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: Senior Choir
Sunday Worship - May 7, 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.
WE GATHER
Musical Prelude
Greeters and Ushers - Marilyn, Conn, Laura, Mary and Maxine
* Procession of the Light and Word- Sylvia & Jessica
* Guatemala Team Processional - Hats and orange shirts
We Are Children x3
We are children, children of the light,
we are shining in the darkness of the night,
Hope for this world. Joy through all the land,
Touch the heart of everyone, take everybody's hand.
* Welcome and Greeting by Steph:
Dios los Bandiga! God bless you!
Passing of the Blessing - Dios los bandiga! God Bless You!
Congregational Life and Work
* Opening Prayer - led by Maxine
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Hymn: We Shall Go Out With Hope Of Resurrection #586
Responsive Prayer - led by Mary (responsive):
Love of Jesus, fill me,
Joy of Jesus, surprise me,
Peace of Jesus, flood me.
Light of Jesus, transform me,
Touch of Jesus, warm me,
Strength of Jesus, encourage me,
O Saviour, in your agony, forgive me,
in your wounds hide me,
and in your risen life take me with you,
for love of you and of your world,
Amen.
Theme Conversation -The Starfish Story
First Reading: Isaiah 40:3-5 by Sylvia
Responsive Reading: Psalm 121 by Laura
Ministry of Music Let Them Come
Gospel Reading: John 14 selected passages, by Laura
* Hymn: They'll Know We Are Christians
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord,
we are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord,
and we pray that all unity will one day be restored.
Refrain:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
And they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand,
we will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand,
and together we'll spread the news that God is in our land. R
We will work with each other, we will work side by side,
we will work with each other, we will work side by side,
and we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one's pride. R
All praise to the Father, from whom all things come,
All praise to Christ Jesus, God's only Son,
All praise to the Spirit who makes us one. R
Reflections, by Sarah, Melissa, Jessica, Christina
Offertory Invitation
Offertory Ministry of Music
Jesus Is The Friend Who's Always There
Presentation of Offering
*Doxology:
All praise to the Father, from whom all things come,
All praise to Christ Jesus, God's only Son,
All praise to the Spirit who makes us one. R
Prayer of Dedication (responsive):
What do you bring to Christ's table?
We bring bread,
made by many people's work,
from an unjust world
where some have plenty
and most go hungry.
At this table all are fed,
and no one turned away.
Thanks be to God.
What do you bring to Christ's table?
We bring wine,
made by many people's work,
from an unjust world
where some have leisure
and most struggle to survive.
What do you bring to Christ's table?
Our monetary offerings, and those given through PAR,
the work of our hand;
for the feeding of the world.
At this table all share the cup
of pain and celebration,
and no one is denied.
Thanks be to God.
These gifts shall be for us
the body and blood of Christ.
Our witness against hunger,
our cry against injustice,
and our hope for a world
where God is fully known
and every child is fed.
Thanks be to God.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
* Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread (x3)
Eat this bread, drink this cup;
come to me and never be hungry.
Eat this bread, drink this cup;
trust in me and you will not thirst.
Invitation
Come to this table . . .
made new for us in bread and wine.
Dios los bandiga.
May God bless you.
God's blessing is visible among us.
God is manifested through friends and family. We are part of the worldwide family of God.
We will give God thanks and praise.
It is right to give God thanks and praise for all our many blessings.
We praise you . . . world and for that we give you praise:
Sing - Halle' Halle' Halle'
As we went out . . . orphaned. I will come to you."
You surprised us . . . and purpose, we sing your praise:
Sing - Halle' Halle' Halle'
You showed us . . . you do this, remember me."
As we share this . . . who have bread. Amen.
Communion Servers - Mary, Cora, Laura, Verna (Stations)
Sharing of the Elements
Prayer after Communion (in unison):
Ever-present God, bless these gifts and this act of Communion that we might know your presence, rejoice with your Spirit and remember this moment so that it feeds us now and throughout our life-long journeys.
WE GO FORTH IN JOY
* Closing Hymn: Sent Forth By God's Blessing #481
*Commissioning and Benediction by Marilyn
* Choral Benediction - Go Now In Peace
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 this service:
Gathering; Voices United; Celebrate God's Presence; Bread for Tomorrow; 600 Blessing and Prayers.
This week in prayer
We pray for those who don't have sufficient of the necessities of life. God be near them.
Stewardship Seconds 2006
Knowing how to make a living does not necessarily mean that we know how to live.
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.
Gander 11:00 a.m. Communion/ GM Team
Nightingale Manor 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood 7:00 p.m. Communion/GM Team
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY - May 14, 2006 - Mother's Day
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Benton 2:00 p.m.
Glenwood-Appleton 5:00 p.m. Pot Luck/Bible Study/Hymn Sing 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Mon., 8th., 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.
Tues., 9th., 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
Session, 7:30 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., 10th., 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., 11th.,Tops, 7 -9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Scouts, 7-9 p.m., Church Hall Aud.
Fri., 12th., A.A., 7:45-9:00 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE a donation to the Kid's Sign Language Choir, in loving memory of E. SHIRLEY CREWE, by Mom, Melvin, Lorna, Stephen & Carole.
FRASER ROAD ANNUAL FLEA MARKET will be held on Sat. May 13th. from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Donations will be accepted until 9 p.m. on May 12th.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE wishes to extend many THANKS to all those who helped in any way in the preparation, serving and cleanup of the recent Flipper Dinner. It was a successful event, judging by the compliments received, and a net profit of $1345.58 was realized.
As well, the Congregation are reminded that donations of USEABLE goods are needed for the Flea Market, to be held on Saturday, May 13th. Goods will be received until 8pm on Friday, 12 May. Your generous cooperation is anticipated.
RENEWAL FELLOWSHIP "Spring Rally" June 16, 17,18, 2006
Emmanuel Convention Centre, Lewisporte. Guest speaker will be Rev. Bill Colbourne. Registration fee $15. Per person. For further info and application forms, please see the bulletin board.
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 June 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.
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.
SPIRIT CONNECTION every week - Sunday nights on VISION TV - 10:00 p.m. NL. Tonight - International Update
This half-hour update on overseas stories includes an interview with Allan Slater, who traveled to Iraq with Christian Peacemaker Teams; two youth stories, one from inner-city Nairobi and one a report from Mozambique on the arrivals of anti retroviral drugs; and an update from Tanzania on the progress in help for people with HIV/AIDS.
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.
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WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND
IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL
Next Week's Readings
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8: 26-40
Psalm 22 (VU pg. 746, parts 3 and 4)
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8