WILMOT UNITED CHURCH WELCOME SUNDAY September 16, 2012

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1 WILMOT UNITED CHURCH WELCOME SUNDAY September 16, 2012 Portions of the service printed in bold are spoken by the whole congregation. At the points marked * - those who are able are invited to stand. THE PEOPLE GATHER Prelude: Andante (Dienel) Welcome to the Church Call to Worship: Psalm 19 VU #740 * Hymn: Let Us Build a House (verses 1,4 and 5) MV #1 We light the Christ Candle Opening Prayer Storytime for the Young and the Young at Heart Rev. E. Beairsto * Hymn: Glory, Glory (see back of bulletin) (Lorie Nielsen) The Sacrament of Baptism (see white insert) * Hymn: Child of Blessing, Child of Promise VU #444 Prayer of Preparation LISTENING FOR TRUTH Eternal God, open our minds to hear your word, our hearts to love your word, and our lives to be obedient to your word, through the power of your Spirit and the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Scripture Reading: Mark 8: Judy Coates 1 Congregational Response: One: This is the witness of God s people. All: Thanks be to God! Anthem: Sing a New Song to the Lord (Scialla) Sermon: Christian Community: Costly Discipleship Rev. R-H Gaskin Time for Silent Reflection * Hymn: I Have Called You by Your Name MV #161 Announcements Invitation to The Offering Offertory Music RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD * Doxology VU #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 As we remember our own baptism this day, through Jesus rising out of the Jordan river, we remember our willingness to help in God s work in the world. Through our offerings and our lives, may hurts be healed, divisions overcome, the hungry fed, and lives blessed, in your name we pray. Amen. Prayers of the People The Last Word: Proverbs 1: * Closing Hymn: Here I Am, Lord VU #509 * Commissioning & Benediction Choral Amen Postlude: Fanfare Prelude (Bach) 2

2 ************************************************************** You are invited to remain for the Postlude as it is part of our Worship Service. ****************************************************************** BULLETINS: This morning s bulletins have been donated in loving memory of Walter Beairsto who was born 100 years ago today, September 16, A candle lighter has also been donated to Wilmot United Church in his memory by his family. WELCOME to this service of worship and thank you for being with us today. You are invited to join us for COFFEE & CONVERSATION in the Dr. G. M. Young Memorial Hall immediately following the worship service. You are encouraged to visit the various tables set up in the gym with information on the different groups/committees within our church. DOVE and DROPLETS (Baptism): The design combines the Dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit, with water drops, among which a green Cross is figured. This tapestry was designed by Rev. Rod Sykes for Wilmot Church in the late 1980 s. BENEVOLENT OFFERING: On the Sunday we celebrate Holy Communion we collect a special Benevolent Offering. This is used to provide food vouchers for those in need on Tuesday mornings. FOOD BANK DONATIONS! The 1 st Sunday of each month the Outreach Committee collects donations for the Food Bank. Non-perishable items can be place in and beside the trunk at the bottom of the sanctuary front entrance stairs. Thanks to Ed Topolski who then transports these items to the Fredericton and Salvation Army Food Banks. Thank you for your donations! VISIT: If you would like a visit from one of our ministers please give them a call. Rev. Rose-Hannah Gaskin can be reached at and Rev. Ellen Beairsto can be reached at WEEKLY E-LETTER: Don t forget to pick up a copy of Rose-Hannah s weekly e-letter. If you would like to receive this through please be sure that Marlene has your address. 3 CONGRATULATIONS to Lorraine Silliphant on being the recipient of the Pioneer of Human Rights Award. This award was presented to Lorraine at a ceremony on Sept. 11 th. The New Brunswick Pioneer of Human Rights Award is presented to recognize pioneers in the protection and promotion of human rights and their historic contributions to human rights in Canada. APPRECIATION FROM THE TRUSTEES: Yet again, the Trustees express gratitude on behalf of the congregation to Dorean Estey of Baie d Urfe QC. Her most recent projects were to provide two CD recorders for the Walter Beairsto Memorial Service Recording Ministry of Wilmot Church, and the refinishing or refurbishing of wood items at the front of the sanctuary. These include the railings in front of the choir, the platform front, the large communion table, the original communion table, the baptismal font, the two wooden chairs, the flower stand, and the two offering tables. While not particularly noticeable without a close-up view, the work was badly needed and the new appearance, made possible through Doreen s generosity, further beautifies our sanctuary. In addition, the ordering of the Choir Memorial Window, about to be installed, was made possible by Dorean s willingness to supplement the special fund designated for the window. THANK YOU: This summer the Interchurch Refugee Committee on behalf of the congregations of Wilmot, St. Paul's, and Forest Hill United welcomed two Iraqi refugee families that arrived from Syria. These families are now settled in apartments, the children are in school and university, the adults are in English Language classes at the Multicultural Association. Thanks to all for the many donations of household items including furniture. The families are very appreciative of the gifts provided by people from Wilmot. There will be a time/event planned this fall to meet the new families. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported and spread the word about the Prayer Shawl Ministry during the past year! We have heard wonderful stories about the many ways (y)our shawls have helped people on their journeys. We appreciate the yarn and supplies sent our way. Our group meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Parlour at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. No experience necessary, only good intentions. For more information, please contact Jilanna Eagles (jgeagles@nbnet.nb.ca; ), Kellie Jones ( ) or drop by our table in the hall after church today. If you would like to give a prayer shawl to someone you know, please contact a member of the Prayer Shawl group or one of the Ministers. 4

3 WILMOT SENIORS: Join us for our annual pot luck lunch on Tuesday, September 18th at 12 noon in the church parlour. Our special guest will be Arlene Johnston a local musician is bringing her shofur to play for us. A shofur is an ancient instrument which was made from the horn of an antelope and is referred to many times in Scripture. What better way to start our fall season than over a delicious meal with friends followed by a bit of unique entertainment? All seniors and retirees are warmly welcomed! ANNUAL MEETING OF WILMOT DROP-IN CENTRE: Sunday, Sept. 23, immediately after service, in the parlour, the Drop-In Centre will hold its annual meeting to review and amend procedures for the coming season. All volunteers, prospective volunteers and other persons interested or curious about Wilmot s Drop-In Centre are urged to attend. DOORS OPEN FREDERICTON - Next Sunday, September 23, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm approximately eighteen Fredericton buildings will be open to the public for visits and tours. Wilmot Church has been invited to participate again this year. Two or three volunteers from the congregation would be appreciated to assist with the welcoming of visitors. Please contact Peter Gough ( ) if you are available to assist for a 90-minute shift that afternoon. FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE: An introductory meeting of the newly formed Faith Formation Committee will ne held on Monday, Sept. 24 from 12-1 pm in the parlor. Members are reminded to bring their own lunch, beverages will be provided. DROP-IN PROGRAM: Tentative start date is Saturday, Sept. 29. WILMOT INFORMATION TEAM (WIT) is publishing our fall issue of Words from Wilmot for distribution on Sunday, September 30. If you have any announcements or articles that you or your group wish to contribute please send them to Garth and Lucille Caseley at gcaseley@nbnet.nb.ca before the deadline of Friday, September 21. This year there will also be an Advent issue published for distribution later in November for our Advent/Christmas activities. 5 SOUP LUNCH Sept 30 following Church! Warm your body and soul over fellowship and hot delicious soup prepared by the Outreach Committee and helpers. Two different varieties, including a vegetarian soup. Suggested price is $5 /person, $12/ family of 3. However, soup is for everyone.. no money this time? No problem you can contribute in the future. Profits will go towards the Outreach projects. Thanks for your support.. Clean up help always appreciated. HEALTH SURVEY: Results of the health survey done by the Parish Nurses have been compiled and will be available at Coffee & Conversation (Prayer Shawl table) as well as from Marlene in the Church office. UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEACE SEPT 21 GATHERING: Come join the community at Officers Square on Fri Sept pm to celebrate Peace Day lots of varied music, speakers including Fredrick Mwenengabo who went on a hunger strike to bring attention to conflict in the Congo. Bring a lawn chair. GRANDMOTHERS HELPING GRANDMOTHERS PETITION about access to generic- drugs: During coffee time please take a minute to sign this petition to House of Commons on Bill C398 calling for the House to pass this bill without significant amendment, to facilitate the immediate and sustainable flow of life-saving generic medicines to developing countries. Petition will be at the Outreach Table. SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS: NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM: An Information Session for Seniors and their Families - Wednesday, October 10 th from 6:30-8 pm in the parlor at Wilmot. Presentation 6:30-7:30 pm. Social time with tea, coffee and sweets provided 7:30 to 8 pm. Leslie Lecour of the Department of Social Development will share her knowledge and expertise on how the system works, providing information to help us more effectively navigate the system when we need to access services and / or have an assessment completed. There will be an opportunity to ask specific questions. Additional Information and pamphlets will be available. MUSICIAN NEEDED: Residents of the Veteran s Unit enjoy a Hymn Sing every Thursday morning. In order to continue this program we need volunteers to help provide music on an occasional basis starting Sept. 20 from 10-11:35 am. If you can help us please speak to Rev. Rose-Hannah Gaskin. 6 THE 32ND ANNUAL TERRY FOX RUN will take place on Sunday September

4 16th, beginning at the Pedway by the Lighthouse on the Green in Downtown Fredericton. Registration is from 1 to 2 pm and the Run begins at 2 pm. You can walk, jog, run, bike, roller blade, etc a 1km, 5km, or 10km route. There will be entertainment, pre-run exercises, and greetings from dignitaries. If you are interested in volunteering, would like more information, or would like to make a pledge/donation, please contact Derek Ness by phone or ( / Derek.Ness@unb.ca) DIVORCECARE: Are there those you know who are feeling the pain caused by marital estrangement, separation or divorce? They can find hope at DivorceCare. This 13 week program which features expert video segments and small group discussion provides practical suggestions for getting through and overcoming the results of marital breakup. A new session is beginning on Tuesday, September 18 at 6 pm in the Family Room at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. For more information contact the church office at There is no cost for this program. WRITERS WORKSHOP: Come join Ruth Waring, published author from Ontario, as she leads us in writing down our thoughts and memoirs. Everyone is invited to attend this informal workshop on Saturday, Sept. 22, 8:30 am 12:30 pm. The cost is $10 which includes all materials and coffee break. For information about Ruth, you are welcome to visit her website at ruthwaring.com. For more information and to register, please contact Mary McMulkin, (mlmcmulkin@gmail.com) or Linda Hall, (linda@writerhall.com). Ministers: Rev. Rose-Hannah Gaskin Rev. Ellen Beairsto Ministers Emeriti: Rev. Bob Jones, Rev. Cliff Moase, Rev. Vic Moriarty Organist: Virginia Leiter Choir Director: Steven Peacock Secretary: Marlene Phillips Custodian: Randy Randall Church Office: TODAY: 11:00 am WORSHIP 12:00 pm COFFEE & CONVERSATION Monday, Sept. 17: 6:30 pm LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC 6:30 pm U.C.W. - Parlor 6:45 pm TOASTMASTERS CLUB - Board Room Tuesday, Sept. 18: 12:00 pm SENIORS POT LUCK LUNCHEON - Parlor 12:00 pm OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - Fireside Room 7:00 pm IMPLEMENTATION TEAM - Parlor 7:00 pm MARTIAL ARTS - Gym Wednesday, Sept. 19: 9:00 am MORNING OUT/QUILTERS - Parlour 10:00 am VOUCHER PROGRAM - Fireside Room 10:00 am TOY LIBRARY 7:00 pm TRUSTEES - Board Room 7:00 pm NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - Fireside Room Thursday, Sept. 20: 1:00 pm WILMOT DABBLERS - Board Room 6:30 pm HANDBELL CHOIR PRACTICE 7:00 pm PAINTING CLASS - Board Room 7:00 pm MARTIAL ARTS - Gym 7:30 pm SENIOR CHOIR PRACTICE Friday, Sept. 21: DEADLINE - Words From Wilmot 12:00 pm FOOD FOR LIFE - Board Room 7 :00 pm SCOTT WOODS CONCERT - Sanctuary Saturday, Sept. 22: 10:00 am TOY LIBRARY Sunday, Sept. 23: 11:00 am WORSHIP 12:00 pm COFFEE & CONVERSATION 12:00 pm DROP-IN CENTRE ORIENTATION - Parlor 1-4 pm DOORS OPEN FREDERICTON LECTIONARY READINGS for Sept. 23: Proverbs 31: and Mark 9: THIS WEEK AT WILMOT Sept rd

5 GLORY, GLORY GLORY, GLORY, GIVE GOD THE PRAISE. GLORY, GLORY, ALL OF YOUR DAYS. IT S A GLORIOUS THING TO DO FOR ME AND EVERY ONE OF YOU IT S A GLORIOUS THING, OH YEAH! IT S A GLORIOUS THING! GLORY, GLORY, GIVE GOD YOUR LOVE. HE WILL SEND YOU JOY FROM ABOVE. GLORY, GLORY, GIVE GOD YOUR PRAYER. HE WILL ALWAYS HEAR YOU AND CARE. Words and music by Lorie Nielsen