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: Handbell Choir, directed by Doug Nevin
Sunday Worship - March 5, 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.
WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE
Musical Prelude
*The Procession of Light and Word
*Welcome and Greeting
*Passing the Peace of Christ
The peace of Christ be with you......
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
Life and Work of the Congregation
*Introit: Spirit of the Living God, VU #376
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, move among us all;
make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love:
humble, caring, selfless, sharing.
Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love!
*Call to Worship
God's Spirit calls to our spirits,
inviting us to worship.
God's Spirit calls to our spirits,
inviting us by love.
God's Spirit calls to our spirits,
calling us by name,
calling us to grow in faith,
calling us to be made new.
We come to worship in this season of the Spirit.
Amen.
Opening Prayer
* Hymn: Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song #641
Prayer of Confession (in unison):
Holy One, we confess that our relating to one another is usually more surface than deep, with more pretence than honesty. We want to hide our inner needs and wounds, fears and failings, and so we keep at what we think is safe distance from you and one another. The truth we hide is revealed to others in our attitudes, words and behaviours. Forgive us for trying to keep a false peace when the calling is to a tough love, and a submission to the fire of your gracious refining.
Words of Assurance
* RESPONSE: Halle, Halle, Halle
Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x3)
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Theme Conversation
* Hymn: Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights #108
SERVICE OF THE WORD
First Reading: Genesis 9:8-17
The covenant between God and Noah.
Psalm 25:1-10 (VU p. 752)
Lead me in your truth, O God.
Ministry of Music Theme from the "Fantasie-Impromptu"
Frederic Chopin, arr. by Frances L. Callahan
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-15
The baptism, temptation, and mission of Jesus.
Reflection
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Presentation of Offering
Offertory Ministry of Music
What A Wonderful World, Weiss and Thiele
*Doxology #540 VU
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)
Holy God,
we bring to you the ordinary things of life:
food and drink and money;
and in bringing them we bring ourselves.
Take us and our gifts of money
to do your work in this place and in the world. Amen.
* Hymn: As We Gather at Your Table #457
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
The Spirit of God be with you.
And also with you.
Turn to God, the source of life.
We lift our hearts in prayer.
Let us give thanks.
We offer joyful thanks to God.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Thanks and praise be . . .
praising you along the way:
SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS (sung)
O, Holy, holy, holy Lord,
O God of power and might,
all earth and sea 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!
As we gather . . . .
as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION (sung)
O, Christ has died!
And Christ is ris~en!
Christ will come again!
(In Unison)
Holy Spirit,
unite us at this table and strengthen us
to live the resurrected life of Christ in the world.
Through Christ . . . now and forever.
THE LORD'S PRAYER (sung)
THE GREAT AMEN (sung):
Amen! Amen! Amen! Amen!
Hosanna and Amen!
BREAKING THE BREAD AND FILLING THE CUP
The bread that we break
is our sharing in the life of Christ.
The cup for which we give thanks
is our sharing in the life of Christ.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (in unison):
We give thanks that bread broken brings wholeness;
that wine poured out replenishes;
that time spent with the Risen Christ and one another
is gift and grace. Amen.
THE SENDING FORTH
*Hymn: Breath On Me, Breath Of God #382
*Commissioning and Benediction
Choral Amen
Musical Postlude
Resources Used In This Service: Voices United, Celebrate God's Presence, Gathering L/E/P 2006, 600 Blessing and Prayers, Uniteds Worship Sept 2002
Stewardship Second
Why quibble about whether a tithe should be on gross or net income? God is as concerned with what we do with the other 90 percent of what is really God's anyway! -Barbara Fullerton
This Week In Prayer
We uphold members of our faith community in prayer. We shower the members of our Guatemala Mission Team with sincere prayers that God will go before them and with them as they approach the date of their departure.
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 - March 5, 2006
Gander 11:00 a.m. Communion
7:00 p.m. Communion Service, Nightingale Manor
Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m., Communion
Worship next Sunday - March12, 2006
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Benton 2:00 p.m
Glenwood 7:00 p.m. Bible Study/Hymn Sing
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Regular classes. Nursery facilities in church basement.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Mon. 6th., 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., 7th, Lectionary Study, 10-11 a.m., C.H. Parlour
Kid's Sign Language Choir, 3:30-4:30 p.m., C.H. Par.
Adult Sign Language Choir, 6:30-7:30 p.m., C.H. Par.
Coffee With The Minister, 4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Handbell practice - NOT MEETING
UCW Genesis, 8:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 8th., 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.
Thurs., 9th TOP, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Guitar Group, 7:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Fri . 10th., 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 in 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.
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE a donation of bulletins in loving memory of ANNIE CROWELL, by her family.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is only around the corner - June 26-30, 2006. We need volunteers to form a VBS Committee to get the planning started. If you have the time please contact either Paula King (256-8544) or Kim Cheeks (256-7064).
EMERGING SPIRIT for March will be a Dessert and Trivia Night on the third Sunday of March. More info to come!!
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.
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.
LENTEN CARDS have been placed at the back of the church for those who wish to use them. Your Lenten offerings can also be placed in your regular church envelope under the "other" section.. Please mark it "Lenten Offering".
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.
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 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:23-31 (VU pg. 746, parts 3 & 4)
Romans 4:13-25
Gospel: Mark 8:31-38