Kincardine United Church Epiphany 3 January 25, :30 a.m.

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1 Kincardine United Church Epiphany 3 January 25, :30 a.m. Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Phone: kuchurch@bmts.com Website: Image credit: Peter with his nets full of fish, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

2 2 Welcome to Kincardine United Church. You bless us with your presence. If you are visiting, we invite you to sign our guest register at the front door entry to the church. Please join us for coffee and fellowship in the downstairs hall following the service. Bold print is an invitation for all to join in saying the words. * indicates you are invited to stand as you are able. PRELUDE Dundee H. Willan WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *MUSICAL INTROIT Dearest Jesus Dupré *PROCESSION OF WORD AND LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE *CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN #579 VU The Church is Wherever God s People PRAYER OF APPROACH Holy One, Together in this place, may we remember where the church is: in our acts of shared joy and goodness, in our acts of shared care and compassion, in the eyes that do not look away from loneliness, in the hands that do not shy away from hardship. Together in this place, may we remember we are the church in the world. Amen. THE PRAYER OF JESUS (say together) 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, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Christ be with you. And also with you. SCRIPTURE Mark 1: ANNUAL COVENANTING WITH OUR U.C.W. EXECUTIVE There are many different ways of serving, which are all part of the same call that each of us hears follow me. Together, we try to follow Jesus and, in doing so, to create a church of care, compassion, and community. Each of us brings different gifts to our shared path, showing our commitment in different groups and activities. Although each road taken is different, we know that we are stronger when we walk together through joys and sorrows.

3 3 Today, we celebrate the executive of the U.C.W. for 2015, who have been called by God, and chosen by the U.C.W. of this congregation for leadership in the church. This ministry, is a blessing, an honour, a responsibility. It recognizes the gifts that each of you brings to work among us. We thank you and challenge you to offer your best to God and to all God s people. UCW Statement of Purpose (said by all UCW Officers) It is our purpose as members of the Kincardine United Church UCW: To unite women of the congregation for the total mission of the church and to provide a medium through which we may express our loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service. Covenant with UCW Officers (Officers stand) As you come to assume the duties of your office, let us make a covenant with God and one another. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, will you continue to live out your faith with praise and thanksgiving? Will you carry out your responsibilities in this congregation with integrity and joy? I will, God being my helper. Covenant with UCW Membership (UCW Members stand) Will you honour the leadership of these people? Will you assist them through daily prayer, generous support, and personal example, so that, together, we may be a faithful church of Jesus Christ.? I will, God being my helper. Prayer In the name of God: Creator, Christ, Spirit, we recognize and affirm you in your ministry as the UCW Executive. Amen. *HYMN #563 VU SHARING TIME Jesus You Have Come To The Lakeshore Shirley Marie Harris TIME OF CONFESSION Jesus, you find us at our nets busy with boats and tackle. You ask us to follow and fish for a new catch, to repent for the kingdom is near. But we are afraid. We turn away. We cast our nets again. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Christ, you have come. You do come and you will always come, with hand outstretched, and your joyous invitation again: Follow me! We come! RESPONSIVE PSALM # VU SCRIPTURE John 1: (NT page 92 in pew bible)

4 GLORIA Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen 4 *HYMN #608 VU Dear God, Who Loves All Humankind SERMON Emily Gordon ANTHEM Servants of Almighty God Patterson PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION OFFERING AND OFFERTORY Dearest Jesus Bach *OFFERTORY HYMN #575 VU I m Gonna Give So God Can Use Me I m gonna give so God can use me, anywhere Lord, anytime! I m gonna give so God can use me, anywhere Lord, anytime! *OFFERTORY PRAYER We hear the call of the world. We hear the call of Jesus. We give in response. Accept these gifts offered now and in our lives. May they, and we, be of use in bringing life, compassion, worship, food, and friendship to this world. Amen. *HYMN #418 VU Go Forth For God *BENEDICTION AND COMISSIONING You! Fishers! Leave your nets and follow Christ! We are chosen! We are called! We are ready! *THREEFOLD AMEN POSTLUDE Prelude in C major Bach WORSHIP Emily Gordon, Rev. Don Harry MUSIC David Hamilton, KUC Choir SCRIPTURE READER Melinda Smegal NURSERY ATTENDANTS Bonnie Cole AV MINISTRY TEAM Thank you

5 5 JANUARY HOUSE LEADERS Ron and Shirley Marie Harris Time of Confession, Words of Assurance, and Commissioning written by Kate Crawford, First-St Andrew's UC, London, ON. Gathering, Advent/Christmas/Epiphany ,pages 43, 46. Used with permission. TALK BACK TODAY Stay in the sanctuary after the worship service today for a Talk Back a chance to ask Emily questions and talk more about her sermon. TEA & TALK Emily's Tea & Talk will be held from 1-3 on Monday afternoon in the Resource room. YOUTH EVENTS AT KUC In support of mentoring and sharing time with our youth, Membership and Mission invites you to consider arranging or hosting one activity with our young people this year. Without a huge commitment, planning a single event on a weekend evening or afternoon could be: a hike or other outdoor activity, a games afternoon or evening, a swim or other sport, an afternoon of cooking (and eating!) together, or crafting of some kind. Please speak to Catharine Crawford ( ), or any member of M and M if you would like to sign up for hosting or organizing an event January through June. We thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this opportunity. VALENTINE COFFEE AND MUFFIN PARTY Come enjoy coffee, muffins and bake table goodies on Friday February 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Coffee and a muffin for $2.50. MOVIE AND DISCUSSION NIGHT Our second movie and discussion night is coming up on Saturday, January 31 st at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir room. The movie will be Lars and the Real Girl (2007). It is rated PG- 13/14A. If you would like to check about content, you can visit: If you know you re coming, please Emily at emily.kuc@bmts.com to help her estimate the set up we ll need ( if you decide last minute to join us, that s ok too!). Save the date, and invite your friends for a cozy evening with snacks, film, and some interesting discussion! QUESTERS MEETINGS "Questers" will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6 pm on the dates outlined below. A light meal will be provided and after the meal, we will have a short meditation/service. Then we will watch a 20 minute segment of "Living the Questions 2.0." We will finish with a discussion period. The DVDs, "Living the Questions 2.0", have 21 sessions, of 20 minutes each. Biblical scholars and theologians discuss many topics to do with spirituality. This will provide a springboard for our discussions over the coming months. Please join us. Session 1 is offered for the second time on Tuesday February 3rd, Please contact Joanne at joannedallman@gmail.com, ph: PRAYER WORKSHOP Why do we pray? What does prayer do? What are different ways to pray? These are some of the questions we will be discussing at our prayer workshop, on Saturday, February 28th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. This will be a chance to discuss our understanding of prayer, ask questions, and explore a few different approaches. Everyone is

6 6 welcome! Tea and coffee will be available from about 9:00. If you like to snack, you are welcome to bring snacks for yourself or to share. For those who are interested, you are welcome to bring a bagged lunch and stay for conversation following the workshop. If you know you are planning to attend, and can let Emily know, it will help her estimate how to set up the room, but you are welcome to attend regardless. Please let Emily know if you will be attending and would like the elevator. Information about the hymn workshop in March TBA. January & February in our Church Choir * Thurs. from 2-3 p.m. in the Sanctuary K.U.C.I.E. Tues. from 7-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary COMMITTEE/TEAM DATE & TIME LOCATION Council Today after church Chapel Program Feb. 10 th, 7-9 p.m. Chapel Membership & Mission TBA Property Feb. 18 th, 7-9 p.m. Resource room Administration Feb. 24 th, 10 am-noon Choir room Council Feb. 24 th, 7-9 p.m. Chapel EVENT Movie & Discussion night Jan. 31 st, 6:30 p.m. F. Hall/Choir room Questers Feb. 3 rd, 6:00 p.m. F. Hall/Kitchen Valentine Muffin Party Feb. 13 th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. F. Hall Dory Lunch Feb. 24 th 10 a.m.-2p.m. F. Hall/Kitchen Prayer workshop Feb. 28 th, 9:30 a.m. noon Choir room U.C.W. UNIT DATE & TIME LOCATION Executive Feb. 4 th, 1-3 p.m. Res. room Sunshine (& North) Feb. 11 th, 1-3 p.m. Choir room Lighthouse (& North) TBA, 7-9 p.m. Choir room February 1 February 22 UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES Epiphany Communion Intergenerational Service Celebrating the K.U.C. community of faith 2014, followed by lunch and the Annual Meeting Jesus calls us to his rest, and meekness is His method. The meek man cares not at all who is greater than he, for he has long ago decided that the esteem of the world is not worth the effort. A.W. Tozer, Pursuit of God EMILY S CHALLENGE We have a number of special services, events and workshops coming up over the next couple of months. Try taking this as an opportunity to invite someone to join us. Think of a special service that someone you know might be particularly interested in attending, and then invite them for that specific Sunday. Alternatively, think of someone who might enjoy the movie night, a workshop, or another church activity, and invite them to just for that. This isn t about pressure, but about being active in welcoming others to things that fit their interests. Let me know how you do on this challenge!