Rideau Park United Church Sunday, February 21, 2016 - Lent II 10:00 a.m. service
Welcome to Rideau Park United Church. Please note: Audio loops are available from the ushers. Prayer requests for today s services can be noted on the lists at the entrances. Childcare for preschoolers is available in room B-12 (lower hallway). Quiet activity boxes are also available for children in the chapel each Sunday. *Indicates where the congregation is invited to stand as able. After the service you are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation in Beecroft Hall. Sunday, February 21, 2016 - Lent II These words are offered so you might centre your thoughts and spirit as you come to worship, during the season of Lent: To bow the head in sackcloth and in ashes or rend the soul, such grief is not Lent s goal; but to be led to where God s glory flashes God s beauty to come near. Make clear, make clear, make clear where truth and light appear, make clear, make clear, make clear where truth and light appear. Percy Dearmer, 1928 109 VU WE GATHER TOGETHER Prelude: Allegro/Andante Schubert Lighting of the Chancel Candles: Psalm 43: 3 - O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me... *Call to Worship ONE: With a heart of love, God welcomes us, and we welcome God. ALL: With a word of hope, God walks with us and we walk with God. ONE: With a jump for joy, God delights in us, and we delight in God. ALL: We give thanks to God, for a history full of faith, for a future full of hope. ONE: Let us worship God. *Processional Hymn: 218 VU We Praise You, O God Kremser *Prayer of Approach and Jesus Prayer (p. 921 VU) Prayer of Confession: (unison seated) O God, as we explore your faithfulness to us in this season of Lent, help us to deepen our
commitment to you. When we would avoid the difficult questions, give us courage. When we would limit our love for others, open our hearts. When we would doubt your faith in us, bless us with the Spirit. O God, we confess we never really feel ready to move ahead, forgive us and call us to trust in you, Amen. (A time of silent reflection and prayer) Words of Assurance Joyful Noise: All Things Bright and Beautiful Royal Oak LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD A Time for all God s Children Hymn: 18 MV - Lord, Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary (sing 3 times) Thompson (Following the hymn, the children are invited to go to their Sunday School classes.) Responsive Reading: Psalm 27, p. 754 VU with sung refrain Lay Reader: Doreen Taylor-Claxton Anthem: Hide Not Thou Thy Face Farrant Scripture Reading: Genesis 15: 1-6 Lay Reader: Doreen Taylor-Claxton Sermon: A Life Story That Lives On Elizabeth Bryce *Hymn: 174 MV Soil of God, You and I David Melhorn Introduction of Officers 2016 OUR RESPONSE Unison Prayer: Loving God, you have called us all to serve you,
and these people to serve you in particular ways. Send your Holy Spirit upon us all, to keep the promises we have made. May our leadership reflect your love and grace always, Amen. Sung Response: 454 VU May God who creates you give you light, May God who sustains you make you wise; May God who protects you give you joy, May God who surrounds you give you peace. Offering Offertory Music: Lord, O Harken Unto My Crying Dvořàk Soloist: Leigha Magennis Offertory Response: 116 VU - verse 1 Giver of the perfect gift, only hope of human race, hear the prayer our hearts uplift, gathered at thy throne of grace. Prayer of Thanksgiving and Concern The Life and Work of the Church *Hymn : 634 VU To Abraham and Sarah Thornbury Commissioning and Benediction Postlude: Fugue in D Buxtehude Reminder: Please note that the services at Rideau Park are live-streamed on our web site: www.rideaupark.ca on Sunday mornings only. Good to know if you re stuck at home due to illness, or bad weather, or out of town!
Rideau Park News 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9 (613) 733-3156 rideaupark.ca Upcoming Worship Events Sunday, February 21 Lenten Theme: Prayer 11:30am Sunday, February 28 Baden Powell Sunday 10:00am Sunday, February 28 Lenten Theme: Food-Eating 11:30am Many, many thanks to everyone who attended and helped with Unit 2 s Valentine Coffee Party. We have been hosting this for over 35 years but could not have continued without the help and support we have received from so many, too many to mention by name. It was a success financially, but more so as a pleasant, warm event on a cold winter morning! Our fabulous Winter Dinner will feature Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, vegetables and Fruit Cobbler. Please plan to join us on Friday, February 26 at 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at coffee time or, during the week, from the church office. Adults - $18.00 ea., children under 12 - $10.00 ea. The premiere performance of our own Choir Director Andrew Ager s Concerto Grosso will be given by Ottawa s Thirteen Strings on February 28, 8:00 p.m. at Dominion-Chalmers Church. More information is available at thirteenstrings.ca. Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.- Climate Action after Paris: next steps for Faith Communities. Speakers: Mardi Tindal, United Church of Canada; Tony Clarke, Polaris Institute; Graham Saul, Ecology Ottawa. At Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St, free parking at Glashan Public School. For more information: miriam@cpj.ca. Co-sponsored by Citizens for Public Justice and Ottawa Presbytery. Big Soul Project: One of Ottawa s favourite choirs is coming to Rideau Park. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Big Soul Project is a fundraiser for our Anglican and Catholic neighbours refugee outreach committee. Tickets ($25.00) are available from the church office at RPUC or between services this week, or at the door ($30.00). For more information please go to - www.bigsoulproject.com. Churchpost is available for pickup on the Sunday School Counter today.
SUNDAY MORNINGS IN LENT: Silent Meditation in Lent: You are invited to join with our meditation group on Sundays from 9:10am to 9:30am in our meditation room in the Lower Sunday School Hallway. Maybe Lent is a good time to give meditation a try. Labyrinth Walking: Sundays in Brackenridge Hall. Rideau Park owns a beautiful Chartres style rainbow labyrinth, and our labyrinth will be open before and after our 10:00 a.m. service each Sunday in Brackenridge. Walking a labyrinth is an ancient form of Christian prayer and contemplation. All ages are welcome to give labyrinth walking a try. Animate - Sunday Morning after church - our 2016 Lenten Study: In each session, the group will watch a video featuring a leading voice from the Christian faith, spend time on personal reflection and journaling, share ideas with the group gathered. Our ministers are sharing the leadership of this six week program. A personal Animate journal may be used during the study and they are available for purchase. The schedule is as follows: February 21: Prayer - Oriented toward God with Brian McLaren; February 28: Food -Eating, with Jesus by Sara Miles; March 6: Worship -Seeking God's Presence with Mike Slaughter; March 13: Sacraments -A Tapestry of Traditions with Phyllis Tickle; March 20: Money- The Joy of Sharing with Shane Claiborne; April 3: Service -The Needs Right in Front of You with Enuma Okoro. We will meet on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. in the Parlour. Childcare will gladly be provided on request. Harmony Club for Seniors 60+ will meet on Wednesday, February 24. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., members gather to play cards or for conversation. At 12:00 p.m., a delicious lunch will be served (cost is $6.00). From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Gunter Kurz will present on: Camino de Santiago - A Journey of a Million Steps. Please spread the word that presentations are open to all, without charge or prior notice. For anyone who is not yet a member to join us for lunch, registration is required by Thursday, February 18. Please call Marg Nelson. Please note that, at this time, our volunteers need more helpers to prepare food for our Harmony Club luncheons. Please contact Marion McGahern. Religion in Life - Part 2 - Guiding and Scouting members at Rideau Park United Church are eligible to participate in a special program to explore their faith called Religion in Life. Those who participate are awarded a special badge that can be worn on your uniform. Level 2 is aimed at Guides (grades 4,5,6), older Cub Scouts (grade 5) and Scouts (grades 6+). Participants do not need to have level 1 to take part in level 2. Sessions will take place DURING Sunday School. Please Note: Level 2 will be offered over 2 sessions: February 28 and March 6. All interested participants are asked to register with the instructor, Andrea Laliberté.
Winter Fellowship Luncheon: Enjoy good food and interesting conversation on March 6 at 12:30 p.m. Menu: Chicken and Tasso Jambalaya with fruit cobbler for dessert. $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5-14. Tickets available in Beecroft today or from the office during the week. Hope to see you there! UCW Easter Memorials On Easter Sunday the Sanctuary is filled with flowers. All are placed there in remembrance of a loved one. Anyone wishing to place an Easter memorial in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday morning, in memory of a loved one, is asked to call Mary Harris or Marcia Gosse. Cheques should be made payable to Rideau Park UCW and given to Mary or Marcia. The deadline to order is Sunday, March 13. After Easter, the Pastoral Care team, members of the UCW and friends deliver all the flowers to over 80 members of our congregation who are on our Pastoral Care list. If you are able to help deliver flowers on Easter Sunday, please contact Marcia. Thank you. Peace of mind, lower blood pressure, greater calm in crisis, heightened mindfulness, greater intimacy with God these are some of the benefits of meditation. Why not join our group for meditation from 9:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Sundays? Why not give meditation a try? And if you would like to know more about meditation in the Christian tradition you can visit: http://rideauparkspirituality.blogspot.ca Or speak to Steve to learn more about our group. Healing Pathway is a 25 year old United Church program that develops the skills and gifts of healing hands within the Christian tradition, and fosters development of healing ministries in congregations and other communities. Currently First United Church, Glebe St James, Trinity UC, Glencairn in Kanata and Manotick United have Healing Pathway ministries. Rideau Park has started its own Healing Pathways ministry and is currently offering half hour healing sessions, two Sunday evenings each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are: February 21, and March 6 and 20, 2016. Important: An appointment is needed to participate, and you can do this by email at healingpathway@rideaupark.ca. Want to know more? Please speak to Steve or to Brian Neal. Please keep in mind worshippers who have limited mobility. Parking in the parking spots beside Cunningham makes it easier for them to come to church, so if you don t have the need, please use a parking spot on the Beecroft side or in the back parking lot. Thank you.
Activities Calendar: February 21 February 27 Sunday: Meditation 9:10am B9 Sun. Service 10:00am Sanctuary Lenten Theme: Prayer 11:30am Parlour Monday: Knitting 12:30 Parlour Oasis (AA) 8:00pm Brackenridge Ringing Praise 6:30pm Sanctuary Touch of Brass 7:15pm Sanctuary Tuesday: 50+ Fitness 9:00am Beecroft La Bell Ensemble 7:15pm Sanctuary Social Action 7:30pm Parlour Wednesday: Bible Exploration 9:30am B19 Harmony Club 1:00pm Parlour Thursday: 50+ Fitness 9:00am Beecroft Quilters 9:30am Parlour Euchre 1:00pm Parlour HearSay for Families 5:45pm Beecroft KinderPraise 6:15pm B-9 Joyful Noise 2 6:15pm B-12 Cherubs 6:15pm B-9 Joyful Noise 1 6:45pm B-12 NoteAble Sound Chimes 6:15pm Sanctuary Grace Notes 6:45pm Sanctuary Chancel Choir 7:30pm Sanctuary Friday: Winter Dinner 5:00/6:30pm Beecroft Saturday: Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 6 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 6 Feb 22 Feb 29 Mar 7 Coffee Hour Volunteers Mary & Keith Harris Janet Buske-Wischer Christel Kurz Joanne Rodgers Ron MacPherson Joan Pettit Christy Harris Jeff & Kimberly Allo & Family Julia Vargas & Ariana Lois Jensen Sunday Duty Officers Janet Dundas Judy Paré Marg Stinett Counting Volunteers Rod Hagglund John Scollick & Brian Hamilton Bob Roden Sunday: Main Office is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm Ministers pager number: 613-786-4340 Visit our website: rideaupark.ca Prayer Chain: Ext 227 or prayerchain@rideaupark.ca Church Staff: 613-733-3156 Elizabeth Bryce Minister Mon-Thurs ext 224 ebryce@rideaupark.ca Steve Clifton Minister Tues-Fri ext 225 sclifton@rideaupark.ca Georgina Fitzgerald Minister Tues-Thurs ext 226 gfitzgerald@rideaupark.ca Andrew Ager Thurs-Fri ext. 223 organist@rideaupark.ca Iain Macpherson Interim Choir Director Thurs ext 301 choirdirector@rideaupark.ca Debi Brown Administrator Mon, Wed-Fri ext 228 administrator@rideaupark.ca Debby Gerro Admin. Assistant Tues-Fri ext 229 adminassist@rideaupark.ca