Lennon

Theme Conversation

Hymn: "It Only Takes a Spark" #289

SERVICE OF THE WORD

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 104 (Part 2, p.827 VU)

Message: "Seasons Speak"

*Hymn: "This is God's Wondrous World" #296

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Presentation of Offering

Offertory Ministry of Music Everything Is Beautiful, arr. D. Nevin

*Doxology (sung):

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God all creatures high and low;

Give thanks to God in love made known;

Creator, Word and Spirit One.

*Prayer of Dedication (in unison):

Graciously you have given to us, O God;

graciously we return your gifts and ask you to bless them.

The gifts of money, may we use wisely;

the gifts of skill and talent, may we use creatively and compassionately;

the gift of time, may we use carefully;

the gift of faith, may we use joyfully.

This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, your gift to our world. Amen.

Prayers of the People

The Lord's Prayer

WE GO FORTH IN JOY

*Hymn: "O Lord, My God" #238

Commissioning and Benediction

Musical Postlude

Resources used in this service:

Voices United; Gathering 2005 Summer, Autumn

This Week in Prayer:

Please pray for the delegates to West District and the work they do at the meetings this weekend.

Welcome to all of you, members and visitors, who have gathered to worship this day. May this holy time bring you fellowship with God and neighbour, and many blessings. We invite visitors to sign our guest register, and please, do come and worship with us again when you are in our area.

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY - OCTOBER 30^th

Gander 11:00 a.m. Baptism

Glenwood 5:00 p.m. Potluck/ 7:00 p.m. Baptism Service

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• •Today - regular classes. Nursery facilities in church basement.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Mon. 24^th., Parents 'n Tots, 10:00 - 11:45 a.m., C.Hall Aud.

Women's Time Out, 1:30 -4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Beavers, 6-7:15 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Cubs, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.

Tues., 25^th., Lectionary Study, 10-11 a.m., C.H. Parlour

Outreach Committee, 7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Kid's Sign Choir, 3:30-4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Adult Sign Choir, 6:30-7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m. C. Sanctuary

(for further info call Doug Nevin - 256-4002) A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)

Wed. 26^th., Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Men's Fellowship, noon to 1:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour. All men

of the congregation are invited to bring your lunch, and also

enjoy a time of fellowship, and discussion.

Finance Committee, 7:00 p.m., C. Bsmt. Pre-K & K Rm.

Mens' Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m., C. Sanct.

Senior Choir Practice, 8:00 p.m.., C. Sanct.

Guatemala Team Youth Dances, 7- p.m.

and 9:30 - 11 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Thurs., 27^th TOPS, 12:30-1:30 p.m.., C.H. Youth Room

Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Guitar Group, 7:30 p.m., Church Basement

TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Fri . 28^th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

Sat. 29^th., Social Club, 8:00 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Guatemala Mission Team, 7:30 p.m., SS Rm. 2, 3 & 4

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE donations of bulletins today donated by Lester & Trixie Stoyles. in celebration of their 60^th Wedding Anniversary; and in loving memory of HERB MANUEL, from the Manuel Family.

VOTING PRIVILEGES AND CONFIRMATION - the congregation of Fraser Road United will be voting on two important issues before Spring 2006 - the issues are Same-Sex Marriages and the calling of a new Minister. Our National Church requires that only confirmed members can vote on either of these matters. At a meeting on Oct. 17, our Church Council agreed that we would proceed on that basis. It was decided we would make it possible for adherents (non-members) to participate in these votes by presenting the opportunity for them to become members of or have their membership transferred to Fraser Road United Church. Beginning on Sunday, January 8, 2006, and for the following three Sundays, Confirmation Classes will be held in the Church Sanctuary from 2 - 4 p.m. with Confirmation taking place at 7 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 29, 2006.

This will be the only set of Confirmation classes offered for the Pastoral Charge this year. Confirmation age begins with Grade 8 students. If there are candidates from Benton and Glenwood/Appleton, one of the classes will be held in each church.

These important votes will take place sometime after Jan. 29, 2006 with only confirmed members of the congregation being permitted to vote.

NOVEMBER 5 & 6 PHOTO SHOOT The Guatemala Mission Team 2006 is now taking appointments for photo sessions with Wayne Oates. These pictures will be ready before Christmas and Christmas cards are available to be purchased in the package. Appointments start 9 a.m. Saturday morning til 5 p.m. AND again at 1 p.m. til 5 p.m. Sunday. You get a complimentary 8x10 for the $20.00 sitting fee. Call Marilyn Boone at 651-2062. We take pet pictures too!

YOUTH FORUM Survivor Loon Bay Camp 2005 Thursday, Nov. 10^th, 7:00p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 13^th, 3:00 p.m. Ages 12 -17 years. $60 for the entire week. Includes T-shirt, meals and residence. More info on bulletin board by offices or talk to Rev. Steph.

UCW FALL BAZAAR - Saturday, November 5^th at 10:00 a.m. with morning coffee, sales of baked items, crafts and Christmas stockings will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the door, from members or by calling Ruth at 651-2044. Donations from the general congregation will be much appreciated and can be brought to the hall Friday evening November 4^th between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

FIRST UC BENTON

• •Saturday, November 26^th, there will be a Craft & Bake Sale at the community hall in Benton

All proceeds will go towards the building fund and upkeep of the Church.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, Wednesday, October 26^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Pre-K Room of the church basement. All members are requested to attend, if possible.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers are urgently needed for the Finance Committee due to transfers and term expirations. Persons interested in filling a vacancy can call Don at 256-2809.

CAN YOU HELP? The guitar group would like to have a drummer with a snare drum join the group. If anyone is interested, please contact Ken Slaney.

ARE YOU ON PAR? Of course not, because the program has not yet been introduced at our church. You may not be aware, but there have been times, particularly during the summer months, that our church has had to delay payment of current obligations due to the peaks and valleys in regular congregational givings. PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) is a program, administered by the United Church of Canada, that is designed to help eliminate these peaks and valleys. More information about this program will be forthcoming in the following weeks. In the meantime, think about a monthly deduction from your bank account as a convenient way to fulfill your financial commitment to Fraser Road United Church.

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNER will be held on Thursday, November 24 in the church hall. A superb meal is guaranteed. Tickets at $10.00, will be available on or near November 1/05.

QUARTERLY RECEIPTS to the end of SEPTEMBER 2005 will be delivered in the next couple of weeks. Please contact the church office (256-3000) if your address has changed.,

GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM 2006 General donations in support of the Guatemala Mission Team 2006 will be gratefully accepted. Income tax receipts will be issued. Thank you to those who have already contributed.

COMMENTARY ON TODAY'S BIBLE READINGS are printed and available at the back of the Church. Be sure to pick up your copy each week.