“We are journeying together in God’s love . . .
to discover, nurture and share our gifts.”
Reformation Sunday
October 29, 2006
As Jesus invited Bartimaeus to follow on the way, Christ calls us to the way of new life as well. Faith opens our eyes to see God’s transforming work in our lives as we follow. What do you want Christ to do for you? What do you need to throw aside in order to follow with a wide open faith?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1792) was born in Salzburg, Austria. He started performing and composing by the age of six. In his short life span, he composed over 600 works including the Requiem, operas, symphonies, concertos and music for various instruments. Music from this classic period continues to be performed and enjoyed in our age and on this day.
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 “Minuet” by Mozart
A time of silent preparation—Lighting the Christ Candle
A Tribute to Mozart on the 250th Anniversary.
“Minuet in F major” Keara Glasser
“Allegro in B flat” Cameron Walters
“A Simple Allegretto” Jody Davison & Clint Houston
Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: God, creator of the universe, creator of planet Earth,
All: we adore you in our worship!
One: God, inspiration of our faith community,
All: we praise you in our worship!
One: God, who opens our eyes to the needs of faith communities throughout the world,
All: we are challenged to share through our worship!
One: God, whose compassionate and merciful way is known in Jesus Christ,
All: we respond with our love to Christ’s love. Let us worship God!
One: God, we glory in your creative miracle.
All: Your world is so wonderful: the sunrise, the vast seas, the mountain ranges, and the gift of life to each one of us.
One: God, we glory in your sustaining miracle:
All: the certainty of the returning seasons, the growing awareness of young children.
One: God, we glory in your miraculous Word,
All: which reveals your loving presence and which challenges us to bring hope.
One: We glory in Jesus, the miracle of New Life,
All: who enabled the blind to see, the disciples to have insight, and the despised to know power. God of miracles, we joyfully adore you! Amen.
Hymn #506 “Take My Life and Let it Be”
Conversation Time
The Sunday School & Youth leave for their classes.
Prayer of Transformation & Assurance of Pardon
God open our eyes and enable us to see the cost of injustice, as well as the fruits of prosperity. Open our eyes and enable us to see the hopes and dreams of loved ones, as well as our own defined goals. Open our eyes and enable us to see our own faults, as clearly as the faults of others. God, open our eyes, and enable us to see how our faith community can meet neighbourhood needs and serve the global church. Open our eyes, that we may envision your way of seeing revealed in Jesus whose love lights our way with truth and calls us to action. (Time of Silent Reflection…)
Assurance of Pardon (one)
Biblical Notes
Prayer of Illumination
The restoration of Job
Other lessons for your personal consideration from today’s lections are: From the Psalms – Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22); from the Epistles – Hebrews 7:23-28
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus (Read from the New Revised Standard Version)
One: This is the Good News of Jesus Christ
Hymn #713 “I See a New Heaven”
We Respond In Giving And Gratitude
Offertory “Fantasia in D minor” by Mozart – Lyndsay Bender
Prayer of Dedication (One)
Hymn #242 “Let All Things Now Living”
Commissioning (One)
Go forth to reform the world for the love of God is yours to share, the peace of Christ is yours to extend, the power of the Holy Spirit is your to offer.
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.
Postlude “Menuetto in F” by Mozart
The Life And Work Of The Congregation
This Week at Westminster (October 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
Next Week at Westminster (November 5 - 11)
Sun. Music & Worship 9:00 a.m. Lounge
Worship 10:25 a.m. Sanctuary
Jr. Choir Practice after worship Lounge/Sanctuary
UCW Executives after worship Lounge
Ministry & Personnel 12:00 p.m. Shalom Rm
Mon. Property 7:00 p.m. Westminster Rm
Tues. Meditation Group 7:00 p.m. Adoption 2000
Wed. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Nursery
UCW Edythe Hewitt 2:00 p.m. Lounge
Confirmation 7:00 p.m. James’ Office
Thurs. UCW Electra 1:30 p.m. Lounge
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.)
Please note: our e-mail address is now: westminsteruc@gmail.com. If you have an email address, please send us an email so we can rebuild our email address book.
The Photo Directories have arrived! If you had your photo taken, a directory with your name on it will be available for you in the Hall following worship. If you did not have your photo taken and would like to purchase one of the overprint copies, the cost is $8.00.These can be purchased through the office during the week or in the Hall today.
Nursery volunteers are needed to help on Sundays during worship. Please contact Tanya Hoffarth @ 526-7570.
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.
Gordon Memorial Turkey Supper is today @ 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. For information, call Reita @ 548-3517.
Westminster Fall Supper this Saturday, Nov 4th with sittings at 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. Tickets (Adults: $10; Youth 5 – 12 years: $5; Family: $25) will be on sale in Memorial Hall after worship and are available at the office during the week. There are volunteer sign-up sheets on the bulletin board.
UCW Square Circle Unit will be meeting in the Lounge on Wednesday, November 8th @ 7:30 p.m.
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: stay tuned for more information.
Celebrations This Week
Birthdays: Marjorie Berg, Elsie Bidaux, Garth Campbell, Viola Foster, Drew Gardiner, Michele Gardiner, Jason Hanson, Stuart Hardiker, Theresa Hardiker, Alexis Judge, Stefan Judge, Leonard Klaudt, Bill Scott, & Bill Taylor.
Anniversaries: Leonard & Esther Klaudt, Bill & Helen MacPhail, Howard & Darlene Widmer.
Flowers are placed in the Sanctuary this morning
in loving memory of
Earle Clay
by
Edith & Sharon Clay
South Alberta Presbytery
Your prayers this week are requested for Cardston-Magrath Pastoral Charge, George and Rose Ward.
Sunday School Co-ordinator........................................ Tara Johnson
Greeters & Ushers................ Sandra Plank, Doug & Velma Pearson,
Brian, Cameron & Jocelyn Walters, & Shauna Kohls Walters
Nursery Attendant..................................................... Tanya Hoffarth
Coffee Hosts........................................... Irene Fekete, Pat Marshall,
Doreen Lyon & Charlene Andreas
Scripture Reader............................................. Shauna Kohls Walters
Elder-in-Charge.................................................................. Joy Biko
Next Week’s Readings from: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14; & Mark 12:28-34.
Stewardship Thought For Today
You must be the change you
want to see in the world.
Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian civil rights and spiritual leader
Renew your faith in television…
Tonight @ 4:00 p.m. on Vision TV
October 29, 2006—People of Faith Say Stop HIV and AIDS - AIDS 2006, an international gathering held in Toronto this August, was a time for people living with HIV/AIDS, advocates, community leaders, scientists, health care providers, donors, and policy-makers to focus on the key challenges in collective efforts to provide HIV/AIDS care and treatment and to prevent new infections. Churches play a unique role in these ongoing efforts. At ecumenical meetings a week before the conference, church delegates discussed new opportunities for reaching even the most marginalized with dignity and hope.