CITY VIEW UNITED CHURCH OUR MISSION: To be a welcoming and inclusive Christian community, growing spiritually and caring for those in need. (LARGE PRINT BULLETINS AND COPIES OF THE SERMONS are available from Ushers and FM Hearing Assistance from the Sound Operator) * Congregation, please stand in body or spirit Sunday, March 4 th, 2018 WE GATHER PRELUDE: PRELUDE in D minor by J.S. Bach WORDS OF WELCOME AND CELEBRATION OF BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, God bless you and keep you the coming year through. WE LIGHT THE CHRIST CANDLE * OPENING THE BIBLE WE WORSHIP * INTROIT: Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights VU#108 CALL TO WORSHIP:
In this place, at this time, Let God call out of us what is good. In this place, at this time, Let us surrender what does harm. In this place, at this time, Let us be filled with worship. We are an offering to God. Let us present ourselves freely. (written by, Elaine Bidgood Sveet, Gathering, Lent 2016) JESUS PRAYER (in unison) 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. *CHILDREN S HYMN I Am a Child of God MV # 157 CHILDREN S TIME: When We Get Angry WE DISCERN GOD S WORD SCRIPTURE READINGS: Ephesians 4: 26,27 (page 1414) John 2: 13-22 (page 1267) CHOIR ANTHEM: AVE VERUM by W.A. Mozart MESSAGE: After the Anger * HYMN: Guide Me, O Though Great Jehovah VU #651 WE RESPOND THE LIFE AND WORK OF OUR CHURCH! 2
THE OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY: LOVELY NIGHT (Barcarolle) by Jaques Offenbach * OFFERTORY HYMN: Jesus, Teacher, Brave and Bold VU #605 * OFFERTORY PRAYER: (in unison) The gifts we offer today join the gifts of all who have come before us: This building, this community and this faith. Let our gifts be a blessing to others, as the gifts we inherited have been a blessing to us. We ask this in the name of Christ, who is the greatest inheritance of all. Amen (written by Kate Crawford, Gathering, Pentecost 2014) COMMUNITY PRAYER * CLOSING HYMN: Bless Now, O God, the Journey VU #633 * COMMISSIONING: (in unison) Gathering God, we are your people. Uplifting God, we share your spirit. Sending God, we go to the world To fulfill our mission as servants of Christ. Amen (written by Wanda Winfield, Gathering, Pentecost 2, 2014) * BENEDICTION * AMEN VU # 967 POSTLUDE: FUGUE in D minor by J.S. Bach Our Life and Work In today s service: Lay Worship Leader:Alison Sales Organist: Jiri Hlavacek! 3
Head Ushers: Ushers: Assisting: Sound Operator: Nursery Room: Jim Strong Marilyn McLeod, Glenda Strong Stan Parkhouse Craig Suitor Inez Causley, Judy Wessels We extend a warm welcome to all who have gathered here this morning. If this is your first time worshipping in our faith community, please sign the guest book at the back of the Sanctuary and introduce yourself to an Usher. Come and join us for coffee and conversation in the Friendship Room. Our server this morning is Barb Williams and friends. Thanks and appreciation to Alison Sales for leading us in worship this morning! PAR Cards are available on the Welcome Table, for those who donate by PAR, and would like to have something to place in the Offering Plate. Rev. Karen will be away on Study Leave from Monday February 26 th to Sunday March 4 th inclusively. During this time, Rev. Sandra Yule will be providing pastoral coverage and her contact information will be on the church answering machine. Mary Lynne will be away from February 27 th to March 8 th inclusively. Barb Warren will replace Mary Lynne during this time. Help is required to cut out letters and glue them to banners for our upcoming Lent and Holy Week service. Please join Rev. Karen for a banner making session, Wednesday March 7 at 1pm in the Terrace Room.! 4
LOCAL OUTREACH DONATIONS MARCH AND APRIL ALGONQUIN CHAPLAINCY For the months of March and April plate offerings to local outreach are going to Algonquin Chaplaincy. Harvey Harvester thanks you for your donations to the Caldwell Food Bank on this Food Bank Sunday! IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THE PRAYER TEAM pray for you or for someone that you are concerned about, please fill in a request form and place it on the offering plate. The forms are on the backs of the pews. SHARE THE CARE: If you know of someone who is in hospital, a nursing home or house-bound and would like a visit from the Minister, or a member of the Pastoral Care Team, please call the Church office at 613-224-1021. GROCERY GIFT CERTIFICATES for both Loblaws/Independent and Metro/Food Basics are available in various denominations. Profits from sales of these Gifts Certificates help support the Carlington Community Chaplaincy. See Margaret Knight after church at coffee hour or call 613-226-2960 Meetings Mon. Mar. 5 Knitting Group Sunshine Room 1:00 pm Mon. Mar. 5 Miriam Unit - meet at home of Boo McEwen 1pm Mon. Mar. 5 Pastoral Care Meeting Chapel 7:00 pm Tues. Mar. 6 Intro to Christian Meditation - Chapel 2&7pm Wed. Mar. 7 Bible Study Chapel 10:00 am Wed. Mar. 7 Banner Making Terrace Room 1:00 pm! 5
Thurs. Mar. 8 Choir Practice Sanctuary 7:30 pm Mon. Mar. 12 Drum Circle Rev. Karen Sanctuary 7:00 pm Mon. Mar. 19 Caring Companions Chapel 10:00 am Community Events Lent Retreat ~ The Reverend Kevin Flynn ~ A Paschal-Shaped Life: Meditation and the liturgies of Holy Week, at Trinity United Church, Saturday March 10 th from 9am to 12:15pm. CCC invites you to its spring concert, On Earth As It Is in Heaven, on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 154 Somerset St. W. The program includes the Requiem b y B o b C h i l c o t t, accompanied by woodwind ensemble and soloists; a selection of Ennio Morricone s music from the award-winning score for the film The Mission; and an arrangement of Dolly Parton s Light of a Clear Blue Morning. Ticket Prices: Advance: $22 / $18 At the door: $25/ $22 You can buy advance tickets online at www.cccccc.ca or from Carla Winchester or Harry Bender. Maple Syrup Season is upon us. Place your order with Dave McGale or Ken Mitchell after church. The cost per litre is $22, the same as last year, (farm gate price). Dessert and Trivia Night in Support of Campus Ministry: Friday, March 23 at 7:00 Are members of your congregation looking for a night of trivia? And delicious desserts? Organize a team of anywhere from two to eight with all proceeds going to support the ecumenical Christian Campus Ministry at Algonquin College. Cost: Freewill donation. Hosted by Bethany Baptist Church, 382 Centrepointe! 6
Drive, off Baseline Road. Deadline to register: March 21. To register, contact Jack Wilson @ wilsonjohns@rogers.com Spend a week at Taizé, France, August 2018 for youth 18-35 ~ Got you interested? Contact: Sr. Marie-Pierre 613-241-7515 or email taize@101parent.ca Check Bulletin for More Details! CITY VIEW UNITED CHURCH 6 EPWORTH AVENUE, Nepean, ON K2G 2L5 Phone: 613-224-1021 Fax: 613-224-4752 Lay Worship Leader: Alison Sales Jiri Hlavacek Organist and Choir Director Mary Lynne Harvey Administrator Office e-mail: cvuc@bellnet.ca Website: http://www.cityviewunited.org! 7