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/Choir Director: Karen Nevin
Choir: Mixed Choirs
Sunday Worship - May 21, 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.
GATHERING
ORGAN PRELUDE
*PROCESSION OF LIGHT AND WORD
*GREETING
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you..........and also with you.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND WORK
INTROIT: They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
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.
*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively):
A new day, a new week is upon us.
We dedicate it to God.
A new hour of worship is upon us.
We dedicate it to God.
A new opportunity is here:
to become new people in Christ.
We dedicate ourselves to God.
Come, now is the time to worship. With hearts and minds, bodies and spirits, let us give our best to God.
All honour, glory, and praise be to God!
*OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN: Come, Let Us Sing Of A Wonderful Love #574
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison):
Gentle God, who in Jesus Christ
showed us humility and compassion,
we thank you for your gracious love.
Forgive our sin of pride and apathy,
empower us to struggle for justice,
for the sake of the most oppressed
and totally broken in body and spirit.
Compassionate Jesus,
teach us to be true disciples
in our times
in all places today.
Enable us to change attitudes and structures that enslave.
Divine Wisdom, Holy Spirit,
in your grace, transform the world
in us, through us.
Cleanse our hearts, and renew our spirits.
With serving hands and liberating actions,
we humbly pray for courage and inspiration
to do your will, beginning today.
In Jesus' name, we hope and pray. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Response - Halle, Halle, Halle
Halle, halle, hallelujah! (x3)
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
THEME CONVERSATION
* HYMN: I've Got Peace Like A River #577
SERVICE OF THE WORD
FIRST READING: 1 John 5:1-6
To love God is to obey God's commandments.
* RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 98 (VU p. 818)
Sing to God a new song
MINISTRY OF MUSIC So Send I You
GOSPEL READING: John 15:9-17
Love one another as I have loved you.
* HYMN: Jesus Loves Me #365
REFLECTION
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
PRESENTATION OF OFFERING
OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC Now I Belong To Jesus
*DOXOLOGY #541 VU
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise God, all creatures high and low;
give thanks to God in love made known;
Creator, Word and Spirit, One.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION OF GIFTS AND SELF (in unison):
Transform these gifts into life and hope for the lives of people near and far. With a spirit of gratitude, we are thankful for what we can offer for others in Christ's name. Amen.
* HYMN: For The Healing Of The Nations #678
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD'S PRAYER
WE GO FORTH IN JOY
*HYMN: We Are Pilgrims #595
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION
Blessing for the Morning
Go in peace into all that this day brings.
We go in faith and hope.
And may the face of God be turned toward you,
the hand of Christ be stretched out to hold you
and the Spirit be found as wisdom within you.
MUSICAL POSTLUDE
Resources used in preparation of this service:
Gathering L/P/E Prayers for Worship;600 Blessings and Prayers; Springs of Living Waters; Voices United.
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 21st
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Lakeside Homes 4:00 p.m.
Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m.
Worship next Sunday - May 28th
Gander 11:00 a.m. Memorial Hymn Sing
Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m. UCW
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Mon. 22nd., Parents 'n Tots, NOT MEETING
Women's Time Out, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Beavers, NOT MEETING
Cubs, NOT MEETING
Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Tues., 23rd, 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, 7:00 p.m., Church Sanctuary
(PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE)
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 24th., 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., 25th TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Fri . 26th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
Sat. 27th FLEA MARKET, beginning at 9 a.m. (see below)
FLEA MARKET The Family Resource Centre will be having a Flea Market on Saturday, May 27th from 9 a.m. to noon in the church hall. The Finance Committee will be participating with tables of articles for sale in the parlour. Anyone with items to donate may drop them off at the church anytime after 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26th or call Geof @424-6730 to arrange pickup.
PLEASE NOTE that anyone interesting helping out in the office during from June 23 to July 11th while the secretary is on leave is asked to please contact the church office or Bill West, M & P. (some qualifications and basic training will required)
LOON BAY CAMP APPLICATIONS Loon Bay Camp is looking for cooks, counsellors, and a director. These are paid positions. Interested applicants can speak to Rev. Steph. END OF MAY is DEADLINE for applying.
Camping brochures will be available shortly. Rev. Steph has the schedule.
MEMORIAL HYMN SING will take place next Sunday, May 28th . 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
MUSICAL EVENING You are invited to a musical evening at St. Matthew's United Church in Lewisporte on Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00 p.m. with The Ontario Presbyterian Chorus, an approximately 100 voice choir from Toronto. No admission charge, a free will offering to support The United Church's overseas project to provide clean water.
A DAY ON THE BAY WITH A DELICIOUS STEAK DINNER
JUNE 3, 2006
(hoping to visit Exploit's Island)
The MV Northern Ranger leaving Lewisporte at 1:00 p.m.
(Boarding at 12 noon)
returning to Lewisporte at approx. 7:00 p.m.
COST $45. Single . . . Double $80.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
For tickets call Roy 256-3836.
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
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1 (VU pg. 724)
1 John 5:9-13