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: Handbell Choir, directed by Doug Nevin
Sunday Worship - March11, 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: Lord, Jesus You Shall Be My Song as I Journey #641
Lord Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey,
I'll tell everybody about you wherever I go:
for our life and our peace and our love is yourself.
Lord Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey.
*Call to Worship
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 (unison):
Glorious God, we come together as your people.
We come as a praising people, singing your goodness;
we come as a praying people, bringing our needs, our joys; we come as a listening people, opening to your Word. Fill us with your love and empower us for faithful living, we pray.
* Opening Hymn: Praise to the Lord the Almighty 220
Prayer of Confession/Assurance of Pardon (see back of bulletin)
Sing: Halle, Halle, Halle
Theme Conversation
* Hymn: - I Danced in the Morning 352
We Listen for God's Word
Hebrew Scriptures Isaiah 55:1-9
Responsive Psalm 63, p. 781
Ministry of Music I Can See Clearly Now
Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9
*Hymn: This Is God's Wondrous World 296
We Respond to God's Word
Invitation to Offering
Presentation of Offering
Offertory Ministry of Music Do-Re-Mi
*Doxology: "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" 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 of Gifts and Self (unison):
Creator God,
Your children need nurture for body, mind and spirit. Yet we know that not all sit at the table. We include in our offering gifts to the M&S fund today for healthy minds and bodies. Bless these gifts and our work. Amen.
-- United in Love Curriculum
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
* Hymn: God will Take Care of You (Hymns F of God) 56
Be not dismayed whate'er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath God's wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you,
Through every day, o'er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
Through days of toil when you heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you. R
All you may need God will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you. R
No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon God's breast,
God will take care of you. R
*Commissioning
* Benediction
*Choral Amen
*Organ Postlude
This Week in Prayer -
We pray for Ruth Powell as she finalizes the plan of Dipika's Adoption in Nepal. As God adopts us as children of God, so we share our love and
resources to others whose lives need to be given new hope and fulfilled potential.
Stewardship Second
Good stewards see potential all around 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 - March 11 - Lent 3
Gander 11 a.m.
Benton 2 p.m. Communion
Glenwood 11 a.m.
Next worship - March 18 - Lent 4
Gander 11 a.m.
Gander 7 p.m. Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
Lakeside Homes 4 p.m. Chapel
Glenwood 5 p.m. Potluck (followed by worship)
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sun. 11th., COFFEE HOUR - ALL ARE WELCOME!
(in the church hall, following worship)
A.A. 8-10 p.m., Church Basement (Choir Room)
Mon. 122h., 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.
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, NOT MEETING
Session, 7:30 p.m., C.H. 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
A CHILI SUPPER hosted by U.C.W. Genesis Unit will be held on Tuesday, March 27th beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Tickets at $7.00 per person can be obtained from Marilyn (256-2110), Dianne (256-2982), or any U.C.W. Genesis member.
A BREAKFAST PROGRAM is being set up at Gander Collegiate which will require volunteers to help out. If you can spare an hour (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.) occasionally, please call Lorraine Elliott, Chair of our Outreach Committee, (256-3579) to have your name placed on the schedule. Thank you.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will meet on the third Thursday of each month. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m.
"ATTENTION all of you "Bible In A Year Participants". There is a Bible Talk Session planned for March 25th following the worship service at Fraser Road. Following a cup of coffee and a bite to eat, we will meet for about an hour or so depending on the discussion and questions. This is a chance to bring your questions as well as engage in some deeper conversations about scripture. All are invited to come out for what is expected to be a stimulating time of fellowship. Please mark the 25th in your calendars."
FOR YOUR INFO Ministry at our church is remembered in prayer at Vancouver School of Theology this week. Rev Steph is an alumni from that seminary.
THANK YOU for your prayers, cards, visits and gifts sent during my recent hospitalization. Your love and support is greatly appreciated. With gratitude, Rev. Steph
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.
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.
First United Church will hold A SPAGHETTI SUPPER will be held at DOMINION, THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 16th. 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 at 256-2256, Beryl at 256-3436, or Myra at 256-2144, or at Church office. There are no take outs available, so please come to Dominion and enjoy the meal.
FIRST UNITED SCOUTS FUND-RAISING - All Proceeds are in aid of Canadian Jamboree 2007
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 NOTE No property is to be borrowed/removed from the church without first obtaining permission. Thank you, Caretaker.
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 April 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.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR LETTING US KNOW
WHEN A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR A FRIEND
IS ILL AT HOME OR IN THE HOSPITAL
website: www.unitedchurchgander.ca
Fraser Road United Contributions
January 2006 - $18,560.98
January 2007 - $14,066.30 - Down $4500
February 2006 - $12,435.35
February 2007 - $12,584.19 - Up $150.