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: Karen Nevin

Choir: Mixed Fraser Road United Church

Sunday Worship - September 10, 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 to Praise God

Musical Prelude

*Procession of Light and Word

March on the Colours

Ode to Newfoundland

When sunrays crown thy pine clad hills

And summer spreads her hand

When silvern voices tune thy rills

We love thee smiling land.

We love thee, we love thee

We love thee smiling land.

As loved our fathers so we love

Where once they stood we stand

Their prayer we raise to heaven above

God guard thee Newfoundland.

God guard thee, God guard thee

God guard thee Newfoundland.

Ministry of Music - Airman's Prayer

Greeting

Congregational Life and Work

*Call to Worship - (responsive):
God has given us this beautiful earth, all that grows, all
that lives upon it.
Thanks be to God.
God has given us breath to live and spirit to sing.
Thanks be to God.
God has gathered us into a community of care and worship.
Let us worship God with love, thanksgiving, and praise.

*Opening Prayer - (in unison):

O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Opening Hymn - VU # 245:

Praise the Lord With the Sound of Trumpets

Prayer of Confession - (responsive):

God, You have given light to shine on our world,

but we have turned it into darkness.

Please help us God.

You have given us your unconditional love,

but we have turned our back on it.

Please help us God.

You have given us your Son,

but few love and follow his teachings.

Please help us God.

Please help us.

Assurance of Pardon (responsive):
Anyone in Christ . . . we are forgiven.

Thanks be to God!

Acclamation - Halle, Halle, Halle

We Listen For God's Word

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 34, (VU, p. 761 )

Theme Conversation - Taste and See that God is Good

Ministry of Music - Teach Me Your Way, O Lord

New Testament Reading: 1 Cor 11: 23-26

We Respond To God's Word

Invitation to Offering

Offertory Ministry of Music - Trusting Jesus

*Doxology - Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow, VU #541

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 and Gifts and Self

*Communion Hymn - Here O my Lord, VU #459, vs.1, 2 & 3

Communion Reflection and Invitation Adapted from Sabbath by Wayne Muller

Service of the Table

Child: What does Communion mean?

Communion means to be "together with".

Child: And who are we with in Communion?

We are with God and with each other.

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to God.

Let us give thanks to God.

It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Child: Why do we give thanks and praise at this table?

We give thanks because God is always with us.

Loving God . . . together we give you praise.

O, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord,

O God of power and might,

all earth and heaven and sky above

sing "Glory be to God!"

Hosanna in the highest Heav'n!

Creation sing your praise!

Blessed is the One who comes from God!

Hosanna and amen!

Child: Why do we eat bread at this table?

Why do we drink from the cup at this table?

We eat bread and drink from the cup because Jesus asked us to remember him in this way. We do it because God uses everyday experiences to remind us of the love God has for us. We remember God's love especially at this table with these people, but also whenever we eat a meal with family and friends.

As we gather . . . remember me."

Child: What do we remember at this table?

We remember Jesus' love for us.

We remember that God is made known to us in Jesus Christ.

We remember Jesus' death for our sins.

We celebrate that Jesus rose again and continues to be our friend today. And we remember that Jesus said he would come back again one day.

God, remembering . . . the mystery of our faith:

O, Christ has died! (sung)

And Christ is ris~en!

Christ will come again!

Child: Why do we pray for the bread and the cup?

We pray so that God will bless them and us before we eat like saying grace before a meal.

We pray to you . . . to all the world.

Child: For whom do we pray at this table?

We pray for God's world.

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord's Prayer

Amen! Amen! Amen! Amen!

Hosanna and Amen!

Breaking of the Bread and Filling of the Cup

Prayer After Communion (in unison)

Because the broken bread has meant our healing, because the outpoured cup has meant our life, because our common sharing has meant the communion of our souls, and because we have here been graced by your presence, God, we give you thanks and pray that our lives may be renewed in the life and the love of Jesus Christ. Amen.

*Closing Hymn - Here, O My Lord, VU #459 (vs. 4 & 5)

*Commissioning and Benediction

*Retrieve Colours - National Anthem

* God Save The Queen

God save our gracious Queen,

long live our noble Queen:

God save the Queen.

Send her victourious,

happy and glorious,

long to reign over us:

God save the Queen.

*March Off Colours

*Musical Postlude

This Week in Prayer
Parents and caregivers may want to try this prayer throughout the week! Lord, we ask you bless and keep these dear children as they sleep. But we ask, for our own sake, help us to cope when they're awake! Amen. (Marjorie Dobson, 600 Blessings and Prayers)

Stewardship Second

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. ~ Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931), Lebanese philosopher and poet

Resources used in this service:

Voices United; Sabbath Keeping, by Donna
Schaper; Sabbath, by Wayne Muller; Dreams Alive, Prayers by Teenagers; 600 Blessings and Prayers.

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 - September 10^th

Gander 11:00 a.m. Communion/Welcome Back Barbeque

Benton 2:00 p.m. Communion

Glenwood-Appleton 5:00 p.m. Potluck, 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Communion

Worship next Sunday - September 17^th

Gander 11:00 a.m.

Lakeside Homes 4:00 p.m. Chapel

Glenwood/Appleton 7:00 p.m.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Sun. 10^th., COFFEE HOUR, in church hall following worship. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Scout Committee Meeting, 7-9:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

Mon. 11^th., Parent's 'n Tots, 10-11:30 a.m., C. Hall Auditorium

Women's Time Out, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.

Tues., 12^th, Handbell Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m., Church Sanctuary Session, 7:30 p.m., Church Hall Parlour

Kid's Sign Language, 3:30-4:30 p.m., C. Hall Parlour

Adult Sign Language, 6:30-7:30 p.m., C. Hall Parlour

Scouting Registration, 6-8 p.m., C.H. Aud.

A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)

Wed. 13^th, Mens' Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m.

Senior Choir Practice, 8:00 p.m.

Church Sanctuary. New members welcome!!

Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 7:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Thurs., 14^th TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Fri . 15^th, A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School reopens September 17

"Time-Out for Women" will start up again on Monday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Any woman interested in joining this fun time is welcome. We enjoy fellowship, food, crafts, food, games, food and just relaxing with a cup of tea or coffee and food.

'Parents 'n Tots will resume on Monday, Sept. 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. A fun play time for children, and a time for parents to interact with others, and enjoy a cup of tea. This is a free program.

THANK YOU to the 125 (Nfld.) Squadron RAF for joining us and to Ray Cole and Gerald Bradbury for participating in worship leadership.

ANNUAL LOON BAY CAMP FAMILY DAY - Saturday, September 30^th, beginning at 10 a.m. In addition to your regular donations of crafts and preserves, Fraser Road congregation is asked to donate four casseroles of baked beans and four dozen rolls. If you wish to make a donation please call Margaret Hender, 256-3619 for arrangements. Reserve this date. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Make this the best family day camp yet.

SCOUTING REGISTRATION 1^st United Scouting will be holding registration for Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts on Tuesday, September 12th, from 6PM to 8PM at the United Church Hall on Fraser Road. Registration may be limited due to numbers and will be on a first come first serve basis with priority given to returning members. For more information contact Blair Sparkes at 256-2726 or Brian Tremblett at 256-5057. Also, if anybody has a used uniform that they would like to donate you can call one of the numbers listed above.

The U.C.W. AFTERNOON TEA, BAKE & BROWN BAG SALE - Tuesday, September 26, 2:30 p.m. in the church hall. It's a great time to renew acquaintances after the summer break. Donations will be accepted Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. We look forward to your support. Tickets at the door or by calling Jean 651-2632.

9/11 MEMORIAL SERVICE - A time for prayers for world peace. WEDNESDAY, Sept 13th at 7:00PM at st. Martin's Cathedral. We hope you can join us in this important service and time of prayer.

3rd ANNUAL WALK FOR WATER will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 1:00 p.m. Many villages in India do not have access to clean drinking water. You could help! Wear your walking shoes and join us at the Hall following Worship on Oct. 1st. The Outreach Committee will provide a soup lunch before we begin our walk. One drilled well in India supplies a whole village and costs approx. $900. when matched with $900. by CIDA. Sponsor sheets available from the Church Office or you can pick one up on your way out today. If you can't walk, be sure to sponsor a walker. Let's really get together on this on and give a village clean drinking water!

U.C.W. Fellowship Unit - Regular meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 19^th at 8 p.m. in the church hall. New members are welcome.

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.

LAY VISITATION Lay visitors are required for the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Lakeside Homes, and Nightingale Manor, starting in September. If are interested in visitation approx. once every six weeks, please call the church office. There will be a training session late September, and a notice will be published to this effect.

PLEASE NOTE Now that the busy fall season is starting, the ministers' days off are as follows: Rev. Steph's rest days - Monday and Thursday, and Rev. Steve's rest days - Friday and Saturday.

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 October 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.

There is a DROP OFF BOX in Steph's 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.

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.

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

Next Week's Readings

Fifteenth after Pentecost

Proverbs 1:20-33

Psalm 19 (VU pg. 740-741)

James 3:1-12

Mark 8:27-38