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: Mens' Choir

Fraser Road United Church

Sunday Worship - November 5, 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 and Prepare to be With God

Musical Prelude

Welcome and Greetings

Congregational Life and Work

*Introit: "Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying" VU400

Lord, listen to your children praying,

Lord, send your Spirit in this place;

Lord, listen to your children praying,

send us love, send us power, send us grace!

Passing The Peace Of Christ

The peace of Christ be with you…

And also with you.

*Call to Worship

We come with thankfulness to this place:

where children and seasoned seniors can sit side by side, where heaven and earth embrace in communion, where God has been, where God is, and where God will always be.

We come to this place:

where we can see God's steadfast love, where we can hear the tender voice of Jesus, where we can sing our thankful songs.

We come to gather around this table, Christ's table:

where we can bring our hunger and be fed, where we can bring our emptiness and be filled, where we can bring ourselves and be loved.

Let us pray together:

We walk in faith toward you, God of love, struggling to keep in step with you, trying not to budge from the path you tenderly pave before us. We walk in faith after you, Jesus of Self-giving, as little children in need of a lap and cuddle, as teens in need of a friend and a chat, as adults yearning for meaning in life. We walk in faith with you, Spirit of Challenge, turning our backs on our past to dance to the table where we join hands with all of your children, here and in every place alive in you. We come united by your grace. Amen

*Opening Hymn: "Come Children Join To Sing" VU345

Children's Time

We Listen for God's Word

Responsive Psalm: Psalm 29, VU756 David Hanrahan

Ministry of Music When The Saints

Epistle Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10

Reflection: Are We People of Influence?"

*Hymn: "Will You Come and Follow Me" VU567

We Respond to God's Word

Presentation of Offering

Offertory Ministry of Music -

Day By Day and With Each Passing Moment

*Offertory Verse: "Grant us God…."VU540

Grant us, God, the grace of giving,

with a spirit large and free,

that ourselves and all our living

we may offer faithfully.

*Offertory Prayer

O God, may these gifts be used as Jesus would have used them:

To speak out for justice in our neighborhood,

to encourage compassion among those who are distressed,

to foster friendship within our faith community,

to give thanks and praise to you Loving God,

for all your graceful gifts.

We will be blessed as this money goes to work. Amen

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

The Great Thanksgiving Prayer

(Written by Gord Dunbar, Gathering, Summer/Autumn 2005, page 45, used with permission)

May God 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 we give God our thanks and our praise.

We yearn for new . . . life of wholeness and of integrity.

ALL (SING): "O For A World" - VU 697 vs.1

Once we were given . . . of embrace for the stranger.

ALL (SING): VU697 vs. 2

We didn't listen . . . Jesus who lived a different life.

ALL (SING): VU697 vs.4

Jesus brought us to . . . God's reign shown to us at the table:

he shared food with followers and friends,

with saints and sinners,

with crowds of thousands on the hillside,

and a few friends in an upper room.

On the night before he died, he had supper with his companions.

He took a loaf of . . . and gave it to them saying:

"Take, eat. Do this in remembrance of me."

Then he took a cup . . . passed it among them saying:

"Drink this. Do this in remembrance of me."

Through this loaf and cup, Jesus lives within us.

In word and deed, Jesus lives among us.

We come . . . communion for Christians the world over.

ALL (SING) VU697 vs.3

God of loving . . . to do your will in Jesus' name. Amen

ALL (SING) VU697 vs5

Remembering the Community

At this time . . . life we share…for our families and friends…

The Lord's Prayer

Let us share together the prayer of Jesus…

Breaking the Bread

The body of Christ, the bread of life, broken for you.

Thanks be to God for the bread of life.

Filling the Cup

The cup of blessing poured out for you.

Thanks be to God for the cup of blessing.

Invitation

Sharing the Bread and the Cup

Prayer after Communion (unison)

For the bread that we have eaten,

for the wine we have tasted,

for the life we have received,

we thank you God.

Grant that what we have done and have given here,

may so put its mark on us,

that it may remain always in our hearts.

Grant that we may grow

in Christian understanding,

and that ours may be lives of faithful action,

in Christ's name. Amen.

*Closing Hymn: "Sent Forth By God's Blessing" VU481

*Commissioning

Love with a love that defies fear.

We will love with a love that will not give in.

Love with a love that seeks the best.

We will love with a love that will not see the worst.

Love with a love that finds joy in community.

We will love with a love that makes friends.

Love with a love that crosses boundaries.

We will love with a love that confronts evil, wherever it is found.

*Benediction

*Postlude

Today in Prayer

We pray for peace in the world. We pray for our soldiers who are risking their lives that the world may know peace.

Stewardship Second

Nothing is more dangerous than to be blinded by prosperity. ~ John Calvin (1509-64), French theologian and reformer

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 - November 5^th

Gander 11:00 a.m. Communion

Nightingale Manor 7:00 p.m. U.C.W.

Glenwood 7:00 p.m. Communion

Worship next Sunday - November 12 - Remembrance Sunday

Gander 11 a.m.

Benton 2 p.m. Communion

Glenwood 11 a.m.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Sun. 5^th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)

Mon. 6^th., Parent's 'n Tots, 10-11:30 a.m., C. H. Aud.

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

Beavers, 6-7:15 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Cubs, 7:15-8:30 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Property Committee, 7:00 p.m., C.H. Parlour

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

Tues., 7^th, Kid's Sign Language, 3:30-4:30 p.m., C. H. Parlour

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

Handbell Choir Practice, 6:30 p.m., C. Sanctuary

UCW Genesis Unit, 8:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour

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

Wed. 8^th, Mens' Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m.

Senior Choir Practice, 8:00 p.m.

Church Sanctuary

Men's Fellowship Group, Noon-2 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Youth Group, 7:30-9 p.m., C. Hall & Parlour

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

Thurs., 9^th Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.

Guitar Group, 7:00 p.m., Church basement

Guatemala Mission Team 2008, 8:00 p.m., C. Sanct.

TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour

Fri . 10^th, A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today: Regular classes

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE a donation to the Hall Fund in loving memory of husband - Thomas Clouter, by Mary; and donations of bulletins in loving memory of Herb Manuel, from the Manuel Family; in loving memory of Gaston Winter, who passed away November 5, 2003, ever remembered by wife Ida, daughter Cathy, son Carl (Debbie), grandchildren, Kristen and Joshua; and in loving memory of our precious infant son & brother Brandon Boone, Love Mom, Dad, Krista & Ashley.

OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING, November 19^th, Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to join in this time of singing, led by the Guitar Group.

CRAFT AND BALE SALE on November 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at First UC Benton. Coffee, Tea and a sweet treat will be available. Please support this important fund-raiser.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNER Fraser Road United Church will hold it's annual, and popular "Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner" on Thursday 23, November at the Church Hall. The dinner includes dessert, tea or coffee. The general public is welcome. Takeouts will be available. For tickets, call Don at 256-2809, Jim at 256-7449 or Geof at 424-6730.

LOST & FOUND We have a collection of clothing, sneakers, etc. that have been left behind over the past few months. They can be found in the main foyer area. Any items not claimed in the next couple of weeks will be given to the Scouts for their Flea Market.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION Rev. Stephanie will be on one week study leave and one week holiday starting Tuesday, October 24th to Tuesday, November 7th inclusive.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING will be held November 17^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Pre-K & K room.

BEREAVEMENT GROUPS The Gander Ministerial and the YMCA are partnering to offer bereavement groups for persons who have lost spouses, in Gander and the surrounding areas. Persons who have experienced the loss of a spouse may find that this group provides a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to promote healing throughout the grieving process. The meetings will be held at the Golden Legion Manor in the second floor meeting room. To register for either Tuesday's or Friday's group, contact Tracey Hillyard @ 651-5953 or leave a message at 651-5927. Please register as soon as possible as space is limited.

GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM 2008 - If you are at all interested in being a part of the team that will travel to the Orphanage in Parramos and the school in Guatemala City from March 23^rd to April 6th, 2008, you must declare your intention to Rev. Stephanie and attend an Informational Meeting that will be held on Thursday, November 9th, 2006 at 8 PM. If you cannot attend this meeting, let Rev. Steph know you are interested. Anyone who will be grade ten or older at the time of the trip is welcome. If your youth wants to attend, it is imperative that at least one parent attend all the meetings as the team is formed and prepares for the journey. Call the office at 256-3000 or Rev. Steph's cell 424-6681.

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE occasionally gets requests for rides to and from worship services. If you can help with this service please call the church office and leave your name and phone number. 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 December 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.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR LETTING US KNOW

WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND

IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL