WESTMINSTER CHURCH TWENTY-SECOND AFTER PENTECOST

WESTMINSTER CHURCH
Corporal Nathan Cirillo, December 23, 1989 - October 22, 2014
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Sunday, November 9, 2014
TWENTY-SECOND AFTER PENTECOST
YOUR NAMES TO REMEMBER
THE ORDER OF SERVICE
Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.
ORGAN PRELUDE
INTROIT
“Recessional”
Rudyard Kipling
GREETING
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People:
And also with you.
WORD OF WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN
PRAYER OF APPROACH
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
VU 806
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful and faithful God,
your purpose is to fold both earth and heaven in a single peace.
With sorrow we confess that in our hearts we keep alive
the passions and pride that lead to hatred and to war.
We are not worthy of your love,
nor of the sacrifice made by others on our behalf.
God of unbounded grace,
teach us who live only in your forgiveness, to forgive one another.
Heal our divisions, cast out our fears,
renew our faith in your unchanging purpose
of goodwill and peace on earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Silence for personal confession.
LITANY
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
AN ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
HYMN
“Weep for the Dead”
Weep for the dead. Let tears and silence tell
of blood and battle, horror and renown.
The years diminish, but do not dispel
the pain of lives destroyed, and life laid down.
Harris, VU 526
Silent the dead. Remembering we stand
silent as they, for words cannot esteem
causes of war, the love of native land,
all that they were, and all they might have been.
IN FLANDERS FIELDS
John McRae
Given in French by Jennifer Henrickson
Given in English by Jack Wannan and Alycia Leafloor
HYMN
Raising our flag, we stand with muffled drum,
judged by the colours of God's love and loss,
recalling as we pray, 'Your kingdom come,'
a purple robe, and blood upon a cross.
Weep for the dead, from all the ills of earth.
Stand by the cross that bids all hatred cease.
March to the drums of dignity and worth.
Salute the King of Love, the Prince of Peace.
CALL TO REMEMBRANCE AND NAMING OF THE FALLEN
Jack Wannan and Sarah Henrickson will name a number of those from Westminster Church who died in the
service of their country during the two great wars. All will be named over the period of a decade.
The congregation will stand for the
LAYING OF THE REMEMBRANCE WREATH
by Sigrid Schibler-Brodeur
THE TRYST
Minister: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
we will remember them.
People:
We will remember them.
THE LAST POST
Given by Murray Wichert
A TIME OF SILENCE
REVEILLE
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
“O Canada”
VU #524
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise, the True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Robert Stanley Weir
THE ROYAL ANTHEM
“God Save Our Gracious Queen”
God save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen:
God save the Queen.
Send her victorious, happy and glorious,
long to reign over us: God save the Queen.
Thy choicest gifts in store on her be pleased to pour;
long may she reign.
May she defend our laws, and ever give us cause
to sing with heart and voice, God save the Queen.
Our loved dominion bless with peace and happiness
from shore to shore;
and let our nation be loyal, united, free,
true to herself and thee for evermore.
Vs. 3, Robert Murray
Following the Act of Remembrance, members of Sunday School will go to their classes.
WESTMINSTER NEWS
THE PEACE
…may the peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
OFFERTORY
DOXOLOGY
Old 100TH, 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.
CHORAL OFFERING
“In Memory of the Fallen”
see insert
“Reqiuem”
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
THE LORD’S PRAYER
(said)
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
CHORAL RESPONSE
“Amen”
Philip Stopford
“We love because God loved us first”
1 John 4:19
Thank you for worshipping 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.
Rev. Robert Campbell, minister
[email protected]
Rev. Greg Glatz, associate minister
[email protected]
Rev. Dr. James Christie, voluntary assoc. minister [email protected]
David Puranen, ministry student
[email protected]
Nathan Poole, director of music in worship
[email protected]
Don Menzies, organist
Jackie Henrickson, youth director
[email protected]
Linda Campbell, Sunday School director
[email protected]
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745 Westminster Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1A5
204-784-1330
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Office Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. to noon
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Fridays
Westminster News
Today as we lay the Remembrance Wreath, our hearts are heavy on account of the recent
terrorist attacks and the deaths of members of our armed services, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at
the National War Memorial in Ottawa and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent in St-Jean-surRichelieu, Quebec. It is therefore fitting that the wreath be laid today by Sigrid SchiblerBrodeur, mother of Eric Schibler, who spent a thirty-year career serving Canada in the
military. Eric is retired now but has continued working three days a week in the reserves.
We appreciate his contribution to our nation’s life and that of all his compatriots.
Messiah Fundraiser – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is presenting Handel’s Messiah
on Saturday, December 13 at 8:00 pm. if you are purchasing tickets, mention the code
WESTUC and the WSO will refund 20% of the ticket price to Westminster Church.
Mincemeat is coming! Unit 13 will begin selling mincemeat on Sunday November 9 in the
Fellowship Hall after the morning service. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and purchase
your supply of mincemeat for Christmas baking. Only $6.00 a container.
Westminster’s annual Christmas Craft Sale and Cookie walk, Saturday, November 22, 10
am – 2 pm. Would you like to rent a table? Please contact the church office at 204-7841330 or email [email protected]. Volunteer bakers are encouraged to bring
their Christmas cookies to the library at 9am on the 22nd. We are also looking for
volunteers to help with the sale and cookie walk.
Do you have your Christmas poinsettia or door decor yet? If not, buy it from the
Membership and Pastoral Care committee this year, and help us raise money for
Westminster! M & PC is partnering again with Shelmerdine's to bring you the option of six
different colours of poinsettias, as well as door swags. We are also challenging all members
to sell ten poinsettias or door swags each to family and friends! Order forms will be
available for pick-up before and after church starting on October 26th. They will also be
available on the tables in the narthex and back hallway. We will be set up in the narthex
before the service and in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Poinsettias and door swags
will be available for pick-up on Sunday, December 7th after church. Poinsettias are $20.00
each, door swags $30.00 each. Please make cheques payable to
"Westminster United Church." Orders will be accepted every Sunday
between October 26th and November 23rd, before and after church,
by members of the M & PC committee. Alternatively, they can be left
in the box in the office. All poinsettia and door swag orders must be
received by Katherine Abra, no later than Sunday, November 23rd.
Westminster Children’s Christmas Sale
Each year, the Children’s Christmas Sale provides an opportunity for kids to participate in the
spirit of giving without spending more money than their parents can afford.
Sadly, many families dread Christmas because of the economic strain it brings. When mums
and dads can’t encourage children to be part of the generosity of the season, it adds to the
heartbreak for families with little Christmas cash.
Westminster provides an opportunity for children to shop and wrap gifts for everyone on their
lists without spending more than a few dollars. Meanwhile, their adults can relax in the Library
with a cup of tea or coffee and a dessert, and enjoy the serenity of our lovely church.
And this all happens because of you!
You make it happen by donating items such as costume jewelry, toiletries, knitting,
stationery, household items, cups and saucers, mugs, stuffed toys, books, perfume, games,
puzzles, ties – anything you think a child might like to give to family members or friends. We
also need wrapping paper, ribbon, tags, and bags.
Please be sure that your items are in new condition.
Please drop off your donations at the Church office soon,
and watch for opportunities to volunteer at the sale.
Pamela McLeod, 831-7450
Westminster and Stewardship
November, 2014
Dear Members and Friends,
We are sending this letter to all members and adherents to remind you of
our annual Stewardship Campaign for 2015.
We encourage as many of you as is possible to complete your pledge
cards after service on November 16 and 23. This will reduce the number of calls
we need to make (beginning November 30).
Financial support from our members and adherents has become more
important in recent years and we encourage you to give consideration to
increasing your pledge for 2015.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
John Moore
Chair, Stewardship Committee