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FIRST UNITED CHURCH,
CORNER BROOK
Minister: Rev. Myles
Vardy
Ministers Emeritus:
Rev. Clayton Parsons
Ms. Marilyn Avery
Organist: Mr. Gary
Graham
Sunday, Feb 12,
2012
THE GATHERING
Prelude:
“Moderato” J. Rinck
Introit:
“With Music I Will Praise
Thee” N. Sleeth
Greeting
THE APPROACH
Call To
Worship:
M:
There is
a prophet among us, who is heard in speech and song and silence.
P: Let us
again be together, simply and peacefully, waiting for the Spirit of God
to speak.
Hymn of
Praise:
“Love Divine,
All Loves...” VU# 333
Prayer Of Invocation:
(Unison)
Descend from
on high, live again among us, move in our midst, sing in our songs,
speak through the preaching, witness through the whispering of our
elders, talk in the texting of our young people, and out of the mouths
of babes who cry aloud in our worship. Teach us your wisdom. Live among
us as we worship you this day. Amen.
THE WORD
Youth Hymn:
“Jump For Joy”
(Seated) (Insert)
Story Time & Lord’s
Prayer
Hebrew
Scripture:
2 Kings 5:1-14
(Edwin Bezzina)
Page 325
Responsive
Psalm:
Psalm
30 Page 757 VU
Gospel:
Mark 1:40-45 Page 865
Sermon: “What
Do You Care?”
Anthem:
“The King of Love My
Shepherd Is” J. Rutter
THE RESPONSE
Our Church At Work
Offering:
“Andante” A. Reinhard
Offertory
Hymn:
“Praise God
From Whom…” VU#541
Offertory
Prayer: (Unison)
Gracious
Giver of all good things, we thank you for the way you have touched our
lives. We praise you for your inspiration, your guidance, and your push
in season. Grant that we, as we bring our gifts
forward,
might touch other lives in the name of Jesus Christ, so that together we
might as one praise you and lift your name on high. This we pray,
grateful in our giving. Amen.
THE
SENDING FORTH
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn:
“Thine Is The Glory” VU
#173
Commissioning:
(Unison)
Choose to
receive the healing of
Jesus.
Choose to pass it along.
Benediction:
Go in peace, loving God, serving humanity, touching lives. Amen.
Blessing:
“The Lord Be With You” N. Sleeth
Postlude:
“Allegro” A. Heese
Today’ s bulletin has been
donated In Loving Memory of
loving Mother and
Grandmother Mae Matthews by Maureen, Paul and family.
OUR
CHURCH AT WORK
A donation
has been made to the Redevelopment Fund in loving
memory of a
dear husband & father Maxwell Mullett by Emily
& children.
A donation
has been made to the Organ Fund in loving memory
of
Junia Langins by Wilson, Doreen Loveys & family.
The regular
UCW meeting will be held Monday, February 13
at
7 pm
in the Lecture Hall. New members are always welcome.
The
Men’s Choir will practice on Tuesday, February 14
at
7 pm.
The
Men’s Club will be having two Carnival Breakfasts on
Saturday,
Feb 18 & Saturday, Feb 25 from
8-10 am.
Sausages,
scrambled
eggs, hash browns, juice, toast, tea or coffee will be
served.
Price is $6 at the door.
Holy
Communion will be held on Sunday, February 19th.
The
UCW will be holding a Chili lunch/supper on
Monday,
February
20 at
St. John the
Evangelist church.
Times are
11:30
am -
1 pm & 4 pm -
6 pm.
Cost is $8/adult & $4 children under
12yrs.
Tickets
available from UCW members, at the church
office and
at the door
The
Men’s Club
will be having their annual Soup & Pancake
Supper
on Shrove Tuesday on Feb 21 from
5-7 pm.
Price is $7
at the door.
PLEASE
NOTE!!!
The
Annual Official Board meeting will
take place
on Wednesday, February 22nd at
7 pm.
ALL
committees
should have a representative attend to present their
annual
reports.
The 41st
General Council takes place in Ottawa this August.
An important
part of the General Council Meeting is Youth
Forum. We
are enlisting your assistance in seeking applications
for
Home Group Leaders, and Chaplains, to provide
leadership
at Youth
Forum. Applications and information can be found on
the
following link http://www.gc41.ca.
The Accordion Group
meets
Wednesday at
7 pm
in the Lecture
Hall.
The
Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday,
February 26
immediately following worship. Those people
whose last name start
from A-M please bring cookies & those
whose last name start
from N-Z please bring sandwiches for the
luncheon.
This is a
scent free building. Please be sensitive to those around you
&
refrain from
wearing scents.
To help
celebrate their 50th anniversary, the members of
United
Church Women (UCW) are launching Ordinary Heroes
(March,
2012). Through the stories of the extraordinary women,
the book
recounts the history of the UCW since its formation in
1962. Some
stories tell of raising millions of dollars for the
Mission and
Service Fund; some recount the “smaller” actions of
serving a
local need; other stories tell of the strength of these
women as
they led the way through decades of social change and
embraced new
causes for justice. In each story the four pillars of
the UCW
purpose—witness, study, fellowship, and service—
have guided
this amazing group of women whose overriding
mission has
been to love God and to love their neighbours.
$20.95
tax included. Please call the church office to order your
copy.
Available at the back of
the sanctuary for pick up:
Official Donation
Receipts for 2011
Lenten Folders
Coffee hour sheets
GENERAL COUNCIL STEWARD
The 41st
General Council will be meeting in Ottawa at
Carleton
University – on August 11-18, 2012. Many people will be volunteering to
serve a variety of positions during this event. This includes a
hard-working group known as Stewards.
Stewards will
be working on the floor of the meeting each day during the General
Council. They collate materials, distribute documents, deliver messages,
and serve as ushers. They fill a key role in assisting the work of the
Council to flow smoothly. It is at times hard work, with long hours. But
it is also an opportunity to experience the Council first hand.
Interested people should
complete an
application form available at the church office and send via email to
ksmart@united-church.ca or fax to 416-231-3103 Deadline for
applications
March 23,
2012.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 13 - UCW Meeting
February 14 - Bible Study - 10 am
February 14 - Men’s Choir Practice - 7 pm
February 15 - Accordion Group - 7 pm
February 16 - Senior Choir Practice - 8 pm
February 18 - UCW Men’s Breakfast - 8-10 am
February 19 - Holy Communion - 11 am
February 20 - UCW Chili Lunch/Supper
February 22 - Annual Official Board - 7 pm
February 25 - UCW Men’s Breakfast - 8-10 am
February 26 - Congregational Meeting - 12:30 p
“Are you a
selling superstar? Why not help us sell daffodils for the Canadian
Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Days campaign at local
stores and businesses near your home during the week of March 30th
– April 7th? It’s a great way to meet new people, have some fun,
and raise awareness of our fight against cancer. Please contact Sarah
Neil @ 757-8536 or sneil@nl.cancer.ca for more details by February 29th
.”
Bible Study
readings for next Tuesday are:
2
Kings 2:1-12
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
* * *
Jump
For Joy
I can feel
you near me God I can feel you near
Yes I know
you’re with me God I feel you here
I can feel
you near me God I can feel you near
Yes I know
you’re with me God Heaven is here.
Chorus:
And
I’ll jump for joy I’m singing Alleluia
Jump
for joy for you
I will
jump for joy I’m singing Alleluia
Jump
for joy for you
I can feel
you loving me yes I know you care
God I know
you’re loving me always every where
I can feel
you loving me yes I know you care
God I know
you’re loving me I know you’re there
Chorus
HUMOUR
A young man
who wants to see the world signs on to a tramp
steamer to be trained as a helmsman.
He masters the classroom instruction, then starts his practical
training on the wheel of the vessel. In his first lesson, the mate
gives him a heading, and the young fellow holds to it.
Then the mate orders, "Come starboard."
Pleased at knowing immediately which way starboard is, the
young man leaves the helm and walks over to his instructor.
The mate has an incredulous look on his face as the helm
swings freely. Then, rather gently considering the circumstance,
he asks politely, "Could you bring the ship with you?"
My parents
recently retired. Mom always wanted to learn to
play the piano, so dad bought her a piano for her birthday.
A few weeks later, I asked how she was doing with it.
"Oh, we returned the piano." said My Dad, "I persuaded her
to switch to a clarinet instead."
"How come?" I asked.
"Because," he answered, "with a clarinet, she can't sing."
My teenaged
niece Elizabeth was nervous as she took the
wheel for her first driving lesson. As she was pulling
out of the parking lot, the instructor said, "Turn left
here, and don't forget to let the people behind you know
what you're doing."
Elizabeth turned to the students sitting in the backseat
and announced, "I'm going left." |
