THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
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
Sunday Worship - January 22, 2006
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.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND WORK
* INTROIT: I Feel The Winds Of God Today (# 625VU)
I feel the winds of God today;
today my sail I lift,
though heavy oft with drenching spray
and torn with many a rift;
if hope but light the water's crest,
and Christ my bark will use,
I'll seek the seas at his behest,
and brave another cruise.
CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive):
Through human lips
CHRIST IS SPEAKING.
Though human hands
CHRIST IS HEALING.
Through our hearts
CHRIST IS LOVING.
Through us all
CHRIST IS WORKING.
So, behold the truth Christ is here in and amongst us.
LET US WORSHIP GOD!
* OPENING PRAYER (in unison):
God of the Way,
you are the road we travel,
and the sign we follow;
you are bread for the journey,
and the wine of arrival.
Guide us as we follow in your way,
holding on to each other,
reaching out to your beloved world.
And when we stray,
seek us out and find us,
set our feet on the path again,
and lead us safely home.
In the name of Jesus, our Companion, we pray. Amen.
* HYMN: Come To My Heart #661
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison):
Holy and gracious God,
gathered as your people responding to your call,
we confess
the self that is not aware of sinning;
the heart that is too hardened to repent;
the pride that dares not admit it is wrong;
the righteousness that knows no fault;
the callousness that has ceased to care;
the blindness that can see nothing but its own will.
God, in your healing love, forgive us;
through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC What A Wonderful World
THEME CONVERSATION
SERVICE OF THE WORD
FIRST READING: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah calls Ninevah to repent.
RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 62:5-12 (VU p.779)
Be still, my soul, and wait for God.
HYMN: Jesus Calls Us #562 (stay seated)
GOSPEL READING: Mark 1:14-20
Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John.
* HYMN: Jesus, You Have Come To The Lakeshore #563
1 Jesus, you have come to the lakeshore
looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones;
you only asked me to follow humbly.
O Jesus, with your eyes you have searched me,
and while smiling, have spoken my name;
now my boat's left on the shoreline behind me;
by your side I will seek other seas.
2 You know so well my possessions;
my boat carries no gold and no weapons;
- you will find there my nets and labour. R
3 You need my hands, full of caring
through my labours to give others rest,
and constant love that keeps on loving. R
4 You, who have fished other oceans,
ever longed for by souls who are waiting,
my loving friend, as thus you call me. R
REFLECTION
OFFERTORY INVITATION
PRESENTATION OF OFFERING
OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC Jacob's Ladder
*DOXOLOGY #541 VU
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 OF GIFTS AND SELF (in unison):
Holy God,
With these gifts we offer ourselves in answer to your call.
With our hands, Lord, may we work for you.
With our hearts, Lord, may we always be kind.
With our eyes, may we search far and wide for the good you would like us to find.
With our mouths, may we speak loving things.
With our ears, may we hear what is true.
With our minds, may we be wise enough to live our whole lives for you. AMEN.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD'S PRAYER
WE GO FORTH IN PRAISE
*HYMN: One More Step Along The World I Go #639
*BENEDICTION
*MUSICAL POSTLUDE
RESOURCES USED IN THIS SERVICE:
Voices United; Gathering 2005-6, Advent Christmas Epiphany
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Pray for those in the Confirmation Process as they seek to grow in faith and action developing stronger relationships with God and each other.
Stewardship Seconds
Fundraising builds fellowship - stewardship builds faith.
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 - January 29, 2006
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Glenwood 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sun. 22nd. Confirmation Class, 2-4 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Mon. 23rd., Parents 'n Tots, Not Meeting
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., 24th, Kid's Sign Language Choir, 3:30-4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Adult Sign Language Choir, 6:30-7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Lectionary Study, 10-11 a.m., C.H. Parlour
Coffee With The Minister, not meeting
Handbell practice, 6:30 p.m., Church Sanctuary
Outreach Committee, 7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 25th., Men's Fellowship, noon to 1:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour.
Choir practice - Church Sanctuary
Men's Choir, 7:00 p.m. & Senior Choir, 8:00 p.m.
Youth Group, 7-9 p.m., C.Hall Aud.
Labrinth Instruction, not available.
Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Thurs., 26th TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Guitar Group, 7:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Fri . 27th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
THE CONFIRMATION COMMUNION CELEBRATION that was to be held on January 29th will be postponed until February 19th. It will still be an evening service with a celebration lunch following. Please join us for this exciting moment in our church life together. We have 12 confirmands this year! The group will meet this afternoon from 2-4 p.m. and then on the afternoon of Feb. 19th for the final class.
Living Waters by Ian Macdonald - a Lenten Daily Reflections for Lent Resource - will be ordered on February 1. If anyone is interested in ordering please call the church office. This Lent, explore the "river of Christ" flowing through us and for us.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 5, 2006. All members of the congregation are encouraged to attend. Since the Joint Search Committee has, so far, been unsuccessful in finding a new minister you will also be asked, at this meeting to vote on a Pastoral Relations matter.
UCW AFTERNOON TEA, BAKE & BROWN BAG SALE Tuesday, Feb. 14th at 2:30 p.m. Any donations to bake sale or brown bag sale may be brought to the hall, Monday evening from 8-9:30 p.m. For more details or tickets you may contact Jean (651-2632).
NUT ALLERGIES
Did you know? - that several children in our Sunday School have severe nut allergies?
- that several children in our Parents 'n Tots, Scouting groups, etc. also have severe nut allergies?
- that several adults in our congregation have severe nut allergies?
If any of these people come into contact with nuts, or items contaminated with nuts, it could be fatal.
What can we do to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction on our church property?
We would like to make our Church and Hall nut-free. Nut-free means free of nut extracts as well.
Please consider the danger you create when you bring food items containing nuts or nut products to church functions.
Planning a recipe with Graham Wafers? The Co-op brand is guaranteed nut-free, while other brands are labelled, "May have come in contact with nuts."
Need Chocolate? Aero, Kit Kit, Coffee Crisp and Smarties are Share Safe. M&M's and others are not.
GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM FUND-RAISER
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.
GANDER & AREA KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL March 6-10. Venues will be at the Salvation Army Citadel, the United, Anglican and Pentecostal Churches, and the Arts & Culture Center theatre and gallery. This year, for the first time, there will be a Junior and Senior Rose Bowl competition on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Center theatre. The Festival Concerts are on Thursday and Friday evenings at the theatre beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for these concerts are $12.00; Programs are $5.00; Tickets for the morning, afternoon and evening sessions and the Rose Bowl competition are $2.00; Weekly passes are $12.00.
CANADIAN RED CROSS (Gander Branch) 4th ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW & SILENT AUCTION - THURSDAY, Feb. 16th. Auction beginning 6:30 p.m., show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $12, $10 seniors/youth at the A&C Centre. Your support for this very worth while event would be greatly appreciated.
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WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND
IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL
Next Week's Readings
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111 (VU pg. 833)
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28