St. John s United Church Sunday Sept 28, 2014 Welcome to worship! A special welcome is extended to those who are worshipping with our family for the first time. We re glad that we can worship God together and feel blessed that you have chosen to join us this morning and hope that your time with us is enjoyable and inspirational. Let us open our hearts and lives to the Spirit of the Living Christ! Sunday Remember, That the Spirit of God uses the Word of God to help God s children to be like the Son of God. We Gather to Praise and Celebrate God s Presence Welcome Family Life & Work Family Celebrations Lighting of the Christ Candle Blessing Call to Worship Opening Prayer We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise Lord, I Lift Your Name on High Shine Jesus Shine Children s Time We Listen for God s Voice Arms of Love Epistle Reading Philippians 2: 1-13 Reflection Only By Grace Holy Humor: Mr. Smith climbed to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God. Looking up, he asked the Lord. God, what does a million years mean to you? The Lord replied, A minute. Mr. Smith asked, And what does a million dollars mean to you? The Lord replied, A Penny. Mr. Smith then asked, Can I have a penny? The Lord replied, Sure, in just a minute. Come On Out To The Fair! St. John s will be hosting a booth at the Elmvale Fall Fair on Thanksgiving weekend. We hope to show the community who we are and what our Church is all about. Come and visit us in the arena and enjoy some hot apple cider. See you there! If anyone has some time to spend at the booth, a sign-up sheet will be at the church. See Karen Turner or any Outreach Team member for more details. Minister: Rev. Steve Atkinson 705 322-9376 Cell: 705 896-7552 revsteve@bellnet.ca Administrator: Crystal Giffen 705 322-1472 faithplace@bellnet.ca Website: www.unitedchurchelmvale.org Webmaster: Don Kennedy anadonken@hotmail.ca Website Editor: M. Erskine merilee.erskine@bell.net Music Director: Mary Jarman 705 534-3584 bill.maryjarman@rogers.com Dir. Of Youth Min.: Lucy Barrett 705 322-2191 lucyb_qt@hotmail.com Custodians: Heather & Paul Toner 705 322-2553
September Changes September is like no other It s days change color and weather No other month can say quite the same For every day, I can feel the change. It s cool breezes start out warm, Changing to cold throughout every storm The leaves change and fall As the Summer leaves and Autumn kisses us all. September maidens feel the change Like the blue of the sky Yet the color so deep Unbelievable beauty. Maidens fall throughout and watch Each raindrop changing through colors so fast Yet one streak remains the same Of that wonderful sapphire rain. September, unlike any other Holds you tight, in any weather Changes come, no matter where you go. North and you ll get stormy snow South and feel the heat of summer coming September does this, no matter what Change lives within, nothing to stop. September is beautiful And awesome all the same It s hope for the future and the change Comes swiftly as we seep away The Summer ends and the Autumn begins Change is all around With one maiden leaving And yet, another comes. Born into the world Of wonderful September The sapphire skies live on Through out this wonderful September. Sunday
Prayer Concerns: As we move through our week, let us keep these members of our family, and God s family, in our thoughts and prayers Evelyn McFadden Betty Henderson Margaret Bell Lorrie Ritchie Marg Ferguson Jack Whitfield Noreen Miller Muriel Jacobs Jim Miller Peggy Pain Trudy Johnson Noreen Langman Mary Jarman Chris Barrett (brother of Mike and Lucy Barrett) Muriel Foggo (Barb Rowat s Mom) We also want to keep in our thoughts and prayers this week: Nobleton-Schomberg, Chatsworth-Massie, Inglewood, and Walter s Falls Pastoral Charges Monthly Paraprosdokian: These are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected. Here s the first one: Where there s a will, I want to be in it. We are very excited to announce that we have just launched our new website! The address is the same, www.unitedchurchelmvale.org but the look is brand new. We ve tried to make it brighter and easier to find what you are looking for. There are photos with highlighted events on the home page, as well as drop-down menus to help you get to where you want to go easily. There is even a search bar to quickly find what you need. Check it out and let us know what you think. We love it and hope you do too! Special thanks go to Fern for all her hard work on this project, as well as Cheryl, Ron, and the Outreach Team for their help and support. We Respond to God s Gift of Love Offertory Prayer Offertory Verse Give Thanks Offertory Prayer Family Prayers WE Leave Inspired to Spread and Live Out the Gospel News! Revelation Song Peaceful Easy Feeling Commissioning We wish a happy and blessed birthday to all those who are celebrating in September! September 2 Don Archer September 3 Marg Irvine September 9 Alissa Spence Trent Anderson September 10 Marg Bell September 13 Shirley Watson Noreen Langman September 16 Shirley Robertson Muriel Townes September 24 Isaac Trace September 26 Mae French September 29 Mike Barrett Order of Eastern Star Lasagna Supper Friday Oct. 10th from 5:00pm-7:00pm St. Paul s United Church Midland Adults $15.00 Children $5.00 For tickets Contact: Arlene Atkinson 705-322-9376 Thought for the Week: A visit on Sunday helps avoid a case of the Mondays.
MOVIE: "GOD'S NOT DEAD" Sunday September 28th 12:30...hosted by Elmvale BEANS Youth Group. If any one interested in seeing the movie with us please join us. The move tells the stories of several people which merge into the main theme of a young university student asked to defend his position about God to his Philosophy class...very well done and worth seeing. Youth Group is in need of refreshments for youth nights and special occasions. If anyone would be willing to contribute any of the following: juice boxes, pop, chips, cookies, hots dogs and buns etc...no food item will be turned away:) thank you for your thoughtfulness. just let Lucy know where to find the treats. Reminders: -There is a Congregational Meeting scheduled for today immediately following the worship service to continue the discussion regarding necessary renovation work and the proposed sale of the piece of property owned by St. John s United Church. Please note that we re going to resume remembering our local Food Bank on the first Sunday of each month. Please bring your contributions to the church on October 5 th to be presented with the Offering. Below is a list of the foods that are most in need. Thank you, the M & S. Team. Chunky Soups Instant Coffee Tuna/Salmon Canned Fruit Cereal Canned Pasta Week of Sept 28 Tues, Sept 30 7pm M & S Team (Parlor) Wed, Oct 1 10am Chat with the Rev. (Parlor) Week of Oct 5 Mon, Oct 6 9am M & P Team (Parlor) Wed, Oct 8 10am Chat with the Rev. (Parlor) 7pm P&F Team (Parlor) Thank you to today s volunteers Marion Clute, Wendy Langman, Brenda Duckworth and Don Kennedy. October 5th Worship Service Scripture Reader Usher Upstairs Don Bertram Back Hall Greeter Coffee Marrianne Tomlinson Nursery School Schedule Sept, 28 Katlyn Parnell Oct, 5 Katlyn Parnell Oct, 12 Allison Parnell Oct, 19 Melanie Giffen Sunday School Schedule Sept, 28 Karen & Merrilee Oct, 5 Sarah and Lois Oct, 12 Ginger and Wendy Oct, 19 Melanie and Debbie Langman