Minister: C.E. Lay Minister: Minister of Visitation: Organist/Sr. Choir Director: Assistant Organist: Today`s bulletin is dedicated in loving memory of Son David C. Bemister From Edna and Ray Bemister Forever with the Lord Memorial Hymn Sing March 20, 2011 11:00 a.m. Lent 11 Rev. Guy Matthews Susan Sheppard Rev. Ettie Gordon-Murray Philip Roberts Allan Morgan Forever Alive In Memory Affirmation It s strange how we can open The doors of memory And suddenly discover The days that used to be. (Taken from Doors of Memory by Hilda Butler Farr) Organ Prelude: Life And Work Of Our Congregation: Offertory Invitation: Offertory Prayer: (unison) We thank you, O God, for all the treasures you give us. Today we especially thank you for the gift of memory. It is this memory that allows us to keep alive all those who we loved and cherished and who are now with you. May our offerings today be accepted as a response to your kindness to us. Offertory:
-2- Offertory Hymn: Praise God From Whom 541 Welcome: Call to Worship: (responsive) L: Come, let s gather to worship God. C: We come to offer thanks for all those who have touched us deeply as they passed through our lives and to keep them alive in memory. L: Let s come to open ourselves to the healing power of God s presence in our midst. C: We come to find comfort and inspiration and insight in this community of faith. Anthem: Take These Wings Youth Choir Prayer Of Approach: (unison) O God, we have come from our various homes and situations to gather here this morning. We crave for the fellowship of worship with our friends and neighbours, and those whose names we may not even know. We all share your wonderful love for us, but we also have in common the experience of loss. In this time of remebrance we will likely experience many emotions and thoughts as we focus on our loved ones. Be near to us now we pray. Amen! Hymn: Jesus Loves Me 365 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Rev. Ettie Gordon-Murray Hymn: Amazing Grace 266 Anthem: His Eye Is On The Sparrow Senior Choir (Soloist Jean Bowering) Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand 670
-3- Meditation: A Time for Everything HYMN: All the Way My Saviour Leads Me 635 Anthem: Spirit Song UCW Choir Hymn: Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore 563 Meditation: A Sense of Past, Present and Future Hymn: In the Bulb There Is A Flower 703 Anthem: Until Then AOTS Choir Meditation: Living In the Ordinary Pastoral Prayer and the Lord s Prayer: Hymn: What A Friend 664 Anthem: Turn, Turn, Turn Sight Restored Closing Affirmation: God is the Designer and Creator of the world who knows how to give us the perfect gifts. We are given faith so that by day and by night, in all times and all places, we may without fear entrust those who are dear to us. We are given God s never-failing love
-4- that fills us with the courage and strength to move forward even when the way seems unclear. We are given the hope of one day seeing again all those loved ones who have gone before us. Solo: How Great Thou Art Jonathan Hunt 238 (Congregation please join in singing the refrain) A Moment To Remember Blessing: May the Spirit of life be with us; giving us the peace of acceptance and understanding; giving us the assurance of things that never die- Those things that pass from person through generations into eternity- Especially Love. In the spirit of love we have gathered. In the spirit of love we close this celebration of keeping our loved ones Organ Postlude: Forever Alive In Memory ***************************** Head Usher: Jack Head Ushers and Greeters: Melvin and Betty Burt Harold and Lillian Price Florence Head Jean Thompson Barbara Adams Oliver Wellon Maude Lake Winona Kelsey Congregational Meeting There will be a congregational meeting following the worship service on Sunday, April 10 to establish a Joint Needs Assessment Committee. This is necessary to begin our work in filling the vacancy that will be created with Rev. Guy s departure on June 30, 2011 to receive a call to Gower Street United Church.
-5- Today Sunday School and Nursery Brass Band 7:00 pm Monday Yoga 9:30 am Tuesday Bible Study 12 noon Wednesday Singing Group 10:00 am Guitar Group 11:00 am Youth Choir 7:30 pm Men s Choir 8:00 pm Thursday Senior Choir 7:30 pm Saturday Drama Club 10:00 am Youth Group 7:00 pm Dinner Theatre Due to the inclement weather on Friday, March 25 the Dinner Theatre has been rescheduled for next Friday, April 1 at 6 p.m. Persons with ticket problems are asked to call the church office at 722-1881. Lenten Folders Folders are placed in the foyer for those of you who still wish to use them. Please remember to write your name and envelope number on the folder before you return it to the church. Bridges to Hope A reminder to the congregation that food is low at the Centre. The Centre is asking for tin milk, tin beans and cereal. All donations would be greatly appreciated! Envelopes are placed in the foyer for your monetary gifts. Senior Choir Music Fund We acknowledge a donation in loving memory of Jake King from children Elizabeth, Wayne and Janice. The Seniors Inclusion Program will be hosting a variety concert at George St. United Church on April 13 at 7 p.m. This concert will include music and skits. Full details to follow. The cost is $10.00 and tickets will be available at the Church Office (Tel#: 726-8775) at 25 Buchanan Street. Come and enjoy an evening of fun.
-6- UCW Spring Tea and Sale We ll write you all a sonnet If you ll put on your bonnet, And come to our Easter Tea With an added shopping spree. It s the 16th day of April, From 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcomed Now gather all your friends. Just four dollars for your ticket Buy your Easter cookies and tarts, A chick or Easter bunny For the young or young at heart. Buy a grab bag for two dollars, A Silent Auction (fun and games) With food and fun and fellowship, You ll be very glad you came. (Tickets are available from UCW members or at the door) ************************** Glenbrook Lodge Ladies Auxiliary Spring Bake Sale March 31 at 2-4 p.m. at Glenbrook Lodge 105 Torbay Road. All are welcome. Cowan Heights Outreach Committee is holding a Spaghetti Dinner, entertainment, dessert table on Saturday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. and are available at the church office at 745-2871. All are welcome. The Agnes Pratt Home Spring Sale Thursday, April 7 at 10:00 am 3:30 pm. There will be the following stalls: table of chance, baked goods sale, flea market, and craft tables. (12 noon to 1:30 pm) Eat in Chili Lunch $6.00 per person; (2:00 pm) Card Party - $5.00. For more information, please call 570-1251.
Footprints One night I had a dream I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints, one belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it. Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don t understand why in times when I needed you most, you should leave me. The Lord replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. Mary Stevenson