THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
GANDER PASTORAL CHARGE
Benton Gander Glenwood-Appleton
Ministers: The People of the Congregation
The Rev. Stephanie McClellan
The Rev. Steve Atkinson
Organist/Choir Director: Karen Nevin
Soloist:
Sunday Worship - July 16, 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
Musical Prelude
* Greeting
* Passing the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you all
And also with you!
Life and Work of the Church
* Introit - VU 2 Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free:
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
* Call to Worship
* Opening Prayer (in unison)
O God, as a gentle rain soaks the earth,
may your peace and love fall upon us,
bringing growth and life.
Soak into our innermost being.
Quiet all that makes us anxious.
Help us to linger in your presence,
and send us out refreshed, to carry your peace to others.
In Christ's name, we pray, Amen.
* Opening Hymn - VU 577 I've Got Peace Like a River
Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Merciful God,
you made us in your image,
with a mind to know you,
a heart to love you,
and a will to serve you.
But our knowledge is imperfect,
our love inconstant,
our obedience incomplete.
Day by day, we fail to grow into your likeness.
In your tender love, forgive us. Amen.
Words of Assurance
* Hymn - VU 664 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Theme Conversation - Peace Poles and Peace Gardens
* Hymn - VU 703 In the Bulb There is a Flower
Prayer - VU 693 O God of Many Names
O God of many names,
Lover of all nations,
we pray for peace
in our hearts,
in our homes,
in our nations,
in our world.
For the peace you willed, we pray. Amen.
Reading - VU 683 An Affirmation of Peace
Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silence of violent repression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution
of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity.
It is right and duty.
Hebrew Scripture - Isaiah 2: 1-5
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 85
Epistle Reading: Romans 12: 9-21
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12
Reflection
*Hymn - VU 684 Make Me A Channel of Peace
Presentation of Offering
Offertory Ministry of Music
*Doxology - (#541 VU) Praise God ...
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):
Through these gifts, O God,
may all heed the voice of justice,
hear the call to compassion,
embrace the way of sharing,
and know solidarity with the loving Christ. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
* Closing Hymn - VU 686 God of Grace and God of Glory
* Blessing
* Commissioning
* Sung Benediction - VU 964 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 preparation of this service:
Gathering S/A; Voices United
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
We pray for ministry .... for those just beginning, and for those who continue this walk.
ON YOUR BEHALF
FAITH GROUPS URGE PRIME MINISTER TO DO MORE FOR DARFUR Toronto: The United Church of Canada has joined with 21other faith groups
in writing to Prime Minister Stephen Harper commending the Canadian government for recently increasing its contributions toward ending suffering
in Darfur, Sudan, but also strongly urging that more be done.
CANADA DAY MARKS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALING
UC Commends Apology and Redress of Chinese Head Tax
On June 22, 2006, the Government of Canada issued a formal apology to the Chinese Canadian community for the racist actions of the past Chinese head tax and Exclusion Act. Symbolic individual payments of $20,000 will go to some 30 survivors who paid the head tax and to the living spouses of deceased payers. Funds will also be set aside for a national recognition program that will be directed to related community projects.
The United Church of Canada commends the apology and compensation package announced by the Government of Canada.
A historic and racist wrong has been recognized and righted.
For further information on either story, please contact:
Mary-Frances Denis
Communications Officer
The United Church of Canada
416-231-7680 ext. 2016
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 16th
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Lakeside 4:00 p.m. Chapel
Glenwood-Appleton 7:00 p.m. Bible Study/Hymn Sing
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY - July 23rd
Gander 11:00 a.m.
Glenwood/Appleton 3:00 p.m. Flower Service (followed by barbeque)
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Mon. 17th., Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Tues., 18th, A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 19th, Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Thurs., 20th TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Fri . 21th, A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
CEMETERY ASSESSMENT The Cemetery Committee has increased our assessment this year to $7. per family. To assist us in paying this invoice we have placed special envelopes in the pews. Any donation you can make for this cause will be really appreciated. Thank you.
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE a donation to the Hall Fund, in loving memory of son - HOWARD CLOUTER, by Mary.
MUSICAL TALENT? Soloists, vocal groups, instrumentalists!! We would like you for our Summer Ministry of Music! Please call Glenn Keefe at 256-8327.
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.
REMOVAL/DEMOLITION OF MANSE Written proposals are invited for the Removal/Demolition of the Manse located on Church Property at 3 Brochen Place, Gander. For particulars and viewing please contact:
Geof Wells, Facilities Mgr. 424-6730
Caleb Lane, Property Chair 256-8566
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 August 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.
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 16-21 (ages 9-12)
July 23-27 (ages 6-8)
July 30 - Aug 4 (ages 10-13)
REPORT OF WEST DISTRICT HAPPENINGS is available at the back of the church.
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 remaining camps are as follows: 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. 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.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR LETTING US KNOW
WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND
IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL.
July 9, 2006
To the Congregations of the Gander Pastoral Charge
I send my greeting to you all! I wanted to take some time out of studying to send you a note of appreciation and thanks for your farewell gifts. I have completed a course in pastoral psychology and I'm half way through a course on the Gospel of John.
Your generous gifts came at a time of need. As you know my time with you ended June 30th, and as result my source of income. My internship does not start until September, and even then the income is extremely low. So it is with deep thanks that I write this note. Your farewell gifts have helped ease the financial burden ahead.
I also want to say that I cherish the much sacred ground we journeyed together. Much personal and professional learning occurred during my time with you. Your story has revealed many layers. Know that you have all played a significant role in my formation as ministry personnel for our church. I pray God's continued blessings, and wisdom as you continue to walk the horizon that unfolds before you.
With love,
And in the Service of Christ,
Sharon Earle-Marshall