“We are journeying together in God’s love…
October 22, 2006
Peace Sunday
After a time of profound questions, Job proclaims his faith in God: “I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eyes see you.” We, like Job and the disciples, are called to trust God in the midst of our questions. When have you, like Job, experienced the presence of God? In what ways have your questions helped you to grow in faith and trust?
If you would like to stay seated for any or all of the “standing” parts of the service, please feel free to do so.
Prelude “Gavotte” by A. Thomas
A time of silent preparation—Lighting the Christ Candle
Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: Let us worship God in the community called church.
All: We can worship God on the seashore or a mountaintop, but it gives us joy to be together.
One: Let us pray to God in the community called church.
All: We can pray by dinner tables or hospital beds, while we are working or taking a walk, but we feel peace when we pray together
One: Let us serve God in the community called church.
All: We can serve God at the homeless shelter or the ballot box, or every time we help a neighbour, but we are stronger when we serve together.
Hymn #605 “Jesus, Teacher, Brave and Bold”
Conversation Time
The Sunday School & Youth leave for their classes.
God, you have put wisdom in our inward parts so that deep down we know your ways, and along with the stars and the planets we give you praise. Yet sometimes our actions deny the wisdom you have provided, and we do things to ourselves and to your world that contradict your ways. Forgive us, God, and help us to follow the wisdom that you have given us so that with Jesus, we might become the faithful and compassionate people you have created us to be… (Silent Reflection).
Assurance of Pardon (One)
Nothing can separate us from God’s love and forgiveness. Receive God’s love. Receive God’s forgiveness and be at peace. Amen.
Biblical Notes
The Lord Answers Job
Other lessons for your personal consideration from today’s lections are: From the Psalms – Psalm 104: 1-9, 24, 35c
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts
Heaven and earth sing His praises
Glory in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.
Mark 10: 35-45 From the Christian Scriptures Pg. 61
The Request of James and John (Read from the New Revised Standard Version)
One: This is the Good News of Jesus Christ
Hymn #595 “We Are Pilgrims”
We Respond In Giving And Gratitude
God of all good, our gifts we bring to you,
Use them your holy purpose to fulfill;
Tokens of love and pledges brought anew
That our whole life is offered to your will.
Out of our care for creation and for God’s people everywhere, we offer these gifts and our lives in God’s service. Amen.
Hymn #248 “When Long Before Time”
Commissioning (One)
Go back into this beautiful and broken world today. Hold to the choice to be ready, a flame of hope that will not go out, a gentle, persistent defiance against despair. Follow the Light of the World. The Holy One will lead.
Choral Amen
#298 “When You Walk From Here”
When you walk from here, when you walk from here.
Walk with justice, walk with mercy, and with God’s humble care.
The Life And Work Of The Congregation
Welcome to this Westminster this morning.
Please gather for coffee in
Memorial Hall following the service.
This Week at Westminster (Oct 22-28)
Sun. Christian Development 9:00 a.m. Lounge
Worship 10:25 a.m. Sanctuary
Jr. Choir Practice after worship Lounge
Tues. Meditation Group 7:00 p.m. Adoption 2000
Wed. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Nursery
Confirmation 7:00 p.m. James’ Office
Thurs. Senior Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Next Week at Westminster (Oct 29-Nov 4)
Sun. Worship 10:25 a.m. Sanctuary
Jr. Choir Practice after worship Lounge
Tues. Staff meeting 9:00 a.m. Lounge
Meditation Group 7:00 p.m. Adoption 2000
Wed. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Nursery
Mission & Outreach 10:00 a.m. Jane’s Office
Confirmation 7:00 p.m. James’ Office
Thurs. Senior Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Friendship Rosters: Please sign the Friendship Roster this morning. It is a helpful record of your worship presence and a way to share special concerns (ie. Prayer requests, name tag requests, etc.)
Nursery volunteers are needed to help on Sundays during worship. Please contact Tanya Hoffarth @ 526-7570.
Thank you to everyone who contributed goodies for Sunday coffee times, the freezers are temporarily filled and we will let you know when more are needed. Also, the trays and containers are stacking up and can be picked up from the auxiliary kitchen.
Youth confirmation: Anyone in grades 9-12 interested in confirmation, please contact Jane or the church office @ 526-5247.
Bible Study has begun again for the year. All are welcome. We meet Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Nursery.
Nutrition 101: The Science behind Healthy Nutrition, featuring Dr. Nieman. 7:30 p.m. on October 27, in room S159 at the Medicine Hat College. The term “whole food nutrition” will be simplified and its value explained, also you will learn why healthcare providers are shifting their focus to prevention. For more information, please call Janice Neigum @ 526-1294 or see the poster on the bulletin board.
Pumpkin Carving will be taking place on Saturday, October 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come one, come all and bring your own pumpkin! Patterns provided and some carving tools will be available to share. Free for all in Memorial Hall.
Gordon Memorial Turkey Supper is October 29. There are two sitting times: 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Prices are: Adults-$10; 6-12 years-$6; & Family-$35. For more information & tickets call Reita @ 548-3517.
Westminster Fall Supper is on November 4. There are two sitting times: 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the office (Tuesday-Friday) or on Sunday’s Oct. 22 & 29 after worship. Prices are: Adults-$10; Youth 5-12-$5; & Family-$25.
Poinsettia Tartan Tea, to be held on November 18 @ 2:00 p.m. The ladies of the UCW would like to invite any women of the church to participate in our tea. If you would like to donate baking for the bake sale table or help in any way please contact Yvonne @ 504-1249.
Baptism is scheduled for November 19. Anyone interested in baptism please call Jane @ 526-5247.
Congregational Car Rally, November 26 @ 3:00 p.m. Potluck supper to follow and keep posted for more information.
Celebrations This Week
Birthdays: Bob Bildfell, Marlon Croissant, Ed Heine, Olga Jauch, Gladys Leitch, Allison Scott, & Leota Steele.
Flowers are placed in the Sanctuary this morning
In loving memory of cherished daughter
Sherry Carstensen
Love always
The Iwanicki Family
South Alberta Presbytery
Your prayers this week are requested for Taber Pastoral Charge, Jim Lochhead.
Sunday School Co-ordinator............................ Tara Johnson
Greeters & Ushers................. Gladys Schlenker, Jean Pfeifer,
Phyllis Schorr, Marion Shand, & Hank & Lil Iwanicki
Nursery Attendant.......................................... Jackie Carlson
Coffee Hosts... May Cooper, Fran Cove, & Mary Robertson
Scripture Reader................................................. Grace Roth
Elder-in-Charge.................................................. Lesley Berg
Next Week’s Reading’s from: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22); Hebrews 7:23-28; & Mark 10:46-52.
Stewardship Thought For Today
You have not lived until you have done something for someone who
can never repay you.
by John Bunyan (1628-88),
English Puritan writer and preacher
Spirit Connection
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