Chalmers Thanksgiving Thanks    

 Chalmers
The United Church of Canada
Give
Thanks
Thanksgiving
10:30am October 12, 2014
GREETING YOU THIS MORNING are Robyn Holden and David Yen INFANT CHILD CARE AND NURSERY for children up to 3 years is provided upstairs in the Children’s Ministry area with Joy Yen. HEARING DEVICES, LARGE PRINT BULLETINS, LARGE PRINT MORE VOICES HYMN BOOKS are available from Greeters. KINDLY TURN OFF RINGERS on all electronic devices.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE. List Thanksgivings and requests for Intercession for persons ill (with permission) and for global, national and local concerns on the Prayer sheet provided on the Prayer Desk (prié Dieu) at the south back wall of the sanctuary. Requests are brought to the Communion Table with the Offering and included in the Prayers of the People. HYMN BOOKS Voices United – VU and More Voices – MV GATHER
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION Chorale prelude, Nun danket alle Gott - G. F. Kaufmann WELCOME ? ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY CALL TO WORSHIP God is here. The Spirit is with us. For everything there is a season, Ecclesiastes 3 a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to plant and a time to reap. In the seasons of our faith, God brings us from planting to the harvest. We gather at the Thanksgiving Table of Christ. We rejoice before God as with joy at the harvest! Isaiah 9:3 stand PROCESSIONAL HYMN VU518 As Those of Old Their First‐fruits Brought PRAYER OF FAITH INTROIT VU225 We Praise You for the Sun WORD
Joan Egnatoff Through sacred text we meet the Living God. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 100 VU p.824 responsive The congregation is seated. The Choir stands to lead the sung Refrain 2. Luke 17:11 – 19 The Gospel of Jesus Christ Thanks be to God SERMON Remember to say Thank You Rev. Drew Strickland THANKSGIVING
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Margaret Moncrieff, Coordinator of Children and Youth Ministry 613‐546‐3264 christianeducation@chalmersunitedchurch.com NURSERY: If you are able to assist Joy Yen in offering loving care to our children, or to fill in for her when she is away, please contact Margaret. VOLUNTEERS: If you would like to volunteer occasionally or regularly in the Children’s Spirit Alive ministry, please contact Margaret. FALL YOUTH RETREAT WEEKEND: November 7 to 9 at Zion‐Memorial United Church in Carleton Place. The Bay of Quinte Conference is holding a Fall Retreat for youth in grades 7 to 12. For further information see the Church bulletin board or contact programs@bayofquinteconference.ca th
THIS WEEK AND NEXT Tue. Oct. 14 11:30am The Joint Men’s Group meets at Mino’s Village Restaurant, 1762 Princess St. Our guest will be The Rev. Brian Yealland speaking on “A Kingston Casino ‐ Who Wins?” All men of Chalmers and Sydenham St. Churches are welcome. If you are coming for the first time or have any questions, contact Jim Leake, 613‐544‐2838 james.leake@sympatico.ca, so that accommodations can be arranged. Noon The Tuesday Discussion Group meets at Church House studying our book From Age‐ing to Sage‐ing by Rabbi Zalman Schachter – Shalomi. Brown bag lunch. Tea provided. All ladies welcome. 7pm The Coordinating Council of Elders meets in MacCallum Hall. th
Wed. Oct. 15 4:15pm Four Winds Presbytery meets at Cataraqui United Church. th
Sat. Oct. 18 10am Chalmers Flute Choir meets preparing music to play from time to time at Sunday worship. New members welcome. Info: Bill Egnatoff egnatoff@kingston.net, 613‐634‐3341 ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The 2013 Chalmers Photo Directory: If you had a photo taken for inclusion in the Directory, pick up your free copy at the back of the sanctuary. Please see Isabel McLeod. • Book Table: We are invited to peruse the titles on the table in the hall foyer. Consider contributing books you’ve already read. 5
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