Sunday Worship Westminster Church The United Church of Canada Sunday, September 22, 2013 Eighteenth after Pentecost (Year C) 10:30 a.m. Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship. ORGAN PRELUDE Crown Imperial - W. Walton Prelude on Rhosymedre - R. Vaughan Williams Given by Lynne Mavins INTROIT Joyful, Joyful - Hymn to Joy, VU #232 Joyful, joyful we adore you, God of glory, life and love; hearts unfold like flowers before you, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the gloom of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. GREETING Leader: People: The Lord be with you. And also with you. CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN O God Beyond All Praising VU #256 PRAYER OF APPROACH PRAYER OF CONFESSION O God, in whom we trust, and who is ever to be found by those who seek you: We acknowledge that we have nothing of our own that is worthy of your loving kindness:
And we confess that there is much in us that deserves your sore displeasure. In your presence we deplore the coldness of our love, the feebleness of our faith, the poverty of our service. Forgive us, O merciful God, restore and renew us. Unbind from us the chains our sins have wound around our lives. Set us free to serve you with willing minds and dedicated hearts. For in your mercy is our hope, in your goodness our strength and support, and in your love our perfect life; 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 And the Glory of the Lord from Messiah by G.F. Handel COMMUNITY TIME At the end of the community time, the congregation sings Bwana Awabariki - Traditional Swahili (May God Grant You a Blessing) SCRIPTURE READING 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (NRSV, p.211) Read by Tom Ford At the conclusion of the reading
Reader: People: PSALM The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. O My God and King and Saviour PFAS 145F page 951 SERMON Given by Rev. Robert Campbell Rekindling the Gift CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION THE PEACE Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. HYMN O Master, Let me Walk with Thee VU#560 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 As we present today s offerings, we also dedicate the offerings given monthly through our PAR program. SOLO On My Shepherd I Will Rely from Cantata #92 Given by Cathryn Harrison - J.S. Bach PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL THE LORD S PRAYER 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. SENDING FORTH AND BENEDICTION Spoken
HYMN You Servants of God See insert CHORAL RESPONSE Amen Arranged by Jester Hairston ORGAN POSTLUDE Tuba Tune in D Major - C.S. Lang 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 You Servants of God the music.
Westminster News Sunday, September 22, 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. They have a gift for you--a small way of saying thank you for being here today. Please feel free to ask questions or tell us more about your spiritual journey. PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES This week in the Winnipeg Presbytery prayer cycle, please remember the people and work of Crestview United Church. WORSHIP AT WESTMINSTER September 29 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Robert Campbell preaching Famous Last Words October 6 The Sacrament of Communion Greg Glatz preaching CONGRATULATIONS to John Carter who will celebrate his 90 th birthday on Wednesday, September 25. TODAY Fellowship and Fundraising Dinner at Deluca's - Tickets are on sale before and after church today and next Sunday. The date of the dinner is Friday, October 4th. Tickets are $25.00 for adults, $15.00 for kids under 18. We'd love to sell out, so please come out to enjoy wonderful food, fellowship, and maybe a couple of surprises! Westminster Directory Orders will be taken after church. Directories are available in hard copy (please provide your own binder/duo-tang) or electronic version. Please see the member of the Membership and Pastoral Care committee in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
LIFE AT WESTMINSTER Small groups starting in October! Our missional small groups start again in October! We'll meet together on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00 p.m., from October 9 to December 4, with a week off midstream. We'll alternate from week to week between reading and reflection together, sharing a meal together, and serving together in the community. Don't worry if you can't attend every session--everyone is welcome if they'd like to give this experience a try! Please let Greg know if you plan to attend: gregglatz@westminsterchurch.org or 204-780-1330. Copies of short readings are provided for all participants, but if you'd like to get the books for yourselves, we'll be exploring the following books during our Fall 2013 and Winter 2014 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: An Interfaith Systematic Theology. Great news for families with children under the age of 3! We have hired two new nursery workers to care for your children. Please welcome Emita Mahamat and Fariha Idris who were trained at the Central Winnipeg Women s Resource Centre. Parking When attending Sunday and evening events at Westminster Church, parking is permitted behind the South Sherbrook Pharmacy, 88 Sherbrook St. (formerly Sooters Studio building). Reminder - the next meeting of the Westminster Book Club will take place on Wednesday, October 16th at 7PM in the library. We will be discussing "Man Seeks God: My Flirtations With the Divine" by Eric Weiner. The Membership and Pastoral Care Committee reminds everyone to be sure to wear their nametags on Sunday mornings. If you do not yet have a nametag, please speak to one of the ministers or Katherine Abra or Peter Macdonald, or let the office know, as a new order will soon be placed. Contemplation in community We are officially launching contemplation in community this Fall! It's a chance to 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. Contemplation in community takes place on Thursdays, September 26 to October 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Maps/prayer guides will be available in the sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. and the sanctuary will be open for reflection and prayer before or after your walk.
Bell Tower Garden Update! Thank you to everyone who has participate d in the Bell Tower Community Garden. So far, we have harvested and donated over 50 pounds of fresh produce to Winnipeg Harvest. Way to grow Westminster! Interested in Tai Chi? New students are welcome at any time! Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm, $30/month. Call 204-471-0077 for more information. The Outreach Committee will continue to collect school supplies throughout September. Some families have a hard time supplying basic items that their children need for school. Any support is greatly appreciated. Backpacks, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, coloured pencils, crayons, even calculators and any other appropriate items can be brought to the church. Items will be delivered to families at West Broadway. Thank you for your support. Looking for an opportunity to work with kids? Our Sunday School is currently looking for volunteers to lead activities and crafts with kids ages 3-5 on Sunday mornings. This is a once-per-month opportunity that takes place during the worship service and requires about 20-30 minutes of interaction with the kids. Impact children's lives in a positive way, gain volunteer experience, or build a resume. Interested? Please send an email to getinvolved@westminsterchurch.org. Outreach is once again going to Weetamah September 27 and March 28th. We will be helping serve a dinner to the food insecure. The evening starts out having us meet at the church aproximately 5:00 pm, dinner provided. We then leave for Weetamah for 6:30, finishing about 9:30. Plan to attend one or both dates! All are welcome! Do you love total makeover TV shows? Our Sunday School is looking for a few talented total makeover specialists to sort through and organize curriculum. This is a 2-3 hour project that will be paired with good coffee and sticky buns. Interested? Please send an email to getinvolved@westminsterchurch.org. Learn an exciting Olympic sport! Join the Wolseley Judo Club at Westminster Church. Ages 8 to adult. Fee is $200 for 26 classes, September 26 December 12 and January 9 April 24 in the Gym every Thursday from 6:30 8:30 pm. Call Bill Leckie for more information @ 204-284-8527. The Taxi Fund is always in need of donations. This fund is used to help pay for transportation for some of our members who have no other way of making it to Church. Please remember this important ministry. Cheques may be made payable to Westminster Church and marked for the Taxi Fund. If your home is unhappy because someone drinks too much...we can help you. Five Plus Al-Anon Family Group meets in the library every Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Back to school was a little easier for the Westminster Daycare kids and their parents this year. All thirty-eight of them received new indoor shoes to use at the Daycare. The initiative was spearheaded by past Outreach members Pat Miles and Carol Harvey, and the present chair, Boyd Rausch, carried the ball through his committee and got the project through the Board. Buying the shoes was quite an adventure. Shoes for big feet and little feet, for boys and girls, regular and wide. Armed with a list of the kids' sizes and their gender, Pat & Carol hit the Back-to-School sale at WalMart and with the assistance of a young woman from the Shoe Department managed to meet all the requirements. Amazingly, not one pair of shoes had to be exchanged! Happy feet and happy faces were captured in the photos taken on the first day of school, September 4 th, with Robert Campbell & Boyd Rausch. P.S. Stay tuned for the next installment of Outreach's efforts to be good neighbours.
THE WIDER CHURCH The United Church of Canada has launched a Syria Refugee Emergency Appeal so that we may do our part to assist the 2 million Syrians who have fled the violence in their country and the 4 million who have been displaced within their own country. A letter from the national church describing the nature of the assistance and how you can go about making a contribution has been placed on the entrance lobby and hallway tables. You can also obtain this information by going directly to the United Church of Canada website, www.united-church.ca 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 twitter.com/westminsterywg vimeo.com/westminsterywg Westminster Church 745 Westminster Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3G 1A5 204-784-1330 sayhello@westminsterchurch.org Office Hours Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 Sunday School book club annual kids Christmas sale committees (budget & management, communications, fellowship, finance, fundraising, membership & pastoral care, ministry & personnel, outreach, presbytery, property, worship)