THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

GANDER PASTORAL CHARGE

Benton Gander Glenwood-Appleton

Ministers: The People of the Congregation

The Rev. Stephanie McClellan

Rev. Steve Atkinson

Organist/Choir Director: Karen Nevin

Choir: Mixed Choir

Sunday Worship - July 2, 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

O magnify the Lord with me,

Let us exalt God's name together!

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

The peace of Christ be with you..........and also with you.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND WORK

INTROIT:- Sung by the VBS Diggers

Shout for God and They'll Know We Are Christians

*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively):

Greetings to our brothers and sisters in the faith.

We come to celebrate God's presence,

and God's love expressed through Jesus Christ.

We come remembering Christ's life and ministry,

and the life we are called to live.

We come as a pilgrim people

searching for ways to live out our faith.

We come seeking the strength to carry on our journey.

Let us rejoice in God's gift to us!

*OPENING PRAYER (in unison)

Ever-present God,

this day enfolds us and surrounds us:

be in our speaking and in our thinking;

be in our life and on our lips;

be in our hearts and in our souls,

today and forever. Amen

*HYMN: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness .................................#375

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In unison)

God of love and of grace,

you know the secrets of our hearts:

how blind we are to our own faults,

yet harsh in judging others;

how swift we are to take for gain,

yet slow to give for others;

how proud we are of our success,

yet grudging in our praise of others.

Remember, O God,

your tender care and love unfailing.

Do not remember our sins and offences,

but remember us in your goodness,

in accordance with your endless mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

The Lord God .....

........and granting pardon.

Thanks be to God!

THEME CONVERSATION

SERVICE OF THE WORD

* RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 34 (VU p. 761)

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Through It All

GOSPEL READING: Luke 2: 41-52

The boy Jesus lost in the Temple

REFLECTION

* HYMN: Will You Come and Follow Me................................ #567

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

PRESENTATION OF OFFERING

OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC

*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 (responsive):

Blessed are you, gracious God:

you have given us life and freedom

to be your people in the world.

Blessed are you, gracious God:

you have called us into the church,

and into this community of faith,

pilgrims together on the journey into new creation.

Blessed are you, gracious God:

you have touched our hearts with hope,

so that we long to see the day of your salvation.

Accept, now, these gifts we bring.

Enable us to use them

for the coming of your new community

of justice and shalom.

In Jesus' name we pray. Amen

HYMN (seated): Lord Listen to Your Children Praying #400

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD'S PRAYER

WE GO FORTH IN JOY

*HYMN: This Little Light of Mine

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Hide it under a bushel? NO I'm gonna let it shine

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Won't let anyone phfffff it out. I'm gonna let it shine

Won't let anyone phfffff it out. I"m gonna let it shine

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace,

so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy

Spirit as you seek to love and serve the Lord!

*CHORAL BLESSING

Walk with me, I will walk with you

and build the land that God has planned

where love shines through.

MUSICAL POSTLUDE

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 - July 02^nd.

Gander 11:00 a.m.

Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m. Baptism

Worship next Sunday - July 9^th.

Gander 11:00 a.m.

Benton 2:00 p. m.

Glenwood/Appleton 7:00 p.m.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Mon., 3^rd, Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.

Tues., 4^th , A.A., 7:45 - 9:15 p.m., Church basement (choir room)

Wed., 5^th, Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.

N.A. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Church basement (choir room)

Thurs., 6^th , TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Fri., 7^th, A.A., 7:45 - 9:15 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

MUSICAL TALENT? Soloists, vocal groups, instrumentmentists!! We would like you for our Summer Ministry of Music! Please call Glenn Keefe at 256-8327.

USED BOOKS - There is a DROP OFF BOX in the office for interesting, appropriate reading materials novels, classics, Reader's Digest, short stories, to be given to St. Clare's Hospital for their Mobile Library.

THE OBSERVER RENEWAL/NEW SUBSCRIPTION If you would like to subscribe or renew your current subscription, you can forward payment of $14.00 to the church office. Please make the cheques payable to the United Church OBSERVER. DEADLINE JULY 15, 2006. THE OBSERVER connects us as a church family. THE OBSERVER is a unifying voice in these times. Try a subscription to this award-winning, Christian magazine.

FAMILY CAMPING The Christian Development Committee, in conjunction with our Youth Group, would like to host a family camp for congregation at the Loon Bay Camping Centre on August 26-27, 2006. It would begin on Friday evening, at the conclusion of the Youth Camp being held that week. The cost will be $50.00 per family. The deadline for registration at the church office is June 23, 2006.

Gander Pastoral Charge YOUTH CAMP and FAMILY CAMP at Loon Bay.

Youth Camp (Grade 7 & up) runs from 7 p.m., Monday, August 21 - Friday, Aug. 25. THEN the whole church family is invited to join us from the 25th - 27th. Come Nans & Pops, Moms & Dads, brothers & sisters, cousins & friends.......the whole family of God !! Everyone is welcome. Register by JUNE 23rd. Youth Camp - $60. Family Camp - $50 per family.

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 July 20^th, 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.

CALL FOR PHOTOS FOR 2008 BULLETIN COVERS Excellent quality photos, slides, or digital images on CD with high quality printouts are required. $100.00 will be paid for each photograph used. Photographs MUST arrive no later than June 30, 2006. See bulletin board for entry forms.

LOON BAY CAMP SCHEDULE

Peace Talks (Come and have a PEACE FILLED Summer!

Application forms on bulletin boards

July 2-7 (ages 9-12)

July 9-14 (ages 13-16)

July 16-21 (ages 9-12)

July 23-27 (ages 6-8)

July 30 - Aug 4 (ages 10-13)

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.

KIWANIS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP The Kiwanis Club of Gander will sponsor four two-week music camps at the Arts & Culture Center beginning June 27. The Camps are as follows: June 27- July 7; July 11 - 21; July 24 - August 4; August 7 - 18. Children from age 6 (or have completed Kindergarten) to age 14 are invited to participate. The cost per student per Camp is $60.00. During the morning sessions individual and group instructions will be given in piano, voice, drums, guitar and possibly brass. Afternoon sessions will be given to fun activities. Previous knowledge of music would be helpful but not essential. Registration will be at the Arts & Culture Box Office during regular Box Office hours. For further info contact Lloyd White at 256-3071 or Bonnie Pritchett at 256-8665.

REPORT OF WEST DISTRICT HAPPENINGS is available at the back of the church.

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.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR LETTING US KNOW

WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND

IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL

email: fraseruc@nfld.net

website: www.unitedchurchgander.ca

Marion Duffitt - Newsletter Reporter 651-3189