Sunday May 6, 2018 10:30am Welcome to St. Paul s United Church and to our services today - we are happy that you have come! Sunday Morning Nursery Toys and other nursery items are available during the service Sunday School children start with their parents and leave partway through the service for Sunday School Washrooms are located off the atrium Two accessible entrances to St Paul s. One is on Main Street via the atrium, with the elevator located just inside the entrance. Best parking to use for this entrance is the town lot west of the church, with two handicapped parking spots. The second accessible entrance is via the ramp off our parking lot, with two handicapped parking spots in the parking lot. We invite you to pick up informational brochures in the atrium. Please introduce yourself to one of the hosts; we would be most happy to help you. Visitors and guests are encouraged to sign the Guest Book located in the atrium. We hope you will stay after worship for conversation and refreshments! Participating this morning in the sanctuary service Worship Leadership: Reverend Dr. Dale Skinner Music Director: Don Cassano Piano: Dawn Brodie Sanctuary Sound Team: Hélène Ellison Greeting: Marlene Grimwood, Jennifer Cummings, Joanne Dundass Scripture Reader: Linda Edgar Offering: Marlene Grimwood, Jennifer Cummings, Joanne Dundass, Wayne Heath Baker s Dozen: Nancy Whitnell and Glenda Calara Count Team: Graham and Anne Troake, Darlene Harris Fellowship Time: Cassie Smith and Jean Morby Large print bulletins available - please ask one of our ushers - - Prelude Sunday May 6, 2018 10:30am We Gather As God s People * VU 315 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty Call to Worship (based on Psalm 145: 1-8) * Please stand if able Congregational responses in bold Come, let s praise God together! For God is great, and worthy of our praise! Let s tell stories of God s power and majesty, God s mighty acts throughout history: for God is great, and worthy of our praise! Let s remember the compassion God has shown toward us; God s mercy and unfailing love, generation after generation: for God is great, and worthy of our praise! Let s pass these stories along to our children and grandchildren, so that they, too, may come to know and love our God. For God is great, and worthy of our praise! - 2 -
Today we come to this same place; celebrating God s steadfast presence in our lives, seeking God s presence with each other. We are called to be the church, To celebrate God s presence, to live with respect in Creation, To love and serve others. Let us worship God together. * VU 256 O God, Beyond All Praising Welcome The Life and Work of our Community Lighting of the Christ Candle We light this candle mindful that Christ is among us. Jesus is the Light of the World, bringing a light that shines in us and for us, illuminating the way of abundant Life. Gathering Prayer Lord s Prayer All are invited to pray in the tradition Jesus taught his disciples (Matt.6-9-13 & Luke 11:2-4). There are different versions and languages printed in the Voices United hymn book from pages 921-926. The ecumenical version below was agreed upon by the English Language Liturgical Consultation of 1988. You are welcome to pray the version of your choosing. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. - 3 - We Celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism * VU 376 Spirit Of The Living God Presentation On behalf of the congregation of St. Paul s United Church, I present the following person for initiation into the body of Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism: Westley Hinnegan son of Brandon and Kristen Hinnegan Vows for Baptism and Confirmation Question: Do you desire to be/ have your child baptized/confirm your baptism into the faith and family of Jesus Christ? Response: I do. Question: Do you believe in God, who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, and who works in us and others by the Spirit? Response: I do. Question: Desiring the freedom of life in Christ, do you seek to resist evil, and to live in love and justice? Response: I do, by the grace of God. Question: Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to grow with your child in the Christian faith? Response: I do, by the grace of God. Congregational Commitment Minister: Jesus calls us to make disciples of all nations, and to offer God s gift of grace in baptism. Question: Do you, with God s help, pledge to love and support these persons as together we seek to faithfully live out the mission and ministry of Christ s Church? Response: We do, by the grace of God. - 4 -
Statement of Faith A New Creed We are not alone, we live in God's world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Pouring of Water Baptism - Marking with the Sign of the Cross - Laying On of Hands * Act of Praise You ve been baptized in the name of the Father You ve been baptized in the name of the Son You ve been baptized in the name of the Spirit You ve been baptized in Love Choir Anthem Prayer of Illumination We Listen For God s Word Spirit of God Michael Bedford and Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Linda Edgar Scripture Reading John 15:9-17 O.T. p.113 Word For Today The Value of a Friend: Part 1 Invitation to the Offering We Respond In Faith We of St. Paul s are committed to the work of the Church. Weekly offerings, pre-authorized remittance (PAR), sharing of our time and talents and reaching out to friend and stranger are but some of the ways that we give. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Presentation of our Offerings * Offertory Response VU 218 vs. 1 We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator; In grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before you; we kneel and adore you; we bless your holy name, glad praises we sing. Minute for Mission Prayers of the People - 5 - - 6 -
We Go In God s Name * VU 595 We Are Pilgrims * Words of Sending Forth As we travel through life s mystery, Let us go into the world bearing a great light. Even when there is fear and doubt the Risen Christ will guide us still. His Spirit proclaims a message of reconciliation, justice and mercy. In him the love of God has taken shape, showing us the way to life. May we see this life in others and may others see this life alive in us. May the joy of Easter and the blessings of this season be with us this day and all days. * Words of Blessing * Choral Response VU 965 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Amen. * Exchange of the Peace Before we depart, we are invited to exchange the Peace of Christ with the ones around us The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Postlude - 7 - Announcements - May 6, 2018 The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are in remembrance of Kenneth Hawkins. They are on one of the stands that Jim made and donated to St. Paul's in 2000 as a memorial to his son. Today we welcome through the sacrament of baptism Westley Hinnegan, son of Kristen and Brandon Hinnegan, brother of Maggie. The Covenanting Service to recognize the ministry of Rev. Dr. Dale Skinner at St Paul s is this evening at 7:00pm, presided by Halton Presbytery. Members of the St Paul s congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend. Book Study. Interested in learning a little more about the person of Jesus as he relates to history as well as faith? Beginning on Thursday, May 31 at 7:30pm you are welcome to attend a discussion led by Rev. Skinner in which we will use the book Jesus: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Bauckham. You can order the book on your own or you may order it through Rev. Skinner at a cost of $14. Orders need to be received by May 19. The study will last for five weeks, meeting every Thursday evening and conclude on June 26. Please email dskinner@stpaulsmilton.com to register and please make special note if you wish to have a book ordered for you. St Paul's U.C.W. meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 1:30pm in the main level hall. The Star team is in charge. Topic is "All about the Royals". Remember to bring your supplies. All are welcome. The Youth Group meets on Sunday May 20, noon to 1:30pm. Check in with Adam if you d like to come out! He can be reached at adam.cresswell1@gmail.com. Name Tags. To help us get to know each other, we have permanent name tags available to order at $7.50 per tag - orders must be prepaid. Order forms are available in the atrium or office. Please give your order with payment to Wendy Hodgkins or leave at the office. Donation baskets for the Food Bank and for women and children at Halton Women s Place are available in the atrium. These are ongoing outreach projects of St Paul s the Mission & Outreach Committee. Thank you for your continued support. Visitors Offering Envelopes. Any donations provided in one of these envelopes will allow the giver to obtain a receipt for income tax purposes. Visitors envelopes are available in the atrium and worship areas. - 8 -
Mark your calendars for this community event. On Saturday May 12 at 7:30pm, Halton Regional Police Chorus presents Celts n Kilts, a celebration of Celtic music and dance, featuring Graham Irish Dancers, Halton Regional Police Service Pipes & Drums and the Tim rous Beasties. Tickets are $20 and free for accompanied 16 & under, available from any Fellowship Events Team member or the church office. St. Paul's United Church 123 Main Street East, Milton, Ontario L9T 1N4 905.878.8895 info@stpaulsmilton.com stpaulsmilton.com The Staff of St. Paul s Minister: Rev. Dr. Dale Skinner dskinner@stpaulsmilton.com Music Director: Don Cassano dcassano@stpaulsmilton.com Church Administrator: Cindy Allin info@stpaulsmilton.com The Rose Window Memorial plaque (in the sanctuary) was created approximately 20 years ago to allow folk to recognize and remember individuals who were important in their lives. Order forms are available in the atrium and in the Memorials section of the St Paul s website. If interested, please contact Carol Kerr, Chair of Trustees, (ckerrs17@gmail.com), any member of the Board of Trustees or the church office. Ongoing Activities All are welcome to join in any of the following activities. If you need more information, 905.878.8895 x. 21 or info@stpaulsmilton.com Most Sundays The Annex worship at 9:45am in the main level hall Sunday School during The Annex Sanctuary worship at 10:30am Friday Morning Coffee - every Friday at 10:15am - all welcome! United Church Women (UCW) - second Wed monthly, Sept-June, 1:30pm Coming Up Sun May 6, 7:00pm Convenanting Service Sanctuary/MLH Tues May, 8 7:30pm Worship Committee Meeting Lower Level MR 2 Wed May 9, 1:30pm UCW Meeting Main Level Hall Thurs May 10, 2:30pm Grief Group Sanctuary Sat May 12, 7:30pm Halton Regional Police Chorus SA/MLH/LL MRs Upcoming Worship Sunday May 6 Covenanting Service at 7:00pm Sunday May 13 Worship Leader: Reverend Dale Skinner The Annex in the main level hall at 9:45am Sunday School for kids during The Annex Sanctuary Worship at 10:30am Check out our website for information & updates: stpaulsmilton.com Music License CCLI # 2223542 Rev. Dr. Skinner s Office Hours: Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm; Wednesday 12:00-3:00pm, 5:30-7:30pm; Thursday 2:00-4:00pm; Friday 10:00am-2:00pm (office hours are subject to change) Appointments welcome via phone or email Main Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm, closed noon to 1:00pm for lunch Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm Deadline for weekly bulletin announcements Wednesdays at 4:00pm in the office - 9 - Please remember St Paul s is a perfume free and nut free environment - 10 -