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
Choir: Senior Choir
Sunday Worship - November 19, 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
Greeting
*Passing the Peace of Christ
May the peace of grateful hearts be with you!
And also with you!
Congregational Life and Work
*Introit: "Jesus Loves Me"
1 Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so;
little ones to him belong,
they are weak, but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
*Call To Worship
We have gathered to worship God.
We have come seeking comfort,
inspiration, community, and insight.
We have come to open ourselves
to the power of God's presence in our midst.
We have come to offer up the seasons
and the turnings in our lives,
and to ask God's help in our learning and in our growing.
* Opening Prayer (unison)
Loving God, bless this congregation as we seek to serve you faithfully in all ways. As you have called us to worship together, strengthen us to
support each other, to make your love known by word and example, and to know ourselves part of the company of all Christian people. Pardon
and correct all that is wrong among us, accept and increase what is good, and unite us in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Amen
*Opening Hymn: Come, Let us Sing 222
Prayer of Confession (in unison):
Fit us, O God, for this new day.
Through your Spirit, grant us courage, so that today's uncertainties may not overwhelm us. Through your Christ, fill us with love, so that
differences may not divide us. Through your creative energy, make us new, so that the past may not enslave us.
Spirit, Christ, Creator, lead us into newness of life. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Acclamation: Halle, Halle, Halle
Theme Conversation
* Hymn: Praise to the Lord 220
We Listen For God's Word
Hebrew Scripture: - 1 Samuel 1: 4-20
* Responsive Reading: Psalm 91, (VU p. 807-808)
Ministry of Music My God Sees Me
Gospel - Mark 13: 1-8
Meditation
* Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness 288
We Respond To God's Word
Invitation to Offering
Offertory Ministry of Music Soar Like An Eagle
Presentation of Offering
*Doxology: "Praise God From Whom…."VU541
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
We hold up our smallness to your greatness, our fear to your love. Our tiny act of giving to your great generosity. Ourselves to you. Amen.
Prayers of The People and The Lord's Prayer
*Hymn: I See A New Heaven 713
*Commissioning & Benediction
*Musical Postlude
Resources Used in this service:
Celebrating God's Presence, Women Pray, God Has No Religion
Today in Prayer
We uplift those who are feel sad and alone. May they know your caring presence God.
Stewardship Seconds
When it comes to giving until it hurts, most people have a very low threshold of pain. ~ Anonymous
On Your Behalf
Urgent Action to Support the Gun Registry in Canada
Since January 2006 the federal government has been taking regulatory measures to dismantle the long-gun portion of the registry, but to leave the gun registry in pklace for restricted weapons and handguns.
Background
The General Council of the United Church is calling on the Government of Canada to
· drop the amendments to eliminate the registration of unrestricted rifles and shotguns
· end the amnesty for gun owners who fail to renew their licenses
· ensure there are adequate resources to strengthen, not weaken, the screening processes for licenses (rather than waive or refund $120 million in licensing fees to gun owners, as currently promised)
· prohibit the sale of semi-automatic military assault weapons to civilians
· support increased awareness of the real threats of firearms, the risk factors, and appropriate interventions
For more information on the General Council's policy in support of gun registration please contact:
The Human Rights and Peace Desk, The United Church of Canada
Choice Okoro - Program Coordinator
1-800-268-3781 or 416-231-5931, ext. 4061
Paula Messina - Program Assistant
1-800-268-3781 or 416-231-5931, ext. 4046
United Church web-site: www.united-church.ca
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 19
Gander 11 a.m.
7 p.m. Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
Glenwood 7 p.m. Bible Study & Hymn Sing
Lakeside 4 p.m. Chapel
Worship next Sunday - November 26 (Reign of Christ)
Gander 11 a.m.
Benton 2 p.m.
Glenwood 5 p.m. Potluck, 6 p.m. Sunday School, 7 p.m. Worship
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sun. 19th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
Mon. 20th., 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.
Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Church Council, 7:00 p.m.,C.H. Aud.
Tues., 21st, 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
U.C.W. Fellowship Unit, 8:00 p.m., C. Hall Aud.
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 22nd, 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., 23rd Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Guitar Group, 7:00 p.m., Church basement
Finance Committee Turkey Dinner,
TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Fri . 24th, Beavers Sleepover, 6:00 p.m.
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement
Sat. 25th., Beavers Sleepover, to 10 a.m.
Social Club, 8:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today: Regular classes
FOR YOUR INFORMATION Rev. Steve will be on study leave from November 20 to 27 inclusive.
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE a donation in memory of Frank Cheeks, beloved father and grandfather, by David, Kim & Benjamin Cheeks.
THANK YOU Jack Fox & Family would like to thank the congregation for prayers and get well wishes during his recent illness. God bless.
COURIER NEEDED! Is there anyone going to St. John's soon who could pick up the order for us? Please let Rev. Steph. know.
PANEL DISCUSSION The Youth Group Invites the entire congregation to join us on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 for a panel discussion on Spirituality and Addiction in honour of Addiction Awareness Week. You are welcome to join us at 8 PM in the church hall.
PLEASE NOTE!! IS THIS ...THE LOOK OF CHRISTMAS! Advent Calendar available at the back of the church for anyone who is interested.
ECUMENICAL MINISTERIAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SING, at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Monday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m.
SS COFFEE HOUR Parents of Sunday School children are requested to donate up to $10. to cover the expense of lunch provided for kids at Coffee Hour. Place in your church envelope in other section marked SS Coffee Hour.
OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING this evening, Nov. 19th., at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to join in this time of singing, led by the Guitar Group.
CRAFT AND BAKE 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.
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING Church Council meets to discuss ongoing concerns in the daily life of our church and plan for its future. This month's meeting will be held Mon. NOVEMBER 20th, 7:00 p.m. in the church hall parlour.
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. New Volunteers are needed for kitchen and dessert line duties before and during the Thanksgiving Dinner. If you can help, please call Don at 256-2809. As well, donations of fresh vegetables, canned peas, and cranberry jelly would be much appreciated. Would you help out? Pies or cakes are also needed for the Thanksgiving Dinner desserts. Please call Marilyn Feltham 651-2842.
FIRST UNITED SCOUTS UPCOMING FUND-RAISING - All Proceeds are in aid of Canadian Jamboree 2007 - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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 or for further info, for Tuesday's group call Rev. Steve Atkinson, 256-3000, for Friday's group, contact Rev. Stephanie McClellan,424-6681. Please register as soon as possible as space is limited.
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 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.
The United Church Book Store is having a SPECIAL SATURDAY OPENING. You are invited Saturday, November 25th, 2006 from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. for a day of shopping in our St. John''s location at 320 Elizabeth Avenue.
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 item matter. s containing nuts or nut products. WE AIM TO BE SCENT-FREE AND NUT-FREE. Thank you for your attention to this very serious
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WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND
IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL
website: www.unitedchurchgander.ca