CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH Lunenburg, Nova Scotia The United Church of Canada Sunday, April 8th, 2018 Guest Minister: Minister of Music: Lay Reader: Sarah Scott John Scott Graham Pearson Email: centralunitedch@bellaliant.com Website: www.centralunitedlunenburg.ca We encourage everyone to recognize that some members of our Church family are very sensitive Scent-free Policy at Central United to strong odours. There is a designated seating area for this purpose. The music for the weekly sung responses (e.g. Gathering, Offering) is available on laminated sheets which are located in the Narthex. Prelude Greetings Gathering Music: Call the Seeker (You re Calling Us) - Graham Kendrick (Insert) Central United Used with Permission LicenSing 610384 One License A-717003 CCLI 308623
2 Invitation: One: In believing, in doubting, we come to this service, and God accepts us One: In wondering, in affirming, we come to this service, and God welcomes us. One: As individuals, as a faith community, we come to this service, and God s Word speaks to us. One: With rejoicing, with sorrow, we come to this service, and the risen Christ is eternal hope for us, as we worship and as we live. One: We turn to you, O God, our minds filled with fresh memories of the miracle of resurrection. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! One: The previous hardships of our Lenten journey are all but forgotten in the miracle of the resurrection Hallelujah! Christ is risen! One: We are eager to learn about Jesus new way of life made possible through the miracle of the resurrection. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! One: Fill our hearts, minds, and lives, we pray, with the miracle of your resurrection. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! (Prayers of Invitation by David Sparks, Okanagan Falls U.C.; Kate Crawford, Huron Shores U.C.) Song: Halle, Halle, Halle VU # 958
3 Welcome Hymn: In the Bulb There Is a Flower VU #703 Minute for Mission (Graham Pearson) Offering our Gifts: Regular Offering The Church Is Wherever God s People VU #579 The church is wherever God s people are praising, singing God s goodness for joy on this day. The church is wherever disciples of Jesus remember his story and walk in his way. (Please stand, as you are able, when the Greeters/Elders bring forward the Offering) Dedication of Our Offering: The church is wherever God s people are helping, caring for neighbours in sickness and need. The church is wherever God s people are sharing the words of the Bible in gift and in deed.
4 Scripture: Psalm 30 John 21: 1-15 May we but wait upon Love s word. Knowing our prayer is heard. (Sing twice) Gift of Music: Eden s Song - M. Schweizer Choir Anthem A memory of Eden stirs, and walks within the warmth of spring; It whispers ev ry hope God has to Life Eternal, listening. Stretch past the gloom of winter s grey, unfurl by faith and not by sight; to touch the light of length ning days that calls thee forth to green delight. The season of new growth begins, embrace the promise we all share; lift ev ry voice and celebrate, the living God, who s always there. Sermon: Where Do We Go From Here? Response: Come Into God s Presence
5 Prayers of the People The Prayer of Jesus Hymn: Go to the World VU #420 Benediction Sending Us Out: Send Me, Lord VU #572 Postlude WELCOME Welcome to our Sunday Service. If you are a guest with us, please sign the Guest Book at the back of the sanctuary and introduce yourself to our Minister. ELDERS Tom Ritcey Elaine Ernst GREETERS Peggy & Doug Greek SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to J. Leslie Mason and family on the death of Les sister, Evelyn Viola Borden, age 100. Evelyn died on April 1 st 2018. A private family service will be held at a later date.
6 COMING WEEK TUESDAY, APRIL 10 TH 2:00 pm Meeting of the Knit Together in Love Group at the home of Barbara Gerhardt SATURDAY, APRIL 14 TH at 8:00 PM Manning Chapel Choir Concert, here at Central United Church, directed by John Scott SUNDAY, APRIL 15 TH EASTER III 10:30 am Regular Service LOOKING AHEAD MONDAY, APRIL 16 TH 1:30 pm UCW Meeting League Room U C W CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS OBSERVER MAGAZINE The United Church Observer is a cutting-edge publication for today s readers with award-winning graphics and in-depth articles by many of Canada s premier magazine writers. The Observer specializes in stories about faith, justice and ethical living that you won t find in the mainstream media and inspires readers with lifestyle articles and faith-based columns that help you live out your personal values and beliefs. Sign up at any time during the year call the church office at: (902-634-4035)
7 This Week at Central United: Wednesday, April 11 th 11:00 am Wed., April 11 th 6:30 pm Wed., April 11 th 7:45 pm Friday, April 13 th 10:00 am Living the Questions Study Group Fellowship Room Choir practice Sanctuary Handbell Choir practice Sanctuary Adult Study Group Fellowship Room Manning Chapel Choir, directed by John Scott Location: Central United Church, Lunenburg Date & Time: Saturday April 14 th at 8:00 pm Beauty, more than bitterness, makes the heart break. Join us for "Mirrors of the Heart," a concert of profoundly beautiful choral music sung by the women of the Manning Chapel Choir, with guests Ellen Gibling, Harp, and Kay Greene, oboe and Cor Anglais, directed by John Scott Tickets $15 at the door.
8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS A Celtic Spring Fling A traditional Music Night with Tunes, Pipes, Fiddles, Stories, Songs and More! Date: Tuesday, April 17 th, 2018 at 7:30 pm Location: Central United Church Sanctuary Tickets on Sale Now: www.celticspringfling.com and Kinley s in Lunenburg Featuring: The Paul McKenna Band from Glasgow, Scotland and Antigonish s own Cassie & Maggie MacDonald Toronto s Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Music Department 2018 Canadian Performance Tour to the provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario One-hundred-and-thirty music students, belonging to the school s FLOREAT Choir, AURUM Vocal Ensemble, AZURE Vocal Ensemble, Symphonic String Orchestra, Senior String Orchestra, Concert Band and Sapphire Stage Band, plan to present four full length concerts while on tour. Central United Church will be hosting a concert in: Lunenburg, Friday, April 27th, 2018 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.