THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
GANDER PASTORAL CHARGE
Benton Gander Glenwood-Appleton
Ministers: The People of the Congregation
The Rev. Stephanie McClellan
Sharon Earle-Marshall
Organist: Karen Nevin
Choir: Senior
Sunday Worship - October 30, 2005
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.
MUSICAL PRELUDE
* PROCESSION OF THE LIGHT AND WORD
* GREETING
* PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you . .
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
*INTROIT: Praise The Lord With The Sound Of Trumpet
Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet,
praise the Lord with the harp and lute,
praise the Lord with the gentle-sounding flute.
Praise the Lord in the field and forest,
praise the Lord in the city square,
praise the Lord anytime and anywhere.
Praise the Lord in the wind and sunshine,
praise the Lord in the dark of night,
praise the Lord in the rain or
snow or in the morning light.
Praise the Lord in the deepest valley,
praise the Lord on the highest hill,
praise the Lord, never let your voice be still.
*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively):
This is the day that God has made.
It is wonderful to be alive!
What shall we do with this day God has made?
We shall praise God for the gift of life.
How shall we praise God?
We shall tell how much God has done in our lives.
Is this all there is to praising God?
No, there is much more.
We shall share God's love with others!
*OPENING PRAYER (in unison):
O God you have given us life.
In this time of worship,
open our hearts to your life-giving presence.
Enable us to love you with our hearts, souls, minds, and strength,
and to see you and love you in each other.
We pray in the name and spirit of Jesus our Christ. Amen.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
* BAPTISMAL HYMN: I Am The Light Of The World #87
DIALOGUE
The sacrament of baptism
proclaims and celebrates the grace of God.
By water and the Spirit,
we are called, claimed, and commissioned:
we are called God's own,
welcomed as children of God;
we are claimed by Christ,
united with Christ,
united with one another and the Christian community
of every time and place;
we are commissioned to Christ's ministry
of love, peace, and justice,
and strengthened by the Holy Spirit
for the work of the church in the world.
PRESENTATION OF CHILDREN
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: A New Creed #918
We are not alone, we live in God's world.
We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus,
the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the church:
to celebrate God's presence,
to live with respect in creation,
to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death,
in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God.
* CONGREGATIONAL PLEDGE
As a baptized and baptizing church,
we commit ourselves
to support and uphold you
within the community of faith.
May God grant us all
the grace to live out our baptism.
PROFESSION OF FAITH
BLESSING OF THE WATER
We are a people of the water!
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
In Noah's time, God, Our Creator, flooded the earth with cleansing water.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Our ancestors in faith were led from slavery in Egypt through the waters of the Red Sea to new lives of freedom.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Jesus Christ came offering living water to refresh and renew people's dry and parched spirits.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
God's love and grace was shown in Jesus' own baptism. As he rose for the water, God's own voice was heard to proclaim, "This is my beloved
child with whom I am well-pleased." Through the waters of baptism, God says the same to us. (pour water)
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Love, like a rain shower,
awakens the sleeping seed within the soul
and lures it to blossom.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Love, like a wading pool, inspires the delight of children, jumping, splashing, spraying each other, shivering with wet joy.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Love, like a hot shower after a long day's work, cleanses us, reawakens us.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Love, like little drops, drips from fingertips to forehead.
Through baptism, the incredible family of faith makes room for one more.
THE BAPTISM
. . . I baptize you . . . the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
. . . with the sign . . . Christ's forever.
All: Amen
LAYING ON OF HANDS
. . . may the Holy Spirit . . .days of your life.
All: Amen.
WELCOME BY THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
RESPONSE: Halle, Halle, Halle
Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x2)
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
PRESENTATION OF THE LIGHT:
BLESSING
PRAYER
AS CHILDREN LEAVE SING
Halle, Halle, Halle
Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x2)
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
SERVICE OF THE WORD
RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 107, (VU p. 831-832, Pts 1 & 4)
MINISTRY OF MUSIC "It's Glory Time!"
EPISTLE READING: 1 Thessalonians 2
REFLECTION
*HYMN: The Church Of Christ In Every Age #601
PRESENTATION OF OFFERING
OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC As The Deer Pants for the Water
*DOXOLOGY #540VU
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION OF GIFTS AND SELF (in unison):
God of life and love, from whose heart we are born, help us share your love as we reach out to others with our gifts. Enlarge our vision to include our neighbours, not only in Canada, but around the world. May our gifts bring healing, forgiveness, and justice. We pray in the name and love of Jesus our Christ. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD'S PRAYER
WE GO FORTH IN JOY
*HYMN: Blest Be The Tie That Binds #602
BLESSING & BENEDICTION
MUSICAL POSTLUDE
RESOURCES USED IN THIS SERVICE:
Voices United; UCC bulletin 39-05;Touch Holiness
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Please pray for safety for our little ones who are enjoying the Hallowe'en ritual. May the spirit of generosity and caring win over the spirit of greed
and ingratitude.
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 - NOVEMBER 6th
Gander 11:00 a.m. Communion
Nightingale Manor 3:00 p.m.
Glenwood 7:00 p.m. Communion
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTSToday - regular classes. Nursery facilities in church basement.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sun. 30th., COFFEE HOUR, in church hall following worship.
ALL WELCOME!
Mon. 31st., 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, NOT MEETING
Cubs, NOT MEETING
Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Tues., 1st., Lectionary Study, 10-11 a.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)
U.C.W. Genesis Unit, 8:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Wed. 2nd., Men's Fellowship, noon to 1:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour.
Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Mens' Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m., C. Sanct.
Senior Choir Practice, 8:00 p.m.., C. Sanct.
Youth Group, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Thurs., 3rd 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 . 4th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
Sat. 5th., U.C.W. Fall Bazaar, 10:00 a.m. (see below)
Guatemala Mission Team Picture Fund Raiser,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.C. Bsmt. (see below)
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE donations of bulletins in celebration of the baptism of Ethan Allan Gerald CRANE, by grandparents - Allan & Maisie Crane; in loving memory of our little baby boy and brother - BRANDON (November 4, 1992). Love Mom, Dad, Krista & Ashley; in loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother - LILLY WOOLFREY, who passed away October 28, 2000, by her children & grandchildren; and in celebration of the graduation of our grandson, DAVID DALLEY, who graduated from Dalhousie University on October 16th. Congratulations from Jack & Frances Fox.
TODAY WE RECEIVE through the Sacrament of Baptism into the Church of Christ, and into Fraser Road United Church Family: Ethan Allan Gerald CRANE, infant son of Christopher CRANE & Wanda WELLS. We extend our congratulations to the Crane and Wells families. Please join us in the hall following worship for the cutting of the baptism cake, and a time of fellowship.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC, sponsored by the Guatemala Mission Team 2006, will be held this morning in the church hall following worship. Please drop a donation into the box provided. Thank you for your support.
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 Sunday, January 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.
These important votes will take place sometime after Jan. 29, 2006 with only confirmed members of the congregation being permitted to vote.
LECTIONARY STUDY for Tuesday, November 8th has been cancelled for that week only.
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. 10th, 7:00p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 13th, 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 5th 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 4th between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
FIRST UC BENTON
All proceeds from these events will go towards the building fund and upkeep of the Church.
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNER will be held on Thursday, November 24. Take out at 4:15 p.m., eat in at 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Donation of canned peas, cranberry sauce and vegetables are welcomed. Men of the congregation are required throughout the day on Nov. 24th, starting at 8:30 a.m. For tickets $10. call Don 256-2809, Jim 256-7449, or Geof 424-6730.
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.
CHURCH ENVELOPES If you would like to receive church envelopes, or discontinue receiving them, you can make arrangements by calling 256-3000.
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.
CHORAL WORKSHOP Saturday, November 5 at Central United Church, Newville, Herring Neck Pastoral Charge, New World Island, led by Sid Woolfrey. TIME: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No charge! Come one! Come all! Bring an instrument if you have one. Meal will be Pot Luck - so bring a dish.
JUST A REMINDER The Board of Fraser Road United Church endeavours to make the building a scent-free environment. Please respect the health of those who are adversely affected by scents of any kind.
MEN'S NIGHT OUT The Salvation Army Gander Corps, on November 12, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. Special Guest: Major Renee Loveless. Please call General Office at 256-8474 by Nov. 8 if you plan to attend.
KIWANIS CLUB OF GANDER - ANNUAL FUND RAISER DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION Saturday, November 5th, at the Albatross Hotel, featuring local entertainment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost $25. For tickets call 256-3071, 256-8665, 256-2576, 256-3699 or 256-3796. Supporting the Active Schools Initiative
SPIRIT CONNECTION every week - Sunday nights on VISION TV - 10:00 p.m. Nfld. Tonight: Faith and Popular Culture www.united-church.ca/spirit/
AL-ANON/ALATEEN FAMILY GROUPS If someone else's drinking is bothering you, maybe Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups can help you. For more information, please call our office number at 256-2254 or 256-3282 WE APPRECIATE YOUR LETTING US KNOW
WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND
IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL
Next Week's Readings
Psalm 78:1-7 (VU 792)
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 3
email: fraseruc@nfld.net
website: www.unitedchurchgander.ca
Marion Duffitt - Newsletter Reporter 651-3189