Welcome Table in the hall after worship Sunday school teachers Infant & Toddler Care Prayer Cycle - Offering Counters Today

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1 First United Church Epiphany 4 January 28, 2018 Worship Leaders... Martha King, Tessa Russell Music... Alleluia Ringers, Alleluia Singers, Nikki Attwell,... Frances Chiasson, Jessica Crawford Greeters... Eunice Easton, Joan Grahl, Betty Richards Ushers... Audrey Beal, Liz Basisty, Ted Basisty Sound System... Carl Stef Projectionist... Greg Maier Coffee Hour... Bobbie and Duncan Tough Minute Person... Education Core Ministry, Beryl Itani Welcome Table in the hall after worship - Information about activities and services we offer at First United. Sunday school teachers Arata Campbell, Beryl Itani, Mackenzie Pruden, Isabella Seethaler, Joel Springer, Suki Vernet. Infant & Toddler Care - Available in Room 13. Prayer Cycle - This Sunday we join with other churches and pray for the congregation of Sicamous United and their minister Juanita Austin. Offering Counters Today David Bertetic, Edna Rennie, Kathleen Smith. Peace & Justice Table in the hall after worship - Environmental issues, urgent actions & Fair Trade items. Food Share Containers in the hall - for non-perishable food & hygiene items. Healing Ministry - Please contact Lorraine at for appointment. Here we gather to seek, know and express God s love in an open community which embraces diversity. Through the use of language, imagery, and metaphors that are inclusive of gender, sexual orientation, race and ability, we affirm that all of creation bears the image of God. While we are not always successful, this remains an important goal. 1

2 Prelude Gathering Ringing of the Bell, Welcome, Announcements, Minute Person The Peace Introit The Whole People of God (Jim Strathdee, Rainbow Songbook) Come into our church and see who is there, the children are dancing there s a song in the air. Grandma is sitting in her favourite chair and it s high time to worship our God. For all of God s children we open the door, the young and the old and the rich and the poor. We all come together our lives to restore as the whole people of God. (2x) Call to Worship We are summoned here by our holy God Who calls us each by name, and gathers us together in the unity of Jesus Christ From classroom and kitchen and carpool, We are called into God s presence Young and old and middle-aged Individuals and families, diverse and divergent Soft-spoken and outspoken, We hear our names being called to join in worship This house of worship is a place to pursue God s vision for all people: Unity and joy and faith expressed through different gifts Let us worship together! Hymn This Ancient Love (Voices United 282) Prayer of Reconciliation 2

3 Words of Hope The God who challenges us is also the God who encourages us. The God who confronts us is also the God who accepts us. Be assured that God is with us even now, accepting, guiding and forgiving. Amen Sung response We Are Clay (Bruce Harding) We are clay in the Potter s hands, worked on the wheel by the God of Love; we are clay in the Potter s hands, worked on the wheel.(2x) Word for all Ages Word Hymn Called by Earth and Sky (More Voices 135) Children leave for Sunday school Anthem As the Deer - Martin Nystrom, arr. Buryl Red 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Reflection Hymn We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky (More Voices 143) Thanksgiving Prayer of Intercession (Response: Nada te turbe (Nothing Can Trouble) (Voices United 290) Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. Those who seek God shall never go wanting. God alone fills us. Minute for Mission (Margaret Sichello) 3

4 A Time of Musical Reflection and Thanksgiving Galliard -arr. Susan T. Nelson Offering Presentation What Does Our God Require of Us (VU 701) What does our God require of us? (2x) Justice, kindness, walk humbly with our God. To seek justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. Prayer of Dedication Sending Forth Hymn It s a Song of Praise to the Maker (More Voices 30) Blessing Commissioning May the Blessing of God Go Before You (VU 962) May the blessing of God go before you. May her grace and peace abound. May her Spirit live within you. May her love wrap you round. May her blessing remain with you always. May you walk on holy ground. Postlude Praise to the Lord, the Almighty -arr. Bob Burroughs Next Week s Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:

5 Ministry Team Rev. Dr. Donald Schmidt (Minister for Worship & Leadership Development) Cheryl Perry (Minister for Families & Social Justice) Frances Chiasson (Minister of Music) Jessica Crawford (Accompanist) Rachel Anweiler (Youth Co-ordinator) Pat Totton (Parish Nurse) Rev. Beverley Milton (Minister Emeritus) Tanya Pritchard (Office Administrator) Vivian Dunne (Assistant Administrator) Keith Crawley (Bookkeeper) Fikrije & Mahmut Kacuri (Custodians) Office Hours: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Monday Thursday, Fridays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 721 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 6P6 Phone Fax Web Site: Staff Rev. Schmidt is away on vacation January 16-February 1. For emergencies, please call the church office: Big Book Sale for our sister community in El Salvador Thanks to your support, our sale on Jan. 20 fundraised $609 towards the scholarship program in El Triunfo! And SPECIAL THANKS to our great team of volunteers. Without your help, we would not be able to do this important fundraiser. MOPS Meeting The seniors of First United invite you to attend our Measure of Pleasure (MOP) meeting on Wednesday, January 31 at 1:30pm. Our program will be of interest to all seniors and hear some good hints about keeping safe in this community. We will have refreshments and time for visiting as well. If you haven t attended before, do come out and see what we are all about. Bring a friend along too to Room 14. Lenten Lectures are March 16 and 17 here at First United Church. Dr. Amir Hussain is our facilitator. If you would like to be involved in further planning for this event please contact Beryl Itani Registration is now open; see the office or register online: firstunitedkelowna.ca. 5

6 Mystery Friends Project The Mystery Friends Project is designed to build intergenerational connections in our congregation. Adults are paired with a child in Sunday school to exchange letters through the winter and early spring with their "Mystery Pen Pals." In June, we will celebrate with a picnic lunch to solve the mystery and reveal our partners. Deadline to sign up is TODAY. Please contact Suki Vernet with any questions. THIS WEEK AT FIRST UNITED JANUARY 28 FEBRUARY 4, 2018 Today 8:30AM Informal worship: 14 10:00AM Worship: Sanctuary 11:15AM Book Sale: Hall 11:15AM Coffee Hour: Hall/Kitchen 11:15AM Children s choir: Sanctuary 11:30AM Youth Group 12:00PM Alleluia Ringers rehearse: Belfry Monday 10:00AM Grandparents raising grandchildren: 14 Bible Study resumes February 5 Tuesday 10:00AM Coffee Hour & Outreach Ministry: Hall 4:30PM Gone Fishin : Hall Wednesday 1:30PM Measure of Pleasure: 14 3:00PM Property Core Ministry meeting: Office Thursday Bible study resumes February 7 8:30AM Healing Ministry: Vestry 10:00AM Coffee Hour & Outreach Ministry: Hall 4:30PM Outreach Core Ministry: 13 7:00PM Alleluia Singers rehearsal: Sanctuary Saturday Next Sunday 8:30AM Informal worship: 14 10:00AM Worship: Sanctuary 11:15AM Coffee Hour: Hall/Kitchen 11:15AM Children s Choir: Sanctuary 11:30AM Youth Group 12:00PM Japanese congregation worship 3:00PM Alleluia Ringers rehearse: Belfry 6