GANDER PASTORAL CHARGE

Benton Gander Glenwood-Appleton

Ministers: The People of the Congregation

The Rev. Stephanie McClellan

Ms. Sharon Earle-Marshall

Organist & Choir Director: Karen Nevin

Choir: Senior Choir

Sunday Worship - February 5, 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 {Responsively}

The peace of Christ be with you . .

AND ALSO WITH YOU.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND WORK

* INTROIT: #412 VU: This Is The Day [vs.1]

This is the day, this is the day

that our God has made, that our God has made;

we will rejoice, we will rejoice,

and be glad in it, and be glad in it.

This is the day that our God has made,

we will rejoice and be glad in it.

This is the day, this is the day

that our God has made.

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive)

The church is not a building, nor an institution;

the church is people: called by God, to follow Jesus and service the world, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
With expectant hearts, we the church are now called to this time and place, to be strengthened, challenged, comforted, and encouraged. Come, let us worship God!

* OPENING PRAYER (in unison):

Dear God, help us do the things we should,
to be to others kind and good
in all we do and all we say
to grow more loving everyday. Amen.

* HYMN: Amazing Grace #266

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison):
Holy and Uncontainable God,
for trying to contain you, forgive us.
Loving and limitless God,
for trying to limit you, forgive us.
Gracious and boundless God,
for trying to bind you, forgive us.
Sometimes we are foolish enough to believe that it is to our advantage to reduce you to something we can comprehend. Forgive us, Almighty God. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

* RESPONSE: Halle, Halle, Halle

Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x3)

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

SERVICE OF THE WORD

FIRST READING: Isaiah 40:21-31

Those who wait upon God shall renew their strength.

RESPONSE VU p. 808, Psalm 41, vs. 1 (stay seated)

'And I will raise you up on eagle's wings, (x2)

bear you on the breath of dawn,

make you to shine like the sun,

and hold you in the palm of my hand.'

RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 147 (VU p. 868-9, Part 1)

God heals the broken-hearted.

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Love Unknown

GOSPEL READING: Mark 1:29-39

Simon's mother-in-law and many others healed.

REFLECTION

OFFERTORY INVITATION

PRESENTATION OF OFFERING

OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC We Give Thanks O Lord

*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):

We wait upon you God. We rely on your promises of strength, courage, and endurance. In thanksgiving for your gifts, we dedicate these gifts to you now. Amen.

SERVICE OF THE TABLE

* COMMUNION HYMN: As We Gather #457

What does Communion mean?

Communion means to be "together with".

And who are we with in Communion?

We are with God and with each other.

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to God.

Let us give thanks to God.

It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Why do we give thanks and praise at this table?

We give thanks . . . together we give you praise.

O, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, (sung)

O God of power and might,

all earth and heaven and sky above

sing "Glory be to God!"

Hosanna in the highest Heav'n!

Creation sing your praise!

Blessed is the One who comes from God!

Hosanna and amen!

Why do we eat bread at this table?

Why do we drink from the cup at this table?

We eat bread . . . you drink it, remember me."

What do we remember at this table?

We remember Jesus' love . . . mystery of our faith:

O, Christ has died! (sung)

And Christ is ris~en!

Christ will come again!

Why do we pray for the bread and the cup?

We pray so that . . . and to all the world.

Amen! Amen! Amen! Amen! (sung)

Hosanna and Amen!

For whom do we pray at this table?

We pray for God's world.

Prayers of the People

The Lord's Prayer

Breaking of the Bread and Filling of the Cup

Prayer After Communion (in unison)

Because the broken bread has meant our healing, because the outpoured cup has meant our life, because our common sharing has meant the communion of our souls, and because we have here been graced by your presence, God, we give you thanks and pray that our lives may be renewed in the life and the love of Jesus Christ. Amen.

WE GO FORTH IN PRAISE

* HYMN: Sent Forth By God's Blessing #481

*COMMISSIONING (responsive):

We came, ordinary, plain, familiar.

We go, transformed, healed, empowered.

We came, apathetic, tired, out of habit.

We go, energized, Spirit-filled, with a passion.

We came, impoverished, marginalized, ignored.

We go, gifted with grace, embraced in the centre of God's heart, equipped to co-create God's reign.

We came as individuals.

We go as a community of faith in thanksgiving.

* BENEDICTION #964 VU: Go Now In Peace (x2)

MUSICAL POSTLUDE

RESOURCES USED IN THIS SERVICE:

Voices United; Gathering 2005-2006 Advent/Christmas/Epiphany; Touch Holiness

THIS WEEK IN PRAYER

We pray for our Church today as we meet as a congregation in our Annual Congregational meeting to make decisions looking to our future.

Stewardship Second 2006

When we are generous, we most clearly reflect the image of God in which we are created. -Barbara Fullerton

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 Today - February 5, 2006

Gander 11:00 a.m. Communion/All Ages Service

Golden Legion Manor 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood/Appleton 7:00 p.m. Communion

Worship next Sunday - February 12, 2006

Gander 11:00 a.m.

Benton 2:00 p.m.

Glenwood/Appleton 7:00 p.m. Hymn Sing/Bible Study

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• •NO regular classes. Nursery facilities in church basement.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Sun. 5^th., COFFEE HOUR in the church hall following worship,

followed by ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.

Mon. 6^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

Guatemala Mission Team, 8:00 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., 7^th, 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

UCW Genesis Unit, 8:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Lectionary Study, 10-11 a.m., C.H. Parlour

Coffee With The Minister, 4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Handbell practice, 6:30 p.m., Church Sanctuary

Christian Development, 7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)

Wed. 8^th., 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.

Social Club Bean Supper, C.Hall Aud.

Labyrinth, NOT available

Thurs., 9^th 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 . 10^th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

THE CONFIRMATION COMMUNION CELEBRATION 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.

PRE-AUTHORIZED REMITTANCE (P.A.R.) Remember the question raised in our last fall's bulletins that asked: "Are you on PAR?" Well now is the time to get on "PAR"!

" PAR" is an acronym for Pre-Authorized Remittance, a program offered through our National Church office that allows people to support their church through an automatic monthly withdrawal from their bank account or through credit card. Funds collected are forwarded to the local church on the 20^th of each month for credit to your record of contributions at the church.

You do not pay any administration costs, but the congregation pays 50 cents per person per month for bank withdrawals and $2.65 for VISA and $2.80 for Master Card.

How do you get involved? Simply by following these simple instructions:

. Decide how much per month you wish to give to local, M&S and other.

. Fill out the Authorization Card (copies are in the pews) and attach a sample cheque marked "Sample" or "Void".

. Return the completed cards through the collection plate or drop them off at the church office.

PAR offers several advantages to contributors:

. You assure regular support to the church in the amount you chose.

. Continued support to the church and the M& S fund even when you are away.

. You avoid "catch up" periods in your givings.

PAR offers advantages to Fraser Road:

. The church receives regular, dependable flow of contributions.

. A reduction in paperwork and bookkeeping.

. Lessens the use of overdraft protection at the bank.

The Finance Committee has decided to implement PAR effective March 1, 2006 if there is interest shown by the congregation. Authorization Cards will be placed in the pews for the whole of February. We would like at least 90 persons to sign up to cover the registration cost of $45.00. Please give this program your prayerful consideration!

SEEDS OF CHANGE WORKSHOP at Gambo UC to explore the national Faith Formation Resource -- Seeds of Change. For anyone on our Pastoral Charge who is interested in attending the date is Monday, February 20th at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please call the church office and advise if you are attending so we can know numbers.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 5, 2006 following Coffee Hour today. 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. 14^th 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).

FOR YOUR INFO

. Transportation to and from church services is available. Please call 256-3610.

. Tapes of all church services (funerals) are available to anyone who would like a borrow, or have a copy.

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.

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) 4^th ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW & SILENT AUCTION - THURSDAY, Feb. 16^th. 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.

SPIRIT CONNECTION every week - Sunday nights on VISION TV - 10:00 p.m. Nfld. www.united-church.ca/spirit/

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

2 Kings 5:1-14

Psalm 30 (VU pg. 757)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Gospel: Mark 1:40-45

email: fraseruc@nfld.net

website: www.unitedchurchgander.ca

Fax: 256-4943