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: Mens' Choir
First Sunday in Lent
Sunday Worship - February 25, 2007
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
Prepare and direct our people
into God's world for service.
* Please stand as you are able.
MUSICAL PRELUDE
* PROCESSION OF THE LIGHT AND WORD
* GREETING
* PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you . .
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
*INTROIT: Holy, Holy, Holy, #315 VU
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
* CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)
Greetings to our brothers and sisters in the faith.
We come to celebrate God's presence,
and God's love expressed through Jesus Christ.
We come remembering Christ's life and ministry,
and the life we are called to live.
We come as a pilgrim people
searching for ways to live out our faith.
We come seeking the strength to carry on our journey.
Let us rejoice in God's gift to us!
OPENING PRAYER (unison):
Ever-present God,
this day enfolds us and surrounds us:
be in our speaking and in our thinking;
be in our life and on our lips;
be in our hearts and in our souls,
today and forever. Amen.
* HYMN: What A Friend #664
PRAYER OF CONFESSION & ASSURANCE OF PARDON
(Touching the side of the mouth with one hand.)
Let us offer us the sins of our mouths.
Gracious God,
we offer up to you the words we've said in anger
or when feeling spiteful or hurt,
lies we've told that we thought didn't matter
or that we could "get away with."
(Hand on head)
Let us offer up the sins of our minds.
Holy God,
we offer up to you thoughts we've had that "cut down" others
or show a lack of respect for ourselves.
(Hand over heart).
Let us offer up to God the sins of our hearts.
Merciful God,
we offer up to you the times our hearts were bitter
and we refused to forgive,
or when we were sad and refused to be comforted,
or when we were hardened to others and didn't share love.
(Hand open, upwards, chest height).
Let us offer up the sins of our hands.
Loving God,
we offer up to you the times we used our hands
to do things that brought harm to others,
to the earth or to ourselves,
the times we were not kind.
(Lifting open hand overhead)
Let us take the sins of our mouths and our minds,
our hearts and our hands and release them to the heart of God.
(One hand spiralling downward)
God will transform us,
pure and clean as the dove of the Holy Spirit,
for we are beloved.
This is the Good News of the Gospel.
Thanks be to God.
Sing: Halle, Halle, Halle
THEME CONVERSATION
SERVICE OF THE WORD
MINISTRY OF MUSIC I've Anchored In Jesus
RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 91(VU p. 808)
(Choir will sing verses, congregation will join in with chorus)GOSPEL READING: Luke 4:1-13
*HYMN: Seek Ye First #356
DRAMATIC READING: People Do Not Live By Bread Alone
REFLECTION
PRESENTATION OF OFFERING
OFFERTORY MINISTRY OF MUSIC Send The Light
*DOXOLOGY #541 VU
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):
God of blessing, having freely received from you, help us to bless others with this offering. Amen.
* HYMN: Near To The Heart Of God Hymns F of G, #35
There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.
O Jesus, blest redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where we our Saviour meet,
Near to the heart of God.
There is a place of full release,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD'S PRAYER
WE GO FORTH IN JOY
*HYMN: Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song #641
* COMMISSIONING & BENEDICTION
* CHORAL AMEN
* MUSICAL POSTLUDE
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
We pray for families, and also remember those who are elderly and have lost their independence. Also, those who care for them both at home and
in care facilities.
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS 2007
Stewards joyfully tithe the "first fruits" of their harvest or income to celebrate all that God has done.
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 25 - Lent 1
Gander (All Ages) 11 a.m. Sacrament of Baptism
Benton 2 p.m. followed by Congregational Meeting
Glenwood 7 p.m.
Worship next Sunday - March 4 - Lent 2
Gander 11 a.m. Communion
Nightingale Manor 7 p.m. Communion
Glenwood 7 p.m. Communion
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sun. 25th., COFFEE HOUR, in the church hall following worship. ALL ARE WELCOME!
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
Mon. 26th., 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., 27th, 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.
CD Committee, 7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
Outreach Committee, 7:30 p.m., C.H. Parlour
A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church basement (choir room)
Wed. 28th, 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., 1st 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 . 2nd, A.A., 8-10 p.m., Church Basement
Sat. 3rd. Saturday's for the Soul, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 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
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE a donation of bulletins in loving memory of daughter, Nancy, by John & Lorraine.
INSTALLATION OF U.C.W. OFFICERS for 2007/08 will take place on MARCH 4th - 11 a.m.
We celebrate SCOUT/GUIDE Week with our First United Scouting Troop.
ANNUAL 2007 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE will take place at Fraser Road UC on Friday, March 2nd at 8:00 p.m. All those attending are asked to please wear, or bring, a brightly colored scarf that you will use during the service.
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. Adherents, as well as full members, will be permitted to vote. The vote will take place on February 25th, and March 4th. Please sign the vote slip, and place in the box at the back of the church.
YOU'RE INVITED to join "The Inbe Tweeners" for a games and nachos night at the church on March 2nd at 7:30 P.M.! 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!
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE needs new members. Next meeting Feb. 27th at 7:00 p.m. Please call 256-8327 Glenn Keefe if you can help out.
Fraser Road United Church Women will be having an AFTERNOON TEA, BAKE SALE and 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.
OUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU !! -
Two vacancies exist on Church Council :-
- Chair, Finance Committee
- One Youth Representative
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).
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. So we will know that banners are being prepared, please contact the church office if you are interested.
THE GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM 2008 will meet the first Thursday of each month (March 1th) at 8:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING, March 18th, 7:00 p.m. with the Guitar Group. You are invited to join in this time of singing, followed by refreshments in the church hall. The congregation is asked to bring a small amount of food for refreshment time.
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Gander and Area Food Bank will take place at the Community Room in the Gander Dominion Store on Wednesday, March 14th at 7:30 P.M. Reports will be presented and vacant positions on the Board will be filled at this meeting. If you are interested in the affairs of the Food Bank please plan to attend. Your presence at this meeting will not obligate you to fill a position on the Board.
MARCH 16th A SPAGHETTI SUPPER will be held at DOMINION. COST is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 years. Tickets for this event are available from Genny 256-4238, Florrie 256-2256, Beryl 256-3436, or Myra 256-2144, or at Church office. There are no take outs available, so please come to Dominion and enjoy and meal. This is a fund-raiser for First UC Benton
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.
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
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 Centre Theatre 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