Silence is kept. 3 rd after Epiphany January 22, 2017

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1 3 rd after Epiphany January 22, 2017 *Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses in bold. Prelude The Life and Work of the Community Greeting: The Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Introit: v.1 VU#396 Jesus, stand among us in your risen power; let this time of worship be a hallowed hour. Call to Worship Opening Prayer & Lord s Prayer: *Hymn Jesus Calls Us VU#562 Invitation to Reconcilliation Prayer of Confession (unison) Hear us, God our deliverer, as we speak of our failures! Have mercy on us. May your love become the core of our hearts, may your compassion become the words we speak, may your hope illuminate the ways in which we serve others, even as we seek to follow the One who calls us to new life, Jesus the Christ. Silence is kept.

2 -2- Words of Assurance: One: God is our help, so why should we be afraid? All: God keeps us safe, there is nothing to dread! One: This is good news for all of us. All: Sheltered in God s gracious heart of mercy and love, we raise shouts of joy: thanks be to God, we are forgiven! Amen. *Hymn: Fairest Lord Jesus VU#341 Theme Time Sing: For all your goodness, God VU#549 Prayer for Illumination Reader: Susan Fowler Isaiah 9:1-4 The people have seen a great light. One: This is the witness of Israel. All: Thanks be to God. *Hymn O Splendour of God s Glory Bright VU# 413 Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus begins his ministry. One: This is the Good News of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to Christ the Word. Reflection Anthem Offering Invitation Offertory A Day by the Sea Offering Prayer VU#44 In gratitude and humble trust we bring our best today to serve your cause and share your love with all along life's way. O God, who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ, your Son, teach us to give ourselves each day until life's work is done. Prayer *Hymn I Am the Light of the World VU#87

3 *Sending Forth: -3- One: We could play hide and seek, waiting for others to come find us, All: but we will go in God s light, seeking those in the world s shadows. One: We could stay where we are, our hearts and souls captured by fear, All: but we will follow the One who leads us to serve all longing for new life. One: We could cling to our burdens and worries, using them as an excuse to ignore those around us, All: but we will lay them down to join the Spirit in embracing our sisters and brothers. Amen. *Choral Closing Go Now In Peace VU#964 Go now in peace, go now in peace. May the love of God surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go. Postlude ~Words to music reprinted with permission LicenSing # Resources used in this service: Seasons of the Spirit, Epiphany 2017; Minister s Annual Manual ; Gathering, Advent/Christmas/ Epiphany Welcome to Mount Royal United Church! A Christian Family encouraging spiritual growth through Worship, Friendship, Learning and Action. Your presence enriches our worship. Newcomers and visitors are welcome, and invited to sign our guest book at the back (name and address, if possible). If you are able, please join us for coffee and conversation. Choose a green mug so that we may introduce ourselves to you. If you are new to Mount Royal and would like any information on giving, or how we make a difference in the world through the money we collect, please contact the church office. There are many options including envelopes and PAR (Pre Authorized Remittance) which make it easier to give, and also tax deductible as charitable giving! Help support the vital ministry of Mount Royal! Minister: Minister Emeritus: the Rev Dr Beverly Daley the Rev Ron Maund

4 Music Director: France Henriques Office Administrator: Tracy Parrott Custodian: Wayne Surrette Welcomer: Mildred Underhill Ushers: Maureen & (Peter Linney), Susan Fowler Church Office: Kitchen Phone & Fax: Office Mount Royal website: Office Hours: Mon Thurs, 9am-3pm Screen Operators for the next 4 weeks: Jan 22 - Mike/Penny, Jan 29 Erik, Feb 5 Stephen, Feb 12 Jim, Ushers for the next 4 weeks: (chairlift operator in brackets) Jan 29 (David Close), Ron Berry, Randy Scott, John Brown Feb 5 Reid Steeves, Jennifer & (Nick Smith), Bethany Smith Feb 12 Dave Arnold, Howard Easton, Ed MacLeod, (Norman Bremner) Feb 19 Reg Henderson, (Jim Morris), Connie MacCallum, Shirley Dutcher This Week s Events Monday 9:30am Tai Chi Church Hall 10am-12 Writer s Circle Boardroom 2:15-3:15 Sparks Church Hall 6:30pm Beavers Church Hall Tuesday 9:00am Craft Group Boardroom 1:00pm Art Club Church Hall 6:30pm Cubs Church Hall Wednesday 9:30am Tai Chi Church Hall 7:00pm Choir Practice Sanctuary Thursday 1:30pm Marathon Bridge Church Hall Friday 9:30am Tai Chi Church Hall Saturday 10:00am Tai Chi Church Hall

5 Special Notices: All Committee Chairs and Group Leaders With year-end quickly approaching please consider your 2016 reports for submission for the Annual Report. The deadline for this publication is January 26. There will be a Valentine s Dinner on Saturday, February 11 at 6pm. More details to follow. The Annual Meeting is coming up on February 12 as well as a soup luncheon (free will offering). Grocery Cards are available downstairs after the service of worship. We need help for our BLAST program! If you are interested in helping with BLAST (even for a few Sundays), please see Katelyn Montgomery. Community Notices: Pancake Supper on Feb 8 th at Mountain View UC, 85 MacBeath Ave, 4:30-6:30pm. Pancakes with maple syrup, sausages, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults: $7; ages 6-12: $3.50;U6: Free. St. Paul s U.C.W. will be holding their annual New to You Sale on Saturday, February 11 from 9am 12 noon. There will be Clothing, Footwear and Accessories for all ages. 404 Cleveland Ave, Riverview. The Affirming Committee of Central UC presents the Movie 42 - The Jackie Robinson Story, a drama, starring Harrison Ford & Chadwick Boseman in The Community Peace Centre Forum, 22 Church St on Thursday, February 16 at 7pm. Movie and snacks are free of charge. Come and bring a friend. Here is a "wish list" of most needed items at ReConnect: Deodorant, Toothpaste/Toothbrush, Razors, Soap, Shampoo, Toilet Paper, Tampons, Pet food (cat/dog), Codiac Transit Bus tickets, Food vouchers for grocery store, Cash donations (to assist with identification, damage deposits etc.) Hats/Scarves/Gloves (in winter), gently used bed sheets/blankets, Towels, sleeping bags/tents, gently used footwear (boots, sneakers etc), Gently used winter jackets, Non-Perishable Food Items, Hearty soups, Pasta noodles/pasta sauce, Coffee, granola bars, kraft dinner, peanut butter, Canned Ravioli/pastas, Canned meat, Evaporated milk, powdered milk. For your information these items can be dropped off at a collection box at the YMCA.

6 If you have and would like to receive notices regarding cancellations and other items of interest, please put your name and address on a piece of paper in the collection plate. Thank you. We now have a transport wheelchair, rollator and walker in the church. These will be stored at the back of the sanctuary and are there should the need arise for anyone experiencing mobility issues during services or activities at the church. No Scents make good sense. The UCW continues to collect: Postage stamps for Oxfam Canada. The border of the stamps should be trimmed to ¼. eye glasses for distribution to Third world countries. Milk bags for sleeping mats for Haiti (Hillcrest School). Plastic bread bag closure tabs/campbell s soup labels Aluminum pop can closure tabs You may drop any of these items in the containers at the entrance of the Bessborough door. Thank you for helping with these endeavours. Please remember to continue to bring non-perishable food items for the food bank the second week of each month. Thank you. If you are aware of a member of the church who is in hospital and would like a clergy visit, please contact the office at