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FIRST UNITED
CHURCH
19 PARK STREET
709-634-5301 (TEL)
709-634-7221 (FAX)
ucadmin@nl.rogers.com (E-MAIL)
WWW.FIRSTUNITEDCORNERBROOK.COM
Minister: Rev. Dr. Wayne M. Cole
Ministers Emeritus: Rev. Clayton Parsons
Marilyn Avery
Director of Music: Gary Graham, L.Mus. BA, BMus.
Archivist: Kathy Elliott
Clerk of Session: Marilyn Avery
Sunday, March 7, 2010
MEMORIAL HYMN SING
(People may stand or remain
seated as they wish)
Prelude: “Air” G. F. Handel
Introit: “Sing With Joy” D. Haas
Welcome
Call to Worship:
M: Let us rejoice that we are members of a loving Creator’s family.
P: Help us remember, God, that we have been placed in each other’s care as
members of that family.
M: Let us rejoice that we are members of this family of faith.
Through this family we learn the good news of God’s love.
P: Through those who nurtured us, God, you lead us to affirm our worth, and
to live fully through life’s challenges and loss.
M: Let us rejoice that we are one among the Creator’s family, the one who
is always with us in life and in death. Amen
Prayer of Approach: (unison)Almighty God,
today we remember and celebrate the lives of those who once walked among us,
loved and were loved. We give thanks for their lives filled with faith and
courage. Keep us in faith and fellowship with them knowing that in your love and
great mercy we will all one day be together for eternity. Assist us now, O God,
to sing your praise in sweet remembrance and hope. Amen
Psalm 139:1-12, 17-18, 23-24 (Margaret Elder)
Lighting of Candles
Hymns: “In The Bulb There Is A Flower (standing)
#703 VU
Youth Hymn: “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” (seated)
#375 VU
Time With Youth
Lighting of Candles
Hymn: “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” (seated) (Insert)
“Will Your Anchor Hold” (standing) # 675 VU
Anthem: “I Will Lift Up My Eyes” (Psalm 121)
J. Carter
Psalm 27 (Sylvia Bennett)
Lighting of Candles
Hymns: “Farther Along” (standing) (Insert)
“Breathe On Me, Breath of God” (seated) #382 VU
Psalm 84 (Len Moores)
Lighting of Candles
Hymns: “Amazing Grace” (standing) #266 VU
“Softly & Tenderly” (seated) (Insert)
Life and Work of the Church
Offering: “Brother James Air” (Psalm 23) S.
Pethel
Offertory: “Praise God From Whom All…” VU #541
Offertory Prayer: (unison) Accept these
our gifts, and accept as well our joy in the ministries we share with you, God
of Light, God of Love, God of Good Choices.
Amen.
Memorial Prayer
Lighting of Candles
Hymns: “In The Garden” (seated)
(Insert)
“How Great Thou Art” (standing) #238 VU
COMMISSIONING:
M: Christ went before us in death, as have our loved ones and friends,
showing us the way into eternal life.
P: We will always celebrate the life we have shared with our loved ones and
friends.
M: God has given. God has received that which was loaned to us.
P: We are thankful for the days we shared.
M: May God our Creator and Jesus Christ, our Saviour fortify in us every
good deed and word for the future.
BENEDICTION:
M: The Grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the
Holy Spirit be with us all.
P: Amen.
Vesper: “Sing A Happy Hallelujah” C. Gibson
Postlude: “March” G. F. Handel
OUR CHURCH AT WORK
Today’s bulletin is donated in loving memory of niece, Djihanne
AbuMerhy by Ruth Andrews.
A donation has been made to the Redevelopment Fund in loving
memory of Gladys Costella by Armorel Garcin.
A special meeting of the Session will take place next Sunday
following the service.
KIA will meet today in the Lecture Hall following the service.
The UCW General Meeting will be held on Monday,
March 8 at 7:30 pm in the Parlour. This will be a Bring &
Buy.
The Men’s Club Executive will meet Tuesday, March 9
at 7:30 pm.
The UCW will be raising money for the Redevelopment Fund
by having a Soup Luncheon during coffee hour most first
Sunday’s of the month-March 7, April 11, May 2. This will consist of homemade
soup, fresh rolls & cookies for dessert. Cost is $5. Please
support this worthy cause.
KIA is having a Book Sale! If you have any books
to donate please bring them to the church.
The Men’s Club will be having their annual “Rabbit Supper with
Dessert” on Thursday, March 18 at 6 pm. This
is open to the public. All club members will be contacted by the executive.
Admission is $10 by ticket only to be picked up at the church
office in advance.
The Youth Group will meet Saturday, March 13 at 7
pm in the Lecture Hall.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UCW Soup Luncheon-March 7
Men’s Club Rabbit Supper-March 18
UCW Soup Luncheon-April 11
UCW Soup Luncheon-May 2
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