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: Men's Choir

Sunday Worship - April 30, 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

* INTROIT: #371 VU: 'Open My Eyes, That I May See' [verse 1 &2 only]

Open my eyes, that I may see

glimpses of truth thou hast for me;

place in my hands the wonderful key

that shall unclasp and set me free.

Open my ears, that I may hear

voices of truth thou sendest clear;

and while the wavenotes fall on my ear,

everything false will disappear.

* PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST:

The God of love and peace be with you.....

AND ALSO WITH YOU.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND WORK

* CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively):

In the Easter newness and resurrection of this season,

there is hope.

In the Easter freedom and joy of this season,

there is liberation.

In the Easter alleluias and amens of this season,

there is grace.

Christ is risen.

Alleluia.

Amen.

* OPENING PRAYER

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

* BAPTISMAL HYMN: #450 VU: 'Here At This Font'

DIALOGUE

PRESENTATION OF CHILDREN

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: A New Creed #918

We are not alone, we live in God's world.

We believe in God:

who has created and is creating,

who has come in Jesus,

the Word made flesh,

to reconcile and make new,

who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God.

We are called to be the church:

to celebrate God's presence,

to live with respect in creation,

to love and serve others,

to seek justice and resist evil,

to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,

our judge and our hope.

In life, in death,

in life beyond death,

God is with us.

We are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

* CONGREGATIONAL PLEDGE

Congregation:

As a baptized and baptizing church,

we commit ourselves

to support and uphold you

within the community of faith.

May God grant us all

the grace to live out our baptism.

PROFESSION OF FAITH:

Minister: Desiring the freedom of new life in Christ, do you promise to resist evil and to live in love and justice?

Parents: I do, by the grace of God.

Minister: Do you believe in God, Source of love, in Jesus Christ, Love incarnate, and in the Holy Spirit, love's power?

Parents: I do, by the grace of God.

Minister: Will you join with your brothers and sisters in the mission and ministry of Christ's church?

Parents: I will, God being my helper.

Minister: Will you share with your child the Christian life, and seek to grow with him in faith, hope and love?

Parents: I will, God being my helper.

BLESSING OF THE WATER:

We are a people of the water!
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
In Noah's time, ....... with cleansing water.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Our ancestors in faith were led .............. to new lives of freedom.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Jesus Christ came offering living water to ........... parched spirits.
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
God's love .......................... to us. (pour water)
We worship a God whose love flows through water.
Love, ................. lures it to blossom.

We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Love, ........................... shivering with wet joy.

We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Love, ............................... reawakens us.

We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Love, .............................. makes room for one more.

THE BAPTISM:

........... I baptize you ............ the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

..........with the sign of ............ as Christ's forever.

All: Amen.

LAYING ON OF HANDS

............... days of your life.

Amen.

WELCOME BY THE SUNDAY SCHOOL

RESPONSE: Halle, Halle, Halle

Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x2)

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

PRESENTATION OF THE LIGHT

BLESSING

PRAYER

Remember .......and be thankful!

We remember, and we are thankful,

by the grace of God! Amen.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

*HYMN: #506 VU: 'Take My Life And Let It Be'

GOSPEL READING: Luke 24: 36b-48

MINISTRY OF MUSIC

SERMON: 'Us, Witnesses?'

* HYMN: #338 VU: 'Ask Me What Great Thing I know'

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

OFFERTORY INVITATION

OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC

PRESENTATION OF OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY: #541VU: 'Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow'

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION OF GIFTS AND SELF (in unison):

Jesus, you break bread and we recognize you;

you are the fire that burns within us.

Use us and these gifts to light the world. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD'S PRAYER

WE GO FORTH IN JOY

*HYMN: # 289 VU: 'It Only Takes a Spark'

* BENEDICTION

* MUSICAL POSTLUDE

RESOURCES USED IN THIS SERVICE:

Voices United; & Celebrate God's Presence.

THIS WEEK IN PRAYER:

Remember to uplift our GMT as they prepare to return home. Pray for boldness to witness in our world.

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 - April 30, 2006

Gander 11:00 a.m. Sacrament of Baptism

Glenwood 7:00 p.m.

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY - May 07, 2006

Gander 11:00 a.m. Communiion

Nightingale 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m . Communion

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

•Regular classes today.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Mon.,1^st., Parents 'n Tots, 10-11:30 a.m., Church Hall

Women's Time Out, 1:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Beavers, 6-7:15 p.m., C.H. Auditorium

Cubs, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m., C.H. Auditorium

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

Guatemala Team Returns

Tues., 2^nd., 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

Coffee Hour with the Minister, 4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

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

Handbell Choir Practice, 6:30 p.m., Church Sanctuary

A.A., 7:45 - 9:15 p.m., Church basement (choir room)

Wed., 3^rd., Men's Fellowship, Noon to 1 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Men's Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m., Church Sanctuary

Senior Choir Practice, 8:00 p., Church Sanctuary

Youth Group, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Hall Aud.

Labyrinth Instruction, 6:30 p.m., C. Hall

Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m., C.H. Auditorium

Thurs., 4^th., Tops, 7 -9 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Scouts, 7-9 p.m., Church Hall Aud.

Guitar Group, 7:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.

Fri., 5^th., A.A., 7:45-9:00 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

UCW Wakeathon, 7 p.m. - 9 a.m. Sat., C.H. Parlour/Kitchen

TODAY WE RECEIVE through the Sacrament of Baptism into the Church of Christ and into Fraser Road United Church Family: Justin Christopher YOUNG, son of Dana & Linda YOUNG, and brother for Phillip. We extend congratulations to these parents, and their families! Everyone is invited to join us following worship for a time of refreshment, fellowship, and the cutting of the baptism cake.

FRASER ROAD ANNUAL FLEA MARKET will be held on Sat. May 13^th. Donations will be accepted until 9 p.m. on May 12^th. KIWANIS PROVINCIAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL: The Gander Kiwanis Club will be hosting the Provincial Music Festival on Saturday, May 6^th. at the A&C Centre Theatre. The morning session begins at 9:00 a.m. and the afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. The admission charge for each session is $5.00. Participants are the top winners from the various regional Kiwanis Music Festivals and have entered on the recommendation of the adjudicators. Winners from this festival will move on to the National Festival to be held in Thunder Bay in August. We invite you to two sessions of great musical talent and to support Alison Pittman and Megan Thibeault.

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 20^th , 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.

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

•Transportation to and from church services is available. Please call 25-3610
•Tapes of all church services (funerals) are available to anyone who would like to borrow, or have a copy.

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.

SPIRIT CONNECTION every week - Sunday nights on VISION TV - 10:00 p.m. NL. Tonight - Accessibility - An Issue of Justice

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

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Acts 4: 5-12

Psalm 23 (VU pg. 747)

1 John 3: 16-24

John 10: 11-18

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