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 - February 11, 2007 - 11:00 a.m.
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 Word and Light
*Greeting
*Passing the Peace of Christ
May the Peace of Christ be with you….
And also with you.
Congregational Life and Work
* Introit: Jesus, You Have Come To The Lakeshore, VU563
Jesus, you have come to the lakeshore
looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones;
you only asked me to follow humbly.
O Jesus, with your eyes you have searched me,
and while smiling, have spoken my name;
now my boat's left on the shoreline behind me;
by your side I will seek other seas.
*Call to Worship
Leader: From the very beginning, God's wisdom was in the
world, calling us.
Voice 1: From here,
Voice 2: and here
Voice 3: and here
Voice 4: and here.
Leader: From all around us the voice of wisdom calls us to
live in God's way. Do you hear wisdom's voice?
All: We do.
One: And what is your response?
All: We are here, God. We are your people.
One: Then let us worship the God who has created us, who
delights in being with us, and whose Spirit is all around
us.
* Opening Prayer (unison):
O Most Blessed One, as we enter into the life of your Spirit, teach our hearts to be psalms, singing forth your praise; teach our minds
to be proverbs, shining forth your wisdom; and teach our lives to be parables, showing forth your glory in every gesture and deed. Amen.
* Opening Hymn: O God Our Help 806
Prayer of Confession (in unison):
Wise and Holy God,
Help us to have peace of mind and a sense of moral confidence to know in our heart what is right and wrong. Give us strength to make
wise decisions and the courage to stand by our convictions - even in the face of adversity or pressure from our peers. Help us to be happy
with ourselves and the path we have taken. And love us when we stray from what is right, so that your love may be our guide. (silent
reflection) Amen. -- Kay Doane, Dreams Alive: Prayers by Teenagers
Words of Assurance
The Good News is . . . beyond all measure.
That is good news! Thanks be to God!
Sing - Halle, Halle, Halle
Theme Conversation
* Hymn: Lord, Jesus You Shall be my Song 641
We Listen for God's Word
Hebrew Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Ministry of Music God Will Make A Way
Responsive Reading: Psalm 1, (VU, p. 724)
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:17-26
Reflection
*Hymn: O The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus (Hymns Family of God)
O the deep, deep love of Jesus,
Vast, unmeasured boundless, free!
Rolling as a mighty ocean
In its fullness over me!
Underneath me, all around me,
Is the current of Thy love -
Leading onward, Leading homeward,
To Thy glorious rest above!
O the deep, deep love of Jesus -
Spread His praise from shore to shore!
How He loveth, ever loveth,
Changeth never, nevermore!
How He watches o'er His loved ones,
Died to call them all His own;
How for them He intercedeth,
Watcheth o'er them from the throne!
O the deep, deep love of Jesus,
Love of every love the best!
"Tis an ocean full of blessing,
'Tis a haven giving rest!
O the deep, deep love of Jesus -
'Tis a heaven of heavens to me;
And it lifts me up to glory,
For it lifts me up to Thee!
We Respond to God's Word
Invitation to Offering
Presentation of Offering
Offertory Ministry of Music
*Doxology: "We Give You But Your Own" 542
We give you but your own,
whate'er the gift may be;
all that we have is yours alone,
we give it gratefully.
*Prayer of Dedication of Gifts and Self (in unison):
God of all,
We give you thanks for so many riches. Yet we ask for one
more gift. Grant us the gift of sensitivity and understanding . Let us be aware of the inequity in your world. We offer the gifts we have
presented here or through PAR for your church and your work. Amen. -- United in Love Curriculum
Prayers of the People
* Hymn: I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say 626
*Commissioning and Benediction (responsive)
May the grace of God,
deeper than our imagination;
the strength of Christ,
stronger than our need;
and the communion of the Holy Spirit,
richer than our togetherness; guide and sustain us
today and in all our tomorrows.
Sung Benediction - Go Now in Peace (x2)
*Organ Postlude
This Week In Prayer
We pray for all those who are ill, either at home or in hospital. Be with them Lord.
Stewardship Second -
Stewards of God's realm love their enemies, do good to those who hate them, bless those who curse them, and pray for those who abuse them.
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 - February 11, 2007
Gander 11 a.m. (followed by Annual Congregational Meeting with Coffee Hour)
Benton 2 p.m. Communion
Glenwood 7 p.m.
Next worship - February 18
Gander 11 a.m.
Lakeside Homes 4 p.m. Chapel
Glenwood Breakfast potluck/Congregational Meeting to follow 9:30am
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sun. 11th., A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
Mon. 12th., 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.
Handbell Choir practice, 6:30 p.m., C. Sanct.
Al-anon, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., C. Bsmt.
Tues., 13th, 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. Sanct.
Session, 7:30 p.m., C.Hall parlour
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 14th, Men's Fellowship Group, Noon-2 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Youth Group, 7:30-9 p.m., C. Hall & Parlour
Mens' Choir, 7:00 p.m./Senior Choir, 8:00 p.m.
Church Sanctuary
Labyrinth available, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Thurs., 15th Scouts, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Aud.
Guitar Group, 7:00 p.m., C. Bsmt
TOPS, 7-9 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Fri . 16th, A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement
Sat. 17th. Saturday's for the Soul, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feel free to drop in any time throughout and leave at your own pace. The sanctuary will be open for quiet meditation and there will be prayer resources on hand. The labyrinth will be available and someone there to get you started if you need it AND a spirituality discussion group will be included from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. What better time to give yourself the gift of sacred time, inner peace?
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
VALENTINE'S DAY SINGING TELEGRAMS - You are invited to book the The M&S Singers (aka Fraser Road United Church Youth Group) to serenade your loved ones this Valentine's Day. Minimum donation will be $5 and your money will go to support the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada. A perfect way to share our love for one another and show God's love to the world! Call Rev. Steph 424-6681 or Marilyn Boone 651-2062 by Tuesday, February 13th to book. Thanks.
The GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM 2008 is eager to have more enthusiastic team members join us for the two week mission in April 2008. We have each committed to paying $3000 for the cost of the trip. Some of us will be fund-raising to get that amount and others prefer to "pay and go" without the hassle of fund-raising. With those two options, we figure we can accommodate everyone's preferences. Many want to go, but felt overwhelmed, discouraged or distracted by the fund-raising and would rather pay the money themselves. If the fund-raising has been the deciding factor for you, please reconsider with these new guidelines in place and contact Rev. Steph (424-6681) to join the team. We'd love to have you with us, but you must respond by March 30th. Thanks.
YOU'RE INVITED to join "The Inbe Tweeners" for a games and nachos night at the church on March 2nd at 7:30 PM! Who are "The Inbe Tweeners" you ask? Anyone between Youth Group and Retirement age. Call Rev. Steph for more info 256-3000 or 424-6681!
THE SESSION has had a request to change the start time for Sunday morning service from 11 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We will be placing a vote sheet in the pew. Please answer YES or NO and sign your name.
PANCAKE SUPPER FUNDRAISER 1st United Scouting will be holding their annual Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday Feb. 20th starting at 5 p.m. at the United Church Hall. Menu will consist of Pancakes, Sausages, Dessert Tea $5.00 . Tickets can be obtained from any member of the 1st United Scouting or by calling Brian at 256-5057. Thanks
Fraser Road United Church Women will be having an AFTERNOON TEA, BAKE SALE & BROWN BAG SALE on Tuesday, February 27 at 2:30 P.M. at the Fraser Road United Church Hall. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or by phoning Jean Brown at 256-2632. Any donations my be dropped off at the church hall between 8 and 9 p.m., Monday February 26, 2007.
THANK YOU!! The Social Club would like to thank all who supported their Annual Bean Supper. In excess of $1800 was raised. Thanks so much!
OUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU !! -
Three vacancies exist on Church Council :-
- Chair, Finance Committee
- Chair, Stewardship Committee
- One Youth Representative
In addition, we need two delegates to attend West District Meeting (Spring & Fall). If you would like to consider these positions, or if you can suggest someone for us to contact, please call the Church Office (256-3000) or John (256-3579).
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR SAY AND EXPRESS YOUR OPINION. Our Annual Congregational Meeting will take the form of a luncheon meeting (supplied by members of Council) and will begin at 12:30 p.m on Sunday, Feb. 11/07. Everyone is welcome. Young children will be entertained in the Parlour during the meeting. Thank you for your interest and cooperation.
EASTER BANNERS Easter is fast approaching and we would like more Banners to decorate and brighten our Sanctuary as we celebrate on Easter Sunday morning. Any family or any person who would like to make a banner for this purpose is invited to do so.
OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING, February 18th, 7:00 p.m. You are invited to join in this time of singing, followed by refreshments in the church hall.
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 March 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.
KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL The 30th annual Gander Kiwanis Festival will be held from March 5th to March 9th. Venues are as follows: The Arts & Culture Center Theater and Art Gallery, Salvation Army Citadel, Fraser Road United Church, Pentecostal Church, and St,. Martin's Cathedral, with morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Tickets for each session are $2.00 or a week's pass for $12.00. These can be purchased at all venues.
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