GATHERING LISTENING

GATHERING
LISTENING
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Happy Birthday to you. Happy Anniversary to you.
May God bless and keep you another year through.
Bach
*HYMN Joyful, Joyful We Adore You
#232 (VU)
OPENING PRAYER (in unison)
God of all time, faithful to each generation,
We give You thanks on this Anniversary Sunday,
Our praise is offered for all the work You have done,
Our gratitude is given for faithful servants from the past,
Your grace has guided and inspired this congregation,
Your hope holds deep roots in this community,
Our faith in the ministry of Jesus Christ brings trust,
A trust that binds us to each other and Your witness,
We pray with confidence for today and the future.
We also pray for forgiveness,
For words left unsaid or spoken too harshly,
With actions that have hurt others or actions not taken,
For things unresolved, we pray for understanding,
In silent sufferings from years past, we pray for healing,
We offer all of these into Your great care…
WORDS OF HOPE AND HEALING
THEME TIME
Deep In Our Hearts
#154 (MV)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER (sung)
BLESSING May God’s Sheltering Wings
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Ezekiel 37: 1-6
One: The Word of God
All: Thanks be to God
WELCOME If you are new to our community or church, we welcome
you to our service this morning. We invite your suggestions for
making our service and church life more meaningful for you and
your family. Thanks for coming! Please sign our guest book in the
narthex.
John 7: 37-39a
One: The Gospel of Christ
All: Praise to You, O Christ
QUIET MOMENT FOR REFLECTION
Prelude in g minor
HYMN
PASTORAL CHARGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
#214(MV)
ANTHEM
MESSAGE
Canon of Praise
THANK YOU to our greeter and ushers, Pat & John Tate, Jane &
Ken Harlock, Jean Beaton for presenting announcements and
Brenda Sharpe as our layreader.
arr. Hopson
TODAY WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 161ST ANNIVERSARY
SERVICE. A WARM WELCOME and thanks to Rev. Bob Johnston
for sharing in our celebration. Everyone is invited to share in our
special social hour following the service.
SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS?
RESPONDING
*HYMN
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
OFFERING
OFFERTORY MUSIC
Andante
#577 (VU)
Gluck
OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures high and low; Hallelujah x2
Give thanks to God in love made known:
Creator, Word and Spirit, One, Hallelujah x5
*OFFERTORY PRAYER (in unison)
Making an offering to You God, is a sacred act of hope. In
what we make and give, we discover something of You.
Bless what we offer so that it may be multiplied to bring
Your goodness here and throughout the world, Amen.
*HYMN
The Church’s One Foundation
#332 (VU)
*SENDING FORTH AND BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION
POSTULDE
(Amen sung three times)
Ein’ Fest Burg
Luther
*indicates to please stand if you are comfortable doing so
TODAY AND THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK we are called to pray for
the members of Grace United Church in Caledonia. As we pray for
each other and for the mission of Churches in the world including
our partner church in Cali, Colombia, we remember our local
churches by praying this week for St. Paul’s & St. John’s Anglican
churches.
THE PRAYER CHAIN is open to receive names of any person
whom you feel would be upheld by prayer - we do not limit our list
just to members of the congregation. Speak to Keith. Please know
that all requests are held in confidence.
THE TOONIE CHALLENGE is a way of reducing the shortfall in our
2014 budget for the General Fund that covers the operating
expenses of the church. We encourage as many families as
possible to participate in this challenge for the remainder of the year
by contributing an extra Toonie each week in the small bowl on the
offering plate (the cost of a coffee or a newspaper). Thank you!
A THIRD BATCH OF NATURAL LAUNDRY SOAP was made this
week and jars are available in the social hall - $5 for small, $10 for
large jars. Thank you to the volunteers for making this another
successful fundraiser for the General Fund.
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 3:30 p.m. there will be a
Covenanting Service of Worship for (Rev.) Bonnie Holliday at Port
Elgin United Church. Rev. Gerry Hofstetter will be guest preacher
and a supper will follow in the Activity Centre.
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 7 PM, please join us at St. Paul's
Anglican Church for a reflective service in the style of Taizé. If you
are interested in being part of an informal choir that evening, please
arrive at 6:30 pm for a rehearsal.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH OUTREACH MEETING AT 7 P.M.
THE FALL EDITION OF ‘CONNECTING’ is now available. A limited
number of printed copies are available at the church, but to save
cost, we encourage members to view online - www.smhuc.ca. While
you are online, browse some of the other features, news, upcoming
events, calendar and photo gallery. Thank you to everyone who
contributed pictures and information for this edition. Also an extra
special thank you to Larry LePage for compiling our newsletter. Feel
free to share with your family, friends and neighbors.
FINANCE REPORT FOR THE GENERAL FUND - at the end of
September, when you compare our Total Income to our Total
Expenses, there is a shortfall of $13,602. Offerings are our single
most significant source of income. Thank you for your ongoing
generosity in helping us to achieve our 2014 budget.
2015 BUDGET INFORMATION – Team Leaders please pick up
your budget information forms in the mail room and submit
completed forms to Sandy Ribey by October 30th. Thank you for
your assistance.
CHANTRY CENTRE – calling all 50+ seniors to have fun and meet
new friends. Membership $20/year and delicious Tuesday lunches.
See bulletin board for more details.
CONGRATULATIONS to Lynne Ewing and Ken Inglis who were
married by Rev. Keith on October 25th at Piper’s Glen.
SWINGIN’ HYMNS AND GOSPEL JAZZ – this fundraising event for
Southampton Untied Church on November 29th at 7:30 p.m. will
provide an entertaining evening of favorite hymns and spirituals
performed in exciting new styles by: Mary-Catherine Pizzano (jazz
singer), Don Buchanan (pianist extraordinaire) and Mike Grace (the
man with the bass). Tickets are $15 – available after October 31.
SOUTHAMPTON UNITED CHURCH
161th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
October 26, 2014
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL – Tara United is offering a series of
discussion groups based on the book. Wednesdays – Nov. 12, 19,
26 and Dec 3 & 10. Afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 or evenings 7:00
to 8:30. To register contact Rev. Lynn Workman (519) 373-3083.
UNITED CHURCH LAUNCHES EBOLA CRISIS APPEAL
Please pray for all the people in West Africa and elsewhere who
either are infected with Ebola virus disease or have lost loved ones.
Any donations received and designated for “Ebola Crisis Relief” will
be applied directly to support the work of ACT Alliance and United
Church M&S partners that also are responding to the crisis.
• Online via our secure donation page.
• Phone 416-231-5931 ext. 3050 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext.
3050 and use your Visa or MasterCard.
• Send a cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard
information with donation amount to: ◦
The United Church of Canada
Philanthropy Unit—Emergency Response
3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Please be sure to note "Emergency Response—Ebola Crisis
Relief" on the face of your cheque.
AFTER THE SERVICE please join us for a beverage and goodies in
the social hall & enjoy a chance to visit and meet others. Volunteers
for Social Hour are needed – please see signup sheet on the
bulletin board in the Social Hall.
Minister: Rev. Keith Reynolds
Guest Minister: Rev. Bob Johnston
Home: 519 797-1683
Email: krsouthuc@bmts.com
Ministry of Music: Doug Squire
Office Administrator: Brenda Sharpe
Wed.to Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Treasurer: Sandy Ribey
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Email: southucfinance@bmts.com
Church Office: 519-797-3803
E-mail: southuc@bmts.com
Website: www.smhuc.ca