third in advent - Westminster United Church

WESTMINSTER CHURCH
745 Westminster Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 1A5
Phone: 784-1330 Fax: 784-1339
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to noon, 1 pm to 4:30 pm
email: info@westminsterchurchwinnipeg.ca – website: westminsterchurchwinnipeg.ca
facebook.com/westminsterchurchwinnipeg
THIRD OF EASTER
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Minister: Rev. Robert Campbell
Director of Music in Worship: Nathan Poole
Associate Minister: Rev. Geza Szemok
Organist: Don Menzies
Voluntary Associate Minister: Rev. Dr. James Christie
THIRD OF EASTER
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Nursery: Supervised care for children under the age of 3 years is available in the
nursery which has been relocated to the Little Lambs Room adjacent to the
Sunday School upstairs in the Concert Hall. Should children become restless
during worship, parents may wish to care for them in 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 Earphones are available in the entrance lobby each
Sunday. Please ask an usher if you wish to use one. Cellular Phones: We thank
you for your co-operation in turning all cellular phones and pagers off or to mute
during the service. Washrooms: For your convenience, the entrance lobby has
two washrooms, which are wheelchair accessible and have change tables for
infants.
THE ORDER OF SERVICE
Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.
ORGAN PRELUDE
INTROIT
GREETING
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
The LORD be with you.
And also with you.
Christ is risen!
He is risen, indeed!
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN 507
“Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples”
PRAYER OF APPROACH
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Risen Lord, on the day of your rising
you came amongst your own to bless and empower them.
We confess our unwillingness to receive what you so readily offer.
You said to your disciples, “Peace be with you,”
but we must acknowledge the times we have sown discord,
and neglected to make peace with our brothers and sisters.
You, said, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you,”
but we must acknowledge the times we refused to go,
fearing to venture forth in unknown paths of faith.
You said, “Receive the Holy Spirit,”
but we must acknowledge the times
we resisted the gifts of the Spirit that would have strengthened us
to pray as you prayed, to give as you gave, to serve as you served.
Resurrected One, forgive us for missing out on resurrected life.
We pray you to take hold of us
and raise us up to the life you now enjoy. Amen.
Silence for personal confession.
LITANY
LORD, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
LORD, have mercy.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
WORD OF WELCOME
ANTHEM
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”
- J. S. Bach
CONVERSATION TIME
DEPARTING HYMN
Children and youth will depart for Sunday School and Youth Class.
READING FROM SCRIPTURE
At the conclusion of the reading:
Reader: The Word of the LORD.
People: Thanks be to God.
HYMN 559
John 21:1-19
Given by Jim Young
(NRSV, p.115)
“Come, O Fount of Every Blessing”
SERMON
“Christ Is Risen!—Now What?”
“When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of
John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know
that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’”
- John 21:15
HYMN 567
“Will You Come and Follow Me”
CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
A MINUTE FOR MISSION
Given by Val MacIntyre
COLLECTION AND PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS
As we present these offerings for God’s service, we also thankfully dedicate the offerings of those who
give monthly through the PAR program.
OFFERTORY
DOXOLOGY
“Close Every Door”
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“Come Now, Almighty King”
Words anon. 18th century, as in George Whitfield's Collection of Hymns 1757.
Music: MOSCOW, adapt. from Felice de Giardini, 1769
SOLO
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Given by Peter and Silas Jo
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.
HYMN 420
“Go to the World”
SENDING FORTH
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE
“Church Alive”
Words and music Jack Hoggatt and David Pelletier, 1980
POSTLUDE
“Blessed Assurance”
If departing, please do so quietly for the benefit of those remaining to hear the Postlude.
HYMNS ON THE CARILLONIC BELLS
WESTMINSTER NEWS
Welcome to worship at Westminster Church. If you are worshipping with us for the first
time, we hope you will sign the guest book in the lobby and stop by the “Welcome Table”.
Please help yourself to any of the materials and information provided. You may also wish to
fill in a “Welcome to Westminster” card to be found in the pews and place it on the offering
plate or give it to an usher. As we are able to be of help, we look forward to doing so.
Greeters – As you came into the church this morning, you were greeted by
Douglas and Diane Gillis.
This week in the Winnipeg Presbytery prayer cycle, please remember the
people and work of the Sturgeon Creek United Church.
Thank you to the Morrow, LeBoldus and Sweatman families for leaving the
lovely floral arrangements for the congregation to enjoy.
THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER
Monday
April 23
Tuesday
April 24
Wednesday
Thursday
April 25
April 26
Friday
April 27
Saturday
Sunday
April 28
April 29
MCO rehearsals morning & afternoon Sanctuary
River City Toastmasters 6 – 10 pm Lecture Hall
Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders 6:30
Gym and Concert Hall
MCO rehearsal am
Sanctuary
Beavers & Cubs 6:30pm
Gym and Concert Hall
Busy People Bible Study 7 pm
Library
Fair Warning rehearsal 7 pm
Lecture Hall
MCO dress rehearsal am Concert 7:30 pm
Quilting group 1 – 4 pm
Library
Wolseley Judo Club 6:30 pm
Gym
Choir rehearsal 7 pm
Sanctuary
AlAnon 8 pm
Library
Organ Series Rehearsal 11 am
Sanctuary
Search Committee 7 pm
Library
Search Committee 9 am
Library
Organ Series Concert 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
WORSHIP AT WESTMINSTER
April 29
Fourth of Easter
John 1: 14-18 , “Define Spirituality” - Rev. Szemok
May 6
Fifth of Easter
Genesis 18:1-16, Hebrews 13:1-8 - Rev. Campbell
“How to Become a Christian: Practise, Practise, Practise
Hospitality: The Practice of Being Open to the Stranger”
May 13
Sixth of Easter
The Sacrament of Baptism
1 John 4: 7-21, “Let Us Love” - Rev. Campbell
May 20
Seventh of Easter
Matthew 7: 24-29, “Define Success” - Rev. Szemok
May 27
Pentecost
Romans 8:12-25, “Speaking of the Spirit” - Rev. Campbell
June 3
Trinity Sunday
Ernest Janzen teaching
June 10
Second after Pentecost
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
June 17
Third of Pentecost
A Service Marking the 100th Anniversary of the First Service
in the New Westminster Church
LIFE AT WESTMINSTER
CHANGE TO CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Effective May 4, the Church’s Office will be open Monday to Thursday from 9
am – noon and 1 – 4:30 pm and closed on Fridays. The Friday closure is to
allow Marilyn some uninterrupted time to complete some of her many tasks.
The answering machine will be monitored and messages will be passed on as
needed and calls of an urgent nature will be responded to.
On Sunday, May 6th, Outreach is happy to host Mary Scott in an after church
discussion. We will promptly start at Noon, in the Chapel. The presentation is
approximately 30 minutes and then a short time for questions. Mary Scott is a
renowned social activist on behalf of women's issues globally. Her
presentation, "The Global Women's Movement - Challenges Ahead" promises
to be both interesting and enlightening.
Our tenor soloist, Jan Nato, will be giving his graduate recital this Saturday,
April 28 at 8:00 p.m. at Eva Clare Hall, 65 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba.
Good luck, Jan.
WESTMINSTER FUNDRAISER
The Sisters of the Holy Rock
are coming to Westminster Church on
Tuesday, May 8th at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are $15 and available at the Church Office or call 784-1330.
We continue a drive for non-perishable foodstuffs for the West Broadway
Community Ministry, located at Crossways in Common on Broadway and
Furby. Many community organizations face a real slump in donations during
the summer months. To that end, we wish to collect supplies before our
attendance begins its summer drop off to be able to help out in June when
West Broadway’s need is the greatest. Bins for your donations will be located
in the entrance lobby.
Parking – When attending Sunday and evening events at Westminster Church,
parking is permitted behind the South Sherbrook Pharmacy, 88 Sherbrook St.
(formerly Sooters Studio building).
The Taxi Fund is always in need of donations. This fund is used to help pay for
transportation for some of our members who have no other way of making it
to Church. Please remember this important ministry. Cheques may be made
payable to Westminster Church and marked for the Taxi Fund.
STEWARDSHIP
Each fall, the Stewardship Committee conducts a campaign in which
members of Westminster and adherents (non-members who provide financial
support) have the opportunity to pledge financial help for Westminster in the
coming year.
Contributions from members and adherents provide approximately 65% of
the church operating budget.
An increasing number of individuals give financial support to Westminster
using PAR (pre authorized remittance) whereby 1/12 of the pledged amount is
transferred from the bank account of the member or adherent to the church bank
on or about the 20th of each month.
Results of the two recent campaigns are as follows:
Number
Pledges of cards Number of:
Amount
for:
returned Pledges Non-pledges pledged PAR
2012
232
185
47
$260,992 64
2011
203
175
28
255,264 49
2012
2011
Pledge
No. of
No. of
amount
pledges $ Average pledges
$
Average
over 2,000 38 163,146 4,293
37 156,054 4,218
1,000-2,000 28
37,320 1,333
33
40,860 1,238
500-1,000
61
43,819 718
67
46,099
688
under 500
58
16,707 288
38
12,251 322
185 260,292
175 255,264
In addition, individuals who choose not to pledge, have provided
Westminster with a total of $25,000-$30,000 per year in recent years.
Stewardship is part of being a member of Westminster. A recent study has
shown that 70 Westminster households had not provided financial support for
the church in the past three years.
The church is budgeting for a loss of $ 42,000 in 2012. If all Westminster
members provided financial support, this loss would be largely reduced or
eliminated.
- Stewardship Committee
THE WIDER CHURCH
“With Love, Lydia” by Patricia Wotton - The story of the life and ministry of
Lydia Gruchy, the first Canadian woman ordained by the United Church of
Canada. Book Launch on Saturday, April 28, 1:30 pm, Celebration Tea to follow.
Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw. Admission $10.
UCW Spring Rummage Sale on Sat. Apr. 28 9-12 at Westworth United
Church, 1750 Grosvenor at Lanark. There will be a wonderful variety of items
to shop for. Come join us!
RUMMAGE SALE & BAKE SALE
McClure United Church, 533 Greenwood Place
SATURDAY, APRIL 28th, 9:00 AM –12:00 NOON, GEORGE TAYLOR HALL
The Annual General Meeting of the Conference of Manitoba and
Northwestern Ontario will take place at the University of Winnipeg from May
31 – June 3, 2012. If you can assist by providing billets for a delegate(s) to
this meeting please contact Del Sexsmith as soon as possible at
dsexsmith@shaw.ca. If you do not have access to email you may call Del at
667-2061. Your gift of hospitality will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Creation in Peril: What People of Faith Can Do: Join an interactive
discussion about the role of faith communities in environmental decline &
climate change; featuring Willard Metzger (Mennonite Church Canada), Carol
Thiessen (Canadian Foodgrains Bank), and Rev. Paul Gehrs (Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Canada). Wed, May 2, 2012, 7:00 - 8:30pm, Rm 2M70,
Univ. of Winnipeg. Please sign up at: http://creationinperil.eventbrite.com/
The West Broadway Spring Clean-up is being held on April 28th from
9:30am-12pm. It is a completely volunteer driven effort that focuses on
residents cleaning up the streets, sidewalks and backlanes of West Broadway
to get the neighbourhood looking great and ready for beautiful summer
weather. If you would like to help, meet us at Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
(185 Young St).
Volunteer Mentors Needed “Give a little time, get a lot in return”. N.E.E.D.S.
Inc. is currently seeking volunteer mentors to work with newcomer youth
ages 6-18. NEEDS (Newcomer Employment and Education Development
Services) is a non-profit, charitable organization that works to enhance the
integration of refugee youth into Canadian society. Mentors engage youth in
recreational and educational activities around Winnipeg and help them to
positively connect to their new community.
Hours are flexible and a minimum commitment of 6 hours per month for 1
year is necessary. Please contact Steph at 940-1275 or steph@needsinc.ca for
more information. Check out www.needsinc.ca for more information on
NEEDS.
Cover photo courtesy of Rev. Geza Szemok