Sunday Worship. 121 st Anniversary. Westminster Church The United Church of Canada ANNIVERSARY HYMN SING. Famous Firsts

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1 Sunday Worship Westminster Church The United Church of Canada 121 st Anniversary Sunday, October 27, 2013 Twenty-third after Pentecost (Year C) 10:30 a.m. ANNIVERSARY HYMN SING Famous Firsts O Holy Spirit, by Whose Breath VU #200 The Church s One Foundation VU #331 Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me VU #637

2 Thine is the Glory VU #173 Holy, Holy, Holy VU #315 GREETING Leader: People: The Lord be with you. And also with you. CALL TO WORSHIP PRAYER OF APPROACH PRAYER OF CONFESSION Forgive us, Lord, for our contempt for others. Forgive us, Lord, for taking pride in our righteous deeds. Be merciful to us, and save us by your grace. Help us to fight the good fight. Help us to finish the race. Help us to keep the faith. Stand by us and give us strength. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Moment of silence for personal confession. Leader: People: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. ASSURANCE OF PARDON WORD OF WELCOME ANTHEM Consecrated, Lord to Thee Arr. Lloyd Larson COMMUNITY TIME

3 At the end of the community time, the congregation sings Bwana Awabariki - Traditional Swahili (May God Grant You a Blessing) SCRIPTURE READING Jeremiah 29: 1,4-7 (NRSV, p.731) Given by Carol Latter PSALM PfAS #150G (alternate refrain 2) said responsively SCRIPTURE READING Luke 9:1-6,10-11 (NRSV, p.69) At the conclusion of the reading Reader: People: SERMON The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Bloom Where God Planted You Rev. Campbell But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. - Jeremiah 29:7 CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS Katherine Abra THE PEACE Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. HYMN O Christian Love VU #594 The offering will be collected during the singing of this hymn. OFFERING DOXOLOGY Old 100 TH, VU #822 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

4 As we present today s offerings, we also dedicate the offerings given monthly through our PAR program. SOLO God s Tender Mercy by G.F. Handel Given by Cathryn Harrison PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL THE LORD S PRAYER Spoken Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. HYMN O God of Bethel VU #650 SENDING FORTH AND BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE Amen Arranged by Jester Hairston ORGAN POSTLUDE & HYMNS ON THE CARILLONIC BELLS If departing before the end of the postlude, please do so quietly for the benefit of those remaining to enjoy the music.

5 Westminster News Sunday, October 27, 2013 Welcome to Westminster Church. If you are visiting today for the first time, please fill out a visitor card and give it to one of our ushers or ministers. Please feel free to ask questions or tell us more about your spiritual journey. PRAYERS, CONDOLENCES AND CONGRATULATIONS This week in the Winnipeg Presbytery prayer cycle, please remember the people and work of Grey Street United Church. You are also asked to pray for the Coptic Christian community in Egypt in this unsettled time in that country. Last weekend three people, including an eight year old girl, were killed when gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on a wedding party

6 departing a Cairo church. At least nine others were wounded in the attack. The Coptic Orthodox Church is one of Christianity's oldest, founded in Alexandria around 50 AD. There are 8 million Christians in Egypt, 10% of the nation s population. TODAY It s that time again! From ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties and things that go bump in the night. Good Lord, deliver us. You ll notice that today the Sunday School is having its Halloween party. Children have been encouraged to dress up as a person, animal or thing from the Bible. Participate in some radical hospitality today at 2 pm. We are hosting a gift card baby / home shower for two new Canadians and members of our congregation who were married here earlier this year. Everyone is invited to welcome Rachel and Felipe Monero and help them build a home in friendly Manitoba. WORSHIP AT WESTMINSTER November 3 2 Timothy 4:1-22 Famous Last Words The Sequel Rev. Campbell November 10 Remembrance Sunday A Prayer for the Fallen The Choir and Instrumentalists offer music from John Rutter s Requiem November 17 Stewardship Sunday November 24 The Sacrament of Baptism December 1 First in Advent The Sacrament of Communion December 8 Second in Advent Rev. Dr. James Christie preaching December 15 Third in Advent White Gift Sunday December 22 Fourth in Advent 10:15 am: Christmas Carol Sing The Choir offers Once Upon a Night - A Christmas Cantata by Jester Hairston St. Luke s timeless Christmas story in the music of our time. LIFE AT WESTMINSTER Remembrance Sunday- Sunday November 10 th, our choir will be presenting music from John Rutter s Requiem. This beautiful work will serve as the backdrop to our annual Remembrance Day service. A small ensemble will accompany the choir, and special guest Anton Dahl Sokalski will be singing the soaring Pie Jesu. All are welcome to join us at CanadInns Polo Park on November 30 for an Outreach sponsored Bud and Spud dinner. Tickets are only $20 and include a dinner and beverage. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., dinner is at 6:00 p.m. All funds raised will go

7 to Westminster Church. For tickets see anyone from the Outreach committee, or after church in the Lecture Hall. Hope to see everyone there. Where s Jim? Sightings of our Voluntary Associate Minister, James Christie, have been rare this fall. He has had a busy schedule with many Sunday commitments. Last Sunday, he preached at a church where he was formerly the minister, Sutton United Church, in Ontario on the occasion of its 150 th Anniversary. Now he is off to Korea for meetings of the World Council of Churches. He will be back with us in late November and will preach on December 8. Do you have your Christmas poinsettia or door decor yet? If not, buy it from the Church this year, and help us raise money for Westminster! The Worship committee is partnering with Shelmerdine's to bring you the option of six different colours of poinsettias, as well as door swags. Orders can be placed before and after church starting this Sunday, October 27th, through November 17th. Poinsettias and door swags will be available for pick-up on Sunday, December 7th after church. Poinsettias are $20.00 each, door swags $29.00 each. Please make cheques payable to "Westminster United Church." We are also challenging all members to sell five poinsettias or door swags each to family and friends! Please pick up order forms from Katherine Abra after church today, or other members of the Worship committee on November 3rd or 10th. They will also be available on the tables in the narthex and back hallway. Orders will be accepted every Sunday between October 27th and November 17th, before and after church, by members of the Worship committee. Alternatively, they can be left in the box in the office. All poinsettia and door swag orders must be received by Katherine no later than Sunday, November 17th. Mark the date: Sunday, November 17, 2013! Mincemeat will be available for sale following the morning service. The Bell Tower Cafe brings people from Wolseley, West Broadway, and Winnipeg together to feed our community. Open bi-weekly on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

8 the cafe is a partnership with community residents, local businesses, local musicians, Winnipeg Harvest, and church folks who care the cafe is a community food bank with a coffee house vibe: good food, good coffee, good music served up by good people in a good place the cafe will provide food hampers to Winnipeg Harvest clients every time it opens (that number will grow in 2014) the cafe is free please bring a tin for the bin on cafe nights the cafe has a $5000 seed fund that is matching all donations to the cafe (a $1000 gift was received this week) soft launch on Nov. 8 grand opening on Nov. 22! The cafe is staffed by two teams of volunteers: a team to pack and distribute food hampers, and a team to serve coffee, juice, and snacks. Would you like to volunteer? Contact Greg at gregglatz@westminsterchurch.org or Westminster Christmas Craft Sale & Cookie Walk November 23, 10 am - 2 pm We need donations of cookies and volunteers to set up and work the sale. Tables are also available to rent. Please contact Margaret at maggiemay269@hotmail.com or Pre-ordered copies of the Westminster Directory will be available for pick-up in the Fellowship Hall today following the service. Please see Sharon Taevs. If you have not yet ordered the version of the Directory that you would like to receive (hard copy or digital), please also see Sharon following the service to place your order. If you have any questions or concerns about the directory, please also see Sharon. We are still accepting submissions for the directory. It will be updated frequently over the next few months, and then bi-annually after that.

9 Our missional small group meets on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00 p.m. until December 4. Everyone is welcome. The small group experience includes a mix of reading and reflection together sharing meals together serving together in the community Copies of short readings are provided for all participants. We'll be exploring the following books during the fall and winter sessions: Alan J. Roxburgh. Missional: Joining God in the Neighbourhood Miroslav Volf. A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good Alan Hirsch and Lance Ford. Right Here, Right Now: Everyday Mission for Everyday People Leonard Sweet. I Am a Follower: The Way, Truth, and Life of Following Jesus Kristin Johnston Largen. Finding God among Our Neighbors Questions? Contact Greg at gregglatz@westminsterchurch.org or Bell Tower Community Walk Every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., we host the Bell Tower Community Walk. Walk a path through the Wolseley and West Broadway neighborhoods, take in the sights, meet people along the way, pray, and enjoy the carillon bells of Westminster Church at 6:00 p.m. We host the walk for several reasons: to promote exercise and enjoyment to promote active contemplation and reflection to promote awareness and appreciation of the people and places in our communities to promote making connections with friends and neighbors The sanctuary is open for reflection and relaxation before or after your walk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A guide with route maps is available in the foyer. The next meeting of the Westminster Book Club will be Wednesday, January 15th at 7 PM in the church library. We will be discussing "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold

10 Fry" by Rachel Joyce. An copy is available to be borrowed, and it is available at Chapters and through the Winnipeg Library system. Please see Katherine Abra to borrow the novel. All are welcome! Are you receiving updates about Westminster Board activities and ongoing lay work ministries in the church? If you would like to remain informed on all that is happening in our congregation please send your name and information to and your name will be added to the list. Communications Committee Did you know that you can make your contributions/donations to Westminster Church by paying with your credit or debit card. Drop into the office during regular hours or call Marilyn at with your credit card number. This can be for special fundraisers, your regular contributions, bulletin sponsorship, flower fund, etc. Thank you! THE WIDER CHURCH Project Peacemakers Sing for Peace Annual Benefit Concert will be held at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 2 p.m. Featuring: Gordon Bell Choir, St. John s Ravenscourt Ensemble, Manohar Performance Arts of Canada and Vocal Ascent Choir. Tickets are $10 (children under 12 are free) and are available at the door or from the Project Peacemakers office, 745 Westminster Avenue , info@projectpeacemakers.org It s not too early to start your Christmas shopping! Give a gift with Vision. Catalogues and order forms can be found on the hallway or narthex tables. (All donations to Give a New Start on page 7 will go to 1Hope Winnipeg.)

11 Westminster has supported Alpha House (shelter for at risk women and children) with its communion offerings for quite some time. On Wednesday, November 6, 6 pm at The Fort Garry Hotel they are holding their annual Gala Dinner. They will be honouring a dedicated sponsor, a former resident will share her story of courage and hope, and the former editor of the Winnipeg Free Press will be the guest speaker. This year s proceeds with go toward replacing badly worn flooring within the furnished apartments. Advance tickets may be obtained by calling ext. 22 or ing alphahse@mts.net. FAITH IN THE CITY I: On Nov 1-3, Augustine United Church (444 River Ave) and the Knowles-Woodworth Centre (UW) are presenting the first annual ecumenical, congregationally-based conversation, exploring the intersections of a justiceseeking church and urgent social and cultural matters. Theme for 2013: Following Jesus into Politics? Friday evening (7 p.m.): Keynote Address with Bill Blaikie; Saturday (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.): Interactive sessions with clergy, city activists, theologians, politicians and registrants; Sunday (10:30 a.m.): Special worship service. For more information and to register, visit: (OR) Rossbrook House cordially invites you to their annual open house and school craft sale on Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 658 Ross Avenue. Education awards begin at 12:30 p.m. and a light lunch will be served. Westminster Children s Christmas Sale Saturday, December 7, 2013

12 Each year, the Children s Christmas Sale provides an opportunity for kids to participate in the spirit of giving without spending more money than their parents can afford. Sadly, many families dread Christmas because of the economic strain it brings. When mums and dads can t encourage children to be part of the generosity of the season, it adds to the heartbreak for families with little Christmas cash. Westminster provides an opportunity for children to shop and wrap gifts for everyone on their lists without spending more than a few dollars. Meanwhile, their adults can relax in the Library with a cup of tea or coffee and a dessert, and enjoy the serenity of our lovely church. And this all happens because of you! You make it happen by donating items such as costume jewelry, toiletries, knitting, stationery, household items, cups and saucers, mugs, stuffed toys, books, perfume, games, puzzles, ties anything you think a child might like to give to family members or friends. We also need wrapping paper, ribbon, tags, and bags. Please be sure that your items are in new condition. Please drop off your donations at the Church office soon, and watch for opportunities to volunteer at the sale. Pamela McLeod,

13 Westminster Church We love because God loved us first 1 John 4:19 Ministry Staff Rev. Robert Campbell, minister Rev. Greg Glatz, associate minister Rev. Dr. James Christie, voluntary assoc. minister Nathan Poole, director of music in worship robertcampbell@westminsterchurch.org gregglatz@westminsterchurch.org jameschristie@westminsterchurch.org nathanpoole@westminsterchurch.org Don Menzies, organist Jackie Henrickson, youth director Linda Campbell, Sunday School director youthgroup@westminsterchurch.org sundayschool@westminsterchurch.org Administrative & Building Staff Marilyn Thiessen, office administrator marilynthiessen@westminsterchurch.org Dan Beauvais, caretaker supervisor Abdiaziz Botan, evening caretaker Murray Cheney, weekend caretaker We Are All Members of the Body of Christ! 1 Corinthians 12:27 If you're looking for a way to get involved at Westminster Church, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at getinvolved@westminsterchurch.org or talk to one of the ministers. choir small groups Bell Tower community garden Bell Tower coffee house Sunday School, Youth book club annual kids Christmas sale committees (budget & management, communications, fellowship, finance, fundraising, membership & pastoral care, ministry & personnel, outreach, presbytery, property, worship)

14 Thank you for worshiping at Westminster Church Children Supervised care for children under 3 years old is available in the nursery which is located in the Little Lambs room (on the 2nd floor, next to the Sunday School). If your children become restless during today s service, please feel free to use the crying room, where the service is received through closed-circuit television. An usher will be pleased to direct you to either location. Hearing Assistance Sennheiser headsets are available in the entrance lobby. Please ask an usher if you wish to use one. Electronic Devices Thank you for turning all electronic devices off or to mute during the service. Washrooms The entrance lobby has two washrooms, which are wheelchair accessible and have change tables for infants. Find us on the web at westminsterchurch.org facebook.com/westminsterchurchwinnipeg vimeo.com/westminsterywg Westminster Church 745 Westminster Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3G 1A sayhello@westminsterchurch.org Office Hours Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.