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 - April 9, 2006
*Please stand as you are able.
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 Light and Word
(children follow waving Palm branches & masks)
The Jelly Bean Easter Drama
* Introit: This Is The Day
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.
The Drama Continues
* Hymn: Ride On, Ride on In Majesty #127
Prayer of Confession (in unison):
Loving God, we know that we can look to you for help,
yet so often we seek assistance
from less secure and creative sources.
We know that you bless us,
intending that others will be blessed through us,
yet so often we hoard your goodness instead of sharing it.
We know you are gracious,
yet so often we act as though we must earn your love.
We know that you are mysterious beyond our full understanding,
yet so often we try to contain you.
Forgive us, and increase our faith,
that we may trust your promises
and honour you all the days of our lives.
We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
*Passing the Peace of Christ
The peace of Christ be with you......
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
* RESPONSE: Halle, Halle, Halle
Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x3)
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
SERVICE OF THE WORD
* Responsive Reading: Psalm 118 (parts. 1, 3, & 4, VU p. 837)
The stone that the builders rejected.
Ministry of Music Wave The Palms
Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11
Jesus' joyful entry into Jerusalem.
As they approached Jerusalem . . . Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,
"HOSANNA! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our Father David! Hosanna in the highest!"
* Hymn: All Glory, Laud and Honour #122
Reflection
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Life and Work of the Congregation
Invitation to Offering
Presentation of Offering
Offertory Ministry of Music
* Doxology
Praise to our God, wave high the palm.
Praise to Christ Jesus, God's own Son,
Praise to the Spirit now we sing
For in our hearts hosannas ring.
* Prayer of Dedication of Gifts and Self: (in unison)
God, Source of all of our gifts . . .Thank you!
Thank you for sharing life.
Thanks you for sharing love.
Thank you for sharing Christ.
Thank you for this community.
Thank you for the gifts -your gifts, their
gifts, and my gifts.
We ask that you would guide us
in how we might use what we have and
who we are,
that we might share your love with each
other and with your world.
In Christ's name, we pray. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
Prayer for Palm Sunday (in unison):
We praise you, O God,
for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ.
Today he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph
and was proclaimed Messiah and king
by those who spread garments and branches
along his way.
Let these branches be signs of his victory,
and grant that we who carry them
may follow him in the way of the cross,
that, dying and rising with him,
we may enter into your kingdom;
through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
now and forever. Amen.
THE SENDING FORTH
* Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna #123
*Commissioning & Benediction
You are the answer to our questions, O God,
Your insight brings us peace.
You are the answer to our doubts, O God,
Your truth brings us peace.
You are the answer to our lack of faith, O God,
Your presence peacefully secures us.
You are the answer in our life's journey, O God,
Your Way in Jesus Christ leads us
confidently and peacefully forward.
Amen.
Go Now In Peace (sung) VU #964
Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the love of God surround you everywhere,
everywhere you may go.
Musical Postlude
RESOURCES USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THIS WORSHIP SERVICE: Gathering Lent/Easter/Pentecost 2006
Voices United
Stewardship Seconds:
We are all stewards all the time! Take one small step to start celebrating that today!
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 - April 9th
Gander 11:00 a.m. All ages
Benton 2:00 p.m. Communion
Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m.
HOLY WEEK/EASTER SERVICES
April 10 - Holy Monday
Gander 7:00 p.m. Ministerial Ecumenical Worship - St. Martin's Anglican Cathedral
April 13 - Maundy Thursday
Gander 7:00 p.m. (Communion)
April 14 - Good Friday
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Glenwood-Appleton 11:00 a.m.
April 15 - Holy Saturday
Gander 11:30 p.m. Easter Vigil
April 16 - Easter Sunday
Gander 8:00 a.m. Communion
(followed by breakfast in the church hall)
11:00 a.m. All Ages
Glenwood-Appleton 11:00 a.m. Communion
Lakeside Homes 4:00 p.m. Communion
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Mon. 10th., 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., 11th, 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
Handbell practice, 6:30 p.m., Church Sanctuary
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 12th., Men's Fellowship, noon to 1:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour.
Men's Choir, 7:00 p.m., Church Sanctuary
Senior Choir, 8:00 p.m., Church Sanctuary
Youth Group, 7:30-9 p.m., (Outing)
Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Thurs., 13th TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Fri . 14th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
ANNUAL FLIPPER DINNER The Finance Committee is sponsoring our annual Flipper Dinner on April 25, 2006, with takeouts at 4:30 p.m. and eat-ins at 5:00 p.m. Tickets sell for $10.00 and are available by calling: 256-2809, or 256-3619, or 256-7687 or 256-7449.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED! For the Confirmands who asked, I did not forget... Here's your answer! Doxology means - words sung in praise; hymn or verse of praise to God (short) from the Greek for 'words of praise' - Usually has the Trinitarian formula - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Benediction simply means blessing; or words of blessing. Thanks for asking.
EASTER MEMORIALS are now being accepted at the church office. If you would like a memorial acknowledged in the Easter bulletin, please have the info to the office by no later than APRIL 11th. Please get your memorials in early.
GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM 2006 is collecting school supplies - specifically, plain yellow pencils, regular blue bic pens, small pencil sharpeners, crayons (the
big classroom size boxes as well as some
smaller colour packs) NO exercise books please.
ARE YOU ON PAR? The Pre-Authorized Remittance Program is now in place here at Fraser Road. To take advantage of the next automatic account debit date of May 20th, additional par registrations need to be received by the end of this month, when they will be forwarded for processing. You'll find info brochures on bulletin boards.
HOT ROAST BEEF SUPPER Friday, April 28th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Community Hall, Benton. Cost $7.00 coffee, tea, dessert included. Please support this fund-raiser for First United Church - Benton.
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.
FOR YOUR INFO
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.
AN EVENING OF EASTER MUSIC AND DRAMA will be presented at the Salvation Army Citadel on Good Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m., and on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME!
SPIRIT CONNECTION every week - Sunday nights on VISION TV - 10:00 p.m. Nfld. Tonight: Caring for Waters----Four-part Series
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
Easter Sunday
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118 (VU pg. 837, parts 1,2 & 3)
Gospel: John 20:1-18