CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH THE APPROACH

CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
The United Church of Canada
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Epiphany V
Minister:
Guest Minister:
Minister of Music:
Lay Readers:
Rev. Grace Caines-Corkum
Rev. Neil MacDonald
Heather Kristenson
Carolyn Tanner, Graham Pearson
**Please note: When we hear the chimes being played, it is to tell us to return to
our seats and quietly prepare ourselves for worship.
Scent-free Policy at Central United
We encourage everyone to recognize that some members of our Church family are very
sensitive 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.
THE APPROACH
Prelude: “In Christ There Is No East or West” (Charles Callahan)
A Prayer for private meditation
“Eternal God, Light of the minds that know you,
the joy of the hearts that love you,
and the strength of the wills that serve you;
Grant us so to know you that we may truly love you,
whom to serve is perfect freedom. Amen.”
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Call to Worship
Gathering Music: “A Light Is Gleaming”
VU 82
(Chorus only)
**Please remain seated**** (sing once)
A light is gleaming,
spreading its arms throughout the night,
living in the light.
Come share its gladness,
God’s radiant love is burning bright,
living in the light.
Greeting and Welcome
Hymn of Praise: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You”
VU 232
Prayer of Approach
Minister: Spirit of God,
In an age of numbers, we thank you for those who know us by our
names;
In an age of double-talk, we thank you for all who work to uncover
and interpret truth;
In an age of cold steel and towering buildings, we thank you for
warm havens of human love;
In an age that prides itself on holding nothing sacred,
We thank you for all guardians of the holy;
And those who point our starving souls to Thee.
ALL: O God, turn us around if we have lost our way,
and let the gospel of grace in Jesus convert our lives into
radiant songs of praise. Amen.
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Time with the Children
The Lord’s Prayer
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, the power, and the glory,
forever and ever.
Amen.
THE WORD
Ministry of Music: “The Word of Life” (John Bell)
Senior Choir
Scriptures: Galatians 3: 23 -29
Luke 4: 16 - 21
May we but wait upon Love’s word.
Knowing our prayer is heard. (Sing twice)
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Contemporary Reading: In the Name of God
(From the cover story of Time Magazine, March 1993)
“The global village is now a planetary city with a few luxurious districts, many
terrible slums, and neighborhoods that are savage and very dangerous. AND it
has no police force! What the global village does have are many churches and
mosques. Sometimes it is the faithful of the churches and mosques who need
policing the most.”
Sermon: “In the Name of God”
Hymn of Faith: “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
VU 575
OUR RESPONSE
PRAYERS FOR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD (by the Minister)
All: Loving God, Grant us as a people so to order our life and conduct
our business, that the corridors of industry and the halls of
commerce may be no less holy than this house in which we pray.
Make us modest in what we ask for ourselves – and generous
in what we wish for others … and grant that all we do may be
done as unto you.
Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Minute for Mission
Offering Our Gifts: “In the Bleak Mid Winter”
VU 55 vs. 1
(Please stand, as you are able, when the Greeters/Elders bring forward
the Offering)
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Dedication of Our Offering: “In the Bleak Mid Winter”
VU 55 vs. 4
Hymn of Commitment: “Though Ancient Walls”
VU 691
Commissioning and Benediction
Sending Us Out: “Set the Sun Dancing” (Words by Shirley Erena Murray;
Music by Ron Klusmeier)
For the light that is shining is our light to hold,
facing, embracing the darkness and cold,
light that’s not hidden where Good News is told:
the hope that is born with Christ Jesus!
Postlude: “Menuet Gothique” (Leon Boellmann)
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
Corella Courtney
Everett Mason
GREETERS
Carolyn & Oliver Levy, Jr.
A warm welcome to Rev. Neil MacDonald and Mrs. Linda MacDonald who are
with us today for our Sunday Service.
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Storm Cancellation
Notification
Notification about cancelled church services due to inclement
weather can be found:
1.
By listening to the CKBW radio station (on your dial at
98.1) although announcements will only be read once an hour.
Cancellations are also posted on the CKBW website:
www.ckbw.ca
2.
Cancellation of our church service can also be found on
our church website:
www.centralunitedlunenburg.ca
3.
You can also phone the church office on the Sunday
when it storms: (902-634-4035) for information on our
Voicemail which will announce our cancelled service for that
week, due to stormy weather.
COMING WEEK
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
7:00 pm – Stewards’ Meeting – Fellowship Room
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
1:30 pm – “Knit Together in Love”
Meeting this week at the home of Shirley Zinck
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
10:30 am – Regular Service
Celebration of Communion
(Distribution of Annual Reports)
LOOKING AHEAD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
1:30 pm – Central United U.C.W. – League Room
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
6:00 pm – Men’s Social Supper – Central Church Hall
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
10:30 am – Regular Service
Celebration Sunday
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH (See box)
7 pm - Card Party – Central United Church Hall
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lenten Café – Fellowship & Worship
Where: Zion Church Hall
When: Wednesdays in Lent
Beginning February 18th
Time: 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Host:
Feb.
– St. John’s
th
Feb. 25 – St. Andrew’s
18th
March 4th – St. Norbert’s
March 11th - Zion
March 18th – St. Barnabas
March 25th – Central United
Offering: Lunenburg Food Bank
Lenten Soup Luncheon
Central Church Hall, Wednesdays in March
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm; Cost: $8.00
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPRING/EASTER NEWSLETTER
We are seeking contributions for the Spring Newsletter which will be available
to the congregation Sunday, March 15th.
Please submit stories, book reviews, recipes,
jokes, or cartoons.
These submissions should be in the Church
office no later than March 10th 2015. Thank you!
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Card Party
Wednesday February 25th (7 pm)
is another Cards/Games night at
Central.
Get your team together
for fun, prizes and
refreshment!!
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 1st, 2015.
ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ANNUAL REPORT BOOKLET
Prior to our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 1 st, we are
again circulating copies of the Annual Report by email. Circulating the report
by email allows you to read and print your report at home.
If you have not signed up and wish to receive an electronic copy, please write
your name & email address on the “sign-up” sheet at the back of the
church.
If you would like a print copy only, please sign your name on the “sign-up”
sheet as well. This will help us to determine how many reports to print.
Thank you!
MUSIC & WORSHIP COMMITTEE
The Music & Worship Committee will be
meeting for a Winter Workshop – date to be
confirmed. Anyone interested in joining the
Committee is most welcome to join us for
this day! Please speak to Heather Kristenson if you are interested in being
involved on the Committee.