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/Choir Director: Karen Nevin

Choir: Senior

Sunday Worship - February 26, 2006 Scout/Guide Service

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.

We Gather as God's People

Musical Prelude

* Procession of the Light and Word

* Greeting

* Passing the Peace of Christ
. . . may the Peace of Christ be with you!
AND ALSO WITH YOU.

Life and Work of the Congregation

*Introit: 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.

*Opening Prayer

* Opening Hymn: Come In, Come In and Sit Down #395

Renewal of Promises (responsive):

Faithful God, bless us as we gather here today; help us all to understand our promise better; teach us to love you more, to love all your people, and to serve our country faithfully. We ask this is the name of Jesus. Whenever you make a promise, consider carefully how important it is and when made, engrave it upon your heart.

On my honour, I promise.
Help us Lord, to keep our word.
To do my best.
Help us Lord, to keep on trying, even when it seems difficult.
To love and serve God.
Help us Lord, to love and serve you as we should, and to know that whatever we have done to displease you, you will still forgive us and love us.
To be true to myself, my God, and my country.
Help us to strive for peace, to obey the laws of our country, use its resource wisely and care about and appreciate its many different peoples.
To love and serve others.
Help us Lord, to be concerned about each other, even if others don't always show concern for us; and help us to be grateful for all we have; and remind us to do a good deed everyday.
And to live by the law laid down by our Founders.
Thank you Lord, for the examples shown to us by Lord and Lady Baden Powell as we worship you for the remembrance of their birthdays. Help us Lord, to be kind and trustworthy, kind and cheerful, considerate and clean, to share with others, and to be wise in the use of our resources. Amen.

Theme Conversation

* Hymn: In The Bulb There Is A Flower #703

Reading: May I grow .....

We Listen For The Word

* Responsive Reading: Psalm 103:1-13 (VU pg. 825)

Ministry of Music A Miracle In Me

Gospel Reading: Mark 2:13-22

* Hymn: Just As I Am #508

Reflection

Response to the WordPresentation of Offering

Offertory Ministry of Music Psalm 113

* Doxology

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):

In the name and in the spirit of Jesus,

we bring our gifts to you, O God.

Help us to give with them

a ready mind,

a willing spirit,

and a joyful heart. Amen.

Presentation of Badges and Award Recognition

Prayers of the People

Hymn - Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
Lord, listen to your children praying,

Lord, send your Spirit in this place;

Lord, listen to your children praying,

send us love, send us power, send us grace!

The Lord's Prayer

The Sending Forth

* Hymn: Jesus Loves Me #365

* Commissioning and Benediction

* Musical Postlude

Resources used in Preparation for Worship:

Springs Of Living Water World Council of Churches Bible Study Guide; Scouting and Guiding Ecumenical Service Planners; Voices United.

Stewardship Second

If you want to know what a person is really like, take notice how he (or she) acts upon losing money. -- New England proverb

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND WORK

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 26, 2006

Gander 11:00 a.m.

Benton 2:00 p.m

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

February 28, 2006 - Strove Tuesday

Worship following Pancake Supper at approx. 6:15 p.m.

Worship next Sunday - March 5, 2006

Gander 11:00 a.m. Communion

Nightingale Manor 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

•ALL AGES WORSHIP - NO Regular classes. Nursery facilities in church basement.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Mon. 27^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.

Guatemala Mission Team, 8:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

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

Tues., 28^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

1st United Scouting Pancake Supper, 5-6:30pm, C.H.

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

Outreach & Social Action, 7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Christian Development, 8:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

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

Wed. 1^st., 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, 7:30-9 p.m., C.Hall Aud.

Labrinth Instruction, 6:30 p.m.. C.H.

Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.

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

Thurs., 2^nd 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 . 3^rd., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

NOTICE OF CONGREGATIONAL MEETING There will be a Congregational Meeting immediately following the Sunday morning worship, March 19, 2006 to decide whether or not same sex marriages will be performed at Fraser Road United Church. There will be a vote by secret ballot and only church members on our church membership roll will be permitted to vote.

NOTE OF THANKS Rev. Stephanie wishes to thank you all for your prayers, cards, calls and gifts that raised her spirits during her recent hospitalization. Thank you for your love and concern. It is wonderful to be back home amongst you!

EMERGING SPIRIT for March will be a Dessert and Trivia Night on the third Sunday of March. More info to come!!

THANK YOU from the UCW for all who supported their Afternoon Tea. The sum of $1546.87 was realized.

CHOIR MEMBERS On Tuesday, February 28^th the UCW will be at Nightingale Manor at 2 p.m. for worship. They would appreciate any choir members who can attend coming and helping with the singing.

ALLERGY ALERT - We are aiming to make our Church Buildings more friendly for those with severe allergies. Please consider the danger you create when you wear any scented products or when you bring food items containing nuts or nut products. WE AIM TO BE SCENT-FREE AND NUT-FREE. Thank you for your attention to this very serious matter.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE Friday, March 3 at 8:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph's R.C. Church. The guest speaker will be Ruth Hunt. ALL ARE WELCOME!

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!

A MESSAGE FROM THE UCW Our Loonie plates have been placed at the back of the church for your participation in this ongoing fund-raiser for the year 2006. By placing your name and envelope number on the plate your contribution will be credited for your church givings for the year 2006, providing you return it by December 31, 2006.

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.

SPIRIT CONNECTION every week - Sunday nights on VISION TV - 10:00 p.m. Nfld. 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

Genesis 9:8-17

Psalm 25:1-10 (VU pg. 752)

1 Peter 3:18-22

Gospel: Mark 1:9-15