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: Handbell Choir, directed by Doug Nevin
Sunday Worship - May 14, 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
* PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST
God has . . . and peace be with you....
And also with you.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND WORK
* INTROIT: Halle, Halle, Halle
Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x3)
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
* CALL TO WORSHIP: (Responsively)
We are called . . .
to the light-filled empty tomb.
We come celebrating the surprise and wonder
of that very first dawning Easter light.
Let us . . . among us.
Amen and Amen!
* OPENING PRAYER: (Responsively)
Stay with us, . . .
in each of our sisters and brothers.
Stay with us, blessed stranger, for the day is far spent,
and we have not yet shared your bread
in grace with our brothers and sisters.
Stay with us, . . .
in the words of our sisters and brothers.
Stay with us, blessed stranger, because our very night becomes day when you are there.
A GIFT OF MUSIC: Jessica Roberts
THEME CONVERSATION
SERVICE OF THE WORD
GOSPEL READING: John 15:1-8 (Gregg Ford)
Jesus is the true vine.
MINISTRY OF MUSIC Bells Of Praise, Phyllis Treby Hentz
LAMENT: Psalm 22
Praise God who has heard our call.
* HYMN: #374 VU: 'Come and Find the Quiet Centre'
SERMON: 'Revere The Lord'
A GIFT OF MUSIC: Christopher Langdon
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC
Tears In Heaven, Eric Clapton
PRESENTATION OF OFFERING
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION OF GIFTS AND SELF (Julia Prichett)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE/ LORD'S PRAYER:
O God, . . . of all our hope.
In the times when we confront despair that deadens, you come alive!
In the times . . . , you come alive!
In the times we choose to bear pain to keep our conscience clear, you come alive!
In the times . . . , you come alive!
Silence
We have . . . grace you give.
Holy One, we give our thanks and praise.
We pray together as Jesus has taught us . . . Our Father . . .
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTATION
WE GO FORTH IN PRAISE
*HYMN: #670 VU: 'Precious Lord, Take My Hand'
*BENEDICTION: {Responsively}
From this time of worship,
we go forth to live resurrection:
In the name of the God who makes us,
in the name of the Christ who makes us free,
in the name of the Spirit who makes us one.
Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed!
* CHORAL BLESSING: # 43 VU: 'Go, Tell It On The Mountain' [refrain only!]
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
MUSICAL POSTLUDE
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RESOURCES USED IN THIS SERVICE:
United Church Website, Celebrate God's Presence; and Voices United
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER:
Please pray for families everywhere, that all children would richly know the love of caregivers.
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 - May 14th- Mother's Day
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Benton 2:00 p.m.
Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m.
Worship next Sunday - May 21
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Lakeside Homes 4:00 p.m. Communion
Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 a.m.
MAY 28TH MEMORIAL HYMN SING A list of memorial hymns are being distributed this morning for those who would like to request one in memoriam at that time. This year we have two memorial anthems as well! Please notify the office of your memorial by WEDNESDAY, MAY 24th.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Mon. 15th., Parents 'n Tots, 10:00 - 11:30 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.
Church Council, 7:00 p.m.
Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Tues., 16th, Kid's Sign Language Choir, 3:30-4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Coffee With The Minister, 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
U.C.W. Fellowship closing dinner, 6:30 p.m., Hotel Gander
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 17th., 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., C.Hall Aud.
Labrinth Instruction, 6:30 p.m.. C.Hall
Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Thurs., 18th TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Fri . 19th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
REQUEST FROM OUTREACH COMMITTEE - we are collecting used eyeglasses, postage stamps and, of course, pop tabs for agencies of justice and peace. Boxes are at the back of the church for your convenience. Thank you.
SPRING CLEAN-UP OF CHURCH GROUNDS Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, May 27th at 11:00 a.m. Property Committee members and any others are requested to come with rakes, shovels and /or wheelbarrows.
FOR YOUR INFO The hats that the GMT wore into the sanctuary on Sunday were farewell gifts from the NPH Orphanage. Also, if you have an event and would appreciate a presentation and speakers, the Guatemalan Mission Team is more than happy to share our stories, pictures and videos. Just give Rev. Steph a call to set up times. Thanks.
FAREWELL Sharon's last service is on June 11th. Session is planning a farewell on June 11th following morning worship. Anyone wishing to donate toward a gift is asked to place their donation in an envelope marked Sharon's farewell. Deadline Friday, June 9th
JOHN SANDS' CONCERT - great entertainment for the whole family!
Will be held in the Church Hall on Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Get your tickets early from any member of the Outreach Committee or from the Church Office.
Adults $10., Children $5.
All proceeds to go to our Youth Camping Program.
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 the 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.
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. Nfld.
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
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98 (VU pg. 818)
1 John 5:1-6
Gospel: John 15:9-17